Point & Shoot Competition #101 - Mates

Bart · 06-06-2016, 11:34 AM

Thanks!

Bart · 06-11-2016, 12:37 PM

From the cemetary Campo Santo in Ghent

With Panasonic FX500 - 7,3 mm (43mm 35mm equivallent), Exposure:1/30 at f/4.1, ISO 100
Processed today in DxO FilmPack with Adoxs CMS 20 setting, a blue filter, added vignette & blur.

Reminds me that I should revisit that cemetary.

**onlineflyer** · 06-11-2016, 01:50 PM

Very interesting composition and processing, Bart. The vignette & blur works really well, bringing the attention to the two figures.

Niner Alpha · 06-11-2016, 07:50 PM

Here are a couple more... since you can post three. Pentax Optio W20. Not my most expensive or best camera... but I use it more than any other of them.

Last edited by Niner Alpha; 06-11-2016 at 09:37 PM.

**onlineflyer** · 06-12-2016, 04:17 AM

Two very interesting one's, niner alpha. I like the variety of intrepertations, what I was hoping for from contestants.

Bart · 06-12-2016, 04:43 AM

Originally posted by onlineflyer

Very interesting composition and processing, Bart. The vignette & blur works really well, bringing the attention to the two figures.

Thanks!

Originally posted by Niner Alpha

Here are a couple more... since you can post three. Pentax Optio W20. Not my most expensive or best camera... but I use it more than any other of them.

Two great and diverse interpretations of the theme.

**onlineflyer** · 06-21-2016, 02:54 PM

Come on folks, we need more photos. The subject is open to your intrepertation of 'mates'.

Niner Alpha · 06-22-2016, 09:37 PM

Perhaps there ought to be a rule that the judge shouldn't make comments about the entries as they are posted. It makes anybody that may enter feel like the contest is already compromised...even though I don't think that is the case.

**UncleVanya** · 06-23-2016, 10:47 AM

Originally posted by Niner Alpha

Perhaps there ought to be a rule that the judge shouldn't make comments about the entries as they are posted. It makes anybody that may enter feel like the contest is already compromised...even though I don't think that is the case.

The downside of this is that part of the judge's job is to get people to play so praising entries is good but I get where you are coming from as well.

Bart · 06-23-2016, 11:42 AM

I too feel this gives a sense of continuity to the contest somehow.
A "this is the one" or "that's out" might be over the top, though

Anyway, it's up to the judge I think.
Because of rule #7

**onlineflyer** · 06-23-2016, 04:20 PM - **2 Likes**

My main reason for participating in the P&S competition is outlined in rule #1 >> Let's have lots of fun.

I just thought light hearted comments would encourage participation and expand the fun factor.

**UncleVanya** · 06-23-2016, 05:13 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by onlineflyer

My main reason for participating in the P&S competition is outlined in rule #1 >> Let's have lots of fun.

I just thought light hearted comments would encourage participation and expand the fun factor.

I'm happy with the commentary myself.

Niner Alpha · 06-24-2016, 08:21 AM

Originally posted by onlineflyer

That's a heart warming story and a wonderful picture, UncleVanya. Thanks so much for sharing. Well done on the theme.

Well, Vanya I can see why you see nothing out of place. However, if someone comes to this contest idea new and sees that comment first thing....made by the person that will do the judging... I'd think it wouldn't encourage him to enter.

What if...in future contests... the previous winner and new contest starter sets the theme description and the general rules. Then...if people want to comment encouragement or praise any particular image... swell. Because.. at the end.. everyone who entered gets to cast one vote for the best contribution in keeping with the subject...although not being allowed to vote for themselves. After a week, or all votes are in, the contest leader announces the voting closed and states the obvious winner based on the most votes received, if the voting is by open post..... or he counts the votes if by pm style silent vote if the vote is secret. In case of a tie the one promoting the contest picks the winner. Only people who participate by submitting entries are allowed to vote otherwise.

**onlineflyer** · 06-24-2016, 07:37 PM

I apologise to all, my intent was to have fun and create interest in the competition. I participated in several previous contests and I always recall seeing comments; however, I never paid close attention to who was making the comments. It just never entered my mind that doing so in 'mates' would inhibit entries. Again, I apologise to all.

Niner Alpha · 06-24-2016, 08:00 PM

No need to apologize. It's not something that needs an apology. I was just making an observation and suggestion.

06-24-2016, 08:21 AM	#28
Niner Alpha Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 73	Originally posted by onlineflyer That's a heart warming story and a wonderful picture, UncleVanya. Thanks so much for sharing. Well done on the theme. Well, Vanya I can see why you see nothing out of place. However, if someone comes to this contest idea new and sees that comment first thing....made by the person that will do the judging... I'd think it wouldn't encourage him to enter. What if...in future contests... the previous winner and new contest starter sets the theme description and the general rules. Then...if people want to comment encouragement or praise any particular image... swell. Because.. at the end.. everyone who entered gets to cast one vote for the best contribution in keeping with the subject...although not being allowed to vote for themselves. After a week, or all votes are in, the contest leader announces the voting closed and states the obvious winner based on the most votes received, if the voting is by open post..... or he counts the votes if by pm style silent vote if the vote is secret. In case of a tie the one promoting the contest picks the winner. Only people who participate by submitting entries are allowed to vote otherwise. Last edited by Niner Alpha; 06-24-2016 at 04:20 PM.

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06-06-2016, 11:34 AM	#16
Bart Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: WW community of Pentax users Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,646	Thanks!

06-11-2016, 12:37 PM	#17
Bart Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: WW community of Pentax users Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,646	From the cemetary Campo Santo in Ghent With Panasonic FX500 - 7,3 mm (43mm 35mm equivallent), Exposure:1/30 at f/4.1, ISO 100 Processed today in DxO FilmPack with Adoxs CMS 20 setting, a blue filter, added vignette & blur. Reminds me that I should revisit that cemetary.

06-11-2016, 01:50 PM	#18
onlineflyer Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: NW Ohio Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,091 Original Poster	Very interesting composition and processing, Bart. The vignette & blur works really well, bringing the attention to the two figures.

06-11-2016, 07:50 PM	#19
Niner Alpha Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 73	Here are a couple more... since you can post three. Pentax Optio W20. Not my most expensive or best camera... but I use it more than any other of them. Last edited by Niner Alpha; 06-11-2016 at 09:37 PM.

06-12-2016, 04:17 AM	#20
onlineflyer Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: NW Ohio Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,091 Original Poster	Two very interesting one's, niner alpha. I like the variety of intrepertations, what I was hoping for from contestants.

06-12-2016, 04:43 AM	#21
Bart Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: WW community of Pentax users Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,646	Originally posted by onlineflyer Very interesting composition and processing, Bart. The vignette & blur works really well, bringing the attention to the two figures. Thanks! Originally posted by Niner Alpha Here are a couple more... since you can post three. Pentax Optio W20. Not my most expensive or best camera... but I use it more than any other of them. Two great and diverse interpretations of the theme.

06-21-2016, 02:54 PM	#22
onlineflyer Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: NW Ohio Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,091 Original Poster	Come on folks, we need more photos. The subject is open to your intrepertation of 'mates'.

06-22-2016, 09:37 PM	#23
Niner Alpha Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 73	Perhaps there ought to be a rule that the judge shouldn't make comments about the entries as they are posted. It makes anybody that may enter feel like the contest is already compromised...even though I don't think that is the case.

06-23-2016, 10:47 AM	#24
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,401	Originally posted by Niner Alpha Perhaps there ought to be a rule that the judge shouldn't make comments about the entries as they are posted. It makes anybody that may enter feel like the contest is already compromised...even though I don't think that is the case. The downside of this is that part of the judge's job is to get people to play so praising entries is good but I get where you are coming from as well.

06-23-2016, 11:42 AM	#25
Bart Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: WW community of Pentax users Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,646	I too feel this gives a sense of continuity to the contest somehow. A "this is the one" or "that's out" might be over the top, though Anyway, it's up to the judge I think. Because of rule #7

06-23-2016, 04:20 PM - 2 Likes	#26
onlineflyer Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: NW Ohio Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,091 Original Poster	My main reason for participating in the P&S competition is outlined in rule #1 >> Let's have lots of fun. I just thought light hearted comments would encourage participation and expand the fun factor.

06-23-2016, 05:13 PM - 1 Like	#27
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,401	Originally posted by onlineflyer My main reason for participating in the P&S competition is outlined in rule #1 >> Let's have lots of fun. I just thought light hearted comments would encourage participation and expand the fun factor. I'm happy with the commentary myself.

06-24-2016, 07:37 PM	#29
onlineflyer Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: NW Ohio Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,091 Original Poster	I apologise to all, my intent was to have fun and create interest in the competition. I participated in several previous contests and I always recall seeing comments; however, I never paid close attention to who was making the comments. It just never entered my mind that doing so in 'mates' would inhibit entries. Again, I apologise to all.

06-24-2016, 08:00 PM	#30
Niner Alpha Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 73	No need to apologize. It's not something that needs an apology. I was just making an observation and suggestion.