Cool, I never figured I'd be in it.. lol :D
Congrats to everyone else that made it here !

Ok, I just got a sitemail from OE about the post that was deleted.
This was my post:

*I feel the screening process is off.
I regularly see images published that are definitely less than some images that get rejected.
I'll give an example (I'm not trying to bash anyone, just making a point):

Rejected:
http://1x.com/mview.php?p=r120880

Published:
http://1x.com/v2/#photos/macro/23743/
http://1x.com/v2/#photos/macro/23493/

Also, this one was rejected, then simply flipped, then published:
http://1x.com/v2/#photos/latest-additions/23757/

It seems a lot of screeners have a hard-on for extreme close-ups while largely disregarding other aspects, such as focus.
It also seems that (despite the site rules) heavy post-processing is actually favored over natural images.
Am I missing something ?

I'm also disappointed that my latest images were rejected without any kind of feedback, despite the fact that one of them made it through the first round of screening.
In order for them to be posted in critique I have to answer some questions, but I won't bother.
The questions:

• What do you want to tell with this photo?
• What reaction did you expect people would get while watching this photo?
• What is your reaction while watching this photo?
  Now how would you answer these questions for the above images ??

This was the rest of the email:

Inactive photographer.

This post has been deleted by a forum moderator. If you want to know more why, contact the site crew. Most common reasons for post deletion:

• Your post was sent to the Photo critique-forum but didn't include any photo critique. Only post in this forum if you have some critique to give to help the photographer to improve the photo.
• Your post violated our rules for the forum, see here: http://www.onexposure.net/forum.php?action=rules

Regards, Forum moderators

Wtf ??
I just posted some well supported criticism about the screening process in OE's forum.
I went back there to copy it and post it here.. it's GONE !
The bastards just deleted it.. :(

They are definitely favoring some established members over others, even against the screening rules.
Really great macro images get rejected and some half-assed ones get published.

I'm not even complaining about my own images being rejected. I just complained that I got no feedback on them at all, despite the fact that one of the three I posted yesterday made it through the first round.

/disappointed

Awesome idea L8r ! :)

First one (from my gallery):

Second one (also from my gallery):

I agree with Helanker.

Quote - I'm not the ideal person to criticize landscape photographs... I find Ansel Adams' images mundane and boring.  :m_sleep:

Well.. you're not the only one ;)

I somehow thought that my opinion would be posted there.. lol

No matter, I'll just post it here as well:

I found this by accident.. I wasn't aware of the fact that you guys did a gallery of the week. Cool idea ! :)
I don't know what it is about insects, perhaps it's because they are so different from the larger and more noticeable animal species. They are also very diverse and often have very interesting lifestyles as well.
Also, it's somewhat of a triumph to finally capture that Dragonfly you were after for the last half an hour. That's what makes it beat landscapes and people shots in my opinion; the hunt.

P.S.
You'll understand I have to point out that you selected have two non-insect arthropods here ;)

Thanks guys ! :)
I take it you two have been looking around on 1x ? There are a lot of landscapes that are really mundane, no great light or composition at all..
Oh well.. maybe I should just be glad I got one image on there ;)

I must say I'm baffled..
My Tiger beetle image got excepted and my landscape got rejected...

I can request to post it for critique, but then I'll have make up a bunch of bullshit.
I'd rather you guys help me out.

Accepted image:

Rejected image:

The reasons for rejection:
"Of those who voted against your image, twelve indicated that there is a problem with impact, two noted composition as a weakness and one selected exposure as a reason for not publishing the image."

Thanks for your feedback :)

Thanks Kort :)
I was kind of nervous about whether or not they would get accepted. Luckily, at least one did :)

Guys, one of my images just got accepted over at Onexposure :D
Another one got rejected and one is still being screened, but I'm sure it will be accepted.
Thanks for this thread !

Wow ! Thanks for selecting one of my images  :)

Congrats to everyone else that made it here !!

Yep, Kort is right its a hoverfly (Syrphidae). Awesome shot though a love the thread !! :)
Jeroen

These were hiding between the gills of mushrooms. They are insects and VERY small, i dont know what they are though.. All i know is that there where A LOT of them and under virtually every mushroom.

Have a great day everybody !  :)

Jeroen