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04/20/2011 01:30:39 PM · #26 |
How old is your brother? Can he go live with one of the uncles?
Regarding the photography -- best thing to do is just compete against yourself. Figure out your average score, and see if you can improve it. I consider a photo a success when I beat my average.
Also, realize that, even if the ones you take by accident are better, you'll learn so much by forcing the issue. Then when the opportunities come your way, you'll know more what to do with them.
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04/20/2011 01:38:28 PM · #27 |
Originally posted by Tolt:
This is the friendliest site I've ever been on in my life. Everyone is so supportive. |
At least outside of the shark tank! Yes we have a shark tank. It's on the main page, cleverly disguised as "Challenges open for submission"
Originally posted by Tolt:
You know what I'm quickly realising about this site.. My photos are very low-grade, amateur, pre-hobby type photos.. But the ones I take by accident are heaps better than the ones I take with a specific challenge in mind. I'M DOOMED! LOL! |
Nah, you'll learn from it and get better very quickly. A couple of things that can help jump start the learning: comment on the photos you vote on, especially the ones you give mid-range 4 & 5 votes to. It's easy to figure out why the good ones are good and the sucky ones suck, but you will learn the most from analyzing the mid range ones. Why they are not bad but not great either. You will learn things you can apply to your own photography. The other thing is to get involved with some others for feedback. I've found that blunt but well intentioned feedback on potential entries is one of the strongest learning experiences to be had here. Most people will skip voting on anything they have given feedback on, unless they truly feel they can vote fairly and unbiased.
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04/20/2011 01:55:34 PM · #28 |
Originally posted by Tolt:
Thanks for the directions. I shant be mistaken for a guy again. :)
It's probably a bit unladylike to post a violent rant about drugs and fathers, LOL. Anyone would have come to the same conclusion. |
Seems a personlike rant to me. I don't really know from **** but it also seems like smart behaviour (let it out - tell us about it) :) |
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04/20/2011 05:31:09 PM · #29 |
My brother is 16, and fortunately he lives with my mom, who is a wonderful person.. But I'm afraid it's one of those situations where she allows him to do whatever he wants, because she thinks it will make him happy (he is very depressed). He has a job, so that's something..
I've already voted on the challenges, and I did comment some, but my comments were FAR from helpful, lol! I know what I like and what I don't, but it's hard to say exactly what it is that I do or don't like. I do have some experience with photography, but it's basicly stuff I learned in a highschool art class, LOL!
I love how frequently the new challenges come up. I can't wait to enter, or more importantly, to improve somewhat. :)
I like to talk to people about anything and everything. I used to drive my mom insane when I was little. :X |
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04/20/2011 05:49:41 PM · #30 |
Originally posted by Tolt:
I used to drive my mom insane when I was little. :X |
Understood. Insanity is hereditary, you get it from your kids.
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04/20/2011 05:55:30 PM · #31 |
Tolt... I am truly touched by your situation.
I just sent you a message. Please read it and put it to use.
It isn't much, but I do believe you will like it. :O)
Ray
Message edited by author 2011-04-20 18:02:17. |
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04/20/2011 07:32:20 PM · #32 |
Originally posted by Yo_Spiff:
Originally posted by Tolt:
I used to drive my mom insane when I was little. :X |
Understood. Insanity is hereditary, you get it from your kids. |
LOL! I wish I could have that as a bumper sticker, it'd make a great mother's day present!
Ray, I do not know where to access my messages or how to read them. D: I am still quite new to the site. I know how to message other people but not how to read my own messages. |
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04/20/2011 08:52:17 PM · #33 |
| D: Oh dear I think I broke it... |
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04/20/2011 09:39:47 PM · #34 |
:D Wait I unbroke it.
I am so happy I might cry. |
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04/21/2011 12:05:26 AM · #35 |
Originally posted by Tolt:
:D Wait I unbroke it. |
Glad to hear that. I was going to be pretty mad if you'd broken the internet.
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04/21/2011 02:39:47 AM · #36 |
Originally posted by Yo_Spiff:
Originally posted by Tolt:
:D Wait I unbroke it. |
Glad to hear that. I was going to be pretty mad if you'd broken the internet. |
Nah - we can get another one. |
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04/21/2011 05:29:29 AM · #37 |
Originally posted by Tolt:
:D Wait I unbroke it.
I am so happy I might cry. |
Welcome aboard...I am certain you will enjoy your stay and the wonderful family that DPC truly is.
Ray |
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04/21/2011 08:30:51 AM · #38 |
| LOL I'm curious to know where we could get another one, but afraid to ask... |
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