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10/31/2008 05:19:36 PM · #51 |
Originally posted by Ecce Signum:
Subjects for this years FSM before October are...
Self portrait 1
Landsape 1
Zoo 7 |
Interesting stats. I say whatever works for you, stick with it. As you say, zoo shots are not always that easy. My entries have been a little more landscape biased. Gotta get me some of that zoo thing... :)
Landscape 4
Portrait 1
Zoo 1
Architecture 1
Transport 2
Message edited by author 2008-10-31 17:21:18. |
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10/31/2008 06:23:44 PM · #52 |
Originally posted by surfdabbler:
Originally posted by Ecce Signum:
Subjects for this years FSM before October are...
Self portrait 1
Landsape 1
Zoo 7 |
Interesting stats. I say whatever works for you, stick with it. As you say, zoo shots are not always that easy. My entries have been a little more landscape biased. Gotta get me some of that zoo thing... :)
Landscape 4
Portrait 1
Zoo 1
Architecture 1
Transport 2 |
Interesting stats indeed, here's mine:
Zoo - 7
"Real" wildlife - 1
Landsacpe - 1
I have one in for october... hoping for 6.5+, will be happy with anything over 6.0 |
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10/31/2008 06:31:07 PM · #53 |
Originally posted by Alain:
I have one in for october... hoping for 6.5+, will be happy with anything over 6.0 |
Alain, I think its been said in another thread that you just need to submit a shot each month to stay at the top! Oh, and a 6.5 would be your 3rd worst scoring FSM shot this year, shame on you for such low standards lol |
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10/31/2008 06:39:45 PM · #54 |
Originally posted by Ecce Signum:
Oh, and a 6.5 would be your 3rd worst scoring FSM shot this year, shame on you for such low standards lol |
Never did think about it this way, lol :)
Edited to add : And with most of my entries outside of the FS hovering around 5 lately, I still think that anything over 6 is great :)
Message edited by author 2008-10-31 18:41:52. |
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10/31/2008 06:50:08 PM · #55 |
Originally posted by Alain:
Originally posted by Ecce Signum:
Oh, and a 6.5 would be your 3rd worst scoring FSM shot this year, shame on you for such low standards lol |
Never did think about it this way, lol :)
Edited to add : And with most of my entries outside of the FS hovering around 5 lately, I still think that anything over 6 is great :) |
Yup, agree with you Alain, a 6 is well received here to :)So, do you feel the same pressure  surfdabbler and I do? I for one am out of my comfort zone and messing with the big boys. |
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10/31/2008 06:56:29 PM · #56 |
Originally posted by Ecce Signum:
Originally posted by Alain:
Originally posted by Ecce Signum:
Oh, and a 6.5 would be your 3rd worst scoring FSM shot this year, shame on you for such low standards lol |
Never did think about it this way, lol :)
Edited to add : And with most of my entries outside of the FS hovering around 5 lately, I still think that anything over 6 is great :) |
Yup, agree with you Alain, a 6 is well received here to :)So, do you feel the same pressure surfdabbler and I do? I for one am out of my comfort zone and messing with the big boys. |
Ok, first of all, Ecce, Surf and Alain, you guys ARE part of the big boys now. :) (I am trying to climb to the second tier that you guys just left)
For me so far in the FSM:
Sports images: 4
Wildlife (sanctuary): 1
Wildlife: 3
Studio: 1 |
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10/31/2008 07:11:19 PM · #57 |
I run the FSM and I never been on of the big boy's :)
Most of my downfall has been not entering on a regular basis. This year I'm going to have to run the full marathon and hope for 6+ on every challenge. At least that my goal. |
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10/31/2008 07:12:55 PM · #58 |
I can't really say that I'm feeling any pressure. Like I mentionned a few months ago, I never did think that I would be here at this stage of the FSM.
What I think is weird is being in front of all the great photogs on DPC, like Larus, hotpasta, timfythetoo,  Judi, jdannels... and many many more... including you Ecce Signum.
I think that it just happened that what I like to shoot (animals and nature) does well in the Free Study. |
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10/31/2008 07:18:20 PM · #59 |
Scott, is there any way you might be able to do me a favour and look on the spreadsheet and tell me what my overall average was on Jan 1 2008, when we started?
thanks. |
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10/31/2008 09:31:53 PM · #60 |
Originally posted by basssman7:
Scott, is there any way you might be able to do me a favour and look on the spreadsheet and tell me what my overall average was on Jan 1 2008, when we started?
thanks. |
Sure, Your Overall DPC score received on 01/01/2008 was 5.7077
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10/31/2008 10:10:05 PM · #61 |
I find this an interesting stat:
Through September 2008
FSM Members: 176
Participated: 161
Total Participation: 91%
Members above Avg: 121 (69%)
Members Below Avg: 40 (23%)
Non-Participating: 15 ( 9%)
Pretty good stats, IMO! 91% of the users that signed up for the 2008 season have participated and 69% of them have improved their avg. while only 23% have not. And with so many users close to their DPC avg with three months to go; I'm sure we will have >70% above avg.
Good work everyone.
Scott |
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10/31/2008 10:17:29 PM · #62 |
You know, it just occurred to me that people might be thinking I mean that I believe some people are probably cheating in the 2008 FSM.
I just wanted to clear this up if that's the case.
No, no, no.
I meant on DPC as a whole, I have no doubts that cheating happens now and then. Man, I honestly didn't mean to imply that I think that there's any kind of cheating going on for the 2008 FSM itself. Although I'm looking at you ! |
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10/31/2008 11:10:10 PM · #63 |
| I'm in... :-) Thanks for doing this again Scott! |
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10/31/2008 11:21:28 PM · #64 |
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11/01/2008 12:25:23 AM · #65 |
Originally posted by SJCarter:
I'm in... :-) Thanks for doing this again Scott! |
Your welcome. Thanks for participating. |
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11/01/2008 04:28:47 PM · #66 |
I'm in again for another year of punishment, man what a sucker I am.
PM sent.
MAX! |
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11/02/2008 09:55:50 PM · #67 |
I'm in the process of making a simple site to explain the workings of the FSM. I have put it online however it's not finished and will be updated throughout the signup period. Hopefully during the 2009 season I will have it on a server that supports php and MySql so updates will be in realtime and more information such as individual stats and profile will be available.
Even though not complete you can visit the site and view the welcome page, FSM history, and the 2009 season rules. ~more to come.
//home.mchsi.com/~scottwhiddon/fsmarathon/index.html
Note: If you see any spelling or grammar errors please PM me so I can fix the problem. I'm not the best at explaining things, so be patient with me :) |
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11/03/2008 12:01:55 AM · #68 |
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11/03/2008 12:04:56 AM · #69 |
| Like the look of the website a lot. Very clean and professional. Nice job. |
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11/03/2008 12:08:40 AM · #70 |
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11/03/2008 12:13:07 AM · #71 |
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11/03/2008 12:33:35 AM · #72 |
Originally posted by K10DGuy:
Like the look of the website a lot. Very clean and professional. Nice job. |
Thanks |
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11/03/2008 12:01:14 PM · #73 |
| Last bump until mid month. |
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11/06/2008 04:49:05 PM · #74 |
| I would love to participate - yea!! My first side-challenge. Bring on 2009!!! |
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11/12/2008 08:59:06 AM · #75 |
A friendly Reminder
To signup all you need to do is send me a PM letting me you want to participate.
You must signup by sending a PM. That's the only way I know for sure I have everyone in that wants to participate.
Thanks in advance.
Scott
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