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Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6

03/12/2006 10:24:36 AM · #101

Originally posted by idnic:

Yeah, I'm going to be the one to stir the pot again......

The description says "Pick exactlly two....."
yet I see pictures that include many items besides those items on the list.

The way I read it, the image should include ONLY the two chosen items.

I can see where you're coming from... but I really got tired of voting on the same things over and over... heels and feathers, heels and bikes, heels and feathers, heels and bikes. Makes for an incredibly boring challenge without adding something else into the mix to help tie things together in a unique way. But, just as some are voting down for adding in an extra person or prop, I'm voting up for creativity.

Quantaray AF 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 LD Tele-Macro for Canon

03/12/2006 10:32:12 AM · #102

Back to the subject at hand.

Going UP!

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Prime_Time

Nikon D80

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

03/12/2006 10:37:29 AM · #103

Better than I thought I would be

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Quantaray AF 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 LD Tele-Macro for Canon

03/12/2006 10:49:43 AM · #104

Well, I know "I" am having fun, but not as much fun as Spurs so it seems! I would love to be in the 5.9 or 6.0 range! LOL...

Rose

Canon EF 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 USM

03/12/2006 11:04:51 AM · #105

Originally posted by laurielblack:

Between this statement and all the ludicrous bifocal discussion, there is very little fun to be had in challenges like this one anymore. If this is how anal people are going to be, it's answered fully the nagging question of whether or not I should renew in a few weeks (not that anyone gives a rat's ass). This place has slowly lost it's collective mind over the past two years.

Oh hang around, I'm gonna have fun no matter what. :-)

BakerBug

Canon EOS-20D

03/12/2006 11:15:19 AM · #106

I just wanted to personally apologize if I had caused you to feel DPC is not fun. When I posted the question about regular glasses vs. bifocals, it was just that, a question. My goal was not to try to sabotage anyoneâ��s score or cause a big controversy. I just wanted to know what other people thought! I did not even consider that there are bifocals without a line.

CEJ

Canon EOS-40D

Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

03/12/2006 11:18:39 AM · #107

Originally posted by idnic:

"Pick exactlly two....."

Hmm..complete the line: Choose exactly two of the following and use them in your photo

I believe the operative word here is 'in'. If all you were to use were the two items it would have said 'as your photo.'

Quantaray AF 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 LD Tele-Macro for Canon

03/12/2006 11:23:42 AM · #108

Can I make a suggestion? I rarely come in the forums and ask others "opinions" on what a description means in a challenge ANY MORE and for this exact reason. Now, I read it and take it as I see it, and if I have questions I research those questions I have online through search engines or ask others OUTSIDE of this venue their opinion.

For instance, in this particular instance, had one simply put the word "bifocals" in Google and clicked on images, the answer would have been clearly given.

Ask such questions in forums and you will get an answer, and sometimes from me, in which would explain what "I believe" it to mean. Others will disagree, call it anal, say DPC is no longer fun, it's swaying votes, and even threaten to leave. LOL....I have seen this happen MANY MANY times. I get over it and move on. It's ONLY a site and only a FORUM. Don't make apologies for having a question, and certainly don't take meltdowns by others with any seriousness. I used to have them. Now I find such rhetoric to be funny, silly, and for the most part ridiculous and unfounded. It gets a bit borish and we all have our little quams. You live and learn.

But for the newbies out there who have questions on certain words used in descriptions, just look them up in a dictionary or do a search for websites or images, and then choose your best course of action.

Best thing to remember is to shoot what YOU LOVE. It's all subjective in the end, and will really have no effect either way on your score. Those who will vote your photo down for whatever reason will also be followed by those that will vote it up for the same reason. It really even's itself out pretty much. No harm done. :)

Back to scores, mine is on a steady incline. I think Sunday's make people happy!

Rose

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CEJ

Canon EOS-40D

Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

03/12/2006 11:27:35 AM · #109

my score is on a steady decline

Message edited by author 2006-03-12 11:27:49.

Melethia

Canon EOS-80D

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

03/12/2006 11:31:02 AM · #110

Originally posted by Alienyst:

my score is on a steady decline

Right there with you on that slippery slope.

Quantaray AF 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 LD Tele-Macro for Canon

03/12/2006 11:31:29 AM · #111

Originally posted by fotomann_forever:

Originally posted by laurielblack:

Between this statement and all the ludicrous bifocal discussion, there is very little fun to be had in challenges like this one anymore. If this is how anal people are going to be, it's answered fully the nagging question of whether or not I should renew in a few weeks (not that anyone gives a rat's ass). This place has slowly lost it's collective mind over the past two years.

Oh hang around, I'm gonna have fun no matter what. :-)

Hmmm, yes, I've seen your fun and more that I could have lived without as a visual! LOL....I think you should change your username to nastyboy! :)

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Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro for Canon

03/12/2006 11:32:21 AM · #112

Mine is settling in the mid fives ... about where all my entries settle. Really thought I had a winner here.

Jutilda

Canon EOS-7D

03/12/2006 11:42:40 AM · #113

Still falling. Down to the 5.8's today. I guess I'm fooling myself lately when I think I'll actually do better than average. AUGHHHHHH

margiemu

Canon EOS-20D

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

03/12/2006 11:46:01 AM · #114

I didn't have the time to participate in this challenge yesterday, but these pictures are absolutely hilarious! I'm sitting at my computer wiping my eyes, I've been laughing so hard. Good job all of you!!

DustDevil

Canon EOS-70D

Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM

03/12/2006 12:22:53 PM · #115

Originally posted by margiemu:

As long as one person laughed at mine I would gladly take 1.

03/12/2006 12:40:03 PM · #116

One of these days I'm gonna shoot one of those high-scoring pretty images ... :-) NOT!

I'll take my lumps, just for the laughs.

Quantaray AF 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 LD Tele-Macro for Canon

03/12/2006 01:27:06 PM · #117

Still going up! I'm having a pleasant Sunday. Maybe I will be on page 2 or 3 after all! LOL...

Going to predict a final score of 5.7; however, I did want a 6.0. Oh well, close enough!

Just got in my Education shot. Something I haven't done before technically, so it should be interesting and I was so pleased with how it came out. I may even do it over and over just to try different things. I'm getting back my health and my mojo!

Now I have to try my hand at some video games with my son and then put on the lazagna and meatball dinner. The update button can wait for now. I'm happy to leave it as is for the afternoon :)

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smilebig4me1x

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

03/12/2006 01:44:08 PM · #118

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Im with dustdevil....getting a few giggles outta my entry makes the score unimportant!

Rae-Ann

Fujifilm FinePix S9000

03/12/2006 01:50:35 PM · #119

Well Rose, glad you are having an good Sunday! Congrats on the incline!! :))
I have gone from an 8 last night, to a 5.5 at bedtime, to a now, 5.1!! Yikes!! I actually thought THIS one was better .....
I better go out and shoot before I go under 5!

Quantaray AF 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 LD Tele-Macro for Canon

03/12/2006 02:38:55 PM · #120

Originally posted by Rae-Ann:

Gosh, I never pay attention to the first scores that come in. They are usually pretty high anyway. As for the 5.1, I wouldn't worry about that either. They usually go up more than down. Being in the 5's at all is pretty darn good. Mine could drop as fast as yours rises. LOL...One never knows till it's over! My best to you!!!

Rose

skewsme

Canon EOS-6D

Canon EF 200mm f/2.8 L II USM Lens

03/12/2006 02:54:05 PM · #121

Yeah, keep it lumpy! Those who neat-image their personalities ain't never gonna bring in da noise ;-)

Originally posted by fotomann_forever:

One of these days I'm gonna shoot one of those high-scoring pretty images ... :-) NOT!

I'll take my lumps, just for the laughs.

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

03/12/2006 03:06:51 PM · #122

Originally posted by meanwile:

Those who neat-image their personalities ain't never gonna bring in da noise ;-)

I absolutely LOVE that analogy!

BrennanOB

Canon EOS-1D Mark II

03/12/2006 05:03:31 PM · #123

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Houston,we have a problem. It looks like this one is going to burn up on re-entry.

ShutterPug

Canon EOS-6D

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

03/12/2006 05:48:24 PM · #124

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Score is not that bad - may make it back into the 6's yet. The 22 comments are all positive - well all but one. One bad seed isn't gonna ruin it for me.

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