snowspeeder
Senior Member
Looks like a feeble attempt with no substance.
Are you serious these are top 3 pictures?
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night86mare
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whatever the case, it's just a competition.
yes, you paid, but photography is always subjective.
no, i have not seen the pictures, but i have seen a lot of competitions where the results do not sit well with me.
but what are we in photography for as hobbyists? the first core reason is to enjoy it. we can't control anyone else, only ourselves.
so, why dwell on such? move on, try again next time. if you think the competition is a scam, then don't join again, i guess. for example, there are competitions that always have the organiser's own photoclub people winning. the winners list just looks like a few names being shuffled around. but is it important? at the end of the day, we should see accolades/achievements in this aspect as a bonus.
yes, you paid, but photography is always subjective.
no, i have not seen the pictures, but i have seen a lot of competitions where the results do not sit well with me.
but what are we in photography for as hobbyists? the first core reason is to enjoy it. we can't control anyone else, only ourselves.
so, why dwell on such? move on, try again next time. if you think the competition is a scam, then don't join again, i guess. for example, there are competitions that always have the organiser's own photoclub people winning. the winners list just looks like a few names being shuffled around. but is it important? at the end of the day, we should see accolades/achievements in this aspect as a bonus.
jeff7id
Senior Member
http://picasaweb.google.com/114259938206124547803/Top3Photos?authkey=Gv1sRgCPL5tf3RoefrIQ#
I see 4 pictures, instead of 3.
I see 4 pictures, instead of 3.
jeff7id
Senior Member
Have you checked the competition theme ?
Maybe this is photo competition of animal picture only, no veggie allowed
allenleonhart
Senior Member
whatever the case, it's just a competition.
yes, you paid, but photography is always subjective.
no, i have not seen the pictures, but i have seen a lot of competitions where the results do not sit well with me.
but what are we in photography for as hobbyists? the first core reason is to enjoy it. we can't control anyone else, only ourselves.
so, why dwell on such? move on, try again next time. if you think the competition is a scam, then don't join again, i guess. for example, there are competitions that always have the organiser's own photoclub people winning. the winners list just looks like a few names being shuffled around. but is it important? at the end of the day, we should see accolades/achievements in this aspect as a bonus.
yep. its subjective. just get over it bah. i mean who knows? the judge could be a deprived otaku hiding behind the laptop and u also dunno wad. :bsmilie:
ahbian
Senior Member
My usual thoughts are such contests are subjective and the chosen entries might not often agree with us, especially if we ourselves take part in them.
However, as an outsider, I would say
1) Technically, your photo is better than the "selected winners"
2) Compositionally, your photo is better than the "selected winners"
3) The theme of the competition is rather vague or flexible, depending on how you look at it. Its quite hard to deviate from it, and I think your photos do fit the theme.
Well, you would have beaten the "selected winners" if I were the judge. :bsmilie:
Anyway, what I'm more interested in is another point you brought up.
Are there any regulations on the organising of such competitions?
Hypothetically, can one easily create a website and attract entries with submission fees, and then select "bogus winners"?
honestly... the theme is "Happiness in Nature"... you should at least capture a subject's moment of happiness in nature; e.g., kids running around in the forest. to me, the picture of the forest itself without anything doesn't really capture the essence of the theme. there's no subject attraction in the picture.
i can go on (on the other pictures), but i think you know where i'm coming from. just my thoughts lah...
i can go on (on the other pictures), but i think you know where i'm coming from. just my thoughts lah...
kei1309
Senior Member
i agree as well. perhaps... between the judges and organizer... there was some miscommunication. technically TS' photos are better... but might not have gelled with the judges's interpretation of the contest.
+evenstar
Senior Member
not really a blur picture, but rather a tightly cropped image i would say.I understand that this is a competition and it's very subjective when it comes to the results. But a blur picture being in top 3?? They are so not good to a point that I have to show u guys these pictures. Just for your entertainment. lol.
anyway personally, your images dont show that it's "happiness in nature" in any way to me
just my 2¢
I checked out their site and errrr dont know but it looks quite dodgy to me... I mean... it is a really unprofessional looking website... wrong grammar, spelling mistakes, claims but no prove... and they are not even in Singapore... only one guy has a Singapore number the other two are Indian numbers.... Not surprised it a scam..
ninelives
Senior Member
yah, the site is very "suspicious" could be a scam. say bye bye to your $10. less double quarter pounder meal for the op.
night86mare
Deregistered
I understand that this is a competition and it's very subjective when it comes to the results. But a blur picture being in top 3?? They are so not good to a point that I have to show u guys these pictures. Just for your entertainment. lol.
understand.
you do have to be careful when submitting photos to competitions.
T&C is one thing, also, when requiring entry fee, you must look at previous winners, see if the organisers are simply being legit or just organising a competition to hang accolades on their own khakis. it does happen, fyi.
gossipmonger
New Member
it's important to know that the standard of judging or the judging criteria can vary wildly from one competition to another. and not every competition strives to have truly 'world-class' images.
when entering images for a competition, one needs to pay careful attention to the theme and the objectives of that competition. in addition, a little fact-finding as to the judging standards and the past winners, could help one understand what the judges and the competition are looking out for in a winning entry.
case in point, have a look at this ongoing competition by RICOH. just check out the past winners....
when entering images for a competition, one needs to pay careful attention to the theme and the objectives of that competition. in addition, a little fact-finding as to the judging standards and the past winners, could help one understand what the judges and the competition are looking out for in a winning entry.
case in point, have a look at this ongoing competition by RICOH. just check out the past winners....
CS TAN
Senior Member
How can the crab be happy when it opens it claws and ready to attack? Oh, maybe, it is the photographer , he/she is looking at the dinner...
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