I think I'm losing it - DPChallenge Forums

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

03/30/2006 12:01:08 AM · #1

I've taken 307 pictures for the yellow challenge, and I still haven't got the shot I want. Or I can't decide which one to use. Or something. I'm SO tired of scoring 5.2 - I really would like to hit at least 5.5 on this challenge. Sigh.

Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF

03/30/2006 12:03:36 AM · #2

it doesn't get better if you shoot more. i shot close to 1000 for the water challenge and i'm a bit on the down slide ;(

faidoi

Pentax K10D

03/30/2006 12:10:07 AM · #3

Originally posted by Rikki:

it doesn't get better if you shoot more. i shot close to 1000 for the water challenge and i'm a bit on the down slide ;(

Same for me (900 shots) and I still submitted the wrong one :( . Yet still above my overall average so it's truly not that bad.

Message edited by author 2006-03-30 00:11:59.

Bear_Music

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

Sony 24-70mm F4 Vario-Tessar T* FE OSS

03/30/2006 12:16:10 AM · #4

Jaysus, you guys. If I take 30 shots looking for a challenge entry, that's a LOT for me. Prolly explains why I shank so many, eh?

R.

ShutterPug

Canon EOS-6D

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

03/30/2006 12:18:52 AM · #5

900-1000 shots ofr one challenge entry? Holy cow !!! And I thought my shooting 60-100 was going extreme.

03/30/2006 12:20:15 AM · #6

Originally posted by ShutterPug:

900-1000 shots ofr one challenge entry? Holy cow !!! And I thought my shooting 60-100 was going extreme.

yeah but you weren't going against mista kiwiness ;) and like faidoi, i still managed to goof up and enter the wrong one ;P

03/30/2006 12:21:38 AM · #7

I'm lucky to shoot a dozen.

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

03/30/2006 12:22:23 AM · #8

Originally posted by Brent_Ward:

I'm lucky to shoot a dozen.

yeah brent but um... your shots are always worth a million bucks ;)

fotomann_forever

03/30/2006 12:24:04 AM · #9

Originally posted by margiemu:

If they are all of the same subject, using somewhat similar techniques, you might want to set the camera down and try for another thought, instead of frustrating yourself with this one.

SDW

Canon EOS-60D

03/30/2006 12:24:14 AM · #10

Originally posted by Rikki:

it doesn't get better if you shoot more. i shot close to 1000 for the water challenge and i'm a bit on the down slide ;(

WOW! That's a lot - maybe that's where I'm going wrong. I've had my 350XT for almost a year and I'm just on 3933 Images. I guess I'm shooting a lot less than other photographers :)

awpollard

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS

03/30/2006 12:27:42 AM · #11

I shot 30 shots tonight for no reason what-so-ever, either I just like holding the camera or I felt it was lonely in the bag.

03/30/2006 12:33:05 AM · #12

Originally posted by Rikki:

Originally posted by Brent_Ward:
I'm lucky to shoot a dozen.

yeah brent but um... your shots are always worth a million bucks ;)

Now if I could just cash that check!! LOL!

How's your yellow entry coming?

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

03/30/2006 12:33:48 AM · #13

Originally posted by Brent_Ward:

Originally posted by Rikki:

Originally posted by Brent_Ward:
I'm lucky to shoot a dozen.

yeah brent but um... your shots are always worth a million bucks ;)

Now if I could just cash that check!! LOL!

How's your yellow entry coming?

gonna shoot tonight ;)

Neuferland

Google Pixel 2

03/30/2006 12:37:15 AM · #14

Originally posted by Brent_Ward:

I'm lucky to shoot a dozen.

Yeah, but you're really good, we all still suck :)

Deannda
Took about 15 for my yellow, am VERY happy with the results :)

ShutterPug

Canon EOS-6D

03/30/2006 12:39:20 AM · #15

Originally posted by Neuferland:

Yeah, but you're really good, we all still suck :)

Deannda
Took about 15 for my yellow, am VERY happy with the results :)

Thank you - I really needed that little reminder ;-P

03/30/2006 12:41:28 AM · #16

Originally posted by Neuferland:

Originally posted by Brent_Ward:
I'm lucky to shoot a dozen.

Yeah, but you're really good, we all still suck :)

Deannda
Took about 15 for my yellow, am VERY happy with the results :)

I suck too.

Little known fact:

Brent has shot entries for every challenge over the last 3 years but only entered 2 because the rest SUCKED!!

fotomann_forever

03/30/2006 12:45:24 AM · #17

Originally posted by Brent_Ward:

I suck too.

Little known fact:

Brent has shot entries for every challenge over the last 3 years but only entered 2 because the rest SUCKED!!

Yeah, ok...riiiiiight :-P