A photo challenge starting January 5th 2009. One image only, normal size restrictions apply (1000 pixel maximum width or height recommended - if vertical we suggest 700 pixels maximum width). No followup images (comparisons) except by those who have not already posted their one image. Discussion welcome - please only repeat images in discussion posts if absolutely essential. Aster has been appointed moderator of this forum in recognition of her commitment to making it great fun. This does not prevent others from setting challenges!
Forum rules
One image only, normal size restrictions apply (1000 pixel maximum width or height recommended - if vertical we suggest 700 pixels maximum width). No followup images (comparisons) except by those who have not already posted their one image. Discussion welcome - please only repeat images in discussion posts if absolutely essential. Participants should provide basic camera data (body, lens, ISO, mode, exposure over-ride or WB settings), and details of raw processing and subsequent PP.
Yildiz, that's some tough - and time consuming - judging.
Dusty
Hi Dusty;
Tough?
Yes. In an effort to be fair and transparent, I felt I had to share my evaluations with you all as I made progress. Knowing the members makes it a bit more painstaking and there's always a good chance of being misunderstood. I truly hoped that contributors would not be offended.
Time-consuming?
Yes. Again, to be fair and to get my thoughts across, I had to search for every little detail that made a photo even slightly better than the other. Took time and I felt the pressure a little but hopefully didn't try the patience of the contributors. I wanted every and each contributor to know how I assessed their photos.
Yes. In an effort to be fair and transparent, I felt I had to share my evaluations with you all as I made progress. Knowing the members makes it a bit more painstaking and there's always a good chance of being misunderstood. I truly hoped that contributors would not be offended.
Time-consuming?
Yes. Again, to be fair and to get my thoughts across, I had to search for every little detail that made a photo even slightly better than the other. Took time and I felt the pressure a little but hopefully didn't try the patience of the contributors. I wanted every and each contributor to know how I assessed their photos.
Yildiz
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And this ^^^ is why we love you so much!
Dusty
An a700, an a550 and couple of a580s, plus even more lenses (Zeiss included!).
