June 2010 Photo Challenge

[mosaix]

I too am interested in the photo challenge having seen it mentioned on the writing challenge.

Question, how do you post photo's? I think the last time I tried I had problems because the quality was too high.

 

[Ursa major]

I think the last time I tried I had problems because the quality was too high.

You mustn't be allowed an unfair advantage.

*cough*


I think you're restricted to 100K files as attachments.

Other posters may know ways around this limit (such as using image-hosting sites).

 

[HoopyFrood]

Getting a free account with something like Photobucket or Flickr is always good. Then you can just attach from over there and you can get the full-size, full quality photos posted.

 

[Sephiroth]

Mosaix -- we'd love it if you entered. As Hoopy said, the best thing is to get yourself a free account at an image-hosting site. That's what I do (I use Photobucket, but I've considered switching to Flickr, although I haven't been bothered to do so, yet). Then, you just paste the {img} code provided into your post, and your picture will display here.

I'm looking forward to seeing pics from both you, and TheDustyZebra, then. It's fantastic that more people are interested in taking part.

 

[TheDustyZebra]

That's good, I have had a Photobucket account forever--what I don't have is a decent camera, anymore! You can get phones with more megapixels than my digital dinosaur. I do still have a couple of nice cameras that take *ahem* (dating myself here) film.... But I haven't bought them any film in many years. In fact, I can virtually guarantee that one of them has a roll of film still in it--wonder what's on that one? Well, it would be pictures of my son from when he was seven months old, I guess, that being when the digital camera came along--and he's seven years old now!

 

[Sephiroth]

Well, the camera I was using for the first year or so of the challenges was about 6 or 7 years old (although only 5 or 6 years old at the time, I suppose), and I even got my first win with it. Megapixels ain't everything. Above a certain threshold, the eye doesn't even perceive much benefit. (And when you're downsizing images to a max of 800-1000 pixels wide to fit in the thread, anyway, it's even less of an issue.) More important is lens quality, sensor quality, etc.. I reckon your old dinosaur could serve you well.

(Or, you could do what I think The Ace has done, once, and scan in an old analogue print to post.)

Anyway, I'm sure your innate artistic genius will more than compensate for your ancient camera.

 

[HoopyFrood]

Man, the first photo I entered in the first competition was with the camera on my phone. My mobile is ancient and crappy. A bit of editing boosted it up a bit (the photo, I mean). Our little informal competition does seem to be more about what you do with the equipment (was about to put "your equipment" then. Snicker) rather than how good it is (oh, I can't stop -- I'm in a Carry On film!)

 

[AE35Unit]

Man, the first photo I entered in the first competition was with the camera on my phone. My mobile is ancient and crappy. A bit of editing boosted it up a bit (the photo, I mean). Our little informal competition does seem to be more about what you do with the equipment (was about to put "your equipment" then. Snicker) rather than how good it is (oh, I can't stop -- I'm in a Carry On film!)

Yea here's a photo taken on my phone, which has a rubbish camera! But I converted it to mono and boosted contrast and such.

 

[Sephiroth]

Heh. Heh, heh.... *joins in snickering*




Oh, sorry. I mean, yes, that's right. *nods sincerely*

 

[CyBeR]

If anyone would be so kind as to post the new challenge topic, I'd really appreciate it.
I think I got bit by something today...or yesterday, don't know really...and I feel really under the weather.

The new theme I'd say is: "GUARDIAN".
Thank you.

 

[Erin99]

Blimey. Are you okay, Cyber? You should see a doctor...

Perhaps Cul should start the thread, since he's a mod.

Interesting theme, BTW. I have NO idea what I'd do for it.

 

[Sephiroth]

I hope you're okay, Cyber. And I would second Leisha's suggestion of seeing a doctor, if you think something nasty bit you. Take care.



We'll let Cul post the thread, then, Leish. After all, I know he's always looking for something extra to do around here.


I have an idea for the theme already, IF I get a chance to get there and take the picture.

 

[Erin99]

Oh, sorry, Cul, if I've just given you more work! Gods know you do too much anyhow.

 

[Sephiroth]

He's a man's man, Leish. He watches rugby league. He can take it.

 

[Wybren]

Well, the camera I was using for the first year or so of the challenges was about 6 or 7 years old (although only 5 or 6 years old at the time, I suppose), and I even got my first win with it. Megapixels ain't everything.

Very true Seph, as I keep telling customers when they come in to buy cameras and get all excited over megapixels (ooh that one must be better than that because its 12 megapixels and that one is only 10) Megapixel is only the size you can blow things up to. your better off looking at Optical Zoom and make of a camera. I have a 5megapixel Canon S21S that has 12x optical that takes better pictures than many of the cheaper models with bigger mega pixel.

 

[Sephiroth]

Indeed. And, as I mentioned, the quality of the lens itself, and the image sensor, are paramount.


An old, 3 or 4 mpx camera with a high quality lens and sensor will still take great photos.

 

[Culhwch]

He's a man's man, Leish. He watches rugby league. He can take it.

*blushes*

Wait, that's not very manly...

*crushes empty beer can on head*

Much better.

Will set forth and start the new thread post-haste.

 

[Sephiroth]

That'll do. A full beer can would've been better, mind you. Although I didn't say you were a cyborg.





Anyway, cheers, Cul. And good luck to everyone for the new challenge!

 

[HoopyFrood]

This one's gonna be a thinker and a half.

My poor head might implode.

 

[Culhwch]

Amazingly, I actually have one idea. I'll see if I can pull it off...