August 2008 POTM Sponsored by OCZ - bit-tech.net Forums

Bindibadgi · 1st Aug 2008, 08:59

The theme for this month is "Culture" and "points of view"

Choose what you want to use - submit a maximum of two photos of either/and/or theme.

GOGOGOGO.

Timmy_the_tortoise · 1st Aug 2008, 13:24

I'd love to "GOGOGOGO".. But my Camera is broked.

Smilodon · 1st Aug 2008, 19:08

Congrats to Nzc!

Culture, huh? That's another tough one. Could turn out to be interesting

Bindibadgi · 1st Aug 2008, 20:38

Actually... It seems I may have been too quick to judge - we have TWO winners for last month!! Some very last minute voting and me not double checking meant NzC was joint first with Fod.

How about two themes this month?

Smilodon · 1st Aug 2008, 20:43

I'm all for two themes.

Will it be two separate competitions, or will we be able to choose between the two?

Maybe make it so that there will be a maximum of one entry per theme per person. (Seeing as two entries are allowed today, this won't bring any changes to the POTM site.)

Bindibadgi · 1st Aug 2008, 20:45

A choice between the two - whatever you want, but a total of two entries max like usual - you can mix and match.

Smilodon · 1st Aug 2008, 20:52

Sounds good!

Vers · 1st Aug 2008, 21:06

So this means there will be two themes from now on, eh? I say there is a vote between two themes...one from Fod, one from Nzc--winner takes all.

supermonkey · 1st Aug 2008, 21:11

I'm going to be a stick in the mud, but I'm not too keen on the idea of having two themes. When I vote, I vote not only on which photograph is better technically, but also for the photograph that best uses the theme. If there are two themes, there may be two photos that are great, but they use different themes.

I'm all for keeping it simple.

-monkey

Fod · 1st Aug 2008, 22:44

zomg! woot.

right, my theme suggestion stands: "points of view"

Bindibadgi · 1st Aug 2008, 22:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by supermonkey

I'm going to be a stick in the mud, but I'm not too keen on the idea of having two themes. When I vote, I vote not only on which photograph is better technically, but also for the photograph that best uses the theme. If there are two themes, there may be two photos that are great, but they use different themes.

I'm all for keeping it simple.

-monkey

Well that's why we have 1-5 scores and that's why life is full of hard decisions. We're not asking you to choose between your children

I'm just trying to be fair here and get you all outside.

1) We are not having two themes from now on - ONLY this month because there was two winners last month
2) You can use either theme - this gives you more CHOICE and should also stop people whinging.

Vers · 1st Aug 2008, 23:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vers

So this means there will be two themes from now on, eh? I say there is a vote between two themes...one from Fod, one from Nzc--winner takes all.

Just to be clear, I feel as though there should be ONE theme and it should be determined through a vote between 'points of view' and 'culture', the theme with most votes sticks. If we split the competition up into two themes there will then be two winners once again...how do you decipher what the next theme will be?

Bindibadgi · 2nd Aug 2008, 00:28

No there won't because people will vote as normal - you simply choose which picture you like best. If we waste time voting there will be more complaining about people not liking the chosen theme and less time shooting.

Jesus you lot love to over complicate things don't you - I'm giving you a choice, the whole point of starting the POTM is to get you out there. We can stop it if it's too much hassle for you all??

Vers · 2nd Aug 2008, 00:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bindibadgi

No there won't because people will vote as normal - you simply choose which picture you like best. If we waste time voting there will be more complaining about people not liking the chosen theme and less time shooting.

Jesus you lot love to over complicate things don't you - I'm giving you a choice, the whole point of starting the POTM is to get you out there. We can stop it if it's too much hassle for you all??

Richard, I respect your position as a Staff member...but how can you vote between two themes one time, its like choosing between milk or motor oil. If anything, two themes is over complicating things. TBH, in the end I really could care less...just stating my opinion is all...no need to get all antsie in your pantsie

Smilodon · 2nd Aug 2008, 09:56

What's so complicated with two themes?

When I vote I try to find which picture fits the theme, and which one looks the best. Sometimes the quality of some photos are very close, but one is always better tan the other. It doesn't really matter what theme it fits into, as long as it fits into one of them.

And it's not like choosing between milk and motor oil. It's more like choosing between milk, and low fat-milk. Some like the former, and some like the latter. Vote for whatever you like. Shouldn't be a problem, should it?

In the end the competition is more fun than a real competition. It's a source of inspiration and challenge for people. So take it easy! No lives is at stake here.

OleJ · 2nd Aug 2008, 13:13

I'm with smilodon on this one. The GF wants low-fat milk and I like medium. Who gives a rat. If the coffee we pour the milk into tastes like crap the milk won't salvage it and vice versa.

And CONGRATS to the two winners. I'm glad Fod got his theme through

A very BW top 3 this month and all very good.

Here's to an exciting new month with the rich choice between two themes!
Cheers!

Vers · 2nd Aug 2008, 16:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smilodon

And it's not like choosing between milk and motor oil. It's more like choosing between milk, and low fat-milk. Some like the former, and some like the latter. Vote for whatever you like. Shouldn't be a problem, should it?

Really? 'Culture' and 'points of view' are related how? Not any more than milk or motor oil and certainly far from milk and low fat milk. I honestly don't really mind what you do in the end but as I said I will voice my opinion and I'll stick with my reasoning

Smilodon · 2nd Aug 2008, 16:23

Culture often describe what point of view people have on different matters in society... there you have it.

A photograph could also try to explain a cultures point of view on things.

So it is sort of related. Unless you drink motor oil...

Anyway, Who said the themes had to be related? You could still submit two separate photos.

Vers · 2nd Aug 2008, 17:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smilodon

Anyway, Who said the themes had to be related? You could still submit two separate photos.

Uhhh...you, when you said its like choosing between milk and low fat milk. The point is, there are two different themes, there should be a winner per theme. How that doesn't make sense to some of you is beyond me.

akpoly · 2nd Aug 2008, 17:56

I'm down for the two theme session. Its really NOT that complicated. There will be only one winner in the end (unless there is a tie again).

You are still rating the photo based on technical merit and how well it fits the theme. The one that fits both of that the most, is the one you give your highest vote to. Everything else follows.

1st Aug 2008, 08:59	#1
Bindibadgi Richard Swinburne bit-tech Staff Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Omnipwntent Posts: 28,291	August 2008 POTM Sponsored by OCZ The theme for this month is "Culture" and "points of view" Choose what you want to use - submit a maximum of two photos of either/and/or theme. GOGOGOGO. __________________ Made you look, made you stare, made you clicked this in your underwear! Den of Geek!

1st Aug 2008, 19:08	#3
Smilodon The Antagonist Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Norway Posts: 4,896	Congrats to Nzc! Culture, huh? That's another tough one. Could turn out to be interesting __________________ "You have to wonder about a business plan based on the notion that people want to interact with a soda can." -Jeff Salkowski abot the :CueCat My Flickr

1st Aug 2008, 20:38	#4
Bindibadgi Richard Swinburne bit-tech Staff Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Omnipwntent Posts: 28,291	Actually... It seems I may have been too quick to judge - we have TWO winners for last month!! Some very last minute voting and me not double checking meant NzC was joint first with Fod. How about two themes this month? __________________ Made you look, made you stare, made you clicked this in your underwear! Den of Geek!

1st Aug 2008, 20:43	#5
Smilodon The Antagonist Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Norway Posts: 4,896	I'm all for two themes. Will it be two separate competitions, or will we be able to choose between the two? Maybe make it so that there will be a maximum of one entry per theme per person. (Seeing as two entries are allowed today, this won't bring any changes to the POTM site.) __________________ "You have to wonder about a business plan based on the notion that people want to interact with a soda can." -Jeff Salkowski abot the :CueCat My Flickr

1st Aug 2008, 20:45	#6
Bindibadgi Richard Swinburne bit-tech Staff Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Omnipwntent Posts: 28,291	A choice between the two - whatever you want, but a total of two entries max like usual - you can mix and match. __________________ Made you look, made you stare, made you clicked this in your underwear! Den of Geek!

1st Aug 2008, 13:24	#2
Timmy_the_tortoise International Man of Awesome Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: County Durham, UK Posts: 964	I'd love to "GOGOGOGO".. But my Camera is broked.

1st Aug 2008, 20:52	#7
Smilodon The Antagonist Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Norway Posts: 4,896	Sounds good! __________________ "You have to wonder about a business plan based on the notion that people want to interact with a soda can." -Jeff Salkowski abot the :CueCat My Flickr

1st Aug 2008, 21:06	#8
Vers Protograffer...but not really. Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Orange County, NY Posts: 1,318	So this means there will be two themes from now on, eh? I say there is a vote between two themes...one from Fod, one from Nzc--winner takes all. __________________ 1DIII, 5D+BG-E4, 40Dx2, Tamron 17-50, Canon EF-S 17-85, 16-35L, 70-200L f/2.8 IS, 100-400L IS, 35L, 50 f/1.4, 85 f/1.8, Sigma 150 Macro, 580EXIIx2, Giottos MT 9360+MH1001 Ballhead & MH658 QR system, Custom Brackets CB Jr. Flash Bracket flickr

1st Aug 2008, 21:11	#9
supermonkey Space Monkey Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 2,710	I'm going to be a stick in the mud, but I'm not too keen on the idea of having two themes. When I vote, I vote not only on which photograph is better technically, but also for the photograph that best uses the theme. If there are two themes, there may be two photos that are great, but they use different themes. I'm all for keeping it simple. -monkey __________________ But of bliss and of glad life there is little to be said, before it ends; as works fair and wonderful, while still they endure for eyes to see, are their own record, and only when they are in peril or broken for ever do they pass into song. -J.R.R. Tolkien, The Silmarillion

1st Aug 2008, 22:44	#10
Fod what is the cheesecake? Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: London Posts: 4,909	zomg! woot. right, my theme suggestion stands: "points of view" __________________ "Sesame Street is brought to you by the letters P, W, N, the number 3, and the letter D." I'm a pretentious git with a camera. ISPs want to spy on you. Join the fight against phorm XBL/PSN/Steam ID: FodT

2nd Aug 2008, 00:28	#13
Bindibadgi Richard Swinburne bit-tech Staff Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Omnipwntent Posts: 28,291	No there won't because people will vote as normal - you simply choose which picture you like best. If we waste time voting there will be more complaining about people not liking the chosen theme and less time shooting. Jesus you lot love to over complicate things don't you - I'm giving you a choice, the whole point of starting the POTM is to get you out there. We can stop it if it's too much hassle for you all?? __________________ Made you look, made you stare, made you clicked this in your underwear! Den of Geek!

2nd Aug 2008, 09:56	#15
Smilodon The Antagonist Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Norway Posts: 4,896	What's so complicated with two themes? When I vote I try to find which picture fits the theme, and which one looks the best. Sometimes the quality of some photos are very close, but one is always better tan the other. It doesn't really matter what theme it fits into, as long as it fits into one of them. And it's not like choosing between milk and motor oil. It's more like choosing between milk, and low fat-milk. Some like the former, and some like the latter. Vote for whatever you like. Shouldn't be a problem, should it? In the end the competition is more fun than a real competition. It's a source of inspiration and challenge for people. So take it easy! No lives is at stake here. __________________ "You have to wonder about a business plan based on the notion that people want to interact with a soda can." -Jeff Salkowski abot the :CueCat My Flickr

2nd Aug 2008, 13:13	#16
OleJ Me! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Posts: 1,986	I'm with smilodon on this one. The GF wants low-fat milk and I like medium. Who gives a rat. If the coffee we pour the milk into tastes like crap the milk won't salvage it and vice versa. And CONGRATS to the two winners. I'm glad Fod got his theme through A very BW top 3 this month and all very good. Here's to an exciting new month with the rich choice between two themes! Cheers! __________________ Quickr! Clickr to my Flickr! Canon camera stuff. Some aluminium PC, an HTPC and a MBP 17"..

2nd Aug 2008, 16:23	#18
Smilodon The Antagonist Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Norway Posts: 4,896	Culture often describe what point of view people have on different matters in society... there you have it. A photograph could also try to explain a cultures point of view on things. So it is sort of related. Unless you drink motor oil... Anyway, Who said the themes had to be related? You could still submit two separate photos. __________________ "You have to wonder about a business plan based on the notion that people want to interact with a soda can." -Jeff Salkowski abot the :CueCat My Flickr

2nd Aug 2008, 17:56	#20
akpoly jobless architect Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: California Posts: 220	I'm down for the two theme session. Its really NOT that complicated. There will be only one winner in the end (unless there is a tie again). You are still rating the photo based on technical merit and how well it fits the theme. The one that fits both of that the most, is the one you give your highest vote to. Everything else follows. __________________ Nikon D300 \| Nikkor 17-55 f2.8 \| Nikkor 70-200 f2.8 VR \| Nikkor 18-200 VRII \| Nikon SB-600 \| Nikon MB-D10