I know im the new guy...but - DPChallenge Forums

07/19/2007 03:48:56 PM · #1

Ive noticed that no matter what the challenge topic is, there are at least 5 macro shots of bugs or flowers, no matter how they fit the challenge. Not a criticism, just a fact. Well maybe slightly a criticism.

smardaz

07/19/2007 03:50:44 PM · #2

Originally posted by ajdelaware:

those types of shots are certainly popular, i think maybe it's just a case of people shooting what they like or feel is their strength...

07/19/2007 03:53:28 PM · #3

And it is defintely a strong point for a lot of them, the shots are often breathtaking, but its just like - c'mon now, bugs and flower macros arent the answer to everrrrrry challenge.

07/19/2007 03:54:03 PM · #4

It is surprising how plants and bugs fit so many challenges. Next challenge, try seeing how a Macro shot will fit. You'll be amazed at how easily they do fit without any shoehorning. Plus, a lot people here seem to specialise in Macros.

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

07/19/2007 03:56:19 PM · #5

Ive yet to enter a challenge, but whats the point of entering a challenge if it isnt going to pull you out of your bugs and plants comfort zone? I dont know, I might just be a dick haha.

Elvis_L

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

07/19/2007 04:04:39 PM · #6

Originally posted by ajdelaware:

Ive yet to enter a challenge, but whats the point of entering a challenge if it isnt going to pull you out of your bugs and plants comfort zone? I dont know, I might just be a dick haha.

the challenge isn't to get out of your comfort zone, it is to shoot for the challenge. Why can't people just shoot what they want to. if people don't like they can vote accordingly, but maybe, just maybe someone who shoots only people decides to shoot a macro of a bug because they are getting out of thier comfort zone and shooting something other than portraits. then someone votes them down saying "stop shooting bugs and do something different" but for them it is different.

Nikon AF Nikkor 28-85mm 1:3.5-4.5

07/19/2007 04:08:49 PM · #7

I guess I misinterpreted the intention of a challenge. To me a challenge (in any form - not just on here) is something that makes you work harder, that makes you try something different, that makes you think a different way. If you do what you are comfortable doing every time, then is it really a challenge?

Again, part of me is serious, the other part is just trying to induce conversation on a boring last hour of the work day.

electrolost

Nikon D200

07/19/2007 04:09:47 PM · #8

Originally posted by ajdelaware:

Don't try to understand this site you will surely lose your mind

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

07/19/2007 04:12:22 PM · #9

I don't see it as shooting within your comfort zone. I will have a go at anything, but if I know a bug or flower shot meets the challenge and the opportunity arises to fill that challenge with a specific Macro, then I use it.

I agree with your point about it being the easy way out sometimes, but shooting a good Macro is as much of a challenge as shooting a Still Life or an Action shot.

tate

Apple iPhone 15 Pro

07/19/2007 04:12:37 PM · #10

If I had a 900$ macro lens I'd use it for everything too ;P

cryan

Nikon D700

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro for Nikon

07/19/2007 04:13:46 PM · #11

Have you ever shot macro before. It is in fact, very challengeing.

07/19/2007 04:17:55 PM · #12

I guess im getting shot down on this one haha.

I understand that taking a "good" macro shot is a challenge, that is undeniable.

But what im saying is if everytime a challenge gets posted, the first thing you do is go out and start shooting macros of a flower in your garden to submit to the "Extreme Emotion" challenge, then it just seems to me that you arent really "growing"

Im the new guy. I have opinions. I love message boards.

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

07/19/2007 04:21:15 PM · #13

Originally posted by ajdelaware:

Opinions are good, so are questions, that is how you grow and develop more informed opinions. Being the 'new guy' doesn't debar you from stating what you think, but at DPC, there will always be plenty who will try to prove you are wrong. Luckily, I am not one of them, but I do have my own opinions as well :))

tate

Apple iPhone 15 Pro

07/19/2007 04:52:21 PM · #14

WRONG!!!! ;P

Originally posted by formerlee:

at DPC, there will always be plenty who will try to prove you are wrong. Luckily, I am not one of them, but I do have my own opinions as well :))

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

07/19/2007 04:58:06 PM · #15

Originally posted by metatate:

WRONG!!!! ;P

Originally posted by formerlee:
at DPC, there will always be plenty who will try to prove you are wrong. Luckily, I am not one of them, but I do have my own opinions as well :))

Damn it! I am right, you are wrong?? Or are you? But then I am never wrong, which is just my opinion, but I am a liar. Or am I?

cpanaioti

Canon EOS-40D

07/19/2007 04:58:39 PM · #16

Originally posted by formerlee:

Originally posted by metatate:
WRONG!!!! ;P

Originally posted by formerlee:
at DPC, there will always be plenty who will try to prove you are wrong. Luckily, I am not one of them, but I do have my own opinions as well :))

Damn it! I am right, you are wrong?? Or are you? But then I am never wrong, which is just my opinion, but I am a liar. Or am I?

You're both wrong. :D

07/19/2007 04:59:30 PM · #17

But since this is the internet, I can pull out the ultimate argument trump card:

WIKIPEDIA SAYS IM RIGHT!

07/19/2007 05:02:32 PM · #18

Originally posted by ajdelaware:

But since this is the internet, I can pull out the ultimate argument trump card:

WIKIPEDIA SAYS IM RIGHT!

I fed false info into wikipedia, in case of just such an event. Therefore, your info is corrupted, it is false and you will now be assimilated!!