Reply to thread

Message

<blockquote data-quote="Clovishound" data-source="post: 843812" data-attributes="member: 50197">Needa, it's funny, I just had this conversation with my daughter this morning. I certainly don't have winning as the over arching goal of choosing the entries. It is, however, one aspect of the equation. I certainly like all of the images posted. I lean a little more toward a couple, but there are none that stand out for me. I thought a little outside objectivity might help clarify the choice. I think I'm a little spoiled by last year's entry that took second place, and by a couple shots I got a few months ago that the place I shot them has strict rules on use of photos taken there. In the end, I will be entering some of my best eligible work, and will be content with how things fall out. If you can't accept not winning, don't enter. This contest has a single judge, and their likes and dislikes will undoubtedly play a big role in the results. Last year, I felt my 2nd place was much better than the first place winner. I also felt like one of the honorable mention winners was much better than mine. Go figure.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Clovishound, post: 843812, member: 50197"] Needa, it's funny, I just had this conversation with my daughter this morning. I certainly don't have winning as the over arching goal of choosing the entries. It is, however, one aspect of the equation. I certainly like all of the images posted. I lean a little more toward a couple, but there are none that stand out for me. I thought a little outside objectivity might help clarify the choice. I think I'm a little spoiled by last year's entry that took second place, and by a couple shots I got a few months ago that the place I shot them has strict rules on use of photos taken there. In the end, I will be entering some of my best eligible work, and will be content with how things fall out. If you can't accept not winning, don't enter. This contest has a single judge, and their likes and dislikes will undoubtedly play a big role in the results. Last year, I felt my 2nd place was much better than the first place winner. I also felt like one of the honorable mention winners was much better than mine. Go figure. [/QUOTE]

Verification