Guest judges.... put up your hand

sherstone

I know that a thread was started several times that asked for volunteer guest judges.
I also have a list of people that at one time expressed interest in judging.

The reason I am starting another thread for this is: The list is old and some of the volunteers do not seem to be hanging out with the current group, plus I want to give everyone the opportunity to be included or excluded.

EDIT: It is not a requirement that you have participated in DSS or that you ever will participate.
I said that some of the past volunteers do not seem to be hanging out with the current group. What this means is I only want to make sure that if your not participating now you are still willing to take the time to guest judge.

What you need is the willingness to take the time to give your honest unbiased opinion. The process of critiquing and judging while a small time commitment, is a really good way to learn. The only other requirement is that you can not be entered into the challenge round that you are going to be guest judging.

If your are interested in being a guest judge (even if you have done it before), Please reply to this thread saying that you are interested and if you have ever been a guest judge in the past. Please do not send me a PM.

I need a guest judge for the current challenge #48 and one will be picked from the respondents in the next 24 hours. In the future if you are picked to be a guest judge I will do my best to give you notice before the start of the round you will be asked to judge.

Thanks everyone!

Eclipsed

I would like the challenge of being a guest judge, either now or in the future. I have not been a guest judge in the past.

bf2015

Count me in if needed. I have never guest judged.

travelways

I volunteer

jeepzj94

I would be interested! I think it'd be a great opportunity!!

AndMan

I'll volunteer.

gramps50

I would be willing to help but I am not sure that I would be qualified to judge someone elses work.

sherstone

gramps50 wrote:

I would be willing to help but I am not sure that I would be qualified to judge someone elses work.

Thank you!
If you can see and know what you like when viewing a photograph, meaning you have an opinion. Then you are qualified!

There has been a long running joke that you need to be blind to be a judge but honestly it is all about a personal opinion. As a group we all have a wide gamut of opinions. I want to continue to include everyone in the process not just so called qualified individuals.

Eclipsed

sherstone wrote:

Thank you!
If you can see and know what you like when viewing a photograph, meaning you have an opinion. Then you are qualified!

There has been a long running joke that you need to be blind to be a judge but honestly it is all about a personal opinion. As a group we all have a wide gamut of opinions. I want to continue to include everyone in the process not just so called qualified individuals.

That's good to know. :

Velvet-Art

I too will throw my hat into the ring, I have never judged any challenges before but am looking forward to judging this round and any further ones if I am selected as a guest judge.

Tim

lilmomma

I would be interested in being a guest judge. I have not been one in the past.

slpollett

I'm also willing to be a guest judge. I have not judged in the past.

Sherry

wats005

I have not been a judge in the past but am willing if need be, although I can't in this round since I am entered.

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But I am excited about the possibility!!

DeuceFour

I believe that I was on the old list.. but I am still ready and willing to be a guest judge when needed! I have never been. Thanks!

Brandon

Llywellyn

Anytime.

JAG

you can keep me on the list for judging the DDS challenges. Just not this round as I really want to do this round! I have judged several times but never get burned out from it. I have developed my own scoring system I used when I taught art class to make it easier each time I judge.

KevXman

Autonomous

I'd love to even though I've never judged any pics here. but in real life i have and probably too direct when doing so

sherstone

JAG wrote:

... Just not this round as I really want to do this round!

No problem Joyce, thanks for continuing to volunteer.

Anyone else want to opt out of this round. speak up now

anwmn1

I am more likely to provide quality feedback than actually enter the contests so if you need me- let me know.

WhatSheSaw

Count me in. It will be an interesting exercise.

FYI, I will be traveling when needed for judging the challenge that ends on 5/23 and unavailable for that one.

I intend to play with the current challenge theme, but am also willing to judge it and not enter it.

The Curious Camel

Count me in Sean.

dlplumer

Flyinggina

I'd be happy to help. I was a judge for one challenge and it was very difficult. It turned out to be an excellent, illuminating experience, however. I recommend it to anyone who enters the challenges and, of course, to anyone else who is interested.

Virginia

pemmett

Sean, I love to judge - especially when it's do with with parrots or naked men jumping through hoops of fire with hedgehogs:D Cheers/Peter

quark

Hand up. I have been too busy to play much so I would be happy to judge a round.

ilbcnu

Iam in if you need someone

DsrtVW

You can always call on me if you need someone.Disclaimer April is going to be busy but after that should not be a problem

tinamarie52

Add me to your list. I have not judged before.

Chris

ic4u

tinamarie52 wrote:

Add me to your list. I have not judged before.

Chris

Ditto

sunflowerstudio

sherstone wrote:

Thank you!
If you can see and know what you like when viewing a photograph, meaning you have an opinion. Then you are qualified!

There has been a long running joke that you need to be blind to be a judge but honestly it is all about a personal opinion. As a group we all have a wide gamut of opinions. I want to continue to include everyone in the process not just so called qualified individuals.

With that in my mind, I also volunteer.