friiskiwi: How disappointing, after all the lobbying to get more beginners contests, we have only had 4 entries. ( 5 years and 2197 days ago )

awediot: Well...neither a "black and white still life depicting "ART"", nor "Framing" an object, are easy, straight forward, ie: -Beginner- themes... I was disappointed to see that those, rather than something basic (like "Perspective", as I suggested AS a beginner contest) were chosen to be subjects of what should be by definition simple (like "Shadow", "Curves" or a "Cool Palette" etc.) Beginner themes ought to focus on the fundamentals of composition, lighting, color, depth of field and so on...not so much on subject matter, mood or even artistry (though those are always encouraged).

In my opinion, choosing these themes in this context is self-defeating... Hopefully "you'll" give it another shot with something simpler... ( 5 years and 2196 days ago )

friiskiwi: I feel you are selling our 'beginners/new members' short. Also if they are really that new to photography I'm sure they would have even more problems with "Shadow", "Curves" or a "Cool Palette" that a simple subject like framing. ( 5 years and 2196 days ago )

awediot: "Beginner/novice photographer" and "new member" may be nothing alike, despite their -10 points. A pro/newbie will likely win their way into being ineligible for these contests...as it should be; and those practicing their skills can get a chance to win... Members here must be at all levels and I don't mean to sell any of them short. I just remember the sequence of the things I was taught regarding the creation of 2 dimensional -art-, and the essentials of composition were pretty methodical, logical, and built on each other... Specifically framing your subject is an uncommon goal that produces a very formal image that borders more on decoration... Lighting and shadow, lines, either flowing or sharp edges, color theory etc. are in play in every picture we take... Beginners are exploring how to best produce their vision. The creativity of making that vision ART is another matter.

IMlessthanhumbleO anyway ( 5 years and 2195 days ago )