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06/19/2002 08:07:42 AM · #51

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06/19/2002 08:12:03 AM · #52

Remie,

Your point begs an "ethical" question I've been meaning to ask.

I have some favorite subjects that I like to shoot from time to time, and photos of some of these subjects are in my gallery. Should one of those subjects fit a challenge, I may go back and re-shoot that subject for the challenge.

If that happens, should I remove the similar shots from my gallery?

-Terry

06/19/2002 08:20:14 AM · #53

Jim,

I think the real measure of one''s work comes not from whether the voting masses collectively say, "Ooh, pretty picture!" but rather whether you accomplished what you set out to do with it. We''d all like to have an eve-upward voting trend like PaulinaRD but few of us will ever accomplish that.

Last week''s submission was the first where I felt truly happy with the photo I submitted. I did everything I wanted to with it, everything worked, and there was nothing in the shot I didn''t intend. That said, the photo was not designed to appeal to everyone. What I was very happy with, though, was the number and quality of the comments I got on the photo. It was meaningful to me that 29 people took the time to share their thoughts on my work with me. It also says a lot to me that so many people looked at the photograph in enough detail to do so. I put the photo out there to get commentson the subject matter, and I got comments on the subject matter. In other words, I succeeded.

The scoring spreads here are such that one can get a moderate reaction from everyone and place high. Personally, I''d rather make a few people say "WOW," even if that means placing low overall. Of course, you''re one of the gifted ones that''s made people say "wow" and placed.

-Terry

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06/19/2002 08:21:41 AM · #54

Club, I think you are right.. I *DID* accomplish my goal on this photo this week for sure. I have a few comments that are inspiring, and I have some bonehead comments as well. I worked with a particular image that week that would definitely draw some of both.

I meant to ask you once again how the new camera is working out... hope things are going well with it... I would like to talk to you sometime to compare features on that camera with my Sony F707. The Minolta wasn't one of the models I looked at when I was shopping...

I have also started my PBASE gallery finally... it's available on the link below and, NO, this week's photo is not there :)

06/19/2002 08:27:13 AM · #55

Originally posted by jmsetzler:
Club, I think you are right.. I *DID* accomplish my goal on this photo this week for sure. I have a few comments that are inspiring, and I have some bonehead comments as well. I worked with a particular image that week that would definitely draw some of both.

I meant to ask you once again how the new camera is working out... hope things are going well with it... I would like to talk to you sometime to compare features on that camera with my Sony F707. The Minolta wasn't one of the models I looked at when I was shopping...

I have also started my PBASE gallery finally... it's available on the link below and, NO, this week's photo is not there :)

It's working out great, I love it. As you know I bought it the last week in April. So far, I've taken ~1200 pictures with it.

Chariot pointed me to an article this morning which said that Minolta is releasing a firmware update for sale later this summer, that adds some significant new functionality and features to the camera. It looks like it will be well worth the $50.

Talk to you soon.

-Terry

Remie

Nikon D70

06/19/2002 08:35:38 AM · #56

Originally posted by clubjuggle:
Your point begs an "ethical" question I've been meaning to ask.
I have some favorite subjects that I like to shoot from time to time, and photos of some of these subjects are in my gallery. Should one of those subjects fit a challenge, I may go back and re-shoot that subject for the challenge.
If that happens, should I remove the similar shots from my gallery?

To be honest, I think you shouldn't re-shoot that subject then, but be creative, go for something new and try to shoot another subject :)

06/19/2002 08:35:46 AM · #57

That's a lotta pitchers :) I have had my F707 since the first of march or so and I am about to cross the 1800 photo mark sometime this week probably...

06/19/2002 08:37:12 AM · #58

Originally posted by Remie:
Originally posted by clubjuggle:
[i]Your point begs an "ethical" question I've been meaning to ask.
I have some favorite subjects that I like to shoot from time to time, and photos of some of these subjects are in my gallery. Should one of those subjects fit a challenge, I may go back and re-shoot that subject for the challenge.
If that happens, should I remove the similar shots from my gallery?

I'm not sure I agree with that... I would use the *best* idea for the challenge, even if it did mean re-shooting a previously shot subject. I did this for the very first challenge I entered here...
To be honest, I think you shouldn't re-shoot that subject then, but be creative, go for something new and try to shoot another subject :)

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06/19/2002 08:40:01 AM · #59

Originally posted by jmsetzler:
That's a lotta pitchers :) I have had my F707 since the first of march or so and I am about to cross the 1800 photo mark sometime this week probably...

Was looking at the F707 in a shop today. whats your opinion of it. I also looked at the Fuji 6900 and although it looks like it would be a good camera, it feels cheap to the touch (plastiky).

06/19/2002 08:51:24 AM · #60

I currently believe that the F707 has everything I could possibly want without going to an SLR. Currently, the only drawback I see on the F707 is the memory stick. You are limited to 128mb per stick and the cost of the storage is higher than the compact flash cards used by other cameras. The optics are great... the image quality is exceptional, fully manual or fully automatic exposure (and priority modes) as well...

I wish it had more than 4 resolution modes... I can shoot at .3mp, 1.2mp, 3.3mp, and 5mp only. I would love to have a broader range here...

I have no real complaints about the F707... it has been fun to use so far :)

Originally posted by Dogman:
Originally posted by jmsetzler:
[i]That's a lotta pitchers :) I have had my F707 since the first of march or so and I am about to cross the 1800 photo mark sometime this week probably...

Was looking at the F707 in a shop today. whats your opinion of it. I also looked at the Fuji 6900 and although it looks like it would be a good camera, it feels cheap to the touch (plastiky).
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06/19/2002 08:58:43 AM · #61

Thanks ;-)Dogmans Diary

06/19/2002 08:59:48 AM · #62

Originally posted by Dogman:
Thanks ;-)Dogmans Diary

Dogman,

i would wait until this challenge is over to buy a new camera.. the F707 will not 'digest' very easily ;)

06/19/2002 09:02:49 AM · #63

Yeah, but you watch the money try to digest in my hand when I try to part with it

06/19/2002 09:04:11 AM · #64

I made that comment on 'digestion' based on the comment you left on my photo :)

06/19/2002 09:13:56 AM · #65

Sorry, you'll have to refresh my memory, don't think I've ever said anything nasty !!

06/19/2002 09:35:04 AM · #66

It wasn't nasty.. lol.. it was quite flattering... however, it did indicated that if this photo did not meet certain expectations, that you would eat your camera.. lol ...

better get ready to chow down :D

06/19/2002 11:19:00 AM · #67

Got Ya !! ROFL. Just goes to show. No taste in here *grin & wink*
I should of known that was one of yours. Don't care what anyone else thinks. Its a class piece of work M8. Model don't look bad from what I can see either ;-)
I'll go get me Knife & Fork, yum yum.

Jenguin

Canon EOS-10D

06/19/2002 12:09:04 PM · #68

I''ve been checking out some galleries of people (btw, I LOVE your Wide-Rail-Bridge shot) and thought I''d copy and make a gallery too.

Let me know what you guys think. :)

Hmm i need to put this in my signature don''t I.. oh well, i''ll do that next.

My Gallery -- weee!

Originally posted by jmsetzler:
I have also started my PBASE gallery finally... it''s available on the link below and, NO, this week''s photo is not there :)

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