Neat pictures I've taken - Page 67

xoxoxoBruce · 08-11-2010, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by dmg1969

I'm doing it merely for the fun of putting my work up against that of the others who enter.

My object is to win at least one of the four categories I enter.

Those 2 statement don't jibe, in my mind, 2 different goals.

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Knowing who will be judging them is, let's say, similar to insider trading.

Not at all, any competition should clearly state up front how it's to be run, and how the winner(s) will be determined. A juried show will usually name the jurists.

Judged by the public = Pretty or emotional will win.
Judged by pros = composition, balance, mood, technical skills, will win.

Enter both, one in someone else's name.

dmg1969 · 08-11-2010, 04:23 PM

Actually Pico...I usually do not crop or otherwise play around with the photo. I like it to show in the context in which it was taken.

I know that didn't really make sense, Bruce. I should have said it differently. I like the competition and, if I win, that's great. I've had numerous people say that I have a real eye for photography and I'd like to see if others see things that way.

I actually thought about having my wife submit one in her name, but I am a stickler for rules and being honest. It's a fault of mine. I'm the guy who, if he gets too much change or finds money, goes out of his way to return it. I just want to choose which one I think is the best and let the chips fall where they may.

xoxoxoBruce · 08-11-2010, 05:43 PM

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I've had numerous people say that I have a real eye for photography and I'd like to see if others see things that way.

Then go with the Ladybug and find out.

Gravdigr · 08-11-2010, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by dmg1969

Awesome shot of the train tracks, Gravdigr! I have one sorta similar, but it was taken in winter. Nowhere near as much character as your shot.

Thanks, DMG. I think, if I had to choose, I personally would go with the lady bug...tough choice though.

Pico and ME · 08-11-2010, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by dmg1969

Actually Pico...I usually do not crop or otherwise play around with the photo. I like it to show in the context in which it was taken.

In that case, you are hopefully taking many shots of the same subject with slight variations in its composition/framing...because its those two things that often make a great photo. I personally do not like the amount of space to the left of the butterfly. Eliminating would really amplify the subject of the photo.

Shawnee123 · 08-11-2010, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

Then go with the Ladybug and find out.

ftw

dmg1969 · 08-12-2010, 12:34 PM

Here you go Pico...what do you think?

I usually do take numerous shots of my subject. Sometimes though, as with butterflies, you may not get more than one shot and you have to be quick. When I took the photo in question, I only got that one shot before it fluttered away.

Bruce, I am actually leaning toward the ladybug. Hell, I probably won't decide until I leave to walk over to the fairgrounds on Monday.

Shawnee123 · 08-12-2010, 12:46 PM

dmg, be careful. Before we're done with you here at the cellar, we will have profiled and characterized each of the judges, performed market research with people with similar attributes as the judges, and compiled an extensive report as to the outcome (plus or minus 1/2 percent.)

I like the ladybug. The butterfly is beautiful, yes, but the ladybug is fantastic.

Don't automatically assume the judges don't have an eye for art.

dmg1969 · 08-12-2010, 01:53 PM

That's awesome, Shawnee! Quick...call Zogby and Rasmussen. We need numbers people!

I know I'm

. So, I am not going to say another word until I have decided.

Shawnee123 · 08-12-2010, 02:09 PM

You're not beating a cross-eyed sleeping cat wearing a saddle, not at all!

Let us all know how it turns out.

Pico and ME · 08-12-2010, 04:45 PM

Very nice dmg!

impress · 08-13-2010, 08:32 PM

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xoxoxoBruce · 08-14-2010, 02:50 AM

Isn't that the one you posted on the previous page?

Gravdigr · 08-14-2010, 03:31 AM

Different cropping...?

classicman · 08-14-2010, 10:13 AM

His gums look inflamed - better see a dentist.

08-11-2010, 04:23 PM	#992
dmg1969 I got nothing Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central PA Posts: 486	Actually Pico...I usually do not crop or otherwise play around with the photo. I like it to show in the context in which it was taken. I know that didn't really make sense, Bruce. I should have said it differently. I like the competition and, if I win, that's great. I've had numerous people say that I have a real eye for photography and I'd like to see if others see things that way. I actually thought about having my wife submit one in her name, but I am a stickler for rules and being honest. It's a fault of mine. I'm the guy who, if he gets too much change or finds money, goes out of his way to return it. I just want to choose which one I think is the best and let the chips fall where they may. __________________ Void where prohibited. Your results may vary. Not intended for resale. Do not remove tag. Objects in mirror are closer than they appear.

08-12-2010, 12:34 PM	#997
dmg1969 I got nothing Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central PA Posts: 486	Here you go Pico...what do you think? I usually do take numerous shots of my subject. Sometimes though, as with butterflies, you may not get more than one shot and you have to be quick. When I took the photo in question, I only got that one shot before it fluttered away. Bruce, I am actually leaning toward the ladybug. Hell, I probably won't decide until I leave to walk over to the fairgrounds on Monday. __________________ Void where prohibited. Your results may vary. Not intended for resale. Do not remove tag. Objects in mirror are closer than they appear.

08-12-2010, 12:46 PM	#998
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	dmg, be careful. Before we're done with you here at the cellar, we will have profiled and characterized each of the judges, performed market research with people with similar attributes as the judges, and compiled an extensive report as to the outcome (plus or minus 1/2 percent.) I like the ladybug. The butterfly is beautiful, yes, but the ladybug is fantastic. Don't automatically assume the judges don't have an eye for art. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

08-12-2010, 01:53 PM	#999
dmg1969 I got nothing Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central PA Posts: 486	That's awesome, Shawnee! Quick...call Zogby and Rasmussen. We need numbers people! I know I'm . So, I am not going to say another word until I have decided. __________________ Void where prohibited. Your results may vary. Not intended for resale. Do not remove tag. Objects in mirror are closer than they appear.

08-12-2010, 02:09 PM	#1000
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	You're not beating a cross-eyed sleeping cat wearing a saddle, not at all! Let us all know how it turns out. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

08-12-2010, 04:45 PM	#1001
Pico and ME Are you knock-kneed? Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Middle Hoosierland Posts: 3,549	Very nice dmg!

08-13-2010, 08:32 PM	#1002
impress It's better to be pissed off than pissed on. Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Irvine, California Posts: 936	From the Hindu Temple, Malibu, CA: __________________ If I gave a crap, I'd give it to you.

08-14-2010, 02:50 AM	#1003
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Isn't that the one you posted on the previous page? __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

08-14-2010, 03:31 AM	#1004
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	Different cropping...? __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

08-14-2010, 10:13 AM	#1005
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	His gums look inflamed - better see a dentist. __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

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