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 01/09/2012 09:39:52 AM · #26
I'd echo what sjhuls just said - the BO2011 ain't the place to goof around. But we should definitely have a U-pick freeforall-threeforall challenge where there are minimal, advanced, and expert challenges running concurrently.
 01/09/2012 09:43:45 AM · #27
The poll results are hardly surprising given that Advanced is the only practical choice. Basic is unnecessarily limiting to show your best work for the year, and Expert/Minimal generally requires specific planning that few would have undertaken without prior notice.
 01/09/2012 10:05:50 AM · #28
Originally posted by MargaretN:
Langdon's survey for the Best of 2011 has produced so far the overwhelming desire to keep things as they were. I think DPC needs an enormous shake up to keep new members coming!! (and some old ones staying around) Keeping the status quo is not going to work!


Still failing to see what's so horrifying.
 01/09/2012 10:40:56 AM · #29
Originally posted by scalvert:
The poll results are hardly surprising given that Advanced is the only practical choice. Basic is unnecessarily limiting to show your best work for the year, and Expert/Minimal generally requires specific planning that few would have undertaken without prior notice.



01/09/2012 10:41:19 AM · #30
Originally posted by snaffles:
Still failing to see what's so horrifying.



Ohhh, the humanity!


Message edited by author 2012-01-09 10:42:15.
 01/09/2012 10:46:01 AM · #31
Actually horrifying to see there is no "I really don't care" option! ... that's horrible, terrifies me, and scares me too much, I can't sleep anymore... need a drink now :(
 01/09/2012 11:27:38 AM · #32
Originally posted by paulbtlw:
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However. Why not run a parallel challenge called:

Hidden Gems: Diamonds in the Rough
(Expert Editing)

'We all have a body of work that we have built up during 2011 - fully explore your 2011 archive and produce a piece of photographic art with the option to use the Expert Editing ruleset. Without any restrictions, see how your 'rough diamonds' polish up".


LOVE this idea!
 01/09/2012 11:34:45 AM · #33
Those who are arguing for limited/basic editing seem to be trying to level the playing field, fearing that the voters will respond better to advanced editing results. Except that the level playing field is an illusion. Or a delusion. Trying to control the PP in the expectation that it will eliminate unfair advantage is ridiculous. The notion that PP has nothing to do with photography is even more ridiculous. You have to get it out of the camera somehow. How you get it out of the camera has just as much to do with photography as how you get it into the camera.

So, I was thinking. How would I set up a fair challenge? with an almost-level playing field? Control the environment. Control the subject. Control the light. Make all contenders use the same polaroid camera. Give them the exact same amount of time for shooting. Staple the polaroid prints to the wall in a long hallway, evenly & perfectly lit. Invite some people in to vote who know nothing about photography. Then, after the voting is completed, invite an artist in to do something with the polaroid prints.
01/09/2012 11:39:48 AM · #34
I voted for Expert Editing. Probably each photographer has more than one pick from 2011. You could do a montage or a composite under expert editing. You could do straight from the camera if you want. That would be lots of fun to vote on because of the variety. The personality & skillset of each one of us would be on display, which would be wonderful & entirely appropriate to a 'Best Of' competition. And, did I say FUN TO VOTE ON? We need more voting, more commenting, more FUN.
 01/09/2012 11:50:50 AM · #35
i am holding out hope for a second expert editing best of 2011. i just dont want the only best of to be advanced for reasons i stated earlier but i would love to be able to enter both, one with my best shot and one with a creation using the entire 2011 catalog.

also if this happens, let us enter both, dont make us choose.

Message edited by author 2012-01-09 11:51:06.
 01/09/2012 11:52:32 AM · #36
I don't get all the kerfuffle.

01/09/2012 12:02:58 PM · #37
There was kerfuffle and I didn't get any? Will there be more?
01/09/2012 12:08:21 PM · #38
Originally posted by Melethia:
There was kerfuffle and I didn't get any? Will there be more?

There will always be more. The forums are an All-You-Can-Beat Dead Horse.
 01/09/2012 12:14:50 PM · #39
I,m lost,what is it that is horrifying,I really don,t get it ?
 01/09/2012 12:31:31 PM · #40
Originally posted by Tiny:
I,m lost,what is it that is horrifying,I really don,t get it ?

it's the employment of artistic versamilitude adding corroborative detail to an otherwise bald and uninteresting statistic. (The Mikado)
 01/09/2012 12:36:39 PM · #41
Originally posted by Melethia:
There was kerfuffle and I didn't get any? Will there be more?

No, but there's some leftover ballyhoo in the fridge.
 01/09/2012 12:38:18 PM · #42
Originally posted by skewsme:
Originally posted by Melethia:
There was kerfuffle and I didn't get any? Will there be more?

No, but there's some leftover ballyhoo in the fridge.


Is it chocolate?
 01/09/2012 12:49:49 PM · #43
Originally posted by NiallOTuama:
Originally posted by Tiny:
I,m lost,what is it that is horrifying,I really don,t get it ?

it's the employment of artistic versamilitude adding corroborative detail to an otherwise bald and uninteresting statistic. (The Mikado)


Thanks Niall I did wonder but thought ............noooooo
 01/09/2012 12:53:24 PM · #44
Originally posted by Tiny:
Originally posted by NiallOTuama:
Originally posted by Tiny:
I,m lost,what is it that is horrifying,I really don,t get it ?

it's the employment of artistic versamilitude adding corroborative detail to an otherwise bald and uninteresting statistic. (The Mikado)


Thanks Niall I did wonder but thought ............noooooo

You sounded quite horrified in your no scream!
01/09/2012 12:54:19 PM · #45
Originally posted by scalvert:
Originally posted by Melethia:
There was kerfuffle and I didn't get any? Will there be more?

There will always be more. The forums are an All-You-Can-Beat Dead Horse.


maniacal laugh...
maniacal laugh...
MANIACAL LAUGH!!!
 01/09/2012 01:00:19 PM · #46
Originally posted by clive_patric_nolan:
I don't really see the point of basic and would be quite happy with just Minimal, Advanced and Expert.


+1
 01/09/2012 01:08:29 PM · #47
Langdon should end the voting now, so as not to completely embarrass the other two candidates.
 01/09/2012 01:15:58 PM · #48
Originally posted by posthumous:
Originally posted by clive_patric_nolan:
I don't really see the point of basic and would be quite happy with just Minimal, Advanced and Expert.


+1


With a crop would be perfect.
 01/09/2012 01:17:58 PM · #49
It won't matter to me as long as it is basic or higher. Basic editing is all I do anyway!
 01/09/2012 01:18:18 PM · #50
Originally posted by jagar:
Originally posted by posthumous:
Originally posted by clive_patric_nolan:
I don't really see the point of basic and would be quite happy with just Minimal, Advanced and Expert.


+1


With a crop would be perfect.


ok, it's a deal. Let's do it.
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