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02/17/2007 09:40:54 PM · #626

I would most appreciate any feedback on a photo I just posted - a huge departure from my usual. It is okay to tell me if it sucks. We are Team Suck, after all.

Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS for Nikon

02/18/2007 01:13:44 AM · #627

Continue departing!

As for pictures you really like - when you submit them to challenges, I highly suggest you turn off scores. You can keep track of comments by either clicking on the thumbnail on your home page, or watching the number of comments received. If the score isn't where you would like to see it, at least you only see that at the end of the challenge, not all week. I'll be turning off scores for this challenge.

Greetmir

Nikon D60

02/18/2007 01:34:07 AM · #628

Well it sure as hell stirs up emotions. I don't know WHAT to think about it. It makes me want to know more about her story ... I guess that is a good thing.

What IS her story ?

jaysonmc

Nikon D200

Nikon MF 105mm f/2.5 AIS

02/18/2007 01:52:54 AM · #629

Originally posted by snaffles:

Oh happy day!

Finally sold some pix to Fotolia!!!! Just two but better than nothing, eh? So, in keeping with my promise to post the infamous brownie recipe once I got into a stock house...here it is!

I guess you can see the pix by going to Fotolia and searching for me as snaffles.

Congrats snaffles. Seems like a lot of team suck members are excelling out in the real world these days! I tried to do a search for your photo on Fotolia, but I search for the username for some reason (probably something simple I am missing).

mist

Canon EOS-60D

02/18/2007 04:12:38 AM · #630

Originally posted by posthumous:

As to Team Suck in WPL, I believe the Suckers have spoken.

Quite so. And the response was very favourable, as I suspected ;)

My reason of asking was because my feverish mind has been pondering, and I suspect in future to be seeing WPL-only stuff. Like "this challenge only for those in the WPL". This sort of thing may never happen, of course. But were it announced that it might be like that, would it be better to a) still stay clear of the WPL or b) enter the team suck camps not for direct competitive reasons, but just to be able to take part.

I personally wouldn't be interested in joining any other team just to be in the WPL, like.

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0L USM

02/18/2007 04:31:07 AM · #631

It appears as though I'm in the minority. I usually am, though never when it counts, like lotteries or promotions...

I don't think it would be a bad thing to have a WPL team. I really don't see that anything we do now would even change. It'd be a stat somewhere. And just think how much fun it would be if we actually beat somebody! If we didn't, so what? I know some of those teams are wickedly competitive and put a lot of pressure on themselves to "produce" - and I think it gets stressful to some, too. I certainly wouldn't look at it that way or want it to be that way. Just kinda of a fun way to fly the Team Suck flag.

silverfoxx

Canon EOS-5D

02/18/2007 05:32:43 AM · #632

don't worry Catherine! :)

I can't wait until tomorrow and the street challenge to begin!
I can't wait to see all the entries, I'm really looking forward to seeing them.
and I love my entry again, that's a bad sign:)

quiet_observation

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

02/18/2007 05:42:04 AM · #633

I see the Suck League being the antithesis of the WPL. I would rather see people be supported and encouraged to do their best whatever that may be and not worry about scores.

There are members of the Suck League on WPL Teams; that is their choice.

On this one I know I'm in the minority but I would rather see teams leave the Suck League to join the WPL. There is only so much support an individual can give - if someone is supporting their WPL teammates - it may be difficult to support their Suck teammates.

quiet_observation

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

02/18/2007 07:45:58 AM · #634

has a title now. This was going to be my entry in trees but then I realized I only had a raw file. It probably would not have been possible with minimal editing anyway.

Maybe it will inspire me to start the essay on Paul Strand that I need to do.

Message edited by author 2007-02-18 10:22:17.

02/18/2007 07:49:23 AM · #635

Thank you, ma'am. Looks better in my favorites listing if it has a real title. :-)

Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS for Nikon

02/18/2007 08:42:43 AM · #636

I just want to say how much Team Suck rocks. I got so many great, constructive comments on my 'How Much for the Girl in the Window' shot. It is wonderful to have a forum of friends where I know I can get honest yet always kind feedback!

Greetmir

Nikon D60

02/18/2007 09:03:34 AM · #637

... erm so what is her story ???

Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G

02/18/2007 09:27:07 AM · #638

Originally posted by Greetmir:

... erm so what is her story ???

Yesterday I went out for a street photography shoot. I was walking down King Street, where there are a lot of chi chi shops but also a lot of interesting characters, and discovered that one of the shops was selling puppies in the window. This girl had evidently climbed in with the puppies and was just sitting there. I loved the scene and her look, so fired off a few quick photos. I was pleased with the result, as it was nearly an impossible situation. Thanks for asking,

Greetmir!

Edit to add:

bmartuch commented that this reminded him of one of your shots,

silverfoxx! Which I took as an enormous compliment.

Message edited by author 2007-02-18 09:28:09.

bmartuch

Nikon D7200

02/18/2007 09:28:13 AM · #639

I have a shot in for "Hate". It's not going to do well but I thought this set of challenges kind of sucked and I really didn't have any ideas.

I also have a shot in for trees.

Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G

02/18/2007 09:42:22 AM · #640

Originally posted by bmartuch:

I also have a shot in for trees.

Although I have a good tree as a subject to shoot for this challenge, I am envious of those who have snowy trees to shoot. However, on the other hand I think it could be pretty difficult to obtain perfect snow exposure in minimal editing, so maybe not...looking forward to seeing everyone's trees and streets!

bmartuch

Nikon D7200

02/18/2007 09:52:09 AM · #641

Originally posted by noraneko:

Originally posted by bmartuch:

I also have a shot in for trees.

Although I have a good tree as a subject to shoot for this challenge, I am envious of those who have snowy trees to shoot. However, on the other hand I think it could be pretty difficult to obtain perfect snow exposure in minimal editing, so maybe not...looking forward to seeing everyone's trees and streets!

I've found snow to be a problem unless it's done perfectly. Many people seem to think it's just blown highlights. Mine DOES have snow in it. I couldn't avoid it.

bmartuch

Nikon D7200

Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G

02/18/2007 10:10:05 AM · #642

Hey

Noraneko, My son and a bunch of his friends will be visiting your area during spring break in a couple of weeks. They are heading down to Myrtle Beach. Somehow I know when they get there, alcohol will be consumed. Hard to believe isn't it?

02/18/2007 10:34:51 AM · #643

Originally posted by bmartuch:

Hey Noraneko, My son and a bunch of his friends will be visiting your area during spring break in a couple of weeks. They are heading down to Myrtle Beach. Somehow I know when they get there, alcohol will be consumed. Hard to believe isn't it?

Bob, if they need a place to crash on their way down, they are welcome to stop by my place. We have plenty of room. Hope they have fun (not too much fun, if you know what I mean ;-) in Myrtle Beach!

Kelli

Canon EOS-D60

02/18/2007 10:35:01 AM · #644

You guys wanna spank me now? I entered a "street" shot even though I know it's not what people are looking for. No grunge, no b&w and no homeless people. Though it could easily have been shot on a street. I'm thinking I'll get the brown for this one.

quiet_observation

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

02/18/2007 10:42:55 AM · #645

My street has no grunge, no b&w and no homeless. Maybe I should switch it to b&w so I'll fit in? Probably not.

Kelli

Canon EOS-D60

02/18/2007 10:46:39 AM · #646

But, did I mention it doesn't actually have a street either? LOL ;P

xianart

Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

02/18/2007 10:48:29 AM · #647

my street's indoors!

Kelli

Canon EOS-D60

02/18/2007 10:54:53 AM · #648

Originally posted by xianart:

my street's indoors!

ROFLMAO! Maybe the 3 of us could share the brown...

see

Canon PowerShot S95

02/18/2007 11:04:09 AM · #649

Originally posted by Kelli:

Today, I will go out to the mean streets of St. George, Utah. Lets see 90% middle class to mind bogglingly rich, 75% Mormon. Iâ��ll be lucky to get a photo of someone with faded blue jeans and a t-shirt.