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Originally Posted by Rodstar
4. I like the idea that John Bambury expressed when the Compendium was first being discussed that perhaps there could be different catergories, with people entering their work and competing, with certain images being recognised as stand-outs. Without wishing to cause any offence, there are a few entries in the compendium that really are not up to publication - I know the idea is to reflect the full scope of abilities in the community, but we can recognise beginners in ways other than publishing what is clearly below par images. It is good to recognise the really outstanding achievements of those who are pushing the boundaries of amateur photography.
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I think this in particular is a bad idea, and to be frank, completely goes against what the compendium goes out to achieve.
This for me was a book about "us", where everyone and anyone could contribute, and was encouraged to do so, but when you say things like work being entered into certain catagories and "comepting" this makes me shake my head, the image i put in would certainly not compete with alot of the people on here, and its probably the only half decent image i have taken, and thats why i am still trading on past glories, but it could have been next to a shot from Martin Pugh, or Peter Ward, or next to some shot with a snappy cam of the moon through an eyepiece on a dob, it just felt right because there was no competition, everyone was equal, and it felt great that to me, thats what the book was about.
Again, stuff like making certain images as standouts, goes against this to, some people can easily get hurt if thier name isnt mentioned, although this idea is meant with the best intention of honouring the hard work of forum member, it still for me screams "this is better than yours"
just my 2c's
