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04/23/2007 10:32:37 PM · #1 |
| I am really disappointed about my insect entry - didn't think it would score THAT low... :( |
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04/23/2007 10:26:10 PM · #2 |
We get to meet the butterfly face on in Sandy's shot. I wouldn't underestimate that. The plane of focus is also on the butterfly's eyes.
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04/23/2007 09:33:01 PM · #3 |
Well, I'm brave enough to be the first to pick on my photo (and probably not the last!)
When I look at it objectively, I'm guessing that the voters noticed a couple of fairly big flaws--the first being that the shot is a little bit overexposed, making the colors a tad bit unnatural. The colors in the ribboning shot very accurately depict what they eye would see, and I think that appeals to many voters, particularly in a Minimal Editing challenge. Perhaps people honestly felt that mine was too processed? Or just had that look to it?
And, secondly, I had to use a pretty shallow DOF cause I had my macro lens on :-) So there's that nasty blurred leaf in the foreground that's pretty distracting. The focus on the ribboning shot is also spot on, and the larger DOF really enhances that I think. |
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04/23/2007 08:25:53 PM · #4 |
Now, I didn't enter, but I DID vote on all entries- and with absolutly NO offense to the winner- I'm not exactly understanding the third place pick. I'm just wondering if anyone else voted picture B higher than picture A? better yet-why? Did I miss something?
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04/23/2007 08:10:29 PM · #5 |
| top toy butterfly.. last :P |
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04/23/2007 03:43:53 AM · #6 |
| Paper bugs didn't do so well though :D |
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04/23/2007 01:01:27 AM · #7 |
Originally posted by DrAchoo:
Originally posted by Beautiful-Joe:
...I garantee you that there will be atleast one spider picture in the top ten. |
I think you haven't been here long enough... :)
I'll take your bet and guarantee you a spider (without an insect) will NOT be in the Top 10. The drag of the DNMC vote will be too strong for even a great picture to overcome... |
Well, looks like every once in a while, I'm right.
Top non-insect came in 32nd (the pillbug)
Top spider...59th (eating an insect)
Top Spider without an insect...109th
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04/16/2007 08:05:33 AM · #8 |
Originally posted by dssagent88:
People, this is a minimal editing challenge. Do you think that comments like "great shot, but it's a bit pale" is really going to help me with a minimal editing challenge??? I know it's pale! I couln't fix the colors! Look at the subject matter and composition, and not if my insect had the light hitting him the perfect way... Geez... |
Actually in a minimal editing challenge it is up to you to get it right in the camera. So if the light wasn't right you have to expose properly, light it properly and if you can't do that, don't enter! OK, maybe not that extreme, but really, you cannot rely on photoshop to fix your lighting problems.
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04/16/2007 04:35:01 AM · #9 |
| People, this is a minimal editing challenge. Do you think that comments like "great shot, but it's a bit pale" is really going to help me with a minimal editing challenge??? I know it's pale! I couln't fix the colors! Look at the subject matter and composition, and not if my insect had the light hitting him the perfect way... Geez... |
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04/15/2007 11:34:09 PM · #10 |
| if i was fat, and a lady, id be singin... i just kinda want to get this one over with... see how low my first score can actually be... who wants to put bets down... we could make a college fund for some one.. Ha, Good luck to all with only 26 minutes left until submit time is over. |
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04/15/2007 10:10:03 PM · #11 |
Originally posted by Rebecca:
Originally posted by JunieMoon:
Originally posted by Rebecca:
I hadn't intended to enter, but came across my subject quite by accident yesterday while procrastinating working my Management paper. I cannot believe how ridiculously good it turned out. Probably nothing compared to what some people here likely got, but the moment I saw it at a display size in PhotoShop, I started cackling with glee... |
Well, you will probably clean up. Those unintentional shots that just seem to come to folks always seem to do the best. It is written in the stars, It is fated. Rebecca will be the winner.
I have an idea what it might be, but I won't spoil the fun. |
Oh, I doubt it. There's always something brighter and shinier than what I put in. I was really excited about my Trees entry, too, also Minimal Editing, and then wasn't so excited anymore once I saw what it was up against. I pretty much expect that to be the case here, too. |
Funny you should say that about your trees challenge. When I entered mine and looked at the others, I thought for sure it would not go any higher than 30%. Well it ended up at around 90%. So you never know what the voters are gonna like until "the fat lady sings." (Nobody will be offended, I hope.) |
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04/15/2007 09:59:55 PM · #12 |
Originally posted by JunieMoon:
Originally posted by Rebecca:
I hadn't intended to enter, but came across my subject quite by accident yesterday while procrastinating working my Management paper. I cannot believe how ridiculously good it turned out. Probably nothing compared to what some people here likely got, but the moment I saw it at a display size in PhotoShop, I started cackling with glee... |
Well, you will probably clean up. Those unintentional shots that just seem to come to folks always seem to do the best. It is written in the stars, It is fated. Rebecca will be the winner.
I have an idea what it might be, but I won't spoil the fun. |
Oh, I doubt it. There's always something brighter and shinier than what I put in. I was really excited about my Trees entry, too, also Minimal Editing, and then wasn't so excited anymore once I saw what it was up against. I pretty much expect that to be the case here, too.
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04/15/2007 09:57:59 PM · #13 |
Was this timed to coincide with the movie release?
Locust Swarms Develop on the Red Sea Coast |
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04/15/2007 09:54:07 PM · #14 |
Originally posted by Rebecca:
I hadn't intended to enter, but came across my subject quite by accident yesterday while procrastinating working my Management paper. I cannot believe how ridiculously good it turned out. Probably nothing compared to what some people here likely got, but the moment I saw it at a display size in PhotoShop, I started cackling with glee... |
Well, you will probably clean up. Those unintentional shots that just seem to come to folks always seem to do the best. It is written in the stars, It is fated. Rebecca will be the winner.
I have an idea what it might be, but I won't spoil the fun.
Message edited by author 2007-04-15 21:55:12. |
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04/15/2007 09:49:07 PM · #15 |
| Oh, and my husband kindly brought home two ticks from his camping expedition this weekend. Unintentionally, I think. I actually had a lot of fun photographing them but then decided they might get DNMC'd for too many legs. I suppose I could have removed a couple of legs and tried to create another segment in their bodies so they appeared to meet the challenge, but I decided to go with the actual insect shot I got earlier. Not the most original shot I've ever taken, but definitely an insect. |
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04/15/2007 09:46:05 PM · #16 |
| I am in. Changed my mind on which to enter and this will be my downfall. Good luck to all. Looking forward to seeing what everyone came up with. |
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04/15/2007 09:45:23 PM · #17 |
Originally posted by GeneralE:
These are likely ladybugs or other predators which prey on a specific local pest.
Also, there are a lot of places you can by crickets as food for various non-dog/non-cat pets. |
I know about the crickets; the kids had anoles as adoptions from science projects which required crickets and mealworms. I don't miss that phase of their education ;-)
And can't ladybugs become terrible pests if they breed inside your house? I can just see someone picking some up, not quite getting around to the intended project, stashing the ladybugs in the basement and then WHAM - ladybugs everywhere. Still sounds like a good business strategy, though Home Depot may have to partner with an exterminator. |
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04/15/2007 09:42:09 PM · #18 |
Sooooo... went to the Bug Zoo, shot bunches, had one edited and ready, then decided to try out my first idea. I guess the Bug Zoo shot'll go into outtakes!
I'm sure my entry won't score highly, but I hope it causes a few grins :D |
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04/15/2007 09:41:01 PM · #19 |
Originally posted by Jutilda:
Originally posted by idnic:
I'm in. I shot a couple of different ideas this week. Trying to keep minimal in mind. Got to admit, I tried some fake bugs lol but they didn't work very well. I attended a butterfly exhibit, got nuthin... too windy. Finally went with something I shot on day one.
Did you know you can buy live packaged bugs at Home Depot for under $4? ;) |
where? In the garden department? I should own stock there and at Lowes and I've never seen bugs. |
Yup, and GenE is right, they sell the beneficial bugs that are good for the garden. :)
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04/15/2007 09:40:11 PM · #20 |
I hadn't intended to enter, but came across my subject quite by accident yesterday while procrastinating working my Management paper. I cannot believe how ridiculously good it turned out. Probably nothing compared to what some people here likely got, but the moment I saw it at a display size in PhotoShop, I started cackling with glee...
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04/15/2007 09:39:26 PM · #21 |
Originally posted by MaryO:
Originally posted by idnic:
Did you know you can buy live packaged bugs at Home Depot for under $4? ;) |
I thought they sold stuff to kill bugs! |
These are likely ladybugs or other predators which prey on a specific local pest.
Also, there are a lot of places you can by crickets as food for various non-dog/non-cat pets.
Message edited by author 2007-04-15 21:40:36. |
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04/15/2007 09:37:33 PM · #22 |
Originally posted by idnic:
Did you know you can buy live packaged bugs at Home Depot for under $4? ;) |
I thought they sold stuff to kill bugs! If they can sell you the bugs to create the infestation first that's a pretty damn good business strategy. |
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04/15/2007 09:32:10 PM · #23 |
Originally posted by idnic:
I'm in. I shot a couple of different ideas this week. Trying to keep minimal in mind. Got to admit, I tried some fake bugs lol but they didn't work very well. I attended a butterfly exhibit, got nuthin... too windy. Finally went with something I shot on day one.
Did you know you can buy live packaged bugs at Home Depot for under $4? ;) |
where? In the garden department? I should own stock there and at Lowes and I've never seen bugs. |
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04/15/2007 09:29:58 PM · #24 |
I'm in. I shot a couple of different ideas this week. Trying to keep minimal in mind. Got to admit, I tried some fake bugs lol but they didn't work very well. I attended a butterfly exhibit, got nuthin... too windy. Finally went with something I shot on day one.
Did you know you can buy live packaged bugs at Home Depot for under $4? ;)
Message edited by author 2007-04-15 21:30:27.
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04/15/2007 09:25:23 PM · #25 |
I hate minimal editing too. Im a raw shooter and would have sat this one out if I didn't have a good subject to shoot. However, I doubt it will do very well, but I did participate!
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