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Comment by Hyram posted on SRS Open Day - 28th February 2009 at 21/01/2009 - 13:40
Comment by Hyram posted on Fortnightly competition #7 comments at 20/01/2009 - 21:48
I have entered a few times but dread winning because of the onerous task of providing meaningful critiques come judging time a week later. Could this be putting members off entering? I know it is great to get feedback but if comments could be expected only on the winning entry and second and third place, then perhaps we could encourage more members to enter?
Dunno. Waddya think?...
Whilst many of us joke about getting 'that coveted 2nd Place', the judging process can be very instructive in itself since it forces people to think about why they like one particular image more than another one.
I hope that you are a winner one day and you will see that if you approach the judging in an organised way, making notes regularly as the entries are submitted, it can be an enjoyable and informative process.
Comment by Hyram posted on Weekly Competition # 80 - Nearness at 20/01/2009 - 08:28
Hi All,
Just to let you all know I'll be continuing with the usual format for 'C & C' after the close of the competition this week!
Comment by Hyram posted on Weekly Competition # 80 - Nearness at 20/01/2009 - 08:21
Comment by Hyram posted on Weekly Competition # 81 - Flower Power! at 20/01/2009 - 08:19
I'm not going to enter this again unless I believe that considered C+C will be forthcoming
Welcome to photography competitions on Pentax User. Our users create new competitions every week based on a theme and pick winning images. The winner of the competitions get to host next weeks competition. It's great fun, so get involved!
Above is the wording from the competition header.
I think that this needs to be changed.
It makes no mention of constructive comments being made about all the images submitted.
It just mentions picking a winner - completely missing the point.
Whilst it is obviously nice for the winner to win and something we all aspire to, the main function of the competition, apart from fun, is for everyone to learn from the considered c & c from the judge, even if we do not always agree with what is said.
Comment by Hyram posted on Weekly Competition # 80 - Nearness at 19/01/2009 - 21:13
In these truly depressing times, I found the animal shots more appealing than the human ones.
Comment by Hyram posted on Weekly Competition # 80 - Nearness at 19/01/2009 - 19:05
I've just had another look at the entries and I think I agree with Martin. For me the best one is mono.
david
Comment by Hyram posted on Weekly Competition # 80 - Nearness at 19/01/2009 - 17:01
Hopefully some comments will follow
Comment by Hyram posted on Weekly Competition # 80 - Nearness at 19/01/2009 - 16:59
We will have the following new items to play with:
DA* 60-250
DA* 55/1.4
AF 160 FC Ringflash
If you add the Pentax Rear Converter to the list then I think that even Clarky would turn up