Show your SPIRIT of a COUNTRY here...

11/18/2009 01:06:17 PM · #26

Originally posted by TrollMan:

Originally posted by Nuzzer:

Originally posted by denbote:
going up... got two very positive comments

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You made me laugh so I had to give you a 7 for that alone!

That's great Nuzzer. But how did you know it was denbote's image when you gave him a 7?

I don't for sure but he's from a certain country and there is only one shot that uses that country.

11/18/2009 01:09:20 PM · #27

Originally posted by GrayElla:

I can't respond to the comments posted on my pic, but I would like to say that I believe (given the time frame to complete the work) that a picture of [DELETED] brings back memories of an all american childhood. We were at [DELETED] this weekend and it was so nice to see all the kids playing!

I'm sure the image does capture all things that are American to you. As someone who has never lived in the USA, a shot of [DELETED] doesn't give me any sense of the spirit of a country. I guess it's a cultural thing. A shot of a rugby player would probably not capture the spirit of NZ to you but for us Kiwi's we'd see the link right away.

Message edited by Manic - removed references to image in voting.

JulietNN

Tamron 16-300mm Di II VC PZD MACRO w/Canon Nikon mount

11/18/2009 01:09:31 PM · #28

Originally posted by ekmai:

I am very surprised at how many war-related and suffering images there are. What happened to looking on the bright side of life?

I just went through the challenge and I gotta agree. America seems to be full of pain, suffering and all about war. Quite depressing

one2one

Olympus E-5

Olympus 7-14mm f/4.0 Zuiko Digital Zoom

11/18/2009 01:50:23 PM · #29

blablabla

Message edited by author 2009-11-18 16:52:04.

one2one

Olympus E-5

Olympus 7-14mm f/4.0 Zuiko Digital Zoom

11/18/2009 01:53:21 PM · #30

blablabla

Message edited by author 2009-11-18 16:51:30.

11/18/2009 01:56:32 PM · #31

Originally posted by Jac:

I voted solely on the spirit of the challenge

No, you voted on what YOU thought the spirit was. According to the comment you left on my photo, you think I am wrong, when I know darned well my photo shows spirit. You should keep your personal feelings out of this, or at least admit them.

11/18/2009 01:57:54 PM · #32

Originally posted by Jac:

Lots of snapshots in this one.

Did I miss the memo? Are we not allowed to enter snapshots? Are we not allowed to enter whatever we want?

11/18/2009 02:03:06 PM · #33

Originally posted by KarenNfld:

Originally posted by Jac:
Lots of snapshots in this one.

Did I miss the memo? Are we not allowed to enter snapshots? Are we not allowed to enter whatever we want?

You are but then it's up to the voters to decide if it's what they expect to see or not.

Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III

11/18/2009 02:06:46 PM · #34

Originally posted by Nuzzer:

Originally posted by KarenNfld:

Originally posted by Jac:
Lots of snapshots in this one.

Did I miss the memo? Are we not allowed to enter snapshots? Are we not allowed to enter whatever we want?

You are but then it's up to the voters to decide if it's what they expect to see or not.

I would assume voters would expect to see photos ranging from utter crap to masterpieces with everything in between. Not every entry in a challenge is going to be worth an 8, 9 or 10. There are bound to be "snapshots" and everyone's definition of a snapshot is different. In fact I've seen snapshots win ribbons many times.

And speaking of snapshots, what's the difference between a snapshot and a candid or photojournalism?

colorcarnival

Olympus 45mm f1.8 M.Zuiko Digital Micro Four Thirds

11/18/2009 02:07:46 PM · #35

ahhh comment unbagheaded :D

I cannot wait to explain mine - the pic isn't great (hence the score) but I think it totally captures the spirit of the country.

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Olympus 7-14mm f/4.0 Zuiko Digital Zoom

11/18/2009 02:12:19 PM · #36

Originally posted by KarenNfld:

And speaking of snapshots, what's the difference between a snapshot and a candid or photojournalism?

There is very little difference, only the context. This challenge is not a candid or PJ challenge so most voters will be looking for the usual DPC-friendly style of shot. I don't think there's anything wrong with snapshots, most of my non-DPC shots (and a couple of my DPC ones) are just that. If you enter a snapshot here then generally you expect to have a proportion of the voters penalise you for it.

one2one

Olympus E-5

11/18/2009 02:16:57 PM · #37

blablabla

Message edited by author 2009-11-18 16:52:19.

AJSullivan

11/18/2009 02:25:44 PM · #38

What is this little spreadsheet that you speak of?

11/18/2009 02:32:54 PM · #39

I don't keep a spreadsheet, I have no idea what you voted. I am commenting on your comment. And for what it's worth my photo is scoring right where I thoguht it would.

JulietNN

Tamron 16-300mm Di II VC PZD MACRO w/Canon Nikon mount

11/18/2009 03:42:44 PM · #40

Damnnnnnnn trolls

gone from 6.1 to 5.77 in 15 votes

that is nooooooooooot normal!

jeger

Canon EOS-5D

11/18/2009 03:53:43 PM · #41

I just dropped 0.2 in 7 votes lol

John White

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

11/18/2009 03:57:50 PM · #42

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Thats more like it!

Message edited by author 2009-11-18 16:12:50.

Melethia

Canon EOS-80D

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

11/18/2009 04:03:47 PM · #43

Fear not, I've dropped almost a full point since I glanced at my score first thing this morning until now!

Dirt_Diver

Nikon D3s

11/18/2009 04:12:51 PM · #44

I was at a 6.5 less than 4 hours ago and now I am sitting at:
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kleski

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

11/18/2009 04:44:08 PM · #45

Feeling the slam as well! This morning I was at 6.00 and now...

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colorcarnival

Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III

Olympus 45mm f1.8 M.Zuiko Digital Micro Four Thirds

11/18/2009 04:47:23 PM · #46

i dropped almost 0.3 since I posted lol

kiwinick

Sony DSLR-A550

Sony DT 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical ED Zoom Lens for Sony Alpha

11/18/2009 04:53:35 PM · #47

Dont wory folks no one can make sense of my entry so it is dropping like the prverbial lead balloon,down under 5 now
But with luck I'll fight out the Brown a ribbon is at least a ribbon !!!!!!!..got to be philisophical Eh!!!

Azrifel

Nikon Coolpix P340

11/18/2009 05:09:05 PM · #48

Scoring average = 5.00 (and I am not in the challenge)

Delta_6