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 07/31/2012 09:06:48 AM · #301
I have always liked this sight. I have learned alot and hope to continue. I don't "know" alot of people, but that is my fault. One thing I would REALLY like to see is for the top 3 or more winners in a challenge explain in steps and as simple as possible, how they edited their pictures.I think it would generate more positave photography talk.I know that you can talk about anything here and that is great,but I think if it were more about photography it would be more interesting.I would love to learn from some experts that might have a process that I might be able to learn.The discussion "Post a Photo - Get a Comment" is another great way to generate more photography help.

Message edited by author 2012-07-31 09:12:07.
 07/31/2012 12:49:17 PM · #302
Originally posted by mike_311:
Originally posted by sfalice:
Originally posted by mike_311:


maybe if we had more interesting challenges :P, the high-key soft focus actually excited me for the first time in a while, so im actually entering that one.


Just a thought. You can usually make any Challenge interesting by entering an interesting picture.
I suppose that's why it's called a "Challenge."


the current trend of vastly broad topics hasn't inspired me to enter or vote. activity level is down on DPC, mine is, just saying why.


Do you need operate within the full spectrum of possibilities afforded by the challenge description? No.
If you desire a narrower definition for your own image, couldn't you simply add your own restrictions? Take for example High Key Blur:

Use soft focus & high key to create an interesting photograph. Title with the first line of your favorite poem or song. Voters guess the song or poem.

OK, if that's too broad for you, simply say, "I'm only going to use my 50mm lens and only take photographs of my pet weasel, Freddy."
Bam! You've successfully narrowed the challenge description all by yourself. You're a genius.
 07/31/2012 01:01:57 PM · #303
Originally posted by NikonJeb:
I love this site, I love the many good, decent, talented, and giving people here, I love pushing myself to be creative and skilled at challenges, and it would never occur to me to let the occasional bit of negativity from a few to detract from my enjoyment of the place that has brought more to my world of photography than all else combined.

Just sayin'


+1,000,000

LOL! I defy ANYONE to find an interactive website where somebody doesn't try to rain on everyone's parade. This site rocks, I'm here for the photography, and the awesome camaraderie. I love the excuse it provides to just go out and shoot when I'm not in the mood. No, DPC is NOT dying, so stop hanging the crepe. It's just passing a kidney stone.
 07/31/2012 01:31:45 PM · #304
ouch
 07/31/2012 01:41:43 PM · #305
Originally posted by Spork99:

Do you need operate within the full spectrum of possibilities afforded by the challenge description? No.
If you desire a narrower definition for your own image, couldn't you simply add your own restrictions? Take for example High Key Blur:

Use soft focus & high key to create an interesting photograph. Title with the first line of your favorite poem or song. Voters guess the song or poem.

OK, if that's too broad for you, simply say, "I'm only going to use my 50mm lens and only take photographs of my pet weasel, Freddy."
Bam! You've successfully narrowed the challenge description all by yourself. You're a genius.


it doesn't matter, my membership expires in 1 day.

you can recommend your backhanded suggestions to someone else who cares.

Message edited by author 2012-07-31 13:42:18.
 07/31/2012 02:08:57 PM · #306
Originally posted by tanguera:
Originally posted by NikonJeb:
I love this site, I love the many good, decent, talented, and giving people here, I love pushing myself to be creative and skilled at challenges, and it would never occur to me to let the occasional bit of negativity from a few to detract from my enjoyment of the place that has brought more to my world of photography than all else combined.

Just sayin'


+1,000,000

LOL! I defy ANYONE to find an interactive website where somebody doesn't try to rain on everyone's parade. This site rocks, I'm here for the photography, and the awesome camaraderie. I love the excuse it provides to just go out and shoot when I'm not in the mood. No, DPC is NOT dying, so stop hanging the crepe. It's just passing a kidney stone.


This site does ROCK! And with all the good, decent, WORLD WIDE folks I have met here, I wouldn't leave if you paid me. It does motivate me as well to go take photos and to have FUN at it! Besides all that, I have a personal investment in maintaining the cohesive relationship with my fellow Long Shots. The advice and companionship is priceless.

07/31/2012 02:50:54 PM · #307
Originally posted by mike_311:
Originally posted by Spork99:

Do you need operate within the full spectrum of possibilities afforded by the challenge description? No.
If you desire a narrower definition for your own image, couldn't you simply add your own restrictions? Take for example High Key Blur:

Use soft focus & high key to create an interesting photograph. Title with the first line of your favorite poem or song. Voters guess the song or poem.

OK, if that's too broad for you, simply say, "I'm only going to use my 50mm lens and only take photographs of my pet weasel, Freddy."
Bam! You've successfully narrowed the challenge description all by yourself. You're a genius.


it doesn't matter, my membership expires in 1 day.

you can recommend your backhanded suggestions to someone else who cares.


Narrowing the scope of a challenge description for yourself is a valid and effective suggestion for anyone if they feel the posted description for a challenge is too broad. You just seemed to focus on that so I offered you a solution. If you're too upset to accept it, that's your problem.

07/31/2012 03:05:00 PM · #308
nah, just tired of your shit lately. you have been a constant in many of threads that have turned into arguments, you seem to have no problem throwing a jab that escalates the arguments and tried to do it yet again.

but like i said it doesn't matter, as my time here is nearing an end.
 07/31/2012 03:32:44 PM · #309
Originally posted by mike_311:
nah, just tired of your shit lately. you have been a constant in many of threads that have turned into arguments, you seem to have no problem throwing a jab that escalates the arguments and tried to do it yet again.

but like i said it doesn't matter, as my time here is nearing an end.


I do get tired of incessant whining.

Your posts are starting to read like those "pity party/righteous indignation" threads people start when they say they're leaving, but really just want everyone to beg them not to go.
 07/31/2012 03:37:52 PM · #310
Surely you two love birds could pm each other instead of doing the weird love dance, you know you love each other really ;-}
 07/31/2012 04:31:26 PM · #311
Originally posted by Jon_H:
Surely you two love birds could pm each other instead of doing the weird love dance, you know you love each other really ;-}

Haha... it reminds me of the birds of paradise:


//wptschedule.org/bemoretunedin/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/bird-of-paradise.jpg

Message edited by author 2012-07-31 16:31:45.
 07/31/2012 04:58:47 PM · #312
Originally posted by JamesDowning:
Originally posted by Jon_H:
Surely you two love birds could pm each other instead of doing the weird love dance, you know you love each other really ;-}

Haha... it reminds me of the birds of paradise:


//wptschedule.org/bemoretunedin/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/bird-of-paradise.jpg


A match made in paradise, lol
 07/31/2012 06:01:31 PM · #313
options for this broken thread are:
1. Lock it
2. hide all OT comments (basically the last exchanges between Spork99 and mike_311 and then the responses to that) and let the thread limp along until it's own natural demise.

You guys choose.
 07/31/2012 06:17:04 PM · #314
Kill it off. My opinion.
 07/31/2012 06:20:51 PM · #315
There have been plenty who have tried to quell the bickering in this thread but to no avail, I'm with Bear send it to the archives.
 07/31/2012 06:22:14 PM · #316
I agree.

I'll be ignoring general discussion from now on. It will be much more peaceful not having to deal with certain asshats.
 07/31/2012 06:27:05 PM · #317
Originally posted by Dennisheckman:
Originally posted by tanguera:
Originally posted by NikonJeb:
I love this site, I love the many good, decent, talented, and giving people here, I love pushing myself to be creative and skilled at challenges, and it would never occur to me to let the occasional bit of negativity from a few to detract from my enjoyment of the place that has brought more to my world of photography than all else combined.

Just sayin'


+1,000,000

LOL! I defy ANYONE to find an interactive website where somebody doesn't try to rain on everyone's parade. This site rocks, I'm here for the photography, and the awesome camaraderie. I love the excuse it provides to just go out and shoot when I'm not in the mood. No, DPC is NOT dying, so stop hanging the crepe. It's just passing a kidney stone.


This site does ROCK! And with all the good, decent, WORLD WIDE folks I have met here, I wouldn't leave if you paid me. It does motivate me as well to go take photos and to have FUN at it! Besides all that, I have a personal investment in maintaining the cohesive relationship with my fellow Long Shots. The advice and companionship is priceless.


+1000,000,000,000,000

I love the inspiration in constantly taking new shots, I love having great friends here (especially my Long Shots team!), I love learning a lot of stuff just only taking a look at the other images of talented guys here...
 07/31/2012 06:27:07 PM · #318
Originally posted by frisca:
options for this broken thread are:
1. Lock it
2. hide all OT comments (basically the last exchanges between Spork99 and mike_311 and then the responses to that) and let the thread limp along until it's own natural demise.

You guys choose.


NOT sarcasm> It's fantastic that you asked!

Lock it down.
 07/31/2012 06:32:14 PM · #319
Originally posted by mike_311:
I agree.

I'll be ignoring general discussion from now on. It will be much more peaceful not having to deal with certain asshats.


Ditto. I thought you were leaving anyway.
 07/31/2012 06:36:40 PM · #320
Originally posted by Spork99:
Originally posted by mike_311:
I agree.

I'll be ignoring general discussion from now on. It will be much more peaceful not having to deal with certain asshats.


Ditto. I thought you were leaving anyway.


Who said I was leaving? Just letting my membership run out. My displeasure is with the site. You just happen to be a minor annoyance.

Message edited by author 2012-07-31 18:40:34.
 07/31/2012 07:27:42 PM · #321
hide the OT post, then lock it...
 07/31/2012 08:52:09 PM · #322
"Denial ain't just a river in Egypt."
Mark Twain
 07/31/2012 10:31:08 PM · #323
Lock it

Thanks for asking, you rock frisca.
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