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11/13/2006 12:51:28 PM · #326

this was an out take from the long exposure, what do you think, did I make the right choice.

11/13/2006 12:54:23 PM · #327

it is more a DPC picture ..
brighter colors & all

11/13/2006 01:31:52 PM · #328

Originally posted by MAK:

Looks like the Llamma bit us in the damn ASS.

Wait a minute .... we have to factor in the open challenges. The score is going to go up, I'm sure of that. With luck, the llamas will not go up much.

How are we doing in the open challenges? Mine's at 6.8.

I'm trying for a high score in the open challenges this week (Spots/Headwear). I didn't enter B/W, I was thinking of either of these two:

but I didn't think either was worth it, and then I was gone a lot yesterday and one thing led to another, and I missed the deadline :)

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Message edited by author 2006-11-13 13:39:04.

11/13/2006 01:54:35 PM · #329

hmm smokestakes over the leaf (IMO)

Hey ursula think i could get away with shooting Mer Blue bog ;) to replicate your Red ribbion ?
weathers been sooo poor - i think may have a chance to see sunshine on Wed. to get a postcard then they are saying rain for the rest of the week again./..

11/13/2006 04:53:40 PM · #330

Originally posted by ralph:

Mer Bleue is an excellent choice. But then, you got a bunch of good choices in Ottawa. How 'bout the giant spider ;-)

11/13/2006 05:07:57 PM · #331

been thinking about it ... a # of other items downtown as well ;)

11/14/2006 10:25:47 AM · #332

I think I am going to have a hard time with the postcard challenge unless I go for a long drive. My home town is not postcard worthy this time of year. However I will look for an excuse to go someplace before the weekend.

11/14/2006 10:27:59 AM · #333

I've got the same problem with postcard, and the weather here is horrible. Its been raining for three days now, I don' teven remember what the sun and blue sky look like. On top of all that my B&W is getting slaughtered, its at a 4.9 right now. I'm also having a real hard time coming up with anything for spots and tops.

11/14/2006 12:38:23 PM · #334

Postcards do not necessarily have to be a scenic or town thing. They can be all sorts of other stuff. The idea is that you're selling a concept for a place with the postcard, so you need a concept that fits a place (e.g., and this is a corny example, but "beavers" and "Canada"). Get the best image for the concept, get the best text to fit the concept, and there you have it.

11/14/2006 12:58:16 PM · #335

Originally posted by ursula:

Message edited by author 2006-11-14 12:58:57.

11/14/2006 03:56:47 PM · #336

Chances are you're right that overall the better scores will go to the more "traditional" beach, mountain, city skyline postcard shots. On the other hand, a good not so traditional entry could (and should) beat out the many just so-so city/mountain/beach shots.

What I'm saying is, even though chances are the "traditional" postcard will do better, a mediocre traditional will be just that, another mediocre postcard. If you are unable to make an outstanding traditional postcard (because of location, weather, whatever), make one that's not traditional (location, weather, and so on should not be an issue) but outstanding. It's more fun that way anyway.

Originally posted by Bugzeye:

Do you think that will work here? I have thought about this already and can't stop thinking that the highest scores will still go to the traditional Beach, Mountain and City Skyline shots. I have 4 major cities with in a 90 minute ride So I will probably at least try to make it to one of them over the next few days. If all else fails I do have a secondary plan much along the lines of your suggestion.

I just have to throw it up in the air and see where the wind takes it.

My B&W is holding steady around a 5.8
Reflection shot just dropped to 5.5

Originally posted by ursula:
Postcards do not necessarily have to be a scenic or town thing. They can be all sorts of other stuff. The idea is that you're selling a concept for a place with the postcard, so you need a concept that fits a place (e.g., and this is a corny example, but "beavers" and "Canada"). Get the best image for the concept, get the best text to fit the concept, and there you have it.

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

11/14/2006 07:18:25 PM · #337

REFLECTION is creeping up
Avg Vote: 5.9851
.. haven't had a 6+ in 11 entries so it' about time ;)

oohh & i think i have an excellent postcard idea . hehehehe... .

Message edited by author 2006-11-14 19:19:16.

TonyT

Fujifilm X-T5

11/14/2006 11:44:11 PM · #338

Just submitted to Headwear in the last half hour. Phew. I didn't think this WPL would cause me this much stress. Good luck team!

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

11/14/2006 11:54:19 PM · #339

I just got my headwear in. Once again crossing my fingers.

PurpleFire

Canon EOS-7D

11/15/2006 03:47:18 AM · #340

I couldn't get one in for the Opens this week, sorry guys!

But Ursula......YOU ROCK!

MAK

Leica M Monochrom

Leica 18-56mm f/3.5-5.6 Vario Elmar-T ASPH

11/15/2006 06:52:24 AM · #341

Thank god for Ursula

B&W - 5.3
headwear - 5.4

I suck but i dont care

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

11/15/2006 06:55:36 AM · #342

B&W
Avg Vote: 5.6095
Spots
Avg Vote: 5.5000

nice one Ursula

TonyT

Fujifilm X-T5

11/15/2006 07:46:43 AM · #343

4.6765 on the B&W :(
5.6667 on Headwear.

All that stress. Is it worth it?

Leica 18-56mm f/3.5-5.6 Vario Elmar-T ASPH

11/15/2006 08:01:39 AM · #344

B&W 5.8
Spots 5.3

My Spot shot was a last second idea. I think it is a nice photo however it probably lacks the much needed WOW factor. Which I personally am growing tired of...

Congrats on the top 10 Ursula.

MAK

Leica M Monochrom

11/15/2006 08:35:05 AM · #345

this is better

Headwear - 5.8333
right direction at least.

Postcard - I have an idea if it works then expect a biggy but its damn hard and im not allowed to be in that place to take the photo i want (nothing illeagal) just it is a no access to public area from where i wish to get the shot of something else.. im crazy..

year - born 1962, man on the moon, maralyn monroe dies.. i was born..
perspective - could get interesting.

OK Team we went 1 down first round but we can pull it out the bag let's dig deep and hit them hard.. GO NIKON GO!

Leica 18-56mm f/3.5-5.6 Vario Elmar-T ASPH

11/15/2006 08:55:53 AM · #346

so how many of you (besides chris) 'knew/guessed' my refection shot ?
do you think the 'style' is too distinctive ?

MAK

Leica M Monochrom

11/15/2006 09:18:29 AM · #347

Originally posted by ralph:

so how many of you (besides chris) 'knew/guessed' my refection shot ?
do you think the 'style' is too distinctive ?

I thought it should of been higher

11/15/2006 09:32:55 AM · #348

Sorry guys I'm just getting crapped on this week,
B&W 5.0
Headgear 4.4 at the moment
I wish people would comment as to why they don't like it. I'm really just sucking out this week.

11/15/2006 09:58:46 AM · #349

wow my reflection shot scored in the 71% probably would have done better if it had not been for the jerks that keep giving me 1's and 2's I will take them when I deserve them but I am getting sick of it happening practically every challenge. DPC needs to put an end to it.