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01/03/2011 12:13:22 PM · #1 |
Hi
It has been a while since I voted in a challenge.
How do you vote for a photo? A photo could easy be great and you enjoy looking at it, but it does not really fit into the challenge it has been entered into.
Do you then give it a low vote, because it didn't follow the challenge guidelines or give it a good vote because you like the photo no matter the guidelines ?
E.g : challenge is about cars and there is a stunning photo of bicycle. How would you vote ?
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01/03/2011 12:31:46 PM · #2 |
Originally posted by ymer:
E.g : challenge is about cars and there is a stunning photo of bicycle. How would you vote ? |
If it is that obviously off topic and that outstanding, then I would likely give it a 3 and possibly a fave.
Here's how I generally vote, but you will get wildly different answers from others.
1-totally sucks, blurry grainy, unidentifiable. I usually only give a 1 for something that is clearly an effort to get the brown.
2- brown ribbon for sure. Grainy, blurry, lots of artifacts, shadows and blown highlights. lousy snapshot
3- The average snapshot someone takes if they don't know anything about photography.
4- basic exposure and composition is ok and shows effort and some knowledge. Still lacking somehow compared to other DPC stuff.
5- A good shot, but nothing that stands out over the rest. No shame in getting a 5. Something that averages in the high 5's will probably get wowed over elsewhere.
6- Like it, though it's not wowing me.
7- Really good stuff.
8- Getting into "WOW" territory. 50% chance I will fave this.
9- How to you do it? Do you have a life outside photography?
10- I am in awe.
Other factors:
-If I feel the entry does not meet the challenge topic (a.k.a. a "shoehorn" entry) I will rate it on the quality of the shot, but then deduct 1-3 points depending on how far off base I think it is. If I am the only one that feels that way, then my slightly lower vote won't hurt it much.
-Sometimes an extra point for an outstandingly creative idea, but an average shot.
-I often give a lower vote for visible compression artifacts that could have been easily avoided. If there are visible artifacts and a small file size, I will ding you. I have often low voted high scoring images for this when everyone else wows over it. If I ding you on this, I will leave a comment about it, so that you know why it got that low vote from me.
-Although personal taste is part of the process, I try to rate on the quality of the photo. If I don't personally care for it, but still think it is good work, I won't low vote it.
Due to the compression of opinions, I feel the final averages are a little different:
<3 Pretty bad snapshot, extremely out of the box, or an intentional effort at last place (Known as a "Brown Ribbon", or "Brownie")
4-4.5 Pretty poor, or extremely misunderstood and under appreciated.
4.5-5.0 a good effort that shows some knowledge, but still lacking in some major way.
5.0-5.5 A decent effort that just did not blow people over. No shame in a 5
5.5-6.0 A good shot that appealed to the majority of people, or had very strong appeal for a smaller group. Despite people moaning about scores in this range, it is doing well and is usually a mid-pack or higher placement in most challenges.
6.0-6.5 A really good shot with broad appeal.
6.5+ Killer shot, this getting into ribbon territory.
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01/03/2011 12:33:14 PM · #3 |
Henrik, good question, but unfortunately similar topics come up about once a week in the DPC forums, so you are unlikely to get many responses. Try looking through the forums for other discussions on DNMC (Does Not Meet Challenge) voting.
Cheers! |
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01/03/2011 12:34:26 PM · #4 |
Originally posted by citymars:
Henrik, good question, but unfortunately similar topics come up about once a week in the DPC forums, so you are unlikely to get many responses. |
Which is why I keep my response in a text file to copy and paste whenever the question comes up.
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01/03/2011 12:46:50 PM · #5 |
Thanks.
Yes I should have search for it I know, my bad. But getting a clear copy and paste from Yo_Spiff was easier than searching :)
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