Most of the moderators have a line in their signatures to let you know what forums they moderate. And if you'd like to know who they are without looking at signatures, you can see by going to the forum home, scrolling all the way to the bottom and just below the list of forums and above "In da house" (list of who is online at the moment), you'll see a "Moderators" link. Click it and you get a list of who moderates what.
Not sure about the "who is a part of SmugMug" piece of your question.
Hope that helps.
Moderator Journeys/Sports/Big Picture :: Need some help with dgrin?
Who then would help me with that particular Javascript code, and would it be wise of me to accept code from someone not asscociated with Smugmug because if something goes wrong SmugMug could easily say they know nothing about it, ask the person who gave the code or piece of script?????
There are a couple of forums you can get help from for SmugMug. There's also help@smugmug.com.
I can't speak for SmugMug with regard to Javascript and its behavior. I'll let someone answer that who is.
Moderator Journeys/Sports/Big Picture :: Need some help with dgrin?
My bad once again, I assumed that moderators worked for Smugmug.
I still believe different colors for moderators names and SmugMug employee names would make it easier to quickly identify them from the general viewer. As I write this I just realized for the first time that your name is in bold. If I am just realizing this, I am sure others have not realized this, but then again I could be wrong.
There are three types of display for login names. The normal font (as yours is) is a regular user. Moderators appear in Bold and administrators in Italic Bold.
Colors are difficult because different skins (how you view dgrin and most other forums too) use different colors for the various forum components. For example red text on the pomegranate skin would be difficult to read. I'm sure there's a combination that works every where and I'll keep that in mind when we upgrade forum software at a later date.
Moderator Journeys/Sports/Big Picture :: Need some help with dgrin?
My bad once again, I assumed that moderators worked for Smugmug.
I still believe different colors for moderators names and SmugMug employee names would make it easier to quickly identify them from the general viewer. As I write this I just realized for the first time that your name is in bold. If I am just realizing this, I am sure others have not realized this, but then again I could be wrong.
At the bottom of every page there's a Moderators link.
At the bottom of every page there's a Moderators link.
I think what he getting at is that he would like to see a SmugMug badge under the username of the SmugMug employees that post on DGrin. Vbulletin 3.5 supports badges/rankings, so this could, in theory, be implemented. Imagine seeing a little smuggy icon under the SmugHero names.
I think what he getting at is that he would like to see a SmugMug badge under the username of the SmugMug employees that post on DGrin. Vbulletin 3.5 supports badges/rankings, so this could, in theory, be implemented. Imagine seeing a little smuggy icon under the SmugHero names.
I understood this as his original request. There are certainly many ways to do this and this is something we will discuss.
Moderator Journeys/Sports/Big Picture :: Need some help with dgrin?
I think a plug-in exists for this but not likely for our version of vb. It may also be for users (ala social networking's version of vanity names). I'll look--it's a good idea.
Moderator Journeys/Sports/Big Picture :: Need some help with dgrin?
Customizers-For-Hire Thread
Update the first post on this thread with the names of each person/entity/ doing customization services, please. Looks like Jerry and David are not the only ones around.
And while a single thread is o.k. - it can become quite long (already at 157 posts), different issues can be posted that apply to one customizers and not the others, etc. It would be a lot better to have dedicated threads for each customizer to discuss their services and receive feedback, IMO.
Update the first post on this thread with the names of each person/entity/ doing customization services, please. Looks like Jerry and David are not the only ones around.
And while a single thread is o.k. - it can become quite long (already at 157 posts), different issues can be posted that apply to one customizers and not the others, etc. It would be a lot better to have dedicated threads for each customizer to discuss their services and receive feedback, IMO.
Maybe, thanks. I'll think on it! I did update post#1.
Maybe, thanks. I'll think on it! I did update post#1.
No problem, Andy. I noticed that update. Maybe ping the customizers to see if they would even want dedicated threads. If they don't then the issue would be moot I guess.
Request: An HDR subforum
I was wondering what your thoughts are about making a subforum under Landscapes for HDR shots. Currently, they seem to fall under Landscapes or Other Cool Shots or Techniques.
I have noticed a rising interest in HDR shots both on dgrin and in the great big world of photography. I've also noticed that there are a great deal who would rather not see a single HDR shot. Creating an HDR-specific subforum might help both groups out.
I have to confess to having been bitten by the HDR bug after a photowalk this weekend. The leader of it might make a very good Artist in Residence as well - though I have not asked him about his interest.
Let me know what you think,
Eyal
There's a definite interest in HDR. We'll definitely think about it.
Upon further reflection, we're going to leave things as they are. Why? Because at its core, HDR is just another tool in the photographer's processing toolbox. As such, it doesn't really warrant a separate forum.
Thanks again for the suggestion.
Moderator Journeys/Sports/Big Picture :: Need some help with dgrin?
Lens Sample Photo Archive
Would it be useful here on dgrin, as on other sites, to have a "Lens Sample Photo Archive"?
I personally find them very useful when I'm considering purchase of a new lens. I also like that you can usually tell what body the lens is mounted to. I like to be able to "see" what a lens/body combination produces over a wide swath of photographers.
In the past, I've considered a certain lens/focal length, only to peruse that particular lens photo archive. It became obvious if that lens would be a good tool for a particular need.
I'm wondering if there has been consideration given to creating a forum to feature photos that have been post-processed in specific styles (Orton effects, impressionism, expressionism, non-realistic HDR, etc.)--maybe even to the point where some may consider the work to be graphic design or art.
The reason for my suggestion is this: I noticed (during my brief time posting) that some folks play around quite freely and creatively in processing programs like Photoshop, but when they post their work for feedback the comments weigh heavily toward ideas like "the color doesn't look realistic" or "this isn't real photography". If there were to be a thread for these non-realistic styles of processing, then the participants might get more constructive criticism on the aesthetics of their choices rather than philosophical debate about what makes a photograph truly a photograph. (Although I'd be the last to say that such a debate--in proper settings --isn't good! I'm a theatre professor by training...we debate "veritas" all the time.)
Perhaps this already exists and is just buried someplace I haven't found.
Or maybe there is just an absolute rule that there will be no more forums! Either way, fine with me! Just a thought.
(And, hey, I'm new here...so if this idea has been floated and shot down, just let me know!)
I'm wondering if there has been consideration given to creating a forum to feature photos that have been post-processed in specific styles (Orton effects, impressionism, expressionism, non-realistic HDR, etc.)--maybe even to the point where some may consider the work to be graphic design or art.
We do consider each request and regarding this type of request, no. We won't create forums for specific processing techniques. Doing so would create needless clutter and really isn't practical given the huge variety of different techniques.
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Jim
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Most of the moderators have a line in their signatures to let you know what forums they moderate. And if you'd like to know who they are without looking at signatures, you can see by going to the forum home, scrolling all the way to the bottom and just below the list of forums and above "In da house" (list of who is online at the moment), you'll see a "Moderators" link. Click it and you get a list of who moderates what.
Not sure about the "who is a part of SmugMug" piece of your question.
Hope that helps.
There are a couple of forums you can get help from for SmugMug. There's also help@smugmug.com.
I can't speak for SmugMug with regard to Javascript and its behavior. I'll let someone answer that who is.
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I offered you alternatives in the off chance you needed help. In no way did I "reject" your suggestion.
As I said previously, I don't work for SmugMug nor do I speak for them so I cannot answer the questions specific to SmugMug.
There are three types of display for login names. The normal font (as yours is) is a regular user. Moderators appear in Bold and administrators in Italic Bold.
Colors are difficult because different skins (how you view dgrin and most other forums too) use different colors for the various forum components. For example red text on the pomegranate skin would be difficult to read. I'm sure there's a combination that works every where and I'll keep that in mind when we upgrade forum software at a later date.
At the bottom of every page there's a Moderators link.
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I understood this as his original request. There are certainly many ways to do this and this is something we will discuss.
I take lots of "Food Porn" photos and have been looking for such a thread and can't find one..
Is there a Food Photo thread?
If not can we start one? I love food porn!
GreyLeaf PhotoGraphy
Welcome! Feel free to start one in the "Other Cool Shots" forum--look forward to seeing it!
Okie Dokie!
I used to be on a Flickr group that was dedicated to food and quite fun...taking pics in restaurants is quite challenging!
Start a Food Porn thread for everyone to post food shots IN the Other Cool Shots thread?
is that ok?? (I'm new here)
That's the place!
Well I posted the Fried Apples from tonite.. Maybe that will work
Is it easy to have names like: http://dgrin/people or even: http://dgrin/forums/people? That would be a lot nicer for giving pointers to people than http://dgrin.com/forumdisplay.php?f=59, for example.
Thanks for considering this.
I think a plug-in exists for this but not likely for our version of vb. It may also be for users (ala social networking's version of vanity names). I'll look--it's a good idea.
Update the first post on this thread with the names of each person/entity/ doing customization services, please. Looks like Jerry and David are not the only ones around.
And while a single thread is o.k. - it can become quite long (already at 157 posts), different issues can be posted that apply to one customizers and not the others, etc. It would be a lot better to have dedicated threads for each customizer to discuss their services and receive feedback, IMO.
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I was wondering what your thoughts are about making a subforum under Landscapes for HDR shots. Currently, they seem to fall under Landscapes or Other Cool Shots or Techniques.
I have noticed a rising interest in HDR shots both on dgrin and in the great big world of photography. I've also noticed that there are a great deal who would rather not see a single HDR shot. Creating an HDR-specific subforum might help both groups out.
I have to confess to having been bitten by the HDR bug after a photowalk this weekend. The leader of it might make a very good Artist in Residence as well - though I have not asked him about his interest.
Let me know what you think,
Eyal
My site | Non-MHD Landscapes |Google+ | Twitter | Facebook | Smugmug photos
Thanks!
Upon further reflection, we're going to leave things as they are. Why? Because at its core, HDR is just another tool in the photographer's processing toolbox. As such, it doesn't really warrant a separate forum.
Thanks again for the suggestion.
Would it be useful here on dgrin, as on other sites, to have a "Lens Sample Photo Archive"?
I personally find them very useful when I'm considering purchase of a new lens. I also like that you can usually tell what body the lens is mounted to. I like to be able to "see" what a lens/body combination produces over a wide swath of photographers.
In the past, I've considered a certain lens/focal length, only to peruse that particular lens photo archive. It became obvious if that lens would be a good tool for a particular need.
Here is a lens sample photo archive from another site for reference.
The reason for my suggestion is this: I noticed (during my brief time posting) that some folks play around quite freely and creatively in processing programs like Photoshop, but when they post their work for feedback the comments weigh heavily toward ideas like "the color doesn't look realistic" or "this isn't real photography". If there were to be a thread for these non-realistic styles of processing, then the participants might get more constructive criticism on the aesthetics of their choices rather than philosophical debate about what makes a photograph truly a photograph. (Although I'd be the last to say that such a debate--in proper settings --isn't good! I'm a theatre professor by training...we debate "veritas" all the time.)
Perhaps this already exists and is just buried someplace I haven't found.
Or maybe there is just an absolute rule that there will be no more forums!
(And, hey, I'm new here...so if this idea has been floated and shot down, just let me know!)
stueveshots.smugmug.com
We do consider each request and regarding this type of request, no. We won't create forums for specific processing techniques. Doing so would create needless clutter and really isn't practical given the huge variety of different techniques.