Something New II - DPChallenge Forums

05/10/2004 03:15:40 PM · #77

Haha, I am not doing well either, but it's funny someone would DQ it. I look at it and wonder what they saw in it to DQ the photo! Baffling really, but oh well. I've got proof enough.

goinskiing

Canon EOS-6D

Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS

05/10/2004 03:19:10 PM · #78

I got a DQ request as well. No big deal though because I am completely legit. I am getting slaughtered as well, with a 4.63 and no comments. I think I have hit a rut, hopefully I will pull out soon.

scrum8

Canon EOS-50D

05/10/2004 03:29:01 PM · #79

Looks like I'm in good company. Got my first ever DQ request. Still haven't figure out what prompted it, but at 4.9 its not going to hurt to be DQ'd.

pmichaud

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

05/10/2004 03:38:55 PM · #80

Originally posted by goinskiing:

I got a DQ request as well. No big deal though because I am completely legit. I am getting slaughtered as well, with a 4.63 and no comments. I think I have hit a rut, hopefully I will pull out soon.

Hey, me too. I was afraid I might although it is completely legit. Not faring well in the ratings, but oh well, I like the picture. Sounds like someone's having fun with DQ requests. Bring 'em on!!

MrAkamai

Canon EOS-50D

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM

05/10/2004 03:53:51 PM · #81

Folks, relax. The judging just started so wait a day or two for the ratings to stabilize. :) And just fyi, I have about 50 votes and only 6 comments. All I voted as helpful but one portion was sort of iffy and I will PM that person at the end of the challenge. I mean, it's hard to change the shape of the background, right?

As for my shot, it was something far from new, especially the background (it's circa 1930s). So, my take on the challenge was exactly as stated. I took a picture where I've never taken pictures before and it's a subject that's totally new to me. If I get points deducted because it's not a new object or something that suggests new, so be it. I personally liked the resulting photo and I hope others do to.

mirdonamy

Olympus 50mm f/1.8 MF Normal Zuiko

05/10/2004 04:59:27 PM · #82

My photos are almost always in the upper 4's. I really hope to break the 6 barrier one day. I only have one comment, but usually only get a few. I heard most people don't comment between 4 and 8 usually. Oh well.

My photo is of something as old as the earth itself, but it's new to me since I have never taken pictures there before or of that type of thing (specifically). It was hard to find something I had never taken a photo of, so I had to get very specific as to what that would be. Fun time though!

emorgan49

Olympus E-5

05/11/2004 08:11:02 AM · #83

Something New II has some great shots - the first one I opened was a 10! I'm scoring the entries exceptionally high. Goes to show that a nudge out of the usual rut can be a great thing.

PDavis

Canon EOS-20D

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

05/11/2004 09:18:26 AM · #84

I wonder if someone is going through alot of the photos and trying to DQ them? I also got a DQ request and my score is not so hot. I am only getting a 4.8. I am flattered that someone thinks it should be DQ'd though.

amsmyth

Nikon D50

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4.0-5.6G ED

05/11/2004 11:05:04 AM · #85

It never even occured to me, reading the challenge, that it was to be a pic of something new. I took it to mean that I should go somewhere I had never taken photos and shoot something I wouldn't normally think to capture. I did that and am heading down with a bang...I found something so far from my usual interests that I was pleased and it printed well but it is not making it in the challenge. Oh well.

Canon EOS-60D

Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

05/11/2004 11:17:41 AM · #86

My picture is heading down as well...I took a picture of something that is definitely NOT new, but I read the challenge as many of you did - photograph something you have not entered before in a place you have never taken pictures before. That's exactly what I did. I've had seven wonderful, positive comments, and my score was up at 6.17 last night after 53 votes, but this morning it's going back down...5.97 after 91 votes. Oh well, I like it and it was very different for me. That's what it's all about! :o)

moodville

Nikon D100

05/11/2004 11:33:36 AM · #87

Originally posted by amsmyth:

Your assumption was correct. It is meant to be something new to you, not something that is actually new to the world or new to DPC.

Zoomdak

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

05/11/2004 11:43:51 AM · #88

Originally posted by laurielblack:

I've had seven wonderful, positive comments, and my score was up at 6.17 last night after 53 votes, but this morning it's going back down...5.97 after 91 votes. Oh well, I like it and it was very different for me. That's what it's all about! :o)

You're lucky, that's the highest score I've heard so far.
I'm currently hanging on a 5 with 90 votes. Low point of 4.6, high of 5.1. Interesting to watch.

Konador

Canon EOS-500D Rebel T1i

05/11/2004 11:46:28 AM · #89

Originally posted by Zoomdak:

Originally posted by laurielblack:
I've had seven wonderful, positive comments, and my score was up at 6.17 last night after 53 votes, but this morning it's going back down...5.97 after 91 votes. Oh well, I like it and it was very different for me. That's what it's all about! :o)

You're lucky, that's the highest score I've heard so far.
I'm currently hanging on a 5 with 90 votes. Low point of 4.6, high of 5.1. Interesting to watch.

6.38 :)
I know two people in the 7s

drgsoell

Olympus C-750UZ

05/11/2004 11:46:36 AM · #90

Reading the description of the challenge tells me that this is almost a Free Study type challenge. I can understand when looking at a landscape the disbelief that this is that photographer's first time doing that kind of shot, but I assume that they are telling the truth. I don't see any reason for a "Does not fit the challenge" comment on any shot this week.

I am voting as if all shots fit the theme. Also, there are LOTS of great shots. A couple that are less than OK, but only a couple of 3's, no 2's or 1's so far.

drg

Artifacts

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

05/11/2004 11:51:43 AM · #91

The paranoia over whether or not an image meets the challenge has more to do with psychology than photography.

It is evident when you take a challenge like this one that is perfectly straightforward but which still generates this much discussion. The interesting part is at the time of judging it is impossible to tell if the challenge was met or not, but you will find people commenting on that anyway.

In the abstract challenge there were probably 15 images better than mine (I was 4th for the GREEN ribbon :) ) that finished lower more or less because mine was viewed as being "more abstract" with a "more abstract" title.

melismatica

Minolta DiMAGE F200

05/11/2004 11:53:53 AM · #92

Originally posted by mirdonamy:

That's a shame that you people are giving you scores less than five without commenting. I'm feeling discouraged because I've had NO comments. Here's my current stats:

Something New II
Votes: 79
Avg Vote: 4.5949
Comments: 0
Updated: 05/11/04 11:45 am

Obviously there's a problem with my photo. I can't blame all those votes on people misinterpreting the guidelines. Of course, I guess at 4.59 (pretty consistent)--wavering b/w 4.60 -ish and 4.54-ish) there are a few people voting 5's who think it's okay technically and just not worth commenting on. I'm not a statitician (I'm not even sure I can spell it!) but there are probably a lot more low votes so c'mon folks, take a moment and tell me why so I can do better next time.

I have to pat myself on the back for voting on [every] entry this time (except my own of course) and commenting on 25 % of those. I still have to go back and leave a few more comments for a couple I scored lower.

TrollMan

Fujifilm X-T4

Fujifilm XF 35mm f/1.4

05/11/2004 12:05:06 PM · #93

I'm doing pretty good to be me... :)

Votes: 91
Avg Vote: 5.8132
Comments: 10
Updated: 05/11/04 12:01 pm

fas-ligand

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

05/11/2004 12:16:25 PM · #94

Originally posted by stdavidson:

When voting on this challenge, I did a thorough background check on everyone before I voted for an image, just to make sure it was something new to them. It's good to work for the FBI. =-)

ursula

Fujifilm X-T2

Fujifilm XF 55-200mm f/3.5-4.8 R LM OIS

05/11/2004 12:21:20 PM · #95

Originally posted by fas-ligand:

When voting on this challenge, I did a thorough background check on everyone before I voted for an image, just to make sure it was something new to them. It's good to work for the FBI. =-)

LOL. Good boy! Go get a donut ... :)))

Artifacts

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

05/11/2004 12:58:53 PM · #96

Originally posted by fas-ligand:

When voting on this challenge, I did a thorough background check on everyone before I voted for an image, just to make sure it was something new to them. It's good to work for the FBI. =-)

And just what did that check on me reveal? :)

For that matter, weren't you afraid that the FBI might check into your case? That might be taking a big chance. :)

mirdonamy

05/11/2004 01:02:12 PM · #97

I think most people who enter the member challenges read the 'description of the challenge' pretty well. I feel my votes are based on my photo, not how I met the challenge. I was submitted for DQ and I don't know why. And I think my photo will be DQ'd sadly. I batch all my images to change the file name, but I never thought that would hurt the original. Turns out, it does (since I used Photoshop to do it), and now I am screwed. I don't have a single image taken with a Digital Camera that has not been batched through PS. So, I have "no" original images. I need to find a new method. Sad, so sad. Say goodbye to my photo in Something New II. I'll tell you which one it is once it's DQ'd officially.

Zoomdak

05/11/2004 01:53:37 PM · #98

Originally posted by Konador:

6.38 :)
I know two people in the 7s

Well, you and them are probably in the top ten.
Dang people who can always score high. ;< No, just joking, if it weren't for them, there wouldn't be a standard, and it wouldn't be as fun.

doctornick

Apple iPhone 13 Pro