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Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

07/02/2009 01:11:29 AM · #1202

Originally posted by DrAchoo:

I'm guessing the people over at 1x wear a lot of black and listen to emo...

since when is that a probleM/

anyways, ive been contemplating entering something else at 1x, but i dont feel like i have anything that wont be rejected. maybe this summer

07/20/2009 01:43:00 PM · #1203

I took three photos yesterday, all planned ahead of time. When I was finished, I said to myself, "Gosh, that was fun!" I'll pick up the film this afternoon. I doubt that I'll submit any to 1X.com--we'll see--but I really did have fun.

First I went out before dawn with my 4x5 inch view camera to photograph an old Dallas hotel that is soon to be torn down. Second, I created a special rig for my 35mm film camera in order to take a self-portrait while exercising (can't say more just now). And third, I created a still life outdoors, again using my view camera.

More on shooting with my view camera:

I don't own a light meter at this time, but I've discovered that my wife's little Panasonic point-and-shoot serves that purpose very well and is even a passable Polaroid substitute. And in the old days, when film & processing were cheap, I thought nothing of firing off a bracket of five exposures. But now, at almost $5 per click, I find myself being a bit more conservative...if I can't get the shot in one exposure, I feel guilty. If I get it in one exposure, but the film is going to be left to gather dust, I feel guilty.

Someday I'll own a nice DLSR and then I will be happy. Yes, I know I'm inviting lectures on how the camera shouldn't matter, but I'm 65 years old...can't I have something I simply *want* once in my life without getting that lecture?

Message edited by author 2009-07-20 13:44:13.

Melethia

Canon EOS-80D

Olympus 12-100mm f/4.0 M.Zuiko ED IS PRO

07/20/2009 01:59:48 PM · #1204

I won't lecture you on the camera doesn't matter, but I will say that you should go out and get your dSLR now. No sense in waiting. Just go get one! :-)

Oh, and I was going to post my reject here, the one I entered as a Free Study last month, but it accidently got accepted.

Message edited by author 2009-07-20 14:00:26.

LevT

OM System OM-1

07/20/2009 02:42:30 PM · #1205

tried to impress 1x screeners with a couple of my landscape photos... nope :)

dougi555

Nikon D800

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

07/20/2009 09:03:33 PM · #1206

Two more rejections

Lots of good comments on the 2nd in the critique section, so will "try harder" next time and resubmit

Neil

Fujifilm X-T30

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

07/21/2009 12:22:47 AM · #1207

Since I joined in January 2008, I've only submitted 10 shots; 4 rejected, 6 accepted.

And when I last submitted a number of months ago, I had like 4 or 5 free slots a week. Not that I ever used them, but it's kind of disheartening to log on now and see I get only one slot.

Policy change? Or are they picking on me? ;)

njsabs

Sony Sonnar T* 35mm F2.8 ZA

07/21/2009 12:25:37 AM · #1208

My most recent reject from 1x.com. Just when you think you are on a roll.....bam. I like the image but really was in doubt that it would be published. Did a bit of homework...and they have about 6 bride/wedding images published there, out of the thousands. Not the most popular subject matter on 1x.com. Oh vey....

salmiakki

Apple iPhone 16 Pro

07/21/2009 12:34:15 AM · #1209

Originally posted by nshapiro:

Policy change?

Yep, they reduced the number of upload slots as the screeners were getting overloaded.

Message edited by author 2009-07-21 00:34:24.

dougi555

Nikon D800

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

07/21/2009 01:40:49 AM · #1210

Originally posted by salmiakki:

Originally posted by nshapiro:
Policy change?

Yep, they reduced the number of upload slots as the screeners were getting overloaded.

It's slightly more complex than that. It's a system of earn and reward. ie, you have to review a certain number of submissions in order to "earn" more slots. Likewise, if you want a photo critiqued, you have review a certain number of other artists pictures.

Basically they are trying to ensure people "participate" rather than simply "submit". I think it's fair myself.... and do.

salmiakki

Apple iPhone 16 Pro

Sony Sonnar T* 35mm F2.8 ZA

07/21/2009 01:56:03 AM · #1211

Originally posted by dougi555:

I think it's fair myself.... and do.

I quite agree, it's more than fair. It rewards those who are prepared to put in a bit of effort. I seldom submit anything, but do take part in screening a lot. Keep getting bonus upload spots (which expire after 1 week) and never use them!

07/21/2009 01:55:55 PM · #1212

Originally posted by nshapiro:

Since I joined in January 2008, I've only submitted 10 shots; 4 rejected, 6 accepted.

Congratulations on your high percentage of published images. :>)

07/21/2009 01:58:11 PM · #1213

Originally posted by Melethia:

...I will say that you should go out and get your dSLR now. No sense in waiting. Just go get one! :-)

If I give you my wife's cell number, will you please give her a call? More seriously, we are working on getting out of debt, so just getting one doesn't work because I don't have $$thousands just lying around with nothing better to do. I will have to earn it.

Originally posted by Melethia:

Oh, and I was going to post my reject here, the one I entered as a Free Study last month, but it accidently got accepted.

LOL!

Message edited by author 2009-07-21 13:59:00.

07/21/2009 02:00:18 PM · #1214

Originally posted by LevT:

tried to impress 1x screeners with a couple of my landscape photos... nope :)

Nice shot at Bryce Canyon!

Message edited by author 2009-07-21 14:00:36.

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

07/21/2009 02:01:29 PM · #1215

Originally posted by LevT:

Back on topic... another reject:

"Comments from members: * To dark, sorry." Duh...

...Sigh...

Emerkaza

Canon EOS-50D

07/21/2009 02:10:27 PM · #1216

This is the first time I have seen this thread and website. I was browsing the 1x website and came across this young lady. She does some interesting and powerful work. So young and talented!

njsabs

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.4G

08/09/2009 09:21:38 PM · #1217

Rejected

Published

oscarthepig

Nikon D40

08/09/2009 09:31:19 PM · #1218

Originally posted by njsabs2323:

Rejected

Published

Nice to see this thread come back into view.
I like the reject better than the published work...it's more subtle...nice and smooth tones.
I guess that must be why I can't get one published. lol

LadyK

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

08/10/2009 12:31:07 AM · #1219

this reminds me, i should probably try and enter another photo at some point. i did one and decided i should hold out until something special comes along. you only get three chances to get published right? then you have to pay?

silverscreen

08/10/2009 02:04:24 AM · #1220

Originally posted by LadyK:

No, that's not correct...
You can be a free member as long as you want to. But you get more upload slots if you become a paying member...

LadyK