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Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0L USM

12/05/2007 11:21:51 PM · #26

Votes: 1 Views:1 Avg Vote:6.0000 Comments:0 Favorites:0

Votes: 3 Views:6 Avg Vote:4.3333 Comments:0 Favorites:0

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Avg Vote: 5.6757
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Well clawing its way up, comments are good, this is a very different shot, think some are getting it, which is what i want.

Message edited by author 2007-12-05 23:38:51.

slaakso

Olympus E-510

Olympus 50mm f/2.0 Macro ED Zuiko Digital

12/05/2007 11:32:31 PM · #27

I don't think I'll do as well as the last challenge. My first comment shows the possibility of the voting level. I have 400 percent more comments and we are early in the voting. I entered on a whim and who knows what will happen.

Good luck to all of you.

BrianR

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

12/06/2007 03:16:05 AM · #28

Originally posted by hywind:

Originally posted by hywind:
Details: "Create" a photo in which the viewer can "see" the "unseen."

I am at a total loss over this score

Votes:16
Views:23
Avg: 3.960

Under normal circomstances the subjects in this photo are totally unseen, having created a photo that they are seen, this response totally amazes me.

Votes: 46
Views: 87
Avg Vote: 4.4130
Comments: 3

It would appear that voters are believing this photo is of a poster, 'OH THEY ARE SO WRONG' it genuine creativity to see the unseen.

PLEASE SOMEONE ASK FOR A VALIDATION..

Votes: 69
Views: 123
Avg Vote: 4.5362
Comments: 3

Up is good

AdiGri

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

12/06/2007 10:26:23 AM · #29

Votes: 82
Views: 111
Avg Vote: 4.8049
Comments: 2
Favorites: 0

Is it just me or the photos in this challenge are not particularly good? Some are ok but most of them are (rightly so) within the 4.xx range. I thought mine will do better than 4.8 but looking at it again I guess that's the right score.

bauerfan71

Canon EOS-50D

12/06/2007 12:07:06 PM · #30

Hangin' in there...

Votes: 86
Views: 181
Avg Vote: 5.8721
Comments: 7
Favorites: 0
Wish Lists: 0

Olympus 50mm f/2.0 Macro ED Zuiko Digital

12/06/2007 01:22:38 PM · #31

I am still doing OK. Picked up a favorite. Definately an improvement over the last challenge I entered. I think all the action this week is over in the Self Portrait challenge. Some excellent work there. A bit more mixed on this one.
Votes: 99
Views: 173
Avg Vote: 6.0909
Comments: 5
Favorites: 1
Wish Lists: 0
Updated: 12/06/07 01:15 pm

slaakso

Olympus E-510

12/06/2007 02:46:19 PM · #32

If the trend continues, this will take over 2nd place in my challenges. That isn't saying much but I am hopeful.

Votes: 86
Views: 134
Avg Vote: 5.1163
Comments: 4

You guessed right, I haven't been scoring that well. It is fun to see what people like and don't like about an image. I am learning a lot and that is why I joined the site in the first place.

WCpilot

Nikon D700

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

12/06/2007 03:51:51 PM · #33

Well, I've been recovering a bit from that early beating.

Votes: 88
Views: 133
Avg Vote: 5.2159
Comments: 2
Favorites: 0
Wish Lists: 0
Updated: 12/06/07 03:49 pm

This is the first challenge I've entered with my new D300. So at least I have conclusively proven that its the photog, not that camera, that matters. Haha.

12/06/2007 04:01:48 PM · #34

Looks like you have an excellent chance of a Top Ten shot for that camera! Hehehe. I used to have the highest D80 shot but that was also because I was one of the first owners of it too!

robst

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

12/06/2007 04:30:12 PM · #35

What a downhill slide. From a 7 to a 5.4!
this site sucks.

WCpilot

Nikon D700

12/06/2007 05:10:14 PM · #36

Originally posted by JeffryZ:

Looks like you have an excellent chance of a Top Ten shot for that camera! Hehehe. I used to have the highest D80 shot but that was also because I was one of the first owners of it too!

Haha, I hadn't thought of that! Man, I should buy new cameras all the time. I'd be famous! I'm a genius, haha.

louisp

12/06/2007 06:15:48 PM · #37

Looks like I'm hovering around the 4.4* range. Well, since I didn't have any preconceived expectations I'm not disappointed.

Votes: 95
Views: 160
Avg Vote: 4.4737
Comments: 3

Message edited by author 2007-12-06 18:16:39.

hahn23

Canon EOS-5D Mark IV

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS II USM Lens

12/06/2007 07:13:58 PM · #38

At approx. 100 votes, having recovered more than 2.0000 (two) full points from the score after the first 10 voters, I'm wondering what those early voters were seeing (or not seeing) (or smoking) to cause them to trash my image so severely. Anyway, I think a 2 point recovery from the early 10 voters' opinion is a record for me.

I understand the cultural differences involved here and the fact that this is an international site. Still, I think if some do not believe what they are seeing, they should ask for a verification before casting low votes.

My image is not one of my favorites, but it clearly meets the challenge. Just not sure what is going on in this challenge. I voted and found images to fill a normal distribution of scores, from 1 to 10.

slaakso

Olympus E-510

Olympus 50mm f/2.0 Macro ED Zuiko Digital

12/06/2007 07:44:10 PM · #39

Bruce Sprinsteins song seems fitting for the trend in my entry now. 'Going down, down, down, down' etc...... Don't like the limited commenting though.

Votes: 94
Views: 148
Avg Vote: 5.0957
Comments: 4

killjoy181

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0L USM

12/06/2007 09:54:57 PM · #40

Votes: 1 Views:1 Avg Vote:6.0000 Comments:0

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@100 Well that is a long climb, did make it to 5.8xx but last 7-8 votes dropped it some, Still very happy and thanks for the comments, they are good. Don't think anyone knows what this unseen is!

Message edited by author 2007-12-06 22:55:17.

ralph

Nikon Z9

12/06/2007 09:59:04 PM · #41

Votes: 101
Views: 205
Avg Vote: 5.4455
Comments: 10

running 50/50 people who get it & the "huh??" crowd ..

robst

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

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

12/07/2007 01:37:30 AM · #42

[quote=hahn23] At approx. 100 votes, having recovered more than 2.0000 (two) full points from the score after the first 10 voters, I'm wondering what those early voters were seeing (or not seeing) (or smoking) to cause them to trash my image so severely. Anyway, I think a 2 point recovery from the early 10 voters' opinion is a record for me.

I understand the cultural differences involved here and the fact that this is an international site. Still, I think if some do not believe what they are seeing, they should ask for a verification before casting low votes.

My image is not one of my favorites, but it clearly meets the challenge. Just not sure what is going on in this challenge. I voted and found images to fill a normal distribution of scores, from 1 to 10.

It happens all the time, my theory is some people trash your image because its better than theirs!! By they way you some very nice images in you gallery.

bauerfan71

Canon EOS-50D

12/07/2007 02:01:46 PM · #43

I'm really happy with this...

Votes: 118
Views: 243
Avg Vote: 5.9322
Comments: 10

But the last person gave me a 1 and no comment! That kinda ticks me off.

louisp

12/07/2007 03:45:17 PM · #44

Originally posted by bauerfan71:

I'm really happy with this...

Votes: 118
Views: 243
Avg Vote: 5.9322
Comments: 10

But the last person gave me a 1 and no comment! That kinda ticks me off.

Well, I've got to ask another elementary question. I see that you stated what the last vote score was for your submission. I know how to view my submissions voting summary but how do I see the individual votes?

Thanks for the help and patience.
Lp the d.... a.. new guy

Message edited by author 2007-12-07 15:45:53.

bauerfan71

Canon EOS-50D

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

12/07/2007 03:51:04 PM · #45

It's because I'm a huge nerd. I've been using the Excel spreadsheet from HawkeyeLonewolf. It tracks your score, and calculates the average of your scores since your last update. And being me, I am checking and updating obsessively. (sp?)

louisp

12/07/2007 04:09:11 PM · #46

Originally posted by bauerfan71:

Thanks, I'll know how to track it next challenge.
Lp

Sony 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 E-mount

12/07/2007 05:08:55 PM · #47

You can do it by hand too- multiply your averge by the number of votes cast and you get your total vote points. Refresh until you get another vote and multiply again (assuming you are a member- non-members don't get the refresh option). Subtract #1 from #2 and you know how many points you got from the last voter.

Hipychik

Sony Alpha a6000

12/07/2007 05:24:36 PM · #48

Votes: 116
Views: 198
Avg Vote: 5.4828
Comments: 7

I'm gettin' killed today!! I was at 5.59 when I got up this morning. OUCH!

12/07/2007 05:36:01 PM · #49

I think this is a tough one- both for voters and the shooters (us). If it is unseen, then how can the viewer be certain that it was captured properly? I think overall "wow" factor will be important. The more subtle or "unseen" the subject, the poorer the image may do.

killjoy181