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10/23/2011 09:46:57 AM · #1 |
I don't like to complain, I don't like to say that my images are great, I don't think I'm the best photographers in the world, but this time I need to share my disappointment:
 
Both have been rejected and with very silly explanation. Do you think that a moon too big can be a problem in this shot. They say it's unrealistic... well what is realistic in this image?! |
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10/23/2011 09:59:20 AM · #2 |
Well, actually, I agree with them: for me, the inclusion of the (obviously) fake moon was a glaring flaw in an otherwise fabulous image. Personally, I think it'd be better without the moon. You could resubmit it that way and see what happens...
R.
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10/23/2011 10:00:34 AM · #3 |
In my view these two images are not up to 1x.com standard its as simple as that.
I like them and realise that a lot of work went into them but think my sentence above to be the case.
I have never had anything excepted by them and doubt I ever will really,if that is the case then I will just except it.
Have you had work accepted by them yet ? as I believe once you have it gets easier for the future.
All the best. |
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10/23/2011 10:02:55 AM · #4 |
| Ha. I wouldn't worry too much about 1x. Your photos are good. Who cares if a few reviewers on 1x doesn't lIke them. |
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10/23/2011 10:10:23 AM · #5 |
| Personally, I would've thought the Dawn of the Dead image would've fit in. |
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10/23/2011 10:46:41 AM · #6 |
| Just curious about what they said about Dawn of the Dead. I would think this image would be up to their standards, but wondering if the long exposure and the subsequent unsharpness of the figures was what they rejected it for. Its a fabulous image, and you should be proud of it despite what 1x thinks. |
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10/23/2011 11:03:39 AM · #7 |
I've seen a lot of outstanding images rejected by 1x that I would have thought were good enough. I've seen some other shots on 1x that I thought average and made me ask why they picked it. I think its simply the issue of personal preferences of the curators at 1x. Where on DPC you are dealing with the personal preferences of the masses, on 1x you are dealing with the preferences of just a handful of people, often just one off them.
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10/23/2011 11:16:13 AM · #8 |
| Personally, you've gotten further than I have on most of my attempts. Mine get rejected without any explanation. :) |
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10/23/2011 11:19:13 AM · #9 |
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10/23/2011 11:43:44 AM · #10 |
Dawn of the dead is a great image imho. My guess is that it would have had a better chance with a different process, something more attune with the mood of the pictures, gloomy, less colorful and somewhat grainy; perhaps something along the lines of these:
 
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10/23/2011 12:43:17 PM · #11 |
Originally posted by Yo_Spiff:
I've seen a lot of outstanding images rejected by 1x that I would have thought were good enough. I've seen some other shots on 1x that I thought average and made me ask why they picked it. I think its simply the issue of personal preferences of the curators at 1x. Where on DPC you are dealing with the personal preferences of the masses, on 1x you are dealing with the preferences of just a handful of people, often just one off them. |
+1. My final conclusion too. I gave up on 1x completely. Waste of time and personal ego. |
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10/23/2011 02:12:20 PM · #12 |
Originally posted by kenskid:
Ha. I wouldn't worry too much about 1x. Your photos are good. Who cares if a few reviewers on 1x doesn't lIke them. |
I'm not worried about it. Just thinking about their silly explanations of what is good and what is not.
Here is what one of the three curators said (the other said that the image was great):
â€Â¢I like the concept quite a bit but it seems mixed to me. I\'m going to assume the people are supposed to be zombies. I would expect two ways to go with this theme. Either death should be pointing and directing these zombies. In that case the water does not look like an appropriate location, perhaps a deserted or abandoned area. Or death is merely collecting souls and these are not zombies. In that case I would expect the people to be facing out to the water and stiffly heading off to the netherworld. Great concept but needs to be more sensible in meaning for me. Also there is a small distracting dot on the left horizon.
Thay have outstanding images there but also 'normal' images. I can live without them, but I was wondering why they always search for strange explanations on my images :)
Thanks for your kind words, I agree with almost everything.
Alessandro |
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10/23/2011 03:42:26 PM · #13 |
Originally posted by Alexkc:
Here is what one of the three curators said (the other said that the image was great): |
I doubt that detailed explanation was from the curators. My understanding is the curators generally reject an image with no explanation. All I've ever gotten from them was "This photo was not selected for the 1x gallery at this time."
Ocassionally, if they feel a photo may have 1x potential, the curators will submit a photo to the 1x community for voting and comments, after which they will revisit the shot and make their decision.Out of 9 submissions I have made at 1x, I have received 3 comments total, across two images, both of which were ribbon winners here on DPC. Nothing accepted, however.
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10/23/2011 07:10:51 PM · #14 |
Originally posted by senor_kasper:
Dawn of the dead is a great image imho. My guess is that it would have had a better chance with a different process, something more attune with the mood of the pictures, gloomy, less colorful and somewhat grainy; perhaps something along the lines of these:
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This is a brilliant suggestion and less colorful look better with the mood. |
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10/24/2011 02:09:42 AM · #15 |
Originally posted by alexlky:
Originally posted by senor_kasper:
Dawn of the dead is a great image imho. My guess is that it would have had a better chance with a different process, something more attune with the mood of the pictures, gloomy, less colorful and somewhat grainy; perhaps something along the lines of these:
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This is a brilliant suggestion and less colorful look better with the mood. |
Ok, I will try :)
Even if I don't think it will change... eheh! |
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10/24/2011 10:25:02 AM · #16 |
All this means is that this ONE person didn't like it ENOUGH.
Also...."a small distracting dot"....LOL....what a dope.
Originally posted by Alexkc:
Originally posted by kenskid:
Ha. I wouldn't worry too much about 1x. Your photos are good. Who cares if a few reviewers on 1x doesn't lIke them. |
I'm not worried about it. Just thinking about their silly explanations of what is good and what is not.
Here is what one of the three curators said (the other said that the image was great):
â€Â¢I like the concept quite a bit but it seems mixed to me. I\'m going to assume the people are supposed to be zombies. I would expect two ways to go with this theme. Either death should be pointing and directing these zombies. In that case the water does not look like an appropriate location, perhaps a deserted or abandoned area. Or death is merely collecting souls and these are not zombies. In that case I would expect the people to be facing out to the water and stiffly heading off to the netherworld. Great concept but needs to be more sensible in meaning for me. Also there is a small distracting dot on the left horizon.
Thay have outstanding images there but also 'normal' images. I can live without them, but I was wondering why they always search for strange explanations on my images :)
Thanks for your kind words, I agree with almost everything.
Alessandro |
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10/24/2011 11:39:12 AM · #17 |
Well, you are certainly not alone...
The Proper 1x Pout Thread
I wonder what would happened if you posted the images in the critique section.
The feedback may expand and broaden your insight into the 1x culture and any impact your images would have on that site.
Just my two pennies... |
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