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sisforsurfing

11-28-2006, 11:22 PM

I think it's an awesome idea. I haven't really posted any stuff since I started getting more serious, but I'm still far behind most of you. Would be cool to get some competition going.

We could do one category or something per week, make it interesting. A few more people from here and we'd have a nice little competition... and I'll get rocked, but enjoy the learning process.

jspek

11-28-2006, 11:31 PM

yea im ripping off accessphoto and teckeast. maybe we can get it to work on here lol.

YellowMSP

11-29-2006, 12:42 AM

id give it a shot, ive seen these on access photo too

subwrxkid

11-29-2006, 02:04 AM

Yeah, do it.

Chaz, what time we meetin up. :wink:

TROLL

11-29-2006, 04:35 AM

sounds like a good idea, chaz do you want to run it? maybe a monthly thing would be better since there arent a TON of guys on here doing the photography thing. i dunno though...

TrboChicsRock

11-29-2006, 10:50 AM

I agree with the monthly idea instead of weekly. We have jobs you know, we need more time then just a week! :)

sisforsurfing

11-29-2006, 11:19 AM

Let's do it, December starts in two days!

BluMeanie

11-29-2006, 11:35 AM

i would like to participate too! but...i dont have a negative scanner :( i need a dslr!!!!

95legenddriver

11-29-2006, 11:39 AM

im in whats the topic?

Kerplunk105

11-29-2006, 12:10 PM

That would be neat. I think prizes should be awarded and a new topic every month?

04BlueSRT4

11-29-2006, 03:10 PM

Sounds like a good idea, def do it monthly....job + School = not alot of time:(

thewake

11-29-2006, 03:56 PM

i would like to participate too! but...i dont have a negative scanner :( i need a dslr!!!!

Can your lab scan the negatives for you? I think most of the newer equipment can.

I'm in too, I'll help all of you feel good about your shots.

jspek

11-29-2006, 08:53 PM

sounds like a good idea, chaz do you want to run it? maybe a monthly thing would be better since there arent a TON of guys on here doing the photography thing. i dunno though...

yea ill write up the first one. and i like the monthly idea better. ill think of something and post up the thread when its ready. when the contest closes and i get all the pics, ill make a voting thread in gallery or off topic and have the members vote on it. all the rules and stuff willl be in the first topic thread. stay tuned.

ToyotaTat

11-29-2006, 09:03 PM

i can't wait to see this

esunbaboon

11-29-2006, 09:07 PM

This is a great idea. I don't use my dslr as much as I should and this will give me a great excuse.

dt98gsr

11-29-2006, 09:07 PM

sounds like a great idea, keep us updated.

DuBTEK3060

11-29-2006, 09:12 PM

ill try, i shoot with DSC-F717 - its not a great camera nor is it a DSLR, so i will have to photoshop a bit to even TRY to keep up with the SLRs...

jspek

11-29-2006, 10:36 PM

trust me, you dont need a dslr to take an awesome shot.

Evo8kid

11-29-2006, 10:46 PM

im in, and im using old school flim, none of that digital nonsense haha

Vypurr2

11-29-2006, 10:50 PM

I am game!

cburwell

11-29-2006, 11:14 PM

This sounds like fun. If nothing else, it will get me to start taking my camera around with me everywhere.

reeksti

11-29-2006, 11:43 PM

ill prolly be in too with my d50:mrgreen:

BradC

11-30-2006, 10:30 AM

I'm in. What are the limitations on chopping pics?

04BlueSRT4

11-30-2006, 10:47 AM

trust me, you dont need a dslr to take an awesome shot.

:iagree: ..I still wish I had one. Maybe by next year:supz:

cburwell

12-01-2006, 12:13 PM

I'm in. What are the limitations on chopping pics?

That's a good question. I didn't think of that. I think only basic adjustments should be allowed (brightness/Exposure, contrst, saturation), otherwise it would just turn into a photoshop contest.

Anyone else have any thoughts?

BradC

12-01-2006, 02:10 PM

thewake

12-01-2006, 02:36 PM

That's a good question. I didn't think of that. I think only basic adjustments should be allowed (brightness/Exposure, contrst, saturation), otherwise it would just turn into a photoshop contest.

Anyone else have any thoughts?

agreed. Also entrants should have a back-up .psd file incase of a protest/bitch-fest to prove limited adjustments?

Will cropping be concidered a basic adjustment?

What about those of us thay may not have Photoshop and are using something simpler/easier? Would the raw files from the camera be ok (not jpgs)?

Also what size should the photos be? A maximum long dimension should be set.

james_ls

12-01-2006, 03:06 PM

I'm down.

Also...HP makes a good CHEAP negative scanner if anyone needs one.

CRXed

12-01-2006, 04:00 PM

I'm in, but bad call on the photoshop limitations.

subwrxkid

12-01-2006, 04:19 PM

Im down, I will shoot with my poloroid or my disposable, and then just scan them onto the computer.

cburwell

12-01-2006, 05:29 PM

agreed. Also entrants should have a back-up .psd file incase of a protest/bitch-fest to prove limited adjustments?

That should due.

I would consider cropping a basic adjustment. It depends on what everyone else says.

We should try to keep this as simple as possible. That way it's fun, and not something to you have to have a rule book for!

sisforsurfing

12-01-2006, 05:35 PM

I'm in, but bad call on the photoshop limitations.
Agreed. At least to a point, I mean the subject should still be the same IMO, but any color or minor subject changes shouldn't be limited. As long as it's used to enhancement of the picture I think it's all fair game.

Vypurr2

12-01-2006, 09:09 PM

I also think that there should not be any limitations on Photoshop. Its simply another tool that a photographer has these days! Anything avalible should be fair game.

I may not be as skilled with a camera as some of you, but once the images hit photoshop I can definatly enhance them!