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We'll draw a theme from those presented in this thread at 4pm today (PDT). Then anyone who is not a semi-finalist in the real LPS will be able to participate in this unofficial noncontest during the timeframe when the real semi finals are running.
Everyone is encouraged to also participate in the Dgrin Technique weekly assignments. This week's challenge is Chrome.
Also, please take this opportunity to submit an image to be Whipped during this time off.
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Ok, that was harsh. By losers, I mean those of us who didn't quite make it into the semi-final round. I'm holding my cumulative points (10, thanks) and nurturing them so they go forth and multiply in the coming weeks.
I was wondering if anyone wanted to join me in the next two weeks in an unofficial challenge? We can pick a theme and shoot for fun.
Theme ideas can be posted here for the next 24 hours then I'll put 'em in a hat and choose/post tomorrow. Then we can shoot instead of twiddle our thumbs for the next two weeks.
Anyone game?
Jesse
We'll draw a theme from those presented in this thread at 4pm today (PDT). Then anyone who is not a semi-finalist in the real LPS will be able to participate in this unofficial noncontest during the timeframe when the real semi finals are running.
Everyone is encouraged to also participate in the Dgrin Technique weekly assignments. This week's challenge is Chrome.
Also, please take this opportunity to submit an image to be Whipped during this time off.
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Ok, that was harsh. By losers, I mean those of us who didn't quite make it into the semi-final round. I'm holding my cumulative points (10, thanks) and nurturing them so they go forth and multiply in the coming weeks.
I was wondering if anyone wanted to join me in the next two weeks in an unofficial challenge? We can pick a theme and shoot for fun.
Theme ideas can be posted here for the next 24 hours then I'll put 'em in a hat and choose/post tomorrow. Then we can shoot instead of twiddle our thumbs for the next two weeks.
Anyone game?
Jesse
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I'm game.
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Abandoned asylums, old railroad depots, broken down factories, area 54, the "gates of hell" in Jersey City, "ghost stations" on the New York Subway, etc.
hahahahaha. Love it.
If that's the theme, can I participate?
PS: Area 54? is that 3 areas down from Area 51?
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Oh I see how it is. Only if we're cool enough. Only if we're tres chic. What if the theme was bunnies? Would we see you then? Huh? Huh?
Probably, yes, yes you would
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And we both know it's the bunnies you can't see that are the ones to fear.
Here's a site with a bunch of links to possible sites.
Sounds interesting but that is not neccessarily something a lot of people will have access or guts to do. Two weeks is not a lot of time to find a place, scout it out, access, and shoot it.
I have a few in mind but already know timing is very key. I have narrowly escaped arrest and vehicle tow once- and I know they have my information on file!
If you are looking to replace these missing weekes it should also be something that has an opposite as LPS does otherwise it is just 1 theme.
If just 1 theme how about?
Urban
Monotone- B&W- Sepia- Blue- etc.
Water
Dual themes:
Created vs Destroyed
Inhabited vs Deserted
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"Challenge yourself! You will have days of discouragement and days of success, but the only way to fail, is to quit!" - Emily (Greensquared)
You're all welcome to join Dgrin Weekly Assignments. There is no competition, but there are themes changed weekly. This way you'll have two weeks, two themes.
In this case by the end of two weeks (say Friday May 25th, when next theme comes to play) we can create an extra thread, resubmit your pic of choice from those WA posts there and have some public voting for those who's up to it.
For those who want to play this way:
The WA link is in my sig.
Current theme is CHROME.
Pictures should be fresh (no EXIF needed, we play casual) and fit the theme (I'll tell you if you're way off), the rest is up to you...
Ya mean like "Harvey" ?
While I got a whopping ZERO votes
I'm glad you liked colorblind!
Maybe we could mail this around to each other and take pictures of it maximum holding time is 3 days. Much more interesting than that travelling Gnome.
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Run Away! Run Away! Run Away! LMAO
You said it, not me! I'm glad you're all taking the initiative to keep shooting!
However, I do have a request: If you do hold a "challenge" keep the threads to a minimum and no voting polls to pick an unofficial winner of the unofficial challenge.
Why am I harshing on your mellow? (a) it's my job and (b) there will in fact be an official poll to select the Public Choice Award from this first Semifinal round. Since this is open to all, I wouldn't want to see it overshadowed by your fun exercise. Think about it from the POV of someone not in the contest clique... you guys know what's up, but the random new dgrinner who clicks on "new stuff" and sees two polls does not.
Thanks!
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Bunnies are cool, even when they aren't about planes.
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Should we take this to a different forum? I'm down with playin' by the rules.
Jesse
Now THAT would be funny. Funnier still? Incorporating it into the "forbidden/inaccesible to the general public" theme. "Why yes I am taking pictures of a psycho bunny in this abandoned werehouse, officer. No, I'm perfectly sane thankyouverymuch..."
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Of course, it's mostly and primarily about the technique, not post-processing or business, but wouldn't you agree that this is one of the key elements in photography anyway?
How about everyone shooting their best effort, and posting in the Whipping Post, and then you all give it no-holds-barred critique. Might be a good learning experience, both in giving and receiving critique.
Oh, and I believe Area 54 is right next to Studio 54.
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I'd definitely be into that. I like the weekly assignment thing Nikolai is doing, but I don't think this is exactly what he is talking about. So what about this, we set up a seperate thread. "inhabited vs. deserted" sounds cool. You guys want to do that?
I think everyone knows what tack I'll take.
My impression was that this thread would be where you chose your topic, and discussed in general, and then you would start one other thread in here for "unofficial entries" and comments, all in one self-contained thread. Call it something like "The loser game"... you know, fun, but no official words like "contest" in the title.
It might become a long beast of a thread, but I think chaotic in a fun unofficial sort of way.
whaddya think?
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I like David's idea as well. I think it only lacks the community you all feel here, but WhippingPost could certainly use some new blood - I think you all have what it takes to do it right! Stretch yourselves, especially in the commenting area and give this a thought...
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I think that it will give you a better perspective of what it means to judge a contest.
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Keep suggesting themes--I'll be having one of the rugrats pull them from a hat 'round 4pm PDT.
Jesse
Abandoned asylums, old railroad depots, broken down factories, area 54, the "gates of hell" in Jersey City, "ghost stations" on the New York Subway, etc.[/quote]
This is a neat idea especially around where I live. There is an old condemed lumber mill that was run by the Apache indians. Lots of cool stuff there....
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We'll draw a theme from those presented in this thread at 4pm today (PDT). Then anyone who is not a semi-finalist in the real LPS will be able to participate in this unofficial noncontest during the timeframe when the real semi finals are running.
Everyone is encouraged to also participate in the Dgrin Technique weekly assignments. This week's challenge is Chrome.
Also, please take this opportunity to submit an image to be Whipped during this time off.