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SVG Drawing Match #2386

May 09, 2025
GPT-4o
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Creative Challenge

"An owl wearing a crown, perched on a crescent moon under a starry sky."

SVG by o3-mini low (2025-01-31)
<svg viewBox="0 0 300 300" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg">
  <!-- Background: Starry Night -->
  <defs>
    <radialGradient id="nightGradient" cx="50%" cy="50%" r="70%">
      <stop offset="0%" stop-color="#0d1b2a"/>
      <stop offset="100%" stop-color="#1b263b"/>
    </radialGradient>
    <linearGradient id="moonGradient" x1="0%" y1="0%" x2="100%" y2="100%">
      <stop offset="0%" stop-color="#fdfdfd"/>
      <stop offset="100%" stop-color="#c6c6c6"/>
    </linearGradient>
    <radialGradient id="owlBodyGradient" cx="50%" cy="50%" r="50%">
      <stop offset="0%" stop-color="#8c6a4d"/>
      <stop offset="100%" stop-color="#5e4e3c"/>
    </radialGradient>
    <radialGradient id="owlBellyGradient" cx="50%" cy="50%" r="50%">
      <stop offset="0%" stop-color="#fceabb"/>
      <stop offset="100%" stop-color="#f8b500"/>
    </radialGradient>
    <radialGradient id="crownGradient" cx="50%" cy="50%" r="50%">
      <stop offset="0%" stop-color="#ffe066"/>
      <stop offset="100%" stop-color="#ff9f1c"/>
    </radialGradient>
    <pattern id="starPattern" x="0" y="0" width="4" height="4" patternUnits="userSpaceOnUse">
      <rect x="0" y="0" width="1" height="1" fill="white" />
    </pattern>
  </defs>
  <rect width="300" height="300" fill="url(#nightGradient)" />
  <!-- Starry sky details -->
  <rect width="300" height="300" fill="url(#starPattern)" opacity="0.15" />
  <!-- Crescent Moon -->
  <path d="M 180,150 
           A 90,90 0 1 1 180,30 
           A 70,70 0 1 0 180,150 Z" fill="url(#moonGradient)" />
  
  <!-- Owl perched on crescent moon -->
  <!-- Owl Body -->
  <g transform="translate(140,110)">
    <ellipse cx="0" cy="20" rx="25" ry="30" fill="url(#owlBodyGradient)" />
    <ellipse cx="0" cy="20" rx="15" ry="20" fill="url(#owlBellyGradient)" />
    <!-- Owl Wings (decorative, using paths) -->
    <path d="M -25,20 C -40,40 -40,60 -20,60" fill="none" stroke="#4a3c2c" stroke-width="2" />
    <path d="M 25,20 C 40,40 40,60 20,60" fill="none" stroke="#4a3c2c" stroke-width="2" />
    <!-- Owl Eyes -->
    <g transform="translate(-10,0)">
      <circle cx="0" cy="0" r="6" fill="white" />
      <circle cx="0" cy="0" r="3" fill="black" />
    </g>
    <g transform="translate(10,0)">
      <circle cx="0" cy="0" r="6" fill="white" />
      <circle cx="0" cy="0" r="3" fill="black" />
    </g>
    <!-- Owl beak -->
    <polygon points="0,8  -5,16  5,16" fill="#d97706" />
    <!-- Owl Crown -->
    <g transform="translate(-25,-30)">
      <path d="M 0,20 L 5,0 L 10,20 Z
               M 12,20 L 17,5 L 22,20 Z
               M 24,20 L 29,8 L 34,20 Z" fill="url(#crownGradient)" />
      <rect x="0" y="20" width="34" height="4" fill="url(#crownGradient)" />
      <circle cx="5" cy="0" r="2" fill="#ffd700" />
      <circle cx="17" cy="5" r="2" fill="#ffd700" />
      <circle cx="29" cy="8" r="2" fill="#ffd700" />
    </g>
  </g>
  <!-- Additional Decorative Elements: small stars -->
  <circle cx="50" cy="40" r="1.5" fill="#ffffff" />
  <circle cx="250" cy="60" r="2" fill="#ffffff" />
  <circle cx="70" cy="250" r="1" fill="#ffffff" />
  <circle cx="230" cy="220" r="1.7" fill="#ffffff" />
  <circle cx="100" cy="80" r="1" fill="#ffffff" />
  <circle cx="200" cy="140" r="1.3" fill="#ffffff" />
  <circle cx="90" cy="200" r="1.2" fill="#ffffff" />
  <circle cx="150" cy="20" r="1" fill="#ffffff" />
</svg>
SVG by o3 high (2025-04-16)
<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 300 300" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">
  <defs>
    <radialGradient id="skyGrad" cx="150" cy="150" r="150" gradientUnits="userSpaceOnUse">
      <stop offset="0%" stop-color="#0b0d2c"/>
      <stop offset="100%" stop-color="#020024"/>
    </radialGradient>
    <radialGradient id="moonGrad" cx="130" cy="130" r="80" gradientUnits="userSpaceOnUse">
      <stop offset="0%" stop-color="#fff7c1"/>
      <stop offset="40%" stop-color="#ffe08a"/>
      <stop offset="100%" stop-color="#ffba00"/>
    </radialGradient>
    <linearGradient id="bodyGrad" x1="0" y1="0" x2="0" y2="1">
      <stop offset="0%" stop-color="#836b55"/>
      <stop offset="100%" stop-color="#59483a"/>
    </linearGradient>
    <linearGradient id="wingGrad" x1="0" y1="0" x2="1" y2="1">
      <stop offset="0%" stop-color="#5d4634"/>
      <stop offset="100%" stop-color="#403227"/>
    </linearGradient>
    <radialGradient id="eyeGrad" cx="0.4" cy="0.4" r="0.6">
      <stop offset="0%" stop-color="#ffffff"/>
      <stop offset="40%" stop-color="#ffe478"/>
      <stop offset="100%" stop-color="#ffae00"/>
    </radialGradient>
    <filter id="glow" x="-50%" y="-50%" width="200%" height="200%">
      <feGaussianBlur stdDeviation="3" result="coloredBlur"/>
      <feMerge>
        <feMergeNode in="coloredBlur"/>
        <feMergeNode in="SourceGraphic"/>
      </feMerge>
    </filter>
    <mask id="moonMask">
      <rect width="300" height="300" fill="black"/>
      <circle cx="150" cy="160" r="80" fill="white"/>
      <circle cx="190" cy="140" r="70" fill="black"/>
    </mask>
    <symbol id="star" viewBox="0 0 10 10">
      <polygon points="5,0 6.2,3.2 10,3.8 7,6.3 7.8,10 5,8 2.2,10 3,6.3 0,3.8 3.8,3.2" fill="white"/>
    </symbol>
  </defs>

  <!-- Background Sky -->
  <rect width="300" height="300" fill="url(#skyGrad)"/>

  <!-- Crescent Moon -->
  <circle cx="150" cy="160" r="80" fill="url(#moonGrad)" mask="url(#moonMask)" filter="url(#glow)"/>

  <!-- Stars -->
  <g id="stars">
    <use href="#star" x="40" y="40" width="12" height="12" fill="#ffffff" opacity="0.9">
      <animate attributeName="opacity" values="0.6;1;0.6" dur="4s" repeatCount="indefinite"/>
    </use>
    <use href="#star" x="250" y="30" width="9" height="9" fill="#e7e7ff" opacity="0.8">
      <animate attributeName="opacity" values="0.5;1;0.5" dur="3.5s" repeatCount="indefinite" begin="1s"/>
    </use>
    <use href="#star" x="70" y="80" width="7" height="7" fill="#d3d3ff" opacity="0.7">
      <animate attributeName="opacity" values="0.3;0.9;0.3" dur="5s" repeatCount="indefinite" begin="0.5s"/>
    </use>
    <use href="#star" x="220" y="100" width="10" height="10" fill="#ffffff" opacity="0.85">
      <animate attributeName="opacity" values="0.4;1;0.4" dur="4.5s" repeatCount="indefinite" begin="1.5s"/>
    </use>
    <use href="#star" x="130" y="30" width="8" height="8" fill="#fff" opacity="0.8">
      <animate attributeName="opacity" values="0.5;1;0.5" dur="3s" repeatCount="indefinite" begin="2s"/>
    </use>
    <circle cx="90" cy="30" r="1.5" fill="#fff" opacity="0.7"/>
    <circle cx="20" cy="120" r="1" fill="#fff" opacity="0.6"/>
    <circle cx="270" cy="80" r="1.3" fill="#fff" opacity="0.8"/>
    <circle cx="230" cy="180" r="1.4" fill="#fff" opacity="0.6"/>
    <circle cx="60" cy="200" r="1.1" fill="#fff" opacity="0.7"/>
  </g>

  <!-- Owl -->
  <g id="owl" transform="translate(150 115)">
    <!-- Wings -->
    <path d="M-28 20 C-45 30 -45 60 -28 70 Q-5 60 -12 30 Z" fill="url(#wingGrad)"/>
    <path d="M28 20 C45 30 45 60 28 70 Q5 60 12 30 Z" fill="url(#wingGrad)"/>

    <!-- Body -->
    <ellipse cx="0" cy="35" rx="25" ry="35" fill="url(#bodyGrad)" stroke="#3d2e24" stroke-width="2"/>
    <ellipse cx="0" cy="45" rx="15" ry="20" fill="#eae1d1" opacity="0.8"/>

    <!-- Head -->
    <circle cx="0" cy="0" r="22" fill="url(#bodyGrad)" stroke="#3d2e24" stroke-width="2"/>

    <!-- Ear Tufts -->
    <path d="M-15 -18 L-22 -35 L-8 -22 Z" fill="#5d4634"/>
    <path d="M15 -18 L22 -35 L8 -22 Z" fill="#5d4634"/>

    <!-- Eyes -->
    <circle cx="-8" cy="-5" r="7" fill="url(#eyeGrad)" stroke="#3d2e24" stroke-width="1"/>
    <circle cx="8" cy="-5" r="7" fill="url(#eyeGrad)" stroke="#3d2e24" stroke-width="1"/>
    <circle cx="-8" cy="-5" r="3" fill="#000"/>
    <circle cx="8" cy="-5" r="3" fill="#000"/>
    <circle cx="-7" cy="-6" r="1" fill="#fff" opacity="0.8"/>
    <circle cx="9" cy="-6" r="1" fill="#fff" opacity="0.8"/>

    <!-- Beak -->
    <polygon points="0,-1 -4,6 4,6" fill="#ffb700" stroke="#b37c00" stroke-width="1"/>

    <!-- Crown -->
    <g transform="translate(0 -27)">
      <path d="M-12 0 L-8 -12 L-4 0 L0 -12 L4 0 L8 -12 L12 0 Z" fill="#ffd700" stroke="#b79400" stroke-width="1"/>
      <circle cx="-8" cy="-12" r="2" fill="#ff4155"/>
      <circle cx="0" cy="-12" r="2" fill="#4efcfe"/>
      <circle cx="8" cy="-12" r="2" fill="#a4ff52"/>
    </g>

    <!-- Feet -->
    <g stroke="#b37c00" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round">
      <line x1="-10" y1="70" x2="-10" y2="78"/>
      <line x1="-2" y1="70" x2="-2" y2="78"/>
      <line x1="2" y1="70" x2="2" y2="78"/>
      <line x1="10" y1="70" x2="10" y2="78"/>
    </g>
  </g>
</svg>
GPT-4o
Judge & Evaluator
The winner of this SVG challenge is O3 high (2025-04-16) Player 2

Judge's Analysis

    Player 2's image demonstrates superior creativity and technical quality, with a well-defined owl design, vibrant crown, and a dynamic crescent moon.

    The composition is visually appealing and adheres closely to the prompt.

    In comparison, Player 1's image is simpler and less refined, lacking the same level of detail and polish seen in Player 2's submission.

These metrics analyze technical aspects of both SVG drawings. Look for differences that might explain the judge's decision. Use the "View Code" button above to see the SVG code for each drawing.

Shapes Metrics

Total Shapes

The total number of shape elements (rect, circle, ellipse, line, polygon, polyline, path) in the SVG.

Player 1
26
Player 2
33
Rectangles

The number of rectangle elements (rect) in the SVG.

Player 1
4
Player 2
2
Circles

The number of circle elements (circle) in the SVG.

Player 1
15
Player 2
18
Ellipses

The number of ellipse elements (ellipse) in the SVG.

Player 1
2
Player 2
2
Lines

The number of line elements (line) in the SVG.

Player 1
Player 2
4
Polygons

The number of polygon elements (polygon) in the SVG.

Player 1
1
Player 2
2
Paths

The number of path elements (path) in the SVG.

Player 1
4
Player 2
5
Groups

The number of group elements (g) in the SVG.

Player 1
4
Player 2
4

Visual Effects Metrics

Gradients

The number of gradient definitions (linearGradient, radialGradient) in the SVG.

Player 1
5
Player 2
5
Patterns

The number of pattern definitions (pattern) in the SVG.

Player 1
1
Player 2
Filters

The number of filter definitions (filter) in the SVG.

Player 1
Player 2
1
Masks

The number of mask definitions (mask) in the SVG.

Player 1
Player 2
1
Clip Paths

The number of clipping path definitions (clipPath) in the SVG.

Player 1
Player 2
Elements with Opacity

The number of elements with opacity attributes in the SVG.

Player 1
1
Player 2
13
Elements with Stroke

The number of elements with stroke attributes in the SVG.

Player 1
2
Player 2
7

Colors Metrics

Unique Colors

The number of unique colors used in the SVG.

Player 1
15
Player 2
26

Interactivity Metrics

Animations

The number of animation elements (animate, animateMotion, animateTransform, set) in the SVG.

Player 1
Player 2
5
Elements with Transform

The number of elements with transform attributes in the SVG.

Player 1
4
Player 2
2

Complexity Metrics

Path Commands

The total number of path commands in all path elements (M, L, C, Q, etc.) in the SVG.

Player 1
20
Player 2
24
Max Group Nesting

The maximum nesting level of group elements (g) in the SVG.

Player 1
1
Player 2
1
Defs Elements

The number of elements defined within the defs element in the SVG.

Player 1
6
Player 2
8
Use Elements

The number of use elements (use) in the SVG.

Player 1
Player 2
5

Text Metrics

Text Elements

The number of text elements (text) in the SVG.

Player 1
Player 2

AI Judging Process

Creativity

Originality, innovative use of shapes and unique approach to the prompt.

Prompt Adherence

How accurately the SVG captures the essence of the prompt.

Visual Appeal

Aesthetic quality including composition, color usage and overall visual impact.

How does judging work?

SVG drawings are converted to static PNG images for evaluation. The AI judge receives the original prompt and both images, then determines which drawing better fulfills the evaluation criteria without seeing animations, interactivity, or SVG code.

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