DSS #21 Unofficial Feedback Thread

hawkeye978

Sometime you have to go backward to move forward :scratch

We've had C&C for DSS #22 so now it's time for DSS #21

Here is the official gallery to give your C&C for DSS#21 :Gallery Found Here

This unofficial feedback thread is a catch-all of sorts, lets make it happen:thumb

Anyway, Lets get #21 Feedback started!!

This thread is:

• a place to post a list of your top ten favorites. (be heard, and let everyone know what images moved you.)
• a place to post your "the making of my image"
• a place to ask someone "how did they do that?"(for us all to see:D )

If you want to make a top ten post in this thread using thumbnails of the pictures, these can be obtained at the DSS#21 Gallery by selecting the picture you want then clicking the 'Share' tab in the upper right and selecting 'Get a Link'. Get a copy of the thumbnail and then use the 'Insert Image' button above. Paste the link into the pop up box and hit OK. That will insert the thumbnail into your post.

You can also post comments at the DSS #21 gallery for the individual pictures.

hawkeye978

Wow, this is one quiet group. Usually there are lots of comments by now.

OK, I'll start it off with my Top 12. As usual, in no particular order that I will admit to..

KevXman

Awesome round again. I don't know if I can handle any more of these month long challenges though.

A few of my favorites. (In no particular order.)




Good luck everyone.
— Kevin

DRabbit

My favorites (actually, in order)





Two of the stand-outs for me are "Trash Couture" and "Punk"... I really like the colors in both, and they really feel like "real" book covers to me. They are also both books I'd buy if I saw them in the store!

I want to know... from the "author" of "Punk"... is that your daughter? Cool kid, and I love the blue hair!

Oh, and PS... My pick #4 - "The Mourning Of Angels" - That one made me put the Lensbaby Composer on my Amazon wishlist.

sdways01

My top 10 in order of entry.

dnie

Wow! I never tried picking a top few...this isn't easy! Here are a few of my favorites (among many others)... of course in no order. I sure couldn't pick an order.



and of course

Arrogant aren't I?? Just kidding...
Great work everyone.
There is some really excellent work here!

Tango

wow what a selection, very hard to narrow down...

my favs (no order)

richtersl

I had a lot of favorites. But these made me go :jawdrop

Drin

I'm dead curious. Coldclimb, how did you do your picture? I'm guessing creative photo manipulation. Or a bungee.

dnie

I must be denser than I thought. Am I the only one that doesn't "get" this? Not to say it is bad, but I just don't get it...


OH GOD, I sound like my MOTHER!!! Yikes!!

Tentacion

dnie wrote:

I must be denser than I thought. Am I the only one that doesn't "get" this? Not to say it is bad, but I just don't get it...


OH GOD, I sound like my MOTHER!!! Yikes!!

Does it really matter if you Get It or Not?

The idea (IMO for this challenge) was to create a bookcover that would arouse your mind enough that you would stop and pick it up, if even only to flip thru the pages. I believe this cover did just that. Simplistic, with a touch of mystery, the color tones of blue, make you wonder if it has something to do with "HE"....WHO is HE?

The cover is not overly done and not all book covers are works of art, they are provided to intrique the reader, in its simplicity, I believe this cover has caused an impact in the viewer's mind...."wonder" and to the visual aspect with the addition of the different hues of blue in a patchwork presentation...Blue being a mellow and calm color.

Peace,
Donna P.

Llywellyn

dnie wrote:

I must be denser than I thought. Am I the only one that doesn't "get" this? Not to say it is bad, but I just don't get it...

It made you want to know more, didn't it? For a book cover, the artist just made you pick up the book to figure out what it's about. And that bold blue would make a big statement on bookshelves.

This one was one of my personal faves.

Tentacion

Llywellyn wrote:

It made you want to know more, didn't it? For a book cover, the artist just made you pick up the book to figure out what it's about. And that bold blue would make a big statement on bookshelves.

This one was one of my personal faves.

Excuse me if I'm wrong, but I was under the impression that since you are the NEW challenge ring leader, you could not express your opinion as to your favorites one way or another...I don't ever remember Em expressing her favorites in the forum, unless she was the judge and had to critique on the photos that were selected.

Tango

where is photobrandos entry?

it would have made my top three.....

Llywellyn

Tentacion wrote:

Excuse me if I'm wrong, but I was under the impression that since you are the NEW challenge ring leader, you could not express your opinion as to your favorites one way or another...I don't ever remember Em expressing her favorites in the forum, unless she was the judge and had to critique on the photos that were selected.

I can't like photos anymore now that I'm ringleader? If folks prefer me only to do it when I hop in to judge, fine. But I'm always going to like photos. And I'm not Emily.

AaronNelson wrote:

where is photobrandos entry?

it would have made my top three.....

DQ'd. :cry

Tentacion

Llywellyn wrote:

I can't like photos anymore now that I'm ringleader? If folks prefer me only to do it when I hop in to judge, fine. But I'm always going to like photos. And I'm not Emily.



DQ'd. :cry

I never said you were Emily.

You can like as many photos as you like, but the norm (did I read this somewhere in another thread) around here since Em went into this, was that the Ring Leader did not express her thoughts about any of the entries, so that people would not scream or for that matter even think biaism, favoritism, thus making the challenge continue to run smoothly.

But your the ring leader and can do as you want, I only expressed an opinion and a concern.

Peace,
Donna

dnie

:oogle Wow, sorry... I really didn't mean to start anything. I was trying to not sound condescending or judgemental. It was supposed to just be a simple question.
Yes, the photo made me stop and look, so it did accomplish that. That is what I was looking for.
I never said I didn't like it or that it was bad... It did accomplish me thinking, "what is that about? " It did its job.
So now I get it.

Tango

AaronNelson wrote:

where is photobrandos entry?

it would have made my top three.....

what i was meaning was where is it? its not in the gallery for me to thumbnail link to.

Tango

dnie wrote:

:oogle Wow, sorry... I really didn't mean to start anything. I was trying to not sound condescending or judgemental. It was supposed to just be a simple question.
Yes, the photo made me stop and look, so it did accomplish that. That is what I was looking for.
I never said I didn't like it or that it was bad... It did accomplish me thinking, "what is that about? " It did its job.
So now I get it.

you didnt start anything, but next time you should ask the specific photog to explain their vision before making a post like the way you did....all imo

Tango

Llywellyn wrote:

I can't like photos anymore now that I'm ringleader? If folks prefer me only to do it when I hop in to judge, fine. But I'm always going to like photos. And I'm not Emily.

well it would actually help us to know what you like so when you are a judge we can gear toward your likes...

...J/K

but seriously as long as im on your list all is well....:D

Llywellyn

Alrighty folks, let's keep this thread doin' what it was meant to.

Donna: Thanks for your opinion. I will take it into account and am happy to keep my opinions to myself, or express them in the galleries, though they have no influence on anything, unless I'm judging. I'll edit my post so nobody thinks I'm biased, because I most certainly ain't.

Dnie: Critiquing is an art. Hang around these parts to get a feel for it. Even better, go check out The Whipping Post forum for some awesome critiques.

AaronNelson: DQ's get moved out of the entry gallery to avoid confusing the judges.

And back to your regularly scheduled unofficial thread!

dnie

AaronNelson wrote:

you didnt start anything, but next time you should ask the specific photog to explain their vision before making a post like the way you did....all imo

noted... I think I'll just zip my mouth. I seem to to say the wrong thing at the wrong times... never meaning harm.

sorry again to all.

Tango

dnie wrote:

noted... I think I'll just zip my mouth. I seem to to say the wrong thing at the wrong times... never meaning harm.

sorry again to all.

dont stress, i dont think anybody is all that uptight about it....
i was just sayin... maybe talk directly to the photog on this thread about their entry... if anybody gets it more i would guess its them....

sherstone

Llywellyn wrote:

I can't like photos anymore now that I'm ringleader?

Please please please do not stop liking photos, I personally am happy to hear your opinion, ringleader or not.

Thanks everyone for your feedback both in the gallery and here with your top ten picks. I'm not sure how much of a behind the scenes is needed for it since the EXIF gallery pretty much reveals all.

There was a question of lighting from Linda (richtersl). The lighting was achieved by the morning sun on the right of the model and one full power flash on a stand behind a shoot through umbrella, on the left. I really liked how the two color temperatures played together.

Some of the images that I really liked this round are:



Yes I know there is more than 10.... each one has something that caught my eye, thank you!

travelways

I couldn't enter this contest, but maybe it's better that I didn't...
- all the entries are just fantastic!!!

Hard to pick only few favorites. Congratulations all

photobrando

I just briefly read that my photo was disqualified. Anyone with some sort of authority care to explain to me why? I am pretty confused about this.

I double checked that the EXIF data was still appended to the picture. Everyone who has commented, has said this or that about a book cover that would make one stop and take another look at it. I certainly think mine does that.

I R confused?

Llywellyn

photobrando wrote:

I just briefly read that my photo was disqualified. Anyone with some sort of authority care to explain to me why? I am pretty confused about this.

Over this way: http://www.dgrin.com/showpost.php?p=1082507&postcount=80

EXIF only showed filename and dimensions. No "date taken" information.

Drin

photobrando wrote:

I just briefly read that my photo was disqualified. Anyone with some sort of authority care to explain to me why? I am pretty confused about this.

I double checked that the EXIF data was still appended to the picture. Everyone who has commented, has said this or that about a book cover that would make one stop and take another look at it. I certainly think mine does that.

I R confused?

Don't feel too bad. I had something similar happen. Let's try to win next round.

I couldn't find your entry anywhere. Care to link it?

divamum

Congrats to all!!

I barely know where to start with favorites for this one there are so many extraordinary images, but these ones were real jawdroppers for me (in order of entry):