DPC FAQ Addendum - DPChallenge Forums

05/30/2005 03:00:49 PM · #51

39. Who the hell are "D & L" ?

Answer: They are the gatekeepers. D&L stands for Dragons & Lions.

Message edited by author 2005-05-30 15:12:32.

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

05/30/2005 03:12:17 PM · #52

40. I don't have a Woody. I've tried to get one, but was never able. I see lots of members here have woodies. Can DPC help me get one?

Answer: You can try this, but most likely you need to go to a whole 'nother type of picture site or respond to your spam emails.

garrywhite2

Canon EOS-7D

05/30/2005 03:17:37 PM · #53

41. I commented on a photograph in the "Grapefruit" challenge. I suggested only a moron would submit a strawberry when the challenge clearly requested pictures of grapefruit. The photographer did not mark my comment as helpful. Can I request a Site Council member to mark the comment as helpful?

Yes, of course. PM each SC member immediately and they will help you.

Message edited by author 2005-05-30 15:17:51.

Brad

Olympus OM-D E-M1

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

05/30/2005 03:29:19 PM · #54

42. If I have a really great idea for a challenge but is past the cut-off time. Can I simply get in a plane, fly West, set my camera to that time zone, take the picture and fly back in time to submit it?

Answer: No - plane travel will not turn back time. On second thought, stay in the plane instead.
A Stewardess will be along to assist you shortly.

Message edited by author 2005-05-30 15:29:45.

ergo

05/30/2005 03:33:39 PM · #55

Originally posted by nico_blue:

Originally posted by laurielblack:
32. Why don't my pictures of burned skies and moody landscapes score as high as others' photos do?

The answer is simple. In order to win a ribbon with a burned sky and moody landscape, you must move to Iceland. That, or take an extended holiday there, setting the date on your camera ahead for every shot in the hopes you can shoehorn them into challenges by creative title usage. Iceland is your only hope. ;o)

omg, i am soo doing that!

I think the Iceland mention is too specific and has too much pejorative connotation. I suggest the two instances of "Iceland" be replaced with "a country that shall not be mentioned in this context to allow for political correctness and sensitivity, but everyone knows which one we mean. It's the one with the beautiful sun, beautiful people and beautiful almost everything."

saracat

Pentax K10D

Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF

05/30/2005 03:43:38 PM · #56

Originally posted by kpriest:

Thank you, Ken!!
:D
Sara

Kavey

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

Sigma 18-125mm f/3.5-5.6 DC for Canon

05/30/2005 04:24:11 PM · #57

Originally posted by kpriest:

39. Who the hell are "D & L" ?
Answer: They are the gatekeepers. D&L stands for Dragons & Lions.

ROFL I nearly peed my pants again!

Bear_Music

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

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

05/30/2005 04:27:54 PM · #58

40. Where is Kansas and why isn't Dorothy there anymore?

Answer: Kansas is someplace flat. Dorothy moved to Iceland.

kevrobertson

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

05/30/2005 04:50:00 PM · #59

41. I have just won my first ribbon. How do i make sure that everybody who ever visits the site knows about it?

Answer. No matter what the forum topic is about, tag this fact on to the end of every thread. PMing the site council is also a good idea.

Message edited by author 2005-05-30 16:51:33.

05/30/2005 05:08:26 PM · #60

43. What is a troll?

Answer:Look in your profile for your average score given. You are a troll if yours is under 4.8!

05/30/2005 05:10:03 PM · #61

Originally posted by Kavey:

ROFL I nearly peed my pants again!

Again? If I recall, last time you weren't wearing pants. ;-)

Originally posted by bear_music:

Answer: Kansas is someplace flat. Dorothy moved to Iceland.

Originally posted by kevrobertson:

41. I have just won my first ribbon. How do i make sure that everybody who ever visits the site knows about it?
Answer. No matter what the forum topic is about, tag this fact on to the end of every thread. PMing the site council is also a good idea.

Addendum to that addendum: Also put it in a graphic and add it to your signature (make sure it's very tall), people love this!

:P - Congrats, Kev!

kevrobertson

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

05/30/2005 05:25:34 PM · #62

Thank you Ken,
SOOOOOOOOO funny.
i think i have peed Kaveys pants (which is why she wasn't wearing them).

edit. Bugger, sig never worked. (am too busy taking prize winning photographs to learn how to work the technicalities of sigs)

Message edited by author 2005-05-30 17:26:58.

kevrobertson

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

Sigma 18-125mm f/3.5-5.6 DC for Canon

05/30/2005 05:28:58 PM · #63

Got it
:)

Kavey

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

05/30/2005 05:32:54 PM · #64

Originally posted by kpriest:

Originally posted by Kavey:
ROFL I nearly peed my pants again!

Again? If I recall, last time you weren't wearing pants. ;-)

Ok, now I am blushing... I'm senile... I forgot the details!

Message edited by author 2005-05-30 17:33:52.

Kavey

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

Sigma 18-125mm f/3.5-5.6 DC for Canon

05/30/2005 05:33:38 PM · #65

Originally posted by kevrobertson:

Thank you Ken,
SOOOOOOOOO funny.
i think i have peed Kaveys pants (which is why she wasn't wearing them).

ROFL OMG!

05/30/2005 05:37:13 PM · #66

44. When I try to submit my picture, it says it's too big. When I make it small enough to submit, I get comments about my picture being too small. What can I do?
A. In Photoshop, create a new layer above your photo. Use the fill tool and fill the layer with white. Now, flatten the image, save for web, and submit it with a title "High Key [fill in the blank]."

05/30/2005 05:39:27 PM · #67

Originally posted by Digital Quixote:

Addendum to that addendum: Or trade your camera in for a sub-2MP camera to get smaller photos. Plenty of members who would be able to accomodate you on that trade.

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX Aspherical DF for Nikon

05/30/2005 05:49:35 PM · #68

45. What can I do to stop getting comments about my pictures being too dark?
A. It is a popularly held misconception that your monitor needs to be calibrated. Instead, just make your pictures lighter! It's faster, cheaper and easier.

Apple iPhone

05/30/2005 05:52:32 PM · #69

Originally posted by Digital Quixote:

Or submit enough flashlights so we can see em properly

05/30/2005 05:57:05 PM · #70

46. I am thinking about getting a new computer. What should I get?
A. Patience grasshopper. If you now have a Mac, get a PC. If you now have a PC, get a Mac. The time and money you will spend on the new platform will distract you from your photography and improve my chances of winning a ribbon.

05/30/2005 06:02:38 PM · #71

47. I'm thinking of getting a new digital camera. what should I get?
A. A Rebel Digital EON 70 NIKONOS D II S PrettyPIX. They come in pink and orange!

Edit: Refer to FAQ 22 above.

Message edited by author 2005-05-30 18:43:50.

05/30/2005 07:17:08 PM · #72

48. What can I do to stop getting comments that my images are out of focus?

Answer: Turn your autofocus back on.

Message edited by author 2005-05-30 19:17:21.

05/30/2005 07:21:13 PM · #73

Originally posted by Digital Quixote:

Alternate answer:

Remove your lens cap.

05/30/2005 07:33:38 PM · #74

49. How do you take ribbon winning DPC Challenge submissions?

Answer: Stop trying so hard.