When??? (the future, or lack, of LPS)

bham · March 22, 2008

When is dgrin gonna start the new contest??

Andy · March 22, 2008

When I have it ready.

BPerron · March 25, 2008

Andy wrote:

When I have it ready.

rofl

Andy · April 1, 2008

Pass the word, it'll be worth the wait.

Hang in there, guys.

Tango · April 1, 2008

so im assuming the entire format, rules, etc...must be changing to take so long starting back up?

i look forward to it! whatever you peoples come up with.

MarkTodd · April 1, 2008

AaronNelson wrote:

so im assuming the entire format, rules, etc...must be changing to take so long starting back up?

i look forward to it! whatever you peoples come up with.

I'd think that just coming up with the series of dual themes that are fresh, make sense and in a satisfactory progression would be a significant enough puzzle to take plenty of time.

Tango · April 1, 2008

MarkTodd wrote:

I'd think that just coming up with the series of dual themes that are fresh, make sense and in a satisfactory progression would be a significant enough puzzle to take plenty of time.

very true....need any sugestions i have plenty...:D

Llywellyn · April 1, 2008

Andy wrote:

Pass the word, it'll be worth the wait.

Hang in there, guys.

The glasses are spreading... Eep! :hide

Tentacion · April 1, 2008

Anticipation is keeping me waiting.....I have a feeling this is going to be awesome....I'm Totally STOKED!!

Izzy Garavito · April 2, 2008

can't wait!

Pat664422 · April 2, 2008

MarkTodd wrote:

I'd think that just coming up with the series of dual themes that are fresh, make sense and in a satisfactory progression would be a significant enough puzzle to take plenty of time.

I agree. I'd also add that looking back on the first LPS, there were some rounds that would generate 100+ entries and some that would generate 50-60 entries. I would think you'd want to come up with contrasting themes that are, dare I say, restrictive enough so that the rounds are distinguishable from each other and yet inspiring at the same time. Not too tall an order, eh?

Assuming of course there are still going to be contrasting themes... I do hope so!

Andy · April 2, 2008

AaronNelson wrote:

so im assuming the entire format, rules, etc...must be changing to take so long starting back up?

i look forward to it! whatever you peoples come up with.

Never assume.....

Tango · April 2, 2008

Andy wrote:

Never assume.....

just a ploy of mine to get some info flowing...

dank-photo · April 8, 2008

Andy wrote:

Never assume.....

it makes an "ass" out of "u" and "me":D (what my mom used to say)

-DK

Andy · April 8, 2008

dank-photo wrote:

it makes an "ass" out of "u" and "me":D

-DK

I still have sponsor issues. Hang tight guys.

System · April 10, 2008

Andy wrote:

I still have sponsor issues. Hang tight guys.

sponsor issues?? they need to look at this site and just see how many people it really attracks. My thought is that they would be a little on the ignorant side if they didn't jump at the chance to back this!!!
again, just my opinion. don't slap me hand with the ruler teach!!!

pyroPrints.com · April 10, 2008

while we wait, headover here and drool a bit

http://www.crestock.com/blog/technology/the-worlds-most-extreme-photography-equipment-117.aspx

Michael Atkins · April 10, 2008

pyroPrints.com wrote:

while we wait, headover here and drool a bit

http://www.crestock.com/blog/technology/the-worlds-most-extreme-photography-equipment-117.aspx

Awesome Site!

If i had to choose I'll take a Hasselblad H3DII - that is one beast of a camera.

Travis · April 10, 2008

I didn't realize just how much I enjoyed this contest until it was gone.... Please sponsors...we'll buy - just give us our contest back......

Michael Atkins · April 11, 2008

Travis wrote:

I didn't realize just how much I enjoyed this contest until it was gone.... Please sponsors...we'll buy - just give us our contest back......

I agree 100% ! Even though I only joined a couple of months ago. I entered a couple of the contests during that time and really enjoyed it. I find myself checking this forum more and more patiently waiting for the new contest. Even if i didn't enter the contest every week just thinking about the theme helped me try to think of ways to shoot out of the box. Which I think helped my creativity alot.

pyroPrints.com · April 16, 2008

I think I'm having withdrawal... come back to us LPS :cry

Andy · April 16, 2008

pyroPrints.com wrote:

I think I'm having withdrawal... come back to us LPS :cry

Still having issues. Not just sponsor, either. Stay tuned.

Rhinotherunt · April 17, 2008

Did someone say CONTEST!?!

pyroPrints.com · April 17, 2008

Andy wrote:

Still having issues. Not just sponsor, either. Stay tuned.

Who's giving ya trouble? :beatwax I'm sure we can think of a way to del with them

System · April 18, 2008

pyroPrints.com wrote:

Who's giving ya trouble? :beatwax I'm sure we can think of a way to del with them

put me in coach!!!

Rhinotherunt · April 18, 2008

pyroPrints.com wrote:

Who's giving ya trouble? :beatwax I'm sure we can think of a way to del with them

I agree! Give them a Dell with Vista and they will have so much trouble of their own they won't give you trouble.

Andy · April 19, 2008

Hi Guys, first it was sponsors (solved that!). But then it was our Host, Shay, who can't come back due to personal reasons. OK so, Erik and I were willing to persevere, without Shay, and figure something else out.

But, you just can't imagine the unending private messages from LPS contestants (and even winners!) that Erik and I have gotten, weeks later, after LPS I, that caused us to go over the edge. That this continues to happen is beyond my scope of imagination. That some members continue to question the contest, the rules, the winner, and the volunteers who made the contest happen, it boggles my mind.

I wish it weren't so, but we can't continue the LPS.

We plan on bringing back the Dgrin Challenges, bigger and better, if the community will become more involved in the running of things. Erik and I will be contacting some of you, to find out if you'll be willing to help!

Onward and upward.

annaelycm · April 19, 2008

I wish it weren't so, but we can't continue the LPS.

We plan on bringing back the Dgrin Challenges, bigger and better, if the community will become more involved in the running of things. Erik and I will be contacting some of you, to find out if you'll be willing to help!

Onward and upward.

Andy,
This is sad news indeed. I don't post frequently but I've followed the last contest with great interest and I have learned so much from reading and following posts in the wonderful commmunity!
I'm sorry to hear that some people can not just let things go...and continue to complain and cry...
I'll look forward to the new Dgin Challenges and definitely participate as I can. I'm also willing to help out in any way that I am I able.

Anna

eoren1 · April 19, 2008

Andy wrote:

But, you just can't imagine the unending private messages from LPS contestants (and even winners!) that Erik and I have gotten, weeks later, after LPS I, that caused us to go over the edge. That this continues to happen is beyond my scope of imagination. That some members continue to question the contest, the rules, the winner, and the volunteers who made the contest happen, it boggles my mind.

I wish it weren't so, but we can't continue the LPS.

Wow, Andy, I can't believe that this phenomenal contest with so much comraderie had a 'dark' side that played out over PM. The LPS is what really cemented me in the dgrin forums and I feel I am a better photographer for having participated. I know that I have met some incredible people through it and can only hope that future contests/challenges will afford that opportunity to others. I, like many, found dgrin to be an oasis from some of those 'other' boards and I think the LPS played a major role in that. I'm very saddened to hear that it won't be continuing.
Eyal

Andy · April 19, 2008

eoren1 wrote:

Wow, Andy, I can't believe that this phenomenal contest with so much comraderie had a 'dark' side that played out over PM.

You wouldn't believe the amount of wasted time by private message, to Shay, to Erik, to me, over the past 15 months. It's *shocking* and frankly, it's been a real downer, we tried not to let it affect us but in fact it was a real drag.

The LPS is what really cemented me in the dgrin forums and I feel I am a better photographer for having participated. I know that I have met some incredible people through it and can only hope that future contests/challenges will afford that opportunity to others. I, like many, found dgrin to be an oasis from some of those 'other' boards and I think the LPS played a major role in that. I'm very saddened to hear that it won't be continuing.
Eyal

We'll make up for it with amazing Dgrin Challenges. You'll still be able to learn and grow and be part of this great community.

Thanks for being here, Eyal.

saurora · April 19, 2008

Oh wow, this is just such a downer to hear that Dgrinners have been bombarding you mods with PMs about the LPS. How childish and selfish people can be to think mods have nothing better to do than read messages complaining about LPS. Personally, I have spent the time 'off' by viewing other photog's sites, constantly soaking in ideas for improving my own shots. Sorry for what you guys have gone through....very, very undeserving! I look forward to whatever you decide (and whenever). Dgrin has helped me and others to grow with and without the challenges. The community is, and will continue to be, a great place to learn. At some point, we all need to learn how to challenge ourselves as well. No hard feelings here guys....kudos to a great job and I hope there won't be too much 'whining' about your decision.

When??? (the future, or lack, of LPS)

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