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02/07/2013 10:54:35 AM · #26 |
Originally posted by docpjv:
LOL, Bearmusic, we have been here since, was it 2004? How many times have we seen this, heard this? Some things really never change. |
Yup, deja vu all over again, groundhog style... |
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02/07/2013 10:56:14 AM · #27 |
Originally posted by Venser:
Originally posted by Spork99:
The value in DPC is not in a little gif ribbon. Those are a nice feel-good affirmation, but the real value is in how you can and will improve as a photographer...IF you are willing to work at it. Look at how many people have gone from DPC noobs to earning money with their photography. JoeyL, mk, JulietNN and I'm sure there are others... |
I disagree. You will improve as a photographer IF you are willing to work at it. DPC is irrelevant to that equation. Sure, you can name some people who rose from DPC, but there are countless others out there who've come from someplace else. |
That doesn't make DPC "irrelevant" though; it's still a useful school, community, whatever, in which to acquire craft as you grow. |
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02/07/2013 10:57:31 AM · #28 |
| Been gone from DPC for 8 months or so. Wondering when DPC became such a whiny, bitter, argumentative place? Seems everyone is complaining about something or someone. |
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02/07/2013 11:03:39 AM · #29 |
Originally posted by Bear_Music:
That doesn't make DPC "irrelevant" though; it's still a useful school, community, whatever, in which to acquire craft as you grow. |
Maybe it came off a little strong, but a number of members tout DPC like it's the greatest bastion of learning out there. There are definitely useful aspects, but if you want to grow as a photographer, you only need the will to learn. |
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02/07/2013 11:17:48 AM · #30 |
Originally posted by Venser:
Originally posted by Spork99:
The value in DPC is not in a little gif ribbon. Those are a nice feel-good affirmation, but the real value is in how you can and will improve as a photographer...IF you are willing to work at it. Look at how many people have gone from DPC noobs to earning money with their photography. JoeyL, mk, JulietNN and I'm sure there are others... |
I disagree. You will improve as a photographer IF you are willing to work at it.[/b] DPC is irrelevant to that equation. Sure, you can name some people who rose from DPC, but there are countless others out there who've come from someplace else. |
Who said DPC is mandatory to success as a photographer? DPC can be a tool to help achieve that end or just about whatever photography-related goal you have. Even if your goal is to suck enough to earn the brown.
Message edited by author 2013-02-07 11:18:26. |
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02/07/2013 11:18:26 AM · #31 |
Originally posted by Venser:
Originally posted by Bear_Music:
That doesn't make DPC "irrelevant" though; it's still a useful school, community, whatever, in which to acquire craft as you grow. |
Maybe it came off a little strong, but a number of members tout DPC like it's the greatest bastion of learning out there. There are definitely useful aspects, but if you want to grow as a photographer, you only need the will to learn. |
You do need the will to learn, but I think you also need tools and resources to help you in the learning process. For me, without question, DPC has been my greatest resource for improving my photography, so I guess I am one of those members you are talking about. No other place provides me with the motivation that the weekly challenges provide, the inspiration on seeing images others are able to create on the same theme, feedback on my work, and a knowledge base eager to help if I have questions. I am an unapologetic fan of DPC. While it may not work as well for everyone, it works great for me. I am glad I found this place. |
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02/07/2013 11:20:38 AM · #32 |
Originally posted by gcoulson:
Been gone from DPC for 8 months or so. Wondering when DPC became such a whiny, bitter, argumentative place? Seems everyone is complaining about something or someone. |
you think this is bitter? you missed the "open letter" blitz a few months back. now THAT was bitter. |
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02/07/2013 11:40:35 AM · #33 |
Originally posted by markwiley:
You do need the will to learn, but I think you also need tools and resources to help you in the learning process. For me, without question, DPC has been my greatest resource for improving my photography, so I guess I am one of those members you are talking about. No other place provides me with the motivation that the weekly challenges provide, the inspiration on seeing images others are able to create on the same theme, feedback on my work, and a knowledge base eager to help if I have questions. I am an unapologetic fan of DPC. While it may not work as well for everyone, it works great for me. I am glad I found this place. |
This is exactly what I think of DPC and the reason why I can say this place is so important for me. |
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02/07/2013 11:56:59 AM · #34 |
| I fully support ruminations. It's about time we were compensated for all our pain and suffering here. |
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02/07/2013 12:07:56 PM · #35 |
Do we get our ruminations before or after the deja moo?
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02/07/2013 12:12:36 PM · #36 |
| I like ruminants. They bring us dairy and beef. |
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02/07/2013 12:16:04 PM · #37 |
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02/07/2013 12:21:45 PM · #38 |
Originally posted by Strikeslip:
Originally posted by Venser:
Originally posted by mikeee:
Originally posted by MarkB:
Especially this photographer. |
I'm not sure I agree with the implication that I vote the 'popular kids' high. I don't know any of them and probably couldn't recognise any of their work. |
I don't know, the photographer he linked to is the biggest asshole on this website. |
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WHAT?????????????????? Did I miss a joke?? What did I do? I'm really sad, I have never intended to EVER be an asshole... Will someone PLEASE Explain to me why some one thinks I'm the biggest asshole on dpc... WOW the more I read that the more it brings tears to my eyes. I'm sorry if I knew what I did I would try to fix it.. Maybe my goofiness n stupid sense of humor has offended someone? I apologize if it did was NEVER meant to hurt anyone! |
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02/07/2013 12:23:15 PM · #39 |
katie, the link brings anyone who clicks it to their own profile.
no one thinks you're an ahole :) |
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02/07/2013 12:28:10 PM · #40 |
Originally posted by FourPointX:
katie, the link brings anyone who clicks it to their own profile.
no one thinks you're an ahole :) |
Ok I'm so red in the face it glows now... duhh... Ya'll way to tech savvy for me!!! LOL
Maybe the Best Gotcha I've ever been got by!!! |
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02/07/2013 12:40:56 PM · #41 |
Originally posted by littlemav:
Originally posted by FourPointX:
katie, the link brings anyone who clicks it to their own profile.
no one thinks you're an ahole :) |
Ok I'm so red in the face it glows now... duhh... Ya'll way to tech savvy for me!!! LOL
Maybe the Best Gotcha I've ever been got by!!! |
wow... i though for a second your were being way overly sarcastic with your initial reply. |
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02/07/2013 12:43:12 PM · #42 |
Originally posted by Tiny:
Oh deer ! |
I know, makes me want to yak. |
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02/07/2013 02:31:14 PM · #43 |
Originally posted by gcoulson:
Been gone from DPC for 8 months or so. Wondering when DPC became such a whiny, bitter, argumentative place? |
I think that was in 2002 ... ;-) |
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02/07/2013 03:11:13 PM · #44 |
| I completely disagree with #3. It's a classic example of trying to impose a pattern on random behavior. There are no standard criteria for judging photos and therefore everyone scores differently. I often have 3 votes for ribbon-winning photos. It's my opinion. In no way do I feel my photo is competing with those photos. |
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02/07/2013 06:38:15 PM · #45 |
Originally posted by markwiley:
You do need the will to learn, but I think you also need tools and resources to help you in the learning process. For me, without question, DPC has been my greatest resource for improving my photography, so I guess I am one of those members you are talking about. No other place provides me with the motivation that the weekly challenges provide, the inspiration on seeing images others are able to create on the same theme, feedback on my work, and a knowledge base eager to help if I have questions. I am an unapologetic fan of DPC. While it may not work as well for everyone, it works great for me. I am glad I found this place. |
Originally posted by Alexkc:
This is exactly what I think of DPC and the reason why I can say this place is so important for me. |
Me three.....
This place is the best thing that ever happened to me as a photographer.
It's been wonderful.
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02/07/2013 06:53:01 PM · #46 |
Originally posted by NikonJeb:
Originally posted by markwiley:
You do need the will to learn, but I think you also need tools and resources to help you in the learning process. For me, without question, DPC has been my greatest resource for improving my photography, so I guess I am one of those members you are talking about. No other place provides me with the motivation that the weekly challenges provide, the inspiration on seeing images others are able to create on the same theme, feedback on my work, and a knowledge base eager to help if I have questions. I am an unapologetic fan of DPC. While it may not work as well for everyone, it works great for me. I am glad I found this place. |
Originally posted by Alexkc:
This is exactly what I think of DPC and the reason why I can say this place is so important for me. |
Me three.....
This place is the best thing that ever happened to me as a photographer.
It's been wonderful. |
Me 4, petty politicking aside this is a great reservoir of knowledge - just check the forums for threads on ANYTHING pertaining to photography and there is usually at least one very informative thread to scroll through. |
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02/07/2013 07:32:45 PM · #47 |
Originally posted by snaffles:
Originally posted by NikonJeb:
Originally posted by markwiley:
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I am an unapologetic fan of DPC. While it may not work as well for everyone, it works great for me. I am glad I found this place. |
Originally posted by Alexkc:
This is exactly what I think of DPC and the reason why I can say this place is so important for me. |
Me three.....
This place is the best thing that ever happened to me as a photographer.
It's been wonderful. |
Me 4, petty politicking aside this is a great reservoir of knowledge
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Me 5...It is no accident that the biggest growth in my photography came during 2007-2008, when I was entering challenges every week. The challenges were a great motivator to get me out shooting, and to get me to spend time every week "perfecting" one or two images. At first I just got beat up in the challenges, but it motivated me to work on my skills, and there were others around me that were willing and able to help. I had to drop out of DPC for a couple of years because my life outside of photography got too busy. It's still busy, and I don't have time to spend 10+ hours per week "perfecting," but now I get more out of the side challenges and forums. |
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02/07/2013 08:31:33 PM · #48 |
those of us who joined early on, remember the growing pains of digital photography.
We were trading ideas on how to understand this new process.
Think back to what was available 10 years ago. I had a "brand-new" Canon 300D Rebel.
Here were others with the same exciting (!) equipment. We all explored the new technology.
Working together, we figured out how to use this technology in the pursuit of our own creativity.
Meanwhile, as it will, those among us with talent, such as Joey, and others,
moved far afield in their explorations.
For a long time they stuck around teaching those among us who could/would be taught.
A major explosion came along when a popular photography site called us "the best."
Then new folk came into the group
I don't remember the date, and I'm not gonna look it up. Still, then the dynamics changed.
With the addition of "say, this is good, but if you do this & that, it'll be even better!"
people began to chose sides, and complain!
Meanwhile, this site taught me so much, I was willing to go into a cooperative gallery.
Now?
That gallery has been successful enough to have lasted some 7 years and is still going strong.
I feel confident selling my work.
This site and its trading of information, through the forums and side challenges,
along with those tutorials that are on file, is a strong resource in its own right.
Where are the additions to those tutorials now?
Still, to me, the challenges are a bonus.
The folks who aren't pleased? Well - I have no words for them - they will find their own.
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02/07/2013 08:41:23 PM · #49 |
I can't read another one of these threads... holy cow.
I will say this, as a community of creatives, we are waaaay too over-analytical!!
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02/08/2013 02:21:59 AM · #50 |
Originally posted by sfalice:
The folks who aren't pleased? Well - I have no words for them - they will find their own. |
The words many have been waiting for:
So long and thanks for all the fish. |
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