CHAT Thread for the weekly competition 'DOWN MY WAY,' from 23 till 29 Sept 2013

[ABERS]

Does it all matter?

When I set 'The Best In Show' I was trying to get away from a set theme, which I think inhibits people from entering, I know it makes me a bit reluctant, and on that occasion there was a double figure entry.

I would hazard a guess that if each week the theme was left open more entries would follow. Something like 'Your Pic Of The Week'. Not difficult to judge, a stonking picture is just that, a stonking picture.

The image of the week as appears on the Home Page wouldn't be affected, that's just one person's view of what makes a good picture.

Just a thought.

[Reinardina]

Of course it does not really matter. It just goes to show how differently people read language. For me it meant my own locality, but of course it can be equally well be interpreted as 'wherever you are.'

I deliberately entered a different shot from my local High Street, but never expected to come across raging bulls!

It does make a good show though; catering to all tastes.

[jinky]

Does it all matter?

When I set 'The Best In Show' I was trying to get away from a set theme, which I think inhibits people from entering, I know it makes me a bit reluctant, and on that occasion there was a double figure entry.

I would hazard a guess that if each week the theme was left open more entries would follow. Something like 'Your Pic Of The Week'. Not difficult to judge, a stonking picture is just that, a stonking picture.

The image of the week as appears on the Home Page wouldn't be affected, that's just one person's view of what makes a good picture.

Just a thought.

For me I prefer a specific theme - if I am ho0nest more challenging than the wide one I set this last week to get my brain working. Given how few images I upload here and elsewhere nowadays I probably would not bother with my best of the week- some weeks I might not even have picked up my camera and my vote often goes on interpretation of the theme as well as the technical aspects of the shot. I think your open week was good timing Abers when we got some new members too. I recall the Time theme set the week before when we got into double figures too befoire entry levels went down again after those 2/3 weeks.

[DigiDiva]

As long as there's a theme, does it really matter how broad or narrow it is? At least entries are up this week.

[kerbside]

TBH I was not going to enter this week as Reinardina knows, some themes fit what you like to take pictures of and some don't. I only put my shot in because at that time there were only 3 entries and I just made up numbers.

I know that it was a Nil point entry and normally would not bother, in fact I think in future if I am not happy with an entry then I will not bother, think you should always put up your best shot on a topic.

As for briefs and entries some do leave a lot to be thought about and IF, as mentioned you are unsure then you should ask the question.

Think that Chris said in a previous post in this thread " it's the voter who decides if am image is on theme not the one who sets the theme" sorry but the theme setter has as much right as the voter to say if something is on theme and maybe at the time an entry is placed the theme setter could mention that a certain picture does not meet his brief, possibly.

Well that's my take on this matter for what it's worth.

[DigiDiva]

My question there would be, if the theme setter didn't think an entry fit the brief, would he not allow the image to be entered? If he would allow it to be entered, what happens if it wins? That's why I was suggesting it was the voter who ultimately decided.

[DigiDiva]

Well, how lovely to win, its been a long time so Im really pleased. Thanks for those who voted, much appreciated. Wish I knew who the voters were, Im not keen on secret polls :-( Will look into setting the theme tomorrow, as I'm tied up all day today.

[Reinardina]

Well, how lovely to win, its been a long time so Im really pleased. Thanks for those who voted, much appreciated. Wish I knew who the voters were, Im not keen on secret polls :-( Will look into setting the theme tomorrow, as I'm tied up all day today.

Congratulations Chris. Well deserved.

I can shed a bit of light on your voters. I was the first to vote, and my vote went to your shot, so for a short time you had 100% of the votes.

I like anonymous polls, as you don't run the risk that people feel obliged to vote for certain persons. For whatever reasons.

I want to thank whoever voted for my urban entry. I knew it wouldn't do well, but I'm behind it for the full 100 percent!

[ABERS]

Congratulations DD. 50% of the votes speaks for itself. 

[jinky]

Nice one DD - got my vote. I like anonymous voting too but usually say where mine went afterwards. I think it`s best if votes don`t show the running order until you have voted too or you might  be inclined to vote for one of the 2 front runners to help decide it rather than the one you really like. Anyway it all comes out in the wash and doesn`t matter who voted for what and yes for me the voter always decides if an image fits the brief and setter cannot control entries. That said sometimes I think people don`t always look at the brief in voting and I am sure many don`t look at the larger size prior to voting or all the comp entries would have more views than they have.

Anyway - well done.

[Beaux Reflets]

Well done Chris, I imagine you have a few more gems from your trip.

Super colours and detail with the long exposure although the Chromatic Aberration caught my eye.

And thank you to who ever voted on my effort 

[Hinfrance]

Congrats DD, got my vote too.

[Reinardina]

That said sometimes I think people don`t always look at the brief in voting and I am sure many don`t look at the larger size prior to voting or all the comp entries would have more views than they have.

I know people don't always consider the brief when voting. But ideally, everyone should have a look at the larger picture, before deciding which one to vote for.

Maybe this should be emphasized when setting the poll?

[DigiDiva]

Well done Chris, I imagine you have a few more gems from your trip.

Super colours and detail with the long exposure although the Chromatic Aberration caught my eye and my vote went to KFC .

And thank you to who ever voted on my effort 

Are you referring to the boat on the right or tha casstle bottom left (or both)? Im not sure it is chromatic abberation (never had that before with the lens I used), I think it was my poor post processing. I had 2 images, one exposed for the sky and one for the boats. I have never replaced part of an image before and it was the magnetic lasso tool I used that caused the abberation (I think).

[Beaux Reflets]

Well done Chris, I imagine you have a few more gems from your trip.

Super colours and detail with the long exposure although the Chromatic Aberration caught my eye.

And thank you to who ever voted on my effort 

Are you referring to the boat on the right or tha casstle bottom left (or both)? Im not sure it is chromatic abberation (never had that before with the lens I used), I think it was my poor post processing. I had 2 images, one exposed for the sky and one for the boats. I have never replaced part of an image before and it was the magnetic lasso tool I used that caused the abberation (I think).

I was refering to both the left and right fringing effects.

Interestingly, following your post on HDR I played around with blending two adapted exposures of a single shot using the HDR tool and liked the effect, thank you.