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02/09/2004 07:45:06 PM · #1 |
Comments have been made about the models used in some of the challenges, be they cats, kids, flowers, etc. What some people fail to remember is that some of us have very busy lifes and don't have time or money for that matter to go out and find new subjects for every challenge or travel around for a day looking for the perfect shot.
I'm the mother of 3, one of them a 1.5 year old boy who is very busy and INTO everything, can't be left alone for more than a few minutes at a time. Yes, I have used my daughter Melissa as my model in at least 4 challenges and as a result she is becoming recognizable but considering she's my most willing model that is what I have to work with. Just be thankful that my 6 cats aren't more willing to be models!
Deannda
Not a rant, just a reminder for some of the others
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02/09/2004 07:51:14 PM · #2 |
and you seem to be assuming everyone isn't very busy with things of their own...?
i imagine most folks probably are as busy, maybe even busier than you...
keep that in mind.
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02/09/2004 07:55:42 PM · #3 |
Originally posted by soup:
and you seem to be assuming everyone isn't very busy with things of their own...?
i imagine most folks probably are as busy, maybe even busier than you...
keep that in mind. |
No, that is not what I'm assuming, sheesh. What I was attempting to do was remind others that complain about the models/subjects used that sometimes that is all that is available to some of us so we work with what we have.
Deannda
Hard to believe it's time for another break already
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02/09/2004 07:57:53 PM · #4 |
maybe you just shouldn't listen to those that complain.
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02/09/2004 08:00:00 PM · #5 |
i know what you mean Deannda, it is hard to find new subjects or one that will be different than what everyone else will shoot. I try not to purchase stuff for the challenges and only use what I have on hand
I used to have soo much free time it was unreal...but now I dont have as much time and have cut down on the number of challenges I enter. Im not taking a break, just being a little more selective in what challenges I enter so I dont overburden myself will all my things I have going on
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02/09/2004 08:16:52 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by jab119:
i know what you mean Deannda, it is hard to find new subjects or one that will be different than what everyone else will shoot. I try not to purchase stuff for the challenges and only use what I have on hand
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Agreed. Not many of my live subjects want their pictures taken. People don't seem to like certain types of inanimate objects also: figurines, stuff animals, etc.
If it's a good picture, meets the challenge subject,who cares who or what you photograph. If they are willing to pose and don't mind, who cares.
I've been taking all my shots on the last days or last hours. The highest scores of the year have been taken during the last hour before the closing of the challenge.
Current challenge was taken 30 minutes before the close of the challenge and is currently at a 6.0. Wish I had thought of it earlier, maybe I could have won a ribbon.
I think I've been giving bonus points for the people willing to submit a great cat picture :) |
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02/09/2004 08:37:33 PM · #7 |
| I would like to see a picture of the energy 1.5'er |
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02/09/2004 08:37:37 PM · #8 |
Interesting....
Are you getting comments about a subject being used over and over again or something?
IMO, I don't really think it makes much difference 'what' you photograph in most cases. If what you do is visually appealing, it will do well.
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02/09/2004 08:52:44 PM · #9 |
Originally posted by jmsetzler:
Interesting....
Are you getting comments about a subject being used over and over again or something? |
I think she's refering, at least in part, to comments in this thread.
Originally posted by jmsetzler:
IMO, I don't really think it makes much difference 'what' you photograph in most cases. If what you do is visually appealing, it will do well. |
That's the key. Time to revive the "snapshots" thread? :)
Deannda - Unless it's just the current challenges, it looks like you've only used your daughter on one of the 11 challenges you've entered this year. I don't think you have anything to be concerned about. And look at #2 in the Things that go... - it's possible to use your at-hand models in ways that aren't so obvious to the viewer. Don't let a few snide comments bother you... |
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02/09/2004 09:05:36 PM · #10 |
Originally posted by ScottK:
Originally posted by jmsetzler:
Interesting....
Are you getting comments about a subject being used over and over again or something? |
I think she's refering, at least in part, to comments in this thread.
Originally posted by jmsetzler:
IMO, I don't really think it makes much difference 'what' you photograph in most cases. If what you do is visually appealing, it will do well. |
That's the key. Time to revive the "snapshots" thread? :)
Deannda - Unless it's just the current challenges, it looks like you've only used your daughter on one of the 11 challenges you've entered this year. I don't think you have anything to be concerned about. And look at #2 in the Things that go... - it's possible to use your at-hand models in ways that aren't so obvious to the viewer. Don't let a few snide comments bother you... |
Thanks. I know I shouldn't let them get to me but somedays are better than others and today was a very busy, hectic day and even after grabbing a short nap (thank god James still takes them) I was still too tired to think straight.
But like I said, maybe it's time to convince the cats it's time to start a modeling career, hehehe, I do have 6 of them available!
Deannda
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02/09/2004 09:35:47 PM · #11 |
Maybe you can use Melissa and I'll use Isaac for a straight month's worth of challenges ... we will build up the voters' tolerance until, when you finally submit a picture of a cat, they'll moan and whine about how they were expecting a picture of her.
Of course, they might not have to be exactly recognizable every time .... |
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02/09/2004 10:47:01 PM · #12 |
I'll use Travis (aka Capt. Destructo), just let me know which month!
I was going to use him in a nice solemn "Letting Go" picture, and he kept looking at me and saying "CHeese," with this ridiculous look on his face.
Time for Plan B. |
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02/09/2004 10:53:33 PM · #13 |
Originally posted by karmat:
I'll use Travis (aka Capt. Destructo), just let me know which month!
I was going to use him in a nice solemn "Letting Go" picture, and he kept looking at me and saying "CHeese," with this ridiculous look on his face.
Time for Plan B. |
I hear you, that was my first thought, something with James but he's either cheezing the camera or completely to mobile and nothing comes out clear. Melissa is my second choice but we've run out of time..............
Deannda
Or have we?
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02/09/2004 10:58:35 PM · #14 |
| I don't have a kid to use, but I sure would love to have a month of Brandon, my cat, in the challenges. Wow. Think of all the different possibilities! Just let me know which month. |
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02/09/2004 11:15:28 PM · #15 |
| Hey No Fair! I don't have a cat or a little kid around. How am I ever supposed to compete with you guys? |
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02/09/2004 11:24:14 PM · #16 |
| Hey Shelly. Got a figurine? Seeing how they are so popular, maybe I'll do that instead of Brandon. The same one over and over, for a whole month. Wish I had a little person, but maybe a "precious moment" would do the trick. |
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02/10/2004 12:19:01 AM · #17 |
| an open challenge where the same mian subject must be useed in each challenge. each time in new and creative ways. a child, a bird, a dog, a box, a flower, a finger. it doesnt matter what, hopefully somthing with some personal importance to you. Kevin |
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02/10/2004 12:22:57 AM · #18 |
| I think the point would be to have fun by "shoehorning" our subject into the regular topic ... of course your idea of fun might have to be 4.2831 .... |
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02/10/2004 08:23:14 AM · #19 |
Speaking for myself, I think the biggest issue (for some people) with having a recognizable "model" is that it makes it possible to identify the photographer of a shot. This "ruins" the anonymity of the voting process for some, and may lead to biased voting, whether conscious or unconscious. It would be like putting "This photo was taken by " underneath certain photos.
Message edited by author 2004-02-10 08:47:25. |
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02/10/2004 08:42:06 AM · #20 |
Hey I have a 2 year old, but he will never be in a challenge photo because he will not even stay still long enough to take a snap shot.
Kids....hehe
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02/10/2004 11:18:36 AM · #21 |
Originally posted by EddyG:
Speaking for myself, I think the biggest issue (for some people) with having a recognizable "model" is that it makes it possible to identify the photographer of a shot. This "ruins" the anonymity of the voting process for some, and may lead to biased voting, whether conscious or unconscious. It would be like putting "This photo was taken by " underneath certain photos. |
Of course, this is exactly what is meant by the complaints which triggered this thread. And avoiding that recognition would be part of the challenge. |
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02/10/2004 12:22:20 PM · #22 |
| My most common subject in challenges to date has been myself... I'm in at least 5 out of 36 entries since August last... Guess that blows away some of the annonymity. |
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