Damn! You're too fast. I just finished flipping through the thumbs, with the occasional full view. Most of these are awesome.
I really think that these types of challenges are what brings out the best in peoples work here. A guide as to how to take the picture, in terms of composition or style, as opposed to subject or content specific.
Now that I have looked at everyone's submission, or at least their thumbnails, I can deffinatly state that I will not do well in this challenge...I should have worked alittle harder finding my subject...O-well I did get 8th in the Something New II challenge, I have that to hold on to.
I am soooooooooooo impressed with the entries in this challenge! I see quite a few 10s already! I think I might even buy a photo of one of them! Wow! I wish I could retract my entry, it sucks! I should probably take a break from photography for a while. I've had no ideas and when I come up with something, I can't really make it happen as I would have imagined. I can't really blame it on my equipment. I have a great camera. I just wish I had more lighting and lenses... Great job on your entries everyone!! They are amazing!
"Take a picture where the main subject is dead center" The only problem I'm having so far is noticing that there are many pictures where the subject is centered horizontally, but not vertically. Dead center to me means, the very center of the entire photo space, not just horizontal center. I spent a ton of time on cropping mine to make sure that it was exactly the dead center of the photo. Dropping a couple of points in my votes on pictures because of this.
"Take a picture where the main subject is dead center" The only problem I'm having so far is noticing that there are many pictures where the subject is centered horizontally, but not vertically. Dead center to me means, the very center of the entire photo space, not just horizontal center. I spent a ton of time on cropping mine to make sure that it was exactly the dead center of the photo. Dropping a couple of points in my votes on pictures because of this.
I guess I am not alone. I am being hammered 4.5714. Being my first member challenge I am very disheartened. :(
What scores are you guys getting?
4.1 after 26 votes, It would appear my monitor has let me down again, comments suggest some people can see more in the picture than me. I can't seem to set the monitor correctly - it looks like I have 6 black bars on the calibration line in voting1
I am sure glad I sat this one out!!
I am building up something new to better my score for the next challenge.....tired of being a 3 or 4 average.....but proud to have tried!
Great job everybody! Looks like the quality on here is improving. My scoring average will surely go up after voting on this one. It's going to be tough to pick a winner.
"Take a picture where the main subject is dead center" The only problem I'm having so far is noticing that there are many pictures where the subject is centered horizontally, but not vertically. Dead center to me means, the very center of the entire photo space, not just horizontal center. I spent a ton of time on cropping mine to make sure that it was exactly the dead center of the photo. Dropping a couple of points in my votes on pictures because of this.
you have to be kidding me...
Skief does have a point... dead center means dead center. To each is own interpretation of the challenge description and thus his vote pattern.
I agree. A great set of photos in this contest. My internet connection was down Sunday so I didn't get a chance to submit. Here is what I wound have submitted. Comments appreciated.
Doing very well this time over 5.75 with 25 votes. Interesting to note, though, I think some newbies need to learn the difference between soft focus and out of focus. Have two comments - one giving a 10 and the other probably sub 5 saying my subject is out of focus.
"Take a picture where the main subject is dead center" The only problem I'm having so far is noticing that there are many pictures where the subject is centered horizontally, but not vertically. Dead center to me means, the very center of the entire photo space, not just horizontal center. I spent a ton of time on cropping mine to make sure that it was exactly the dead center of the photo. Dropping a couple of points in my votes on pictures because of this.
you have to be kidding me...
I'm going with Skief here. There are quite a few compositions made off-center in one way or another. Of course it doesn't have to be all dead center, but the main subject (however subjective that might be) should imo be in the middle, however you turn the image. I've punished a few really good shots on the same idea; I look dead center - if it isn't there, it's pretty much off topic.
However, if the surrounding composition supports the subject in the center, fine - that only adds to a good image I think.
I'm going with Skief here. There are quite a few compositions made off-center in one way or another. Of course it doesn't have to be all dead center, but the main subject (however subjective that might be) should imo be in the middle, however you turn the image. I've punished a few really good shots on the same idea; I look dead center - if it isn't there, it's pretty much off topic.
However, if the surrounding composition supports the subject in the center, fine - that only adds to a good image I think.
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i'm with you michael. dead center is pretty specific and i am voting accordingly. interestingly, i'm at 5.3ish with a centered subject and a decent shot. and although i would love a comment or two as to why it's not scoring higher, i think it is the LACK of surrounding stuff that may be dinging my score. just a subject in the center of otherwise nondescript surround is not where it's at with voters?
meanwhile, i am really impressed by the caliber of the photos in this challenge. great work all.
I am doing a horrible 4.01 with 30 votes. I wish I hadn't entered. I didn't think my shot through at all... just kinda came up with something that was cute to me. It's boring really. Bah! I am going to either sit out for a few weeks or start getting really creative. I need inspiration!
Also.... Consider A Flower being dead center... and a door being dead center.
Of course the flower can be placed dead center. But with a door, even if you place it dead center, some people will say it is not, because of its demensions.
What matters is the subject is Dead Center regardless of its demensions.
How are you people who are taking the "must be dead centre" approach voting on subjects like people or animals ?
Are you measuring from the middle of the body..or the face (which is where the eyes go to when viewing)?
