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Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G

01/04/2006 07:09:48 AM · #51

Originally posted by missinseattle:

I have 2 views and neither of them like it lol. I give up. I think I've improved a lot and it's scoring lowest of anything I've ever entered lol.

I did look in to your pictures at least you are taken photograph more than most du here " so keep shooting :) "

vikas

Apple iPhone 13

01/04/2006 07:17:47 AM · #52

Went to bed happy with a 7.000
woke up to a

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not bad considering its above my average!

missinseattle

Nikon D200

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

01/04/2006 07:32:56 AM · #53

thank you vikas.

I've been shooting a lot lately lol. That happens when you are away from your camera for a couple weeks and go through shooting withdrawals hehe.

whiteroom

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

01/04/2006 07:33:03 AM · #54

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wewillexplore

Canon EOS-1D Mark II

01/04/2006 08:30:09 AM · #55

I did the plummet too guys & gals.

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Avg Vote: 6.6970
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Went to bed with a 7.8 Woke up with a 6.69 ... not bad, but...

missinseattle

Nikon D200

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

01/04/2006 08:40:31 AM · #56

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Avg Vote: 4.0870
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This is ever so depressing. I suppose my knack isn't at this sort of thing. Seems I'm excelling in my every day photography and improving on that, but here it just doesn't matter. I have no idea what people look for here since nobody leaves comments.

MattO

Nikon D4

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

01/04/2006 08:40:59 AM · #57

I woke up early this am with a 6.555, couple hours later at work,

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MattO

Quantaray AF 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 LD Tele-Macro for Canon

01/04/2006 08:57:33 AM · #58

Wow. lol i would like to pretend I am not a bit frustrated... but last night I was at
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Right before I went to bed....
This I feel is by far my best work. And this morning....

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The only 2 comments are positive. One of them has one suggestion. I am being a sour puss about it I know...just frustrating.
Did a little math...last night like i said my scores were mainly 6's and 7's. too bring my average down voters were giving me an average of 4.46 lol
I think I gave out 3 or 4 4's the entire challenge after voting on every entry. I love it :)

Message edited by author 2006-01-04 09:05:15.

espy2

Nikon D50

01/04/2006 09:02:20 AM · #59

Mine is doing a 5 presently. Dropped from a 5.7, but after seeing the other shots submitted, I'm surprised it is still at a 5. Mine is nice and all, but can't hold a candle to some of the others. But I am definately happy with a 5.

My only regret is that I pulled my original entry at the last minute thinking it wouldn't work, but then I saw a similar shot to my original in there. Not sure it is working for them, but I kind of wish I had just kept my original. LOL....

Rose

hutch699

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

Tamron AF 100-300mm f/5-6.3 for Canon

01/04/2006 09:21:57 AM · #60

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Avg Vote: Poop
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Hmm, it seems they thought exactly what I did about my shot. I didnt like it, but it was the only "shapes" shot I was able to grab in a hectic week. Oh well, maybe it will move to a Poop.15 later

jansku

01/04/2006 09:51:09 AM · #61

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Updated: 01/04/06 09:10 am

Yayy! Looks like my best score this far.

01/04/2006 09:52:58 AM · #62

One thing I think the site should really take into consideration is if someone scores a 3,2, or 1 they MUST comment as to why.

"Users are highly encouraged to leave comments on a photograph by using the comment box under each photograph. Criticism, praise, and other constructive comments are all welcome. Blatantly slanderous, rude, or profane comments may be removed, and the owners of such comments may be suspended or lose their accounts. If you feel a photograph deserves a vote of 1, 2 or 3, please include a comment with your vote explaining why you felt it deserved a "below average" score."
By doing this maybe it could prevent some of the rediculous voters. I am relativley new and this is the first time I have experienced seeing the "trolls" so obviously. but to me it seems obvious some people are sad enough to vote people as low as possible to better their own scores. But if comments had to be made I think and almost guarantee they would change their mind on their scores.

IceRock

Canon EOS-20D

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED

01/04/2006 09:59:02 AM · #63

Originally posted by Sunshine86:

You have rated 362 of 367 images (99%) in this challenge.
You have commented on 19 images (5%) in this challenge.

did my duty

ice

Message edited by author 2006-01-04 09:59:56.

hokie

Nikon D2X

01/04/2006 10:02:41 AM · #64

I was wondering....for the photos that finish the week with a 7.xxxx, and maybe ribbon how do they avoid the trolls or the evil people voting down other contestants?

All I am saying, everybody here sees the same voters so don't get too frustrated with low scores...just learn from the vibe you get from your photo and change your appoach to attract more DP Challenge voters next time..that's sorta the challenge anyway :-)

You have rated 366 of 367 images (100%) in this challenge.
You have commented on 25 images (6%) in this challenge.

Message edited by author 2006-01-04 10:04:35.

newsjunkie93

Canon EOS-10D

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

01/04/2006 10:03:01 AM · #65

****sigh****
Started out strong (for me) with a 5.7 this morning....my highest ever since joining DPC in November. This morning, dropped down to a 4.7.
I've put the most effort into this shot in particular, so I'm a little discouraged....
Oh well....time to go back to work and not dwell on the score! (I say that, but I'll be back shortly....)

:)
Christina

vikas

Apple iPhone 13

Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G

01/04/2006 10:09:36 AM · #66

Originally posted by Sunshine86:

One thing I think the site should really take into consideration is if someone scores a 3,2, or 1 they MUST comment as to why.
but to me it seems obvious some people are sad enough to vote people as low as possible to better their own scores. But if comments had to be made I think and almost guarantee they would change their mind on their scores.

You can comment a picture as being great, amazing shot..too good, I expect it to ribbon while thinking to yourself *and I won't let you ribbon since I have a chance so here is a 2*

Trolls will do what they want to do, but eventually I have seen good pictures being in the top 10, some well deserving pictures do end up lower but are still in a respectable position. Luckily number of people who sincerely vote outnumbers the trolls (or so I am assuming)

01/04/2006 10:12:39 AM · #67

[quote=hokie] I was wondering....for the photos that finish the week with a 7.xxxx, and maybe ribbon how do they avoid the trolls or the evil people voting down other contestants?

yes everyone recieves the same voters...BUT why not make someone accountable. A 3, 2, or 1 IMO and according to the website as well deserves a comment, and is a picture that needs improvements. If someone really feels like the photo deserves that score they should be responsible to take 30 seconds of their time and let the person know how to improve their shots, or atleast let them know what they do not like about the photo. I have climbed almost back to a 5.4 and I believe it will climb back up (cross my fingers), but as posted there are many people with very low scores that just get more and more frustrated when their average is a 3.8 and nobody tells them as to why. Not only is it no fair, but is just poor business for DPC. I hope that is not taken in the wrong way at all. By that i just mean that this scenario may have a strong impact on why people may not decide on a full membership or may go to another site.
I just think it is a little change that could make big differences.

ace flyman

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED

01/04/2006 10:12:43 AM · #68

Just had a first. Had 3 really good comments and 1 you know. Well that person came back and took away the comment......hmmmm

hokie

Nikon D2X

01/04/2006 10:12:51 AM · #69

Originally posted by vikas:

Trolls will do what they want to do, but eventually I have seen good pictures being in the top 10, some well deserving pictures do end up lower but are still in a respectable position. Luckily number of people who sincerely vote outnumbers the trolls (or so I am assuming)

Thats what so cool about this site....it's a mixed bag...people voting low, people voting high, people block voting, people throwing darts at boards, people taking all week to carefully consider each photo..you get it all..just like life :-)

joycobb

Kodak EasyShare Z612

01/04/2006 10:16:50 AM · #70

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Still dropping!

I'm voting on the concept that the shape is supposed to be the most important aspect of the photo. I usually just leave positive comments on images that I score highly. Low scores usually go to super small images, where I can't see the detail, or badly focused images...I don't want to leave snide comments and ruin somebody's day. They'll figure it out eventually. I'll leave the technical comments to somebody who qualifies. ;)

goc

Apple iPhone 4

01/04/2006 10:21:38 AM · #71

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Updated: 01/04/06 10:10 am

as i said before somewhere, i'll never pass the 5.0 ... well maybe in a few years LOL ... :-) never mind, it's fun

livitup

Nikon D70

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED

01/04/2006 10:21:50 AM · #72

Originally posted by Sunshine86:

yes everyone recieves the same voters...BUT why not make someone accountable. A 3, 2, or 1 IMO and according to the website as well deserves a comment,...