Funny thing about DQ recommendations...

Mattel Barbie Photo Designer Digital Camera

02/11/2005 11:57:18 PM · #1

...is that when I've gotten images validated, the score goes up. Not a lot, but noticeably, which has happened on both images I've gotten DQ requests for. Kind of an interesting peep into people's psychology, no? I wonder how many people saw either of my pics that eventually got DQ recommendations and thought they were fishy before someone actually recommended a DQ.

nsbca7

02/12/2005 12:00:45 AM · #2

Originally posted by mycelium:

If you think your images may be interpreted this way request that they be validated as soon as you post them.

faidoi

Pentax K10D

Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF

02/12/2005 12:07:59 AM · #3

Thanks for letting us know which one. I'll give you a "1" :P

Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF

02/12/2005 12:21:13 AM · #4

Originally posted by faidoi:

Thanks for letting us know which one. I'll give you a "1" :P

har har har. with the average score that I have, it wouldn't actually make that much difference...

faidoi

Pentax K10D

02/12/2005 12:26:00 AM · #5

Originally posted by mycelium:

Originally posted by faidoi:
Thanks for letting us know which one. I'll give you a "1" :P

har har har. with the average score that I have, it wouldn't actually make that much difference...

Ok, I'll give you a "10" if it doesn't mean anything :P

scalvert

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

02/12/2005 12:31:04 AM · #6

Originally posted by nsbca7:

If you think your images may be interpreted this way request that they be validated as soon as you post them.

...or sooner. Sometimes it can take a few days for validation, by which time several hundred people have voted. As someone who frequently enters shots that look like DQ material, I have certainly noticed the difference in scores after validation. If in doubt, you can try emailing the SC even before the voting starts.

02/12/2005 12:32:00 AM · #7

Originally posted by nsbca7:

If you think your images may be interpreted this way request that they be validated as soon as you post them.

I suppose that's a good idea, but of course, I know exactly how I took the picture and know that it's legit, so it can be tough to guess how someone else might look at it.