Some wheely good scores in here!

Sigma 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX Aspherical DG HSM for Nikon

01/25/2011 05:51:32 PM · #151

That kinda sucks that you still get the penalty even if you self DQ. If I entered a challenge then said, "oh crap...etc" i think it should be perfectly acceptable to pull out of the challenge without a penalty. Oh Well, rules are rules i guess

bohemka

Nikon D700

01/25/2011 06:00:12 PM · #152

I like the rule. Otherwise people would test the waters and if their photo wasn't well received they'd pull out. No turning back. Full speed ahead. It's all for fun and experience, so why not.

Message edited by author 2011-01-25 18:01:06.

01/25/2011 06:01:13 PM · #153

that's true enough....i hadn't thought about it like that.

and no i'm definitely not pulling out of this challenge, i'm not going to win, but I can't wait to see where i place amongst all of this talent

Message edited by author 2011-01-25 18:02:08.

timfythetoo

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max

01/25/2011 06:04:55 PM · #154

Originally posted by bohemka:

Yes, it does hurt. If you get DQ'd once it's OK, as long as there isn't a second time. Then it hurts a bit. A third time stings even more. best to save those for honest mistakes instead of pulling out of a challenge you're doing poorly in. Not sure on the specifics as I don't read the fine print on much of anything.

You just cant request another self dq within the next 20 challenges and if you get a regular dq within 20 then you are barred from entering for a week I believe.

01/25/2011 07:39:11 PM · #155

Originally posted by timfythetoo:

Originally posted by bohemka:
Yes, it does hurt. If you get DQ'd once it's OK, as long as there isn't a second time. Then it hurts a bit. A third time stings even more. best to save those for honest mistakes instead of pulling out of a challenge you're doing poorly in. Not sure on the specifics as I don't read the fine print on much of anything.

You just cant request another self dq within the next 20 challenges and if you get a regular dq within 20 then you are barred from entering for a week I believe.

I believe it's 25...not 20 unless they changed it recently.

01/25/2011 07:47:41 PM · #156

Well, I'm actually a bit surprised that while my entry isn't really doing good....it's not doing terribly bad either. I fully knew that when I entered it that it would probably score low...as in mid to high 4's and I was okay with that because I just like the shot. I even took it with my other camera...my Canon S5 IS because I hadn't used it for a challenge in a long time and thought it would be fun.

Anyway, it did hover back and forth around the 5 mark a bit, but it's actually making it's way up a bit. Even if it stays around where it is I'll consider it a success because as I said this one was just to relax and have a bit of fun. Not breaking any records, but...

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01/25/2011 08:06:32 PM · #157

i'm addicted....i can't get enough of hitting the UPDATE button. i think i need help

01/25/2011 09:23:09 PM · #158

Originally posted by DChap:

i'm addicted....i can't get enough of hitting the UPDATE button. i think i need help

LOL...well if we all had a dime for every time someone commented that they felt like that we'd all be rich! I still check my score and update often enough, but I've learned that if I don't I still live and my score will continue to bounce up and down. :) Welcome to the challenges BTW.

Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS

01/25/2011 09:24:18 PM · #159

Originally posted by DCNUTTER:

Ooooh...even better.

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vawendy

Sony Alpha 1

01/25/2011 09:24:22 PM · #160

Originally posted by DChap:

i'm addicted....i can't get enough of hitting the UPDATE button. i think i need help

have you started tracking your scores in the spreadsheet so that you can know what each vote is?

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS II USM Lens

01/25/2011 10:26:10 PM · #161

no not yet, next challenge i think.

speaking of, should i expect to see new challenges in a couple hours when two current challenges expire?

I'm not sure if I am inspired to do the Sentinel challenge :-(

hahn23

Canon EOS-5D Mark IV

01/25/2011 10:31:00 PM · #162

Originally posted by DChap:

Yes. Two new exclusive challenges will be announced at midnight EST. You may choose one.

With regards to the Sentinel challenge, the one thing DPC is good for is getting us all out taking photos. Regardless of results, it's good to be capturing images. Sometimes, when out looking for one thing, other things present themselves in your viewfinder. Serendipity is worth its weight in gold.

Message edited by author 2011-01-25 22:32:12.

01/25/2011 10:51:17 PM · #163

it's been one of the coldest winters on record here, most days it is in the low 20s. Colors are muted and ugly out, half melted dirty snow is covering everything. ....... All that being said I don't feel inclined to go roaming around outdoors looking for a shot. we'll see

Garry

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS II USM Lens

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

01/25/2011 10:53:57 PM · #164

Originally posted by hahn23:

Yes. Two new exclusive challenges will be announced at midnight EST. You may choose one.

We can only chose one? I was unaware that we had to decide between challenges posted at the same time!

Message edited by author 2011-01-25 22:54:13.

hahn23

Canon EOS-5D Mark IV

01/25/2011 11:07:56 PM · #165

Originally posted by gcoulson:

Originally posted by hahn23:

Yes. Two new exclusive challenges will be announced at midnight EST. You may choose one.

We can only chose one? I was unaware that we had to decide between challenges posted at the same time!

Yes, the meaning of the word "exclusive" requires that members and registered users choose one of the challenges. At least there is a choice.

01/25/2011 11:53:38 PM · #166

Originally posted by gcoulson:

Yes, you can only choose one, but if say for instance you already submitted an entry to one, but had wanted to do both (which now you know you can't) you can always withdraw the one you already submitted and enter the other challenge instead. Naturally you would have to do this before the rollover and the challenge starts.

In general if you are a member you can enter the weekly member challenge, one of the Exclusive challenges, the monthly Free Study and any of the speed challenges that they have once in awhile such as the "Fireworks" challenge recently held.

So at a minimum a member can enter about 9 challenges a month not including any speed challenges they might have (which are pretty rare lately to be honest). That's more than enough to keep most content and busy. :)

ETA: FYI...you'll also notice that member challenges (Sunday start) are advanced editing rules. The exclusive challenges are most often and normally Basic editing rules HOWEVER from time to time one or both of those challenges will have a little yellow flag next to them on the front page indicating that the challenge might have additional rules or clarification AND that the challenge may have editing rules change. So for instance they might have exlusive challenges from time to time that allow advanced editing rules instead of the normal basic editing rules. Those flags are easy to overlook at times, but you'll get used to looking for them as you go along.

There are also times where the editing rule set is called Minimal Editing or Expert Editing so make sure you familiarize yourself with what you can and can't do under each rule set to avoid potential disqualifications.

The Editing Rules sets can be found here: Challenge Rules

Message edited by author 2011-01-26 00:02:39.

NiallOTuama

Google Pixel 2

01/26/2011 06:19:43 AM · #167

Originally posted by vawendy:

Originally posted by DChap:
i'm addicted....i can't get enough of hitting the UPDATE button. i think i need help

have you started tracking your scores in the spreadsheet so that you can know what each vote is?

Pah. You should automate that **** :) That way you can get awesome graphs like this, and there's no effort's required to generate it.
Darn. First 1 :(

Message edited by author 2011-01-26 06:19:56.

Garry

Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

01/26/2011 04:33:36 PM · #168

Voting seems to have slowed to a halt.

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Ammie

Nikon D500

01/26/2011 05:54:08 PM · #169

Some tactical voting going on?

vawendy

Sony Alpha 1

Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS

01/26/2011 06:34:08 PM · #170

Originally posted by gcoulson:

Voting seems to have slowed to a halt.

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voting always slows down for awhile when the new challenges roll over -- people are excited to see the new stuff, and ignore the old stuff. It'll picked up again as we get towards Sunday.

Citadel

Nikon D7500

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

01/26/2011 06:48:29 PM · #171

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Lovely. I have entered the desolation of limbo. Aka. 5 - 5.5 where there is little hope for comments.

Cuttooth

Canon EOS R

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

01/26/2011 07:42:21 PM · #172

ugh, just got hit with a 3

01/26/2011 07:48:19 PM · #173

you'll bounce back....mine keeps going up and down....i prefer the up part

Garry