March 08 Challenge Photos - "Simplicity" - Sponsored by Quik Pod

[bapp]

Thanks so much to everyone that voted and to the mods that cast the final decision.

Well done to Joyride also, I think there image is fantastic and I'm sure it was a very close call for 1st and 2nd.

For those that are interested, I was lucky enough to get my hands on a 5x7 large format camera and access to a some still life studio lights for the feather shot. The detail you can get from these cameras is unreal. Beating any digital camera I have ever used.

However at times I felt like a mathematician, working out exposures, the bellows conversion and the inverse square law. That aside it's a interesting way to approach photography as it slows you down to snail pace and you really concentraite on every shot.

If anyone gets a chance I highly recommend it!

Anyway thanks again!

 

[SBlanca]

congrats to bapp, also congrats to joyride on a great photo, better luck next time....

the level on this comp was so high, my photo was so rubbish in comparison to others...oh well it was a last minute thing, a photo i had taken a couple of days earlier..(btw mine was photo #73) haha please don't laugh hahah

 

[MarcusM]

Good job Bapp and Joyride. I really liked the feather shot.

Mine was "Shades of Blue" #21, I'm just glad I got one vote!

 

[Dioboleque]

Everyone who wants to know who took what should come participate in Tennessee Landscape's "The (monthly) Photo Challenge" cutting room floor!

 

[Sirashley]

I'm responsible for #71, no seriously, stop laughing...o.k... o.k... What can I say? I was bored and staring at an old bowling trophy. I shot it with a point and shoot so it is what it is... Anyway, I got my Sony a200 ***Sarcasm on*** So Look out for April's contest...***Sarcasm off*** The contest was fun though, seeing everyone's submissions. I'm looking forward to doing my April picture

 

[er111a]

mine was # 5 most votes yet for this one

 

[GC Jr]

I don't understand... I work so hard on my photos, turn them in in contests, but they don't get one vote. :-(

 

[SBlanca]

which was yours?

you probably still have a lot to learn....like me!

im working quite hard on this month's but i doubt i'll get more than 1 vote

 

[bapp]

I don't understand... I work so hard on my photos, turn them in in contests, but they don't get one vote. :-(

What do you determine as working hard... what was the process start to finish to create your image.

I'll happily share my experiences in comparison, I think the main problem is the difference between working hard and working effectively.

You may have all the good intentions and determination in the world but if you cannot apply them effectively they will count for almost nothing. It is something that must be learn't so do not feel to discouraged!

P.S All photographers no matter the level are constantly learning!

 

[crazy_dragonlady]

*Edit

And what may I ask does this have to do with anything in this topic? I mean if you're going to spam a forum at least have the common courtesy to do it ON TOPIC!

 

[Sirashley]

I edited my post to remove the Doosh's spam message, Thanks to the mods for removing it, you guys rock.