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08/28/2008 12:38:26 AM · #1
While voting over the past few weeks, but especially in the B&W Abstract challenge, it seems like there are an unusual number of images that are considerably smaller than the maximum allowed dimensions. Maybe we have a lot of new members (seems that way in the forums), so here are the limits:
Open challenges (anyone can enter): 640x640
Member challenges (if you've paid up): 720x720

When you enter a photo that's, say, 480x300, you're giving up an enormous amount of potential impact just because your image is so small.

Here's a tutorial on sizing correctly.

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08/28/2008 12:42:39 AM · #2
Originally posted by levyj413:

When you enter a photo that's, say, 480x300, you're giving up an enormous amount of potential impact just because your image is so small.


i agree that the larger images gives a better impression and viewing ease to the voters.
however there are some exceptions where a smaller image may help, like when your focus is off :p
08/28/2008 12:58:06 AM · #3
Originally posted by crayon:

Originally posted by levyj413:

When you enter a photo that's, say, 480x300, you're giving up an enormous amount of potential impact just because your image is so small.


i agree that the larger images gives a better impression and viewing ease to the voters.
however there are some exceptions where a smaller image may help, like when your focus is off :p


If you're gonna enter a poorly focused entry, go big! It's like seeing Mad Max: Thunderdome on a big screen. Shout to the world: I can't focus!
08/28/2008 02:34:54 AM · #4
Originally posted by levyj413:

If you're gonna enter a poorly focused entry, go big! It's like seeing Mad Max: Thunderdome on a big screen. Shout to the world: I can't focus!

ok ok, maybe not to that extreme, but you know, with poor glass, etc etc... sometimes we just gotta use the resizing trick to get things looking sharp again (shame shame)
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