Malin's

[marc4darkskies (Marcus)]

Well, I agree that David's judging criteria may be a little opaque, and probably even subjective. But this comp is called the David Malin awards!! If someone with his vast experience deems an image good, then so be it!

David has said himself he likes images that are "striking". That means colour, detail and composition. EASY!! . As for my image, a Corona Australis has never taken line honours, so the challenge is to make one good enough to accomplish that. (And BTW, I'll be perfectly satisfied with an HM!!!)

Since there seems to be an undertow of criticism of David's choices, let me ask a question to all. If you were judging an astro image, what criteria would you use?

Cheers, Marcus

[Octane (Humayun)]

Just for clarification, I'm not criticising David's choices, Marc.

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[Paul Haese]

Originally Posted by strongmanmike

Not really that hard .... he likes trees in images, Corona Australis, jetties out in the water with something interesting in the sky above and a line of Jupiter images, so do a good version of each of these and you are home

Ah sigh... if only it was that easy.....

Mike

How rude of us to criticise.

Like you said to me Mike and I place give this advice to others. Don't take it all too seriously. Just because you win or do not win does not mean you are worse or better. David has his likes and they do seem to have a different flavour and as Marcus has stated and I think I said too, this is the David Malin Awards. It is what he likes and nothing more. By all means put trees in your image, or line up your Jupiter's (don't use Saturn as this never gets up) in a fancy way.

Don't worry too much about if you did not get a nod, you all should know your images are far more impressive than five years ago and one should not need a competition to tell yourselves so. The quality of images has leapt in recent years and I put this down to the critque one gets by submitting things on the internet.

Anyway, I hope you all know what I mean.

[troypiggo (Troy)]

Enlightening thread, this one.

[strongmanmike (Michael)]

Originally Posted by marc4darkskies

Since there seems to be an undertow of criticism of David's choices, let me ask a question to all. If you were judging an astro image, what criteria would you use?

Cheers, Marcus

Just for the record I am not "really" criticising Davids choices, just having some lighthearted fun...slightly affected by dissapointment . Don't forget I am not used to this sort of rejection...I am on alternating valium and copious amounts of alcohol at the moment just to cope with the devistation ....

Seriously, I again whole heartedly congratulate all who have been able to attract the eye of the Worlds most famous astrophotographer this year, very well done (yes, even you Corona Australis professionals) and I am truly very happy for you, I know it is very exciting

Mike

[strongmanmike (Michael)]

Originally Posted by marc4darkskies

If you were judging an astro image, what criteria would you use?

Cheers, Marcus

This may need to be a new thread..?

Mike