Getting motivated for New Years Resolution

12/26/2007 01:32:47 PM · #1

My New Years Resolution is to compete more on DPC and I am looking for motivation to do so. I would like to go head to head with someone who also needs motivation to get more involved. Inspired by this thread...this is what I'm proposing:

A monthly head-to-head side challenge against a member of our community in the Open Challenge category. The loser has to post a portfolio picture conceding to the winner at the end of each month (specifics to be decided by the community). Since this will take place over all of 2008, I am looking for someone who will submit at least one picture in the Open Challenge Category each month. At the end of the month, the highest score wins... the more you submit, the better your chances.

Any takers?

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0L USM

12/26/2007 02:25:32 PM · #2

Does it matter if you SUCK REAL BAD?

I can see my portfolio full of embarassing shots because of this real quick LOL

karmat

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12/26/2007 02:27:16 PM · #3

it's tempting. lemme think.

12/26/2007 02:34:06 PM · #4

Originally posted by TCGuru:

Does it matter if you SUCK REAL BAD?

I can see my portfolio full of embarassing shots because of this real quick LOL

Have you seen my portfolio? Honestly I'm easy pickin's (or glutton for punishment). The goal is to motivate each other through friendly competition.

Message edited by author 2007-12-26 14:35:43.

12/26/2007 02:42:04 PM · #5

Originally posted by DowseDesigns:

Originally posted by TCGuru:
Does it matter if you SUCK REAL BAD?

I can see my portfolio full of embarassing shots because of this real quick LOL

Have you seen my portfolio? Honestly I'm easy pickin's (or glutton for punishment). The goal is to motivate each other through friendly competition.

OK lol, I need somethin to keep me goin... :)

12/26/2007 03:01:11 PM · #6

Originally posted by TCGuru:

OK lol, I need somethin to keep me goin... :)

OK, so we're on.... starting with the next Open Challenge announcement?

I guess we'll need a few basic ground rules... for example... The challenge counts for the month it was announced, and not when it was completed (unless you want to do it the other way).

We'll also need some suitable form of punishment photo for the loser. I figure we can leave this up to the community if anyone else wants to get involved.

Message edited by author 2007-12-26 15:02:22.

12/26/2007 03:14:52 PM · #7

Originally posted by DowseDesigns:

Originally posted by TCGuru:
OK lol, I need somethin to keep me goin... :)

OK, so we're on.... starting with the next Open Challenge announcement?

YOU AND ME??!!!! oh my.... okay :)

Originally posted by DowseDesigns:

I guess we'll need a few basic ground rules... for example... The challenge counts for the month it was announced, and not when it was completed (unless you want to do it the other way).

Fine by me... it will be the whole month of Jan right? That means 8 open challenges to have the option of submitting to?

Originally posted by DowseDesigns:

We'll also need some suitable form of punishment photo for the loser. I figure we can leave this up to the community if anyone else wants to get involved.

That, also, sounds perfect :)

Message edited by author 2007-12-26 15:15:16.

12/26/2007 03:22:14 PM · #8

Originally posted by TCGuru:

YOU AND ME??!!!! oh my.... okay :)

First come... first serve! :-)

Unless you object and would like a more worthy competitor.

Originally posted by TCGuru:

Fine by me... it will be the whole month of Jan right? That means 8 open challenges to have the option of submitting to?

Actually it looks like there will be 10 chances for January based on challenge "announcement" dates.

We could get some other pairings if anyone else is interested in this little side adventure.

Karmat voiced some interest also.

12/26/2007 03:26:53 PM · #9

Originally posted by DowseDesigns:

Originally posted by TCGuru:
YOU AND ME??!!!! oh my.... okay :)

First come... first serve! :-)

Unless you object and would like a more worthy competitor.

Originally posted by TCGuru:
Fine by me... it will be the whole month of Jan right? That means 8 open challenges to have the option of submitting to?

Actually it looks like there will be 10 chances for January based on challenge "announcement" dates.

We could get some other pairings if anyone else is interested in this little side adventure. Karmat voiced some interest also.

Your top scores blow mine away LOL

ok then, 10... *biting my nails*

I will go and dig up some people :)

12/26/2007 03:35:21 PM · #10

Originally posted by TCGuru:

Your top scores blow mine away LOL

Oh... THAT? I'm just a one hit wonder... It'll be another 3 years before I even come close to another ribbon.

12/26/2007 03:42:47 PM · #11

Originally posted by DowseDesigns:

Originally posted by TCGuru:
Your top scores blow mine away LOL

Oh... THAT? I'm just a one hit wonder... It'll be another 3 years before I even come close to another ribbon.

yeah... I suppose... still makes me nervous :)

What the hell, I can do this!!!

We are pretty close statistically wize:
YOU:
Votes Received: 7,905
Avg Vote Received: 5.6497

ME:
Votes Received: 10,784
Avg Vote Received: 5.4285

bring it on!!!!