Great shots everyone. What a great little contest. 
DVXUser Photography Challenge
- Thread starter Jeremy Ordan
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Jeremy Ordan
Major Contributor
I agree, there are some amazing shots in this one. Since this is turning into a weekly thing I just can't wait to see what people come up with next week... I also wonder what the topic will be...
-Jeremy
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QUESTION FOR EVERYONE
How would ya'll feel about after today removing the anyonomous aspect... I know it has the potential to influence a couple of straggling voters, but at the same time it will also enable each artist to explain what they were doing, how the shot was set up, and what they were going for...
I can't insert a poll, so just leave it as an open ended question, opinions?
-Jeremy
EDIT:
QUESTION FOR EVERYONE
How would ya'll feel about after today removing the anyonomous aspect... I know it has the potential to influence a couple of straggling voters, but at the same time it will also enable each artist to explain what they were doing, how the shot was set up, and what they were going for...
I can't insert a poll, so just leave it as an open ended question, opinions?
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HorseFilms
Look ma no hands
I'm all for letting people know who did what. Everyone already knows which one is mine and I have a good idea on a couple of the other ones, but I'd be curious to hear how everyone accomplished these great shots.
Jeremy Ordan
Major Contributor
Here is what we can do... There is a function with the way the album is set up where you can post a ton of user comments. I should have made this available prior to posting the images but if everyone wants to email me a blurb I can post it so it is forever displayed with your picture.
I will also try to go ahead and assign the pictures to the memberlist... Let me see if I can do that.
Also, please give me some feedback on what you think of this format for future contests. I figure it can work for now, it's stable and does everything we need it to, but I just want everyone's opinion if there is anything that you think needs to be changed for the next round...
Thanks!
-Jeremy
I will also try to go ahead and assign the pictures to the memberlist... Let me see if I can do that.
Also, please give me some feedback on what you think of this format for future contests. I figure it can work for now, it's stable and does everything we need it to, but I just want everyone's opinion if there is anything that you think needs to be changed for the next round...
Thanks!
-Jeremy
500lb Productions
Well-known member
I for one find that nobody seems to understand my picture. *sigh*
At first, I wanted to explain it. Now I'm not so sure I want to.
EDIT: (crossing posts) I think the blurb at the outset would have been helpful. I also think it would be helpful if instead of tell you that you've voted, it let you change your vote. There are a couple pictures I'd like to rate higher or lower than I initially did.
At first, I wanted to explain it. Now I'm not so sure I want to.
EDIT: (crossing posts) I think the blurb at the outset would have been helpful. I also think it would be helpful if instead of tell you that you've voted, it let you change your vote. There are a couple pictures I'd like to rate higher or lower than I initially did.
CR_OPSO
RebelXTuser
500lb Productions said:
I agree with the vote changing. After going through all the entries, I wanted to upgrade my favorite to a 5, but I couldn't.
Also, I know this seems wrong... but are we supposed to vote on our own picture? I haven't because it didn't seem like it was the right thing to do. Is anyone else rating their own? Is there a way to disable voting on your own in the next challenge? Just curious.
mikkowilson
Steadi-Guru
Well a picture should speak for itself.
I love the idea of adding user comments to the pictures later. But that's going to be a lot of work for Jeremy. How about the submitter just posts in the general comments, making those small threads to discuss the picture when the time comes.
Which I think should be after at elast 24hrs from voting open. That beeing said, it's allready prety clear as to the ranking of most of the images.
- Mikko
I love the idea of adding user comments to the pictures later. But that's going to be a lot of work for Jeremy. How about the submitter just posts in the general comments, making those small threads to discuss the picture when the time comes.
Which I think should be after at elast 24hrs from voting open. That beeing said, it's allready prety clear as to the ranking of most of the images.
- Mikko
HorseFilms
Look ma no hands
CR_OPSO said:
I didn't vote on my own. I figured I'd let others decide and stay out of it.
cast4shows
Member
system
system
I have to agree with 500lb here. The system is a bit suspect in my opinion as well. I actually feel there should not be a running talley next to your picture....because it influences each voter..as well as the comments. The numbers and comments should not be visible until the voting is over. This would allow people to make an un-biased vote and fair assessment of each picture. Its simple, voting / comments should be anonymous until votes are tallied. When you click a picture your attention is drawn not to the art but to the comments below it which inevitably influence your opinion. It is a common sociological fact that people for the most part will go with the norm. Sorry if I come off as a sore or bitter loser, but that is not the case at all. I came to this conclusion after realizing I was allowing the opinions of others to effect my vote. Imagine standing in front of a painting in an art gallery trying to interpret and appreciate a piece of work, while 5 or 10 people shouted their opinions and comments in your ear....thats what this felt like.
:dankk2:Thanks for listening
system
I have to agree with 500lb here. The system is a bit suspect in my opinion as well. I actually feel there should not be a running talley next to your picture....because it influences each voter..as well as the comments. The numbers and comments should not be visible until the voting is over. This would allow people to make an un-biased vote and fair assessment of each picture. Its simple, voting / comments should be anonymous until votes are tallied. When you click a picture your attention is drawn not to the art but to the comments below it which inevitably influence your opinion. It is a common sociological fact that people for the most part will go with the norm. Sorry if I come off as a sore or bitter loser, but that is not the case at all. I came to this conclusion after realizing I was allowing the opinions of others to effect my vote. Imagine standing in front of a painting in an art gallery trying to interpret and appreciate a piece of work, while 5 or 10 people shouted their opinions and comments in your ear....thats what this felt like.
:dankk2:Thanks for listening
bustak
Well-known member
CR_OPSO:
I like my photo & wanted to share it with others. I also gave the other EXCELLENT photo's ***** too!
I see no problem with it, as long as you're not giving yourself 5 stars & everyone else ZERO stars to try & "win" the contest. That'd be BAD form & not in the vain of this contest.
Just my $.02.
personally I think it's OK to vote on your own picture. I did & I gave mine *****!
I like my photo & wanted to share it with others. I also gave the other EXCELLENT photo's ***** too!
I see no problem with it, as long as you're not giving yourself 5 stars & everyone else ZERO stars to try & "win" the contest. That'd be BAD form & not in the vain of this contest.
Just my $.02.
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Joey Lawrence
Active member
TheYankee said:
I'm down for this, it's cool. Mine is getting creamed because I can't explain how I did it.
rogar-BigGrin(DBG)If you have to put in the details yourself you can use the ones I included in my submission e-mail.
500lb Productions
Well-known member
I also think people are forgetting to view the pictures in the intended context: As portraits / characterizations.
Some of them are great pictures, but completely miss the context.
Some of them are great pictures, but completely miss the context.
HowDareMe
Active member
hmmm
hmmm
I like the process but have to agree with some users, seeing everyones comments kinda makes me listen to them and not my own opinion. I do not like how you can see who is winning, maybe the ratings should be hidden till the end that would be better. There should also be a rule, you can either vote for yourself or not, lets make it one way accross the board. Once again, we have some AMAZING photographers here in our forums. I am also confused why there are more than 30 votes for some pics? Whats goin on there?
hmmm
I like the process but have to agree with some users, seeing everyones comments kinda makes me listen to them and not my own opinion. I do not like how you can see who is winning, maybe the ratings should be hidden till the end that would be better. There should also be a rule, you can either vote for yourself or not, lets make it one way accross the board. Once again, we have some AMAZING photographers here in our forums. I am also confused why there are more than 30 votes for some pics? Whats goin on there?
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mikkowilson
Steadi-Guru
I totally agree with cast4shows. As I was posting my (the) first comments, I was wondering if otheres could see them and if it would influence their voting. I went back and made some changes after I saw other's messages come online.
I also felt that I was voting a little "high" in comparison to other's votes, and I'm not sure if that influence was good thing or not.
Hmm, so generally open to all, or fully secret... that's the question.
- Mikko ... did not vote for his own picture.
I also felt that I was voting a little "high" in comparison to other's votes, and I'm not sure if that influence was good thing or not.
Hmm, so generally open to all, or fully secret... that's the question.
- Mikko ... did not vote for his own picture.
Blaine
Mr. Hollywood
I did. I gave mine 2 stars (I might have rated it a little high, since I know the photographermikkowilson said:
rogar-BigGrin(DBG)). I wasn't that pleased with it as I rushed too much at the last minute and didn't take enough time to make sure I had good lighting. If I had, perhaps I wouldn't have done some of the other things I did. Oh, well. It's a learning experience and I'll take that into the next competition...more planning...more planning...more planning...
HorseFilms
Look ma no hands
I think yours looks really good, Blaine.:thumbsup:
Larry Rutledge
Fest Master
Is there a way to make the images vote tally and comments not show up until after the person has voted? Much like it knows you have already voted on a photo and prevents you from voting again (though it would be nice to be able to change your vote), then it could use that same information to make the vote tally and comments not appear until the vote had been cast for that image.
And I think you should vote for yourself and that you should give yourself a 5 star rating. Just like if you are running for office, it is ok to cast a vote for yourself. You are a part of the contest as much as anyone else and one 5 in the overall mix is not going to incorrectly influence the final tally.
Just my $0.01 9/10
Peace,
Larry ... did vote for mikko's (though I don't know which is his)
And I think you should vote for yourself and that you should give yourself a 5 star rating. Just like if you are running for office, it is ok to cast a vote for yourself. You are a part of the contest as much as anyone else and one 5 in the overall mix is not going to incorrectly influence the final tally.
Just my $0.01 9/10
Peace,
Larry ... did vote for mikko's (though I don't know which is his)
infokill
Well-known member
Same here lol. I put the details in the descripton box on the user upload system but i guess it was missed.Joey Lawrence said:I'm down for this, it's cool. Mine is getting creamed because I can't explain how I did it.
If you have to put in the details yourself you can use the ones I included in my submission e-mail.
All's well though.