LPS#1 Semifinalists List!

[Shay Stephens]

Congratulations are in order, you are now qualified for the semifinal starting May 14!

The gallery can viewed here:
http://dgrin.smugmug.com/gallery/2605319



bgaras2001 - fever



fashiznitsngrins - Steamy Friend



Nikolai - Steam of Light



LiquidAir - On the rocks



adrian_k - Steamed Ice



Drabbit - On the Move



seastack - Stovetop Steamy



sunione - A Chilly Smoker



Ann McRae - Industrial Chill



cjkphoto - The Eye Has It


You are now free to party like it's 1999



This list and all subsequent lists will be linked in the rules thread:
http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=54952


***edit by DoctorIt:***
I created a gallery of the winners, so they will be saved for the duration of the LPS contests:

LPS finalists gallery

go have a look

Well...here's what I've learned and what you all should know for round #2.

Don't come up with your own ideas. Wait for other's to do so for you. Then you can just copy them while telling the artist you stole it from what a horrible idea he/she had. I'm not pointing fingers but you I am calling you out. If this was a face to face type club you'd have very little face left. Promise.

Don't post your images for critique. If it's any good the vapid masses will copy it for themselves as they are too friggn lazy and stupid to think of anything new.

Don't expect better judging than that of any other challenges. Clearly the same banal and ignorant process is still in effect and I fully intend to honor this tradition here at dgrin for round #2. Don't worry if your photos lack color, clarity, a proper B&W conversion, focus or even a subject. At dgrin these things are accepted as minor annoyances rather than the marks of a a talentless photographer.

I do accept bribes in the form of either money or sexual favors, though a PM is probably a better way to discuss this than here in public.

[DRabbit]

Thanks so much Shay!
I am SO into this contest as much for the participation as the competition - this is really an awesome idea you guys implemented!


Congrats to everyone!

[Tentacion]

First off Congrats to all the Winners I agree with some of the judges choices, in my minds eye, I already knew those were winners.

Although I am a bit confused. ..I thought a great percentage of this was about was about originality, as well as, photo quality, and I did not know that we could use Photo Shop editing extensively....well Cie La Vie, I'll know for the next round...Good luck to everyone who enters the next round...

[Flyinggina]

Congratulations to the winners. And good luck to everyone who enters round 2.

Virginia

[sunita]

Congratulations to the qualifiers! Great going!

Cheers,
Sunita

http://sunita.smugmug.com

[DoctorIt]

Originally Posted by truth

Well...here's what I've learned and what you all should know for round #2.

Here's what I hear: waaaaaa waaaaa waaaaaa

whether you like it or not, it's fair and everyone's in the same boat.

Originally Posted by DoctorIt

Here's what I hear: waaaaaa waaaaa waaaaaa

whether you like it or not, it's fair and everyone's in the same boat.

I'm just pointing out that the more things change, the more they stay the same E. I'm trying to help folks for round #2. I care that much. While the contest might be bigger and more complex, the end result will not be any more impressive so long as the same criterium and though processes are in play. Call me crazy, but insanity is defined by repeating the same behavior and expecting a different result.

[Frenchy]

So is there a critique coming for those of us who lost?

[DucCat]

I am so excited about the winners form the first round i picked at least 4 of the ones chosen. as for the sour grapes, please take that attitude elsewhere as it is tiresome...

[DoctorIt]

Originally Posted by truth

I'm just pointing out that the more things change, the more they stay the same E. I'm trying to help folks for round #2. I care that much. While the contest might be bigger and more complex, the end result will not be any more impressive so long as the same criterium and though processes are in play. Call me crazy, but insanity is defined by repeating the same behavior and expecting a different result.

I see your point, I do.

But, the judging was different, I really can gaurantee you that. There was far more variety and less bias (maybe not the best word - simply referring to the fact that 6 individuals gave me a list, and I compiled rather than "discussing") in the pool. I must admit though, the entries and whole process were not vastly different. That should change as we attract more and different competitors.

Can't have it all at once.

[Tentacion]

Just wanted to say I liked your pic "Melt"...was very nice!!

Originally Posted by Frenchy

So is there a critique coming for those of us who lost?

[windoze]

Congrats to all the winners !!! And congrats to everyone else who submitted an image.

on a personal note id like to say something -
i stopped entering challenges awhile ago because - i didn't see the point?
i mean they are to be judged arent they? why did "so and so" win? why did "so and so" lose? what criteria do the judges use? is there a rubric? or do the judges arbitrarily pick their favorite images based on what they feel is important? maybe this is the way its always done and i can accept that.
Why am i asking all the questions ?? So i can improve next time around. or maybe i need to be more in the whipping post. i just feel like i didnt gain anything from this initial experience. i probably misunderstood, i thought there was going to be feedback from the judges...

i also believe that challenges and contests like these should be done so that judges dont know who they are voting for.

troy

[Tentacion]

I agree with you on most points...but I just have to say...I laughed my Butt off when I saw your "Chilled to the Bone", great sense of humor you portrayed in that shot!!

Originally Posted by windoze

Congrats to all the winners !!! And congrats to everyone else who submitted an image.

on a personal note id like to say something -
i stopped entering challenges awhile ago because - i didn't see the point?
i mean they are to be judged arent they? why did "so and so" win? why did "so and so" lose? what criteria do the judges use? is there a rubric? or do the judges arbitrarily pick their favorite images based on what they feel is important? maybe this is the way its always done and i can accept that.
Why am i asking all the questions ?? So i can improve next time around. or maybe i need to be more in the critique forum. i just feel like i didnt gain anything from this initial experience.
i also believe that challenges and contests like these should be done so that judges dont know who they are voting for.

troy
troy

[Nir]

Originally Posted by Shay Stephens

Congratulations are in order

indeed!
a beautiful set of winning photos! congratulations guys!

[windoze]

Originally Posted by Tentacion

I agree with you on most points...but I just have to say...I laughed my Butt off when I saw your "Chilled to the Bone", great sense of humor you portrayed in that shot!!

because:

The viewers should be treated to an exciting and non-predictable viewing experience. It should also serve to stimulate and inspire other photographers to enter the contest. What we are going for is nothing short of visual overload!



troy

[Andy]

Originally Posted by truth

Clearly the same banal and ignorant process is still in effect and I fully intend to honor this tradition here at dgrin for round #2.

I'm not sure you'll be here for round two, honestly.

[Cindy]

Originally Posted by Shay Stephens

Congratulations are in order
You are now free to party like it's 1999

Congratulations to all the winners
Now don't party to long... round #2 deadline is fast approaching.

My family had our own voting poll challenge going on here at home to see who could pick the most winners. I was able to pick 6. Yep... gonna rub it in their faces tonight!

Happy Shooting everyone,

Originally Posted by DoctorIt

I see your point, I do.

But, the judging was different, I really can gaurantee you that. There was far more variety and less bias (maybe not the best word - simply referring to the fact that 6 individuals gave me a list, and I compiled rather than "discussing") in the pool. I must admit though, the entries and whole process were not vastly different. That should change as we attract more and different competitors.

Can't have it all at once.

The fact that you just admitted that there was a bias in the old system is enough for me to stick to my guns. It's fine. Just don't expect to "make chicken salad from chicken sh!t." (Coach Bobby Knight)

Thanks for all the PM's folks. though I wish you'd make your voive heard in public. Maybe it'll help. What's the worst that cna happen? Some internet stangers might get mad at you? The mods will ban you? Small price to pay.

[DoctorIt]

Originally Posted by truth

The fact that you just admitted that there was a bias

I was hoping you, YOU, would have read the parentheses and noticed that I couldn't think of a better word.

The "old" process was less scientific, but in no way biased. We didn't pick our buddies. Instead of just submitting a list, we'd discuss and compromise and so on. That becomes nearly impossible with several judges, a much better system, I think.