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09/26/2002 10:11:15 AM · #1 |
What would you rank in a better place...
A photograph that you simply don't understand how it's related to the challenge?
or another one which is related with poor quality?
What should be the minimal qualification for a subject related photograph and the maximun for a non related good quality photograph?
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09/26/2002 10:17:37 AM · #2 |
Generally I score 1 through 4 for pics that do not meet the challenge, their place in the range based on their artistic merit.
Luckily, in this week's challenge this is not an issue.
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09/26/2002 10:30:40 AM · #3 |
i don't really draw a line with the scores... If I don't think a photo meets the challenge at all, I could still give it up to 5 or 6 probably. I think that meeting the challenge is a very important part of the score, but it's only part of the overall image.
If a photograph is technically poor but meets the challenge, i could score it in the same range... up to a 5 or 6 depending on the impact of the subject.
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09/26/2002 10:41:45 AM · #4 |
I usually substract 3 for 'do not meet the challenge' meaning that for example i gave 10 to last week winner, the 'pencil' week I would have given it a 7.
When I think the picture would have get a >=8 an other week, i explain it in the comment. For low scode picture ... I do not always comment.
Same as john otherwise ... a poor quality but meet perfectly the challenge could get a 5 or a 6 .. but it stills have to be appealing one way or another. |
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09/26/2002 12:19:39 PM · #5 |
The rules state: "While voting, users are asked to keep in highest consideration the topic of the challenge and base their rating accordingly." Based on that guidance (which I happen to agree with), I put together the following method of rating photos.
I assume a picture gets a 5 to start with. I add or subtract a little based on how well I think it meets the challenge. Next, I add or subtract points based on how aesthetically pleasing it is to me. Lastly, I add or subtract points for technical merit.
When I'm done, I review the results and usually see a photo or two that I move up or down a point based on how much I like it compared to the other photos which I have rated the same.
It's not exact, but it works for me.
Mark
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09/26/2002 12:42:17 PM · #6 |
In my opinon, meeting the challenge is paramount. I also do score pictures that don't meet the challange in the 1 to 4 range like jakking. It depends on how much bias there can be.
I have a tendency to shoot specific subjects, however, this week's topic is a great example of where the photographer needs to step back and think about what needs to be included in the picture to represent his or her "corner of the world".
For every picture this week, I ask myself the question: "what does this tell me about the persons "corner of the world". Certain shots apply to "anywhere on the globe" which I don't think meets the challenge at all.
Just some thoughts.
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09/30/2002 05:10:32 PM · #7 |
I score a 7 if it is a technically solid interpretation of the challenge. IE something a pro would submit for a client.
a 5-6 if its a slightly flawed execution of a good idea
3-4 if its a poorly thought out grab shot - or if despite much thinking, the creator left off basic compositional issues
1-2 if its just poor in composition execution and content.
8 if it really grabs me emotionally
9 if it meets criteria for 7 and 8 and is brilliantly composed and tells an interesting story - ie compells my interest. |
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09/30/2002 05:15:08 PM · #8 |
I vote on photos. So do other people. That's about all that everyone's voting "techniques" have in common. Do we have to rehash this over and over again? Everyone has a different opinion of how they think they should vote, what the numbers on the scale should be used for, and what aspects of a photo they like and/or dislike...
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09/30/2002 05:23:10 PM · #9 |
| How about a separate text field on person's profile page where they can coment (or not) on their scoring criteria and methods? |
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09/30/2002 05:24:08 PM · #10 |
Originally posted by GeneralE:
How about a separate text field on person's profile page where they can coment (or not) on their scoring criteria and methods?
Any way of getting it from being repeated over and over in the forums is fine by me :o)
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