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05/26/2004 12:31:14 AM · #1 |
OK, my entry for the Habits challenge suffered from "Did Not Meet the Challenge" syndrome, or so it would seem from the comments. So, I offer it to you now, as a photo without a challenge. What do you think of the shot, outside of the challenge constraints?
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05/26/2004 12:43:48 AM · #2 |
I gave it a 7.
Anything we do consistently is a habit. It doesn't matter whether it is circumstances that cause it or not.
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05/26/2004 12:48:34 AM · #3 |
| I thought it was a very good photo, and I felt it fit the challenge. As with Ami's (other thread), I'm getting the feeling that B/W does not do well around here. |
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05/26/2004 12:52:04 AM · #4 |
Probably would've given a "5" or "6". More contrast would help to get the higher score. Left side looks a bit overexposed.
I guess it was good I didn't vote for any of the pictures in the "habit" challenge. |
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05/26/2004 01:05:33 AM · #5 |
I think the problem is how well people can relate to the "habit" you are showing there. People need to sleep whether it's in a bed or in the sand under a pier, so even though sleeping is technically a habit, it's not a habit that triggers "this really fits my notion of a habit" in the voters.
Look at the top three winners: They are all something that most people can relate to as "real habits": coffee, booze, and booze. Since people relate more to coffee and booze as being habits, they will always do better then a "sleeping" habit.
EDIT: I think the 4.8 (or whatever it was) that your entry got is a little low however because it is a good shot and I think deserved better. I think voting has gotten pretty critical in the last few months.
Message edited by author 2004-05-26 01:09:37. |
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05/26/2004 01:07:31 AM · #6 |
I didn't vote on this Challenge. I would have probably given this a 8
But this has a sad feeling to it so maybe that is why your image wasn't voted high ( Neither was mine at 132)
As an image itself, I think it is excellent, clear, sharp focus a sad story to tell and definately a bad habit. IMHO I see this as a man who has drunk to much booze and is sleeping it off I guess some people live this way all the time but this guys clothes dont look old
Booze is a habit and getting drunk is so I agree its a habit
Who knows what people like. I prefer this style to seeing a cup of coffee or a cigarette. Although having said that a cup of coffee is fine and I did a smoking habit! I think you just have to be happy with your own image, or you would give up.
I think my latest images are the best I've done but they are only doing average so be happy with your own photography and style. It is
good to have different styles imagine if we were all the same
Good luck with your future challenges and least you didnt come 257th LOL!
Sally
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