Placing? Aweful. Learning? priceless! I had always wondered how this was done. Now I know. And I appreciate all the wonderful, awesome pictures you all produced. You all are incredible!!!
I am in awe that I ranked 116th for this challenge.. not even in the top 50%! Was my entry THAT bad? I felt it was my best entry to a challenge so far and I've had lots of experience with this technique.
I was at the beach and was using my laptop computer away from home. I captured a pretty good picture but did not see the blue hue and oversaturation in the picture when I used my post processing technique on the computer I was using. Many people commented that the picture was good but the desaturation spoiled the result. I ended up with the poorest score I have received in some time.
I am in awe that I ranked 116th for this challenge.. not even in the top 50%! Was my entry THAT bad? I felt it was my best entry to a challenge so far and I've had lots of experience with this technique.
Well, it wasn't me, I gave you a 9. But lately I can't make sense of the overall ratings based on my scoring, sometimes I have to look for my ribbon picks after 100th place :-(
I played with this shot all week long, I learned burning and dodging, still have more to learn. Learned about some of the other filters and have a great shot as a result!
I give up!! I sat out several challenges trying to "learn". All that got me was a very low score. My comments were positive so somebody please help me with this picture. What should I have done differently??
I give up!! I sat out several challenges trying to "learn". All that got me was a very low score. My comments were positive so somebody please help me with this picture. What should I have done differently??
Here's the link for you.
Deannda
edit: Left a comment on the shot :) Hope it helps!
Absolutely delighted to get a third place as I honestly did not think I had a chance.
My wife says I have to retire now that I have completed a "full set" of ribbons..but I think she has an ulterior motive there, like a back garden to be rearranged and various other wee jobs.
Thought I would include a full size shot of the old deserted house that I happened upon out of chance..(sitting in the middle of a field several miles into a rather remote glen in Perthshire) with this post as it might interest some people to see the full location.
I had to negotiate a barbed wire fence then slid for about 10 yards down the slope on my behind, coming to a stop a few feet away from the house.Had a quick look round (as you do)hoping no-one saw my fall from grace..composed myself and took several shots.
I did notice a cow a few yards away which seemed to have an amused look on it`s face, but other than that, I think my blushes were saved by the remoteness of the location.
Sadly, I am unable to upload the image at the moment as there appears to be a problem onsite.I`ll try again later.
Thanks to all for the votes and comments.
Gordon
I got 4th place. But will not be holding it for long. So everybody here posting their results, remember to add one spot to move yourselves up the ladder.
Here's the other thread if anyones interested...
//www.dpchallenge.com/forum.php?action=read&FORUM_THREAD_ID=102147
YAY for me! I just noticed that I got bumped up to 8th. place from 9th. I guess everybody bumped up one spot.( with the exception of the ones ahead of the pic that got bumped)
