The Palatial Palace of Suck and Peace

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

11/11/2008 01:42:53 PM · #402

Originally posted by posthumous:

My score has been bumped up to 3.7 by trolls. I have reason to suspect that some of those trolls are from Team Suck!

ooooo! those naughty team suckers:)

Message edited by author 2008-11-11 13:43:10.

BAMartin

Apple iPhone 5

11/11/2008 01:44:51 PM · #403

Originally posted by posthumous:

My score has been bumped up to 3.7 by trolls. I have reason to suspect that some of those trolls are from Team Suck!

Can I help it if I like your style?

krnodil

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

11/11/2008 01:48:54 PM · #404

Originally posted by posthumous:

My score has been bumped up to 3.7 by trolls. I have reason to suspect that some of those trolls are from Team Suck!

yes, Don, in the very act of converting your disciples, you have guaranteed your downfall, Suck-wise.

11/11/2008 02:12:09 PM · #405

Originally posted by posthumous:

My score has been bumped up to 3.7 by trolls. I have reason to suspect that some of those trolls are from Team Suck!

Germaine. But I did note that it's German manufactured paper so I'm thinkin' I might be able to find it here if I run out. Oh, and I'll mail the card in an envelope so it doesn't get all postmarky. That way you can use it if you wish.

I've received a couple of favorable comments on my stupid challenge-entering-ending Periodic Table shot. At least one from a Sucker so far. Muchas gracias and vielen Dank and all that good stuff.

BAMartin

Apple iPhone 5

11/11/2008 02:15:52 PM · #406

Originally posted by Melethia:

That's the funniest damn thing I've read all day. There was some other funny stuff somewhere, but I'm not sure where it was. But this was funnier.

I've been having fun making postcards! For a small fee (OK, simply your unending adoration and the occasional comment) I may take requests. You'd have to tell me which shot you REALLY want on a 4x6 ragpaper card, and PM me your snail mail address. No promises, as I only have so much of the paper, which I bought in Santa Babs on the recommendation of Germaine. But I did note that it's German manufactured paper so I'm thinkin' I might be able to find it here if I run out. Oh, and I'll mail the card in an envelope so it doesn't get all postmarky. That way you can use it if you wish.

I've received a couple of favorable comments on my stupid challenge-entering-ending Periodic Table shot. At least one from a Sucker so far. Muchas gracias and vielen Dank and all that good stuff.

I would be ecstatic if I could have a postcard from your Budingen series. I do not even care which one. I would leave that up to your discretion.

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

11/11/2008 02:18:36 PM · #407

I'd be delighted, Barbara! I'll do a couple for you. PM me your address. :-)

Kelli

Canon EOS-D60

11/11/2008 02:25:08 PM · #408

Originally posted by Melethia:

Originally posted by posthumous:
My score has been bumped up to 3.7 by trolls. I have reason to suspect that some of those trolls are from Team Suck!

That's the funniest damn thing I've read all day. There was some other funny stuff somewhere, but I'm not sure where it was. But this was funnier.

I've been having fun making postcards! For a small fee (OK, simply your unending adoration and the occasional comment) I may take requests. You'd have to tell me which shot you REALLY want on a 4x6 ragpaper card, and PM me your snail mail address. No promises, as I only have so much of the paper, which I bought in Santa Babs on the recommendation of Germaine. But I did note that it's German manufactured paper so I'm thinkin' I might be able to find it here if I run out. Oh, and I'll mail the card in an envelope so it doesn't get all postmarky. That way you can use it if you wish.

I've received a couple of favorable comments on my stupid challenge-entering-ending Periodic Table shot. At least one from a Sucker so far. Muchas gracias and vielen Dank and all that good stuff.

Oh, could I have See the light? Pretty please!

Elaine

Canon EOS R5

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS II USM Lens

11/11/2008 02:26:23 PM · #409

Deb--
Count me among those who will miss your entries. I understand needing a break, though. Will you still be shooting and making updates to your portfolio?

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

11/11/2008 02:53:22 PM · #410

Yes, Kelli - I'll re-edit that for print and send that one to you. And yes, Elaine, I'll definitely be posting to my portfolio. I still very much enjoy shooting and sharing. Just not the whole voting process of late. Not sure what's changed about it, but just seems to be unnecessarily brutal and cutthroat for no apparent reason, you know? Then there's the bitching about not getting any comments, followed by bitching about not getting the right kind of comments. I'm sure the pendulum will swing back soon.... And Free Studies are still fair game. At least I don't often get DNMC'd in those. :-)

Kelli

Canon EOS-D60

11/11/2008 03:06:15 PM · #411

Thanks Deb!!

Does anyone know if the picture frames in pspx2 are legal in basic?

Elaine

Canon EOS R5

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS II USM Lens

11/11/2008 03:15:27 PM · #412

Glad you'll still be around Deb!

snaffles

Nikon D7100

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

11/11/2008 04:28:41 PM · #413

Deb, by all means take time off from dpc if you need it...but don't you dare stop taking pics! And I would love to get any shot of yours (well OK maybe that one of the pigeon from Wildlife IV)on that ragpaper, if you have any left.

Smoke is blowing along at 4.2 mostly cause 'not enough smoke' and didn't submit to Periodic. But do have a Blue in and a plan to shoot for Heart.

goinskiing

Canon EOS-6D

11/11/2008 04:33:37 PM · #414

Originally posted by goinskiing:

Originally posted by JDubsgirl:

Originally posted by goinskiing:

Originally posted by JDubsgirl:
huh, im actually over my average. what madness!

What's your score?

My score is on a steady decline.

Votes: 53
Views: 95
Avg Vote: 5.5472
Comments: 2

It keeps bouncing between a 5.5 and 5.0

I think we have ourselves a fair sucking race.

Periodic Table
Votes: 52
Views: 105
Avg Vote: 5.2885
Comments: 2
Favorites: 0
Wish Lists: 0
Updated: 11/11/08 01:11 pm

The gap is narrowing on suckage here.

Periodic Table
Votes: 60
Views: 128
Avg Vote: 5.4833
Comments: 5
Favorites: 0
Wish Lists: 0
Updated: 11/11/08 04:31 pm

11/11/2008 04:40:49 PM · #415

Oh, I'll keep shooting. That's the part of the addiction I quite like. :-) And I'll stick stuff in my portfolio. I have an idea for Hearts, even, but if I get it done, I'll do the portfolio thing and share it with you guys. Deal?

poser

Canon EOS-60D

11/11/2008 04:42:16 PM · #416

Deb, I think you hit the nail on the head that's probabaly why I haven't entered any challenges. Still out there doing my thing but not caring about running around trying to get that perfect shot for a challenge. Will look foreward to the photos you put up in your profile.

BAMartin

Apple iPhone 5

11/11/2008 04:45:05 PM · #417

Originally posted by Melethia:

Oh deal! I have been doing this for a couple of months and I feel so free. Nothing is better than not worrying about scores. I still get quite a few comments without being in a challenge.

goinskiing

Canon EOS-6D

11/11/2008 04:54:50 PM · #418

Originally posted by BAMartin:

Originally posted by Melethia:
Oh, I'll keep shooting. That's the part of the addiction I quite like. :-) And I'll stick stuff in my portfolio. I have an idea for Hearts, even, but if I get it done, I'll do the portfolio thing and share it with you guys. Deal?

Oh deal! I have been doing this for a couple of months and I feel so free. Nothing is better than not worrying about scores. I still get quite a few comments without being in a challenge.

After a long DPC sabbatical, I missed worrying about scores. Now I try to enter every contest I can and not caring about the score has been the most liberating.

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR

11/11/2008 04:56:38 PM · #419

Yep, a nice long sabbatical will do that. I'm just overdue for one. Still like DPC, though. Neat place, good people.

NikonJeb

Nikon D850

11/11/2008 04:57:15 PM · #420

Originally posted by Melethia:

Originally posted by BAMartin:

Oh deal! I have been doing this for a couple of months and I feel so free. Nothing is better than not worrying about scores. I still get quite a few comments without being in a challenge.

I go hot & cold any more.

I have found that if I jam one in with a shoehorn that I'm not happy with, I get remorse the whole time I'm getting spanked......that SUCKS!!!! LOL!!!

I entered a bunch during July, then two or three a month since then, one of each of those comprising a Free Study.

My work's been scoring better, and I care less simply because what I'm entering, I'd have done over and loved it anyway.

Not for one second was I prepared for my Abandoned ribbon, much less the 7+.

I knew it was decent, but I'm still surprised that it did so well.

What I liked most about it, the sheer dereliction of it......you kinda cringe walking around in that old train 'cause it's sooooooooo scuzzy.....is what I really liked but it never occurred to me that its absolute abandonment would resonate with the voters.

One thing that has helped my attitude about it is the support of the people who know what it's like to be regular people and remind us that it's all about us in the long run.

Remember Judi's Boring Mediocre challenge?

How 'bout Deb's "I really love my shot" project.

I still live by that motto.....if I can't look at the image right before I hit the submit button, it doesn't go.

I've worked over images before like Ali with a sparring partner and right before I entered them asked myself, "Do I really like my image?"

I've passed on challenges....

I know y'all still love me here whether I enter or not!......8>)

snaffles

Nikon D7100

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

11/11/2008 06:56:25 PM · #421

...and right before I entered them asked myself, [b]"Do I really like my image?" [/b]

That's all that matters. Do YOU like your image for what it is? Or are you going to obsess and worry about wether or not dpc likes your image?

I think my recent 6s and in-voting faves have been due more to DPC *FINALLY* appreciating my images than me trying to shoot DPC-friendly images. Maybe I'm wrong and delusional.

But...guess what...I DON'T CARE!!!!! MUHAHAHAAHAHAAAAAAA!!!!

And that, dear friends, is why I love being a TSer.

goinskiing

Canon EOS-6D

Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

11/11/2008 06:57:33 PM · #422

Originally posted by snaffles:

Well Said.

xianart

Canon EOS-7D

11/11/2008 08:33:05 PM · #423

just in case anyone was wondering, the sprog is still up and about. this was down by the cenotaph today. the usual moving ceremony, but slightly marred by the fact that they used canned music. what, in a military town, they couldn't scare up a band??? hell, when i was in sea cadets, we played every single remembrance day. and it always rained or snowed. perhaps the band was at the ceremony where all the politicians went, instead of the one where all the military (mainly navy) folks went. gah.

o, and he was death for hallow'een. with his assistant. and our dishwasher.

Message edited by author 2008-11-11 20:40:18.

quiet_observation

Canon EOS-7D

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

11/11/2008 09:33:14 PM · #424

The sprog is growing up!

LadyK

Canon EOS-5D Mark II