CLOSED POLL: The Photomode Competition 55 (W: DarkR)

Poll News:

A slightly smaller poll this week - as I was collating, I noticed one entry still was an edited one (the GT watermark removed), even after I called attention to it in the thread. Another user posted two final entries in the thread, and while V8 may have missed that, I didn't, so both were removed. Besides, they both were too large.

Glad I made the poll. Voted for the last shot. I like the composition in that one.
Some people should learn how to read rules.

why was mine not in? any feedback?

I really need feedback as to why mine wasn't chosen for the poll, was it because the stang wasn't in the center of the pic?

Anything wrong?

Oh wow I really didn't think that I would make it in this week.

I'd like to get some C&C please on this shot I assume it was the slightly adventurous nature of the composition that caused me to miss out on the poll?

Can I please have a Feedback?

Some really great shots here, but really? I hate being cocky, but I think this is better than a few of those who made it...

reverand33

I really need feedback as to why mine wasn't chosen for the poll, was it because the stang wasn't in the center of the pic?

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Okay. How did that not make the poll? Easily one of the best shots. I love the off balance look of it.

yea. i made it. that is a win to me.

Heh.. I find winning the poll exponentially more difficult than making the cut

Oh, and the Trans Cammer at Kyoto is amazing

reverand33

I really need feedback as to why mine wasn't chosen for the poll, was it because the stang wasn't in the center of the pic?

Ahrweiler Gate by reverand33, on Flickr
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It's because you don't have a stupid wheel reflecting in damm puddle is why you didn't get picked. The topic is muscles CARS and look what's in first place a disgusting colored Camaro barely showing with its wheel in the center, dimmly reflecting in a puddle. I never get picked. And many other good ones don't get picked either. I think they only pick people they know or pick previous winners. Half the other poll pictures are half a car and some strange filter that makes the MUSCLE car key word muscle, look like an exotic super car rather than the rugged primitive V8 it is.

LyingTruth

Some really great shots here, but really? I hate being cocky, but I think this is better than a few of those who made it...

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Not enough car showing. The bottom left is a big hole. Otherwise it would be one to compete.

Soloracer3

I'd like to get some C&C please on this shot I assume it was the slightly adventurous nature of the composition that caused me to miss out on the poll?

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I like this its different and very interesting. Better than some of the polls by far.

SSXRid3R

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do i get feedback too? xD

Nuschel01

Can I please have a Feedback?

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It's extremely dull. Just a square car with a dull orange, sitting on nothingness. More color would be make it work better and a better background. To keep what you were going for, just use some very simple plain scenery, like a wall or a bridge, something boxy.

SSXRid3R

do i get feedback too? xD

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IMO, you don't need any. That's a great shot and should be on that poll.

SSXRid3R

why was mine not in? any feedback?

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It's just a picture of the car's nose. That's a great color with a good background but not enough cool lookin car.

LyingTruth

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Little to dark, would be better lighter.

Nuschel01

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A closer up on the car, plus some angle and a better depth (I sound like a dick for saying this, but like mine for example)

Soloracer3

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I quite like it, it should be in the poll other than the underexposed RM inside the Hangar, or the overexposed, cutoff Stingray at San Gimigano that is only about 300px large.

jus1029

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No real depth, the cobra blends into the plane and is quite dark.

reverand33

Ahrweiler Gate by reverand33, on Flickr
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Once again, should of made the poll. well exposed and a great realistic feel to it.

SSXRid3R

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Selective color and not properly exposed. Selective color shots rarely make it in because the filter is quite useless.

But that's just my opinion, I ain't the judge.

jus1029

Anything wrong?

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Very cool shot, but not enough car.

too mutch plane

I guess I have to agree with Dylan somewhat. I intentionally steered clear of any kind of obvious reflections because of the entries popping up already. If there's one thing I've learned competiting in these events though is that judging and voting are both highly subjective. That doesnt mean I wouldnt like a critique though

: final entry :

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Captain Roh

That doesnt mean I wouldnt like a critique though

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Yeah, that's just beautiful. Should of defintely made it other than the ridiculously small, no fullsize Stingray.

Gtuned

Yeah, that's just beautiful. Should of defintely made it other than the ridiculously small, no fullsize Stingray.

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Thanks very much mate. Merry Christmas

DYLAN777-is-not

It's because you don't have a stupid wheel reflecting in damm puddle is why you didn't get picked. The topic is muscles CARS and look what's in first place a disgusting colored Camaro barely showing with its wheel in the center, dimmly reflecting in a puddle. I never get picked. And many other good ones don't get picked either. I think they only pick people they know or pick previous winners. Half the other poll pictures are half a car and some strange filter that makes the MUSCLE car key word muscle, look like an exotic super car rather than the rugged primitive V8 it is.

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Calm down buddy. I've not yet made it to a poll, but I dont go around screaming injustice. Personally I think that a couple of my shots should have made the poll, but this is life. Sometimes it isn't fair. No need to have a stab at someone. Perhaps the judge had a certain thing in mind before the comp (Perhaps even a wheel reflecting in a puddle *shock horror*).

And, FYI on the "Half the other poll pictures are half a car and some strange filter" point, it's called art. Everyone has a different perception of it. Try taking inspiration from other photographers. Who knows, you might learn something

First off: Don't triple post, use the multi-quote function or Edit to add to your original.

In addition - yes, strictly speaking, many polls do contain previous weeks' winners. That's because a good chunk of the people here just consistently produce good shots. The bar is set high, but nobody is every guaranteed a spot. Though as I just put up the Best Of The Best polls, I can tell you that no one person ever dominates a competition - some users have have appeared twice in a single BOTB poll, but not thrice, and considering that nobody's won more than 5 times in PMC or 2.0 in over a year, that's pretty impressive.

DYLAN777-is-not

It's because you don't have a stupid wheel reflecting in damm puddle is why you didn't get picked. The topic is muscles CARS and look what's in first place a disgusting colored Camaro barely showing with its wheel in the center, dimmly reflecting in a puddle. I never get picked. And many other good ones don't get picked either. I think they only pick people they know or pick previous winners. Half the other poll pictures are half a car and some strange filter that makes the MUSCLE car key word muscle, look like an exotic super car rather than the rugged primitive V8 it is.



Not enough car showing. The bottom left is a big hole. Otherwise it would be one to compete.

It's extremely dull. Just a square car with a dull orange, sitting on nothingness. More color would be make it work better and a better background. To keep what you were going for, just use some very simple plain scenery, like a wall or a bridge, something boxy.

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Honestly, let me start off by saying that I'm seriously just mad at your ignorance right now. Just a little warning before you read my post.

First off, you come out and act like you actually deserved to be on the poll.
You seriously need to calm down and accept the fact that the judge has his own opinion and whatever he likes goes. Is it because they like the shot, or the person? No one knows but them. And my photo made it out of the 10 times I tried to get in a poll. 2/10 = 1/5 chance of me going in. And to be honest, I get pretty frustrated when I get in a poll with a picture I did not like myself (this one for example, it's too dull and dark). Yet you do not see me expressing my anger through reviewing other people's (great) shots and just verbally abusing them. Instead of bashing the people who make the poll, work on your "photomode 1337 skillz" first.



Do you want to know how it feels to be wrongly criticized and bashed on? I'll show you.


Here's how it SHOULD go.


What I'm saying is that you really need to calm down before posting and be nicer on these forums. People here want constructive criticism not anger and hatred and bashing. Gtuned did a perfect example of constructive help and did not lose his temper/cool. And if you really keep up this attitude on these forums the moderators and the community won't be too happy. People get banned for this, you know. Just a little tip.

Evolvedsoul

Oh, and the Trans Cammer at Kyoto is amazing

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Thanks to you, and those who voted for me. Never did I expect to get so many votes.

Love, kaede's shot! 👍

To Dylan, just like what gshkilla said, just deal with it! I mean, I mostly don't get into the poll. My Photoshop skills when it comes to 2.0 kinda sucks, but with a little hardwork, you'll make it! And also, don't be the judge when you're not the judge. It's the judge's opinion and deal with what you've got. If you want to be like one, like what Gtuned did, then do it, just don't say like "picture A should've made it when picture B looked disgusting!" In short, just chillax! We don't want another person to get banned for this!

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Sometimes my favorite part of these competitions is reading the threads after the poll results are chosen. Lots of comedy here.

Regarding your pic Captain Roh - I like it. Nice use of aperture. I especially like how you've captured the beautiful lines of the Vette's body. I can't remember, is that a premium? 'Cause it sure looks like it. Each car has its own characteristics, and the Stingray is known for its feminine hips. You've captured them well. I love the look of the classic wheels as well - just the right amount of turn to expose them properly up front. Composition is spot on with the car situated in the lower left quadrant pointing towards the middle - makes the whole photo more interesting. As a photomode pic with no editing, I'd say this one is great. I'd like to see your edited pic of this.