How do you pick? - DPChallenge Forums

Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 24-85mm f2.8-4.0D

08/06/2005 11:53:45 PM · #1

For the next two contests, I have a few shots to choose from. I always seem go back and forth between a few pictures. It is so hard for me to pick the one I want to enter! Does anyone have any suggestions on how they pick thier entry?

Nikolai1024

Nikon D300

08/06/2005 11:55:33 PM · #2

I'm usually down to 2 pictures when trying to decide. So I ask my girlfriend. Whatever she pics, I post the other one.

Works for me!

Nick

ShutterPug

Canon EOS-6D

08/06/2005 11:56:32 PM · #3

I usually ask the opinion of my daughter and hubby, and if the opportunity is there a coworker. The co-worker and my daughter are both artists so I really value their opinions a lot. My hubby gives me what I might expect from the general public not into the arts/photo type of opinion.

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

08/06/2005 11:57:50 PM · #4

faidoi

Pentax K10D

08/06/2005 11:58:09 PM · #5

If the image looks like something that I would score a "5" or "6", is usually the one that I would enter. If I won't give that score to the shot I don't even bother.

I ended up with three entries above "6".

Gil P

Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

08/06/2005 11:59:41 PM · #6

I use adobe bridge and color code my images according to what I like most, almost most, almost almost most, not quite almost most, not quite most and lastly, most likely not to be most likely.

Message edited by author 2005-08-07 00:00:06.

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

08/07/2005 12:00:33 AM · #7

I ask my family and they always say "they are both good" AAHHHH! That doesn't help.

taterbug

Nikon D300

08/07/2005 12:00:34 AM · #8

I usually consult with our cat, Bruce. He has impeccable taste and has never let me down (I hope...)

...and if he is undecided, I normally pick the one on the left and hope for the best :-D

08/07/2005 12:00:57 AM · #9

Originally posted by Gil P:

I use adobe bridge and color code my images according to what I like most, almost most, almost almost most, not quite almost most, not quite most and lastly, most likely not to be most likely.

Art Roflmao

Canon EOS-6D Mark II

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

08/07/2005 12:01:56 AM · #10

Go with the one of your other leg. ;-)

Gil P

Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II

08/07/2005 12:02:11 AM · #11

Originally posted by taterbug:

I usually consult with our cat, Bruce. He has impeccable taste and has never let me down (I hope...)

...and if he is undecided, I normally pick the one on the left and hope for the best :-D

The left??!!! what is this, the middle ages??.... always chose the second from the right....it's a basic rule of photography.

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

08/07/2005 12:02:39 AM · #12

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Message edited by author 2005-08-07 01:17:17.

Gil P

Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II

08/07/2005 12:02:57 AM · #13

Originally posted by kpriest:

Go with the one of your other leg. ;-)

sad but true....

08/07/2005 12:03:29 AM · #14

Originally posted by kpriest:

Go with the one of your other leg. ;-)

for illusions? Maybe your version.

08/07/2005 12:04:10 AM · #15

ENOUGH WITH THE LEG!! geez I am hoping that the next two challenges will beat it so it won't be on the FRONT page of my profile.

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datcat

08/07/2005 12:06:08 AM · #16

I'm not a great judge of my own pics. In an upcoming challenge I have a couple of versions to pick from, one which has less DOF which I think makes it more effective regarding my goal. My other versions are sharper all over, which may attract more votes (or not). I'm going for the one that is closer to my vision, even if it is not apparently as technically proficient. I suppose it's left side vs right side of the brain* for me at times.

*brain that is, not legs

Message edited by author 2005-08-07 00:07:44.

Art Roflmao

Canon EOS-6D Mark II

08/07/2005 12:06:18 AM · #17

Originally posted by BradP:

Here we go again...

Originally posted by mandyturner:

Originally posted by kpriest:
Go with the one of your other leg. ;-)

for illusions? Maybe your version.

Keep in mind, it was Brad's version really. :)

Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM for Nikon

08/07/2005 12:08:52 AM · #18

for illusions, I have two to pick from. One is better (sort-of) but the other one is really funny.

for time warp, I have 5 to pick from that are all equal in quality? I entered one, but I am sure I will change it a few times

khdoss

Nikon D300

08/07/2005 12:22:19 AM · #19

I have nothing yet for either challenge.. what will I do with no update button to click... arggggggggggghhhhhhhhhh

08/07/2005 12:25:36 AM · #20

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Message edited by author 2005-08-07 01:14:51.

Art Roflmao

Canon EOS-6D Mark II

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

08/07/2005 12:30:04 AM · #21

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Message edited by author 2005-08-07 17:34:25.

Rikki

Canon EOS-20D

08/07/2005 12:37:58 AM · #22

both legs please :)

ken you crack me up bud!