Challenge 8: VOTE!!!!!!!!!

[MHD]

http://www.potofgrass.com/gallery/challenge8

Get to it!

[MHD]

http://www.dslrusers.com/viewtopic.php?p=173001
for a basic run down of the new system

[Glen]

Some good entries in there Scott






Fire and Ice was a popular theme

[Alpha_7]

I know we can't talk about parituclar entries, but I have to say they are some great entries and some very clever ideas, well done to everyone that submitted one.


I would also quietly mention, I few look a little too familar....

[MCWB]

http://www.dslrusers.com/viewtopic.php?p=173001
for a basic run down of the new system

Cool, thanks Scott! With the old system, it was assumed that you'd give top marks to your own image. What are we going to decide to do for the new system? Vote for your own plus 4 others?

Agreed on the 'fire and ice' theme, seems popular!

[MHD]

That is entirely up to you, but I would suggest if you like your image it should be one of your votes...

[Glen]

Trent, just vote for yourself five times

[MCWB]

"Because you're worth it"

[Glen]

[MHD]

Trent, just vote for yourself five times

While funny I am sure you have realised that is not possible by now

[radar]

Hi Scott,

thanks for putting together the new voting system, looks good. I think that it does simplify the voting and hopefully will entice more members to vote.

I also think that when there are a lot of entries, it ends up making it fairer.

So lets get to the voting

Cheers,

André

[Glen]

Trent, just vote for yourself five times

While funny I am sure you have realised that is not possible by now

Scott, I just thought the system was broken when it wouldn't accept my tenth vote for myself No a great simplified system you have there, should make voting much easier

[Manta]

"Because you're worth it"

[greencardigan]

There are some great ideas there. I'm sitting here wondering how so many ideas slipped my mind.

I would also quietly mention, I few look a little too familar....

Yeah, I've seen one of them before. Wait a minute... it's mine

I'm off to vote... Good luck everyone!!

[Manta]

Tough to decide the fav five. Some very innovative interpretations of the theme which is great to see. Well done all!

[greencardigan]

Some very innovative interpretations of the theme

I think a few were a bit too innovative. Or entered the wrong challenge.

[Manta]

Dunno if anyone's really gone too far out on a limb Cardigan - I can see the theme in each of them.

[Glen]

I can see the theme in all of them, though can see why some would prefer the more straightforward interpretations

[Alpha_7]

We had a much bigger field last challenge but I think all the shots stayed a lot closer to the opposites theme (which is a very broad one) then last time.

When I was originally brainstorming I came up with some rippa ideas, but then thought I'd google opposite theme photos comps. Nearly all my ideas had been used, so I went for something different that hadn't been down, and it involved into my final image (which I'm still not happy with).

[Manta]

I can see the theme in all of them, though can see why some would prefer the more straightforward interpretations

Not to detract at all from the 'straightforward' entries, I love the shots that bring out a more interesting viewpoint, a way I wouldn't normally have thought about the theme. Some of the shots here have done that really well.

I wonder if the fact that this is a no-prizer kept the number of entries low? I hope not.

[Alpha_7]

[img]I%20wonder%20if%20the%20fact%20that%20this%20is%20a%20no-prizer%20kept%20the%20number%20of%20entries%20low?%20I%20hope%20not.[/img]

I hope it wasn't that but I suspect for some the lure of the prizes would be an additional motivation.
I think right now is a pretty busy time for most people, I know that while I had plenty of ideas it just didn't have the time to set them up and see how they went.

[PiroStitch]

Dammit, no prize?!?! Just kidding I determined to enter all the comps regardless after learning a valuable lesson from last year

[Alpha_7]

Dammit, no prize?!?! Just kidding I determined to enter all the comps regardless after learning a valuable lesson from last year

What was the valueable lesson ? Please share.

[sirhc55]

Must admit that this is the first challenge I have not entered and it has nothing to do with not having any prizes. Simply ran out of time

[Geoff]

Must admit that this is the first challenge I have not entered and it has nothing to do with not having any prizes. Simply ran out of time

That surprises me Chris - I had one of those images with your name all over it!

[Alpha_7]

Hmmm and I had one of the shots Pegged as yours, back to the drawing board.

[Manta]

Must admit that this is the first challenge I have not entered and it has nothing to do with not having any prizes. Simply ran out of time

That surprises me Chris - I had one of those images with your name all over it!

Me too, Geoff! You should be pleased Chris - someone's imitating your style!

[radar]

Hi,

I did manage to get my entry in, but as others, time was tight. I had brainstormed a few good ideas, but never got to execute them

I should still try to get them as some should be good for Aussie Dave's SEE. All that brainstorming shouldn't go to waist

It is amazing how much time a new guide dog puppy takes

Cheers,

Andre

[Alpha_7]

Hmmm, that really has me thinking...

Photographer != Chris therefore

Photographer = ??

I guess will have to wait and see ?

[Nnnnsic]

I didn't see any pegged as Chris's at all.

[Alpha_7]

It is amazing how much time a new guide dog puppy takes

Andre,

Are you training one ?

[Killakoala]

There's a few pyromaniacs on this forum.

[radar]

Are you training one ?

Not sure who's training who , but I am trying. She is 12 weeks old now. One forgets how much you have to keep watching them to house train them.

Cheers,

Andre.

[Alpha_7]

There's a few pyromaniacs on this forum.

In other online photo comps, there was sooo many fire / ice and fire / water and fire fire fire themes. So I think its a going trend. Fire is such a dynamic element it is great and challenge to photograph well.

[Manta]

Are you training one ?

Not sure who's training who , but I am trying. She is 12 weeks old now. One forgets how much you have to keep watching them to house train them.

Cheers,

Andre.

Hopefully you'll have more luck than me. My 3-yr-old Jack Russell still gives the carpet a bit of a squirt whenever he's let inside and nobody's watching him but I think that's just a result of him being insane. Maybe I'll reciprocate and pee on his kennel every now and then so he knows what it feels like..

[MCWB]

Must admit that this is the first challenge I have not entered and it has nothing to do with not having any prizes. Simply ran out of time

That surprises me Chris - I had one of those images with your name all over it!

Me too, Geoff! You should be pleased Chris - someone's imitating your style!

I'll fourth that, I also thought one was Chris' (I wonder if we all thought it was the same one? ). Just goes to show though, almost every time I've thought "oh that must be so-and-so's image" I've been wrong!

[Alpha_7]

Well I tried to subtly state which one I thought it was.... perhaps it was too subtle.

[MHD]

carefull now!

[Alpha_7]

carefull now!

Sorry Scott, I'll behave myself now.

[blacknstormy]

Damn - you've got me going over each shot trying to figure out which one you're referring to ..... damn, damn, damn

Fire and ice was definitely the prevailing theme !!! Some brilliant shots guys !!!!

Rel

[sirhc55]

Comment removed till end of voting

Glen

[MCWB]

Comment removed till end of voting

Glen

[Alpha_7]

Comment removed till end of voting

Glen

[Glen]

Probably enough individual speculation here, wait till next Monday (written in Scott's authoritive way)

Lets keep it general till next Monday

[Alpha_7]

Fair enough, I'll stick to broad sweeping statements.

[Glen]

Thread locked to stop further speculation