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 08/24/2009 10:34:05 AM · #51
Doing decently and slowly climbing back up towards the magic 6. Maybe I should not bother fixing my SLR. I seem to do just as well with the Powershot S5.

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 08/24/2009 10:36:43 AM · #52
Originally posted by nshapiro:
Originally posted by AperturePriority:
I thought abstract meant that there should be no fully distinguishable subject, right?


Abstract typically means that form or color takes "precedence" in the viewers perception over the identity of the object. In other words, a photo may be of a tall building, with balconies (picking an example which shouldn't be in the challenge, since it's macro), and you may be able to recognize that. HOWEVER, when you look at it, you see the pattern that they form, more saliently than you see the "building with balconies". Same for color.


Agreed -- abstract does NOT have to mean unrecognizable (though I switched my recognizable shot for the more abstract shot last minute, so I'm safe...) Check out the Abstract Macro II challenge. Almost all of the top 20 in that challenge were recognizable, but they were certainly abstract in their composition and what was emphasized.

I know little to nothing about abstract art, but, imo, many of Picasso's paintings are abstract, but are recognizable.

btw, doing alright. Climbed a bit since bedtime last night. Wouldn't mind if it climbed some more :D

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 08/24/2009 10:38:47 AM · #53
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Hmph. Expected better on this one. DPC once again teaches me humility ;-)
 08/24/2009 10:45:26 AM · #54
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08/24/2009 11:05:49 AM · #55
Originally posted by vawendy:
btw, doing alright. Climbed a bit since bedtime last night. Wouldn't mind if it climbed some more :D

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Catching up to you. It's probably about time for someone to come through and slam us all with 1's. (However, that seems to happen more in the open challenges, for obvious reasons.)

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 08/24/2009 11:56:51 AM · #56
question: how do you edit the picture details during voting? I always see people with [update]'s and how do people know when they get another 1 or 2 vote or 8, or is that just people being too neurotic and calculating?

oh and you can tell what the main subject element is in my photo so my score will stay tanked, yay... but I would like some comments please, even if its, nice picture but lacking on the abstractness. Would be great thanks
 08/24/2009 12:04:27 PM · #57
Originally posted by BeefnCheez:
question: how do you edit the picture details during voting? I always see people with [update]'s and how do people know when they get another 1 or 2 vote or 8, or is that just people being too neurotic and calculating?


You can update you details during voting by going into the photo via your profile.
 08/24/2009 12:10:56 PM · #58
Originally posted by BeefnCheez:
question: how do you edit the picture details during voting? I always see people with [update]'s and how do people know when they get another 1 or 2 vote or 8, or is that just people being too neurotic and calculating?


You cannot edit the previously entered details during voting, but if you go to the image via your portfolio, you can add updates.

There are some spreadsheets floating around that can calculate the votes. I use the one Hawkeyelonewolf has linked on his profile page. Last time I checked, the link was bad. If is still is, PM me your e-mail and I will send you a working copy.

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 08/24/2009 12:21:32 PM · #59
so I see no update button or w/e, looks the same before I were a member. I click the image title, takes me to a page where it states 'Image Not Currently Available' - 'This image is currently in the voting phase, it can be viewed here.' clicking the link takes me to the image, on that page is only: \n
for Advanced Editing Challenge Abstract Macro III\n This is your submission. (funny cause when i copied and pasted it came up as this [Challenge Details: N/A] in between the last two lines).

so it seems as if it doesn't think i'm a member i guess..idk I do have the update button on my homepage

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 08/24/2009 12:23:52 PM · #60
Originally posted by BeefnCheez:
so I see no update button or w/e, looks the same before I were a member. I click the image title, takes me to a page where it states 'Image Not Currently Available' - 'This image is currently in the voting phase, it can be viewed here.' clicking the link takes me to the image, on that page is only: \n
for Advanced Editing Challenge Abstract Macro III\n This is your submission. (funny cause when i copied and pasted it came up as this [Challenge Details: N/A] in between the last two lines).

so it seems as if it doesn't think i'm a member i guess..idk I do have the update button on my homepage


You need to go to your portfolio, not your profile, and click on the picture. The you can add comments through there.
08/24/2009 12:29:49 PM · #61
Come on little score...be strong!

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 08/24/2009 12:30:23 PM · #62
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I think my picture is too abstract and too macro. Sigh... the dpc voter works in mysterious ways...
 08/24/2009 12:32:25 PM · #63
Originally posted by BeefnCheez:
so I see no update button or w/e, looks the same before I were a member. I click the image title, takes me to a page where it states 'Image Not Currently Available' - 'This image is currently in the voting phase, it can be viewed here.' clicking the link takes me to the image, on that page is only: \n
for Advanced Editing Challenge Abstract Macro III\n This is your submission. (funny cause when i copied and pasted it came up as this [Challenge Details: N/A] in between the last two lines).

so it seems as if it doesn't think i'm a member i guess..idk I do have the update button on my homepage

well that's just weird, those two words look alike and Karen misspoke first so I blame her.
 08/24/2009 12:34:55 PM · #64
Originally posted by posthumous:
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I think my picture is too abstract and too macro. Sigh... the dpc voter works in mysterious ways...


And that's exactly why we have the fabulous posthumous awards!!
 08/24/2009 01:17:31 PM · #65
Originally posted by love:
Originally posted by posthumous:
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I think my picture is too abstract and too macro. Sigh... the dpc voter works in mysterious ways...


And that's exactly why we have the fabulous posthumous awards!!


Hmmm, can posthumous give himself a posthumous award? I think it should be done!!
 08/24/2009 01:45:33 PM · #66
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08/24/2009 02:19:39 PM · #67
im looking at my first brown..... Wohoo ;)
 08/24/2009 02:20:10 PM · #68
Originally posted by posthumous:
I think my picture is too abstract and too macro. Sigh... the dpc voter works in mysterious ways...

Come on now, if you started pulling 6+'s, you would be upset that you were catering to mass appeal.
 08/24/2009 02:20:56 PM · #69
Originally posted by keriboi:
im looking at my first brown..... Wohoo ;)

Hey, I'm quite proud of mine. Not that I care to repeat it...
 08/24/2009 02:24:20 PM · #70
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At least it is going up...
 08/24/2009 02:37:31 PM · #71
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08/24/2009 03:25:28 PM · #72
Originally posted by Yo_Spiff:
Originally posted by keriboi:
im looking at my first brown..... Wohoo ;)

Hey, I'm quite proud of mine. Not that I care to repeat it...


Well, at least you've GOT one: no matter how hard I (don't) try, I can't quite manage to get one...

R.
 08/24/2009 03:33:12 PM · #73
Originally posted by Bear_Music:
Well, at least you've GOT one: no matter how hard I (don't) try, I can't quite manage to get one...

Well, there's the problem right there! You are not not trying hard enough.
 08/24/2009 03:49:33 PM · #74
climbing for a change :)

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08/24/2009 03:55:33 PM · #75
Originally posted by pedrobop:

I'm dessapointed, i just had my PB and i was really wainting for the next.
Originally posted by Yo_Spiff:

So, you think those 6+'s are going to be easy to come by now?
LMAO.gif


Damn your curse Yo_Spiff, hahaha!:

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