Night Shot ll - DPChallenge Forums

10/17/2004 03:10:13 AM · #1

I decided to pull my entry from the challenge, but I would love some honest feedback on how you think it might have done. It's not a typical night shot, so I think it might have failed to meet the challenge for a lot of people. I also had one friend tell me.. "It's only a picture of a dark, bland weed"...
I really liked it whan I first looked at it, but the more I looked at it, the less I like it.

Let me know (honestly) how you would have voted this for "Night Shot ll"

Feel free to post your own shots that didn't make the challenge.

tyt2000

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM II

10/17/2004 03:15:44 AM · #2

I like the colors and depth. I think you made the right decission by pulling it out, because its simply not a night shot :)

train

Panasonic DMC-FZ30

10/17/2004 03:18:01 AM · #3

I think you should tell your fiend to take a hike
This is beautiful it has lovely tonings and depth to this image
You could have always cloned out the offending weed if you didnt like it.
But I do, and it is beautiful I dont know how it would go in the challenge But for my vote on this image in any other challenge I would give an 8 possibly a 9
Nice work

Message edited by author 2004-10-17 03:19:16.

10/17/2004 03:28:35 AM · #4

So, I have a 1 from TYT2000 and a 8-9 from you Train. You are both fabulous photographers, thanks for the feedback.

So far I am averaging a 4... I think pulling it was a good idea.

tyt2000

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM II

10/17/2004 03:32:32 AM · #5

Originally posted by Gringo:

So, I have a 1 from TYT2000

lol, I didn't say I would have given it a 1 :) In that challenge, maybe a 4, because its not a night shot. But as a stand-alone, probably an 8.

:)

10/17/2004 03:44:17 AM · #6

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

10/17/2004 03:47:56 AM · #7

Originally posted by tyt2000:

I like the colors and depth. I think you made the right decission by pulling it out, because its simply not a night shot :)

But it is a night shot.... It's the beginning of night, on the edge of darkness. (too big of a stretch huh?)

suemack

Canon EOS-20D

10/17/2004 03:48:39 AM · #8

borderline Night Shot, but what a great image! Left comment.

.........though I guess technically the sun has gone down. For that challenge think I'd ditherbate on this shot, go back and relook before voting, then look again. 8....decide that it did kinda meet the challenge description.

10/17/2004 03:58:39 AM · #9

Thanks for the comment Sumack! I appreciate it.

I just decided the only thing that makes this picture work for me, is the golden glow where the sun went behind the mountain. The rest of the shot is being carried by that one element.

I think as a landscape goes, I would get a better shot of this in the morning with the morning light on the plants and on the face of the mountains. I will re-shoot this tomorrow morning and see how it looks.

As a night shot, I still think it's not obvious enough even with the title "Sundown".

tyt2000

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM II

10/17/2004 04:04:32 AM · #10

Originally posted by Gringo:

It's the beginning of night, on the edge of darkness

hehe, put that in the title and see how it does ;)

Thats true, but its still not a "night" shot :)

Message edited by author 2004-10-17 04:12:53.

movieman

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0L USM

10/17/2004 04:27:29 AM · #11

You know what, the sun has/is going down, but I really wouldn't consider it a night shot.

I think the skylight pretty much has to be gone to be considered a night shot.

But I'm toying with the idea of doing a studio night shot, but I think it's going to be ripped apart in the voting-if I do it.

Not sure yet.

10/17/2004 04:43:38 AM · #12

Originally posted by movieman:

You know what, the sun has/is going down, but I really wouldn't consider it a night shot.

I think the skylight pretty much has to be gone to be considered a night shot.

I agree movieman, this is why I decided not to enter it.
Even though the challenge description says:

Calling all night owls! Take your best photograph after the sun goes down.

It doesn't say anything about taking a "night shot" But because the title of the challenge is "Night Shot ll" it tends to lead the voters to more than just "after the sun goes down". I think my "Sundown" score would have suffered.

10/17/2004 04:45:24 AM · #13

Originally posted by movieman:

But I'm toying with the idea of doing a studio night shot, but I think it's going to be ripped apart in the voting-if I do it.

Not sure yet.

I hope it turns out perfect for you!
(Thanks for the feedback)

Philos

Canon EOS-30D

10/17/2004 04:48:01 AM · #14

I would have voted you 7 or 8
I think it DOES meet the challenge, the rules state:
Take your best photograph after the sun goes down.

And the sun IS down, it doesnt say:

Take your best photograph in complete darkness.

Message edited by author 2004-10-17 04:49:32.

whiteroom

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

10/17/2004 04:49:16 AM · #15

i think its a night shot, would not mark it down

livingfiction

Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF

10/17/2004 04:56:32 AM · #16

Originally posted by movieman:

Based upon the nit-pick madness my entries have been subject to over the last couple challenges, I'd say yeah, it'll be ripped apart. Personally, I appreciate a fresh take, and give unique shots extra credit, even if it's a joke submission. The most important thing is that you have a good time with it. If you had fun taking the pic, and can enjoy participating and not take things personal, then it's all good.

BobsterLobster

Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

10/17/2004 05:04:49 AM · #17

'Take your best photograph after the sun goes down.'

Yep, this photo fits, and is great.
I'd give it 7/8.