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04/12/2007 11:34:51 PM · #101 |
Originally posted by Blind_squirrel: Votes: 140
Views: 206
Avg Vote: 5.3071
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Updated: 04/12/07 11:13 pm
Not one comment...Hmm.I may be done with "Challenges" . I'll just stick with the forums. |
Um. On your 6th entry, you beat everything I've entered in 83 tries other than one shot. You've never scored below 5 and your average is 5.6.
If you enter challenges primarily for comments, then you might be right - it's better to use the forums to get comments.
But as far as scoring goes, you're doing quite well. |
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04/12/2007 11:43:52 PM · #102 |
Night shots is always a very tough contest. The photos are just amazing. I am sitting at a 6.6 and it would put me in about 35th place in the last night contest.
I did my best, and was rewarded with a high score, but the night contests are just threw the roof because so many are just spectacular.
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04/13/2007 12:25:35 AM · #103 |
Originally posted by Cam: I did my best, and was rewarded with a high score, but the night contests are just threw the roof because so many are just spectacular. |
That's my problem in terms of ranking. Most of my high scores come in very high-scoring challenges. I need to figure out how to get a high score in a tougher challenge. :)
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04/13/2007 12:57:42 AM · #104 |
Yeah, I think 6 is the new 5 in this one. |
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04/13/2007 01:34:56 AM · #105 |
Originally posted by charliebaker: Votes: 137
Views: 236
Avg Vote: 6.5109
Comments: 6
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Updated: 04/12/07 03:47 pm |
Nice Score Rev. Robinson!
You and Zoomer are doing really well these days. Based on your score I'm pretty sure I know which is your entry. ;)
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04/13/2007 08:44:22 AM · #106 |
Originally posted by TechnoShroom: Yeah, I think 6 is the new 5 in this one. |
imo its hard to really mess up a night shot... if you have a tripod you're good to go, but alot of entries were out of focus, had bad composition, and just plain uninteresting, I gave out an equal amount of 1-4's as I did 6's. |
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04/13/2007 10:51:28 AM · #107 |
Movin' on up. You people with your 7s can fight it out for the top spots. I'm just hoping to get a new shot in my top 5 so I can see it in my profile. :)
Votes: 170
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Avg Vote: 6.3706
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04/13/2007 12:14:26 PM · #108 |
Originally posted by Lonz: Originally posted by TechnoShroom: Yeah, I think 6 is the new 5 in this one. |
imo its hard to really mess up a night shot... if you have a tripod you're good to go, but alot of entries were out of focus, had bad composition, and just plain uninteresting, I gave out an equal amount of 1-4's as I did 6's. |
I think that I may have a slightly different eye and scoring system then, because a 1 or 2 in my system is a total DNMC. I RARELY EVER give out a 1 or 2! A 3 in my system means.....really out of focus or horrid composition or a real horrid "snapshot" look to it. It has to be really poor for me to give a 3. A 4 is a shot that is uninteresting in subject, or poorly focused or really just have ANY "pizazz" at all. Beyond that, most photos deserve a minimum of 5 in my system. Anything better than "average" ranks up there in the 6-10 range.
To me, giving out 1's, 2's 3's or even 4's on a regular basis is saying that I'm being far too judgemental and looking for "professional" quality. And, since this isn't a site for just professionals and I'm certainly not a professional, I can't justify using those types of scores easily or often. Mind you, when I've felt my shots have been unfairly scored....I've been tempted! ;) Which makes me wonder.....I wonder if a lot of low scorers are "spite" or "fear" votes"?????
As for taking a night shot....this was my very first attempt EVER at a night shot. I used a tripod and I played with settings as this was my learning experience. I think I did a pretty good job and creatively got a shot. NO, it wasn't one of the pretty night, reflective city-water scenes as there's no water around me, but it was creative. And, personally, I think that comparing those types of shots against all others or one's own shots is going to lead to low scoring on everything else. Such a shame because it pegs everyone into one type of style and anything outside of that style is considered a 1-4! Wouldn't matter HOW well executed it was or is if that is the case, would it?
And, by the way......there's an old song that says....."Riding high in April....shot down in May...." ;)
Message edited by author 2007-04-13 12:25:15. |
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04/13/2007 12:26:13 PM · #109 |
Originally posted by levyj413: Movin' on up. You people with your 7s can fight it out for the top spots. I'm just hoping to get a new shot in my top 5 so I can see it in my profile. :)
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Avg Vote: 6.3706
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AMEN, Levyj! Thumbs up to that one! |
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04/13/2007 01:10:24 PM · #110 |
Still climbing.
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04/13/2007 02:24:25 PM · #111 |
As of lucky Friday, April 13th:
Scoring over 7:
Lonz! Vikas! hotpasta?
Scoring over 6
TJinGuy, levyj413, eyewave, charliebaker
among those who've posted to this forum...
Votes: 175
Views: 284
Avg Vote: 6.5714
Comments: 7
Favorites: 0
Wish Lists: 0
Updated: 04/13/07 02:17 pm
Message edited by author 2007-04-13 15:14:53. |
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04/13/2007 02:29:07 PM · #112 |
Originally posted by charliebaker: As of lucky Friday, April 13th:
Scoring over 7:
Lonz, Vikas?, hotpasta?
Scoring over 6
TJinGuy, levyj413, eyewave, charliebaker
among those who've posted to this forum...
Votes: 175
Views: 284
Avg Vote: 6.5714
Comments: 7
Favorites: 0
Wish Lists: 0
Updated: 04/13/07 02:17 pm |
Thanks for the wrap-up David ( charliebaker)!
Votes: 179
Views: 307
Avg Vote: 7.2067 :)
Comments: 21
Favorites: 1
I have a feeling (looking at the entries) there are atleast 2 more (besides Lonz and hotpasta) who should be way above 7.0 ..so even though I am jump with joy every time I see my score on the front page, I don't see a ribbon!
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04/13/2007 09:30:33 PM · #113 |
Originally posted by PhotoInterest: Originally posted by Lonz: Originally posted by TechnoShroom: Yeah, I think 6 is the new 5 in this one. |
imo its hard to really mess up a night shot... if you have a tripod you're good to go, but alot of entries were out of focus, had bad composition, and just plain uninteresting, I gave out an equal amount of 1-4's as I did 6's. |
I think that I may have a slightly different eye and scoring system then, because a 1 or 2 in my system is a total DNMC. I RARELY EVER give out a 1 or 2! A 3 in my system means.....really out of focus or horrid composition or a real horrid "snapshot" look to it. It has to be really poor for me to give a 3. A 4 is a shot that is uninteresting in subject, or poorly focused or really just have ANY "pizazz" at all. Beyond that, most photos deserve a minimum of 5 in my system. Anything better than "average" ranks up there in the 6-10 range.
To me, giving out 1's, 2's 3's or even 4's on a regular basis is saying that I'm being far too judgemental and looking for "professional" quality. And, since this isn't a site for just professionals and I'm certainly not a professional, I can't justify using those types of scores easily or often. Mind you, when I've felt my shots have been unfairly scored....I've been tempted! ;) Which makes me wonder.....I wonder if a lot of low scorers are "spite" or "fear" votes"?????
As for taking a night shot....this was my very first attempt EVER at a night shot. I used a tripod and I played with settings as this was my learning experience. I think I did a pretty good job and creatively got a shot. NO, it wasn't one of the pretty night, reflective city-water scenes as there's no water around me, but it was creative. And, personally, I think that comparing those types of shots against all others or one's own shots is going to lead to low scoring on everything else. Such a shame because it pegs everyone into one type of style and anything outside of that style is considered a 1-4! Wouldn't matter HOW well executed it was or is if that is the case, would it?
And, by the way......there's an old song that says....."Riding high in April....shot down in May...." ;) |
Good thoughts... I might take this post into consideration the next time I vote. I don't vote down a DNMC just because it DNMC'd - it still could be a great shot. I need to slow down when I vote... I need to look at everything a couple times before I commit to a score... its sometimes hard because I don't have alot of time and my attention span sucks... maybe I can just shift the scale up a bit... I RARELY give out 10's ... I think its because this site seems to engineer my eye to look for those "winning shots" --- thanks for you thoughts PI ... really made me think! All in all I think I will still remain a conservative voter. |
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04/13/2007 09:39:07 PM · #114 |
Votes: 186
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Avg Vote: 7.x280
Comments: 20
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we'll just say the x aint a 1... :-) This site has helped my photography and processing skills sooooo much!!! You guys all rock...
if this sticks I will be the highest rated for my camera! Wooo! |
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04/13/2007 11:05:51 PM · #115 |
Votes: 185
Views: 273
Avg Vote:6.2595
Comments:4
I was at 6.3 yesterday, today my scores are dropping like a stone but I've got a couple of great comments, it's all very confusing. I'm not complaining though I'll be very happy if it stays at 6.2. |
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04/13/2007 11:36:12 PM · #116 |
Originally posted by Lonz: Originally posted by PhotoInterest: Originally posted by Lonz: Originally posted by TechnoShroom: Yeah, I think 6 is the new 5 in this one. |
imo its hard to really mess up a night shot... if you have a tripod you're good to go, but alot of entries were out of focus, had bad composition, and just plain uninteresting, I gave out an equal amount of 1-4's as I did 6's. |
I think that I may have a slightly different eye and scoring system then, because a 1 or 2 in my system is a total DNMC. I RARELY EVER give out a 1 or 2! A 3 in my system means.....really out of focus or horrid composition or a real horrid "snapshot" look to it. It has to be really poor for me to give a 3. A 4 is a shot that is uninteresting in subject, or poorly focused or really just have ANY "pizazz" at all. Beyond that, most photos deserve a minimum of 5 in my system. Anything better than "average" ranks up there in the 6-10 range.
To me, giving out 1's, 2's 3's or even 4's on a regular basis is saying that I'm being far too judgemental and looking for "professional" quality. And, since this isn't a site for just professionals and I'm certainly not a professional, I can't justify using those types of scores easily or often. Mind you, when I've felt my shots have been unfairly scored....I've been tempted! ;) Which makes me wonder.....I wonder if a lot of low scorers are "spite" or "fear" votes"?????
As for taking a night shot....this was my very first attempt EVER at a night shot. I used a tripod and I played with settings as this was my learning experience. I think I did a pretty good job and creatively got a shot. NO, it wasn't one of the pretty night, reflective city-water scenes as there's no water around me, but it was creative. And, personally, I think that comparing those types of shots against all others or one's own shots is going to lead to low scoring on everything else. Such a shame because it pegs everyone into one type of style and anything outside of that style is considered a 1-4! Wouldn't matter HOW well executed it was or is if that is the case, would it?
And, by the way......there's an old song that says....."Riding high in April....shot down in May...." ;) |
Good thoughts... I might take this post into consideration the next time I vote. I don't vote down a DNMC just because it DNMC'd - it still could be a great shot. I need to slow down when I vote... I need to look at everything a couple times before I commit to a score... its sometimes hard because I don't have alot of time and my attention span sucks... maybe I can just shift the scale up a bit... I RARELY give out 10's ... I think its because this site seems to engineer my eye to look for those "winning shots" --- thanks for you thoughts PI ... really made me think! All in all I think I will still remain a conservative voter. |
I am of the same thought. I do vote along similar lines to Technoshroom. When I vote I go through one time and vote with comments here or there. I go back a day later and adjust any that I may have been too harsh or easy on. I have only given a 1 once and my average score for an average photo that meets the challenge but has no pizaz is a 5. |
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04/14/2007 12:55:59 AM · #117 |
Originally posted by Wildcard: Votes: 185
Views: 273
Avg Vote:6.2595
Comments:4
I was at 6.3 yesterday, today my scores are dropping like a stone but I've got a couple of great comments, it's all very confusing. I'm not complaining though I'll be very happy if it stays at 6.2. |
Hooray for team suck! :)
We might be neighbors, Bobbie. I'm rooting for a new personal best for you, but it looks like you're a lock for at least a new 2nd best.
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04/14/2007 01:13:53 AM · #118 |
Originally posted by levyj413: Originally posted by Wildcard: Votes: 185
Views: 273
Avg Vote:6.2595
Comments:4
I was at 6.3 yesterday, today my scores are dropping like a stone but I've got a couple of great comments, it's all very confusing. I'm not complaining though I'll be very happy if it stays at 6.2. |
Hooray for team suck! :)
We might be neighbors, Bobbie. I'm rooting for a new personal best for you, but it looks like you're a lock for at least a new 2nd best. |
Way to go!! good luck!!!
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04/14/2007 01:23:34 AM · #119 |
Good Job everyone!!! There are a lot of really good pictures in here.
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04/14/2007 03:49:41 AM · #120 |
Originally posted by Wildcard: my scores are dropping like a stone but I've got a couple of great comments, it's all very confusing. |
same here... I love the really (really...) nice comments and, well, accept the rating? :)
Votes: 204
Views: 364
Avg Vote: 6.0294
Comments: 12
cheers,
mansch
Message edited by author 2007-04-14 03:49:51. |
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04/14/2007 05:10:50 AM · #121 |
Originally posted by levyj413:
We might be neighbors, Bobbie. I'm rooting for a new personal best for you, but it looks like you're a lock for at least a new 2nd best. |
Yep 2nd best is looking good. Way to go on your score Jeffrey I think you'll finish a way ahead of me. |
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04/14/2007 05:17:38 AM · #122 |
As a relative noob (first entry in a long time, and 4th entry ever, I was hoping for a 5.5. Managed to climb above 5.5 for a while, and I was very happy, but I've just slipped back to
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I'll be standing on my tippy toes all evening to try to push it up that 0.01 point. :)
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04/14/2007 06:22:34 AM · #123 |
My score is not too great. Have had a good few comments. Most of them positive, one not too good. Seems my rather different perspective is appreciated by a few but not the majority. Oh well, I liked it and still do and that's what is important. There are a few adjustment I would like to make that would make it that bit better and will definately apply a couple to the comments. |
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04/14/2007 04:45:24 PM · #124 |
Almost to the 200 vote mark.
Votes: 198
Views: 305
Avg Vote: x.xxx8
Comments: 8
Hey, I thought I would try out this x thing. |
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04/14/2007 06:33:26 PM · #125 |
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Hey, this x thing is really cool! |
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