High votes on boring photographs - how?

Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II

10/03/2012 07:56:30 PM · #76

Here's my theory about trying to change voters ways of voting: the vast majority of voters don't participate in the forums, so your advice, suggestions, admonition, etc is lost on them. Those that do participate in these discussions have already been voting enough to do it the way they like to and/or resent being told how to vote.

Venser

Olympus 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO M.Zuiko

10/03/2012 07:59:26 PM · #77

Originally posted by Art Roflmao:

I just don't get why it gets rehashed over and over. I'll always be the guy that defends the people who don't vote according to klkitchens methods because, and I'll say it again, IT DOESN'T MATTER. That's right, bold, italicized and with caps lock on. So suck it up buttercup because all methods are equally valid. Learn to accept that and life will be much more enjoyable.

MinsoPhoto

Canon EOS-7D

Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM

10/03/2012 08:01:10 PM · #78

Originally posted by klkitchens:

Originally posted by MinsoPhoto:
Come on now, Art is not subjective. There are strict guidelines that all must follow when rating other photos. How dare any of you vote am 9-10 on something I hate and is clearly not correct. We are all the same, all the photos are the same and we must all vote the same.

You've misunderstood the discussion.

Of course Art (and art) is subjective. It's the scale used here that is the problem. If the site were more clear beyond 1 = BAD, 10 = GOOD so that people can put "meh" whereever on that line they choose it would be a great help.

Yes, I may rate yours EXCELLENT and someone else rates it FAIR -- that's the subjective part. But if all EXCELLENTS were 9s and all FAIRS were 5, we'd be a lot better off.

I don't see where this is an issue. If my average vote given in a challenge is a 7 and someone else is a 4 as long as we are both consistent with our scoring it all averages out in the end. If we were the only two people who voted and assuming we agreed on placements but the score given was 4 points different the placements would still end up the same. The scores would be averaged between our votes but the end would be the same. I think it would be more prudent to vote 100% so that each entry has been evaluated equally instead of "revising" the scale.

Melethia

Canon EOS-80D

10/03/2012 09:25:48 PM · #79

Originally posted by jusjoshing:

Originally posted by Melethia:
Dang - this wasn't the thread I was hoping it was. I want to know HOW to GET high votes on boring photographs! I'm VERY good at boring photographs! I just don't know how to get the high votes on them.

Oh, sure, the DPC pros will tell me that if I just comment a bit more, I'll pick up on how to get high scoring photographs here (I'm working on that, the commenting part) but that really won't help me much. What I want to know is how to score well with BORING photographs. Snapshots. That sort of thing.

Just wait and itll happen eventually if you dont change a thing :)

LOL! Been here since 2004. I think I've waited long enough. :-)

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

10/03/2012 09:38:32 PM · #80

Originally posted by Melethia:

Originally posted by jusjoshing:

Originally posted by Melethia:
Dang - this wasn't the thread I was hoping it was. I want to know HOW to GET high votes on boring photographs! I'm VERY good at boring photographs! I just don't know how to get the high votes on them.

Oh, sure, the DPC pros will tell me that if I just comment a bit more, I'll pick up on how to get high scoring photographs here (I'm working on that, the commenting part) but that really won't help me much. What I want to know is how to score well with BORING photographs. Snapshots. That sort of thing.

Just wait and itll happen eventually if you dont change a thing :)

LOL! Been here since 2004. I think I've waited long enough. :-)

Yeah... You've never had any good images, have you? ;)

And a 5.9 for this extremely boring photograph is pretty good too. :D

Message edited by author 2012-10-03 21:40:08.

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

10/03/2012 09:40:36 PM · #81

Originally posted by Melethia:

What I want to know is how to score well with BORING photographs.

Use a very sharp and shiny drill bit?

10/03/2012 09:41:22 PM · #82

Originally posted by GeneralE:

Originally posted by Melethia:
What I want to know is how to score well with BORING photographs.

Use a very sharp and shiny drill bit?

Melethia

Canon EOS-80D

10/03/2012 09:43:05 PM · #83

I do so hate that doll.

10/03/2012 09:44:29 PM · #84

Originally posted by Melethia:

I do so hate that doll.

Well, then there's a hell of an idea for a photographic series.

Torture the hated Middleton doll to death. Slowly, painfully, graphically.

You could think of it as a "Snuff" series. ;)

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

10/03/2012 09:47:33 PM · #85

This is a good start in fact....

PGerst

Canon EOS-20D

10/03/2012 10:03:55 PM · #86

Its the processing. Actually, the processing really draws out color, texture, and depth to the photograph. All of which are key elements in photography.

Originally posted by pederlol:

I am sorry to be a jerk, but how on earth can this get a 6+ score? Can someone tell me, why they score it that high? It's just... I don't understand.

I could pick many other pictures, this only serves as an example.

Melethia

Canon EOS-80D

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

10/03/2012 10:05:42 PM · #87

Originally posted by Cory:

Originally posted by Melethia:
I do so hate that doll.

Well, then there's a hell of an idea for a photographic series.

Torture the hated Middleton doll to death. Slowly, painfully, graphically.

You could think of it as a "Snuff" series. ;)

Ha! Not my doll and I don't think the owner would appreciate it being tortured. And it is a couple of thousand miles away. But a good idea!

The extremely boring photograph of the bike is my phone wallpaper. Apparently either I like it or I'm too lazy to change my wallpaper to something more exciting.

By the way, my own personal favorite picture of the year is even more boring. I will eventually get this printed on canvas when the next good Groupon comes along...

Message edited by author 2012-10-03 22:08:57.

vawendy

Sony Alpha 1

10/03/2012 10:07:19 PM · #88

Originally posted by Melethia:

This is the highest scoring boring photo I could find:

The voters really had lost there sanity on that one.

Devinder

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

10/03/2012 10:54:16 PM · #89

""""Originally posted by Devinder:
your problems with the complexity of 10 numbers assigning varying degrees of grades and that people view these numbers to mean different things? You d like a POS-BAD-OK-GOOD-EXCELLENT rating option that's clearly defined?
originally posted by kkitchens
Exactly!

Then we'd have one level of subjectivity instead of two.

Much more balanced.""""

i donno how to quote properly yet so this'll have to do.

Ok I get your pov, i may even agree that itd give a more clearcut answer on what people really think of your work, but signing up I knew that's how this site operates 0.o so i m fine with it.

edit: lol i found that quote icon

Message edited by author 2012-10-03 22:55:13.

Yo_Spiff

Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III

Olympus 12-100mm f/4.0 M.Zuiko ED IS PRO

10/03/2012 11:37:20 PM · #90

Originally posted by Cory:

And a 5.9 for this extremely boring photograph is pretty good too. :D

Boring? Again, that is a matter of perspective. I liked it a lot. But then I could be expected to, considering my own entry. Scored in the same neighborhood, as well.

BrennanOB

Canon EOS-1D Mark II

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

10/04/2012 01:01:28 AM · #91

I have found boring shots generally do well

anything to do with drills or drill bits.

10/04/2012 02:46:06 AM · #92

Originally posted by Yo_Spiff:

Originally posted by Cory:
And a 5.9 for this extremely boring photograph is pretty good too. :D

Boring? Again, that is a matter of perspective. I liked it a lot. But then I could be expected to, considering my own entry. Scored in the same neighborhood, as well.

Heh.. It worked. I was so baiting you Spiffy. :)

ETA: I like your shot much better, but only because I like crusty old buildings.

Message edited by author 2012-10-04 02:46:28.

Art Roflmao

Canon EOS-6D Mark II