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Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

04/10/2013 12:18:27 AM · #1

You have rated 65 of 108 images (60%) in this challenge.
You have commented on 5 of 108 images (5%) in this challenge.
You have given an average score of 6.4615.

Doing ok, though not quite as good as what I'm giving.

Votes: 4
Views: 9
Avg Vote: 6.0000
Comments: 0

Cory

Canon EOS-1D Mark IV

04/10/2013 12:29:54 AM · #2

Spiffy comment Spiffy. Even if you do ride on skinny rubber. ;)

Votes: 5
Views: 14
Avg Vote: 5.0000
Comments: 1

Message edited by author 2013-04-10 00:30:12.

Samsung Galaxy S22, S22+, S22 Ultra

04/10/2013 12:32:48 AM · #3

Originally posted by Cory:

Spiffy comment Spiffy. Even if you do ride on skinny rubber. ;)

Depends on what bike I'm riding. Though even my fat tire bike has drop bars so it looks like a weird mutant road bike.

Tiberius

Panasonic Lumix G 14mm F2.5 ASPH

04/10/2013 12:35:21 AM · #4

Votes: 6
Views: 18
Avg Vote: 5.8333
Comments: 0

ShaneBlake

Nikon D7100

Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM for Nikon

04/10/2013 12:47:18 AM · #5

Votes: 8
Views: 20
Avg Vote: 5.5000

still early... still lots of time to move around...

ThingFish

Olympus OM-D E-M1

Olympus 12-50mm MZuiko Digital ED F:3.5-6.3 EZ

04/10/2013 04:46:33 AM · #6

Richard (hahn23) made the following comment in the bike thread leading up to this challenge:
"My suggestion is that creative, unique and standard interpretations of "bikes" be welcomed"

So far it looks like mine is not being welcomed too much. I won't give away which of the above 3 possibilities I eventually decided to go with.

ytshuva

Sony Alpha a7R III

Sigma 85mm f/1.4 FG HSM Art

04/10/2013 06:13:34 AM · #7

6 is my favorite score here..:)
6 means you uploaded a great photo, yet not fascinating enough to bit top 10..
6 means that you can have more effort to your image..(5 strobes and amazing model is a start..)
6 means that this image can get 50 likes in Facebook..
6 means that your image did better then 30-100 images that got 5.9..
6 means that the viewers spend 0.2 sec' more then 5-5.5 images..

at this stage of the voting, 6 means you can end with 5.8665875 :) or higher :)

ThingFish

Olympus OM-D E-M1

Olympus 12-50mm MZuiko Digital ED F:3.5-6.3 EZ

04/10/2013 06:36:31 AM · #8

Doing lots better then in the leading lines challenge but it's a bit disconcerting that
my score keeps dropping not climbing. Was almost at 5.0 at around 8 votes then the rot started setting in.
That 1 fave makes me happy though :)

Votes: 17
Views: 42
Avg Vote: 4.4118
Comments: 0
Favorites: 1
Wish Lists: 0
Updated: 04/10/13 06:55 am

Message edited by author 2013-04-10 06:58:17.

vawendy

Sony Alpha 1

Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS

04/10/2013 06:57:04 AM · #9

People aren't impressed.

5.4

Should have put in the funkier one that would have scored lower. :)

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

04/10/2013 08:53:36 AM · #10

Was flip-flopping across the 6 mark right after rollover, and I was expecting to find it in the mid 5's this morning. Was pleasantly surprised instead.

Votes: 21
Views: 54
Avg Vote: 6.2381
Comments: 1

giantmike

Canon EOS R6

04/10/2013 09:52:10 AM · #11

Originally posted by vawendy:

People aren't impressed.

5.4

Should have put in the funkier one that would have scored lower. :)

This is mt sentiment exactly! With a much lower score already...

lady

Canon EOS-600D/T3 Rebel

04/10/2013 09:52:33 AM · #12

I am not a photographer (duh), I try to do dpchallege so I get better at taking photos, But with no feedback and only scores I simply don't know how to make my images better, Of course I am doing the best that I can but its limited to what I know and understand. I wish average and lower than average photos would recieve more comments too, they are the photos that need comments more than the top ones.

Garry

Canon EOS-7D

04/10/2013 12:10:09 PM · #13

Originally posted by lady:

after the challenge, you can post your image and ask for feedback.

Already voted, so PM me, and I will leave you a comment.

Alex_Petrini

Sony Alpha a7R III

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM

04/10/2013 12:16:37 PM · #14

Originally posted by Yo_Spiff:

Same here but it's currently in the dark side of 6 :)

Asahi 55mm f/1.8 Super-Multi-Coated Takumar, M42 Mount

04/10/2013 12:19:48 PM · #15

Originally posted by lady:

But with no feedback and only scores I simply don't know how to make my images better, Of course I am doing the best that I can but its limited to what I know and understand. I wish average and lower than average photos would recieve more comments too, they are the photos that need comments more than the top ones.

When I was new here, I commented a lot more, and mostly on the mid range votes I handed out. One can actually learn more by leaving comments than by waiting to receive them. Many others have had the same experience. Detailed commenting on all the entries takes a lot of time and effort, and one does not really know if such efforts are going to someone who wants or needs them.

It is easy to find nice things to say about the entry you like, and also easy to find the problems to point out in the ones you find to be poor. The midrange votes are the hardest. By making yourself analyze why you find an entry ok but not outstanding, you will learn things that you can apply to your own photography.

And like Gary said, you can request feedback after the challenge. Many people will be happy to tell you what they voted on it and why. Someone may also do a re edit on your image to show you how much better it would be with Godzilla in it. (It's actually considered an honor to have your image 'Zilla'd)

Message edited by author 2013-04-10 12:23:29.

Epsi

Canon EOS-450D Rebel XSi

04/10/2013 12:36:41 PM · #16

Originally posted by lady:

In addition to what has been already suggested consider joining the TPL. That should be an efficient way to get good critical feedback regularly.

Also, the Critique Club might be back in business.

hahn23

Canon EOS-5D Mark IV

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM Lens

04/10/2013 12:53:08 PM · #17

Originally posted by theFREDfactor:

Bikes
Votes: 35
Views: 72
Avg Vote: 4.3714
Comments: 0

"Intolerance respecting other people's religion is toleration itself in comparison with intolerance respecting other people's art."
Wallace Stevens

Hey, my photo is very average, but my score is much lower than expected during this era of intolerance at DPC.

lady

Canon EOS-600D/T3 Rebel

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

04/10/2013 12:55:38 PM · #18

Originally posted by Epsi:

Originally posted by lady:
I am not a photographer (duh), I try to do dpchallege so I get better at taking photos, But with no feedback and only scores I simply don't know how to make my images better, Of course I am doing the best that I can but its limited to what I know and understand. I wish average and lower than average photos would recieve more comments too, they are the photos that need comments more than the top ones.

In addition to what has been already suggested consider joining the TPL. That should be an efficient way to get good critical feedback regularly.

Also, the Critique Club might be back in business.

Thank you so much for your responses everyone

Yandrosxx

Apple iPhone 5

04/10/2013 01:17:56 PM · #19

There's also an outtakes thread in which folks post shots they considered entering but didn't. Helps to know if you would have faired better heading another direction.

Strikeslip

Canon EOS-5D

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

04/10/2013 01:30:45 PM · #20

Originally posted by hahn23:

Originally posted by theFREDfactor:
Richard (hahn23) made the following comment in the bike thread leading up to this challenge:
"My suggestion is that creative, unique and standard interpretations of "bikes" be welcomed"

So far it looks like mine is not being welcomed too much. I won't give away which of the above 3 possibilities I eventually decided to go with.

Bikes
Votes: 35
Views: 72
Avg Vote: 4.3714
Comments: 0

"Intolerance respecting other people's religion is toleration itself in comparison with intolerance respecting other people's art."
Wallace Stevens

Hey, my photo is very average, but my score is much lower than expected during this era of intolerance at DPC.

A deer on a mountain Does Not Meet this Challenge unless the deer's four legs have been amputated and replaced with two wheels. ;-P

Strikeslip

Canon EOS-5D

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

04/10/2013 01:34:29 PM · #21

Originally posted by lady:

Originally posted by Epsi:

Originally posted by lady:
I am not a photographer (duh), I try to do dpchallege so I get better at taking photos, But with no feedback and only scores I simply don't know how to make my images better, Of course I am doing the best that I can but its limited to what I know and understand. I wish average and lower than average photos would recieve more comments too, they are the photos that need comments more than the top ones.

In addition to what has been already suggested consider joining the TPL. That should be an efficient way to get good critical feedback regularly.

Also, the Critique Club might be back in business.

Thank you so much for your responses everyone

It helps to look at the work of a really bad photographer, such as this person here at DPC, and avoid making their mistakes.

lady

Canon EOS-600D/T3 Rebel