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

01/23/2008 01:06:53 PM · #1002

Look at it this way. At some point you'll be thrilled when it is bumped off your front page.

I had an out-of-focus pile of candy on my front page for what seemed like a century.

xianart

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

01/23/2008 01:53:25 PM · #1003

and don't forget what i had on my front page for ever...

Elaine

Canon EOS R5

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS II USM Lens

01/23/2008 02:01:27 PM · #1004

Childhood Without Children II

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Sad to say--about what I expected!

posthumous

Canon EOS-40D

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

01/23/2008 02:50:47 PM · #1005

Good point, Deb. Btw, I notice they're putting up *your* tutorials... hmm...

I can't get over this idea of Leader-In-Exile, though... I want sunglasses and a sunhat, and I want to issue all my commands from a beach lounger...

01/23/2008 02:56:22 PM · #1006

Posthumous it just might be that change is in the air...there's talk of boredom, problems being discussed and even revolution.

People are asking for more interesting challenges...I know who's got a mind full of 'em.
They're tired of the same old images...well fancy that, maybe they're getting ready to open their minds.
True, the discontent might blow over but with a little encouragement it might bring change.

And btw there are plenty of people on this site that have a great deal of respect for you and the effort you put into this site, you know, us, your rag tag odd assortment of DPC misfits.

01/23/2008 02:58:13 PM · #1007

Originally posted by posthumous:

I can't get over this idea of Leader-In-Exile, though... I want sunglasses and a sunhat, and I want to issue all my commands from a beach lounger...

Yebbut would that make you our not quite so fearless leader, that doesn't sound nearly as dashing.

xianart

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

01/23/2008 02:58:52 PM · #1008

velvet revolution, anyone? ;~P

posthumous

Canon EOS-40D

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

01/23/2008 03:06:11 PM · #1009

Originally posted by Wildcard:

Okay, but I have demands:

1. a pair of huge wraparound sunglasses.
2. I must be played by Marlon Brando (fat version).
3. hundreds of extra-stinky Cuban cigars.
4. Jeffrey has to wear a tuxedo and bring me exotic drinks (a different one every day), and my messages, transcribed onto bar napkins, as I sit by the pool. Everything he brings me must be on a tray that he amusingly balances as he navigates around the sunbathers.
5. Rob (Bruce) Heverley must write hideous lies about me in a bestselling expose.
6. scalvert will attempt to assassinate me, but fail, landing him in the infamous DPC "Hole" until he goes mad.

raish

Olympus C-2500L

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

01/23/2008 03:13:11 PM · #1010

Originally posted by posthumous:

We can fix the props, but there's been a serious run on exile locations recently. The views here can be quite breathtaking at times, though.

colorcarnival

Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III

Olympus 45mm f/1.8 M.Zuiko Digital

01/23/2008 03:13:21 PM · #1011

Originally posted by jaysonmc:

You know you have done a bad thing with a picture when you get the comment "...advertisement for a tourism board."
The commenter liked the shot, but now I feel deflated, not sure why I entered the bestof2007 shot that I did.
BestOf2007 sitting at a 6.2... Thinking about a selfDQ at this point.

I'm guessing what you are really upset about is that it is going to ruin your string of brown ribbon winning shots - heh. :P Congrats anyway on a nice score during the BEST OF.

Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III

01/23/2008 03:14:48 PM · #1012

Originally posted by posthumous:

I've got the cigars, I hope you like the Rum soaked ones :D And of course you must be played by Brando it'll be the role of his life, the one he's been waiting for. ( is he still alive? doesn't matter he can play you posthumously)

Oops I left out a few...
Jeffrey dear do change into a tux and fetch our fearless leader something exotic and cool please.

Rob (Bruce) Lie lie lie and make it huge as befitting the leader of the underground revolution.

And of course Scalvert will try and assassinate you I thought he'd tried already...numerous times.

Message edited by author 2008-01-23 15:24:09.

colorcarnival

Olympus 45mm f/1.8 M.Zuiko Digital

01/23/2008 03:24:14 PM · #1013

Don - I am so sorry to hear that you have become so disenchanted with DPC to the point of not wanting to be a regular member any more.

Before joining TS, my thoughts about DPC were that it reminded me of high school. Lots of cliques, and it was easy to tell the difference between the freshmen and the seniors. Then I found TS and it was a whole new ballgame. Lots of support and encouragement, and rejoicing in photos that went beyond eye candy shots. I don't participate much in this thread, but I do try and comment on a lot of TS shots because I enjoy those photos and love the people who took them. And I can regularly count on a comment from a TSer AFTER a challenge has ended - I usually look forward to that.

I also enjoy receiving comments from you because your perspective is different and the words you give go beyond the technicals. It's like you actually look for the meaning behind a photo - and that does not seem to happen much here.

So I don't know if you are moving on, but if you are, I wanted to let you know that I appreciate what you've done here!

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

01/23/2008 03:45:41 PM · #1014

When we move next can we move into a barn please? I'm just liking the idea of being a barn cat.

bmartuch

Nikon D7200

01/23/2008 04:03:43 PM · #1015

Originally posted by posthumous:

I want sunglasses and a sunhat, and I want to issue all my commands from a beach lounger...

You're pushing it now!

poser

Canon EOS-60D

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

01/23/2008 04:17:36 PM · #1016

Originally posted by posthumous:

Don you can have anything that you want it's a virtual world so go for it.

posthumous

Canon EOS-40D

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

01/23/2008 04:26:35 PM · #1017

Originally posted by cosprenks:

Don you can have anything that you want it's a virtual world so go for it.

Okay, for my Security Concerns:

7. a high-powered water gun loaded with stale Poland Spring water, in which the unsuspecting nose catches a trace of scat. Jeffrey must keep this filled at all times!
8.

jaysonmc and

bmartuch should always be nearby, and heavily armed.
9. A GPS needs to be implanted into

Strikeslip. He will be jealous of my power and I must know where he is at all times. I suggest you have

Silverfoxx slip him a mickey.

SteveJ

Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM

01/23/2008 04:31:52 PM · #1018

Originally posted by posthumous:

Originally posted by cosprenks:
Don you can have anything that you want it's a virtual world so go for it.

Okay, for my Security Concerns:

7. a high-powered water gun loaded with stale Poland Spring water, in which the unsuspecting nose catches a trace of scat. Jeffrey must keep this filled at all times!
8. jaysonmc and bmartuch should always be nearby, and heavily armed.
9. A GPS needs to be implanted into Strikeslip. He will be jealous of my power and I must know where he is at all times. I suggest you have Silverfoxx slip him a mickey.

The ego is getting too much! Power corrupts, absolute power corrupts absolutely!! It isn't Slippy the Impostor you need to worry about, but his minions. That village burning Art took up the contract on you! Get back in TS where you are safe!

quiet_observation

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

01/23/2008 04:33:02 PM · #1019

Don't anyone drink the kool-aid.

poser

Canon EOS-60D

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

01/23/2008 04:57:53 PM · #1020

Originally posted by quiet_observation:

Don't anyone drink the kool-aid.

I don't think they will. This crowd strikes me more of a hard liquor or beer kind. So another means will have to be thought of.

Message edited by author 2008-01-23 16:59:05.

snaffles

Nikon D7100

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

01/23/2008 04:58:03 PM · #1021

Childhood Without Children II

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Pardon my language but I am f***ing seething. There is no reason on earth for this pic to be doing so poorly. I expected it to start well over 5.

I know I'm not the only one whose score in Childhood is tanking, but recently this site has really started to get under my skin. Does nobody appreciate a sharp, clear photo featuring some decent composition and flow and oh yeah the requisite level of saturation to make the colours pop?!

Anyone else (besides me and Don) getting fed up?

SteveJ