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Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6

03/11/2006 09:09:28 AM · #54

Originally posted by A1275:

Hundreds of plain images of just two items would make me crazy during voting. The words "boring" and "uninspired" come to mind....

Everyone please do not ruin this challenge with a narrow interpretation...I'm beggin' ya!

I thought that just 2 items would be awfully boring too, but I was just checking to get other opinions. Those DNMC comments drive me nuts :P

I went back to look at that rubber ducky challenge, and even though it said something like 'use exactly 5 grapes' and a whole list of other oddities, people still interpreted it to mean they could use other props. So I'll be off to dig out the other thing I wanted to use! Thanks everyone!

Quantaray AF 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 LD Tele-Macro for Canon

03/11/2006 09:15:15 AM · #55

I guess we all have our own interpretations of a description. It does say use "exactly" two of the items listed in your photo. OR if you want to view it another way, "take exactly two of the items in the list and "use" them in your photo". If you want to take the word "use" and mean that to believe you can add more than the two items, be my guest. I am just saying what my interpretation is, and how I will be voting. To me less is more and I believe that is the challenge to the challenge.

My photo is done and in and as much as these types of challenges don't really appeal to me,..lol..I just had to give it a try to see if I can get back my mojo for photographing I lost while being too ill to care lately. I am ironically very pleased with the end result and expect to have it in the high 6's for votes.:) Who knew that these weird choices of items would be a joy to photograph. :)

(One can always hope on the 6's score!)

Rose

alfresco

Nikon D700

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

03/11/2006 09:29:19 AM · #56

It depends on what the definition of "is" is.

mmmmmmm peanut butter!!

*takes note to *not* order peanut butter and jelly sandwich when in the UK.

And Rikki, take the heels off and step away from the peanut butter :p

Quantaray AF 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 LD Tele-Macro for Canon

03/11/2006 09:50:05 AM · #57

On second thought, I think I am changing my view about the less is more thing. I just came up with another idea and now have a model. :) We shall see how it goes, but I think it will be quite humorous :)

ShutterPug

Canon EOS-6D

03/11/2006 09:56:30 AM · #58

Originally posted by Rose8699:

So let me get this straight - first you were saying you interpret this to mean you can only have the "exactly two items" from the description...but now that you have a wonderful idea and a model all that has changed and now you can see it as everyone else has been seeing it all along? hmmm - very convenient.

Quantaray AF 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 LD Tele-Macro for Canon

03/11/2006 09:59:50 AM · #59

Originally posted by ShutterPug:

Originally posted by Rose8699:
On second thought, I think I am changing my view about the less is more thing. I just came up with another idea and now have a model. :) We shall see how it goes, but I think it will be quite humorous :)

So let me get this straight - first you were saying you interpret this to mean you can only have the "exactly two items" from the description...but now that you have a wonderful idea and a model all that has changed and now you can see it as everyone else has been seeing it all along? hmmm - very convenient.

I have a motive to my madness...LOL..(most of the time anyway). So the answer is both a yes and a no to your question - not to further give away what my entry may contain. :)

Rose

Riponlady

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35

Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical IF for Canon

03/11/2006 10:20:38 AM · #60

Originally posted by alfresco:

*takes note to *not* order peanut butter and jelly sandwich when in the UK.

Could be interesting!!

You would need to ask for peanut butter and JAM
(confiture in France)

Can't say i have ever tried this but then again I hate peanut butter!

Jelly(jello) is usually considered a children's dessert over here.
I've sent John out to buy some jelly and I am looking for interesting moulds!
P

edit to wonder how you will tell that the glasses are bifocal??? would I be penalised for using non prescription or single prescription specs???

Message edited by author 2006-03-11 10:22:39.

Jutilda

Canon EOS-7D

Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro for Canon

03/11/2006 10:34:12 AM · #61

I'm in!~ Lucky # 11.

Ran outside, took 6 shots and VOILA!!! I love stuff like this. Plus Saturday night rollovers are fun.

Good luck all. Oh, and Rikki - if you need a size 9 heel, I have some.

;~p

love

Canon EOS-500D Rebel T1i

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

03/11/2006 10:40:08 AM · #62

Originally posted by Riponlady:

edit to wonder how you will tell that the glasses are bifocal??? would I be penalised for using non prescription or single prescription specs???

bifocals usually have the line across them..that's how you can tell. : )

cpanaioti

Canon EOS-40D

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

03/11/2006 10:43:14 AM · #63

Originally posted by capturedinprint:

Originally posted by Riponlady:

edit to wonder how you will tell that the glasses are bifocal??? would I be penalised for using non prescription or single prescription specs???

bifocals usually have the line across them..that's how you can tell. : )

The newer ones you can't tell. By newer I mean in the last decade though I believe you can still get either.

Quantaray AF 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 LD Tele-Macro for Canon

03/11/2006 10:46:56 AM · #64

Bifocals still have the line. Progressive lenses are the same, but do not have the line. You will have to use bifocals with the line to have used the right item I would imagine.

Rose

ShutterPug

Canon EOS-6D

03/11/2006 11:27:18 AM · #65

Bifocals come both ways - with a line and without (such as mine)....let's try not to be so anal about a fun 24 hour challenge! Geesh.

KarenNfld

03/11/2006 11:32:07 AM · #66

Originally posted by Rose8699:

Bifocals still have the line. Progressive lenses are the same, but do not have the line. You will have to use bifocals with the line to have used the right item I would imagine.

Rose

My sister just got bifocals, they do not have a line. They are bifocals, not progressive lenses.

Quantaray AF 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 LD Tele-Macro for Canon

03/11/2006 11:45:37 AM · #67

Look. LOL...Talk about not getting anal. I just came from the eye doctors last week. I was given a decision to make.

1. BIFOCALS WITH THE DISTINCTIVE LINE IN THEM

2. PROGRESSIVE LENSES WHICH ARE WITHOUT THE LINE BUT DO THE SAME AS BIFOCALS AND ARE A "HEAD MOVEMENT" PAIR OF GLASSES RATHER THAN AN EYE MOVEMENT GLASS AND HARDER TO GET USED TO FOR SOME WHO PREFER TO MOVE THEIR EYES RATHER THAN THEIR WHOLE HEAD WHEN DRIVING.

Or

3. PLAIN READING GLASSES THAT ALSO CORRECT STIGMATISM.

I chose #3, as I have HAD "progressive glasses" for a year and they have been difficult for me to use, and I preferred to NOT have a "distinctive" line so I opted out of the bifocals. BUT bifocals are referred to without the line as "progressive" lenses. Bifocals that people are known to own and are actually CALLED bifocals have the "distinctive" line.

Now, I don't mean to shout, but GEEESH, give me a little credit ONCE in a while for knowing what I am talking about WITHOUT the JABS. I had a 30 minute conversation on the difference of these glasses with my optomitrist, otherwise I wouldn't have said what I did with such factual attitude.

WITH THAT SAID, this is ONLY a challenge. I don't care if you use SUN GLASSES from Wal-Mart that cost $5. It will reflect in the voting. I just gave my educated opinion as I "know" it.

I'm off to a party this afternoon, and for the rest of the evening. I don't find DPC a very Party Type atmosphere, but one that is quite demeaning to anyone who has a different VIEW. GEESH. Pffft.

Rose

Message edited by author 2006-03-11 11:50:14.

KaDi

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

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

03/11/2006 11:52:36 AM · #68

Rose, you don't need to shout. But just because your optometrist doesn't offer bifocals without theline through the lens doesn't mean that others don't. My mother has trifocals without lines. My father has had bifocals without the line for at least a decade. My husband had to make the choice between bifocals with or without the line and previously had progressive lenses which were not bifocals....

Glad you don't care if they're sunglasses or not--that will take the burden off the entrants knowing they can enter the without your DMNC vote!

Now, I wonder, how high does the heel on a "high heel" shoe have to be?

Message edited by author 2006-03-11 11:52:57.

Rikki

Canon EOS-20D

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

03/11/2006 11:56:04 AM · #69

Hey grab a beer and lighten up. Sheeesh!

lwkimages

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro for Canon

03/11/2006 12:07:32 PM · #70

WHAT I WANT TO KNOW IS, WHO PUT THE SOCKS IN MRS. MURPHY'S SOUP??? (sorry, don't mean to shout...)

;-)

Jutilda

Canon EOS-7D

03/11/2006 12:07:58 PM · #71

Rose - have fun at your party. Maybe you'll find somebody with bi-focal sunglasses from Walmart for $7 instead of 5.

Get off your high horse, girl. I think we can all say "Geez, phhhht" right back atcha!!!!

Melethia

Canon EOS-80D