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Critique By:
Mark Beltran (K:32612)
1/3/2006 1:07:24 PM
That is true. Impartiality, a list of aesthetic criteria, a little bit of subjectivity, and visual appeal should be it.
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Critique By:
Andre Denis (K:66407)
1/3/2006 4:27:24 AM
Hi Mark,
I think one of the things that the Usefilm administrators have to watch out for is that the awards don't get served like a popularity contest. If they are not awarded by some kind of separate panel, it might only naturally come down to how many friends you have here and how much time you have to spend on the site.
Andre
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Critique By:
Mark Beltran (K:32612)
1/2/2006 8:42:57 PM
Andre, that's why I think everyone should come in with the mindset that it's not for awards, but to share. If the staff awards you, that to me is a big deal, and I'm very thankful for the recognition. I was thinking of the possibility of creating an award button that anybody can press to give a photographer an award. In a way, that exists already, in the form of "add to favorites."
Mark
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Critique By:
Andre Denis (K:66407)
1/2/2006 8:13:59 PM
Mark,
There are so many really good photos that go up every day here. It's imposible to give everyone awards. I can only remember one instance where someone got an award for one of their photos that was not really one of their best. Generally I think the staff does a good job of distributing them. There are as you say, many people here who are fantastic photographers. But, some of them don't put in any effort to promote their images at all. I know promoting is frowned on and this might be valiant on their part, but what happens in this case is their images get about 25 views and a couple of comments and quickly get lost in the fast moving wave of new images. This is everyone's loss.
Andre
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Critique By:
Mark Beltran (K:32612)
1/2/2006 12:45:11 PM
I was very surprised when it got the SC. There are so many deserving photographers here in UF who have yet to be awarded.
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Critique By:
Andre Denis (K:66407)
1/2/2006 7:45:08 AM
Congrats on your Staff Choice for this one Mark. I think Sepia and B&W florals all look great. You never know how they are going to be viewed though. Some get passed right by with only a few view and others become a big hit.
This one is very deserving of the award and views!
Andre
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Critique By:
Mark Beltran (K:32612)
12/29/2005 7:46:57 PM
Thank you, Joao. I'm glad you like it as I do.
Mark
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Critique By:
João F * Photography (K:41945)
12/29/2005 6:07:59 PM
Excelent shot.
João
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Critique By:
Mark Beltran (K:32612)
10/7/2005 5:54:04 PM
Thanks, James;
And always try and have fun. Regards,
Mark
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Critique By:
* James * (K:20200)
10/7/2005 12:44:39 PM
great idea.... i'll remember to keep those cellophane wraps and experiment a bit in the future. james
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Critique By:
Mark Beltran (K:32612)
8/10/2005 9:14:25 PM
Thank you, Melanie. Yeah, a little sadness, especially when I think of all its siblings that didn't get to see spring time except for this one. I'm so glad you like it.
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Critique By:
Melanie Schembri (K:1531)
8/10/2005 1:10:18 PM
really great picture - with a hint of sadness in it!
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Critique By:
Mark Beltran (K:32612)
7/22/2005 8:14:01 AM
Thank you, Bahadir!
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Critique By:
Bahadir k (K:8825)
7/22/2005 6:52:23 AM
the perspective and the tones you achieved are looking great.
good job.
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Critique By:
Mark Beltran (K:32612)
6/13/2005 2:33:26 AM
Ciprian, thank you so much for your empathy and understanding, and for taking the time to look at my photo. Love,
Mark
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Critique By:
Mark Beltran (K:32612)
6/10/2005 1:51:14 PM
Thanks Roby, I'm glad you like it. One of my favorites.
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Critique By:
Ciprian Ilie (K:13571)
6/10/2005 9:20:05 AM
Beautiful dog, sorry about your loss, that can't be easy. I've got two border collies.
Regards,
Ciprian
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Critique By:
Roberto Arcari Farinetti (K:209486)
6/10/2005 6:57:02 AM
LOL...
fantastic..
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Critique By:
Roberto Arcari Farinetti (K:209486)
6/10/2005 6:55:34 AM
wonderful simplicity of frame and grainy!
cheers
roby
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Critique By:
Mark Beltran (K:32612)
6/3/2005 4:47:13 AM
Staff Choice! I didn't even realize this till the last week of May! Well I'm very grateful to the Staff for this honor. You guys make Usefilm the best all-around webphotogallery in the www. Thanks so much!
Mark
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Critique By:
Peter De Rycke (K:41212)
5/16/2005 7:32:44 PM
Great photo .. the technical perspective makes the shot of this sunflower just fit .. the black to bright circles of vignetting + the hidden sun behind the flower .. perfectly composed for this kind of camera !
Peter
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Critique By:
Mark Beltran (K:32612)
5/12/2005 10:28:15 AM
Tips and tricks, now that's a great idea. But just ask, and it won't cost you a thing! Say, did you get your Holgaroid yet?
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Critique By:
Gayle's Eclectic Photos (K:91109)
5/12/2005 5:25:25 AM
Love sunflowers and this one is like something out of alice in wonderland or OZ!...great info in the about...maybe YOU should put together a tips n' tricks holga booklet,Mark..seriously...print it out and i would surely buy it from you!...the perspective makes this one special...regards,gayle
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Critique By:
Elangovan S (K:10675)
5/10/2005 12:11:34 AM
Am I an ant? Nice perspective and effect.
Elangs.
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Critique By:
Mark Beltran (K:32612)
5/9/2005 9:18:19 PM
Oh, you mean strips of gaffer's tape? Yes, that's standard equipment on toy cams, LOLOL. Thanks, Thilo.
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Critique By:
Thilo Bayer (K:50358)
5/9/2005 8:02:24 PM
Hi Mark,
well, I really love both the picture and the about. I'm fascinated what these toy cams do with their users. Not only do they see the world through a different lens, they gonna mod that thing! Saturday, I trapped myself buying some stuff to mod the body with strips! =)
like that out of focus-focus here. very distinct and special perspective.
thilo
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Critique By:
Mark Beltran (K:32612)
5/8/2005 12:34:52 AM
Thilo, you are sincere and intelligent, and that to me speaks volumes. Thank you!
Mark
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Critique By:
Thilo Bayer (K:50358)
5/7/2005 10:27:29 PM
hi mark,
1080 views, okay there must be something special ;-)
to be honest: this is some of the coolest pictures here at usefilm. it breathes understatement with every pixel. the tonal range together with the shadows really make this image. and we have a cat, definitely a good argument to make an image a winner. So I probably didn't say too much new stuff here, just: yes, this is awesome good stuff.
best wishes,
thilo
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Critique By:
Mark Beltran (K:32612)
5/5/2005 5:01:49 AM
Aw, shucks!
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Critique By:
Bea Friedli (K:10189)
5/2/2005 11:46:03 PM
try harder ? why ? you already got it my friend !
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