The Extraordinary Outreach Award Thread

12/22/2008 06:14:24 PM · #102

Originally posted by LydiaToo:

Originally posted by Prash:
Art already flaunts a "Star Award" if you check the first message in this thread:-)

Originally posted by LydiaToo:

I also nominate art roflmao

I know he's already gotten it once, but I don't want his kindness to go unnoticed. :)

Yeah... I know... but he's so worthy! :)

I agree. He is definitely worthy of more.

Thank you!

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 ED

12/22/2008 06:21:05 PM · #103

Originally posted by cujee:

Originally posted by LydiaToo:
I'd like to nominate Joe/ dirt_diver for his great giving of time and brain cells to run and do the stats for the DPC Olympics.

It's an incredible amount of work that he does for us all here.

EDIT to include link to some of his work:

DPC Olympics

I'd like to second that nomination. Dirt_Diver made the DPC Olympics possible when I first created it, and he has continued to run it for 3 seasons. The success of DPCO has been because of him. I hope you win buddy :)

I apologise I missed Joe's name this time. It will go to the judges in the next batch (I just added it in the list, please check the first message). Thanks guys for the double nomination!

Message edited by author 2008-12-22 23:21:27.

BeeCee

Nikon D40

12/22/2008 06:52:44 PM · #104

I nominate

prash.

He's been a member for less than 5 months and immediately became an active participant. He always has time to leave a comment or help with a problem if he can. He's not afraid to speak up, even when his opinion may not be the popular one but does so in a diplomatic tone (usually), and often works to restore a semblance of sanity to threads.

In short, he's become such an integral part of the site that it's easy to forget how recently he joined us :)

(needless to say, being thoughtful enough to start this thread gets him bonus points ;) )

12/22/2008 10:06:08 PM · #105

Originally posted by BeeCee:

I nominate prash.

He's been a member for less than 5 months and immediately became an active participant. He always has time to leave a comment or help with a problem if he can. He's not afraid to speak up, even when his opinion may not be the popular one but does so in a diplomatic tone (usually), and often works to restore a semblance of sanity to threads.

In short, he's become such an integral part of the site that it's easy to forget how recently he joined us :)

(needless to say, being thoughtful enough to start this thread gets him bonus points ;) )

Sheila,

Thank you for the thought. I wouldnt lie: it feels like an honor in itself that you thought of my presence that way. But I really dont want to think of it beyond that or the embarassment would reduce my visits to DPC.

Thank you, thank you. But just so people would trust the institution of this award, allow me to please stop this thought right here. I am better suited in places where Art is with his torches and the torn villages;-)

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0L USM

12/22/2008 10:20:32 PM · #106

Originally posted by Prash:

Originally posted by LydiaToo:

Originally posted by Prash:
Art already flaunts a "Star Award" if you check the first message in this thread:-)

Originally posted by LydiaToo:

I also nominate art roflmao

I know he's already gotten it once, but I don't want his kindness to go unnoticed. :)

Yeah... I know... but he's so worthy! :)

I agree. He is definitely worthy of more.

Thank you!

Lydia,

I am adding a reference to the thread you shared about Art in his award entry.
Thanks again.

cujee

Canon EOS-30D

12/23/2008 10:18:29 AM · #107

If I'm allowed, I would also like to make a second nomination for

Jutilda

For this year's Christmas DPC Wishlist, she was one of the most generous human beings during this time, fulfilling Christmas wishes to several DPC members. I think she deserves to be on the list (if she is not on it already).

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

12/23/2008 10:40:35 AM · #108

Originally posted by cujee:

If I'm allowed, I would also like to make a second nomination for Jutilda

For this year's Christmas DPC Wishlist, she was one of the most generous human beings during this time, fulfilling Christmas wishes to several DPC members. I think she deserves to be on the list (if she is not on it already).

Anyone is welcome to nominate one or more fellow DPCers, Jon!

Thank you very much. I will add Judy's name to the nominee list.

If you can, please share a link to to at least one reference thread in support.

Lydia

Canon EOS-6D

12/23/2008 10:56:56 AM · #109

Originally posted by Prash:

Lydia,

I am adding a reference to the thread you shared about Art in his award entry.
Thanks again.

I already have one listed in the part where I nominated him, Prash. But, since it's just blue text and doesn't look like a typical internet address, you might have missed it.

Here it is again:

Originally posted by LydiaToo:

Uhh... Here I am again *rolleyes*

I also nominate art roflmao

for giving away his hard-won free membership to another:

The Thread where Art is a Hero once again

I know he's already gotten it once, but I don't want his kindness to go unnoticed. :)

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

12/23/2008 10:59:44 AM · #110

Originally posted by LydiaToo:

Originally posted by Prash:

Lydia,

I am adding a reference to the thread you shared about Art in his award entry.
Thanks again.

I already have one listed in the part where I nominated him, Prash. But, since it's just blue text and doesn't look like a typical internet address, you might have missed it.

Here it is again:

Originally posted by LydiaToo:
Uhh... Here I am again *rolleyes*

I also nominate art roflmao

for giving away his hard-won free membership to another:

The Thread where Art is a Hero once again

I know he's already gotten it once, but I don't want his kindness to go unnoticed. :)

I got it now. I added the same link. Thanks:-)

Art Roflmao

Canon EOS-6D Mark II

12/23/2008 01:13:12 PM · #111

I want to nominate

Mr_Pants for an award. He gifted me a membership back in October without any fanfare and I just saw in this thread that Mr_Pants gifted yospiff's daughter a membership. He has participated in many SP side challenges with amazing images and has always provided guidance and instruction on his techniques.

...PLUS- he keeps his toilet spotless!

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0L USM

12/23/2008 01:23:35 PM · #112

Originally posted by Art Roflmao:

I want to nominate Mr_Pants for an award. He gifted me a membership back in October without any fanfare and I just saw in this thread that Mr_Pants gifted yospiff's daughter a membership. He has participated in many SP side challenges with amazing images and has always provided guidance and instruction on his techniques.

...PLUS- he keeps his toilet spotless!

He is in the nominee list for the next batch, Art. Thanks!

cujee

Canon EOS-30D

12/23/2008 02:33:18 PM · #113

Originally posted by Prash:

Originally posted by cujee:
If I'm allowed, I would also like to make a second nomination for Jutilda

For this year's Christmas DPC Wishlist, she was one of the most generous human beings during this time, fulfilling Christmas wishes to several DPC members. I think she deserves to be on the list (if she is not on it already).

Anyone is welcome to nominate one or more fellow DPCers, Jon!

Thank you very much. I will add Judy's name to the nominee list.

If you can, please share a link to to at least one reference thread in support.

Jutilda Reference Thread

Kavey

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

Sigma 18-125mm f/3.5-5.6 DC for Canon

12/23/2008 02:51:09 PM · #114

Can I add second (or third or whatever) the nomination for Mr_Pants.

I bought a lens a few months ago and, having some problems with it, took it back to the store who sent it to Canon. THREE TIMES! Got to the point they still had my lens the month I was due to leave for Antarctica, a holiday where I really, really needed the lens. Mr_Pants lent me one of his lenses, even knowing if I got mine back last minute, I wouldn't even need his, just incase I didn't get mine back. (In the end I did but it was just a couple of days before we left and I didn't manage to get to a reputable courier to get his lens back to him before we left).

Keep in mind that he gave it to me a four weeks before I went, I was away for four weeks and I'll not see him again to give it back until this weekend, which means he'll have been without a lens he paid good money to have in his kit for two MONTHS!

To be honest, this is just one example, Mr_Pants is one of those blokes who is extremely generous and when he helps, he always does so with such modesty and quiet that few other than the recipient of his generosity ever hear about it.

Art Roflmao

Canon EOS-6D Mark II

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

12/23/2008 08:14:48 PM · #115

*Everyone chants* PANTS! PANTS PANTS! :)

I second Jutilda as well! She gave me a lensbaby. Well, sold it to me. ...but she could have sold it to someone else. Anyway, like cujee said, check out Judy's generosity in the Christmas wishlist thread and consider my vote cast for her.

ErikV

Nikon D7000

Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8 VR DG IF-ED

12/24/2008 04:03:38 AM · #116

I would like to second the nomination for

Mr_Pants in recognition of his reaching out in the critical places:

But seriously, he is a great asset to this place in many ways. His comments have been among the most useful I have ever gotten.

timfythetoo

Apple iPhone 13 Pro

12/25/2008 06:45:42 AM · #117

I would like to make a Christmas nomination for

Man_Called_Horse.

This man has been bringing information, websites, job opportunities, and more connections all the way around to this site for years now. Here is just a sampling of threads that he he has brought to the table.

Assignments Desk
Money Desk
Internship Desk
Bookshelf
The Shopper
The Photographer

I know I have found an amazing amount of talent from the links he has provided. I am very grateful for what Thomas brings to DPC. Thank you!

And an outtake from the username challenge from a while back -

Bear_Music

Samsung Galaxy S21, S21+, S21 Ultra

Sony 24-70mm F4 Vario-Tessar T* FE OSS

12/25/2008 08:35:03 AM · #118

Originally posted by timfythetoo:

AMEN to that! Second the nomination. Thom is arguably the most underappreciated toiler-in-the-trenches at DPC. For several years now he has been feeding us steady doses of raw, useful information and, as far as I can see, getting precious little credit for it.

R.

12/25/2008 08:47:19 AM · #119

Originally posted by timfythetoo:

I would like to make a Christmas nomination for Man_Called_Horse.

This man has been bringing information, websites, job opportunities, and more connections all the way around to this site for years now. Here is just a sampling of threads that he he has brought to the table.

Assignments Desk
Money Desk
Internship Desk
Bookshelf
The Shopper
The Photographer

I know I have found an amazing amount of talent from the links he has provided. I am very grateful for what Thomas brings to DPC. Thank you!

And an outtake from the username challenge from a while back -

Thanks a lot Timfy. I am adding this strong nomination to the list.

Merry Christmas!

Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical IF for Canon

12/25/2008 08:48:10 AM · #120

Originally posted by Bear_Music:

Originally posted by timfythetoo:
I would like to make a Christmas nomination for Man_Called_Horse.

This man has been bringing information, websites, job opportunities, and more connections all the way around to this site for years now. Here is just a sampling of threads that he he has brought to the table.

AMEN to that! Second the nomination. Thom is arguably the most underappreciated toiler-in-the-trenches at DPC. For several years now he has been feeding us steady doses of raw, useful information and, as far as I can see, getting precious little credit for it.

R.

Thanks Rob. I am adding this strong nomination to the list.

Merry Christmas to you, and everybody!

sher

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

12/25/2008 09:12:16 AM · #121

Originally posted by Bear_Music:

ditto!

12/29/2008 11:39:45 AM · #122

Batch-I results are out.

Interestingly, the judges that participated in the panel this time were torn even for the first place. So it was decided to award all of them with the honorary mention award.

Congratulations, Derek, Barbara, and Chromeydome!! You are part of the reason DPC is alive and thriving!

The second batch will now be considered. You can see the nominee list in the first post.