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10/29/2007 10:46:32 PM · #1378

Okay.....I'm trying something dfifferent.

I'm entering a shot that I had some friends who are photogs review, and they all loved it. I like it, but I don't think it's spectacular, it's just a good shot.

I won't go into what challenge, but it is one of this week's offerings.

So we'll see.

10/29/2007 11:08:40 PM · #1379

Still trying to get some editing done (just the basics - levels, curves, sharpen, resize) and will post some pics when I get that done (and get access again... internet access here is more precious than gemstones, I tell ya!)

Anyway, lots of good advice. Jeb - I, too, get mightily frustrated, and I have pretty damn decent equipment, so it's not that. I usually (but not always) accept that I don't have the artistic vision of the top scorers, but I do have my own vision, and that's equally important in the larger scheme of things. Same is true for you. My vision, and my inability to "see" what can be wrought from a picture, will always limit me and though I'll b!tch about it (just ask Timfy - he gets the brunt of it when I have IM capability) I really do accept what I do as "mine" - and I like it.

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

10/30/2007 07:22:50 AM · #1380

Thanks, Deb

JerseyGenie

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

10/30/2007 07:25:36 AM · #1381

Originally posted by basssman7:

Hey everyone...I just have to climb to the top of the TS hill and shout "I am skipping work tomorrow afternoon to go and take pictures at a waterfall!!"

steps down off of hill. please resume normal activity. ;)

Ernie, have lots of fun. Play all you want. Then get back to work tomorrow. (crack of the whip sound).

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

10/30/2007 08:09:28 AM · #1382

My limited view of Afghanistan

Enjoy! (Here's hoping the linky works.)

noraneko

Canon EOS R5

10/30/2007 09:12:41 AM · #1383

Originally posted by Melethia:

My limited view of Afghanistan

Enjoy! (Here's hoping the linky works.)

Awesome photos, Deb! I'm glad you are getting a chance to get out and see some of the aspects of Afghanistan other than the military base, which must get mighty old after awhile.

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

10/30/2007 09:20:13 AM · #1384

Originally posted by Melethia:

My limited view of Afghanistan

Enjoy! (Here's hoping the linky works.)

I left a note on the thread, but I'll reiterate here that you have put images of real life to those that I've carried in my head from reading Michener's "Caravans" years ago. The country and its people look as wild and beautiful as I'd long thought.

Thank you for bringing Afghanistan to life for us, Deb.

basssman7

Nikon D500

10/30/2007 10:51:11 AM · #1385

Great Afghan pics! If you visit the Canadian area, can you post a pic of the Timmies? (Tim Hortons)

Thanks, and be safe,

Ernie

JerseyGenie

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

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

10/30/2007 10:53:05 AM · #1386

Deb, glad you are getting photo ops. Stay safe.

Hey all ... the year has flown and I just renewed my membership. I hope not to take 4 months off during this run!

snaffles

Nikon D7100

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

10/30/2007 11:29:28 AM · #1387

Deb, your time (in warm places) must be almost up - please stay safe!

Finally, have entered a shot in Something New. Dang, been so long I had to think and remember what an f-stop was and which one I used when filling out the entry form!

Beware Brown Ribboners, snaffles is back!!!!:-)

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0L USM

10/30/2007 11:33:52 AM · #1388

:-)

(This is in Kandahar, a NATO camp - lots of Canadians, Aussies, Brits, French (yes, French!) and a whole host of others. Interesting dining facilities with a definite European flavor to them.)

And I've got about 2 1/2 months to go... I'll be here in Afghanistan for awhile longer, then probably head back to Kuwait again. I hope to get to Qatar for a few days, and if at all possible, may try to get to Al Asad in Iraq so I can visit

Fetor. Plus, our staff veterinarian (she was here for a visit - took her more than three days to finally get a flight out) tells me that Balad is the best place she's been so far, so maybe I need to go there, too. I mean if I'm gonna visit the Middle East, I may as well visit, right?

silverfoxx

Canon EOS-5D

10/30/2007 11:50:04 AM · #1389

hi:)

i hope everyone is well
i have missed a lot here, too much
is it ok if i come back?
it's been a horrible year, really
good it's all over
:D
it is!! and life is great. again
so nice to see you:)

now i'll go and read Deb's thread and look at all your wonderful photos i have missed
:) have a beautiful day dear all

noraneko

Canon EOS R5

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

10/30/2007 11:53:50 AM · #1390

Originally posted by silverfoxx:

Hi Svetlana!!! Been wondering where you've been. I'm so sorry to hear it's been a horrible year - I know you had a lot of trouble recovering from your accident - I hope other things are going well for you? Anyway, great to have you back.

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

10/30/2007 12:00:01 PM · #1391

You're always welcome here, Svetlana - and the year wasn't all bad - remember Muenster?? :-)

For the Canadians, I am actually quite familiar with Tim Hortons. They have one where my dad lives in West Virginia and I go there every morning when I visit him for coffee and at least a box of Timbits. Usually more, though....

basssman7

Nikon D500

10/30/2007 01:18:25 PM · #1392

Thanks for the pic of the Timmies! I think it is great that they went through the trouble of putting one there to make all the soldiers feel a bit more comfortable. :)

raish

Olympus C-2500L

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

10/30/2007 03:20:49 PM · #1393

Originally posted by silverfoxx:

Major good news that it's all over.
That's if it's the horrible stuff that's all over.
The year's not over is it? I haven't had my birthday yet - and what about Christmas?
So there must be some good stuff that isn't all over.
That's what's left when the horrible stuff is all over.
Just good stuff.
Sounds great.
Yes, come back, tell

NikonJeb (and me) about the good stuff.

silverfoxx

Canon EOS-5D

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0L USM

10/30/2007 03:50:16 PM · #1394

we never had christmas in russia...
we only had new year.
now they only have christmas here in norway and almost no new year.
:) everything changes too fast.
the only thing i can rely on is something inside me.
the problem is i still haven't found what exactly this is
:)
thank you Peter:)

JuliBoc

Apple iPhone 6s+

Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM

10/30/2007 04:52:26 PM · #1395

Hi Svetlana. I'm so glad you're back. I think of you often and wonder how and what you are doing. Sorry to hear you had a "horrible year", and I'm happy to hear it is over for you. Welcome back!

SteveJ

Canon EOS-7D

Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM

10/30/2007 05:03:52 PM · #1396

Welcome back, Svetlana. Put the bad behind you and look forward to sunny days.

Jeb, you did things the wrong way. You join TS cos you suck, and then hopefully improve, not the other way round. We all feel down when a photo doesn't score as we hoped, but that's life. If you feel you have improved and learned whilst being a member of DPC, then there is no reason to be down.

I still suck, my imagination and vision hasn't improved, but I think I have found a subject for photography that means I can compete on a level playing field(Man, I hate that term! Almost as much as In an ideal world!!) I get disappointed when I read threads where it seems everyone wants to be a Pro or start a business as a Photog...once it is your means of income and everyday job, the fun goes from what was a hobby. Start a business if you think that is your path, if the desire is there, then go for it. If you don't, you will regret it for the rest of your life.

Or, be like me and others here. Just enjoy your hobby, take shots and bugger the scores. You only live once, and you need something to fall back on during the bad times.

Good Luck with whatever your choice:)

meyers

Canon EOS-6D

Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM

10/30/2007 05:05:00 PM · #1397

Welcome back Svetlana. I just checked, and you weren't even bumped out of Team Chasing Butterflies into Team Zombie. I'm looking forward to your new challenge entries.