Team Suck Clubhouse - New Quarters

04/19/2007 02:54:50 PM · #451

Playing with bubbles sounds like far too much fun to miss out on. I have a plan too :)

I did have a plan for kitchenware, but depends on the availability of me and the model I wanted between now and Sunday...

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

04/19/2007 03:22:06 PM · #452

I am quite uninspired by the current challenges. I have an idea (suck at it's best) for Kitchenware, and thought I would try to see what I can get for Rule of Thirds. Not feeling bubbly right now.

Melethia

Canon EOS-80D

04/19/2007 03:23:30 PM · #453

You could shoot an insect residing on a piece of kitchenware, next to a sink full of bubbles, making sure to have the insect on a rule of thirds. And shoot in landscape format. :-)

purpleflutterby13

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

04/19/2007 03:24:35 PM · #454

What, not even if it gives you an excuse to buy a bubble machine? Or open bottle after bottle of champagne in an attempt to get an action shot of the cork exploding outwards? My flatmates even suggested using a hula hoop to make a water bubble around a person...

Bubbles are great :)

04/19/2007 03:27:07 PM · #455

Thanks, all, for the premature congrats on my Insect shot. I am hoping for a new PB, although it will knock "Grief" off my top row. I'll just have to put it on the bottom row, because I'm not tired of it yet.

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

04/19/2007 03:29:31 PM · #456

Originally posted by Melethia:

You could shoot an insect residing on a piece of kitchenware, next to a sink full of bubbles, making sure to have the insect on a rule of thirds. And shoot in landscape format. :-)

I think you may have inspired me with that idea. Enthusiasm is returning. Go Team Suck!!

snaffles

Nikon D7100

04/19/2007 03:30:37 PM · #457

Not feeling the bubbles either...work's great, b/f and I less so...I don't know if it's best to try and keep it going or call it quits now...

Currently at 4.4 or something equally sucky on Hair. Bah. Well at least the lovely Svetlana liked it!

Color and Purple, welcome to the nuthouse! My brownie recipe * quick history * I decided I wanted to get into stock so I asked TS members to criticque my portfolio and suggest pix to submit so I could get my foot in the door. Many did so, and in exchange got a copy of my mummy's yummy brownie recipe. Time passed, and I got in with Fotolia, and was so overcome by joy that I posted my recipe on that thread for all TSers to enjoy. So it should still be on old TS HQ thread - if it isn't, PM me and I'll send it on. (Svetlana says they're good with pistachio ice cream).

Oh yeah re the 6 score thingy...I care more about improving technically, so even if I get a crappy score but comments that indicate my technical stuff is OK, I'm happy. Still I would like to get a 6 at some point in time...but I am NOT going to bend over backwards to please voters in order to do it! I want to do it on my terms.

Plan to take out my frustation tonight via camera and shoot Kitchenware, in my current mood, probably lots of sharp objects. Now don't go calling 911, I'm not going to hurt anyone!

Edit: typo

Message edited by author 2007-04-19 15:41:24.

04/19/2007 03:36:47 PM · #458

Originally posted by purpleflutterby13:

This was my last attempt at bubbles. I had no tripod in those days, and this garnered me a brown ribbon.

Tamron SP AF 17-50mm f/2.8 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) for Nikon

04/19/2007 03:38:37 PM · #459

Originally posted by kashi:

Soon I will have a card in the mail that states I am an official LLL Leader !

Hey, congrats! Finishing long efforts are always a cause for joy. :)

Tamron SP AF 17-50mm f/2.8 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) for Nikon

04/19/2007 03:42:28 PM · #460

Originally posted by JuliBoc:

Sadly, you cannot. I've tried and failed. :/

But you can put it in your bio section with this code. Just replace the curly brackets {} with square ones []
{thumb}463637{/thumb}

Note that after you save, it'll convert that into a much longer HTML string.

In answer to who's in what, I have a splendid idea for bubbles. Or I did, until I read purplebutterfly's idea of opening champagne bottles. Now THAT would be cool! :)

I also have enough kitchenware that something will probably come to me.

Message edited by author 2007-04-19 16:01:30.

purpleflutterby13

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

04/19/2007 03:43:11 PM · #461

Originally posted by levyj413:

Finishing long efforts are always a cause for joy. :)

Tomorrow morning I've got my last ever exam... Celebrations start from tomorrow afternoon onwards. Must involve:
-beer
-friends
-fire spinning

Just looked up what LLL is - sounds really good, congratulations :)

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

04/19/2007 03:44:01 PM · #462

Snaffles, glad you edited the last post. We don't want to see any sharp kitchenware sticking out of b/f. And I doubt there's much opportunity for horse training in jail.

snaffles

Nikon D7100

04/19/2007 03:49:19 PM · #463

True...well actually in some prisons they DO have the prisoners work with wild horses...and it does work. BF and I don't live together so no sharp objects will be sticking out of him.

Seems like the best thing is to keep brownie recipe on current thread to avoid confusion. Color and Purple, here you go!

Brownie recipe (can be doubled)

1 cup sugar
3/4 cup flour
1/2 cup cocoa powder
2 eggs
1/2 cup margarine (or butter if preferred)
1 tsp vanilla
3 tbsps water
*OPTIONAL* 1/2 cup chopped nuts or other foreign object of your choice

Sift sugar, cocoa and flour together into a bowl. Add all other ingredients and beat for at least 2 minutes (beater setting on medium seems best). If adding nuts or other foreign objects fold them in now. Pour batter into a greased 8-inch pan. Bake at 325 for 30 minutes. Let cool, cut into squares and EAT!

Enjoy kiddies! And let me know how they turn out!
PS what's LLL?

Edit: PS

Message edited by author 2007-04-19 15:50:12.

jaysonmc

Nikon D200

Nikon MF 105mm f/2.5 AIS

04/19/2007 03:50:03 PM · #464

Originally posted by JuliBoc:

This was my last attempt at bubbles. I had no tripod in those days, and this garnered me a brown ribbon.

Funny, I remember voting on this picture way back when.

xianart

Canon EOS-7D

Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

04/19/2007 03:55:32 PM · #465

LLL is the La Leche League, a wonderful pro-breastfeeding organisation that's been going for, well, forever.

xianart

Canon EOS-7D

Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

04/19/2007 04:02:34 PM · #466

ok, i now have 5 very positive, including 2 glowing, comments on my landscape, with an under 5 score. (4.7 now)

mist

Canon EOS-60D

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

04/19/2007 04:06:20 PM · #467

Originally posted by kashi:

I suspect you're right about that.

So, ignore them I shall, as I step out this afternoon to drop my Statement of Commitment in the mail to La Leche League Canada. Soon I will have a card in the mail that states I am an official LLL Leader ! It's been almost 18 months of work to get there, and I'm glad to be finishing the studying portion.

See, I read the comment on that photo and I think it was a fair comment to make. As someone who is as commited as you are to LLL you are unlikely to agree with such a comment, but please remember that disagreeing with a comment does not make the comment wrong, or hurtful, or mean that it was necessarily intended in a bad way. It's just what that person thinks.

bmartuch

Nikon D7200

Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G

04/19/2007 04:33:32 PM · #468

WOW, I got a favorite on my landscape shot and it's doing terrible. Surprise, Surprise!

NikonJeb

Nikon D850

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR

04/19/2007 05:30:43 PM · #469

Originally posted by levyj413:

Originally posted by NikonJeb:
As well as being rude and more a reflection of the poster than the photo or model, it's generally considered a breach of ethics at DPC and should be reported to SC.

I agree with the rest of what you said, Jeb, but I disagree that a comment criticizing the subject is unethical or inappropriate, as long as it doesn't use foul language. I don't mean "your model is ugly," but rather the subject matter. But even "the model is ugly" isn't something to complain to the SC about, IMO. We have to be adults and accept that some people might not like what we shoot, not go complaining to SC to make it all better.

Kashi, you know some people don't think breastfeeding should continue past a certain age. How you react is up to you. Given your opinions, I suggest ignoring them.

Umm....actually, "The model is ugly." is grounds for disciplinary action here at DPC.....that was my point.

It is wholly inappropriate and unnecessary. If you want to attack the photographer, that just isn't nice, but attacking the model is just plain out of line.

And unacceptable here. There was a *serious* stink about it and you can ask any SC member for the specifics.

Tamron SP AF 17-50mm f/2.8 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) for Nikon

04/19/2007 05:35:06 PM · #470

Originally posted by NikonJeb:

Umm....actually, "The model is ugly." is grounds for disciplinary action here at DPC.....that was my point.

Got an example? You're making a very strong claim, so I'm curious.

If you mean the comments on "Cobra Charmer," I don't recall any actual disciplinary action.

jaysonmc

Nikon D200

Nikon MF 105mm f/2.5 AIS

04/19/2007 05:50:52 PM · #471

Hey, just curious if Quiet_observation is every coming back or is it permanent? Couldn't find an update on either site. Just wondering, it would be a shame to see her go.

raish

Olympus C-2500L

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

04/19/2007 05:51:03 PM · #472

I have a picture of the kitchen in - er - the kitchen challenge. Remains to be seen if I can stand the heat :)

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

04/19/2007 06:03:45 PM · #473

Deb, thanks for your very thorough and helpful comment on my landscape shot.

I have a brown ribbon contender in the Kitchenware challenge. Can't let those 6s go to my head.

noraneko

Canon EOS R5

04/19/2007 06:16:54 PM · #474

Originally posted by bmartuch:

WOW, I got a favorite on my landscape shot and it's doing terrible. Surprise, Surprise!

The fave is way more important than the score in my lowly opinion. Excellent, Bob! BTW, I commented on lots of insect photos. Hope I got to some suckers - am really curious about

JuliBoc's shot...