$20 says I'll beat you in the May Free Study!

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4G ED VR

05/13/2008 08:13:56 PM · #1

First off, if SC disagree with a financial aspect to a head to head my apologies, if its ok......

I'll bet $20 (Â£10) that I will score higher than you in this months free study, I'll set my forfeit limit to ten people but will take on as many as willing to challenge (so anybody that signs up beats me I'll pay Â£10 to charity (up to Â£100/$200) and everybody that signs up and I beat pays Â£10 ($20) to charity (via my fundraising page )

I have a 5.76 average but be warned, am on a roll in free studies and am expecting a 6.3+ score (still need to take a picture mind you).

If you want to challenge me in May let me know below, and believe me, a challenge will always bring out your best so thank me for stretching you ;)

so...

Ecce Signum (5.7642)

Versus

andrewt (5.8303)

LydiaToo (5.7920)

CEJ (5.423)

scarbrd (6.0473)

MichaelC (5.5994)

Love6 (5.1244)

roba (6.0963)

rinac (5.9905)

Trinch (5.0353)

JaimeVinas (5.8846)

Cam (5.5074)

JulietNN (5.6394)

Simms (6.3078)

Talj (5.7155)

Message edited by author 2008-05-17 07:29:59.

andrewt

Nikon D810

05/13/2008 08:26:12 PM · #2

I am in. Game for a challenge & always good for charity.

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

05/13/2008 08:35:54 PM · #3

Thanks Andrew, now shoot your best shot cos I have an idea ;)

Lydia

Canon EOS-6D

05/13/2008 08:42:43 PM · #4

I'm in... but not because I'll have a winner... but because you have a good charity. :)

There's no way I'll beat a 6.3. *sigh*

I hope you win a blue. :)

andrewt

Nikon D810

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4G ED VR

05/13/2008 08:47:49 PM · #5

Originally posted by Ecce Signum:

Thanks Andrew, now shoot your best shot cos I have an idea ;)

Cool! , will be working on it this weekend. Lets see what happens.

Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

05/13/2008 08:48:24 PM · #6

Originally posted by LydiaToo:

I'm in... but not because I'll have a winner... but because you have a good charity. :)

There's no way I'll beat a 6.3. *sigh*

I hope you win a blue. :)

Lol Lydia, get back to the Rodeo girl! As for a blue I'll cough up Â£100 to charity if it ever happens ;)

CEJ

Canon EOS-40D

05/13/2008 09:02:13 PM · #7

I'll bite. I have not entered Free Studies for a while, as a rule. But if it is for charity, I am in, win or lose. Can only help a good cause.

Guess I should think of a shot that may be worthy...I have only hit 6.3 or better 4 times in 101 challenges (and my current entry is a 4.9xx) and average score received is only a 5.4242, BUT, I love a challenge and a good cause is a good cause after all, isn't it?

I wish Bear Music would get back to me on the work flow...I need all the help I can get.

Message edited by author 2008-05-13 21:10:34.

scarbrd

Leica M10

Leica 35mm f/1.4 Summilux M Aspherical MF - Black

05/13/2008 09:11:34 PM · #8

You're on. But beware, I leave for Norway on Sunday! Hard to beat Norway in the Spring!

MichaelC

Sony Alpha a7R III

Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary

05/13/2008 09:14:32 PM · #9

WOW what a great idea! Can I play?

Avg: 5.5994
~~No ribbon~~

Message edited by author 2008-05-14 12:43:07.

CEJ

Canon EOS-40D

Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

05/13/2008 09:45:40 PM · #10

Originally posted by scarbrd:

I leave for Norway on Sunday!

Didn't he say no Norway shots allowed? :)

Iceland too.

Love6

Sony DSLR-A330

Sigma 28-90mm f/3.5-5.6 for Nikon

05/13/2008 09:46:46 PM · #11

rather wish I could afford to- but unfortunatly I'm poor as a single mom :(
I'll definatly mention your site in passing to other people tho :) -
-great idea for a side-challenge ;) nice that it goes to charity..

andrewt

Nikon D810

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4G ED VR

05/13/2008 11:14:31 PM · #12

Originally posted by Love6:

Hi Andy , I will back Love up so that she can join in the fun.

roba

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

05/13/2008 11:35:18 PM · #13

Great idea Andi - I was glad to see that it was for charity :O)

Count me in. And yes... you certainly have been on a roll in the FS Marathon!

BTW: i already have my entry in (a first for me - normally I'm in at the last minute) and it's a doozie.

Message edited by author 2008-05-13 23:58:11.

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

05/14/2008 02:53:28 AM · #14

ooh, a nice list to wake up to! I'd better get snapping.

andrewt (5.8303)

LydiaToo (5.7920)

CEJ (5.423)

scarbrd (6.0473)

MichaelC (5.5994)

Love6 (5.1244)

roba (6.0963)

Bring it on peeps, it would be good to see everybody improve on their average ;)

rinac

Pentax K20D

Pentax SMC-F 50mm f/1.7

05/14/2008 02:59:48 AM · #15

You're on.

Bring it.

Trinch

Canon EOS-40D

05/14/2008 12:24:14 PM · #16

I'll join as the underdog (Avg: 5.0351).

ETA: My average since comming back (with a major equipment upgrade) from a 3 1/2 year hiatus is 5.3448 and (hopefully) improving.

Message edited by author 2008-05-14 12:33:51.

Love6

Sony DSLR-A330

Sigma 28-90mm f/3.5-5.6 for Nikon

05/14/2008 01:01:49 PM · #17

Originally posted by andrewt:

Originally posted by Love6:
rather wish I could afford to- but unfortunatly I'm poor as a single mom :(
I'll definatly mention your site in passing to other people tho :) -
-great idea for a side-challenge ;) nice that it goes to charity..

Hi Andy , I will back Love up so that she can join in the fun.

aww! thank you! :) I'll definatly try my best on this go-round :) I have some new lights to play with (just bought a set that I have only had the opportunity to play with once...) :-D

05/14/2008 01:25:43 PM · #18

Thanks again people, your all stars!

*wanders off to rethink his idea for FS05*

JaimeVinas

Canon EOS-1D Mark IV

05/14/2008 01:37:49 PM · #19

Count me as the 10th player

05/14/2008 02:10:16 PM · #20

Originally posted by JaimeVinas:

Count me as the 10th player

Thanks Jamie! this is going to be tough with 7 of you 10 having a higher average than me.

Bring it on!

roba

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

05/15/2008 03:34:41 AM · #21

Originally posted by Ecce Signum:

this is going to be tough with 7 of you 10 having a higher average than me.

ahem... let me remind you that you are KICKING our BUTTS in the FSM!
average, shmaverage ;OP

05/15/2008 12:11:36 PM · #22

Originally posted by roba:

Originally posted by Ecce Signum:
this is going to be tough with 7 of you 10 having a higher average than me.

ahem... let me remind you that you are KICKING our BUTTS in the FSM!
average, shmaverage ;OP

oops, forgotten all about my 'FS streak' lol, lets hope I improve on my FSM average (currently 6.6782)