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Canon EF 55-200mm f/4.5-5.6 II USM

02/08/2004 05:07:10 PM · #1

So I have several shots for the DOF, but for the life of me, no matter how much I like one of the shots, I know it will get slaughtered in the scoring. I took two different concepts and came out with 3 shots, two similar, but now am debating on whether to even enter because of the drive-by voting as of late. Stupid or cautious? My wife says I'm stupid and to enter for the fun of it. hahahahaha

orussell

Canon EOS Rebel T6s

02/08/2004 05:15:20 PM · #2

You're right about the drive-by voting but if it's an appealing image it will automatically be given a "second look." Just like when it's a good image it receives more comments. Human nature pure and simple.

RHoldenSr

Canon EOS-5D

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0L USM

02/08/2004 05:22:36 PM · #3

T.E.

I have a few shots I took earlier this week and I feel the same way.

I have been sick this weekend and have not been able to do anymore shots and I do not know if I will pick one of the shots I did earlier or not.

If I feel better later this evening I may just pick one and enter :)

It is for learning and or fun right :)

Originally posted by deafwolf:

Rooster

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

Sigma 28-105mm f/2.8-4.0 Aspherical for Canon

02/08/2004 05:52:15 PM · #4

Hey,

Listen to your wife. This site & the process of taking & entering challenges is supposed to be fun!

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

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

02/08/2004 05:58:34 PM · #5

Originally posted by Rooster:

Hey,

Listen to your wife. This site & the process of taking & entering challenges is supposed to be fun!

...and if you do the rest of your life will be more fun too.

geewhy

Canon EOS-1D Mark III

Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

02/08/2004 06:01:18 PM · #6

If the "Garage Art" challenge has taught me anything.. it is to expect the unexpected and not to try to "second guess" what will appeal to the voters, just to submit the image that pleases me and take what comes :-)

Gordon

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

02/08/2004 06:17:32 PM · #7

OK, I entered one, even the one she though was best. My guess is it will be condemed the voters will think it was photoshopped even though it wasn't, but like the General said, I'll dream of hot babes rubbing my back on a sunny beach while I drink my ice cold Pena Colada and play chess with the masters.

LoudDog

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

02/08/2004 06:24:31 PM · #8

I find it odd that people complain about low scores, driveby voters, and artistic shots scoring low.
From what I've seen this site has a pretty good sampling of the general public. If your submission scores low that means the majority of the general public didn't like it. That doesn't mean the general public is a bunch of morons, and/or didn't get it, and/or didn't spend enough time looking at it.
A low score doesn't mean it's a bad shot. It just means there were more people that dis-liked it then liked it.
Take a look at the scoring on some of the lowest rated shots. All of them have a few high scores from a few people that liked it.

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED

02/08/2004 06:30:34 PM · #9

Originally posted by louddog:

Actually, I think it was all of their parents fault for telling them there is no Santa Claus. :D

theodor38

Nikon D70

02/08/2004 06:33:10 PM · #10

i think i have a problem with the scoring too.. not that there is any problem with the scoring system.. it is just a little anoyance i have...i rather be in 40th place with a rating of 7 or 8 than with a rating of 4 or 5... you see what i am saying... it is just a personal dilemma i have.. the more i investigate the more faith i have in the rating system of this site... but if you are a radical photographer who takes pictures which might be unappelaling to the general public,, than you might be up for a surprise...

moodville

Nikon D100

02/08/2004 06:34:26 PM · #11

Originally posted by deafwolf:

Actually, I think it was all of their parents fault for telling them there is no Santa Claus. :D

There is NO Santa Claus? Since when? *cry*

Actually shallow dof is probably one of the consistent dislikes of the majority of the voters. It should be interesting to see what places where.

Dim7

Canon EOS R

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II

02/08/2004 06:46:01 PM · #12

Please enter, don`t care about scores! Getting comments and insight from others is more important!!

tyt2000

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM II

02/08/2004 07:13:19 PM · #13

Just enter, you're not gonna lose any sleep over it and other's won't, its a learning community here.

GinaRothfels

Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III

Olympus 8mm f/1.8 M.Zuiko Digital ED Fisheye PRO Lens

02/08/2004 07:25:16 PM · #14

If just one person gives you a 10 (and there usually is one), then it's worth it.

Jacko

Canon EOS-20D

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

02/08/2004 07:27:08 PM · #15

Do you have anyone giving your feedback on your photos ... more than the "that's nice dear" type. It's good to talk over a pic before entering ssomething.

Originally posted by deafwolf:

admart01

Canon EOS-20D

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0L USM

02/08/2004 07:28:22 PM · #16

Originally posted by GinaRothfels:

If just one person gives you a 10 (and there usually is one), then it's worth it.

Such a great way to look at it!

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

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

02/08/2004 07:32:58 PM · #17

Originally posted by louddog:

I find it odd that people complain about low scores, driveby voters, and artistic shots scoring low ...

Those seem like logical subjects for complaints to me. I'd be more surprised to see complaints about high scores and insightful comments ....

khkai

Canon EOS-10D

02/08/2004 09:15:29 PM · #18

I feel that everyone here is very supportive of each other. Even though some pictures are pretty bad, we give supportive comments. I don't think people would "condemn" each other's work since we know that everyone has put their time and effort into taking their picture. Ofcourse, the scores may be the ultimate painful reminder of the opinion of others, but it's important to remember that we are all still learning from each other. So, if you've got a picture that is just so so, and you would like it rated, then go ahead and submit it, never hurts to get a comment or two. Otherwise, the image would just sit there and go to waste, you'd never learn anything this way.

I submitted a picture that I think isn't too great, but hey, I'm playing around with my camera and whatever comes out comes out and it'd be interesting to see what other people think of it.

Kenny

02/09/2004 07:16:04 PM · #19

Well, I have to hand it to you guys. I listened and I'm not doing bad. I don't see a ribbon in my future, but I just knew I would get trampled. I expected much less than I'm recieveing, and as we know, that can change between now and the end, but still, I see some that like what I put up and that makes it worth it.

Did I just say that?

Kerry

02/09/2004 07:23:50 PM · #20

deafwolf..I'm new at this...been posting other places...but joined here to try the challenge aspect...I'm still getting used to the "rules"...my first try I went literal with the challenge...second time I obsessed over the size and now all my reviews say nice pix but too small...it's all for learning and fun...so don't have a cow man (to quote Bart the Sage)and just upload...and live to enter another challenge!!!

gpierson

Sony DSC-P52

02/09/2004 10:37:33 PM · #21

It is a little discouraging at times when you receive the occasional nasty unwarranted comment BUT you realize it is all totally worth entering when you get wonderful and warm responses. This is such a learning process for me. Critiques are meant to help you progress.

Kerry

02/09/2004 11:34:02 PM · #22

gpierson...you are so right...and if one wants to truly join (and post comments) it might quite seem like jumping into the deep end at times...lol...so we must swim with camera at the ready :)
although I now worry about the next submissions...*trembling as I hit the submit button* AGH!!!!

brett2004