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.:Chris:.
05-08-2008, 10:15 PM
Feel free to ask questions, discuss techniques and call people out.

Do not bring any drama, complaints or whining into this thread. If you have specific concerns you can PM them to me (.:Chris:.), DareDevil or Green_Lantern for consideration. If you post them here they will be laughed at, deleted and most importantly: ignored.

Good luck to everyone. :grin:
camaroguy327
05-08-2008, 10:30 PM
I guess its time to make that bed sheet light reflector I thought of making a while back. Anybody got some studio lights that this P&Ser can borrow? I guess I could resort to using table lamps.:crack:
.:Chris:.
05-08-2008, 10:35 PM
I guess its time to make that bed sheet light reflector I thought of making a while back. Anybody got some studio lights that this P&Ser can borrow? I guess I could resort to using table lamps.:crack:

You don't need studio lights for this project at all!
camaroguy327
05-08-2008, 10:48 PM
jfwy. I would like to try something other than ambient light tho.
.:Chris:.
05-08-2008, 11:02 PM
Well, does your P&S have a hot shoe where you could attach a flash?
camaroguy327
05-09-2008, 08:15 PM
No it doesn't, I was thinking of more of constant light source anyway.

I picked up a couple a 250 halogen work lights today for the garage, I'm gonna shine them into some foam core to use as a diffuser. We shall see if it twerks.
btuner
05-09-2008, 08:21 PM
its all about creativity ^ you can use any ol can light/work light to achieve the desired effect. work with different diffusers and setups till you find whats right for you
ERG
05-10-2008, 03:01 PM
Tasteful nudes?
Michael.
05-10-2008, 03:26 PM
Tasteful nudes?

"artistic/implied" ---> i say YES! lol
.:Chris:.
05-10-2008, 06:33 PM
Tasteful nudes?

Unfortunately nudity is outside the rules and expectations of this site. If you really feel strongly, shoot me a PM with an example and I'll see what I can do.
btuner
05-10-2008, 06:35 PM
if you feel compelled you can also shoot me a pm with an example aswell :naughty:
DareDevil
05-10-2008, 07:30 PM
Nudes on TF. None on TR, Sorry.
.:Chris:.
05-10-2008, 07:35 PM
Nudes on TF. None on TR, Sorry.

There it is from the man himself.
ERG
05-11-2008, 07:12 PM
Understood...
Mars_302
05-11-2008, 08:36 PM
do they have to be setup photos or candid style?
btuner
05-11-2008, 09:01 PM
"Qualifications and Exclusions:
Portraits must be posed. Please do not submit candid photos for this assignment."
.:Chris:.
05-11-2008, 10:49 PM
"Qualifications and Exclusions:
Portraits must be posed. Please do not submit candid photos for this assignment."

Thanks btuner.
Hoosier Daddy
05-12-2008, 07:39 AM
Nudes on TF. None on TR, Sorry.

Now I KNOW if I were to post a nude of a tan, big-breasted blonde... that you would not go "OMG" and delete it. :lol:

Granted you might right click >> Save THEN delete it lol.
DareDevil
05-12-2008, 05:26 PM
Now I KNOW if I were to post a nude of a tan, big-breasted blonde... that you would not go "OMG" and delete it. :lol:

Granted you might right click >> Save THEN delete it lol.

Yes, I would delete it.

I have plenty of Big Breasted Blondes saved in my favorites :mullet:
.:Chris:.
05-12-2008, 05:47 PM
Now I KNOW if I were to post a nude of a tan, big-breasted blonde... that you would not go "OMG" and delete it. :lol:

Granted you might right click >> Save THEN delete it lol.

You're right. Protocol is ban THEN delete, right DareDevil? ;)

If you really want naked women, donate to TR so you can get in the Champagne Room. :naughty:
SaturnTypeR
05-16-2008, 04:32 PM
You're right. Protocol is ban THEN delete, right DareDevil? ;)

If you really want naked women, donate to TR so you can get in the Champagne Room. :naughty:

Dont you mean

Save>ban>delete?:crack:


Mine are up..:crack:
Chris C.
05-26-2008, 11:57 PM
Just when I thought about breakin out the camera back here in Florida and you come up with an assignment like this? I cant do portraits.

I hate you guys.
DareDevil
05-27-2008, 07:40 AM
One of the reasons we have these assignments is to improve our range of photography. Give it a try.
SaturnTypeR
05-27-2008, 11:16 PM
Friend of mine got married last year, and this car was one of his wedding presents... (rental for a day :lol:)

http://www.chrismetcalfe.co.uk/temp_files/LotusNathan/DSC_0223%20copy.jpg

Strobist info: D200 built-in on camera, SB600 just out of sight top right supported by carbon-based light stand (my non-existant gf ;)). Both fired via TTL. Canon SD750 pictured was not used. :lol:

Looks alittle happy in that picture:lol: :crack:
Michael.
05-28-2008, 08:14 AM
^ is that pic too big?
.:Chris:.
05-28-2008, 09:55 AM
Yeah, you're right Michael. I'll upload a smaller one when I get home from work.
.:Chris:.
05-28-2008, 09:56 AM
Just when I thought about breakin out the camera back here in Florida and you come up with an assignment like this? I cant do portraits.

I hate you guys.

You've got this. It's not difficult at all, just have to find a willing subject and put them infront of a nice landscape. You've posted some good landscape shots previously, this shouldn't be too much of a stretch for you.
Chris C.
05-28-2008, 09:38 PM
You've got this. It's not difficult at all, just have to find a willing subject and put them infront of a nice landscape. You've posted some good landscape shots previously, this shouldn't be too much of a stretch for you.

Thanx man, I was beginning to think the "more experienced" members couldn't come up with some constructive criticism.

If something comes to mind background wise, I might participate...
Michael.
05-29-2008, 07:12 AM
Yeah, you're right Michael. I'll upload a smaller one when I get home from work.
that was actually in the other thread, pointing to btuner's shot lol but i guess yours was to ha ;)
OMG IT'S A COP
05-29-2008, 07:19 AM
sadly, this will be my last contest for a while. i'm having to sell my camera to pay off a few bills.
.:Chris:.
05-29-2008, 08:20 AM
that was actually in the other thread, pointing to btuner's shot lol but i guess yours was to ha ;)

Yeah, I know it was in the other thread. I moved it here because it didn't belong in the contest thread. Also, btuners' image was fine (800x700 or something) when I looked, and mine was 900x602.
Michael.
05-29-2008, 08:24 AM
ah. just looked bigger. i guess cause it was verticle
.:Chris:.
05-29-2008, 08:44 AM
Yeah, maybe he resized it. The rules say 800 on the longest side, so anything up to 800x800 would be acceptable.
btuner
05-29-2008, 09:36 AM
yep mines 800:bigthumb:
SaturnTypeR
05-29-2008, 03:01 PM
So what does everyone think of mine? esp me not being a people person shooter:crack:
SaturnTypeR
05-29-2008, 03:02 PM
2 of my GF.

D50, iso 200, f5.6 i think, 50mm, used my sb-24....

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3199/2524440914_7c8e8d2375.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3060/2524440182_a122baa48f.jpg


Is that Sawgrass park?
Michael.
05-29-2008, 04:24 PM
Lettuce Lake Park actually, up here off Fletcher
DareDevil
05-29-2008, 04:42 PM
Your girl is very pretty Mike :thumbup:

The shots came out good i think. Very clear and in focus.
95 BB2
05-29-2008, 07:30 PM
Lettuce Lake Park actually, up here off FletcherI thought that was the park! I love that place, I've taken a couple of shots there.:)
Michael.
05-29-2008, 08:33 PM
Your girl is very pretty Mike :thumbup:

The shots came out good i think. Very clear and in focus.

thank you!!! :D

and yeah i like the park, its pretty nice and just about always very calm there
Michael.
06-01-2008, 10:42 AM
Alright, you got me Chris, I read over it quickly and forgot/went over that part about the previous winner choosing :roll:
95 BB2
06-01-2008, 12:34 PM
Sooooooooooo I have to choose since I won last month's contest? If so tell me who to PM :D
EJ20T
06-01-2008, 12:43 PM
I think the winner should be decided by poll.

My statement is not related to just this month's contest. I think some people have a unfair advantage when only one person decides the winner.

I guess the previous months winner can be the deciding factor incase of a tie in the polls and still pass on the baton however they do (pm, email, phone, etc...).

Good luck to all the contestants!
.:Chris:.
06-01-2008, 05:18 PM
Sooooooooooo I have to choose since I won last month's contest? If so tell me who to PM :D

PM me your first second and third place winners.
.:Chris:.
06-01-2008, 05:20 PM
I think the winner should be decided by poll.

My statement is not related to just this month's contest. I think some people have a unfair advantage when only one person decides the winner.

I guess the previous months winner can be the deciding factor incase of a tie in the polls and still pass on the baton however they do (pm, email, phone, etc...).

Good luck to all the contestants!

Sorry, but I've tried taking opinions on this before and it gets me nowhere. This is actually the second month that it's been decided this way - before that it was a poll and people generally didn't like it.

Everyone has an opinion, and I'm always open to hearing them, but unfortunately I can't please everyone. We'll take a look at the process after another month or two and see if we need changes.
95 BB2
06-01-2008, 09:34 PM
PM me your first second and third place winners.
Done. Can't wait to see what the next theme is going to be!:crack:
95 BB2
06-01-2008, 09:42 PM
1st - michael.
Great shot overall, exposure, lighting, well executed.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3199/2524440914_7c8e8d2375.jpg

2nd - raceraul
I must say the cutest shot in the whole thread. The DOF is great.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2125/2507730433_59fb03016a_o.jpg

3rd - .:Chris:.
Great lighting and shot overall.

http://www.chrismetcalfe.co.uk/temp_files/DSC_0223web.jpg



Congrats guys!
Michael.
06-02-2008, 07:27 AM
wooo! thanks guys! i really wasnt expecting this!

chris do i just talk to you about the new theme?
.:Chris:.
06-02-2008, 08:11 AM
yup
Michael.
06-02-2008, 09:44 AM
alright sent ya a PM. I'll be around all day, I dropped my class today (Financial Accounting during the summer was a little too hard, I need the extra 6 weeks in a full semester) so I'll be chillin, call me or IM me after 12 ish
.:Chris:.
06-02-2008, 10:12 AM
PM'd you back. Just make an empty thread, all of your topics sound fine. Pick one and I'll edit in all of the contest information.

I took Financial Accounting online... it sucked. I don't recommend it.
Michael.
06-02-2008, 10:28 AM
yeah its not online, but JUST having it 2 days a week for 2 hours each night is tough. I'll just take it in the fall when it wont be as rushed and I'll have the lecture one day then the small discussion class the next, I feel that'll help me and be a little easier.

I think I'm leaning towards the 3rd idea. I'll go with that one...It'll be the June contest right?