Commenting Prompts Side Challenge

Olympus 17mm f/1.8 M.Zuiko

09/29/2026 01:54:05 PM · #1

This thread is here to challenge people to comment on specific challenges, using prompts. It was inspired by the Untitled challenge. It was really nice to see titles from commenters on every photo.

As an example, let's write a story for photos in the Capture an Adventure challenge. After all, the description says "focus on storytelling" so let's tell some stories!

(Of course, you don't have to comment on every photo, and you don't have to always follow the prompt. This is just inspiration to comment.)

Acceptable posts in this thread:

-letting us know that you are playing along in a particular challenge. that inspires the rest of us.
-congratulations and praise to commenters after a challenge is over.
-your own idea for a prompt tied to a specific challenge
-questions and constructive comments

Not wanted in this thread:
Negativity, comments about how you won't be playing, or a debate about the merit of this side challenge. If you have a problem with it, start your own thread or pm me or SC to complain about it, but please leave this thread alone.

Message edited by author 2026-09-29 13:55:04.

MargaretNet

Sony DSC-RX100 VII

09/29/2026 01:56:10 PM · #2

Good on you, Don, I would play but I am too tired, sorry.

PennyStreet

OM System OM-5

09/29/2026 02:25:28 PM · #3

Capture an Adventure is a good place to start, in part because there are only 16 entries (although you did say we don't have to do them all).
I have already commented on all of the photos in this particular challenge but not with stories.
I'm willing to elaborate on a few so I guess that's a yes, I'll play. I wish I were better with words but I will try.
It appears we have 2 days and 9 hours left to get this done.

glad2badad

Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II

Olympus 60mm f/2.8 Macro M.Zuiko Digital ED

09/29/2026 02:44:08 PM · #4

We can always use more comments! Good idea. Thanks!

PennyStreet

OM System OM-5

Olympus 17mm f/1.8 M.Zuiko

09/29/2026 04:37:07 PM · #5

Question.... how long is a "story".

Edit... I mean, couldn't any comment be a story if you say it is?

Message edited by author 2026-09-29 16:42:03.

tnun

Ricoh GR III

Pentax DA 18-135mm F3.5-5.6ED AL [IF] WR DC

09/29/2026 04:53:12 PM · #6

Alas, I totally missed that we were to supply a title - way more fun than commenting.

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0 L IS

09/29/2026 05:12:34 PM · #7

Originally posted by PennyStreet:

Question.... how long is a "story".

see my next answer

Originally posted by PennyStreet:

Edit... I mean, couldn't any comment be a story if you say it is?

yes

Art Roflmao

Canon EOS-6D Mark II

09/29/2026 05:17:31 PM · #8

I'm playing along in the Adventure challenge (to inspire the rest of you).

Will you be giving out awards for the best stories? 😁

glad2badad

Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II

Olympus 60mm f/2.8 Macro M.Zuiko Digital ED

09/29/2026 05:37:22 PM · #9

We need Spiffy! I think the Grog collective has stashed him away somewhere. :-)

Pentax DA 18-135mm F3.5-5.6ED AL [IF] WR DC

09/29/2026 10:39:16 PM · #10

Originally posted by Art Roflmao:

Will you be giving out awards for the best stories? 😁

I wasn't planning to, but I could do some kind of pretentious Booker Prize nonsense or somesuch.

tnun

Ricoh GR III

09/29/2026 11:29:15 PM · #11

I want pretentious Booker Prize nonsense!

Art Roflmao

Canon EOS-6D Mark II

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0 L IS

09/30/2026 12:40:07 AM · #12

Originally posted by tnun:

I want pretentious Booker Prize nonsense!

ALL PRETENTIOUS BOOKER PRIZE NONSENSE ARE BELONG TO ME!

nam

Sony DSLR-A580

Sony DT 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical ED

09/30/2026 10:05:33 AM · #13

Oh my,

posthumous, just . . . oh my.

Need I say I just read the comment on my own entry?

vawendy

Sony Alpha a1 II

Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS

09/30/2026 01:17:10 PM · #14

I'm sorry -- I feel incredibly stupid right now, but I'm not understanding using a prompt? I'm intrigued, but confused. Am I supposed to tell a story in the comment? Am I supposed to figure out their story? And how does this the apply to the numbers challenge or A part of a thing?

Please forgive me -- I'm a unimaginative math person. And I welcome new ways of looking at things, but my glasses are fogged up, at the moment, so I don't know what I'm seeing. Please help!

Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS

09/30/2026 01:25:04 PM · #15

Originally posted by vawendy:

Okay, math person, you can either a) create a side challenge or b) do the side challenge.

Currently only one challenge has been created: Write a story for the "Capture an Adventure" challenge. That means commenting on challenge entries and making up stories for the photos. That's all there is to it.

vawendy

Sony Alpha a1 II

09/30/2026 01:32:57 PM · #16

Originally posted by posthumous:

Originally posted by vawendy:
I'm sorry -- I feel incredibly stupid right now, but I'm not understanding using a prompt? I'm intrigued, but confused. Am I supposed to tell a story in the comment? Am I supposed to figure out their story? And how does this the apply to the numbers challenge or A part of a thing?

Please forgive me -- I'm a unimaginative math person. And I welcome new ways of looking at things, but my glasses are fogged up, at the moment, so I don't know what I'm seeing. Please help!

Okay, math person, you can either a) create a side challenge or b) do the side challenge.

Currently only one challenge has been created: Write a story for the "Capture an Adventure" challenge. That means commenting on challenge entries and making up stories for the photos. That's all there is to it.

Ok -- that just got a little buried for me. Making up stories for the photos is clear enough now to get through to my addled brain. Thanks!

vawendy

Sony Alpha a1 II

Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS

09/30/2026 01:37:15 PM · #17

Originally posted by vawendy:

Originally posted by posthumous:

Originally posted by vawendy:
I'm sorry -- I feel incredibly stupid right now, but I'm not understanding using a prompt? I'm intrigued, but confused. Am I supposed to tell a story in the comment? Am I supposed to figure out their story? And how does this the apply to the numbers challenge or A part of a thing?

Please forgive me -- I'm a unimaginative math person. And I welcome new ways of looking at things, but my glasses are fogged up, at the moment, so I don't know what I'm seeing. Please help!

Okay, math person, you can either a) create a side challenge or b) do the side challenge.

Currently only one challenge has been created: Write a story for the "Capture an Adventure" challenge. That means commenting on challenge entries and making up stories for the photos. That's all there is to it.

Ok -- that just got a little buried for me. Making up stories for the photos is clear enough now to get through to my addled brain. Thanks!

Adding: after I just went and commented on one, I realize now why I'm a math person. It was really pitiful!