WPL4 Outcasts - DPChallenge Forums

01/05/2007 05:19:27 PM · #1

I want to welcome two new members to the team this year,

smyk and

Sunshine86. Here is how our team shakes up for the new season:

yanko captain

IreneM

cheegirl

skiprow

guroos

smyk

Sunshine86

Sherpet requested to be replace because she felt she wouldn't be able to remain active and Trumpeteer4 left us early in season 3. So that's our team. It'll be tough to match the success we've had this season but I feel our team is pretty strong going forward and is capable of anything. Btw, Sunshine86 and smyk let me know what photos you want to use for your cards. If you prefer to do your own that's fine just let me know one way or the other.

Oh I almost forgot, congrats to Sunshine86 for his ribbon winning entry this week:

Twenty Below

Message edited by author 2007-01-05 17:24:17.

Sunshine86

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

01/06/2007 05:52:53 PM · #2

Thanks! Looking forward to kicking butt :)

smyk

Nikon D200

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

01/07/2007 01:58:17 PM · #3

Me too. Thanks 4 picking me up eh?!

sherpet

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

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

01/07/2007 07:52:33 PM · #4

smyk &

Sunshine86 and you will have a blast with this team.

I thank my dear DPC "Outcast" friends, and captain,

yanko for all there support. I also will miss the other two guys on the team as well re

skiprow &

guroos

Especially

cheegirl &

IreneM as us three girls really "Rock"..... I am really going to miss you all.

Lete hope the "Outcasts" win the WPL3 re the finals.....

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

01/08/2007 01:02:50 AM · #5

Originally posted by sherpet:

As you know I decided to retire from the WPL4, due to family commitments.

I wish you all the very best for the next season, and will always support you all 110%..... I increased my average quite a lot, due to this WPL3 season, so I am very pleased with that.

Welcome to the new members, smyk & Sunshine86 and you will have a blast with this team.

I thank my dear DPC "Outcast" friends, and captain, yanko for all there support. I also will miss the other two guys on the team as well re skiprow & guroos

Especially cheegirl & IreneM as us three girls really "Rock"..... I am really going to miss you all.

Lete hope the "Outcasts" win the WPL3 re the finals.....

Hi Shez,

I already pm'd you, so you know how I feel.....

Please check and comment on how we're doing in the WLP4 and let us know how you (and Pete) are doing.

All my best wishes to you.

Irene

smyk

Nikon D200

01/09/2007 06:18:54 PM · #6

You know what i love about DPC? Is how close people seem to be getting despite the fact that none of us actually know each other really. Crazy bonding this photography addiction is. Too bad there aren't any DPCers in Warsaw... :( At least in Montreal I had labuda, peete and JohnnyBB.

Oh well. New place, new epxerience new people to meet.

So we are on for the BW portrait right? as in WPL4?

Samsung Galaxy S21, S21+, S21 Ultra

01/10/2007 12:27:07 AM · #7

Photobowl II Final Score

Outcasts: 6.5533
The F/Stops Here: 6.4380

TEAM OUTCASTS

What an amazing run we had. Way to go Irene, Shez, Skip, Laurie, Trevor and Mike!

mpeters

Canon EOS-5D

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

01/10/2007 12:31:11 AM · #8

Originally posted by smyk:

My wife says... "People talk like they really know you." Well, I guess in some ways... :)

Congrats on the big win Outcasts. Are you guys going to Disneyland?

Bear_Music

Sony 24-70mm F4 Vario-Tessar T* FE OSS

01/10/2007 12:35:01 AM · #9

Way to GO, ex-teammates! Wear your laurels proudly!

R.

Melethia

Canon EOS-80D

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

01/10/2007 12:41:57 AM · #10

I'll add my congrats as well - great job!

Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM for Nikon

01/10/2007 12:47:12 AM · #11

Originally posted by yanko:

Photobowl II Final Score

Outcasts: 6.5533
The F/Stops Here: 6.4380

TEAM OUTCASTS

What an amazing run we had. Way to go Irene, Shez, Skip, Laurie, Trevor and Mike!

WE WON! WE WON!! YIPPEEE! WTG OUTCASTS!

Thanks to the F/Stops for the fair and humorous competition!

jdannels

Nikon D300s

01/10/2007 12:50:14 AM · #12

Congrats Outcasts, well deserved championship, we'll be coming back for you next season!

MichaelC

DJI Mini 3 Pro

01/29/2007 06:11:20 AM · #13

So who is this Team Pop'n'Toast & why are they bothering challenging the top seeds on their 1st outing?

sherpet

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

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

02/06/2007 07:54:51 PM · #14

Just a quick message of thank to all my "Outcast" team, for the wonderful support you have given me and Peter, re our recent health issues re Peters prostrate cancer.

Here is a update copy, of what I said, in a recent DPC thread for you to read.

Well the time has come for us to fly to Sydney this Saturday, the 10th February, to start Peters prostrate cancer treatment, on the 12th February, at Saint Vincents hospital. We will be away from home for two to three months. I think my dear husband just wants to already be there, so that it can all finally start the treatment, as it has now been over three to four months since we first found out.

I am just so proud of him, as the first couple of months were so hard for him, to come to terms with it all. He has now lost 5 kilos, since last month, due to a better diet, and walking each and everyday. He is definately my hero.

I received a lap top computer from my sister yesterday, to take with us while away. I will now be able to still do my photography while away. Today, I had the technician out, to work out the best way for my internet service. We decided that since I have the laptop I would be better using Cafe Internet Services, so save all the drama with bigpond and dodo. I will then connect regually, when I need to upload or check scores etc. We are both a little scared, but also excited as well. It is a big thing we are doing as any change is very hard for me, re all my medical equitment, that I need, and have to take with us.

The family have rented a wonderful appartment for us for the time we are away. We will be at Darlinghurst, only 400 meters walking distance from the hospital. Peters sister is flying in from Perth, Western Australia, to be with us for ten days, which has made Peter very happy, as they are very close.

Our first grandchild is due on by cesserian of the 16th February. Our daughter-in-law is of short stature, like us, and is carrying an average size baby. We are so blessed that she has now managed to carry the baby nearly full term. Due to Peters treatment, we may not see the baby for awhile, but hope to some time either during our stay in Sydney, or after the treatment is finished, as they live in Melbourne.

What I like is for anyone who wants to catch up with us, during our stay in Sydney, to please email me now before we leave. I will contact them to give them our mobile number, so they can contact us. I got the numbers of the ones who I have already contacted, and so look forward to catching up with most of you, at the Sydney get together, on the 22nd February as planned.

I just hope me and my whellie will get there, as I certainly want to be there. I look forward to hopefully taking some wonderful photos while away. I hope we can still keep in touch and all goes as planned.

Thank you for listening me rambling on, but can't believe the time has finally come for us to do this at last.
Thanks for all your wonderful support.

Many thanks once again for your support, and "Way to go Outcasts"
love from shez

Was an "Outcast" and always will be an "Outcast".

Message edited by author 2007-02-06 19:55:32.

02/15/2007 07:19:44 PM · #15

Final Score (unofficial):

Outcasts: 6.57
Team Pop 'n Fresh: 5.47

Great job guys. It was really a team effort all the way around.

Jamie, I got your email about your trip. Have fun. If you can get an entry in that's fine if not don't sweat it.

ETA: Congrats Jamie. He led the team this week with his ribbon winning Good entry:

Score: 6.8300

Message edited by author 2007-02-21 04:51:53.

Voigtlander Ultron 21mm f1.8

02/21/2007 04:50:25 AM · #16

Final Score Week 2

NT-D200: 6.2467
Outcasts: 6.2147

Well we were bound to lose at some point but at least we made it close. Congrats to IreneM for leading the team in scoring this week with her Fruits and Vegetables shot:

Score: 6.7209

Up next is the division leading Se7endipity team. Should be a tough match!

Message edited by author 2007-02-21 04:54:29.

MAK

Leica M Monochrom

02/21/2007 01:00:39 PM · #17

Hey Yanko Nice match, very close, we are so happy to of beaten last seasons champs.

Sunshine86

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

02/21/2007 02:41:28 PM · #18

I did get validation that they are allowing my Good entry.... FEW...that was a big headache...but I am glad it is done and over with!

I got an entry in for Love but it is not scoring so great at the moment... I will try to get some good entries back in here soon, sorry guys!

Jamie

02/21/2007 03:26:03 PM · #19

Originally posted by Sunshine86:

While it wouldn't have effected the outcome of our week 1 matchup it still would have been a bummer to see you lose that ribbon. So from the looks of it you and Irene have carried the team over the last two weeks. I need to pick things up. Hopefully my Hate entry is a good sign. It started out at 5.2 at 7 votes but it's at 6.26 now.

Btw, Thanks Marac. Good luck the rest of the way.

Qart

Canon EOS-30D

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

03/01/2007 07:43:43 PM · #20

Hello team outcasts... you've been laying low lately.
Thanks for dropping by Yanko and yes, it'll be nice to meet up soon. Hope to see you somewhere towards the end.
UNTOUCHABLES RULE!

03/03/2007 04:28:41 PM · #21

Ok guys we need to pick things up. We have been a little unlucky and have fallen to third place in the division with a 1-2 record. This week we have a game against Femme Fatale, one of the teams ahead of us in the standings. Lets make headway this week!

Tale of the Tape
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Records

Outcasts: 1-2
Femme Fatale: 2-1

Team Challenge History:

Outcasts:
17 Ribbons, 11 Honorable Mentions, 207 Entries w/ 6+ score, 472 Challenges Entered

Femme Fatale:
10 Ribbons, 5 Honorable Mentions, 107 Entries w/ 6+ score, 560 Challenges Entered

Last Ten Challenge Results:

Outcasts:
4 ribbon, 3 honorable mention, 39 entries w/ 6+ score

Femme Fatale:
2 ribbon, 1 honorable mention, 18 entries w/ 6+ score

WPL Team Averages

Outcasts: 6.2849
Femme Fatale: 6.1390

Leading scorer (Season 4):

Outcasts:

IreneM (6.4988)

Femme Fatale:

aimeethetoo (6.0456)

Message edited by author 2007-03-03 16:34:09.

03/04/2007 04:58:53 AM · #22

Originally posted by yanko:

It'll be a close one, I'm looking forward to it.

C'mon Outcasts !! Let's make this a good one !!

MichaelC

DJI Mini 3 Pro

03/07/2007 08:43:18 AM · #23

Looks like we pulled this one off. Well done team.

Time to start making our run.

03/07/2007 04:22:06 PM · #24

Yes. Great job guys. We really took it to the ladies. Hopefully they won't be pissed when we face them again. :P

Final Score:
Outcasts: 6.6702
Femme Fatale: 6.0120