A spotlight on Night Shot IV scores

Tamron SP AF 17-50mm f/2.8 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) for Nikon

04/15/2007 10:57:28 PM · #151

Votes: 232
Views: 343
Avg Vote: 6.3491
Comments: 18
Favorites: 1

It's been within 0.03 for three days now. But you 7s are in trouble. I'm going to pull in 200 9s before this thing is over.

Snicker.

Sony DT 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Aspherical ED High Magnification Zoom Lens for Sony Alpha

04/15/2007 11:12:01 PM · #152

This is another first!

Votes: 233
Views: 435
Avg Vote: 7.3348
Comments: 28
Favorites: 1
Wish Lists: 1

charliebaker

Canon PowerShot S2 IS

04/15/2007 11:44:42 PM · #153

Congrats Lonz!

hotpasta

Nikon D800

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

04/15/2007 11:46:21 PM · #154

this might be right down to the wire Lonz...

Votes: 246
Views: 418
Avg Vote: 7.3496
Comments: 27
Favorites: 1
Wish Lists: 0
Updated: 04/15/07 11:45 pm

Sony DT 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Aspherical ED High Magnification Zoom Lens for Sony Alpha

04/16/2007 12:03:52 AM · #155

Originally posted by hotpasta:

this might be right down to the wire Lonz...

Votes: 246
Views: 418
Avg Vote: 7.3496
Comments: 27
Favorites: 1
Wish Lists: 0
Updated: 04/15/07 11:45 pm

definately - good luck to you! I don't care where I place - this has been the bestest experience yet on DPC - all the great comments - real ego booster... would be nice to see my photo on the front page.

charliebaker

Canon PowerShot S2 IS

04/16/2007 12:37:33 AM · #156

We've got a race too close to call as of Sunday Night, with hotpasta posting a 7.3496 with 246 votes, running neck & neck with Lonz at 7.3348 with 233 votes.

Can't wait 'til Tuesday's photo finish!

For all you in DPC land who haven't seen these ribbon potentials, time to jump into the Night Shot challenge and git votin'!

khdoss

Nikon D300

Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM for Nikon

04/16/2007 08:41:05 AM · #157

After rating all the pictures I decided I was really going to comment on the lower scoring ones, and in my eyes there are many. Sorry.. I feel so negative but walking outside at night and clicking a picture does not make for an appealing shot. Night shooting is a favorite of mine and it takes lots of practice to get things properly exposed. I guess I get frustrated sometimes when it appears some people just enter to enter without thinking about the picture.

Am I alone in the way I feel, does anyone else feel this way?

Message edited by author 2007-04-16 08:41:28.

TJinGuy

Nikon Coolpix 2100

Canon EF-S 15-85mm IS USM

04/16/2007 10:32:17 AM · #158

Originally posted by khdoss:

I just finished voting last night and I would have to agree. There were a lot of below average photos. I saw lots of photos taken without tripods, many taken without considering composition (read lack of symmetry in a bad way) and others taken of subjects that are just plain uninteresting. There were also many that in my book don't count as night shots, like sunsets. I too enjoy night shooting and I take is seriously. Apparently not everyone does.

That said, there were a few great shots and it is going to be hard to guess the top places, though I think I have my guesses figured out :)

khdoss

Nikon D300

Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM for Nikon

04/16/2007 10:40:24 AM · #159

Originally posted by TJinGuy:

That said, there were a few great shots and it is going to be hard to guess the top places, though I think I have my guesses figured out :)

There are some amazing shots, as always. I have my top 3 all picked out..

indridistefans

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

04/16/2007 10:56:29 AM · #160

Originally posted by charliebaker:

hmm. seems like my just above 7 score will at best be a top 5.

charliebaker

Canon PowerShot S2 IS

04/16/2007 11:43:49 AM · #161

Congrats Indridi on your 7+ score. Looking at your homepage, I might just guess which nightshot is yours and easily gave that entry a high score!

Looks like we'll have ribbons in the sevens at the Tuesday Nightshot photo finish.

Odd that the recent "Chains" challenge only posted 6.6, 6.5 and 6.3 for its ribbons. Who knows why? Apparently voters felted a bit more chained and constrained in their votes.

Beautiful-Joe

Olympus Stylus 770 SW

04/16/2007 11:49:05 AM · #162

Blargh.
I knew I shouldn't have picked the blurry one..

Votes: 236
Views: 363
Avg Vote: 4.1780

vikas

Apple iPhone 13

Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G

04/16/2007 11:52:42 AM · #163

Originally posted by charliebaker:

Ahha.. finally the mystery of one of the shots is solved (don't know which one though) :)

Votes: 248
Views: 437
Avg Vote: 7.2379
Comments: 30
Favorites: 2

Tamron SP AF 17-50mm f/2.8 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) for Nikon

04/16/2007 11:56:44 AM · #164

Originally posted by khdoss:

Night shooting is a favorite of mine and it takes lots of practice to get things properly exposed. I guess I get frustrated sometimes when it appears some people just enter to enter without thinking about the picture.

Well, apparently you didn't like the thinking I did about my picture, which is sharply focused and well exposed, but not the usual view of my subjects. So taste also figures into it. :)

But you're not alone, apparently. My score has been sliding. Still a very good score, but doubtful to show up on my profile:
Votes: 247
Views: 363
Avg Vote: 6.2996
Comments: 20
Favorites: 1

khdoss

Nikon D300

Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM for Nikon

04/16/2007 12:55:01 PM · #165

taste figures into it, as well.
The one thing I have is a Eizo 24" Color Edge monitor,
I said earlier that my entry is getting slammed but every comment except one is great. I dont fret about scores too much.

indridistefans

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

04/16/2007 01:32:31 PM · #166

Originally posted by charliebaker:

Thank you. However it fares it will almost certainly be a pb however you look at it. So I am pleased,

TJinGuy

Nikon Coolpix 2100

Canon EF-S 15-85mm IS USM

04/16/2007 08:37:21 PM · #167

So in the last 2 votes my average has dropped by almost .03. That would equate to votes of 3 & 4 or 2 & 5 or 1 & 6. I am averaging in the high 6's, so it looks like a troll vote. Losers, find a new hobby.

Tamron SP AF 17-50mm f/2.8 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) for Nikon

04/16/2007 08:45:15 PM · #168

Originally posted by TJinGuy:

Maybe they just didn't like your shot? If you'd been averaging mid-4s and then received two 7s, would you call them overly generous twits or assume they're the only ones who recognized your genius?

Sony DT 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Aspherical ED High Magnification Zoom Lens for Sony Alpha

04/16/2007 10:10:00 PM · #169

Originally posted by TJinGuy:

mine has been doing the same thing. But I've given bad scores to winners before... dont take it too personally.

Sony DT 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Aspherical ED High Magnification Zoom Lens for Sony Alpha

04/16/2007 10:14:46 PM · #170

update... (after a couple people pooped on my head)

Votes: 266
Views: 495
Avg Vote: 7.3158
Comments: 32
Favorites: 3
Wish Lists: 1

Cam

Sony DSC-F717

04/16/2007 10:22:33 PM · #171

Originally posted by TJinGuy:

I bet you did not call those 9's and 10's you recieved troll votes. They are pretty darn high. Way higher then the average !

Just a thought.

Monique64

Canon EOS-30D

Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

04/16/2007 10:46:37 PM · #172

Originally posted by TJinGuy:

Originally posted by khdoss:
After rating all the pictures I decided I was really going to comment on the lower scoring ones, and in my eyes there are many. Sorry.. I feel so negative but walking outside at night and clicking a picture does not make for an appealing shot. Night shooting is a favorite of mine and it takes lots of practice to get things properly exposed. I guess I get frustrated sometimes when it appears some people just enter to enter without thinking about the picture.

Am I alone in the way I feel, does anyone else feel this way?

I just finished voting last night and I would have to agree. There were a lot of below average photos. I saw lots of photos taken without tripods, many taken without considering composition (read lack of symmetry in a bad way) and others taken of subjects that are just plain uninteresting. There were also many that in my book don't count as night shots, like sunsets. I too enjoy night shooting and I take is seriously. Apparently not everyone does.

That said, there were a few great shots and it is going to be hard to guess the top places, though I think I have my guesses figured out :)

This was my first night shot and I spent 3 nights doing all different types of shots. I entered a more alternative style as I wasn't able to get many other good shots. (I need a remote shutter control). I was happy with the one I entered and this challenge made me learn about using features on my camera and to experiment outside of my comfort zone. If mine is one of the bad ones then I am sorry but for me joining dpc is about learning and being forced to shoot to a theme and learn to use my brand new camera.

TJinGuy

Nikon Coolpix 2100

Canon EF-S 15-85mm IS USM

04/16/2007 10:53:04 PM · #173

Originally posted by Monique64:

Originally posted by TJinGuy:

Originally posted by khdoss:
After rating all the pictures I decided I was really going to comment on the lower scoring ones, and in my eyes there are many. Sorry.. I feel so negative but walking outside at night and clicking a picture does not make for an appealing shot. Night shooting is a favorite of mine and it takes lots of practice to get things properly exposed. I guess I get frustrated sometimes when it appears some people just enter to enter without thinking about the picture.

Am I alone in the way I feel, does anyone else feel this way?

I just finished voting last night and I would have to agree. There were a lot of below average photos. I saw lots of photos taken without tripods, many taken without considering composition (read lack of symmetry in a bad way) and others taken of subjects that are just plain uninteresting. There were also many that in my book don't count as night shots, like sunsets. I too enjoy night shooting and I take is seriously. Apparently not everyone does.

That said, there were a few great shots and it is going to be hard to guess the top places, though I think I have my guesses figured out :)

This was my first night shot and I spent 3 nights doing all different types of shots. I entered a more alternative style as I wasn't able to get many other good shots. (I need a remote shutter control). I was happy with the one I entered and this challenge made me learn about using features on my camera and to experiment outside of my comfort zone. If mine is one of the bad ones then I am sorry but for me joining dpc is about learning and being forced to shoot to a theme and learn to use my brand new camera.

If you put this much thought into an entry, I am sure it was not one of the ones I am talking about. If I did vote it low, I would have left a comment saying why.