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Sigma 50-500mm f/4.0-6.3 EX APO RF HSM for Olympus

09/16/2002 01:52:04 PM · #35

no, me! :):):)

j/k.. nice panties :)

Originally posted by drewmedia:
LET'S TALK ABOUT ME AGAIN

* This message has been edited by the author on 9/16/2002 1:51:18 PM.

Froober

Canon EOS-10D

09/16/2002 01:53:38 PM · #36

Drew and Mag are jealous...guess who's to blame....

Gordon

RIM BlackBerry Curve

Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM

09/16/2002 01:54:44 PM · #37

Originally posted by drewmedia:
LET'S TALK ABOUT ME AGAIN

Was it a self-portrait ?

inspzil

Olympus E-510

09/16/2002 01:55:47 PM · #38

I think this all goes back to the original topic...

SOME OF US NEED TO GET A LIFE!!

Entertaining as heck though. Thanks for the laffs!

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

09/16/2002 02:00:24 PM · #39

Originally posted by drewmedia:
I expected a pretty poor score, largely from those who didn't spend the extra second to consider a slightly looser interpretation of the topic. I can't say I thought I'd grab 176th :)

actually it's good that you posted this because i've been meaning to post something about this for some time, just never got around to it.

I think it would be most helpful if the challenge topic blurb addressed some of these issues. It's not like there's not enough space :).

Specifically, you could say something like 'Remember when voting to admit less literal or more metaphorical interpretations of the challenge topic.' Conversely, you could say 'this challenge should definitely use a real pencil as the main subject.'

I think that would go a long way towards diminishing the uncertainty debates that occur every week as people try to decipher what sometimes might seem like the "Sphinx's Riddle" to many. Fleshing out what is intended would really help people not be so anxious that they were on or off topic.

Just a thought .. ;)

drewmedia

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

09/16/2002 02:08:47 PM · #40

Maybe if we had a "Physical Requirements" addition to all challenges, so you'd know when we're really asking for a specific something to be used. For example, "Your photograph MUST contain a pencil." or "You must use an inclined angle in your shot."

But then, of course, this could take some of the variety out of the challenges and send smartasses worldwide on strike! ;)

Drew

09/16/2002 02:13:53 PM · #41

i dont think it would. i think it would add to the variety for the admins to actively encourage non literal interps in the challenge descriptions.

currently the tone is that people are afraid to go too far out there because voters are so strict.

this might help with that :)

Originally posted by drewmedia:
Maybe if we had a "Physical Requirements" addition to all challenges, so you'd know when we're really asking for a specific something to be used. For example, "Your photograph MUST contain a pencil." or "You must use an inclined angle in your shot."

But then, of course, this could take some of the variety out of the challenges and send smartasses worldwide on strike! ;)

Drew

09/16/2002 02:21:46 PM · #42

i dunno ... i guess i fall into the group of the 'strict' voter. i'm just thinking, if we make the topic too open, what's the point? i could go and post on any website that let's me post photos. in fact, i'm starting to enjoy the stricter challenges more ... pencil, fruit&veg, neg. space. on the other hand, i'm not sure whether i'll submit to 'my corner of the world', because i feel it's so open, it's just another excuse to submit a good photo, because i'll be able to bend most things to fit into the challenge.

forgot to mention the other reason i like the strict interpretatios ... pencil (the most narrowly focused challenge) had by far the most creative and well executed shots of any challenge so far (in my opinion).

* This message has been edited by the author on 9/16/2002 2:22:37 PM.

bamaster

Canon EOS-D30

09/16/2002 03:07:39 PM · #43

so... uh... when do we get to see the rest of the chick?

/wink wink nudge nudge

mci

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM

09/16/2002 03:28:54 PM · #44

Originally posted by Digipixer:
Mike was that plain milk on the berries or did you have to thicken it up a little?
Bill.

Bill -

It was regular ole' whole milk. I had to buy it specifically for the challenge, though, as I don't really drink milk and my girlfriend only drinks skim milk. I think I spent more on that shot than any other shot, with the strawberries and milk.

Gordon

RIM BlackBerry Curve

Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM

09/16/2002 04:32:41 PM · #45

Originally posted by gr8photos:
i dunno ... i guess i fall into the group of the 'strict' voter. i'm just thinking, if we make the topic too open, what's the point? i could go and post on any website that let's me post photos. in fact, i'm starting to enjoy the stricter challenges more ... pencil, fruit&veg, neg. space. on the other hand, i'm not sure whether i'll submit to 'my corner of the world', because i feel it's so open, it's just another excuse to submit a good photo, because i'll be able to bend most things to fit into the challenge.

forgot to mention the other reason i like the strict interpretatios ... pencil (the most narrowly focused challenge) had by far the most creative and well executed shots of any challenge so far (in my opinion).

Well as the person who suggested the current challenge, I was hoping it
would be a way to explore the diversity represented within the dpchallenge
community, to highlight the very different backgrounds and experiences
we have and the unique places we live. I thought it might increase
understanding and go some way towards creating world peace.

But if you just need an excuse to take a good photo, I guess there
isn't a whole lot wrong with that either.

09/16/2002 04:43:19 PM · #46

nope, there's never anything wrong with an excuse to take a good photo. :)

btw, my brother is in town visiting from europe, so we'll do some touristy things and i just *know* i won't be able to keep that challenge out of my mind, even if it isn't my favorite topic! ;)

Digipixer

Canon Power Shot SX10 IS

09/16/2002 04:47:38 PM · #47

Originally posted by mci:
Originally posted by Digipixer:
[i]Mike was that plain milk on the berries or did you have to thicken it up a little?
Bill.

Bill -

It was regular ole' whole milk. I had to buy it specifically for the challenge, though, as I don't really drink milk and my girlfriend only drinks skim milk. I think I spent more on that shot than any other shot, with the strawberries and milk.

[/i]

Money well spent---great pix!!

09/16/2002 04:54:24 PM · #48

so, gr8, does that mean that you nailed drew's shot because it was non-literal? :):):) just askin' out of sheer curiosity, no other motive , , and you dont have to answer if you don't feel comfortable

... Either way, *that's* the kind of thing it would be nice to open people's minds to (not the PANTIES PER SE, gulp, just 'clever' takes on the challenge concept).

it's ironic that the admin who writes the challenge description is remarking on that phenomenon, because he has the power to affect it ; ) .

it would be fun to at least try a more detailed description. and also note that i said it could go either way - the description could be used to specify 'particular care should be taken to make sure X is the subject of the picture."

:D

09/16/2002 05:05:02 PM · #49

gr8photos - 9/10/2002
interesting twist on things. theres' a little light reflection on the arm and the underpants, but other than that, good composition ond coloring. -- gr8photos (5)

i guess i should learn to type though. and before i just went back and checked, i would've guessed that i did give that one a lower score. i must've been in a good mood. :)