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10/21/2002 12:54:09 PM · #1 |
| It seems my taste and style of photos keeps creating some doubts as to whether my images are legal or not. This will be my third time, at least, that a note from the administrator appears under my submission. This time I requested it proactively, since on my previous case, the first 150 votes were cast before such note was posted, and the initial votes were very low compared to the votes that were given after the note. I ended up with a lower average score because of this, since not everyone goes back to the pictures once they have voted. The sad part is that this time I being questioned if I used more than one source of light, since the note from the administrator mentions that the image was legally obtained, but that of course doesn’t explain how. I believe we should adhere to the challenge at hand, and that is something that I always keep in mind with my submissions, and I vote accordingly with the other submissions, especially with a technical challenge such as this one, and when in doubt, I always come back to make sure, and always first give the benefit of the doubt to the photographer. Some have already figured out how I did it with only one source of light, but many keep sending me comments expressing their conviction that I failed to comply with the challenge. I would love to send them a note explaining, cause it was real hard work, but none of them have signed their comments (with the exception of J Setzler, who by the way, doubted at first, but figured out how I did it) . Should I just sit tight and hope for the best? |
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10/21/2002 01:03:50 PM · #2 |
Maybe your creativity is pushing the challenge to close to the edge for some to interpret? There's nothing wrong with this but you have to ask yourself, since it is happening to you regluarly, if it's worth it. If your score is your concern, maybe you should work towards photos that do not require a stretch of the imagination to interpret?
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10/21/2002 02:16:08 PM · #3 |
if you think you'll need a note, then right after the challenge begins voting, upload the original file and send the admin a note and they'll put a note up right there.
Originally posted by amonteforte:
It seems my taste and style of photos keeps creating some doubts as to whether my images are legal or not. This will be my third time, at least, that a note from the administrator appears under my submission. This time I requested it proactively, since on my previous case, the first 150 votes were cast before such note was posted, and the initial votes were very low compared to the votes that were given after the note. I ended up with a lower average score because of this, since not everyone goes back to the pictures once they have voted. The sad part is that this time I being questioned if I used more than one source of light, since the note from the administrator mentions that the image was legally obtained, but that of course doesn’t explain how. I believe we should adhere to the challenge at hand, and that is something that I always keep in mind with my submissions, and I vote accordingly with the other submissions, especially with a technical challenge such as this one, and when in doubt, I always come back to make sure, and always first give the benefit of the doubt to the photographer. Some have already figured out how I did it with only one source of light, but many keep sending me comments expressing their conviction that I failed to comply with the challenge. I would love to send them a note explaining, cause it was real hard work, but none of them have signed their comments (with the exception of J Setzler, who by the way, doubted at first, but figured out how I did it) . Should I just sit tight and hope for the best?
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10/21/2002 02:23:11 PM · #4 |
I agree with John. (I sure say that a lot) Everyone has there opinions and we can't always help it if we don't 'get' a legitimate photo. There is nothing wrong with submitting a photo that really stretches the imagination. I have submitted many myself only to see it have a difficult time in the challenges. It doesn't mean we should stop submitting these types of photos but we should understand that when we push certain boundaries not everyone is standing close to the out of bounds lines. I really want to be successful with my art and photography and one way to do that is to be myself, and be creative, but do it in such a way that my art reaches as many people as possible. That's the hardest challenge of them all.
T
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10/21/2002 02:55:26 PM · #5 |
Originally posted by timj351:
[i]I agree with John. (I sure say that a lot) Everyone has there opinions and we can't always help it if we don't 'get' a legitimate photo. There is nothing wrong with submitting a photo that really stretches the imagination. I have submitted many myself only to see it have a difficult time in the challenges. It doesn't mean we should stop submitting these types of photos but we should understand that when we push certain boundaries not everyone is standing close to the out of bounds lines. I really want to be successful with my art and photography and one way to do that is to be myself, and be creative, but do it in such a way that my art reaches as many people as possible. That's the hardest challenge of them all.
T
I agree with you guys, but unfortunately those are the ideas that come to my mind, and once there, that's what I am inspired to do. Many times I have a backup idea or another way to interpret, but I cannot send other than the one I really, honestly like the most. I'll have to live with that.
BTW, Tim, I am a big fan of your pictures, in particular "Taking Cover", "Night Life" and "Falling into a Dream".
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10/24/2002 01:27:13 PM · #6 |
I am new to the DP Challenge fraternity, and need to know if reversing colour and adjusting brightness, contrast, and colour levels are illegal. I am NOT using any filter.
Will appreciate any comments about legality or otherwise from more experienced DPC-ers. |
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10/24/2002 01:30:31 PM · #7 |
Adjusting brightness and contrast and colour levels are not illegal, if they are applied to the WHOLE image.
I'm not positive about reversing colour. Do you mean adding a "negative" effect?
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10/24/2002 01:38:16 PM · #8 |
Originally posted by photostyle:
I am new to the DP Challenge fraternity, and need to know if reversing colour and adjusting brightness, contrast, and colour levels are illegal. I am NOT using any filter.
Will appreciate any comments about legality or otherwise from more experienced DPC-ers.
If be reversing color your mean invert, these are all legal as long as they are applied to the whole image. Whether or not it would go over well with the voters is another question, as the voters tend to like photographs that look like natural photographs (there are exceptions, "Become Wrath" being one of them).
Good luck!
-Terry
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10/24/2002 01:59:04 PM · #9 |
Thanks very much, Konador and ClubJuggle, for the prompt replies. Yes, reversal is negativizing, and yes I use the effects on the entire image. CJ, I lokk forward to visiting your site.
Cheers. |
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10/24/2002 02:01:31 PM · #10 |
Konador, I look forward to visiting your gallery, too--esp. the medium format.
Cheers, |
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