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09/01/2007 06:36:48 PM · #101 |
Originally posted by zxaar:
Originally posted by Jedusi:
Originally posted by zxaar:
I did vote a little bit, |
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A little bit ?? |
only 30 % of total entries. |
Fair enough :- ) |
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09/01/2007 11:45:52 PM · #102 |
Originally posted by disdatmac:
Is a 4.6 not bad for a first timer? I think I need to develop thicker skin! |
Definitely need a THICK skin here. Most of the people are pretty kind with their comments, but man, those votes.
4.6 is respectable for a first time out - a little low, but that would depend on how well you matched what people were expecting for the challenge.
This is a learning experience - if you can hang in there. It also helps to vote on as many images / challenges as you can - that way, you get to learn from other's "mistakes" and not just your own - and maybe even pick up some great tips here & there.
I've been submitting for about 4 months - had my highest scores in my first three picture. Things went downhill big time from there (can you say bottom 10?), but things've been doing a bit better - had a new personal 3rd place photo in the last couple of weeks.
A low score here does NOT mean you're not a good photographer or that your picture wasn't good. My highest scoring picture got dinged score-wise because it wasn't precisely level (see? a learning experience). Scores here are a measure of what the group likes (or doesn't), how well they feel you met the spirit of the challenge, and if your picture "grabs" them.
My advice - develop a thick skin and vote charitably - give ones you like good scores and hold off on the 1's & 2's unless the photo really deserves them. You're already doing the forum thing, so that should help too. |
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09/01/2007 11:53:18 PM · #103 |
Must say I'm really disappointed by my score (and comments) in this challenge - I think this is a great shot, and the comments seem to indicate that people haven't read (or understood) the challenge rules. The challenge isn't to photo something moving fast, but something that conveys the concept speed (fast, slow, whatever).
Votes: 141
Views: 195
Avg Vote: 4.8865
Comments: 4 |
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09/02/2007 01:59:47 AM · #104 |
Votes: 150
Views: 230
Avg Vote: 5.3600
Comments: 4
Favorites: 1
Wish Lists: 0
Updated: 09/02/07 01:34 am
Well its about right for me, not great, but my personal worst was 3.9825 on my second entry so I have Improved. As was mentioned a thick skin can be helpful, most comments are good,helpful or at least let you know that someone enjoyed your shot.
There are some that are for the thick skinned, someone I sent to this site on her first challenge had the comment (there is not special or WOW about this photo. Doesn't really belong here on dpc. sorry) Last part makes it harsh but she has entered again and is around 6.2 with current entry, so don't give up or let the bad scores or comments get to you have fun and learn.
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09/02/2007 03:32:20 AM · #105 |
Votes: 145
Views: 256
Avg Vote: 6.0414
Comments: 17
Favorites: 2 |
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09/02/2007 03:54:25 AM · #106 |
Votes: 145
Views: 200
Avg Vote: 5.5103
Comments: 6
Favorites: 0
Wish Lists: 0
It appears that I'm being penalised because my picture is of something fast, moving fast but not panned or motion blurred. |
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09/02/2007 10:05:01 AM · #107 |
Votes: 164
Views: 292
Avg Vote: 6.0793
Comments: 14
Favorites: 2
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09/02/2007 10:46:17 AM · #108 |
Votes: 154
Views: 232
Avg Vote: 6.1948
Comments: 10
Starting to climb back up. For the second challenge, my score has only changed within a .3 bubble. Is that a good thing?? |
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09/02/2007 12:25:55 PM · #109 |
Originally posted by JBHale:
For the second challenge, my score has only changed within a .3 bubble. Is that a good thing?? |
Consistency isn't always a bad thing - I dropped nearly .8 over the last few days, but it is trying to crawl upwards again. Too little, too late though I fear.
So in answer to your question I would have been much happier staying in a .3 bubble :- )
Besides you'll be on a comfortable PB if you finish where you are :- )
Originally posted by Nigel:
It appears that I'm being penalised because my picture is of something fast, moving fast but not panned or motion blurred. |
Can't really comment on that (or maybe I already have :-)) - the only thing I can say is that the remit of the challenge was to 'Show us something that conveys speed ' and sometimes a bit of context can make all the difference in actually conveying speed. I'm not doubting that your picture is of 'something fast, moving fast', simply that sometimes panning or motion blur really helps to emphasise the speed. I do agree though that it's certainly not always necessary .
Message edited by author 2007-09-02 12:33:31. |
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09/03/2007 12:48:58 PM · #110 |
| is there anyone with significantly high scores in this challenge??? |
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09/03/2007 01:08:35 PM · #111 |
Originally posted by Lonz:
is there anyone with significantly high scores in this challenge??? |
It might look that way - but as ever there are only about 30+ people on the thread out of 201 in the challenge.
So I'm sure there are higher scores out there in the silent majority.
At least thigher scores than mine :- ) |
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09/04/2007 05:18:14 AM · #112 |
My first participation on DPChallenge and I must accept, its doing pretty bad. ;)
:D
Votes: 181
Views: 280
Avg Vote: 5.1713
Hope i'll do well in coming months.. :D
Thanks all for the comments n scores.. cheers
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09/04/2007 05:39:15 AM · #113 |
A 5.1 isn't that bad, is it?
Above the middle point in any case =)
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09/04/2007 05:43:55 AM · #114 |
| Thanks iamwiggles, Yeah, Thats one way of looking at it... :) that certainly makes me happy. ;) |
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09/04/2007 05:47:18 AM · #115 |
Votes: 182
Views: 290
Avg Vote: 6.3077
Comments: 9
Favorites: 0
Some interesting comments thank you
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09/04/2007 07:40:43 AM · #116 |
Votes: 181
Views: 271
Avg Vote: 5.7956
Comments: 11
Favorites: 1
Yeah, I got some great comments too and a fav! |
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09/04/2007 09:00:20 AM · #117 |
Im doing surprising well. This was just a spur of the moment and I like the contents of my image I certainly se many shortcommings with it and am surprised its doing as well as it is.
Votes: 190
Views: 282
Avg Vote: 6.1263
Comments: 15
Favorites: 0
Wish Lists: 0
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09/04/2007 04:39:50 PM · #118 |
6.3
I don't think this is a very highscoring challenge... |
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09/04/2007 05:14:03 PM · #119 |
Originally posted by Jedusi:
Originally posted by Lonz:
is there anyone with significantly high scores in this challenge??? |
It might look that way - but as ever there are only about 30+ people on the thread out of 201 in the challenge.
So I'm sure there are higher scores out there in the silent majority.
At least thigher scores than mine :- ) |
I hope there are some lower scores out there, too! LOL I don't think mine is the worst one of the bunch, but it's the lowest score anyone here has reported. 4.2514, yikes! Well, no one can say I don't take risks. ;) |
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09/04/2007 05:23:50 PM · #120 |
well I've just been back through and bumped a few up.
I'm off to bed now and will see what the morning brings.
Good luck everyone :- ) |
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09/04/2007 05:28:25 PM · #121 |
| As usual my haters are bringing my scores down again!! EVERYTIME I wake up and my score is lower than it was before the end of the challenge! =p |
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09/04/2007 05:28:52 PM · #122 |
Originally posted by Jedusi:
well I've just been back through and bumped a few up.
I'm off to bed now and will see what the morning brings.
Good luck everyone :- ) |
Yes GOOD LUCK to all!! =D |
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09/04/2007 06:42:06 PM · #123 |
Votes: 205
Views: 351
Avg Vote: X.0732
Comments: 21
Favorites: 2
Wish Lists: 0
Updated: 09/04/07 06:37 pm
:-)
X=6
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09/04/2007 10:56:49 PM · #124 |
Originally posted by kate12303:
Originally posted by Jedusi:
Originally posted by LanndonKane:
Originally posted by kate12303:
Whatever happened to CONSTRUCTIVE critism? |
lol constructive. Wrong website, my friend. |
Sorry . . . is this the person who said in their previous post 'not very impressed with this challenge, most of the entries are brain dead' ??
I'm sure your remark was meant as a throwaway line - but I'm also sure it didn't build up anyone on a low score. More importantly was it an example of constructive comment ?
The pictures in this challenge do vary a lot in style, interpretation, and quality - but there are some great photo's and some great interpretations, along with a number of people still learning and improving. |
I agree. I'm not sure if you were refering to me, but no, I never said anything about entries being brain dead. Usually when I comment, I either tell people what I liked or why I didn't like it (ie. out of focus, grainy, lighting too harsh, etc.). I consider that constructive. I get upset when I get comments like, "This is just a snapshot" or "This is boring". I'm admittedly not a great photographer. I'm am amateur, and comments like that don't help me improve. |
I know, i'm a jerk aren't I? :P
Everybody should just relax, the one thing i've noticed is that everyone on this website is so- well, not relaxed. I don't have my thesaurus with me.
Message edited by author 2007-09-04 22:58:50. |
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