DPChallenge: A Digital Photography Contest You are not logged in. (log in or register) 
 
Challenge Entries

 
You are viewing 1st place.
2nd
Portfolio Images
Sidewalk Encounter
1st PlaceSidewalk Encounter
Lydia


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Curiosity (Advanced Editing VII)
Collection: Portfolio
Camera: Canon EOS-6D
Lens: Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM
Date: Aug 17, 2015
Date Uploaded: Aug 17, 2015

 Look! The tadpole's tail is still there dragging out the back! He was in my pool today. SO adorable!

Jack (the dog) usually stays far away from frogs and toads in the yard... I've fussed at him so much for chasing them many times.

He was actually curious and cautious... making sure that I DEFINITELY was asking him to get close and look at the wonderous creature. Ha!

Curiosity1578cLNrSFW

[Aug. 19th, 2015 11:15:19 AM]

WHAT??!! 15 votes - 8.1333

[Aug. 20th, 2015 09:19:16 PM]

Wow! 35 votes - 7.9714

I didn't think it would hold up this well! In truth, I don't think it's an amazing photograph... Ha! I think it's the low number of entrants. *shrug* I'll TAKE IT ANYWAY! *huge grin*



[Aug. 25th, 2015 11:27:05 PM]

Wow. What a score! I've been watching it all week, of course. So much fun!

Earlier this evening (of rollover) it was 7.95xx.

Even though I'm used to the last-minute lower voters, it still surprises me how they affect scores.

Don't get me wrong... I've been on Cloud Nine all week!! What a magnificent score for a ... Mediocre image.

I almost didn't enter it.




I'm SO glad I did!! Ha!

Thanks bunches for the great comments and votes, folks!!

After Voting: I have NO idea why this image scored as high as it did. I like it... but even I don't think it's a great photograph.

What I DO think it is is... a 'feel good' image. And, I think it fits the challenge topic very well.

I'm sorry for the high score... (ok... only sort of! But... I am REALLY sorry for the stress and hoopla the score caused). I appreciate all of your discussion about it... I agree. It makes no sense.

Yet, I didn't cheat. No one except my immediate family saw the image before voting was over (and they don't vote).


Statistics
Place: 1 out of 53
Avg (all users): 7.7179
Avg (commenters): 9.0909
Avg (participants): 7.2857
Avg (non-participants): 7.8772
Views since voting: 3071
Views during voting: 166
Votes: 78
Comments: 36
Favorites: 6 (view)

Please log in or register to add your comments!

AuthorThread
 03/25/2020 11:31:33 PM
what an incredible capture ..
congratulations on a brilliant photo .. loved reading your photogs comment .. :)
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 10/05/2015 02:02:21 PM
What an adorable portrait of this curious dog exploring his world. The frog looks a little exasperated - i.e. "Sigh, not the sniffer again" Grats on the blue Lydia!!!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 08/27/2015 11:39:12 PM
Adorable. Congrats on the blue!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 08/27/2015 03:18:34 PM
Lydia this is so incredible! Too fabulous!
Congratulations!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 08/27/2015 12:24:34 PM
Love this Lydia! Congrats on the blue
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 08/26/2015 07:19:40 PM
congratulations Lydia! this is so you!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 08/26/2015 06:53:36 PM
Congrats Lydia! This had to win!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 08/26/2015 03:37:14 PM
Just the cutest photo - I have a dog who would have been far more frisky with this gorgeous toy..... Congrats!!!!!!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 08/26/2015 01:44:58 PM
Absolutely perfect for the challenge :)
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 08/26/2015 01:05:51 PM
Ribbon hog!!!!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 08/26/2015 11:19:22 AM
Congrats on the blue! This shot definitely made me chuckle...

Labradoodle?
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 08/26/2015 10:07:52 AM
Well done Lydia!!!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 08/26/2015 08:46:13 AM
Congratulations, A truly touching shot that conveyed curiosity and was the class of the challenge. Nicely done,
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 08/26/2015 08:25:38 AM
This is adorable and genius. No brainer blue ribbon for the challenge. Should have broken the 8 though. Brilliant!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 08/26/2015 05:16:14 AM
Congratulations Lydia! Love this shot!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 08/26/2015 04:46:51 AM
This is such a funny shot. Don't think I can try that with my dog ;-)
Congrats on the Blue!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 08/26/2015 02:38:59 AM
Congratulations Lydia.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 08/26/2015 02:02:18 AM
This was my only 10 in this challenge, and it deserves every single one!! It is so perfect in so many ways.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 08/26/2015 12:56:27 AM
I loved this shot. Congrats on the Blue and a deserving high score.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 08/26/2015 12:41:30 AM
Adorkable!!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 08/26/2015 12:28:05 AM
Yup, there ya go, nearly an 8 :-)
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 08/26/2015 12:14:12 AM
Congrats on an amazing image and the ribbon. You have a way with those frogs (and dogs).
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 08/26/2015 12:07:10 AM
Great score Lydia, fits the challenge well! Congrats.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 08/26/2015 12:01:52 AM
Awesome shot, congrats on the blue!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 Comments Made During the Challenge
08/25/2015 09:43:31 PM
Great shot. Top photo in the group for me.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 08/25/2015 07:37:04 PM
Awesome! Top shot. 10
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 08/25/2015 05:45:52 PM
Very nicely done.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 08/25/2015 09:12:33 AM
Best of show, really hits the theme and is a very cute scene, well done.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 08/25/2015 08:33:03 AM
Seems like a winner in this one.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 08/25/2015 12:01:43 AM
Gotta be the winner, perfect "curiosity" image and it's got that "Aw, shucks" appeal. The Lydia stamp's all over this one, besides I'm pretty sure that's Jack...
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 08/23/2015 10:39:47 AM
Really darling. :D
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 08/21/2015 04:02:16 PM
The making of a commercial. Love it!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 08/20/2015 09:16:34 PM
Great photograph. My favorite
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 08/20/2015 08:22:37 PM
...and then lunch.

Great capture for this challenge.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 08/20/2015 04:45:34 AM
Love it!! :-D Perfect curiosity!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 08/19/2015 09:21:11 AM
Best in show award, congrats
  Photographer found comment helpful.


Home - Challenges - Community - League - Photos - Cameras - Lenses - Learn - Help - Terms of Use - Privacy - Top ^
DPChallenge, and website content and design, Copyright © 2001-2025 Challenging Technologies, LLC.
All digital photo copyrights belong to the photographers and may not be used without permission.
Current Server Time: 03/10/2025 03:05:41 PM EDT.