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09/19/2005 10:36:24 AM · #26 |
You go, Slippy! I have to agree that according to how I understand the challenge, the name of the photo is not what the photo depicts, but rather in which category you would find it in a greeting card section.
With the way I'm tanking lately, I think "Disappointment" needs to be a catefory for me. ha ha ha ha ha |
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09/19/2005 10:39:35 AM · #27 |
| so "Just Because-Blank" is a legitimate title! I'm sorted now. |
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09/19/2005 10:41:30 AM · #28 |
Originally posted by cheekymunky:
EDIT
cant believe there is an "Admin. Professionals Day"! |
I think it used to be called "Secretaries' Day" |
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09/19/2005 10:42:12 AM · #29 |
Can I title mine:
Edited: Nevermind I just got a really good idea for entering this challenge
;-)
Message edited by author 2005-09-19 10:49:38. |
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09/19/2005 10:43:38 AM · #30 |
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09/19/2005 12:25:32 PM · #31 |
I'd just like to remind everybody about a couple of recent challenges that had similar controversies over titles:
D&L: People were arguing that the title of the shot better be D____ & L____ or else they were scoring low. Others thought that D____ L____ would be acceptable (with no 'and'). Well, a few in the top ten, and even one of the ribbon winners went against the strict D&L interpreation -- Probably because they were the best photos.
Time Capsule: The challenge said that the title should be the year that you are trying to capture for future generations. Again, there was another heated title discussion. Some people went as far to say that if the title had even one character in it that wasn't part of the year, the shot would instantly be rated a one. Well, half of the top 10, and two of the ribbon winners went against the convention.
I don't know...maybe I'm being as petty as all of those who are having these title arguements. But as you can see, we can argue all we want about what the title of our photos should be, or you can spend that time putting together a great photo that fits the challenge well, like these people did. |
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09/19/2005 12:30:47 PM · #32 |
Originally posted by cheekymunky:
cheers slippy! cant be any arguments now! you are a veritable peace-maker!
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cant believe there is an "Admin. Professionals Day"! |
I believe thats what used to be Secretaries day until they took offense to being called Secretaries :) |
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09/19/2005 01:06:44 PM · #33 |
There are several professional photographers here. I'm also quite sure there are several pro wannabees. If given an assignment as a pro, isn't it imperative that you capture the image that your employer wants, or is it OK to come close? I try to follow what I think is the stricter possible defination for the challenge. It quite often takes me into areas of photography I'm not really familiar or comfortable with...thats called learning. Trying my best to adhere the rules can't be a bad thing. It certainly is more fulfilling than bending the rules to hopefully add .5 to my overall rating. David
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09/19/2005 01:28:44 PM · #34 |
Originally posted by Strikeslip:
I'll make it easy for everyone. I've compiled a list from Hallmark's categories....
:-P |
used to be one of those gals that put up the card displayes so heres a few more slippy missed off the top of my head
bon voyage
my condolences
wish you were here
there for you
hello / how are you (long time no see sorta thing)
forgive me
kids day
chinese new year
moving house/ new address
aged based birthdays (the cards they standardly make are 1-13, 16, 18, 21, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 99, 100)
learn to drive
good report card/ exam results
Its a boy
Its a girl
Baby shower
Bridal Shower
I'm pregnant
Christening
Baby naming
thats all i can think of for now. Ill add more if they come to me.
And yes - people DO buy those obscure cards. Mostly grandmothers ;) |
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09/19/2005 01:45:32 PM · #35 |
and i agree with what david said below me 100%
This site is only a learning experience if you first learn to follow the instructions. |
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09/19/2005 02:32:13 PM · #36 |
Here's a list from //www.egreetings.com Surely people can find SOMETHING with all the suggestions made thus far. :)
What's New
Anytime
Holidays
Holidays
Summer
Labor Day 9/5/05
Back to School
Grandparents Day 9/11/05
National Hispanic Heritage Month 9/15 - 10/14/05
Fall
Rosh Hashanah 10/3 - 10/5/05
Yom Kippur 10/12 - 10/13/05
Canadian Thanksgiving 10/10/05
Boss's Day 10/16/05
Sweetest Day 10/15/05
Ramadan 10/5/05 - 11/3/05
Columbus Day 10/10/05
Mother in-law's Day 10/23/05
Halloween 10/31/05
DÃa de los muertos 11/1/05
Election Day 11/1/05
Veteran's Day 11/11/05
Thanksgiving 11/24/05
Winter
Season's Greetings
Christmas 12/25/05
Chanukah 12/25/05 - 1/2/06
Boxing Day 12/26/05
Kwanzaa 12/26/05 - 1/1/06
New Year's Day 1/1/06
Eid-Al-Adha 1/10/06
Martin Luther King Day 1/16/06
Chinese New Year 1/29/06
Black History Month 2/06
Valentine's Day 2/14/06
Presidents' Day 2/20/06
Lenten Season 3/1 -- 4/16/06
Purim 3/14/06
St. Patrick's Day 3/17/06
April Fools' Day 4/1/06
Spring
Passover 4/12/06
Easter 4/16/06
Administrative Professionals Day 4/26/06
Cinco de mayo
Mother's Day 5/14/06
Graduation
Memorial Day 5/29/06
Father's Day 6/18/06
Canada Day 7/1/06
Fourth of July
Bastille Day 7/14/06
More Monthly Events
July
August
September
October
November
December
January
February
March
April
May
June
Birthday
Most Popular
Add Your Voice
Astrological
Belated
Birthday Invitations
Birthday Love
Family Birthday
Friend Birthday
Gay & Lesbian
Hello Kitty
Just For Laughs
Kid Birthday
Landmark Birthday
Office Birthday
Over the Hill
Pets & Animals
Teen Birthday
Town Mouse
Comfort & Support
Most Popular
Breaking Up
Divorce
General Support
Get Well
Good Luck
Loss of a Pet
Sympathy
Events & Occasions
Most Popular
All Purpose Announcements
All Purpose Congratulations
Anniversary
Engagement
Good Luck
Goodbye
Graduation
New Baby
New Home
New Job
New Pet
Promotion
Religious Life Events
Retirement
Wedding
Welcome Back
Family
Most Popular
Away at College
Bouncing Babies
Brothers & Sisters
Coupons
For Children
Grandchildren
Grandparents
In-Laws
Married Life
Parents
School Days
Friendship
Most Popular
Anytime
Best Friends
Caffeine Fiend
College Life
Gay & Lesbian
Girl Talk
Hello Kitty
Hugs & Caring
Inspire & Encourage
Shopping
Sorry
Inspire & Encourage
Most Popular
Dare to Dream
Good Luck
Peace and Meditation
Quotes
You're My Inspiration
Invitations & RSVPs
Most Popular
Business
Everyday
Events & Occasions
General Invitations
Holidays
Love & Dating
Weddings
RSVPs
Keep in Touch
Most Popular
Call Me
Have a Nice Day
Hello
Miss You
Share a Smile
Thinking of You
What's Up
Write Me
Hello Kitty
Kids
Most Popular
Birthdays
Chux Clix
Coupons
Family
Friends
Fun & Activities
Hanging Out
School Days
Love & Dating
Most Popular
Affectionate Thoughts
Coupons
Going Out
Getting Physical
"I Love You"
I Really Like You
Internet Love
Kiss Me
Love Stinks
Marry Me
Miss You
Gay & Lesbian
Sorry
Share a Laugh
Message edited by author 2005-09-19 14:32:44.
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09/19/2005 02:34:38 PM · #37 |
Shudder -> "Mother in-law's Day"
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09/19/2005 03:43:44 PM · #38 |
Originally posted by cheekymunky:
Shudder -> "Mother in-law's Day" |
On Safari...
A big game hunter goes on safari with his wife and his mother-in-law. One morning, the wife wakes up to find her mother gone. Immediately, she awakens up her husband and they both set off to find the old woman.
Suddenly, they break into a clearing and there's the mother-in-law, standing face-to-face with a ferocious lion!
"Quick, darling," the wife shouts frantically, "Do something!"
"Oh, no," the husband says, "That lion got himself into this mess. Let him get himself out". |
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09/19/2005 03:59:28 PM · #39 |
A little early for the Happy Birthday entry, and my first score of 3.2...
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09/19/2005 04:27:59 PM · #40 |
Greeting Cars...
Like this one I sent for Christmas?
(though I added the following text to the original)
"Saddam Claus....he know's if you've been naughty or nice!"
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09/19/2005 04:47:32 PM · #41 |
Originally posted by rex:
This website is about taking photos and learning from one another. |
I think this is a dangerous oversimplification. It's not *just* about taking photos; it's about taking photos that meet specific requirements. Yeah, the challenge description says "should," not "must," but the whole premise has always been that you're free to enter off-challenge photos if you want. They're just telling you what the rules are; you're free to break them if you please.
One of the biggest peeves I have with this site is the huge number of people who do NOT follow the instructions of the challenge, and submit photos completely unrelated to the challenge theme and give titles that stray far from what the challenge descriptions suggest.
The game is not fun when people don't abide by the rules. |
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09/19/2005 04:53:45 PM · #42 |
Originally posted by mycelium:
The game is not fun when people don't abide by the rules. |
True. I used to play Battleship all the time with my wife, but NEVER won. After years of playing she finally admitted to moving her ships. We haven't played Battleship since.
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09/19/2005 05:09:09 PM · #43 |
Originally posted by Strikeslip:
Originally posted by mycelium:
The game is not fun when people don't abide by the rules. |
True. I used to play Battleship all the time with my wife, but NEVER won. After years of playing she finally admitted to moving her ships. We haven't played Battleship since. |
Hahaha! Now THATS funny. And...I don't blame you. Battleship scars never heal. |
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09/19/2005 10:19:24 PM · #44 |
Originally posted by rex:
The only problem I have is that we are this petty over a "VIRTUAL RIBBON" |
I don't think this thread is petty at all. How can I learn if I don't understand someones PoV???
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09/19/2005 10:28:07 PM · #45 |
I thought this was a photography site not a grammar site. Does it really matter what the title is on any of them? Are we not supposed to vote and rate the photographs? Yes the photos should be within the challenge objective but the title should have nothing to do with voting. There are a lot of people who are talking about leaving because of this type of stupidity. Iy you think the title matters then do everyone a favor and don't look at the titles anymore. If the photos is inside the box and if the photos is "good or bad" then give it a present or a lump of coal. I know much of these type of discussions are just because most of us are bored silly and can't sleep at night. I hope when it comes to critiques and voting we look at the photo only.
Now everyone go take your medicine and go to bed ;)
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09/19/2005 10:45:23 PM · #46 |
Originally posted by PhantomEWO:
Does it really matter what the title is on any of them? |
On this challenge it does. Very seldome do I take the title into consideration.
Originally posted by PhantomEWO:
...but the title should have nothing to do with voting. |
See above.
Originally posted by PhantomEWO:
There are a lot of people who are talking about leaving because of this type of stupidity. |
First I doubt they will leave and second I think it has more to do with other issues then healthy discussions in the forums (as they can CHOOSE to ignore certain threads).
Originally posted by PhantomEWO:
Iy you think the title matters then do everyone a favor and don't look at the titles anymore. |
Advice like this is only going to make me look at the title more now just to see how people try to make the photo FIT a challenge thru a title and vote accordingly.
Originally posted by PhantomEWO:
I know much of these type of discussions are just because most of us are bored silly and can't sleep at night.. |
funny, I believe this thread started this morning and can't help but wonder if people like you actualy read the whole post. There is nothing wrong with this discussion and I believe even rex understands where I was coming from as he has at least read what I said. As for being bored silly, I have a date tonight and no way will I be bored (or at least I better not be). With that being said I gotta hit the shower then go get me some.
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09/19/2005 10:50:09 PM · #47 |
anal is as anal does
no sense chasin what once was
Message edited by author 2005-09-19 22:50:34. |
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09/19/2005 10:55:27 PM · #48 |
| I am fairly new here so don't bite miy head off for commenting, but it does say REFER. I was under the impression, Before I read any of this forum. That it was ok to be more that one or two words as long as it went along with one of the card catagories. Any thought on that??? |
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09/19/2005 10:56:56 PM · #49 |
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09/19/2005 11:07:00 PM · #50 |
Originally posted by PhantomEWO:
Does it really matter what the title is on any of them? Are we not supposed to vote and rate the photographs? |
Yes, we're supposed to rate the photographs.
Yes, the titles do matter.
Take the Time Capsule challenge, for instance--titles were an essential part of the presentation. Same thing for the billboard challenge. And the D&L challenge. And the same thing for this.
Have you ever noticed the titles that Dali gave his paintings? They definitely affect the way the art itself is viewed.
Take a look at this image: artwork by Andres Serrano
If its name weren't Piss Christ, would you look at it differently? Does it make a different to you to know that this is a picture of a plastic crucifix in a jar of the artist's urine?
Labels are very important. |
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