30ish days of all things floral ... July 2007

07/11/2007 05:42:05 PM · #526

Originally posted by annig:

Hey all you flower lovers out there! a question...

are we allowed to enter challenges with our images in these side challenges?

many thanks~
Anni

If you're asking, can you post the SAME image to a challenge and here, the answer is, "You can, but it would be much better you didn't."

Images are not disqualified for not being annonymous, but it's a big (unwritten) rule at DPC, challenge entries are supposed to be annonymous.

Hope this helps :)

BAMartin

Apple iPhone 5

07/11/2007 05:42:26 PM · #527

I do not believe it to be illegal, but you will pay dearly with your score. Most of us (a lot of us?) mark a photo down if we have seen it before in either a side challenge or another forum post.

07/11/2007 05:44:12 PM · #528

On a side note: Man, there's a lot of images to comment on in this thread!!!! I'm so behind. Yikes!

lynnmarie

Canon EF 300mm f/4.0L IS USM

07/11/2007 06:02:31 PM · #529

I am doing my best to give constructive critical comments to all pictures, and I hope that I am not stepping on anyone's toes. I generally find something positive to comment on in each photo, too. This is helping me develop my own style as I am learning about what works in a composition and what appeals to me.

Please remember, this is just my opinion on what I would do, and if you find it helpful, great! If you disagree, just pass it off as another amateur trying to improve her own photographic work.

07/11/2007 06:44:50 PM · #530

Day 11 - Morning Glory

Thought I would post the original image as well.

Message edited by author 2007-07-11 19:45:23.

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

07/11/2007 06:51:16 PM · #531

Originally posted by ursula:

Originally posted by annig:
Hey all you flower lovers out there! a question...

are we allowed to enter challenges with our images in these side challenges?

many thanks~
Anni

If you're asking, can you post the SAME image to a challenge and here, the answer is, "You can, but it would be much better you didn't."

Images are not disqualified for not being annonymous, but it's a big (unwritten) rule at DPC, challenge entries are supposed to be annonymous.

Hope this helps :)

Well...THAT's disappointing! Entered my fuschia since it has over 450 views since the 7-1. :( Thought I had a decent chance at MAYBE getting into the top 100! *Sigh...removed it from the challenge today.

Sheryll

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

07/11/2007 06:51:52 PM · #532

Originally posted by ursula:

On a side note: Man, there's a lot of images to comment on in this thread!!!! I'm so behind. Yikes!

No kidding.... and we're not even halfway thru. That's why I did it by using the user links in the op and just went to each users 30 day folder. Now I'm caught up and do it from the thread but then find something to comment on so I can mark my spot.....

Okay its marked. :)

07/11/2007 06:54:30 PM · #533

Originally posted by lynnmarie:

I am doing my best to give constructive critical comments to all pictures, and I hope that I am not stepping on anyone's toes. I generally find something positive to comment on in each photo, too. This is helping me develop my own style as I am learning about what works in a composition and what appeals to me.

Ditto

Please remember, this is just my opinion on what I would do, and if you find it helpful, great! If you disagree, just pass it off as another amateur trying to improve her own photographic work.

Double ditto

I appreciate your comments and you won't be stepping on my toes. My goal at DPC is to improve so I love the critique.

JerseyGenie

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

07/11/2007 07:08:56 PM · #534

Guys ... I got a little too far behind on commenting it seems. I am making roads into it. I'll keep plugging away. Whomever it was that suggested making favorites and going right to the folders is a GENIUS. I have added most (if not all) of you that way. Just in case I miss someone and you don't get a bevy of comments in the next several days PM me and I'll add you to the list too.
And BTW all comments are welcome. No offense taken at all.

And lastly ... another late night tomorrow of physical therapy. Day 12 posted a tad early.

Message edited by author 2007-07-11 19:13:06.

lynnmarie

Canon EF 300mm f/4.0L IS USM

07/11/2007 07:40:05 PM · #535

In my description for my western salsify photo, I mentioned that acrylic can be used on the dried heads.

Originally posted by ursula:

Spraying them with acrylic? What is acrylic?

Acrylic spray is basically spray paint without the color. It helps keep the seeds from falling apart.

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

07/11/2007 07:50:57 PM · #536

Originally posted by lynnmarie:

In my description for my western salsify photo, I mentioned that acrylic can be used on the dried heads.

Originally posted by ursula:
Spraying them with acrylic? What is acrylic?

Acrylic spray is basically spray paint without the color. It helps keep the seeds from falling apart.

Ahhh, thank you!

And ... comments really work :)

Love this thread!

sherpet

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

07/11/2007 08:08:46 PM · #537

Day-5 Day-6 Day-7 Day-8

Here are some from my Lavender series, that I took while down at Inverlock, Victoria, Australia, during our recent trip away.
Slowly catching up, and I will be making lots of comments today.....

I am so impressed with the wonderful images you are all taking, and some are taking my breath away.....

Message edited by author 2007-07-11 20:11:10.

BlueZamia

Canon EOS-500D Rebel T1i

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

07/11/2007 08:13:26 PM · #538

Day 11

Sheryll

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

07/11/2007 08:23:31 PM · #539

Okay per suggestions....

here is the original

Here is the one I put in the thread

And per you're recommendations I reduced brightness by -10 and sat by -11 and here's what I have

Kelli

Canon EOS-D60

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

07/11/2007 08:28:41 PM · #540

Day 11

07/11/2007 08:46:49 PM · #541

Day 11 - Common Harebell
PS - the Latin name makes this flower sound like a fat bell.

This is an in camera double-exposure (which messes with your perception, or at least "my" perception). Here's the same two flowers, single shot:

Message edited by author 2007-07-11 21:09:07.

Tuckersmom

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ1

07/11/2007 08:54:52 PM · #542

Originally posted by lynnmarie:

You are not stepping on my toes at all - I appreciate any and all feedback and have already learned lots of things and we're only on day 11.

I'm doing my best to comment on everybodys' shots myself, it is a daunting task but is also teaching me there are so many ways of looking at things, so it's a learning experience in itself. Hopefully nobody's taking offense at my comments either, some of my comments are nitpicky things, just things I notice and would want pointed out to me too!

Great job so far everyone !!!!!!!

07/11/2007 08:55:03 PM · #543

Originally posted by ursula:

I guess it helps to be on a Team...I have seem comments on some Top Ten photos that team members encouraged them to submit the photo to the challenge.

07/11/2007 08:58:54 PM · #544

Went on a sunflower binge today in the Napa Valley on the way home from my sisters this morning. Too many to post here...but if you like sunflowers...they are in a separate collection in my portfolio.

superdave