 Posted 7/7/2008 9:08:10 AM
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Problems persist at both ends of the extremes of image sizes in the contest.
1. Some images in the contest are relatively small. They are at a disadvantage when compared to images sized to 640 pixels on the longest dimension, proportions constrained. Small images are not prohibited, but they really are so small, it's difficult to discern and inspect details. Definitely not in the best interests of the participant to upload a thumbnail sized image. It's possible this contest site should have a minimum dimension for the short side of an image, proportions constrained. 426 pixels would be the minimum dimension I would suggest.
2. Some images are huge, when viewed at full size. Rarely, does a very large full size image help the score of a voting window version. It's because some people are showing a 100% pixel view. That is going to reveal all the flaws and fuzziness in the image. Or, some people are sizing up their images beyond the pixels available, forcing their post-processing application to interpolate pixels. That will degrade an image's quality every time. The 2000 pixel allowance for members was intended to facilitate panorama images. That's a great use of the full size feature. But, if a member has a square or a standard rectangle (3:2 or 4:5) and upsizes to 2000 pixels on the longest dimension, it will not be to the advantage of the image's score. It's possible this contest site should have a maximum dimension for the long side of an image, proportions constrained. 1080 pixels would be the maximum dimension I would suggest.
3. The 2000 pixel allowance for panorama images should be retained. Although, it would be in everyone's best interest to place a vertical maximum dimension on panoramas of 800 pixels.
How can we help members and registered users size images to their best advantage? For new members with "how to" questions, there is a sizing article: Size your Image for Contest Success.
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Posted 7/7/2008 10:07:37 AM
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I only vote on about 100 images per day. That's only a small representative sample of the voting pool. That said, the sizing issues seem to be significant and pervasive. Since I feel that the problems listed above are hurting the contest chances of participants who don't pay attention to the downside risks of unwise size choices, I will deduct 3 points from images falling "out-of-range", relative to how I'd normally score the image. I'll also leave suggestions for improvement. This won't earn me any friends, but I have their best interests at heart. We'll see if tough love helps.
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Posted 7/7/2008 12:57:12 PM
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| Yep agree with Richard on this one. When the photo is to small I usually leave a comment suggesting recommended size and why I have voted a couple of points lower. I've had two responses from all the comments I have left saying they were not aware of recommended sizes on DA. I still feel that an e-mail explaining such things should be sent out automatically to new members JMO.
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Posted 7/7/2008 4:54:11 PM
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| I hadn't entered any images for a long time but just did recently. Since it had been awhile I reviewed Richard's article before upload to double check on the suggested preparation. You can find answers to most questions you may have somewhere on the site but I have to admit when I first joined it took some digging to find it. I think it would be helpful to have a link to that article right from the page you prepare for upload.
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Posted 7/7/2008 6:25:32 PM
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Unfortunately, this very serious issue will continue until two things happen. (1) Eric considers (does) not allowing large size photos, except for the Panorama category, which in the long run will help everyone, and will prevent misunderstandings between voters and submitters. (2) Everyone is notified of the problem and the solution, once, twice, or as many times as it takes, until all members have gotten the message. It's not just new members who need the info, everyone does, and most folks don't read the forum, so there has to be a continual campaign to help everyone perform up to best of their ability. That's JMO, but I'm sticking to it.
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Posted 7/7/2008 6:55:09 PM
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Posted 7/7/2008 8:12:11 PM
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Who titled this original post? sorry..............
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Posted 7/7/2008 10:15:17 PM
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Posted 7/8/2008 12:51:25 PM
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