VOTE PF PHOTO CONTEST - Footprints in time

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around a photo contest on the forum, specifically focusing on the entries titled "Footprints in time." Participants are sharing their votes, opinions on the photographs, and suggestions for future contest themes. The conversation includes aesthetic preferences, technical aspects of photography, and the nature of contest topics.

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested
  • Technical explanation
  • Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express their votes for either Binzing or ZapperZ, highlighting personal preferences based on the photographs' aesthetics.
  • There are comments on the emotional impact of the photos, with some participants mentioning the desire to visit the beach due to the images.
  • Technical critiques are made regarding the white balance of the photographs, with suggestions that certain colors may not appear realistic.
  • Participants discuss the nature of contest themes, with some expressing dissatisfaction with the current topics and suggesting they lack entertainment value.
  • There is a debate on what constitutes a "good" photograph, with differing opinions on artistic merit and personal taste.
  • Some participants share their experiences and techniques related to photo editing and color correction.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally express differing views on the quality of the photographs and the appropriateness of contest themes. There is no consensus on what makes a good photograph, and opinions on the technical aspects of the images vary significantly.

Contextual Notes

Participants reference specific technical aspects such as white balance settings and editing techniques, indicating a range of expertise and familiarity with photography. The discussion includes subjective opinions that reflect personal tastes and preferences.

Vote

  • Binzing

    Votes: 10 50.0%

  • ZapperZ

    Votes: 10 50.0%
  • Total voters
    20
  • Poll closed .
matthyaouw
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Low turn out this week. Vote for the best.

1.Binzing
SmoothSteps.jpg


2.ZapperZ
img3171s.jpg


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I voted for ZapperZ, with feet like that i would be crazy not to.
 
I liked Binzing's photo. The water was a nice touch.
 
Thank you Wellesley.
 
Love the hazy blues, makes me want to go to the beach.
 
hypatia said:
Love the hazy blues, makes me want to go to the beach.

Yeah, I really wish I was in the Northwest right now...
 
It's almost more difficult with less choice than more, isn't it? Both are excellent, evocative shots. I'll have to remember to take photos of feets in sand.
 
What exactly IS zapperz photo of?
 
GeorginaS said:
I'll have to remember to take photos of feets in sand.

We (Marzena and I) both have ready pictures, we were just late :cry:
 
  • #10
any more voters?
 
  • #11
matthyaouw said:
any more voters?


I'll vote (again)! :wink:
 
  • #12
hypatia said:
Love the hazy blues, makes me want to go to the beach.

I think there's a problem with the whitebalance. :rolleyes:
 
  • #13
matthyaouw said:
any more voters?

I wouldn't wish to be too blunt, but could we get any interesting contest topics?
 
  • #14
  • #15
matthyaouw said:
There is a suggestion thread for photo contest themes if you've got any ideas :smile:

Apparently there is no point in it. So the next topic in line was "an unopened cardboard box" and after that "a tree that stands straight in a forest"?

I mean these are good topics for a fine arts gallery, but for this forum there could be a little bit more entertainment value.
 
  • #16
misgfool said:
Apparently there is no point in it. So the next topic in line was "an unopened cardboard box" and after that "a tree that stands straight in a forest"?

I mean these are good topics for a fine arts gallery, but for this forum there could be a little bit more entertainment value.

Was it? That's news to me.

If you have ideas then feel free to give them, otherwise this is a tad pointless.
 
  • #17
matthyaouw said:
If you have ideas then feel free to give them, otherwise this is a tad pointless.

I... can't... you.. are.. breakiiiiinnng... my... stress... toyyyyy...
 
  • #18
Vote for me! Lol.

misgfool: As someone who actually enters this contest on a regular basis, I prefer topics that DO lean more towards the type of stuff you'd find in a gallery, as opposed to some nonsensical thing that is "entertaining". A good photograph IS entertaining.
 
  • #19
binzing said:
Vote for me! Lol.

misgfool: As someone who actually enters this contest on a regular basis, I prefer topics that DO lean more towards the type of stuff you'd find in a gallery, as opposed to some nonsensical thing that is "entertaining". A good photograph IS entertaining.

What is a good photograph?
 
  • #20
misgfool said:
What is a good photograph?

binzing said:
SmoothSteps.jpg


On the Columbia River about 40 miles from the ocean. I forget the name of the park, its posted with some of my other pics from the same area.

:biggrin:
 
  • #21
Wellesley said:
:biggrin:

Ok, what makes it good?
 
  • #22
misgfool said:
Ok, what makes it good?

First off, it depends on an individual's taste and opinions. Everyone likes different photos. This photo is appealing to me because it shows a nature scene with a large body of water and a beach. Plus, it just looks cool.
 
  • #23
matthyaouw said:
any more voters?

Who won the contest?
 
  • #24
Wellesley said:
First off, it depends on an individual's taste and opinions. Everyone likes different photos. This photo is appealing to me because it shows a nature scene with a large body of water and a beach. Plus, it just looks cool.

You sure don't demand much. Let's see. I have seen a gazillion pictures like this before. The image isn't very sharp. A bigfoot, the one with small feet, has been walking there quite recently. Nothing new in that. There isn't beautiful half-naked woman on the beach. I'm not there courting her.

See I already found 3 flaws, 1 major flaw and 1 really really major flaw in the picture.
 
  • #25
misgfool said:
You sure don't demand much. Let's see. I have seen a gazillion pictures like this before. The image isn't very sharp. A bigfoot, the one with small feet, has been walking there quite recently. Nothing new in that. There isn't beautiful half-naked woman on the beach. I'm not there courting her.

See I already found 3 flaws, 1 major flaw and 1 really really major flaw in the picture.

Flaws in your eyes, due to your preferences and tastes. Really, if you don't like either picture, don't vote. Don't enter if you don't like the contests. It's really quite simple, no need to be a jerk to everyone else.
 
  • #26
Wellesley said:
Plus, it just looks cool.

That's because of the faulty white balance :smile:
 
  • #27
binzing said:
Flaws in your eyes, due to your preferences and tastes. Really, if you don't like either picture, don't vote. Don't enter if you don't like the contests. It's really quite simple, no need to be a jerk to everyone else.

:smile: You really are an artist. I was merely trying to give humble advice what I as a scientist must, but have it your way.
 
  • #28
Wellesley said:
Who won the contest?

It's a tie this week.
 
  • #29
Original:

SmoothSteps.jpg


This is slightly corrected, I suppose that's more like it looked in reality:

binzing_SmoothSteps.jpg
 
  • #30
misgfool said:
:smile: You really are an artist. I was merely trying to give humble advice what I as a scientist must, but have it your way.

Haha, ok. Well thank you.
 

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