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Originally Posted by Brettus
I think photobucket (or other free hosting) didn't do some entries justice this month, (Notably Trev's as it has SO much in it) because of the pixel limitation (1024 wide I think)
Some cracking entries though and quite a few went out to take some just for this which is what I'd hoped for.
Just an aside on the voting thought process, being completely honest, does anyone else here skew their opinion a little?
Basically what got me thinking it is if all things were equal my favourite shot this month is LPH's its nicely proportioned, perfectly exposed and has vibrant colours which appeal to me personally.... BUT, I *KNOW* how capable she is so I'd mentally handicapped her (sorry that's an awful turn of phrase but what I mean is in my head I'd weighted her entry back a little (no disrespect intended LPH by doing this, quite the opposite!)) I just wondered if others do this with the more accomplished entrants (consciously or not perhaps now you think about it)
I hasten to add that it doesn't mean I won't vote for LPH (or any other advanced photographer) it just means they have to work harder for it.
Just wondering how others think of this and if I'm "wrong" in this then I'll change my thinking, I just wondered how others think.
(this introspection and self awareness may or may not have been brought on by yesterdays caffeine intake http://forums.sv650.org/showpost.php...&postcount=495)
Disclaimer: I reserve the right to apologise completely for any offence caused by being (perhaps TOO) honest but rest assured NONE is intended.
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I only just saw this Brettus. Made me chuckle. I've never had any training, I have an O level in cookery but nothing in photography. I'm currently studying a City and Guilds but that is mostly Photoshop which I don't use for photo entries on here other than a bit of cropping. My main investment is the two L series lenses which I bought to use mostly at work but paid for myself as I like to own my own kit.
This month's entry I will admit I took about 6 years ago, when I only had basic kit, but I just love the little elephant and you can see his mum was keeping a very close eye on me getting near her baby.