It does seem like kind of a bummer when people who didn't even try to adhere to the challenge place highly (one of the top five already posted before the challenged started that they didn't use a 2 sec exposure) but it's true that DNMC isn't DQable. :/
Perhaps in future when there is a technical requirement such as this - this being a fairly rare sort of challenge - it might be appropriate to add a yellow flag to the rules that this is a DQ level requirement.
A lesson learned for the future?
I notice that the ribbon winners have updated their stats though...
Perhaps technical challenges should have a special rule that makes the technical bit compulsory. It's easy to do coz it's done for several other challenges
edit: Ooops, I wasn't quick enuff escheler got there first :)
It does seem like kind of a bummer when people who didn't even try to adhere to the challenge place highly (one of the top five already posted before the challenged started that they didn't use a 2 sec exposure) but it's true that DNMC isn't DQable. :/
They should at least post their shutter speed. If this is a learning site leaving it blank hurts the education process. Some people will think the photographer was able to produce that effect with a 2 second shutter speed. I think I've already read a couple of comments that assumed that was the case.
Ok I see some ppl are not happy, well this was by far the hardest shot I have taken, the waterfall was so strong that the mist got everything wet, and at the same time I had to balance myself (w/ a tripod) on slippery rocks (yes dangerous). I tried 2 second shots and they came out way way to bright, little by little I lowered the shutter until 1/2 second, then it came out. The sun is very strong (even on this cloudy day) up in the andes mnts., even with an ND4 filter I couldn't get it to come out at 2 seconds. I submited only because of the amount of effort I put into the shot. Sorry to those who do not like my choice to submit.
Ok I see some ppl are not happy, well this was by far the hardest shot I have taken, the waterfall was so strong that the mist got everything wet, and at the same time I had to balance myself (w/ a tripod) on slippery rocks (yes dangerous). I tried 2 second shots and they came out way way to bright, little by little I lowered the shutter until 1/2 second, then it came out. The sun is very strong (even on this cloudy day) up in the andes mnts., even with an ND4 filter I couldn't get it to come out at 2 seconds. I submited only because of the amount of effort I put into the shot. Sorry to those who do not like my choice to submit.
I entered an orange photo for yellow. I figured it was close enough, and the challenge info left me room for interpretation...
Mine was definitely 2 seconds...and it sank faster than the titanic. I had heaps of beautiful shots that weren't two seconds...but at least I abided by the rules.
Ok I see some ppl are not happy, well this was by far the hardest shot I have taken, the waterfall was so strong that the mist got everything wet, and at the same time I had to balance myself (w/ a tripod) on slippery rocks (yes dangerous). I tried 2 second shots and they came out way way to bright, little by little I lowered the shutter until 1/2 second, then it came out. The sun is very strong (even on this cloudy day) up in the andes mnts., even with an ND4 filter I couldn't get it to come out at 2 seconds. I submited only because of the amount of effort I put into the shot. Sorry to those who do not like my choice to submit.
That was really only a 1/2 second shot at f22? WOW! That is amazing. It's a beautiful shot, don't get anyone wrong, it's fantastic, but you know how the people can be about the challenge descriptions, especially the ones that are so specific. But it's not our decision, it's up the SC and you to work it out. Again, a very beautiful shot.
Ok I see some ppl are not happy, well this was by far the hardest shot I have taken, the waterfall was so strong that the mist got everything wet, and at the same time I had to balance myself (w/ a tripod) on slippery rocks (yes dangerous). I tried 2 second shots and they came out way way to bright, little by little I lowered the shutter until 1/2 second, then it came out. The sun is very strong (even on this cloudy day) up in the andes mnts., even with an ND4 filter I couldn't get it to come out at 2 seconds. I submited only because of the amount of effort I put into the shot. Sorry to those who do not like my choice to submit.
I had the same problems.....slippery snow, wind, mist, and bright sun. I hada ND4 filter too. I eneded up waiting 4 hours for the sun to start setting to get my shot in the 2 seconds as before then they were too bright. Patience is a virtue.
