OcUK Photo Comp - Season Eight : Round Twelve - "Free Study" DISCUSSION

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OcUK Photo Comp - Season Eight : Round Twelve - "Free Study" DISCUSSION

Theme: Free Study

Chosen by: Martin turner

Closing date: Midnight Thursday December 31st 2009

Please post all discussion for the current competition in this thread and keep entries in the ENTRIES thread.
DO NOT post any entries in this thread!

Judges: A.N.Other, Growse and Ichabod Crane.

This competition is open to everyone.

OcUK Photo competition results site http://ocukphotocomp.growse.com/

RULES
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Rules must be followed. Failure to follow one or more rules will result in disqualification for the current round.

* One image per entrant (may be a montage consisting of two or more photos).
* If a montage is entered, all photos in the image will be judged on their relevance to each other as well as the theme.
* Photos must be posted in or linked to this thread for consideration.
* Photos must be of a reasonable size. (Shortest side of 1000px recommended)
* Photos must be submitted in the .jpg file format.
* Photos must have been taken on or after December 1st, 2009. Invalid EXIF dates must be declared.
* Photos that have been commented on previously by any of the judges, will not be considered.
* Photos must be available for viewing in this thread until the competition winner has been announced.
* Photos must be your own work unless posting on behalf of someone else. If this is the case it should be stated in your post.

* Photographers must post their make and model unless it is provided in the EXIF Information.
* Photographers retain full copyright to their entries, so you must contact them before using their entries.

* The winner of each round will choose the theme for the next round.

* The Judges may not discuss or submit their interpretation of the theme until the competition winner has been announced.
* The Judges will not reveal individual scores, however some judges may provide a critique after the competition has ended.
* The Judges may or may not notify disqualified photographers before the deadline.
* In the event of the scores being tied for first place the judges will decide among themselves on whom the winner is.
* The Judges decisions are final.

* Minimum Bribe Level: Canon EOS-1Ds Mk III


RECOMMENDATIONS
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Recommendations are optional.

A '+' sign next to the recommendation means you will gain marks.
A '-' sign next to the recommendation means you will lose marks.
A '/' sign next to the recommentation means your score will not be affected.

Each of the 3 judges will give you a score out of 30 as follows:-


* Technical ( 1 - 10 )

+ Use of Photoshop or Image Editing programs to enhance your photo (Including borders).
+ Correct use of Lighting/Saturation/Contrast/Exposure.
+ Correct use of DOF (Depth of Field).
+ Appreciation for Rule of Thirds, Golden Mean and other photographic rules.

- Overuse or misuse of Photoshop or other Image Editing programs (Including borders)
- Bad Lighting/Saturation/Contrast/Exposure.
- Blurred photos due to incorrect DOF (Depth of Field) or camera shake.
- Unintentionally slanted photos.

/ EXIF Info is recommended for digital photographers.
/ Camera Settings are recommended for film photographers.


* Theme Relevance ( 1 - 10 )

+ Good interpretation of the theme
+ Originality

/ Your photograph should represent the theme without further commentary.


* Impact ( 1 - 10 )

+ WOW Factor!
+ Overall ambience of the photo.

All past competition Entry, Discussion & Results threads can be found in the PV Archive. Select "From the - beginning" in the Display Options at the bottom of the page to view all Competition threads.
 
Cor blimey - that's a tough theme! I guess at least it should be easy to get top marks for theme?! :D
 
Cor blimey - that's a tough theme! I guess at least it should be easy to get top marks for theme?! :D

Yeah i just noticed on the 'simply the best' theme everyone got 30 for theme :D.

I'll deffo get something in, hopefully there will be 30 odd entries like last time.
 
Yeah i just noticed on the 'simply the best' theme everyone got 30 for theme :D.

I'll deffo get something in, hopefully there will be 30 odd entries like last time.

been looking at the totals so far, things are quite tight at the top and to be honest, I'm quite happy with where I'm sitting so far. looking at the guys who have done one more or less round than me I'd say I'm in good company :)
 
Hope everyone likes the theme. I was not feeling a 'christmas' theme. I thought it would be nice to wrap up the year with no restrictions. Plus look at this way, at least we should hear no complaining from Derek ;-)
 
Hope everyone likes the theme. I was not feeling a 'christmas' theme. I thought it would be nice to wrap up the year with no restrictions. Plus look at this way, at least we should hear no complaining from Derek ;-)

I wouldn't count on that :) but thanks for taking my feelings into consideration :p
 
It is because everyone is going to use their strengths. It's a true 'best photographer wins' imo :)

I think I know what I'm going to do this month. It's a shot I've been wanting to get for about 6 months, so I think now would be a fine way to round off the year.

Before anyone comments, it DOESN'T involve Helen. Although she will probably be with me :)
 
I was playing and testing my lens, and quite like this shot. I've got a lot planned this month so if my project work don't get in the way, I'm sure I'll have plenty of opportunity to get better shots of other things.

Now if only I can get some guy to read a book whilst doing Parkour come next Friday's photoshoot for Hull Uni's Parkour group...
 
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