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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED

11/27/2012 09:38:50 PM · #1

I have been a member since 2004 and generally go through ebbs and flows with this site and for some reason I feel drawn back to it right now. I have to admit that all this negativity has me down a bit, so I want to offer a challenge to every single person who comes to this site on the regular. It's a very simple challenge, but could really make a huge difference. You ready?

Spread the word. It's that simple.

For the next two weeks I am going to tell at least one person every day about DPC. I work with a ton of people who want to be better photographers and I always tell them about this site, but I am really going to push it for the next two weeks. I am going to make them visit the site, sign up, and introduce themselves. I care about this site and I am going to prove it! Heck, I am going to hang up flyers at my work in the breakrooms! I may even put some in the stalls so people can learn about DPC while they're pooping! That is how dedicated I am!

Who's with me!?!

tanguera

Nikon D750

11/27/2012 09:55:32 PM · #2

<---- choir

Already do that. Have been for years. But yeah, Join the bandwagon, folks!!

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

11/27/2012 10:01:47 PM · #3

Originally posted by tanguera:

<---- choir

Already do that. Have been for years. But yeah, Join the bandwagon, folks!!

I do too, but I am going to really push it for two weeks! My goal is to get at least 10 people to sign up.

I once got this weirdo Marine to sign up and he has done fairly well here...

Art Roflmao

Canon EOS-6D Mark II

11/28/2012 02:41:06 AM · #4

I've almost told many people about this place, but then one of the voices in my head says "No! They must never, ever know!"
I'll try to reason with it or sneak the word out.

MargaretNet

Sony DSC-RX100 VII

11/28/2012 04:02:12 AM · #5

There is no way, NO WAY AT ALL that I would want to subject anyone in my family and my friends to what DPC is!

smardaz

11/28/2012 04:07:46 AM · #6

Originally posted by MNet:

There is no way, NO WAY AT ALL that I would want to subject anyone in my family and my friends to what DPC is!

you are something else, almost every post you makes begs the question "why are you still here"?

MargaretNet

Sony DSC-RX100 VII

11/28/2012 04:12:40 AM · #7

Originally posted by MNet:

There is no way, NO WAY AT ALL that I would want to subject anyone in my family and my friends to what DPC is!

I don't want them to be addicted.. :(

Art Roflmao

Canon EOS-6D Mark II

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

11/28/2012 04:17:49 AM · #8

I am going door to door with pamphlets and leaflets.

...I should probably wait til later in the morning though - that's what the first three neighbors told me anyway. The fourth just shot at me. This is a difficult challenge. :/

HCvE

Fujifilm X-T1

Fujifilm XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 OIS

11/28/2012 04:24:46 AM · #9

Originally posted by Art Roflmao:

haha you moron ;)

MargaretNet

Sony DSC-RX100 VII

11/28/2012 05:14:51 AM · #10

Originally posted by smardaz:

Originally posted by MNet:
There is no way, NO WAY AT ALL that I would want to subject anyone in my family and my friends to what DPC is!

you are something else, almost every post you makes begs the question "why are you still here"?

:))))

jomari

Nikon D7000

Nikon AF-S DX 18-105 f/3.5-5.6 ED VR

11/28/2012 05:58:03 AM · #11

To date I haven't had much success with trying to infect others with my enthusiasm, but I'll give it my best shot.

cutout

Canon EOS-20D

11/28/2012 08:53:29 AM · #12

better still
go to every airport and hand out flyers
you and DPC will be on the evening news
tasered and all

blindjustice

Canon EOS-7D

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

11/28/2012 11:31:48 AM · #13

Great Thread Todd,
Consider it done.

sempermarine

Apple iPhone 5s

11/28/2012 11:42:44 AM · #14

Originally posted by toddhead:

Originally posted by tanguera:
<---- choir

Already do that. Have been for years. But yeah, Join the bandwagon, folks!!

I do too, but I am going to really push it for two weeks! My goal is to get at least 10 people to sign up.

I once got this weirdo Marine to sign up and he has done fairly well here...

Who is the weirdo Marine?

Tiny

Apple iPad mini 4

11/28/2012 11:42:56 AM · #15

Skip

Canon EOS-1D X

Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM

11/28/2012 11:48:06 AM · #16

this is a good idea, something that i do all the time.

one thing you have to keep in mind is that you have to treat your effort with the same mentality that you have when entering a challenge: don't expect anything and don't take your results personally.

even though this is a photography-centric site, the challenges are not going to be everyone's cup of tea, especially when people either don't get comments or don't like the ones they do get. the forums may be useful and may foster community, but they might not sit well with everyone.

all you can do is keep pointing people here and sharing the good stuff, support those that do stick their foot in the water, and don't worry about those who either won't dive in or immediately climb out...

giantmike

Canon EOS R6

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

11/28/2012 12:01:04 PM · #17

This is a great idea. Sometimes I put DPC in my comments for Flickr images, but not as often as I should. From now I, I will make my best effort to mention DPC whenever I post a challenge entry to Flickr (as long as the voting is complete).

I may also look to start or participate in a photography club at work, and get the word out that way.

bmartuch

Nikon D7200

Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G

11/28/2012 01:52:27 PM · #18

I got my sister

npasel to sign up a few years back.

ciaeagle

Nikon D500

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

11/28/2012 02:02:23 PM · #19

What's funny is that I actually joined on the advice of someone that only entered two contests, wasn't happy with their feedback and left. I looked up his account, agreed with the feedback and joined a few days later. I try to mention it whenever the subject of improving photography comes up. I told some random person at the framing counter about it in Michael's last week. I can keep doing that ... no problemo!

Venser

Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II

Olympus 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO M.Zuiko

11/28/2012 02:19:42 PM · #20

Originally posted by ciaeagle:

I think that's the main problem, people can't handle honest criticism.

There are two main kinds offered here; technical and opinions. I welcome both. There is always room for improvement on the technical side of things; composition, contrast, lighting, editing, that it never ends. On the opinion side, I like knowing if someone thinks water drops are over done and that's why they vote down my shot. Or that my photo didn't meet the challenge from their perspective. Or my titles suck. Or whatever.

If you ever go to sell photos, the later category is what you'll hear more often for feedback. Most people don't care about the technical side of things, only what the image represents to them.

Bear_Music

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

Sony 24-70mm F4 Vario-Tessar T* FE OSS

11/28/2012 05:38:19 PM · #21

Got my bro-in-law on board:

Scho... He's turning into a hard-core camera junkie...

11/28/2012 06:56:29 PM · #22

Originally posted by sempermarine:

Originally posted by toddhead:

Originally posted by tanguera:
<---- choir

Already do that. Have been for years. But yeah, Join the bandwagon, folks!!

I do too, but I am going to really push it for two weeks! My goal is to get at least 10 people to sign up.

I once got this weirdo Marine to sign up and he has done fairly well here...

Who is the weirdo Marine?

You wouldn't know him...

ceharless

11/30/2012 03:46:49 PM · #23

Hi, I am Chuck and I love photography. I admire photographers that have the ability to catch everything perfect to capture a moment in time and keep it forever. I enjoy this site and my goal is to become more educated on taking pictures and enjoy the talents of others that come here. I also wear purple shirts, run really fast and have fuzz in my belly button. :-)

11/30/2012 05:47:54 PM · #24

Okay Chuck, when I said introduce yourself I didn't mean to go that far...

+1 for toddhead

Chuck...

Message edited by author 2012-11-30 17:58:59.