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Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8

11/04/2003 12:24:37 AM · #2

What we need is a STOP NOW! Button I think Sonny. It would then be a gamble as to when you push it.

Mine (for Infinite) started mid 5's, got up to 6.3 at around 30 votes, and is now back down at 5.6.

I needed the STOP NOW button pushed yesterday ;)

Alternately, could everyone please not bother to vote on my entry any longer (and we'll ignore that nobody knows what it is, but I will say it does NOT contain an image of a large pink london bus to help), unless you wish to vote 6 or above. Thank you.

Natator

Message edited by author 2003-11-04 00:25:10.

pcody

Canon PowerShot G6

11/04/2003 12:33:20 AM · #3

My grace entry is at 4.2 now! I started a 3.4. I'm really happy. Maybe if a few more hundred people vote, it'll get up to 4.6!
Woof! woof!

faidoi

Pentax K10D

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

11/04/2003 12:36:42 AM · #4

I've actually been going back to "grace" and have been uping the scores a little bit as I comment on them.

11/04/2003 12:52:15 AM · #5

My infinite is my best so far and the score is reflecting that. Now the still life will be another shot. Not in the Grace but my daughter is and she's doing alright, holding just above a 4, her first time, she's happy. And she did her still life tonight, completely by herself, set it up, shot it and then I just showed her where the buttons were to do the post editing. Mine on the other hand, I've changed my entry twice so far ;)

Deannda
As for Halloween, still working on it

Natator

11/04/2003 12:57:49 AM · #6

Glad to hear your best shot so far is scoring well for you :)

I have what I consider to be my best about to go into Still Life. Annoyingly (though I am in full support of the rules) the spot editing I have done for the DPC Prints version greatly improves it, so maybe I am basing my thoughts on the photo on that.

Who is your daughter Neuferland?

If she starts doing better than you you may have to sabotage her entries. If she is borrowing your camera then a little vaseline on the lens should do it ;) Then mom can shoot it again and show her how it should be done (vaseline quietly removed naturally ;)

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

11/04/2003 01:09:51 AM · #7

My daughter is Einstien123, she had drawn the picture of Einstein on her chalkboard and shot it for the Science Entry but then I had to reccommend it for a DQ because I didn't read the rules correctly.

She's only 11, I know the thing said 13 when you signed up but I was right there and I'm watching what she does and I have no problem with her seeing some of the nudes here either because they are so tastefully done.

And I hope she does get better than me, she could really use the ego boost. This is one thing she has always been interested in doing, she has a tendency to lose interest after a week or two but this is keeping her attention so when I move to a better camera she will get mine for herself and won't have to share anymore ;)

Deannda

faidoi

Pentax K10D

11/04/2003 01:19:15 AM · #8

Originally posted by Neuferland:

You should sign her up for free web space/portfolio somewhere and have her put her pictures on the web that she can share with family and friends. It would help keep her interest up if she can show off her pictures.

Pedro

Nikon D200

Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8 VR DG IF-ED

11/04/2003 01:11:05 PM · #9

could somebody new please go and vote on the halloween challenge? I've been sitting at 129 votes for almost 2 days. feel free to vote generously, particularly for any image that you think might be mine, since my score has dropped by more than a half a point on sunday.

Thank you. You may now resume your regular pattern of behaviour for this time of day.

Pedro

visitor

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 USM

11/04/2003 01:16:06 PM · #10

Yes, I think a stop button would be nice!

My Grace entry finally got to the lofty heights of 4.45 and is now bumping along in the mid 4.44's

Just wish more folk had left comments - only 2 out of 228 votes.

C'est la vie

PS Someone just gave me an 8 - weh heh! > 4.46 now

Message edited by author 2003-11-04 13:20:33.

11/04/2003 01:38:39 PM · #11

I would have liked to stop the Halloween voting after about 5 hours. If you take a look at this thread you will understand what I am talking about. //www.dpchallenge.com/forum.php?action=read&FORUM_THREAD_ID=52401

I had over a 6.0 with FORTY votes and it is really upsetting to know it hung that high that long but now it is just below a 5.6

mariomel

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 USM

11/04/2003 01:44:04 PM · #12

I would have stopped it after the first vote. 7. It's been slowly going down since then. I can't really complain about my score, but I definitely would have pushed the button after vote 1.

visitor

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

11/04/2003 01:50:02 PM · #13

Must stop clicking the update stats.

The very next vote was a 2.

I am certainly looking forward to seeing the spread of votes I received the average is lower than my other challenge entries and I know that how people vote is open to great interpretation and range of views (mine included) but I wonder how many gave me lower than 3?

Think I will post my picture "here" later to get some more feedback - I have already asked for a Critique.

:~)

printer4u

Nikon D700

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED

11/04/2003 01:59:55 PM · #14

Figure this one out...I had 124 votes since this morning with an average score of 5.516. I clicked on "update and my score went to 5.5 with 124 votes still showing. What gives?

Canon PowerShot Pro 90 IS

11/04/2003 02:04:34 PM · #15

Originally posted by printer4u:

Figure this one out...I had 124 votes since this morning with an average score of 5.516. I clicked on "update and my score went to 5.5 with 124 votes still showing. What gives?

Someone went back and changed their vote.

Deannda
Wasn't me, if I change my vote, it ALWAYS goes up! :)

coolhar

11/04/2003 02:05:53 PM · #16

One of those 124 voters took another look at your entry and knocked it down a notch. Tough break.

ScottK

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

11/04/2003 03:11:58 PM · #17

Originally posted by visitor:

Think I will post my picture "here" later to get some more feedback - I have already asked for a Critique.

:~)

Good luck. I haven't gotten a peep out of the critique club in months (and, at that, I only on two out of over a dozen I requested critiques on - thanks Inspzil and Mavrik!). Don't get me started....

I'll try and remember to check back and give your shot an extra look at the end...

edit to add my own "waaaaaa"...
Wow, some gumpy voters on this morning? Lots of >4 votes dragging my 6+ grace shot down really quick in the last hour...

Message edited by author 2003-11-04 15:15:55.

muckpond

Nikon D200

Sigma 15mm f/2.8 EX Diagonal Fisheye for Nikon

11/04/2003 03:26:52 PM · #18

Originally posted by Neuferland:

She's only 11, I know the thing said 13 when you signed up but I was right there and I'm watching what she does and I have no problem with her seeing some of the nudes here either because they are so tastefully done.

Congrats on being such a progressive parent! I think kids need exposure to all kinds of images (like you'd find on here) at that age. That's really cool...

Just don't take her bar hopping just let. ;) Wait another year or two....

didnthaveacamera

Olympus C-4000Z

11/04/2003 04:59:54 PM · #19

I am inclined to agree with an earlier comment by Natator. I've entered three challenges so far, and the scores get progressively lower, each time I enter. I should have quit while I was ahead, on submission number one.

I second the motion for the "STOP" button.

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

11/04/2003 07:08:55 PM · #20

Originally posted by Neuferland:

...She's only 11, I know the thing said 13 when you signed up but I was right there and I'm watching what she does and I have no problem with her seeing some of the nudes here either because they are so tastefully done.

For members under age 13, you are supposed to print, fill out, and mail in the adapted version of the following waiver:

Here's the text of the waiver for you to adapt. Send a note to the admins (Help>Contact) to get the address to mail/fax a printed copy.

"I authorize my daughter/son, _____________, to participate on the web site //www.dpchallenge.com.

I am agreeing to the Terms of Use (found at //www.dpchallenge.com/terms.php) for her/him, since she/he is underage.

I will be held liable for any actions that she/he takes on the web site."

11/04/2003 07:16:10 PM · #21

I just had this thought. What if they allowed us to cancel out all but the top 20% of our votes...We already know we have to vote on a minimum of 20% for the vote to count but could always change it to we as the photographer opt for only the top 20% of the voting to count.

11/04/2003 07:26:48 PM · #22

Originally posted by GeneralE:

Originally posted by Neuferland:
...She's only 11, I know the thing said 13 when you signed up but I was right there and I'm watching what she does and I have no problem with her seeing some of the nudes here either because they are so tastefully done.

For members under age 13, you are supposed to print, fill out, and mail in the adapted version of the following waiver:

Here's the text of the waiver for you to adapt. Send a note to the admins (Help>Contact) to get the address to mail/fax a printed copy.

"I authorize my daughter/son, _____________, to participate on the web site //www.dpchallenge.com.

I am agreeing to the Terms of Use (found at //www.dpchallenge.com/terms.php) for her/him, since she/he is underage.

I will be held liable for any actions that she/he takes on the web site."

Thanks General! Sent the note for the address with the waiver and will send a hard copy as soon as I get an address!

Deannda

11/05/2003 12:18:54 AM · #23

I want that stop button right now~ a 8.0 with one vote...makes my night and yes I am afraid to click on the update now button. I like the 8.0 so much that I took a screen shot of it!

Natator

11/05/2003 12:33:21 AM · #24

Quick, take a photo of your puta screen while it still shows 8!!!

But who knows OneSweetSin, the score may go higher yet!