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gazza77

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That's what I said, except I did point out it was 'middley'

 

 

It looks like if you get the basics right, exposure, wight balance etc. then you go through for an award. You are then judged on the composition of the photograph, which was the main ai.

 

They were looking for front to back maximum depth of field (using the hyper-focal point), rule of thirds, leading lines etc. I presume the more of these you then met decided if you got gold, silver or bronze.

 I know that's what you said. :P I also knew it myself :D I'd agree that seems to be the basic scoring criteria, looking at some of the handful of "fails" makes me wonder why people bothered though!

 

The point I was making was that I would have expected a little more than that, especially as that was word for word the same on every one of the 6 or 7 other silver and bronze rated shots I looked at.

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gazza77
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There's been a barn owl out quite often on an evening near us of late, so I've been out a couple of times when I've been back from work and the light has been decent to see if I can get a decent image

Northern Eel
Northern Eel

One I took yesterday. I’m quite pleased with the composition. I’ve gone for the postcard/table mat look.   

gazza77
gazza77

A view of home whilst out walking the dog yesterday afternoon.  

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Padge

Padge

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 I know that's what you said. :P I also knew it myself :D I'd agree that seems to be the basic scoring criteria, looking at some of the handful of "fails" makes me wonder why people bothered though!

 

The point I was making was that I would have expected a little more than that, especially as that was word for word the same on every one of the 6 or 7 other silver and bronze rated shots I looked at.

I have seen other comments such as:

 

Image isn't sharp enough
 
Image is underexposed
 
Horizon is very wonky!
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gingerjon

gingerjon

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I have seen other comments such as:

 

Image isn't sharp enough

 

Image is underexposed

Do they have those stickers that Boots used to put on?

Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. (Terry Pratchett)

Red Willow

Red Willow

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1.  Ah but when does post production editing become digital art, when has the photograph(s) been edited so much it can no longer be considered a photograph but becomes a creation of the mind and not of the camera.

 

2. So come on then what did you get?

 An  EOS 650D. I previously had a canon so the lens I have will be able to be used with the new camera. Just need to improve my photos 

Padge

Padge

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bit of shake on those, I don't just mean the figures in motion, shame. Sharper backgrounds would have made um crackers.

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Radio 5 Live: Saturday 14 April 2007

Dave Whelan "In Wigan rugby will always be king"

 

This country's wealth was created by men in overalls, it was destroyed by men in suits.

gingerjon

gingerjon

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bit of shake on those, I don't just mean the figures in motion, shame. Sharper backgrounds would have made um crackers.

I did think that would be a response. Personally, I'm easy with a bit of shake especially when with (for e.g.) the 'on the corner' shot it's a way of getting across just how frantic everyone seemed to be. Possibly it works less well for the Oxfam shot. Looking at the latter again I may be tempted to go back in and crank up the brightness and contrast.

I have plenty with sharp backgrounds and blurred figures. Sometimes I think that works better, sometimes not. This time, I'm happy with what's above. I suspect yours and gazza's photography course might have serious comments though.

Tis all subjective in the end, after all.

Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. (Terry Pratchett)

Padge

Padge

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I did think that would be a response. Personally, I'm easy with a bit of shake especially when with (for e.g.) the 'on the corner' shot it's a way of getting across just how frantic everyone seemed to be. Possibly it works less well for the Oxfam shot. Looking at the latter again I may be tempted to go back in and crank up the brightness and contrast.

I have plenty with sharp backgrounds and blurred figures. Sometimes I think that works better, sometimes not. This time, I'm happy with what's above. I suspect yours and gazza's photography course might have serious comments though.

Tis all subjective in the end, after all.

I always say that if the result is what YOU intended then the photo is right.

 

But when you post any photo in a place like this then it will get criticised on its content and not your intentions.

 

Advertisers have used blurred images quite often to put across the 'busy' feeling that you talk about,

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Radio 5 Live: Saturday 14 April 2007

Dave Whelan "In Wigan rugby will always be king"

 

This country's wealth was created by men in overalls, it was destroyed by men in suits.

gingerjon

gingerjon

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But when you post any photo in a place like this then it will get criticised on its content and not your intentions.

Absolutely. Which is why I put them up. If I sounded defensive, I didn't mean to.

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Padge

Padge

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Absolutely. Which is why I put them up. If I sounded defensive, I didn't mean to.

You did sound defensive, I would be the same. There is always that 'ah but' moment where you realise that something you presented isn't quite coming across as you intended.

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Radio 5 Live: Saturday 14 April 2007

Dave Whelan "In Wigan rugby will always be king"

 

This country's wealth was created by men in overalls, it was destroyed by men in suits.

gazza77

gazza77

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A couple more of the bluebells, taken last night whilst out for a wonder with the wife & the in-laws dogs. All taken handheld, so not as sharp as some of my others, but it did give me more of an opportunity to wonder around and experiment with camera settings.

 

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Hardcastle Crags_0312 by 77gazza, on Flickr

 

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Hardcastle Crags_0309 by 77gazza, on Flickr

 

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Hardcastle Crags_0307 by 77gazza, on Flickr

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my missus

my missus

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is there anything more beautiful than an english summers day

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Through the fish-eyed lens of tear stained eyes
I can barely define the shape of this moment in time(roger waters)

Bedford Roughyed

Bedford Roughyed

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ISS by bedfordtiger, on Flickr

With the best, thats a good bit of PR, though I would say the Bedford team, theres, like, you know, 13 blokes who can get together at the weekend to have a game together, which doesnt point to expansion of the game. Point, yeah go on!

Mister C

Mister C

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Help please! I've uploaded the photos from my phone to Flickr. Can I use their android app to upload them to here? And can this be done on the mobile version of this site? I've been looking but none of this is immediately obvious...(awaits immediate obviousness)

gazza77

gazza77

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Help please! I've uploaded the photos from my phone to Flickr. Can I use their android app to upload them to here? And can this be done on the mobile version of this site? I've been looking but none of this is immediately obvious...(awaits immediate obviousness)

 I don't think you can use the android flickr site to post to here, but if you can access the website then copy and paste the relevant info, it should work to post them on the mobile version of this site. HTH.

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gazza77

gazza77

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Shamelessly copied from a post a few months ago....

 

Click on the image you want to download and above it will be a "share" button

Click on the arrow next to that to expand the view

Click on "Grab the HTML/BCC code" link and ensure the BBC code radio button is selected.

then just copy and past the code in the box above

 

 

It might be slightly different now with the latest version of flickr, but the concept is still the same. I can't access the full site whilst at work to check though.
 

 

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Mister C

Mister C

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Cheers Gazza. It's not easy on a mobile but can be done! Now to enter it in the competition! 9091579970_217d31a97a.jpg

IMAG0873-1 by Paul and Lou, on Flickr

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