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Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 28-70mm f/2.8D IF-ED

03/09/2009 12:18:19 AM · #126

Originally posted by karmat:

Originally posted by zeuszen:
Question: can I...?
no...

Thanks, K. That should help narrow my choices a little.

Message edited by author 2009-03-09 00:21:43.

VitaminB

Nikon D800

03/09/2009 12:20:49 AM · #127

I am in a situation where I entered a photo in the past, when HDR was not allowed in Advanced. Can I enter the same frame when it is merged with 4 others in HDR? Or do I have to remove that frame before editing the others?

Nikon D200

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

03/09/2009 12:31:48 AM · #128

Originally posted by VitaminB:

You cannot enter the same original image in more than one challenge. You'll have to remove that frame. Sorry!

LadyK

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

03/09/2009 12:33:56 AM · #129

507 and counting!

eschelar

Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM

03/09/2009 06:37:24 AM · #130

Originally posted by tanguera:

I had the opposite problem: haven't been shooting long enough to have many/any "killer" shots from which to choose :-(

I finally decided that this was more of a historic participation than a challenge (since the odds of me placing in the top 50% require divine intervention). So I stopped obsessing about whether or not this was my "best EVER" shot.

Good call. Remember 'good' isn't absolute here. It's called Hidden Gem. That means that the best shot for this challenge is one that represents that for you. Just look through what you *have* taken and pick from there.

I reviewed pics from 6 years ago that reminded me of people and places that actually brought tears to my eyes. Finding a gem amongst those brought one to the surface that I have only ever showed a tiny handful of people yet has retained its impact for more than 3 years.

I was going to throw my old fly macro in the mix since I never got a chance to grab a score for it, but after reviewing a few thousand pics and giving it a bit of time, the decision was clear.

On a side note, I wonder if ANYONE is a clear shoe-in for this one. My guess is that the top 100 will be 7+.

Sure would be neat to see an entry by Langdon and - dare I say it - DREW. heh. Although no billiards shots. ;)

ETA not sure if anyone else noticed his post, but PM'd AV3333 regarding his Q abt picassa and soft focus effect filter.

Message edited by author 2009-03-09 06:55:13.

Delta_6

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

03/09/2009 08:12:40 AM · #131

I've entered a shot from last year, one that two DPCers will recognize at least. Because they were there when I took it and they've probably got similar or the same shot.

Judi

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

03/09/2009 08:18:19 AM · #132

Originally posted by eschelar:

On a side note, I wonder if ANYONE is a clear shoe-in for this one. My guess is that the top 100 will be 7+.

Sure would be neat to see an entry by Langdon and - dare I say it - DREW. heh. Although no billiards shots. ;)

If Langdon and Drew don't enter...I think they should be punished!

CNovack

Canon EOS-600D/T3i Rebel

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

03/09/2009 09:09:17 AM · #133

550 and counting....:-)

Argh, I am bouncing back and forth between color and B&W...in a way I wish it would rollover so that I can quit agonizing.

docpjv

Fujifilm X-E1

Fujifilm XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 OIS

03/09/2009 09:15:09 AM · #134

I have entered out of princple to be part of this great milestone. I challenge all the 'old' DPC'ers to make sure they enter.... Graphicfunk.... do you hear me out there... Eddy... Imagineer..... come on guys, we have to have a re-union on this one.

Tiberius

Samsung Galaxy S22, S22+, S22 Ultra

Panasonic Lumix G 14mm F2.5 ASPH

03/09/2009 10:13:28 AM · #135

Originally posted by docpjv:

Not in the above mentioned league but I will try to get an entry to this milestone too...

Melethia

Canon EOS-80D

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0L USM

03/09/2009 10:32:33 AM · #136

Panic mode approaching.... must find something!

karmat

Apple iPhone 7

03/09/2009 10:37:47 AM · #137

Originally posted by Melethia:

Panic mode approaching.... must find something!

You can do it. You HAVE to!!!!! :)

sulamk

Canon EOS-60D

Sigma 70-200 /2.8 APO EX DG Macro HSM II

03/09/2009 10:39:54 AM · #138

I have entered, not expecting to do well! This month is my dpc 7th birthday month! I joined Mar. 25th 2002 I feel I am honour bound to enter the 1000th challenge!

kleski

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

03/09/2009 10:55:24 AM · #139

only my second year with DPC but I tossed one in......

togtog

Nikon D300

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

03/09/2009 11:03:51 AM · #140

I have it down to 688 potential entries... not surprisingly all with my D300, I only found a couple I liked enough to enter from my G2. Oh and hi everybody!

tanguera

Nikon D750

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED

03/09/2009 11:45:30 AM · #141

Thanks eschelar. As an amateur, most of MY shots ARE sentimental vs technical :-)

LadyK

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

03/09/2009 12:25:35 PM · #142

wow, i just saw my entry on a calibrated monitor, and boy is it gorgeous. how many voters do you think have calibrated monitors?

freakin_hilarious

Canon EOS-550D Rebel T2i

03/09/2009 12:31:14 PM · #143

Originally posted by JDubsgirl:

wow, i just saw my entry on a calibrated monitor, and boy is it gorgeous. how many voters do you think have calibrated monitors?

That's a great question. In an open challenge I'm gonna guess 20% or less.

Ken

03/09/2009 12:33:42 PM · #144

Originally posted by freakin_hilarious:

Originally posted by JDubsgirl:
wow, i just saw my entry on a calibrated monitor, and boy is it gorgeous. how many voters do you think have calibrated monitors?

That's a great question. In an open challenge I'm gonna guess 20% or less.

I would guess even lower than that, maybe 5%.

This would make a great poll question.

LadyK

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

03/09/2009 12:55:30 PM · #145

Originally posted by Ken:

Originally posted by freakin_hilarious:

Originally posted by JDubsgirl:
wow, i just saw my entry on a calibrated monitor, and boy is it gorgeous. how many voters do you think have calibrated monitors?

That's a great question. In an open challenge I'm gonna guess 20% or less.

I would guess even lower than that, maybe 5%.

This would make a great poll question.

how do we suggest such a poll? sc?

CNovack

Canon EOS-600D/T3i Rebel

03/09/2009 01:25:11 PM · #146

Originally posted by JDubsgirl:

wow, i just saw my entry on a calibrated monitor, and boy is it gorgeous. how many voters do you think have calibrated monitors?

I always look at my entry with a Gamma Correction RGB .90 and then look at the same with a Gamma Correction RGB 1.20. If they look good there then I do not need to do any tweeking. If not I will then lower or up the gamma anywhere from -.07 to +.07...just to find a happy medium.

CNovack

Canon EOS-600D/T3i Rebel

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

03/09/2009 01:30:10 PM · #147

Originally posted by Melethia:

Panic mode approaching.... must find something!

I KNOW you have something beautiful to see. Quick, YOU MUST enter...even if it is a picture of a fuzzy sock....

NO, Wait!!! Scratch that! Argh, now look what I did. I gave someone an idea.

wavelength

Nikon D300

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

03/09/2009 01:35:05 PM · #148

Originally posted by Ken:

Depends, do you mean "real" calibration or are you including software like Monitor Calibration Wizard?

Melethia

Canon EOS-80D