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01/24/2011 07:32:57 PM · #101 |
| For the little experience that I got so far, I start scoring quite high and with 2 or 3 lovely comments right after voting begins. And just as my hopes go up ... it goes pretty much downhill. Above 5.5 but not at 6. I am not sure on what to understand of this pattern yet. Or if there is a real, general pattern or just how my photos inspire the majority. Do the "die hard" people vote first? In time I hope to get a feeling of general reaction to my photos. I am still so new. I appreciate any comments. |
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01/24/2011 07:44:49 PM · #102 |
Votes: 53
Views: 102
Avg Vote: 5.2830
Comments: 1
A valuable, intelligent, balanced feedback comment from  DChap. Thanks, David. Your participation is well received. |
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01/24/2011 07:46:08 PM · #103 |
Originally posted by mariuca:
For the little experience that I got so far, I start scoring quite high and with 2 or 3 lovely comments right after voting begins. And just as my hopes go up ... it goes pretty much downhill. Above 5.5 but not at 6. I am not sure on what to understand of this pattern yet. Or if there is a real, general pattern or just how my photos inspire the majority. Do the "die hard" people vote first? In time I hope to get a feeling of general reaction to my photos. I am still so new. I appreciate any comments. |
a 5.5 would be a new PB for you. Anytime that happens it's a good thing. I've seen the patterns all over the place. Starts high then goes down or vice versa. I had one that was under 6 after 20 votes and finished above 7. Usually after 35 votes or so, the score doesn't move more than .2 in either direction, but that can be the difference between a ribbon and not finishing in the top 20. |
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01/24/2011 07:50:44 PM · #104 |
| what is the deal with some people's images being voted on 57 times, and others only 51? mine is down at 50 votes at the moment. |
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01/24/2011 07:51:05 PM · #105 |
| Ah, thank you David. I am not sure about the math involved, but what you said makes sense. (What's a PB?) The first 35 votes give the trend. Interesting. That's what I figured out in my case. So far, I am quite surprised by the first 3 places of the last challenges. |
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01/24/2011 07:59:37 PM · #106 |
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01/24/2011 08:00:38 PM · #107 |
Originally posted by DChap:
ah ha...thanks.
Votes: 5
Views: 19
Avg Vote: 5.4000
Comments: 0
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Views: 49
Avg Vote: 5.4286
Comments: 0
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Views: 62
Avg Vote: 5.7500
Comments: 2
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Views: 103
Avg Vote: 5.6981
Comments: 4
YAY Comments |
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01/24/2011 08:11:45 PM · #108 |
Originally posted by mariuca:
Ah, thank you David. I am not sure about the math involved, but what you said makes sense. (What's a PB?) The first 35 votes give the trend. Interesting. That's what I figured out in my case. So far, I am quite surprised by the first 3 places of the last challenges. |
PB=Personal Best.
Surprised in what way? |
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01/24/2011 08:34:43 PM · #109 |
Originally posted by DChap:
what is the deal with some people's images being voted on 57 times, and others only 51? mine is down at 50 votes at the moment. |
Yeah, some people "cherry pick" their votes. It's not the best aspect of DPC, but it's part of the well established protocol. When enough people vote, a few tactical voters don't make a significant difference. Best to roll with the punches and realize this is not "life and death". And, never assume a low vote means you are not a good photographer. Sometimes it means you are a very good photographer who has attracted a nefarious vote. In general, at DPC, the good people vastly overwhelm the nefarious ones. |
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01/24/2011 10:08:10 PM · #110 |
Busy trying to comment on the photo's in this challenge, and realized commenting is tiring! I've only managed to comment on 17 so far, and it's exhausting. It really forces you to concentrate on what's good about that picture, very mentally exhausting!
But in all honesty, it makes one appreciate the photo's so much more than the superficial level one sometimes sees when just voting and moving on. |
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01/24/2011 10:35:53 PM · #111 |
| someone end the it....waiting is killing me. i want to know where i placed. |
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01/24/2011 10:49:02 PM · #112 |
Big drop in a short period of time. I may actually have to post this one after the challenge to find out what's wrong. I'm confused!
Votes: 61
Views: 111
Avg Vote: 4.9836
Comments: 2
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01/24/2011 10:54:27 PM · #113 |
same here michelle....slow downward slide...painful to watch...
Votes: 57
Views: 109
Avg Vote: 5.0877
Comments: 1
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01/24/2011 10:58:58 PM · #114 |
| mine peaked at 5.75, but it has been in steady decline since then....5.59 now |
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01/25/2011 12:45:31 AM · #115 |
Pondering a self-dq... I guess some people just don't see how a squeegee and a jar of peanut butter are relevant to this challenge.
Votes: 60
Views: 110
Avg Vote: 4.8000
Comments: 1
Message edited by author 2011-01-25 00:46:01. |
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01/25/2011 01:20:31 AM · #116 |
Originally posted by gcoulson:
Busy trying to comment on the photo's in this challenge, and realized commenting is tiring! I've only managed to comment on 17 so far, and it's exhausting. It really forces you to concentrate on what's good about that picture, very mentally exhausting!
But in all honesty, it makes one appreciate the photo's so much more than the superficial level one sometimes sees when just voting and moving on. |
Thanks, Gary. You were spot on with your comment on my entry.
I can sympathize with tiredness. I am absolutely amazed by the few people who comment on all entries with full sentences like for example, Bohemkaand  Tanguera. You are doing very well! |
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01/25/2011 01:26:33 AM · #117 |
Originally posted by DChap:
mine peaked at 5.75, but it has been in steady decline since then....5.59 now |
From my 2 months at DPC those with higher scores very rarely post them during voting. So even if your score is the highest of these shown here there may be 20 or more higher scoring who are sitting there quietly on their hands. Like me, for example.. ;)
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01/25/2011 01:45:50 AM · #118 |
Votes: 59
Views: 103
Avg Vote: 4.7119
Comments: 1
Bah, my first sub 4 since last September.
I should have known better. Thats it, no more shooting outside my comfort zone. Either its a Nature shot/contains a living being, or its not being entered in challenges. |
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01/25/2011 03:15:04 AM · #119 |
Surprisingly, this has now crawled above 6:
Votes: 65
Views: 126
Avg Vote: 6.0308
Comments: 8
Message edited by author 2011-01-25 03:15:40. |
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01/25/2011 04:02:32 AM · #120 |
Votes: 60
Views: 107
Avg Vote: 5.0167
Comments: 8
Luckily, comments don't reflect the score :). |
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01/25/2011 04:54:40 AM · #121 |
Got some nice comments, but the score is not what i expected...i guessed it would settle to a 5.2 but no...
Votes: 63
Views: 116
Avg Vote: 4.8889
Comments: 3
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01/25/2011 06:07:14 AM · #122 |
Votes: 63
Views: 140
Avg Vote: 5.8889
Comments: 6
Favorites: 2
Wish Lists: 0
Updated: 01/25/11 06:06 am
still sub-6...was hoping for a bit higher score, but I treasure the comments and favs
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01/25/2011 06:47:04 AM · #123 |
Originally posted by ShutterPug:
Votes: 63
Views: 140
Avg Vote: 5.8889
Comments: 6
Favorites: 2
Wish Lists: 0
Updated: 01/25/11 06:06 am
still sub-6...was hoping for a bit higher score, but I treasure the comments and favs |
two favs?! awesome!!!
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01/25/2011 06:55:57 AM · #124 |
was getting hopeful yesterday, made it up to 5.833, but got hit by a 1 and a bunch of 4s.
Ah well, such are the vicissitudes...
Votes: 66
Views: 117
Avg Vote: 5.6061
Comments: 7
Favorites: 0
7 comments is quite cool, though!
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01/25/2011 07:20:46 AM · #125 |
| Question: do you think people are more likely to comment on photos that are on the upper end or the lower end of the range. I suspect the former, bur curious what everyone elses thoughts are. |
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