24 Jun 05
Originally posted by Tirau DanThis was certainly not my intent, but I see the danger (which is why I asked whether the critique should be left for after the voting). My intent was just to get a discussion about something I find of interest. I don't think people who have a different opinion about special effects than me will change their opinion or vote just because I wrote what *I* think about it. But there may be people who had never really thought about it, and in that case it might have had an influence. So it may indeed be a good idea to wait with the critique.
Perhaps there should be no comments or titles with the next round. Perhaps we should leave the critique until after voting too... a few have done there level best to strategically put people off photos that have been getting votes.
As for the titles and comments, I like to have them. They are not always very important, but I like to know where a picture was taken, for example. And if someone has used special techniques (for example multiple exposures) or has done more than the usual enhancement to the picture, I think the viewers should know that. Of course the titles and comments sometimes make it easy to guess who has taken the pictures, but I hope nobody lets personal sympathies or antipathies influence their voting.
24 Jun 05
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1st: 1. Going into hiding
2nd: 18. Calmness
3rd: 23. Sunset at Driftwood Provincial Park
4th: 36. ggsunset
5th: 39. Sri Lanka
7th: 30. Salvador, Brazil
8th: 19. Staring at the sun
I haven't had time to read all messages, so maybe this has already been mentioned, but for next time I would suggest to only allow one entry per participant and I would include all participating images in the album.
David
24 Jun 05
Originally posted by DdVDan, I appreciate your point that commenting on photos should only occur after the result. In the interests of everybody involved Please no commenting on photos until after the results have been finalised. I should have realised this was a better way before. I'm sure that everybody agrees that from now on critiquing should only occur after the result.
I haven't had time to read all messages, so maybe this has already been mentioned, but for next time I would suggest to only allow one entry per participant and I would include all participating images in the album.
David
Having said that, I really enjoyed reading the feedback that was offered, appreciations especially to our friend with the leak problem's (who is already warming up for the next round by the looks of it. 😉 http://www.timeforchess.com/profile/playerprofile.php?uid=91871) detailed feedback,
Titles and comments are definitely staying as for me they add immensely to the photos. They are entirely optional.
DdV, entrants will still be allowed upto 3 entries each. I see no problem with people entering upto 3 of their favourite fotos in each round. The more the merrier, IMHO.
I agree that it would be better if all the photos were in the same album. I said in my initial post that... "entries can be emailed to rhpphotocomp@gmail.com along with a title and short note explaining the photo if you wish. If you feel uncomfortable with me hosting your photos, then just send on a link." If people just want to send me links to photos, but don't mind them being hosted in the rhpcomp webshots account, then please add a note in your pm or email stating this and I will include them in the album. People who would still prefer to host the photos themselves and just provide links are still more than welcome to participate.
Scores are close as things stand, so every vote counts. You have until Sunday late PM BST.
Cheers,
D
24 Jun 05
I would include all participating images in the album.I agree completely with this sentiment. It’s difficult enough to spend the requisite time when all the pics are in one place. I for one will be much less likely to devote the additional time needed to scan multiple sites.
David[/b]
25 Jun 05
Originally posted by DdVUmmm, you appear to have missed out on 6th place.
1st: 1. Going into hiding
2nd: 18. Calmness
3rd: 23. Sunset at Driftwood Provincial Park
4th: 36. ggsunset
5th: 39. Sri Lanka
7th: 30. Salvador, Brazil
8th: 19. Staring at the sun
I haven't had time to read all messages, so maybe this has already been mentioned, but for next time I would suggest to only allow one entry per participant and I would include all participating images in the album.
David
Voting closes tomorrow evening (BST), so get your votes in now. This is almost as exciting as when the Eurovision song contest is down to just the last few countries. 🙂
D
25 Jun 05
Here are my votes:
1 10pts---2. Coppermine Sunset
2 8 pts---34. Blue Sunset
3 6 pts---8. Kaikoura Sunsrise
4 5 pts---35. Blue Ridge Sunrise
5 4 pts---9. Lake Champlain
6 3 pts---30. Salvador Brazil
7 2 pts---7. Something Brewing
8 1 pt----36. Golden Gate Sunset
This was not easy, all great pics. I will admit I don't think I would have put my pic in the top 8. I'm not even sure I picked the right pics for the top 8 in the right order!!! All images were great.
RX
25 Jun 05
Originally posted by Ragnorakand the voting from Holland is as such:
Without revealing too much, I can tell u that the top five looks like this...
1. 65
2. 49
3. 47
4. 45
5. 44
So even just 2 more votes could turn the leader board on its head.
We will now be taking votes from the Dutch representatives. Hello Holland? 😉 😛
D
8. (13 mile high club)
7. (32 fishermans friend)
6. (18 Calmness)
5. (2 Coppermine sunset)
4. (29 Peaceful borders).
3.(28 untitled). This would have been nr. 1 if the sun and person had been less central!
2. (19 Staring at the sun)
1. (33 Kirksunset)
Some very pretty photos there! Make mine look like crap in comparison.
However, some of them would be absolutely perfect if cropped properly!!!
I'm off to chase some running water now...
25 Jun 05
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Not necessarily the top ten in terms of technical merit, but these are the ones that I like:
1st: 32. Fisherman's friend
2nd: 35. Blue Ridge Sunrise
3rd: 13. Mile High Club
4th: 1. Going into hiding
5th: 7. Something's brewing
6th: 9. Lake Champlain
7th: 10. Lake Champlain summer2
8th: 6. florence3
Edit!: Just realised it's only the top 8 yer after. Have taken off 9th and 10th.
25 Jun 05
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Originally posted by shavixmirTot ziens Holland. And now onto the French representative. Bonjour darvlay?
and the voting from Holland is as such:
8. (13 mile high club)
7. (32 fishermans friend)
6. (18 Calmness)
5. (2 Coppermine sunset)
4. (29 Peaceful borders).
3.(28 untitled). This would have been nr. 1 if the sun and person had b ...[text shortened]... en less central!
2. (19 Staring at the sun)
1. (33 Kirksunset)
D