https://www.dpchallenge.com/wiki/wiki/ 2026-05-13T00:57:54+00:00 https://www.dpchallenge.com/wiki/wiki/ https://www.dpchallenge.com/wiki/wiki/_media/wiki:dokuwiki.svg text/html 2026-04-11T16:44:53+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://www.dpchallenge.com/wiki/wiki/about_the_dpl?rev=1775925893&do=diff About the DPL DPL Overview The DPChallenge Photography League or DPL for short, is a way for photographers to join together as a team and compete against other teams using their collective vote averages. It allows for something normally very independent (DPChallenge) to become a team effort and creates camaraderie among fellow DPChallenge users. It is a fantastic way to break out of your comfort zone and meet new people on the site and in turn create friendships. It also stimulates the learnin… text/html 2026-04-12T16:18:05+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://www.dpchallenge.com/wiki/wiki/administrative_duties?rev=1776010685&do=diff DPC Administrative Duties Notes * Admins are the face and leaders of the DPC community * Admins and SC alike should frequent the forums * Admins are also SC and are expected to cover for them * For more info see the Site council guide Challenges ID Title text/html 2026-03-28T19:36:53+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://www.dpchallenge.com/wiki/wiki/civility_templates?rev=1774726613&do=diff Category list * Blatantly rude, slanderous, or profane comments * Discussing specific challenge entries during voting * Posting outtakes during voting * Search existing threads before starting a new one * Offering something of value in exchange for manipulation of site statistics * Posting large images directly to the forums * Rule 6 * Posting adult content without warnings * Posting inappropriate adult content to existing thread * Spoilers * Language * Publicly accusing… text/html 2026-03-28T19:36:53+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://www.dpchallenge.com/wiki/wiki/dpc_glossary?rev=1774726613&do=diff Moved: DPChallenge Glossary text/html 2026-04-11T16:44:53+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://www.dpchallenge.com/wiki/wiki/dpchallenge_glossary?rev=1775925893&do=diff Glossary of Terms Frequently Found on DPChallenge A AB's AlienBees, studio lighting. ACR Adobe Camera RAW file format. AE Auto Exposure. AF Auto Focus. Aperture The opening in a lens, analogous the iris of your eye, that admits light to the camera sensor. Aperture is expressed as an text/html 2026-03-28T19:36:53+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://www.dpchallenge.com/wiki/wiki/dpchallenge_mission_statement?rev=1774726613&do=diff DPC Mission Statement Collected Thoughts * . . to provide an environment that fosters photographers through a very hands-on approach. * DPC exists as a community to encourage, educate, and enlighten digital photographers on an international level. Through challenges, tutorials, forums, and feedback, beginning photographers can learn the basic photography skills needed to be successful and more advanced photographers can be given a platform to display their work while helping others to lear… text/html 2026-04-11T16:44:53+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://www.dpchallenge.com/wiki/wiki/dpl_faq?rev=1775925893&do=diff DPL FAQ Questions General * * * * * * * * Teams * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Other If your question isn't covered here, please post it in the forums, and someone will answer you there and/or add it to these FAQs text/html 2026-03-28T19:36:53+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://www.dpchallenge.com/wiki/wiki/dpl_rules?rev=1774726613&do=diff DPL Rules Overview The DPL was created for the pure enjoyment of the DPChallenge community and thus rules exist to keep things lighthearted and fun. These rules may be amended at any time, though if an larger update occurs, it will generally be followed by an announcement. NOTE: These rules are in addition to the normal challenge rules, including those for text/html 2026-03-28T19:36:53+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://www.dpchallenge.com/wiki/wiki/home?rev=1774726613&do=diff Deprecated; see start text/html 2026-03-28T19:36:53+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://www.dpchallenge.com/wiki/wiki/rules_archived_advanced_v?rev=1774726613&do=diff Advanced Editing Overview Advanced Editing allows more freedom to correct flaws and make the most of your captured image. Selections, layers and selective editing tools are allowed for touch-up and enhancement only. You may not create new features or obscure significant parts of your original capture. text/html 2026-03-28T19:36:53+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://www.dpchallenge.com/wiki/wiki/rules_archived_advanced_vi?rev=1774726613&do=diff Advanced Editing Overview Advanced Editing allows the use of selections, layers and selective editing tools for touch-up and enhancement. You may combine up to ten captures of the same basic scene. The intent of allowing multiple captures is to enable such techniques as high dynamic range (HDR), noise reduction, time lapse, etc., but not to permit a subject from one scene to be inserted into a different scene, nor is it intended to allow a subject to appear in multiple, arranged places within … text/html 2026-03-28T19:36:53+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://www.dpchallenge.com/wiki/wiki/rules_archived_minimal_i?rev=1774726613&do=diff Minimal Editing Overview Minimal Editing is intended as a “straight from the camera” test of skill, and allows only the adjustments essential to convert your original image into a form acceptable for submission on DPChallenge. Most editing tools are not permitted under these rules. Restrictions on post-processing apply to ALL edits performed after the image is captured, whether on a computer or with in-camera tools. text/html 2026-03-28T19:36:53+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://www.dpchallenge.com/wiki/wiki/rules_current_advanced?rev=1774726613&do=diff Advanced Editing Overview Advanced Editing allows the use of selections, layers and selective editing tools for touch-up and enhancement. You may combine up to ten captures of the same basic scene. The intent of allowing multiple captures is to enable such techniques as high dynamic range (HDR), noise reduction, increased DOF, etc., but not to permit a subject from one scene to be inserted into a different scene, nor is it intended to allow a subject to appear in multiple places within a scene… text/html 2026-04-11T16:44:53+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://www.dpchallenge.com/wiki/wiki/rules_current_basic?rev=1775925893&do=diff Basic Editing Overview Basic Editing permits overall adjustments to help polish your captured image. These rules are intended to allow you to fine tune your entry and correct basic imperfections in exposure, contrast, color, etc. No selections or spot editing tools are allowed, with the sole exception of cloning out sensor dust or hot pixels. Restrictions on post-processing apply to all edits performed after the image is captured, whether performed in image-editing software, during RAW convers… text/html 2026-04-11T16:41:05+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://www.dpchallenge.com/wiki/wiki/rules_current_common?rev=1775925665&do=diff Common Editing Rules Overview The restrictions below are common to all rule sets on DPChallenge. Requirements Your submission must be... * taken with a digital camera that records EXIF data (including original date, modified date, and file-type). text/html 2026-03-28T19:36:53+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://www.dpchallenge.com/wiki/wiki/rules_current_expert?rev=1774726613&do=diff Expert Editing Overview Expert Editing places minimal restrictions on your post-processing. A full range of editing tools are allowed for touch-up and enhancement as well as for image modification. Please remember, however, that this is a photography contest. You are encouraged to keep your entries photographic in nature, and voters are encouraged to rate entries accordingly. text/html 2026-04-11T16:44:53+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://www.dpchallenge.com/wiki/wiki/rules_current_extended?rev=1775925893&do=diff Extended Editing Overview In addition to the requirements outlined in the Common Editing Rule Set, specific requirements for Extended Editing can be found below. Requirements You must... * create your entry from images captured by you during the challenge dates. You may... * combine multiple photographs to produce your entry. All additional photographs must be taken by you after the challenge is announced with a digital camera that records EXIF data. text/html 2026-04-11T16:44:53+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://www.dpchallenge.com/wiki/wiki/rules_current_minimal?rev=1775925893&do=diff Minimal Editing Overview In addition to the requirements outlined in the Common Editing Rule Set, specific requirements for Minimal Editing can be found below. Requirements You must... * create your entry in JPG format from a single capture. (RAW images may not be used in Minimal Editing). You may... text/html 2026-04-11T16:44:53+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://www.dpchallenge.com/wiki/wiki/rules_current_standard?rev=1775925893&do=diff Standard Editing Overview In addition to the requirements outlined in the Common Editing Rule Set, specific requirements for Standard Editing can be found below. Requirements You must... * create your entry from 1 or more captures of a single scene (defined as a scene whose overall composition/framing does not change). All captures used must be shot within the challenge submission dates and as part of a single series in relatively short time frame (e.g NOT time-lapse photography) This rul… text/html 2026-04-11T16:44:53+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://www.dpchallenge.com/wiki/wiki/rules_current_voting?rev=1775925893&do=diff Voting Guidelines Requirements You must: * comply with the DPChallenge Terms of Use. * submit any disqualification requests as soon as you suspect a rule violation, but no later than seven days after the challenge results are posted. * vote on at least 20% of the entries in a challenge. If you vote on less than 20%, your votes will not count. text/html 2026-03-28T19:36:53+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://www.dpchallenge.com/wiki/wiki/rules_wip_advanced?rev=1774726613&do=diff who's up for another round? :) text/html 2026-03-28T19:36:53+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://www.dpchallenge.com/wiki/wiki/rules_wip_minimal?rev=1774726613&do=diff Minimal Editing Overview Minimal Editing is intended as a “straight from the camera” test of skill, and allows only the adjustments essential to convert your original image into a form acceptable for submission on DPChallenge. Most editing tools are not permitted under these rules. Restrictions on post-processing apply to ALL edits performed after the image is captured, whether on a computer or with in-camera tools. text/html 2026-04-11T16:44:53+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://www.dpchallenge.com/wiki/wiki/wiki_start?rev=1775925893&do=diff x text/html 2026-04-11T16:44:53+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://www.dpchallenge.com/wiki/wiki/wpl_integration?rev=1775925893&do=diff DPChallenge League Play Goals * To integrate to the point where there's no burden of work on any single individual or group of individuals. * To keep the same fun, exciting, and driving forces in play that made Seasons 1-4 such a success while considering all potential improvements.