The Gauntlet - Why is DPC so photo centric then?

12/11/2005 03:25:09 PM · #2

For me, the Gauntlet is exactly the reason to resist loosening of the rules.

scalvert

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM

12/11/2005 03:27:08 PM · #3

The Gauntlet is a Photoshopping contest. Why on earth would you expect photographic integrity in that?

wewillexplore

Canon EOS-1D Mark II

12/11/2005 03:28:06 PM · #4

Originally posted by mk:

For me, the Gauntlet is exactly the reason to resist loosening of the rules.

Me too!

These photos we're using are fun and nice, but .. no, that's not what i want to see on DPC. I go to DeviantArt for that.

Message edited by author 2005-12-11 15:28:17.

Kivet

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

12/11/2005 03:28:47 PM · #5

I dont think he meant forever change the rules, just a specific challenge for something more like digital art.

Brent_Ward

Canon EOS-5D

Canon EF 85mm f/1.2 L USM

12/11/2005 03:30:11 PM · #6

Or just allowing all the techniques that are used to get the best posible photo. HDR...

...and while we are at it, how about letting at least 800x600 in the advance editing challenges.

Message edited by author 2005-12-11 15:31:21.

wewillexplore

Canon EOS-1D Mark II

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM

12/11/2005 03:32:48 PM · #7

Originally posted by Brent_Ward:

...and while we are at it, how about letting at least 800x600 in the advance editing challenges.

There's a LONNNNNNNNNNNNG thread about this somewhere that DrJOnes started...I think it came to some conclusion.

Just for you Brent, I found it:
//www.dpchallenge.com/forum.php?action=read&FORUM_THREAD_ID=203334&highlight=800px

Message edited by author 2005-12-11 15:33:35.

Canon EF 85mm f/1.2 L USM

12/11/2005 03:33:56 PM · #8

Originally posted by Brent_Ward:

...and while we are at it, how about letting at least 800x600 in the advance editing challenges.

Yikes, don't go there again. ;-)

Message edited by author 2005-12-11 15:34:23.

Brent_Ward

Canon EOS-5D

12/11/2005 03:34:02 PM · #9

Originally posted by mavrik:

Originally posted by Brent_Ward:
...and while we are at it, how about letting at least 800x600 in the advance editing challenges.

There's a LONNNNNNNNNNNNG thread about this somewhere that DrJOnes started...I think it came to some conclusion.

Just for you Brent, I found it:
//www.dpchallenge.com/forum.php?action=read&FORUM_THREAD_ID=203334&highlight=800px

Must not of been long enough...we're still at 640px. ;o)

Message edited by author 2005-12-11 15:34:29.

Canon EF 85mm f/1.2 L USM

12/11/2005 03:37:53 PM · #10

For all the purist / "keep your PS brush out of the challenges" folks, DPC has had several exception challenges in the past and I think they were well received.

Obviously I enjoy them, but I agree they should be few and far between here.

Brent_Ward

Canon EOS-5D

12/11/2005 03:41:15 PM · #11

That thread seems like it's in favor of teaching to the speed of the slowest kid in the class...

LeeD

Canon EOS-30D

12/11/2005 03:42:33 PM · #12

Originally posted by mk:

For me, the Gauntlet is exactly the reason to resist loosening of the rules.

You no like me little experiment? :-(

mesmeraj

12/11/2005 03:45:55 PM · #13

Originally posted by mk:

For me, the Gauntlet is exactly the reason to resist loosening of the rules.

I'll second that one as well.
Its a fun game but i would burry my head in the sand if it because the consitancy of dpc

12/11/2005 03:49:42 PM · #14

what does Gauntlet mean?

(stupid question probably ;))

LeeD

Canon EOS-30D

12/11/2005 03:52:35 PM · #15

Originally posted by biteme:

what does Gauntlet mean?

(stupid question probably ;))

gauntlet - n.
1. A protective glove worn with medieval armor.
2. A protective glove with a flared cuff, used in manual labor, in certain sports, and for driving.
3. A challenge: throw down the gauntlet; take up the gauntlet.
4. A dress glove cuffed above the wrist.

Message edited by author 2005-12-11 15:54:30.

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

12/11/2005 03:53:51 PM · #16

thanx a lot, so "Gauntlet" does make sense !

:P

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

12/11/2005 03:56:35 PM · #17

Originally posted by biteme:

what does Gauntlet mean?

(stupid question probably ;))

The closest synonym is probably obstacle course.

"Running the gauntlet" is a form of hazing or punishment whereby the person being punished is forced to run between a double line of people who beat them with various implements. Metaphorically, it means overcoming a series of difficult challenges to your progress.

A gauntlet is also a (frequently armored) glove; "throwing down the gauntlet" means to challenge directly, as to a duel.

LeeD

Canon EOS-30D

12/11/2005 03:57:25 PM · #18

Here's another definition specifically for Art Roflmao and bear_music.

1. A form of punishment or torture in which people armed with sticks or other weapons arrange themselves in two lines facing each other and beat the person forced to run between them.

:-P

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

12/11/2005 04:03:51 PM · #19

Originally posted by biteme:

(stupid question probably ;))

The only stupid questions are the ones not asked.
...and "what does Gauntlet mean?" of course. ;-P

just kidding. I always thought it was just a Clint Eastwood movie. :)

Thanks for clarification, Lee. :P

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

12/11/2005 04:03:53 PM · #20

Originally posted by Palmetto_Pixels:

Olympus 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5 Zuiko Digital Zoom

12/11/2005 04:07:36 PM · #21

Originally posted by Art Roflmao:

Originally posted by biteme:
(stupid question probably ;))

The only stupid questions are the ones not asked.
...and "what does Gauntlet mean?" of course. ;-P

lol!

You know, I love DPC, really do, but sometimes the English language is so very hard to understand if it isn't your first...
and the reason why i love DPC is because everybody's got the patience to answer such "stupid" questions :D
thanx!

MQuinn

Olympus OM-D E-M1

12/11/2005 04:10:11 PM · #22

Originally posted by Brent_Ward:

That thread seems like it's in favor of teaching to the speed of the slowest kid in the class...

First off not all people around the world have instant access to high speed connections, or have the latest and greatest equipment to make a quality 640x xxx image. Second this is a learning site for the most part, for people to improve their photography skills. (And Photo editing skills:)

12/11/2005 04:11:54 PM · #23

Originally posted by biteme:

sometimes the English language is so very hard to understand if it isn't your first...

My apologies. I forgot you are not from around here...

;-)