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11/26/2010 06:54:40 PM · #151 |
Votes: 62
Views: 123
Avg Vote: 5.3710
Comments: 4
Gonna get a print of this one made for our living room. |
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11/26/2010 06:56:57 PM · #152 |
Originally posted by timfythetoo:
Votes: 62
Views: 123
Avg Vote: 5.3710
Comments: 4
Gonna get a print of this one made for our living room. |
My thoughts exactly... however, for my photo not yours LOL
Message edited by author 2010-11-26 18:57:14. |
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11/26/2010 07:13:28 PM · #153 |
| Already done that. Picked it up at Costco this afternoon. |
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11/26/2010 07:25:29 PM · #154 |
| I'm not printing my Posthumous entry, but will probably print my Vintage which is a 5.3er. |
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11/26/2010 07:33:08 PM · #155 |
Originally posted by bvy:
I consider the low fives to be the doldrums -- when the masses don't feel passionately one way or the other about your entry. Really I was hoping for a lower score. Comments are favorable though. |
I really like your attitude.
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11/26/2010 08:04:11 PM · #156 |
Originally posted by h2:
Why enter at all, if not for the competition (i.e. score and placement)? |
Why enter competitions when they are so damn easy and the payout is only a graphic ribbon? The only challenge to these challenges is when you purposely limit yourself to less appealing subjects, inferior equipment or enter just the obscure challenges as rare as they are.
Now if you're so concern about the competitive nature of this web site then maybe you should be ranting against the ribbon hogs instead. They are the ones who actually "play the game" yet most take the easy way out. It's far too easy to do well in the challenges when all you do is shoot bright, colorful, pretty or exotic subjects. You're assured of a 6+ score at mininum just by getting the subject in focus, provided of course you screwed on a high quality lens before taking the shot. Of course, none of that requires any real skill, but it's basically all you need in order to do well in the challenges.
The real skill is in making good photographs, which are the kind that strike more than one cord and aren't forgotten. Contrast that to the typical ribbon winning shot, which is often flushed from memory the moment it's pulled from the front page. It resurfaces only when the the challenge topic rolls by again and someone in an act of lunacy decides to post a link to the previous results and so the cycle starts all over again. The system is setup to produce disposables not photographs, but every so often you have challenges like this that try to get things back on the right track to making us better photographers and not just better contestants.
Message edited by author 2010-11-26 20:09:01.
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11/26/2010 08:13:20 PM · #157 |
Originally posted by yanko:
Originally posted by h2:
Why enter at all, if not for the competition (i.e. score and placement)? |
Why enter competitions when they are so damn easy and the payout is only a graphic ribbon? The only challenge to these challenges is when you purposely limit yourself to less appealing subjects, inferior equipment or enter just the obscure challenges as rare as they are.
Now if you're so concern about the competitive nature of this web site then maybe you should be ranting against the ribbon hogs instead. They are the ones who actually "play the game" yet most take the easy way out. It's far too easy to do well in the challenges when all you do is shoot bright, colorful, pretty or exotic subjects. You're assured of a 6+ score at mininum just by getting the subject in focus, provided of course you screwed on a high quality lens before taking the shot. Of course, none of that requires any real skill, but it's basically all you need in order to do well in the challenges.
The real skill is in making good photographs, which are the kind that strike more than one cord and aren't forgotten. Contrast that to the typical ribbon winning shot, which is often flushed from memory the moment it's pulled from the front page. It resurfaces only when the the challenge topic rolls by again and someone in an act of lunacy decides to post a link to the previous results and so the cycle starts all over again. The system is setup to produce disposables not photographs, but every so often you have challenges like this that try to get things back on the right track to making us better photographers and not just better contestants. |
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Message edited by author 2010-11-26 21:22:48.
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11/26/2010 08:14:25 PM · #158 |
| My image doesn't seem to impress Don very much. He only gave me a very polite comment :) |
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11/26/2010 09:01:56 PM · #159 |
Originally posted by vawendy:
This challenge was a blast on which to vote! I tried looking through someone else's eyes while voting on this one. I looked for stories, textures, mixtures, & feelings. I gave 7s, 8s, and 9s to photos that I wouldn't have looked twice at 2 years ago. I gave 7s, 8s to photos that I wouldn't have given 7s or 8s to in another challenge, yet suddenly they're more compelling and more interesting after viewing them from a different standpoint.
We need more challenges like this. :D
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I have read some other similar posts, and i may add my own similarly-worded post later. Basically, most of the people who apppreciate the typical ribbon-winning entries are trying to broaden their horizons by trying to appreciate the posthumous-type images. I just hope that those who have passionate dedication to posthumous-type images would reciprocate by also trying to appreciate the other images here on DPC, ie, the typical ribbon-winning images. |
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11/26/2010 09:02:53 PM · #160 |
Originally posted by Cyberlandz:
I just hope that those who have passionate dedication to posthumous-type images would reciprocate by also trying to appreciate the other images here on DPC, ie, the typical ribbon-winning images. |
DNMC |
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11/26/2010 09:10:37 PM · #161 |
Originally posted by bvy:
Originally posted by Cyberlandz:
I just hope that those who have passionate dedication to posthumous-type images would reciprocate by also trying to appreciate the other images here on DPC, ie, the typical ribbon-winning images. |
DNMC |
yep, DNMC in this thread and challenge. Im just saying...
ETA: reciprocate to what? my statement doesn;t make sense.. oh wait, you only quoted a portion of it and not the whole thing. classic example of how not to broaden one's horizon -- by limiting one's vision to a portion of a larger concept.
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11/26/2010 09:19:35 PM · #162 |
You have rated 133 of 133 images (100%) in this challenge.
You have commented on 3 images (2%) in this challenge.
You have given an average score of 7.8271.
I hope to get time to give more comments throughout the next few days. I haven't entered any challenges in here for months now but, I truly enjoyed scoring and viewing THIS challenge!!! There were some absolutely BRILLIANT and creative shots in this one. The lowest score that I could possibly give in this challenge was a 6. Stunning work!
I SO wish that these types of photos were the "norm" as it brings out the "creative genius" in all of the photogs who entered this challenge vs the regular style of DPC Advertising/Magazine/Stock Photo style shots that we normally see grace the front pages of the challenges each week.
Great work everyone! ALL of them are entries to be proud of!!! :) |
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11/26/2010 09:34:07 PM · #163 |
Originally posted by Cyberlandz:
Originally posted by bvy:
Originally posted by Cyberlandz:
I just hope that those who have passionate dedication to posthumous-type images would reciprocate by also trying to appreciate the other images here on DPC, ie, the typical ribbon-winning images. |
DNMC |
yep, DNMC in this thread and challenge. Im just saying...
ETA: reciprocate to what? my statement doesn;t make sense.. oh wait, you only quoted a portion of it and not the whole thing. classic example of how not to broaden one's horizon -- by limiting one's vision to a portion of a larger concept. |
I don't categorize images by "looks like a ribbon winner" / "looks like a posthumous winner." I like what I like and vote accordingly. If what I happened to like wins a ribbon, great! If not, great!
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11/26/2010 09:40:49 PM · #164 |
Originally posted by bvy:
Originally posted by Cyberlandz:
Originally posted by bvy:
Originally posted by Cyberlandz:
I just hope that those who have passionate dedication to posthumous-type images would reciprocate by also trying to appreciate the other images here on DPC, ie, the typical ribbon-winning images. |
DNMC |
yep, DNMC in this thread and challenge. Im just saying...
ETA: reciprocate to what? my statement doesn;t make sense.. oh wait, you only quoted a portion of it and not the whole thing. classic example of how not to broaden one's horizon -- by limiting one's vision to a portion of a larger concept. |
I don't categorize images by "looks like a ribbon winner" / "looks like a posthumous winner." I like what I like and vote accordingly. If what I happened to like wins a ribbon, great! If not, great! |
Great then. I vote the same way. |
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11/26/2010 09:43:02 PM · #165 |
Originally posted by Cyberlandz:
I have read some other similar posts, and i may add my own similarly-worded post later. Basically, most of the people who apppreciate the typical ribbon-winning entries are trying to broaden their horizons by trying to appreciate the posthumous-type images. I just hope that those who have passionate dedication to posthumous-type images would reciprocate by also trying to appreciate the other images here on DPC, ie, the typical ribbon-winning images. |
Uhhhh....making a statement that you hope that "those who have passionate dedication to posthumous-type images would reciprocate by also trying to appreciate the other images here on DPC, ie, the typical ribbon-winning images" is rather redundant because the "typical ribbon winning images" ARE "appreciated"....that's why they get the ribbons! LOL ;)
The point to many here (even non-Posthumous fans) is that this is a chance for other styles of photography, outside of the typical ribbon winning style, to shine for a change. Pretty much all of the other challenges reward the NON-Posthumous style. :) |
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11/26/2010 09:55:20 PM · #166 |
Originally posted by vawendy:
Originally posted by yanko:
Originally posted by h2:
Why enter at all, if not for the competition (i.e. score and placement)? |
Why enter competitions when they are so damn easy and the payout is only a graphic ribbon? The only challenge to these challenges is when you purposely limit yourself to less appealing subjects, inferior equipment or enter just the obscure challenges as rare as they are.
Now if you're so concern about the competitive nature of this web site then maybe you should be ranting against the ribbon hogs instead. They are the ones who actually "play the game" yet most take the easy way out. It's far too easy to do well in the challenges when all you do is shoot bright, colorful, pretty or exotic subjects. You're assured of a 6+ score at mininum just by getting the subject in focus, provided of course you screwed on a high quality lens before taking the shot. Of course, none of that requires any real skill, but it's basically all you need in order to do well in the challenges.
The real skill is in making good photographs, which are the kind that strike more than one cord and aren't forgotten. Contrast that to the typical ribbon winning shot, which is often flushed from memory the moment it's pulled from the front page. It resurfaces only when the the challenge topic rolls by again and someone in an act of lunacy decides to post a link to the previous results and so the cycle starts all over again. The system is setup to produce disposables not photographs, but every so often you have challenges like this that try to get things back on the right track to making us better photographers and not just better contestants. |
It may be easy to you, but to most of the world, they're not. How sad that you want to belittle all of it, just because our tastes are different than yours. |
[My post removed in response to edit of the original post].
Message edited by author 2010-11-26 21:58:01.
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11/26/2010 09:59:15 PM · #167 |
Posthumous Ribbon
Votes: 68
Views: 156
Avg Vote: 6.1324
Comments: 10
Favorites: 2
Wish Lists: 0
Updated: 11/26/10 09:58 pm |
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11/26/2010 10:03:46 PM · #168 |
yes, J-me. they are appreciated by the majority. That's why they ribbon. Agreed. And yes, "here" is not the correct thread for my previous post. But im not asking the majority to appreciate the ribbon winning entries, because we both agree, they already do. Im asking a "minority" to try to appreciate them as well, as much as what everyone who joined this challenge is trying to appreciate post-humous type of images.
Oh by the way, i really like the two wine-glasses in your top-five photos, particularly the one with water drops. |
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11/26/2010 10:13:30 PM · #169 |
Originally posted by posthumous:
Posthumous Ribbon
Votes: 68
Views: 156
Avg Vote: 6.1324
Comments: 10
Favorites: 2
Wish Lists: 0
Updated: 11/26/10 09:58 pm |
Seems like you know your style LOL |
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11/26/2010 10:20:32 PM · #170 |
Posthumous Ribbon
Votes: 70
Views: 125
Avg Vote: 4.8714
Comments: 4
Favorites: 0
Wish Lists: 0
Updated: 11/26/10 10:16 pm
Quite a long shot from a DPC blue.
Not impressive enough to Don.
And some have posted a lower score, so I doubt i will win DPC hat, too.
Lost in all frontiers for this challenge. |
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11/26/2010 10:25:47 PM · #171 |
Originally posted by yanko:
The real skill is in making good photographs, which are the kind that strike more than one cord and aren't forgotten. |
Ummmmm, Richard, Dear...are you demanding that I venture beyond the realm of DPC ribbon hunting and into the realm of producing a creatively unfettered and unforgettable image of inspiration for all the world to hold close to their hearts for all eternity?!
That's too much for me...
::Promptly faints!::
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11/26/2010 10:29:11 PM · #172 |
since i had to shoot this without the usual photo camera
doing not so bad
wish the score was lower though
Votes: 70
Views: 139
Avg Vote: 4.6143
Comments: 2 |
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11/26/2010 10:32:49 PM · #173 |
Originally posted by hihosilver:
Originally posted by yanko:
The real skill is in making good photographs, which are the kind that strike more than one cord and aren't forgotten. |
Ummmmm, Richard, Dear...are you demanding that I venture beyond the realm of DPC ribbon hunting and into the realm of producing a creatively unfettered and unforgettable image of inspiration for all the world to hold close to their hearts for all eternity?!
That's too much for me...
::Promptly faints!:: |
Can you have it by Monday?
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11/26/2010 10:45:33 PM · #174 |
Thanks for the comments. Melethia, tanguera and bmartuch were far too complimentary. Don's however felt forced. He just noted some basic features about the photo like a taxman reading a return. Trollman complained about the one thing in the photo that ties it to the title. All good though. I haven't voted yet but I have been trying to leave some comments.
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11/26/2010 11:55:38 PM · #175 |
Originally posted by bvy:
I consider the low fives to be the doldrums -- when the masses don't feel passionately one way or the other about your entry. |
I was originally a little amazed about this phenomenon, but I came to this same conclusion about how folks feel about stuff like this. The evidence that led me to this was... my new lowest scoring entry in a recent challenge got the same number of comments during voting as my highest scoring entry (9, and currently 12 vs 16), but my shots typically score mid-pack and get from 2-4 comments, with the "better" ones getting a couple more. It's interesting stuff to think about.
The 4 I have, so far, on this challenge ( posthumous,  tanguera, bohemka, TrollMan) are enough to make me feel like it was worth entering (thank you!). I was pleasantly surprised when I looked just 2 hours after voting started (before heading to bed) and already had 2 of those comments. I keep wondering if I picked "the right shot" from my candidates, but it was the one I liked best "at that moment". I won't sweat the unimportant details now that the choice was made, as I was really happy with quite a few of the shots I got after going out to shoot for this challenge. One of the others could still end up being my Free Study submission for November. :)
Message edited by author 2010-11-26 23:58:35. |
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