Craptography.com - DPChallenge Forums

11/16/2006 12:29:10 PM · #1

Some of you are doubtless familiar with JP's

alfresco phrase "craptography" which he uses to describe not-quite-amazing images.

With that loosely in mind, we have captured the rights to Craptography.com and would now like to build a website that makes the most of the phrase. Kind of a home on the web for craptographers.

So, ok, here is the question and where participation would be very appreciated:

What do you think when you hear "craptography"?

Does it relate to you in any way?

What features/functions would you expect to see on a Craptography website?

Do you have any ideas for logos or "site motto"?

Will JP win the world series?

Ok, forget the last one. :) Any help is much appreciated.

Craptography.com

Message edited by author 2006-11-16 17:48:49.

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

11/16/2006 12:34:04 PM · #2

Originally posted by idnic:

What do you think when you hear "craptography"?

We had this guy in Kenya that started photgraphing scat... Need I say more?

Originally posted by idnic:

Does it relate to you in any way?

God I hope not, but it might.

Originally posted by idnic:

What features/functions would you expect to see on a Craptography website?

Mockery galore.

Originally posted by idnic:

Do you have any ideas for logos or "site motto"?

No.

Originally posted by idnic:

Will JP win the world series?

Yes.

scalvert

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

11/16/2006 12:41:40 PM · #3

Originally posted by idnic:

Do you have any ideas for logos or "site motto"?

"Pictures Worth a Thousand Turds"

I'd like to use "Kodak Movements," but somehow I think that might be a problem. ;-)

Message edited by author 2006-11-16 12:45:30.

Bear_Music

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

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

11/16/2006 12:41:51 PM · #4

Is this gonna be a site where you post crap you have "discovered", or a place for us to post crap of our own? IN other words, are we making fun of other peoples' work, or of our own?

R.

11/16/2006 12:43:41 PM · #5

Originally posted by Bear_Music:

Is this gonna be a site where you post crap you have "discovered", or a place for us to post crap of our own? IN other words, are we making fun of other peoples' work, or of our own?

I think the answer should be, "Yes."

lol

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

11/16/2006 12:47:03 PM · #6

Originally posted by _eug:

Originally posted by Bear_Music:
Is this gonna be a site where you post crap you have "discovered", or a place for us to post crap of our own? IN other words, are we making fun of other peoples' work, or of our own?

I think the answer should be, "Yes."

lol

Yeah, me too! :)

scalvert

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

11/16/2006 12:55:40 PM · #7

More mottos:

Seeing is Disbelieving
Photographs Shot Fatally
WWYT?
Take My Photo, Please
*Shutter*
Next Time, Please Leave the Lens Cap On
Point & Shoot & Miss
An Aiiieee for Photography
Way Outtakes
A Site for Sore Eyes

Message edited by author 2006-11-16 13:00:16.

agenkin

Mattel Barbie Photo Designer Digital Camera

Nikon MF Nikkor 20mm f/3.5 AIS

11/16/2006 12:55:56 PM · #8

I don't get it, you started a web site, but are not sure what to do with it? Shouldn't it be the other way around? :)

What's craptography in your understanding? What do you mean by "home to craptographers"?

I have not heard the word before, but to me it sounds synonymous to 'hairy mushroom cat sunset'; most of so-called photography of matches, water droplets, hairy insects, plants, cats, and, the last but not the least, landscapes painted in PS on top of a photograph - all fill the bill for this genre.

alfresco

Nikon D700

11/16/2006 12:57:22 PM · #9

Originally posted by idnic:

Originally posted by _eug:

Originally posted by Bear_Music:
Is this gonna be a site where you post crap you have "discovered", or a place for us to post crap of our own? IN other words, are we making fun of other peoples' work, or of our own?

I think the answer should be, "Yes."

lol

Yeah, me too! :)

And I as well. :)

thegrandwazoo

Nikon D750

11/16/2006 12:58:10 PM · #10

Craptography.com

"We just don't care..."

thegrandwazoo

Nikon D750

11/16/2006 12:59:15 PM · #11

"If your picture stinks you are in the right place."

Citadel

Nikon D7500

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

11/16/2006 12:59:55 PM · #12

//websitesthatsuck.com/ would be good inspiration for craptography.com. Learn to take good pictures by seeing bad ones.

Message edited by author 2006-11-16 13:00:14.

Photologist

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max

11/16/2006 01:11:43 PM · #13

Originally posted by scalvert:

When I think of "Craptography", I think of crap (as in dog crap or poo), so...

"Craptography --Keeping one eye in the viewfinder, the other where you are stepping." :-D

or

"Craptography --Where craptographers don't give a damn!"

or

"Craptography --Where craptographers use Craptoshop CS2"

or

"Craptography --Craptographers helping Craptographers"

or

"Craptography --Where your eyes bleed."

or

"Craptography --Just like Medusa"

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM II

11/16/2006 01:12:55 PM · #14

I like that Craig!

Some great motto ideas, I should have known Shannon and Erick would be full of 'em! :D

And no, we didn't start a website and now need ideas, we have a concept and a domain name and now want to build a website. Agenkin, your answer to "what does craptography mean to you" is exactally what I was hoping to hear. Its a non-word (officially), but it has instant connotations, that's why I think its a concept-word that communicates well.

Hmmm you think Crazy Doll Lady will loan us a shot for the homepage? :D

colyla

Canon EOS-50D

11/16/2006 01:15:17 PM · #15

Originally posted by scalvert:

Originally posted by idnic:
Do you have any ideas for logos or "site motto"?

"Pictures Worth a Thousand Turds"

I'd like to use "Kodak Movements," but somehow I think that might be a problem. ;-)

ROFLMAO!!!!!

alfresco

Nikon D700

11/16/2006 01:18:21 PM · #16

Originally posted by idnic:

Hmmm you think Crazy Doll Lady will loan us a shot for the homepage? :D

I have a current challenge entry that will do :(

The websitesthatsuck vein is good - I'd forgotten about them!

"Better Photography Through Negative Reinforcement"

11/16/2006 01:21:42 PM · #17

Originally posted by alfresco:

Originally posted by idnic:
Hmmm you think Crazy Doll Lady will loan us a shot for the homepage? :D

I have a current challenge entry that will do :(

The websitesthatsuck vein is good - I'd forgotten about them!

"Better Photography Through Negative Reinforcement"

Oh! "Howto to Quit Beating the Crap outta your Camera."

alfresco

Nikon D700

Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS for Canon

11/16/2006 01:24:58 PM · #18

Don't Blame Your Camera, Blame Yourself

ElGordo

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

11/16/2006 01:27:20 PM · #19

A substantial portion of my entire portfolio probably qualifies...

I experiment a lot and the results are usually not worth the effort!

vxpra

Pentax K100D

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

11/16/2006 01:34:56 PM · #20

I have a couple of classic shots of the inside of my camera bag I'd like to contribute.

"Manure, even in its finest and purest form, is nothing more than crap."

How about a 'crappiest' of the day page.

LeeD

Canon EOS-30D

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

11/16/2006 01:39:00 PM · #21

Originally posted by scalvert:

A Site for Sore Eyes

A sore for sighted eyes!

soup

Canon EOS-30D

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

11/16/2006 01:57:05 PM · #22

' all the crap that's fit to print '

' for sore eyes only '

' where photos are worth their weight in crap '

' no skill required '

' reaching to the bottom of the barrel and beyond '

Message edited by author 2006-11-16 13:57:29.

11/16/2006 01:58:38 PM · #23

:D I love No Skill Required. lol