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Canon EF-S 18-135mm IS STM

02/11/2008 05:45:08 PM · #176

Originally posted by cujee:

Originally posted by Judi:
Vlado I have sent you a PM explaining why I am putting you as an alternative.

He has to agree to it. If he doesn't, then he stays and Nixter becomes alternate. Let me know when you've figured this all out.

No worries. Can you please explain what the roles of an alternate is...and when they are used. For example...if a team members is not participating regularly in each round...does an alternate then get put in...or what happens...?

vlado

Canon EOS-70D

02/11/2008 05:49:24 PM · #177

Originally posted by cujee:

I'm unable to check the PM until later today, but I'm so looking forward to these Olympics I doubt any explanation would see me give up my spot.

Message edited by author 2008-02-11 17:49:52.

02/11/2008 05:53:36 PM · #178

Originally posted by vlado:

Originally posted by cujee:

Originally posted by Judi:
Vlado I have sent you a PM explaining why I am putting you as an alternative.

He has to agree to it. If he doesn't, then he stays and Nixter becomes alternate. Let me know when you've figured this all out.

I'm unable to check the PM until later today, but I'm so looking forward to these Olympics I doubt any explanation would see me give up my spot.

Vlado

I sent you a PM explaining that due to the amount of people wanting to join the Aussie team...I looked at your level of participation. In 3 years you have entered 3 challenges and only made one comment. The other applicants have a larger amount of participation under their belt. Therefore I feel you would be stretched to complete such a tourney and that is why I WOULD like to have you as a back up. I am thinking of the team and really would like to ensure that ALL team members are going to be able to keep up with the entries as required.

J

rinac

Pentax K20D

Pentax SMC-F 50mm f/1.7

02/11/2008 05:58:33 PM · #179

Originally posted by Nuzzer:

Originally posted by rinac:

Originally posted by Nuzzer:
You want to join the "East Australian" team perhaps?

Hmmm... would I qualify for that? I live in NZ and married to a kiwi. I'm sure the Aussies won't mind if I defect, since they're full up anyways...

I'd say yep, call your self a Kiwi and join up. The Kiwi team isn't very full from what I can tell.

Sweet bro, I'm in :)

cujee

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0L USM

02/11/2008 05:58:55 PM · #180

An alternate may only be a replacement. If one of the members of your team quit the tourney for some reason because they feel they can't participate in many of the challenges, then the alternate comes in. Essentially, the alternate cannot be used unless someone from their team OFFICIALLY resigns their position.

Message edited by author 2008-02-11 17:59:46.

vlado

Canon EOS-70D

Canon EF-S 18-135mm IS STM

02/11/2008 06:02:41 PM · #181

Originally posted by Judi:

Originally posted by vlado:

Originally posted by cujee:

Originally posted by Judi:
Vlado I have sent you a PM explaining why I am putting you as an alternative.

He has to agree to it. If he doesn't, then he stays and Nixter becomes alternate. Let me know when you've figured this all out.

I'm unable to check the PM until later today, but I'm so looking forward to these Olympics I doubt any explanation would see me give up my spot.

Vlado

I sent you a PM explaining that due to the amount of people wanting to join the Aussie team...I looked at your level of participation. In 3 years you have entered 3 challenges and only made one comment. The other applicants have a larger amount of participation under their belt. Therefore I feel you would be stretched to complete such a tourney and that is why I WOULD like to have you as a back up. I am thinking of the team and really would like to ensure that ALL team members are going to be able to keep up with the entries as required.

J

But what about the fact that in the month I've had my camera, I haven't missed a challenge?

joynim

Olympus E-500 EVOLT

Olympus 40-150mm f/3.5-4.5 Zuiko Digital

02/11/2008 06:03:22 PM · #182

We need 2 more for Team NZ who can think of any other kiwis we can ask to join in?

SteveJ

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

02/11/2008 06:03:53 PM · #183

I will try for the UK! Put me down for a place, but I am sure we will end up at the bottom of the list with my help:))

Added: But someone needs to explain the rules to me in simple, and I stress...SIMPLE...english!

Message edited by author 2008-02-11 18:05:24.

Nuzzer

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

02/11/2008 06:08:34 PM · #184

Originally posted by joynim:

We need 2 more for Team NZ who can think of any other kiwis we can ask to join in?

I'd really like

Kiwiness on our team!

Message edited by author 2008-02-11 18:08:42.

Olympus 40-150mm f/3.5-4.5 Zuiko Digital

02/11/2008 06:08:41 PM · #185

Originally posted by vlado:

But what about the fact that in the month I've had my camera, I haven't missed a challenge?

As I just said in a PM to Cujee...my main concern was that you would need to enter more in the next few weeks than you have in the last few years. Is that going to be an issue for you?

I also wanted Cujee to put a clause in to cover the teams. In tourneys of the past teams have been let down my members promising to enter and not bothering to enter and not bothering to stay in contact...letting the team down and because the MEMBER hasn't OFFICIALLY resigned, the team wasn't able to replace them. I would like to see this area covered for the team. I am not just talking for the Aussies...but for all teams. I know people get caught up in the hype of a tourney and promise they will enter every week. But as the novelty wears off and life takes over...then some members dwindle off. This concerns me.

J

joynim

Olympus E-500 EVOLT

02/11/2008 06:11:19 PM · #186

Originally posted by Nuzzer:

Originally posted by joynim:
We need 2 more for Team NZ who can think of any other kiwis we can ask to join in?

I'd really like Kiwiness on our team!

YEAH!!!!!!!

JaimeVinas

Canon EOS-1D Mark IV

02/11/2008 06:12:17 PM · #187

Cujee,
Why dont you put dirt_diver and I on a team and call us the Carribean islands...

So all you Jamaican Mon need to join, ok?

rinac

Pentax K20D

Pentax SMC-F 50mm f/1.7

02/11/2008 06:12:47 PM · #188

Originally posted by joynim:

Originally posted by Nuzzer:

Originally posted by joynim:
We need 2 more for Team NZ who can think of any other kiwis we can ask to join in?

I'd really like Kiwiness on our team!

YEAH!!!!!!!

Double YEAH!!!!! :)

JaimeVinas

Canon EOS-1D Mark IV

02/11/2008 06:13:58 PM · #189

Originally posted by JaimeVinas:

Cujee,
Why dont you put dirt_diver and I on a team and call us the Carribean islands...

So all you Jamaican Mon need to join, ok?

BTW, Iceland is part of the Caribbean, so add

Larus to our team.

Message edited by author 2008-02-11 18:16:01.

Elvis_L

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Olympus 40-150mm f/3.5-4.5 Zuiko Digital

02/11/2008 06:14:51 PM · #190

Originally posted by JulietNN:

German Team

Bubeltrubel
Heisch
JulietNN
Meptisto
eyewave
C_Steve_G

one more???

I could join if you need me and another more talented photog doesn't want in.

joynim

Olympus E-500 EVOLT

02/11/2008 06:19:01 PM · #191

Originally posted by rinac:

Originally posted by joynim:

Originally posted by Nuzzer:

Originally posted by joynim:
We need 2 more for Team NZ who can think of any other kiwis we can ask to join in?

I'd really like Kiwiness on our team!

YEAH!!!!!!!

Double YEAH!!!!! :)

Well now that little fanatsy is over! I can remember there was a kiwi who had the great cat smile photo he lived in Taupo but cant remeber his name, does anyone know who I mean or suggest any others?

vlado

Canon EOS-70D

Canon EF-S 18-135mm IS STM

02/11/2008 06:21:57 PM · #192

Originally posted by Judi:

Originally posted by vlado:

But what about the fact that in the month I've had my camera, I haven't missed a challenge?

As I just said in a PM to Cujee...my main concern was that you would need to enter more in the next few weeks than you have in the last few years. Is that going to be an issue for you?

I also wanted Cujee to put a clause in to cover the teams. In tourneys of the past teams have been let down my members promising to enter and not bothering to enter and not bothering to stay in contact...letting the team down and because the MEMBER hasn't OFFICIALLY resigned, the team wasn't able to replace them. I would like to see this area covered for the team. I am not just talking for the Aussies...but for all teams. I know people get caught up in the hype of a tourney and promise they will enter every week. But as the novelty wears off and life takes over...then some members dwindle off. This concerns me.

J

No need to concern yourself over this... not in regards to my commitment to this tournament anyway.

My participation history (or how you've interpreted it) doesn't reflect my commitment. While I've been a member since Jan '05, I only got my DIGITAL camera in Jan '08. Prior to that, I used my 35mm SLR or borrowed a digital when required for work, which was promptly returned (not allowing me to explore the option of entering dpChallenges). Since Jan '08 I have not missed a challenge, and I don't plan on missing any challenges any time soon.

02/11/2008 06:23:24 PM · #193

Originally posted by vlado:

Originally posted by Judi:

Originally posted by vlado:

But what about the fact that in the month I've had my camera, I haven't missed a challenge?

As I just said in a PM to Cujee...my main concern was that you would need to enter more in the next few weeks than you have in the last few years. Is that going to be an issue for you?

I also wanted Cujee to put a clause in to cover the teams. In tourneys of the past teams have been let down my members promising to enter and not bothering to enter and not bothering to stay in contact...letting the team down and because the MEMBER hasn't OFFICIALLY resigned, the team wasn't able to replace them. I would like to see this area covered for the team. I am not just talking for the Aussies...but for all teams. I know people get caught up in the hype of a tourney and promise they will enter every week. But as the novelty wears off and life takes over...then some members dwindle off. This concerns me.

J

No need to concern yourself over this... not in regards to my commitment to this tournament anyway.

My participation history (or how you've interpreted it) doesn't reflect my commitment. While I've been a member since Jan '05, I only got my DIGITAL camera in Jan '08. Prior to that, I used my 35mm SLR or borrowed a digital when required for work, which was promptly returned (not allowing me to explore the option of entering dpChallenges). Since Jan '08 I have not missed a challenge, and I don't plan on missing any challenges any time soon.

That's great. Thankyou Vlado.

Cujee...is there any progress on the other?

JulietNN

Tamron 16-300mm Di II VC PZD MACRO w/Canon Nikon mount

02/11/2008 06:24:30 PM · #194

Nonononon on Kiwiness, he is his own Country all to himself, he is that good!

cujee

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0L USM

02/11/2008 06:28:20 PM · #195

Originally posted by Judi:

In the rules you only need 4 of your 7 or whatever team mates to enter. I realize that maybe not all your members cannot enter the challenge because they don't have the time or something. What I can do is assign a team captain for every team, and he/she can e-mail each member individually asking them if they have an entry ready.

If you have any suggestions to resolve this problem I'm open to it.

Message edited by author 2008-02-11 18:30:07.

Carl Zeiss 50mm ZE f/1.4 Planar T for Canon

02/11/2008 06:30:24 PM · #196

Originally posted by cujee:

Originally posted by Judi:

Originally posted by vlado:

But what about the fact that in the month I've had my camera, I haven't missed a challenge?

As I just said in a PM to Cujee...my main concern was that you would need to enter more in the next few weeks than you have in the last few years. Is that going to be an issue for you?

I also wanted Cujee to put a clause in to cover the teams. In tourneys of the past teams have been let down my members promising to enter and not bothering to enter and not bothering to stay in contact...letting the team down and because the MEMBER hasn't OFFICIALLY resigned, the team wasn't able to replace them. I would like to see this area covered for the team. I am not just talking for the Aussies...but for all teams. I know people get caught up in the hype of a tourney and promise they will enter every week. But as the novelty wears off and life takes over...then some members dwindle off. This concerns me.

J

In the rules you only need 4 of your 7 or whatever team mates to enter. I realize that maybe not all your members cannot enter the challenge because they don't have the time or something. What I can do is assign a team captain for every team, and he/she can e-mail each member individually asking them if they have an entry ready.

Yes that would be good. I am heading out now so I will check in later.

yanko

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

02/11/2008 06:35:23 PM · #197

The German Olympic Jersey. Not sure if I got the phrase right but that is suppose to read "National German Team" in German.

Message edited by author 2008-02-11 18:37:04.

cujee

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0L USM

02/11/2008 06:37:48 PM · #198

I just put an update on the first post of this forum. Please read it thanks :)

Qart

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

02/11/2008 06:43:30 PM · #199

Originally posted by Judi:

I sent you a PM explaining that due to the amount of people wanting to join the Aussie team...
J

You meant 'sink on the Aussie ship' didn't you?

Nuzzer