Garden Entry 1hr and 30 minutes after announced???

07/23/2003 01:51:28 AM · #1

I don�t think some people realize that the photos are to be taken after the challenge is announced. How can there be an in the garden pic entry less then 2 hours after its announced. Unless its a darkness pic. Don�t want to be a pain in the ass but this is kind of annoying to people that do follow the submission rules.

ClubJuggle

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

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

07/23/2003 01:52:40 AM · #2

Originally posted by Diversq:

It's not dark in much of Europe right now. Ditto for Asia, Australia and New Zealand.

tarique

Nikon Coolpix 5700

07/23/2003 01:55:18 AM · #3

Originally posted by Diversq:

I don�t think some people realize that the photos are to be taken after the challenge is announced. How can there be an in the garden pic entry less then 2 hours after its announced.

Its 11:30 here in India. I have just taken a picture of a spectacled cobra in my garden - If I were to post it?

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

07/23/2003 01:56:56 AM · #4

Anyone awake (and brave) in New York could take a photo of "The Garden" right now as well. I bet there's a few people with HOUSEPLANTS too ....

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

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

07/23/2003 01:57:54 AM · #5

Originally posted by tarique:

Its 11:30 here in India. I have just taken a picture of a spectacled cobra in my garden - If I were to post it?

You'd scare the heck out of about four or five members, but I might buy a print for my dad.

Message edited by author 2003-07-23 01:58:33.

RHoldenSr

Canon EOS-5D

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0L USM

07/23/2003 01:59:38 AM · #6

I would love to be in India! But you can keep the COBRA!

:)

Calvus

Originally posted by tarique:

Originally posted by Diversq:
I don�t think some people realize that the photos are to be taken after the challenge is announced. How can there be an in the garden pic entry less then 2 hours after its announced.

Its 11:30 here in India. I have just taken a picture of a spectacled cobra in my garden - If I were to post it?

07/23/2003 02:01:21 AM · #7

Alright, i'll just go to bed then.... Grumble Grumble (mumbling to myself, challenge title was garden not 1hr photo) ;-)

ScottK

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

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

07/23/2003 02:42:43 AM · #8

Someone else also mentioned last week (when this same topic came up, cause I think it's stumped us all!), that maybe a couple of entries go in on the new challenge because people think they are posting to the old challenge (Trends in this case) in the minutes or hours after the challenge closes. Maybe having a "dead" period for submissions - a few hours or even a day at the beginning of each challenge when submissions aren't accepted - would help avoid this, if that's really the issue.

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

07/23/2003 03:26:21 AM · #9

How can any of you possibly know that the photo submitted 1-1/2 HOURS after the challenge is posted might not be the WINNING picture?

When we hear every week about how people are able to conceive of, shoot, edit, and upload a submission in the last 15 MINUTES before the deadline, why should we be surprised at someone getting one done in an hour?.

If someone's inspired immediately upon posting of the challenge, and has the equipment and environment to execute it, why should it not be as high quality as any other submission during the week?

Really, this sounds like an "I haven't thought of anything good yet--how dare someone already have done something" rant, not an observation on the current challenge. We get one EVERY WEEK.

Message edited by author 2003-07-23 03:27:06.

ScottK

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

Olympus 50mm f/1.8 MF Normal Zuiko

07/23/2003 02:50:23 PM · #10

Originally posted by GeneralE:

When we hear every week about how people are able to conceive of, shoot, edit, and upload a submission in the last 15 MINUTES before the deadline, why should we be surprised at someone getting one done in an hour?.

Probably because more of us are procratinators! Sometimes I can't even come up with an idea until 1 hour before the deadline.

I'm with you, my only thought was if those first hour submissions are accidental, maybe a dead period for submitting would help avoid that, and "heartache" for the accidental submitter. If that's not the case, then nevermind.

emorgan49

Olympus E-5

07/23/2003 03:00:58 PM · #11

Also because of the time zone problem people might submit to the wrong challenge several hours off. It isn't clear that the dates posted for one week begin and end in USA EST.

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

07/23/2003 03:11:12 PM · #12

Originally posted by GeneralE:

this sounds like an "I haven't thought of anything good yet--how dare someone already have done something" rant

--Thanks for clarifying that for me, but Im definitely not like that nor do I have a problem coming up with ideas..

Im thinking they accidental submit into the wrong challenge (English is not a lot of peoples first language and mistakes can happen)

or some people submit older per-announced photos without realizing that the photos are supposed to be new. That�s all I was saying..

wewillexplore

Canon EOS-1D Mark II

07/23/2003 07:07:18 PM · #13

Some people also force themselves to enter SOMETHING as a placeholder image. They take their best shot in the first 2 hrs, enter any ole thing, and replace it later if they get something better.

07/23/2003 07:13:01 PM · #14

Originally posted by mavrik:

Some people also force themselves to enter SOMETHING as a placeholder image. They take their best shot in the first 2 hrs, enter any ole thing, and replace it later if they get something better.

Thats a pretty cool idea. Kinda makes you go out and get the best shot.. Hmmmm

gabrielapollo

Nikon Coolpix 5700

07/23/2003 07:20:25 PM · #15

what's wrong with quickly submitting a photo? isn't that one of the most precious things about digital photography: the ability to get instant reults? i have been taking pictures for a long time, and finally got myself a digital. the fact that i can have my photos right away is one of the most valuable aspects of the whole deal. i submitted my photo for the garden challenge within an hour of seeing it on the website. where's the problem???

ScottK

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

07/23/2003 08:48:00 PM · #16

As long as 1) it was intentional (not accidentally submitted for the wrong challenge); and 2) not an old picture taken before the challenge was announced, then no problem! I think its all cleared up...

Message edited by author 2003-07-23 20:48:17.

JimB

Canon PowerShot A40

07/24/2003 03:17:49 PM · #17

Oops. I took the one I entered a few days ago. New to being a member here, and didn't see the fine print. The plant is sitting right out in my greenhouse, though, so I can just run out there again......

JimB

Canon PowerShot A40

07/24/2003 03:24:22 PM · #18

Ok all better. I'm also new to photography, and I'm not sure why this pic looks almost painted. The sun was bright behind the plant, and I guess that has something to do with it.

ClubJuggle

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi