Well, I have what I hope isn't too dumb of a question. What if you post pics in another section of Dgrin, ask for feedback, but don't get any? Does that still meet the requirements of this challenge?
I have noticed that some people get a lot of feedback on their posts, but others (including me) get none to very little. I could assume this means my pictures reek, but I rarely get any suggestions for improvement from other Dgrinners. I'm certainly no pro. I know I have lots of room for improvement and need all the advice I can get, but I have actually found that I get more feedback and better advice from a different (non photography oriented) Forum that I frequent.
I'm not trying to complain (even though it sort of sounds like it) because I do read a lot of the advice that others receive and I have learned from it. I'm just saying I don't get much response to anything that I post here, so I rarely do it anymore.
One last little comment: I truly respect the judges and the effort that is required to choose finalists from all the great entries and then enter the feedback on those selections. I would like to say that (to me) the entries that are NOT chosen as finalists need the feedback much more than those that are chosen. I know that is more work, but that would be more helpful to me.
I have noticed that some people get a lot of feedback on their posts, but others (including me) get none to very little. I could assume this means my pictures reek, but I rarely get any suggestions for improvement from other Dgrinners. I'm certainly no pro. I know I have lots of room for improvement and need all the advice I can get, but I have actually found that I get more feedback and better advice from a different (non photography oriented) Forum that I frequent.
I can only speak for myself and my own experience, of course, but I've had the feeling it's as much to do with "familiarity" as anything - I know that initially I didn't get that many responses to my posts, but the more I have contributed and asked questions and become actively involved, the more people have stepped up to the plate to comment when I've requested C&C (not just in Challenges, but the other forums too).
One last little comment: I truly respect the judges and the effort that is required to choose finalists from all the great entries and then enter the feedback on those selections. I would like to say that (to me) the entries that are NOT chosen as finalists need the feedback much more than those that are chosen. I know that is more work, but that would be more helpful to me.
Again, I can't speak for everybody, but as the first judge in this new format, I wasn't sure whether we were supposed to/allowed to/encouraged to do this without being asked. I do know that both Aaron and I posted independently that we would be happy to offer comments to any entrants of the round who requested it.
Again, I can't speak for everybody, but as the first judge in this new format, I wasn't sure whether we were supposed to/allowed to/encouraged to do this without being asked. I do know that both Aaron and I posted independently that we would be happy to offer comments to any entrants of the round who requested it. HTH!
Happy New Year, divamum!
If you wanted to make comments on all the photos entered, there's nothing stopping you from doing that. You weren't around when we started these challenges with Emily but in the first few challenges, she would comment on every photo that was entered. Yep, every single one. It was optional for the second judge to comment on every photo. But minimally, the second judge had to comment on the 10 that he or she picked. Many commented on all the photos. I was one of them. It's time-consuming :whew but good experience. I remember breaking it down in spurts of 10-15 comments at a clip. It took about a day and a half to get them all done.
Well, I have what I hope isn't too dumb of a question. What if you post pics in another section of Dgrin, ask for feedback, but don't get any? Does that still meet the requirements of this challenge?
No, and in fact, you will be banned from Dgrin, and more likely than not, the internet altogether.
Would it have been clearer if I had added: "...and you'll be banned from the entire universe! Forever!!!!?"
I make jokes because it's what I do - my way of telling everyone to lighten up! It's just a silly little photo contest!
But I've been thinking... since most of you seem to love rules for everything, I propose a new one: every time you post a question about exif, or if you have to pat your head and rub your belly (clockwise, of course) while you upload your photo entry, you must post TWO constructive artistic or technique comments about a photo. Deal?
Hey...I knew you were joking. I guess I'm not clear in the way I joke back!!
We must both have warped senses of humor!!
All joking aside, honestly...if we post pics in another part of Dgrin, ask for feedback, and don't get any...I would then assume that the photo cannot be entered in the challenge? Maybe that in itself is the message not to bother, huh?
Hey...I knew you were joking. I guess I'm not clear in the way I joke back!!
We must both have warped senses of humor!!
All joking aside, honestly...if we post pics in another part of Dgrin, ask for feedback, and don't get any...I would then assume that the photo cannot be entered in the challenge? Maybe that in itself is the message not to bother, huh?
Happy New Year!
Sherry
My understanding of the requirement technically: You simply need to post in another forum for C&C. What happens from there doesn't matter from the standpoint of qualification for the round. You've done your part and can post in the contest thread.
From a non-technical standpoint: If you post a pic and you aren't getting feedback, give a shout-out and one of the participants in these contests is going to pay attention to you. I know I'll try. Good luck with the photo making!
Would it have been clearer if I had added: "...and you'll be banned from the entire universe! Forever!!!!?"
I make jokes because it's what I do - my way of telling everyone to lighten up! It's just a silly little photo contest!
But I've been thinking... since most of you seem to love rules for everything, I propose a new one: every time you post a question about exif, or if you have to pat your head and rub your belly (clockwise, of course) while you upload your photo entry, you must post TWO constructive artistic or technique comments about a photo. Deal
(I'm joking, again, OK? )
How about rub your belly counter-clockwise with 1 1/2 turns followed by twist.
Take Nothing But Memories:rofl Kill Nothing But Time :clap Leave Nothing But Footprints :thumb
If you wanted to make comments on all the photos entered, there's nothing stopping you from doing that. You weren't around when we started these challenges with Emily but in the first few challenges, she would comment on every photo that was entered. Yep, every single one. It was optional for the second judge to comment on every photo. But minimally, the second judge had to comment on the 10 that he or she picked. Many commented on all the photos. I was one of them. It's time-consuming :whew but good experience. I remember breaking it down in spurts of 10-15 comments at a clip. It took about a day and a half to get them all done.
Thanks Linda! With that knowledge, I'm going ahead and adding to the remainder of the entries - everybody, please remember these are only my (entirely subjective) opinion, ymmv, etc etc etc. If anything is helpful then great - if not, just smile and ignore me
Well, I have what I hope isn't too dumb of a question. What if you post pics in another section of Dgrin, ask for feedback, but don't get any? Does that still meet the requirements of this challenge?
I have noticed that some people get a lot of feedback on their posts, but others (including me) get none to very little. I could assume this means my pictures reek, but I rarely get any suggestions for improvement from other Dgrinners. I'm certainly no pro. I know I have lots of room for improvement and need all the advice I can get, but I have actually found that I get more feedback and better advice from a different (non photography oriented) Forum that I frequent.
Hi Sherry,
while I pretty much just lurk in the challenges section, I will post in the various other sections. I know what you mean about some posts not getting many comments. But if you take a bit of time and comment on some of the other posts in that forum, you'll likely get a bit of reciprocal posting back (and meet some new people too )
Ryan: my post was well thought out. You were unfamiliar with the basic rule - there are others, too - so I wanted you to be sure to see them.
I'm really sorry you are so upset over this
My post was not made in anger.
Andy's reply to my original question just seemed a little harsh to me.
As soon as I can figure out which pic I want to enter, I will start my post.
It never ceases to amaze me the amount of hand holding seemingly required with regard to these challenges, some of the questions are just so left field I sometimes wonder if I live in a bubble of common sense.
I just made my first entry into this challenge (just first ever i should say). I am hoping I didn't goof up. I just read the response re: EXIF. How can I check if mine uploaded?
I just made my first entry into this challenge (just first ever i should say). I am hoping I didn't goof up. I just read the response re: EXIF. How can I check if mine uploaded?
thanks
Welcome shutterbunny! Nice image and I do see your exif,
only problem is that it has a date taken from Nov 2008, and for the
challenges, it needs to be a current picture, taken within the dates of this
challenge round. There's still plenty of time! Good luck!
Karin
"Dance like no one is watching. Sing like no one is listening. Love like you've never been hurt and live like it's heaven on Earth." — Mark Twain
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I have noticed that some people get a lot of feedback on their posts, but others (including me) get none to very little. I could assume this means my pictures reek, but I rarely get any suggestions for improvement from other Dgrinners. I'm certainly no pro. I know I have lots of room for improvement and need all the advice I can get, but I have actually found that I get more feedback and better advice from a different (non photography oriented) Forum that I frequent.
I'm not trying to complain (even though it sort of sounds like it) because I do read a lot of the advice that others receive and I have learned from it. I'm just saying I don't get much response to anything that I post here, so I rarely do it anymore.
One last little comment: I truly respect the judges and the effort that is required to choose finalists from all the great entries and then enter the feedback on those selections. I would like to say that (to me) the entries that are NOT chosen as finalists need the feedback much more than those that are chosen. I know that is more work, but that would be more helpful to me.
Thanks,
Sherry
I can only speak for myself and my own experience, of course, but I've had the feeling it's as much to do with "familiarity" as anything - I know that initially I didn't get that many responses to my posts, but the more I have contributed and asked questions and become actively involved, the more people have stepped up to the plate to comment when I've requested C&C (not just in Challenges, but the other forums too).
Again, I can't speak for everybody, but as the first judge in this new format, I wasn't sure whether we were supposed to/allowed to/encouraged to do this without being asked. I do know that both Aaron and I posted independently that we would be happy to offer comments to any entrants of the round who requested it.
HTH!
Happy New Year, divamum!
If you wanted to make comments on all the photos entered, there's nothing stopping you from doing that.
http://lrichters.smugmug.com
Happy New Year folks
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Otherwise, I'll probably have to leave....:cry :cry :cry :cry :cry
Sherry
I make jokes because it's what I do - my way of telling everyone to lighten up! It's just a silly little photo contest!
But I've been thinking... since most of you seem to love rules for everything, I propose a new one: every time you post a question about exif, or if you have to pat your head and rub your belly (clockwise, of course) while you upload your photo entry, you must post TWO constructive artistic or technique comments about a photo. Deal?
(I'm joking, again, OK?
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We must both have warped senses of humor!!
All joking aside, honestly...if we post pics in another part of Dgrin, ask for feedback, and don't get any...I would then assume that the photo cannot be entered in the challenge? Maybe that in itself is the message not to bother, huh?
Happy New Year!
Sherry
My understanding of the requirement technically: You simply need to post in another forum for C&C. What happens from there doesn't matter from the standpoint of qualification for the round. You've done your part and can post in the contest thread.
From a non-technical standpoint: If you post a pic and you aren't getting feedback, give a shout-out and one of the participants in these contests is going to pay attention to you. I know I'll try. Good luck with the photo making!
How about rub your belly counter-clockwise with 1 1/2 turns followed by twist.
Kill Nothing But Time :clap
Leave Nothing But Footprints :thumb
http://www.samsplacephotos.com
Except in months without an R, in which case it's clockwise
Thanks Linda! With that knowledge, I'm going ahead and adding to the remainder of the entries - everybody, please remember these are only my (entirely subjective) opinion, ymmv, etc etc etc. If anything is helpful then great - if not, just smile and ignore me
Hi Sherry,
while I pretty much just lurk in the challenges section, I will post in the various other sections. I know what you mean about some posts not getting many comments. But if you take a bit of time and comment on some of the other posts in that forum, you'll likely get a bit of reciprocal posting back (and meet some new people too
have fun.
C.
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Is this correct?
http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=101453
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A simple "Yes" would have worked...
I'm really sorry you are so upset over this
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Ryan, we are easy going over here.... it will be nice to have yet another style around here...love your site & work!
based on your reaction i think you might have been offened but thats the common reply to questions like yours... it works best that way.
now you have the rules we will see your entry soon?
+1 Me too. Especially the nighttime, available light shots and especially especially the woman with the sparkler in your slideshow.
My post was not made in anger.
Andy's reply to my original question just seemed a little harsh to me.
As soon as I can figure out which pic I want to enter, I will start my post.
Thanks for the clarity.
I do feel for the organisers.
Charlie
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DoctorIt: EXIF EXIF EXIF
http://challenges.smugmug.com/gallery/6945681_onzG8#449596983_VqWSz
sorry for the trouble, i didnt know my first entry didnt have exif, apologies!
Hi,
I just made my first entry into this challenge (just first ever i should say). I am hoping I didn't goof up. I just read the response re: EXIF. How can I check if mine uploaded?
thanks
Welcome shutterbunny! Nice image and I do see your exif,
only problem is that it has a date taken from Nov 2008, and for the
challenges, it needs to be a current picture, taken within the dates of this
challenge round. There's still plenty of time! Good luck!
"Dance like no one is watching. Sing like no one is listening. Love like you've never been hurt and live like it's heaven on Earth." — Mark Twain
I know some people sometimes find your responses a little curt, in my opinion you're a model of restraint.
Now if I didn't take the picture in the qualifying period can I upload some EXIF from another picture that I did...
Charlie
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