Weekly Photo Contest: Regenerate - June 3rd to 10th 2020

[tizeye]

Indeed.

One thing that last week's judging exercise did teach me was how much actual time it takes to adjudicate the weekly competition fairly, give decent (and comprehensive and constructive) feedback, and give thought to how you plan to write the whole thing up.

HINT: It is easier if you create a Word/Pages document, updated through the week with each new entry. Copy/Paste, review for final edit and identify winner. Takes about 5 minutes after contest closes, and not overwhelmed if doing one to three summaries per day.

 

[Scepticalscribe]

HINT: It is easier if you create a Word/Pages document, updated through the week with each new entry. Copy/Paste, review for final edit and identify winner. Takes about 5 minutes after contest closes, and not overwhelmed if doing one to three summaries per day.

Actually, I did create a Word document, so that aspect of it was well covered.

However, I had been asked to step in at the last minute, - and didn't wish to delay matters further - as the winner of the previous week's competition took a few further, or extra, days to revert with his results (he had been away).

 

[AllergyDoc]

I'm not sure if @AllergyDoc realises the immense good luck and unlimited wealth (of internal satisfaction) that accompanies winning the weekly contest! The next round is all yours, good sir!

Thanks so much. Starting up the new contest thread in a moment.

My picture was shot at Knight's Ferry in Oakdale, California, along the great Stanislaus River. We spent many a Saturday there when we lived in nearby Modesto.

Covered Bridge at Knight's Ferry.

 

[Alexander.Of.Oz]

Indeed.

One thing that last week's judging exercise did teach me was how much actual time it takes to adjudicate the weekly competition fairly, give decent (and comprehensive and constructive) feedback, and give thought to how you plan to write the whole thing up.

It is something that is a great exercise in developing a more detailed eye for photography. The observation in a critical sense of how an image moves you. Looking at elements of design, technique, creativity and expression through others images can help one to develop their own style to a stronger output. How to share that with others can be truly unique, with the writer being able to express themselves in their own manner. It is something I am still working at.

HINT: It is easier if you create a Word/Pages document, updated through the week with each new entry. Copy/Paste, review for final edit and identify winner. Takes about 5 minutes after contest closes, and not overwhelmed if doing one to three summaries per day.

I failed to remember to do this, so did it in the one sitting, well staggered sitting as I did 'Life' in between. Next time, I will indeed be doing this, as I have in the past. Thanks for the reminder!

 

[Scepticalscribe]

It is something that is a great exercise in developing a more detailed eye for photography. The observation in a critical sense of how an image moves you. Looking at elements of design, technique, creativity and expression through others images can help one to develop their own style to a stronger output. How to share that with others can be truly unique, with the writer being able to express themselves in their own manner. It is something I am still working at.

Agreed, and it is an excellent way of making you think about - and come to conclusions about - and articulate your thoughts about photography, and how something is portrayed visually, in terms of light, composition, creativity, design, expression, technique, what makes a good image, - and fidelity to the theme set for that week's competition.

However, while gathering my thoughts, I realised that I held views, or had thoughts concerning matters such as pictorial composition, that I had not known I held until the time came when I had to actually put my thoughts on paper for the competition.

So, yes, it was a wonderful exercise, and I thoroughly enjoyed it and learned a lot and was honoured to have been asked to do the needful in the apparent absence of the OP.

 

[Alexander.Of.Oz]

However, while gathering my thoughts, I realised that I held views, or had thoughts concerning matters such as pictorial composition, that I had not known I held until the time came when I had to actually put my thoughts on paper for the competition.

Wonderful to hear that I am not alone with this occurrence. The realisation of the unknown or innate through the magic of communication with intent is an almost magical experience in my life! It usually results in a much richer and deeper experience of whatever I am exploring at that time.