I've got an idea to stir c&cs of newbies around..Ive thought of a game we can play. Here's how it goes:
1. Im gonna post my best shot here.
2. You (another newbie) challenge my photo by posting your best shot too.
3. A winner will be decided by DPP Gurus, Masters and/or Da Vincis comments. They must give a clear reason why one wins over the other, and no member of the same level or higher than them should dis-agree withy their decision..:)
4. Whenever a photo is said to have lost, another one may challenge the winner..either a new newbie, or another new photo by the loser.:)

NOTE: No post production editing pls! Picture must be posted straight from the camera file.

Won't that be fun right?! Here's my best shot so far..(in my opinion:D). Please challenge it.:)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3566/3423535105_e0c8d4863a_b.jpg

I'm also a newbie, just got my 1st dSLR a month ago.
I still don't know how to compose a good subject.
This is my lucky shot..
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3598/3364903763_04a276f029_b.jpg

I'm not trying to compete here, though, I still consider myself as a newbie. This is one of my favorite shots (take note: FAVORITE, not my best. I don't know if I have one). I don't want to open up a new thread just for this.

"extra lang"

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3593/3404103919_b08f703da4.jpg

Camera: Nikon D60
Exposure: 0.05 sec (1/20)
Aperture: f/2.2
Focal Length: 50 mm
Focal Length: 50.4 mm
ISO Speed: 400
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: No Flash

I like the expressions brian:)

here's my entry....
title: Egg in the Net
from my "geometry and egg" series
18mm lens only
no cropping
no post processing:):):)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3520/3289667623_cc2ee34ba6.jpg

And the winner is JOSA :)

Reason?

Just looked on the photo, Nice Colors, Nice Composition!

Oh by the way for OP....what is your reason? for just the Master, Guru, Da vinci can decide whos the winner, do you have any idea how hey got those ranking? (Just a Question)

i still don't own a DSLR yet so i rely on post processing most of the time.

but here's one untouched shot of mine. (well except for the addition of the watermark that is). :p

it's not my "best" though.

http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/2469/dreadsmate.jpg

my share....

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3347/3425580592_24bd9aba42.jpg

And the winner is JOSA :)
Oh by the way for OP....what is your reason? for just the Master, Guru, Da vinci can decide whos the winner, do you have any idea how hey got those ranking? (Just a Question)

+1, I want to ask the same question.

+1, I want to ask the same question.

you get the "master" "guru" ranks based on how many posts you have done. more posts you have the more cool dpp name you get.

you said it Right Abraham!

So question for the OP, if you have many many many post, your the only one Entitle to Judge??,,I don't agree on those

I prepare a judge that, they are great Photographer, not the Number of post!!...oh by the way I'm not the judge either, because my Photo Sucks and I don't have a master, Guru or Da Vinci....:D:D:D

you get the "master" "guru" ranks based on how many posts you have done. more posts you have the more cool dpp name you get.

"master"- "guru", it doesn't matter:) That's only the number of posts:) Anybody is entitled to c&c (newbie or veterans):)

maybe the thread starter is not yet aware of that... at first, one can actually be confused of these tags... but he should know now :) maybe he canchange the rules he set on this... +1 on anybody is entitled to give their c&c's :) good day everyone

maybe the reson for using the ranking system is for some kind of "authority" on who can out-judge previous decisions. and since users with higher ranks means the ones with the most comments, which also means they have a lot of experience in giving C&C's, it can be used as some kind of "authority" for judging...

but i think anyone can give their C&C's. but only those with higher ranks can choose a "winner". just for the sake of the "GAME"....

this is my just opinion on rule#3. :)

maybe the reson for using the ranking system is for some kind of "authority" on who can out-judge previous decisions. and since users with higher ranks means the ones with the most comments, which also means they have a lot of experience in giving C&C's, it can be used as some kind of "authority" for judging...

but i think anyone can give their C&C's. but only those with higher ranks can choose a "winner". just for the sake of the "GAME"....

this is my just opinion on rule#3. :)

Hi marci:) "authority"? I didn't see that on the rules:)

I think we need to first vote for a panel of judges, four veteran and expert photogs like Sir Jo Avila or Sir Aaron Ebio, and then one Moderator of dpp. We PM them and if they agree, they will be the one to vote for best shot GAME... Whaddayathink?

I think we need to first vote for a panel of judges, four veteran and expert photogs like Sir Jo Avila or Sir Aaron Ebio, and then one Moderator of dpp. We PM them and if they agree, they will be the one to vote for best shot GAME... Whaddayathink?

Well, PM the thread starter first. This is his idea anyway:)

@Randy

that was just my opinion. besides, the ranking system is the nearest thing we DPP users have to a real proof of our level. :p (well besides from our posts of our shots which is not included in our user profile/data) :)

@Chris

wow. that will make the game a lot more serious. http://statics.plurk.com/a55bdb344892676b0fea545354654a49.gif

@Randy

that was just my opinion. besides, the ranking system is the nearest thing we DPP users have to a real proof of our level. :p (well besides from our posts of our shots which is not included in our user profile/data) :)

@Chris

wow. that will make the game a lot more serious. http://statics.plurk.com/a55bdb344892676b0fea545354654a49.gif

Copy that marci:)

maybe this can help. if this is a "game" let it be among us. no need for experts and administrators. i not saying they cant participate but what im thinking is submit a photo and let everybody vote. then the one who has most votes wins. simple as that.

here's my entry....
title: Egg in the Net
from my "geometry and egg" series
18mm lens only
no cropping
no post processing:):):)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3520/3289667623_cc2ee34ba6.jpg


Im not saying this just because youre avatar looks hot...but WoooooW..:).seriously!? No editing?! Very nice.. can you please tell me the settings for this please!!!:)

maybe this can help. if this is a "game" let it be among us. no need for experts and administrators. i not saying they cant participate but what im thinking is submit a photo and let everybody vote. then the one who has most votes wins. simple as that.

+1 on this. much better. majority wins... but that will make the game a one-shot game. more like a contest. :)

the game should be revised. http://statics.plurk.com/a55bdb344892676b0fea545354654a49.gif

And the winner is JOSA :)

Reason?

Just looked on the photo, Nice Colors, Nice Composition!

Oh by the way for OP....what is your reason? for just the Master, Guru, Da vinci can decide whos the winner, do you have any idea how hey got those ranking? (Just a Question)

Not really.:) I just take from designation that Im a newbie so Im Freshman, then there's sophomores, then seniors..So i assumed the Gurus, Da vincis, and Masters are from a whole other dimension like admins or professors or dpp editors or something.:) Can you please tell me how they got those designations? I have no idea.

Not really.:) I just take from designation that Im a newbie so Im Freshman, then there's sophomores, then seniors..So i assumed the Gurus, Da vincis, and Masters are from a whole other dimension like admins or professors or dpp editors or something.:) Can you please tell me how they got those designations? I have no idea.

Hi Gerald:) More posts means you upgrade your rank from freshmen, junior, senior, master etc.(refer on the 10 commandments) There are freshmen here or juniors that are pros actually:)

Hi Gerald:) More posts means you upgrade your rank from freshmen, junior, senior, master etc. There are freshmen here or juniors that are pros actually:)

+1 from what ive seen here te pro's have least amount of posts in the forum.

Not really.:) I just take from designation that Im a newbie so Im Freshman, then there's sophomores, then seniors..So i assumed the Gurus, Da vincis, and Masters are from a whole other dimension like admins or professors or dpp editors or something.:) Can you please tell me how they got those designations? I have no idea.

those designations are achieved by posting. the more you post, the "higher" your designation. :)

+1 on abraham. yep majority wins. hopefully everybody won't vote on their respective photos. hehehe.

so it's still "best shot" right? meaning anything under the sun?
Won't it be better if there were best shot on a "general theme" like father and son, or egg...?

+1 from what ive seen here te pro's have least amount of posts in the forum.

Yes because most of them have studios or on assigments. so they're pretty busy to get involve over here on regular basis:)

BUT, posts should be constructive :)

+1 on abraham. yep majority wins. hopefully everybody won't vote on their respective photos. hehehe.

so it's still "best shot" right? meaning anything under the sun?
Won't it be better if there were best shot on a "general theme" like father and son, or egg...?

it just comes to an honesty system of voting. here comes the test on how honest we are. for me lets say i post my photo so yes i like it but if i will vote ill vote for the egg shot.

I think we need to first vote for a panel of judges, four veteran and expert photogs like Sir Jo Avila or Sir Aaron Ebio, and then one Moderator of dpp. We PM them and if they agree, they will be the one to vote for best shot GAME... Whaddayathink?

Great Idea!! But if they've had the most post, maybe they are the one's who's had the most experience in giving out C&C's and judging newbie pics..You know how it is with this art, besides talent you need a lot of experience. I just want the judges to be of "authority", someone we feel really knows what he's taliking about..more subjective not only on the technical side but also on the artsy side of things. Having experts give out judgements are also good..more authority is welcome..(I just don't know any that's why I did'nt mention.:)) Can anyone who knows them please PM them! Remember this is also about the participation of the masters..THEIR OPINIONS MUST NOT CONTRADICT EACH OTHER'S remember?! So Its also a matter of interaction with a lot of those so called "Authorities".:) So all of those guys are encouraged to judge. One vote for Josa already..congats!

Now here's a rule I forgot. Just expounding on the 3rd rule. The winner photo must have one winner comment and one confirmation comment by a different "Authotity member (guru, master, editor, prof etc)". Having one disagrreing authority comment becomes a minus on her comment point. So:

1. Positive comment is +1,
2. Dis agreeing comment is -1.
3. To win she /he would need 2 points.:)

Hi Gerald,
Those ranking are telling How many POST you aleady did, they ARE not related on how good they are as a Photographer.

For example (this is not an accurate number, just for example)
1-50 Post is a Freshmen
51-100 Sophomore
100-499 Junior
500-999 Senior
and so on.
if you reach 1,000,000 you can get a "GOD" designation (just kidding) :):)

So right Now Don't worry about your ranking, when your looking for some advice "DON'T EVER LOOKED ON THE RANKING",looked on how good is their advice!, even freshmen can give a Good/Great advice/critique

Just enjoy your stay here, share some Photos, asked for a Critique and be prepare to accept it.


Not really.:) I just take from designation that Im a newbie so Im Freshman, then there's sophomores, then seniors..So i assumed the Gurus, Da vincis, and Masters are from a whole other dimension like admins or professors or dpp editors or something.:) Can you please tell me how they got those designations? I have no idea.

i agree on these suggestions:

1.) majority wins

2.) should have a "general theme"..


the game should be limited to newbies only (like us)... to keep us moving. haha

like the theme should be announced in the morning. and we noobs should post before the day ends. hehehehe

Im not saying this just because youre avatar looks hot...but WoooooW..:).seriously!? No editing?! Very nice.. can you please tell me the settings for this please!!!:)

hahaha!!!:) yes no editing, just added border outside the photo as not to affect the 18mm size of it..hehe..and also added watermark. that's it...check out my thread "my geometrical shots"
exif data canon rebel xs, shutter speed 1/350 sec, exposure program - manual, f -stop f3.5, aperture value f3.4, iso 400, focal leght 18.0mm

i agree on these suggestions:

1.) majority wins

2.) should have a "general theme"..


the game should be limited to newbies only (like us)... to keep us moving. haha

like the theme should be announced in the morning. and we noobs should post before the day ends. hehehehe

That's also cool..but as a newbie, I believe I dont yet have the right expertise on judging photos correctly...I realized from experience that no matter how many books and magazine and training videos and podcasts you have watched, listened to or read..you never really become that "good" with photgraphy that fast..talent is a big factor but experience is even bigger..I believe even veteran photographers learn still something new each time they do photo sessions. And that's the reason why I like people of experience to do the judging here..its like an amateur beauty contest compressed into a forum.:)

This is a celebration of a newbie's best to effort adjust his settings, wait for the right moment, sacrifice his gluthathione by staying out in the sun just to catch that great angle, or going into dirty and dangerous alleys and grabage dumps just to get that great human emotion, to make a great "photograph". And or snapshot ( if it looks cool..a.k.a. tsamba.hehehe ).

This is where the C&Cs end and appreciation begins. Requiring deadlines to post photos might lead to "pwede na shots" just to be able to post..which we do not like in this game because what we want here is your best EFFORTED shot (or tsamba.):)

hahaha!!!:) yes no editing, just added border outside the photo as not to affect the 18mm size of it..hehe..and also added watermark. that's it...check out my thread "my geometrical shots"
exif data canon rebel xs, shutter speed 1/350 sec, exposure program - manual, f -stop f3.5, aperture value f3.4, iso 400, focal leght 18.0mm



What's your light source? flash or natural? White balance used? I think you should be disqualified here..you seem to be a pro already!hahaha:D By the way you still need one confirmation by an "authority" to be declared first winner.:)

What's your light source? flash or natural? White balance used? I think you should be disqualified here..you seem to be a pro already!hahaha:D By the way you still need one confirmation by an "authority" to be declared first winner.:)

that's unfair....disqualified?...i am not a pro....huhuhu :Mad:

NOTE: No post production editing pls! Picture must be posted straight from the camera file.



Would photographers with Canon 5Ds have an advantage over those with Canon 1000Ds and point and shoots? Should we shoot in JPEG then if it is straight from camera? We all know that RAW needs post processing and it is not what you see on the camera display.

oh. i must correct myself. i mean the ENTRIES should be limited to newbies. :)

my opinion on the deadline part is that you're not required to submit a shot so you need not be rushed. if you can submit, then do. just to share to others what you have. the purpose of deadline is just to wrap up the entries. :)

just my suggestion though. :)

Would photographers with Canon 5Ds have an advantage over those with Canon 1000Ds and point and shoots? Should we shoot in JPEG then if it is straight from camera? We all know that RAW needs post processing and it is not what you see on the camera display.

yeah! post processing should be allowed. :)

that's unfair....disqualified?...i am not a pro....huhuhu :Mad:



Joke lang.:) Can anybody here post something that can beat josa's!:) i've been scouring my files and I can't find any.:Sick:

Would photographers with Canon 5Ds have an advantage over those with Canon 1000Ds and point and shoots? Should we shoot in JPEG then if it is straight from camera? We all know that RAW needs post processing and it is not what you see on the camera display.

It doe'snt matter what type of camera was used..P&S or dslr as long as it looks good. if taken in raw..convert it to fine jpeg, no other adjustments just to be fair.:)

oh. i must correct myself. i mean the ENTRIES should be limited to newbies. :)

my opinion on the deadline part is that you're not required to submit a shot so you need not be rushed. if you can submit, then do. just to share to others what you have. the purpose of deadline is just to wrap up the entries. :)

just my suggestion though. :)

Yes the posts are for newbies only. Comments are open to anyone. judging and justification are from "authorities" only. has anybody PMd any of the known sirs here..I really dont know anyone.:)

yeah! post processing should be allowed. :)

Post processing is cool but..what we want here is efforted shots. Something you actually worked hard for framing, focusing, angling and dangling yourself almost looking stupid just to get the right angle and light drops. We want to give kudos to "effort" even if you're just a newbie.:)

Post processing is cool but..what we want here is efforted shots. Something you actually worked hard for framing, focusing, angling and dangling yourself almost looking stupid just to get the right angle and light drops. We want to give kudos to "effort" even if you're just a newbie.:)


post processing is (IMO) a part of digital photography. it's part of your efforts. you apply your artistic sense to it. PP draws out a lot of beauty in your shot. and one might want to learn it too as a newbie.

i'm only suggesting that let's not cross it out. using PP does not mean you don't give efforts in framing, dangling, focusing, angling, etc.... :)

post processing is (IMO) a part of digital photography. it's part of your efforts. you apply your artistic sense to it. PP draws out a lot of beauty in your shot. and one might want to learn it too as a newbie.

i'm only suggesting that let's not cross it out. using PP does not mean you don't give efforts in framing, dangling, focusing, angling, etc.... :)

Yes I agree editing does artistic work there too..and it eats up quite a lot of time to adjust things the way you want them and certain "looks" and special effects are only possible with pp that you can't do with the cam alone. We need a whole new thread to appreciate that side of photography effort. What we want here are shots like the egg picture of josa..that could qualify as my desktops wallpaper anytime.. it looks so polished..but there wasnt any pp done on it which makes it all the more amazing in my opinion.

http://i590.photobucket.com/albums/ss347/ericcachero/DSC_1184.jpg
guys, pardon me. allow me to satisfy my gnawing addiction, my share as a newbie. c&c much appreciated. thanks.

my share.:Grin: C&Cs are welcome.BTW, this a repost.:Grin:


http://i685.photobucket.com/albums/vv211/axoloti/hundred%20islands%20in%20pangasinan%20trip/sunset.jpg

another one:Grin:


http://i685.photobucket.com/albums/vv211/axoloti/CSC_0045.jpg

Yes the posts are for newbies only. Comments are open to anyone. judging and justification are from "authorities" only. has anybody PMd any of the known sirs here..I really dont know anyone.:)

2 things:

1. How do we define "newbie"?

2. I agree with some posters to allow PP just to enhance the image and not fix it. If you're shooting RAW, don't you need to adjust contrast, white balance, do colour correction, etc? We not are talking about blending images or adding some special effects. I thought part of creating an image is taking the shot after creating the final image in your mind?

guy i see a simple game being too complicated. you cant really categorize newbies from others because anyone behind a computer can say the are noobs. dont limit your game to who can compete. categorize your sumbissions by camera equipment. accept on camera flashes. dont submit studio shots. so it would be fair to everyone. with regards to pp limit pp to curves, levels, dodging and burning and cropping. nothing else. this is my opinion. have fun with this guys. remember its a game.

PP should be allowed. for as long as it for adjusting the WB, color correction, etc. And of course for converting it in JPEG but keep it simple.

Let's just define newbie as a Freshman. One who is in to digital photography as hobby and has been doing it for less than a year or 2.

I still think the photo to post should revolve around a general theme just to put a little more challenge into the game.

wow!! this game is getting a little too complicated.:Grin:

HI guys,

Josa's photo is raw.. like what she said, all she did was crop. I should know.. coz i was there when she shot this. She has been shooting for a few months, if i am not mistaken.

I vote for Josa's photo.

So, who's next? :)

Boys and Girls,

I think you should respect the rules of the thread starter... Simple instructions.. Easy to follow right?

Thanks!

here is my entry.....from raw file to jpeg...thats it!!! no post processing. no adjustments of levels, curves etc....no border, no watermark.:)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3537/3426243528_e908ea74dc.jpg

here is my entry.....from raw file to jpeg...thats it!!! no post processing. no adjustments of levels, curves etc....no border, no watermark.:)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3537/3426243528_e908ea74dc.jpg


so there you go guys.. raw file from your participant.

HI guys,

Josa's photo is raw.. like what she said, all she did was crop. I should know.. coz i was there when she shot this. She has been shooting for a few months, if i am not mistaken.

I vote for Josa's photo.

So, who's next? :)

Its official! JOSA PRIMERO is our 1ST Beat My Newbie Photo Game Winner! Here is your comemorative certificate.:Grin:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3609/3426261664_5d8509f019_b.jpg

:) isn't it flattering that people are having doubts with your photo that it seems like PP is done but actually you did nothing? :) congrats josa!

now here's my share.... i call this "one small step" :)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3412/3426257508_e4962a67c8.jpg

What's your light source? flash or natural? White balance used? I think you should be disqualified here..you seem to be a pro already!hahaha:D By the way you still need one confirmation by an "authority" to be declared first winner.:)

gerald, i used a visatec studio light with barn door and honey comb, i used a flash.
....posted my raw file to jpeg photo already.....

here is my entry.....from raw file to jpeg...thats it!!! no post processing. no adjustments of levels, curves etc....no border, no watermark.:)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3537/3426243528_e908ea74dc.jpg


Congratulations Ms. Josa for being the first winner on Beat My Newbie Photo Game. To all the other Newbies, this is now the photo to Challenge!!! Try posting your un-editted shots that can beat this! Enjoy your certificate Ms. Josa Primero. :D

P.S.: Can I use that certificate as my new entry?hehehe:Grin:

wow!! this game is getting a little too complicated.:Grin:

You said it!:D Guys please just stick to the 4 simple rules I made. Thanks!!! Lets just have fun with this ok.:)

Its official! JOSA RIMERO is our 1ST Beat My Newbie Photo Game Winner! Here is your comemorative certificate.:Grin:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3609/3426261664_5d8509f019_b.jpg

yehey!!!...gerald...its PRIMERO....JOSA PRIMERO:D
weeee.....:D:Grin::Grin:

gerald, i used a visatec studio light with barn door and honey comb, i used a flash.
....posted my raw file to jpeg photo already.....


Verrry impressive. you are a classic example of " got talent.":) Your photo is a tough one to beat ion my opinion...a reflection of the effort in equipment set up. CONGRATULATIONS!!!:D

yehey!!!...gerald...its PRIMERO....JOSA PRIMERO:D
weeee.....:D:Grin::Grin:


Sorry..corrected na po.:)

Congratulations Ms. Josa for being the first winner on Beat My Newbie Photo Game. To all the other Newbies, this is now the photo to Challenge!!! Try posting your un-editted shots that can beat this! Enjoy your certificate Ms. Josa Primero. :D

P.S.: Can I use that certificate as my new entry?hehehe:Grin:

Thank you thank you!!! weeeee!!!:Grin::Grin::Grin:
love love love my certificate...its so kyoot!!!:Grin::Grin::Grin:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3340/3425481897_d981ecd273.jpg

Josa Congrats :D:D:D

Josa Congrats :D:D:D

thanks eric!!! weeeee!!! look at my certificate...hehehe...i attached my crown tattoo:D:D:D
i, thank you!!! world peace!!!:)

[quote=jmdeleon;623544]:) isn't it flattering that people are having doubts with your photo that it seems like PP is done but actually you did nothing? :) congrats josa!

thank you jm:Grin::Grin::Grin::Grin:

Thank you thank you!!! weeeee!!!:Grin::Grin::Grin:
love love love my certificate...its so kyoot!!!:Grin::Grin::Grin:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3340/3425481897_d981ecd273.jpg


Is that real tatoo?!:) Where is that located?

Is that real tatoo?!:) Where is that located?

yes, its real...got inked and crowned for life....(right ankle):)

yes, its real...got inked and crowned for life....(right ankle):)

Ive looked at your other posts..you are an unbelievable 5 month old "newbie"?! You're posts are amazing! Youre First Photoshoot thread photos were great! I love that green tint over sharpened look..Is that done on editing or is that settings and filters or something..( sorry I really dont know.) You have a gift for light manipulation.. you can visualize light behaviour well, and such great compositions...awwwe. You must teach me how to be good that fast!!!:)

http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/3176/890609b8bbb13a81c24f169.jpgHere's my share.. I call this "Beyond what innocence could capture"..=P

just want to share. hehe. :Scared:

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q297/red_star_lullaby/wadaaf.jpg

My new Entry!!:Grin:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3316/3428122073_6b14bd9317.jpg

My new Entry!!:Grin:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3316/3428122073_6b14bd9317.jpg

I think this is not appropriate, giving a young girl cigarette:)

I think this is not appropriate, giving a young girl cigarette:)

I was buying at this sari sari store and i saw this little girl on the table holding this cigarrette. Her mother was playing pusoy with her kumares.. I think she's holding the cigs for her mom cos she was busy. I asked if I could take a picture of her cute kid. She said yes..the kid was happy enough that her photo was taken. Their parents saw the final shot..they all laughed and thought it was funny. So no, i did not orchestrate this shot...i just find it kyoot.:)

I was buying at this sari sari store and i saw this little girl on the table holding this cigarrette. Her mother was playing pusoy with her kumares.. I asked if I could take a picture of her cute kid. She said yes..the kid was happy enough that her photo was taken. Their parents saw the final shot..they all laughed and thought it was funny. So no, i did not orchestrate this shot...i just find it kyoot.:)

Got ya:) thats gonna be her starter kit:D

Got ya:) thats gonna be her starter kit:D

Hopefully not!hehehe:D Children... Smoking Kills!!!:Grin:

Since I've been only practicing my DSLR since last september.

here is my official entry

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3541/3394801465_2652146914.jpg

the girl with the cigarette is a good shot, hopefully though she doesn't end up smoking it! hehe.

here's my share. this was taken when i was in baguio in one of the tribe's houses. i don't know what it is actually but i took a picture of it and liked it.

i call this, 'dreamcatcher'

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3550/3429015174_79269039a2.jpg

Oooohhh..Sorry guys! it totally slipped my mind..NO PP pala noh?! Here's the raw shot. Sorrryyyy.....:Grin:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3643/3429988597_5ebc45f38a_b.jpg

the girl with the cigarette is a good shot, hopefully though she doesn't end up smoking it! hehe.

here's my share. this was taken when i was in baguio in one of the tribe's houses. i don't know what it is actually but i took a picture of it and liked it.

i call this, 'dreamcatcher'



Niceeee shot...

thanks dud!:) chamba lang yan!

I think the game is getting better, why don't we set some parameters? Like, the due date before announcing the winner, no editing (even cropping) just the file from the cam.. etc, can we set some parameters? And how can we say that they we are newbies?

Yes..getting better photos indeed. Well I guess we can never really tell if one is a newbie or not..lets just leave that to personal honesty and conscience.:Grin:

I don't want to put time limits because I believe time pressure limits creativity, I want us all to just do the best we can at making raw images in our cams and post it here whenever were ready.

About the declaration of winners, I would like to ask help from you guys to PM or email any authorities you know that are members of this forum to participate in judging the contestants...coz i really dont know any.:)

As for the other rules, please visit the last page (beginning )of this thread for the rules of the game. Keep on posting guys!:Grin::Grin::Grin:

hi all,

this game sounds fun! i'm a newbie and here's my entry...

http://images.eicamara.multiply.com/image/3/photos/19/500x500/24/DSC-0362-328.jpg?et=1zKJpX2fr6gYVIfEGqeWCQ&nmid=229321339

one of the few flowers at our front yard and i dont even know what its called, hehehe
yes, i dont have a photobucket or flcker account yet, booo!
http://eicamara.multiply.com/photos/album/19/San_Vicente_Flowers

Here's my another entry, please comment for me to be enlightened.:Grin:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3650/3435206400_fc3ee7608b_b.jpg

[Here's my another entry, please comment for me to be enlightened.:Grin:
QUOTE]

It is us who were Enlightened by this photo.:). Nice.:)

hi all,

this game sounds fun! i'm a newbie and here's my entry...

one of the few flowers at our front yard and i dont even know what its called, hehehe
yes, i dont have a photobucket or flcker account yet, booo!


[IMG]http://images.eicamara.multiply.com/image/3/photos/19/500x500/24/DSC-0362-328.jpg/IMG]

Try ko lang ha, baka lumabas. Tsaran!!!:)

Wala.:( Gawa ka na ng flickr sir..mas magand pag nakikita rito.:) Welllcooommme!!!

[Here's my another entry, please comment for me to be enlightened.:Grin:
QUOTE]

It is us who were Enlightened by this photo.:). Nice.:)

Aw! :Grin: It's on Banal na Bundok, at the tip of the mountain.

Aw! :Grin: It's on Banal na Bundok, at the tip of the mountain.

We have something like that too in Tabaco city, Albay (my hometown in Bicol)..Its 2/3rds the way up on Mayon volcano, theres a church, a big white cross and a gigantic rosary. Now there's a park,planetarium,museum and resort there.:D

Hi! I'm also a newbie and this thread looks fun so I want to join too! hehe

Here's my entry:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3297/3434569821_90700500ac.jpg

Hi! I'm also a newbie and this thread looks fun so I want to join too! hehe

Here's my entry:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3297/3434569821_90700500ac.jpg

this place looks familiar.. is this in la playa calatagan..?

Here's my another entry, please comment for me to be enlightened.:Grin:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3650/3435206400_fc3ee7608b_b.jpg

i like this shot!:) the way you were able to capture the color of the sky is great. i'm also a newbie, but just some inputs.:)

1. Try to choose a specific subject, the house on the right can be removed.
2. You may want to crop the rocks below, although foreground is impt, too much can also ruin a photo.

aside from those, everything just is enlightening as sir gerald said.:)

Here's my entry

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3387/3431992684_b113c73929_o.jpg

No PP, no crop, just the watermark and conversion to JPG

Only 9500 pics under my belt got my cam last November.

[url]http://images.eicamara.multiply.com/image/3/photos/19/500x500/24/DSC-0362-328.jpg/IMG]

Try ko lang ha, baka lumabas. Tsaran!!!:)

Wala.:( Gawa ka na ng flickr sir..mas magand pag nakikita rito.:) Welllcooommme!!!

you know what, i do have a flckr account, wahehehe

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3586/3436691775_f3a13af65e.jpg

you know what, i do have a flckr account, wahehehe



Yehey!:Grin: But was this shot cropped?? no post processing remember? (watermark only and pwede.:))

@ gerald
do we already have the summary/list of qualified entries that would challenge josa's winning photo? :) i think we already have a long list...

who will judge the photos?:Grin:

hi..just a try..
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3544/3438012358_e13f41f48c.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/29402806@N06/3438012358/

can i post? hehe. this pic, as far as i can remember, was processed already :)
just want to share.OK? :)

http://i464.photobucket.com/albums/rr4/iankevinangeles/jgjg-1.jpg

this place looks familiar.. is this in la playa calatagan..?


Yes, it was taken in Playa Calatagan.

Beat this!
http://photos-p.friendster.com/photos/75/62/4272657/1_719230891l.jpg

Beat this!
http://photos-p.friendster.com/photos/75/62/4272657/1_413240864m.jpg

hahaha!:D WTF?! Is what i think it looks like?! :D:D:D Dude, try posting a bigger version..have flickr or photobucket host your images. :)

Yehey!:Grin: But was this shot cropped?? no post processing remember? (watermark only and pwede.:))

definitely no PP, just resized it as per DPP rules ->to not load big pics :Grin:

SUMMARY 1: As of April 15 2009 this is BATCH 2 of Beat my Newbie Photo Game. All posts after this will be included in Batch 3 to beat the winner of this Batch 2.:Grin:

Prize:

1. The priviledge of taking the Beat My Newbie Photo Game Commemorative Certificate. (Now will be personalized with your Avatar.:))
2. Bragging rights.:Grin:


Photo to beat: W1

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3537/3426243528_e908ea74dc.jpg

Challengers:
1
http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/3176/890609b8bbb13a81c24f169.jpg
2
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q297/red_star_lullaby/wadaaf.jpg
3
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3541/3394801465_2652146914.jpg
4
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3550/3429015174_79269039a2.jpg
5
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3650/3435206400_fc3ee7608b_b.jpg
6
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3297/3434569821_90700500ac.jpg
7
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3387/3431992684_b113c73929_o.jpg
8
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3586/3436691775_f3a13af65e.jpg
9
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3544/3438012358_e13f41f48c.jpg
10
http://i464.photobucket.com/albums/rr4/iankevinangeles/jgjg-1.jpg
11
http://photos-p.friendster.com/photos/75/62/4272657/1_719230891l.jpg
12
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3412/3426257508_e4962a67c8.jpg

Calling all DPP Seniors, Doctors, Masters, Gurus, Da Vincis, Moderators, and any other authorities here..please pick a winner. :Grin:

Calling all DPP Seniors, Doctors, Masters, Gurus, Da Vincis, Moderators, and any other authorities here..please pick a winner. :Grin:


may i make a suggestion: Why not let the first winner be the judge? (its in effect, their privilege for winning)

Then the winner for this round will be the next judge. and so on...







.

may i make a suggestion: Why not let the first winner be the judge? (its in effect, their privilege for winning)

Then the winner for this round will be the next judge. and so on...







.

The previous winner's photo is still in the game..it's the one photo everybody else has to beat. She's still part of the contestants..so he/she cannot judge right? :)

Gerald, put numberings on the photos for easy voting.

Gerald, put numberings on the photos for easy voting.

Right I forgot.:Grin:

:) isn't it flattering that people are having doubts with your photo that it seems like PP is done but actually you did nothing? :) congrats josa!

now here's my share.... i call this "one small step" :)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3412/3426257508_e4962a67c8.jpg

hi gerald... one question... is my photo (one small step) disqualified for the 2nd round? not part of the final list :( but its ok... i'll just try again sa 3rd round if i failed to qualify for this one hehe

Can I campaign my entry? :Grin:
Go! Go! Go!
5,5,5, Go!
Fight! Five! Fight!
Hehehe
Happy Shoting

hi gerald... one question... is my photo (one small step) disqualified for the 2nd round? not part of the final list :( but its ok... i'll just try again sa 3rd round if i failed to qualify for this one hehe

Im soo sorry dude..I missed it, it was so far back. I already placed it in though.:) Your still part of Batch 2.:Grin:

Can I campaign my entry?
Happy Shoting

Suuuurree.:Grin:

bru, i already uploaded a bigger picture version of challenger picture 11
thanks

noob here, can i join?

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3223/2996961635_d5a56f7109.jpg

noob here, can i join?



Sure!:) But you'll be included in batch 3 already alright.:Grin:

Checked out your flickr photostream sir Sherwindy..you're no noob!:Grin: And No PP right. Your entry is tainted with the editing bug. Kindly post the raw shot, or a new entry.:)

Can i join?

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3639/3444439333_acb2b2b579.jpg

Just to get clear standards on what a "Newbie" is:

He/she have just been practising "creative" photography in 11 months 29 days or less.

And by "creative photography" I mean trying to do professional looking, artistics photographs..So if you have been the operator of tye family camera since you were in first year high school..that does'nt count. That's just "snapshoting" anyways.

Creative photography is when you start to really get into the knowledge of taking "photographs" not anymore "snapshots".:)

Can i join?



Simpri! Bikolano ka padi??:D

Gerald, it's a good thing that you check first their photo stream to be sure that they are newbie.. Nice moderator of the game:Grin:

Gerald, it's a good thing that you check first their photo stream to be sure that they are newbie.. Nice moderator of the game:Grin:

Thanks..Im trying my best. This really getting serious huh. Professionals are already trying to get in.hahahaha!:D

Here's my entry! :Dum:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3342/3444793295_aee95d045c.jpg

50mm, f/11, 1/125, ISO 100

Gerald, I think you should do some opening and closing per batch, before we upload for batch 3, you should announce the batch 2 winner, should start voting now so the next batch can participate.

Hehe, I can attest that Sherwin isn't a pro and he falls into your criteria of <11mos creative shooting...

Just because someone has the talent doesn't disqualify them from being a newbie. That's why this "game" concept is pretty flawed from the get-go, your criteria and guidelines are too subjective.

agree. if so....


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3301/3444358577_a79cc80707.jpg

;D

Hehe, I can attest that Sherwin isn't a pro and he falls into your criteria of <11mos creative shooting...

Just because someone has the talent doesn't disqualify them from being a newbie. That's why this "game" concept is pretty flawed from the get-go, your criteria and guidelines are too subjective.



...and the rules keep changing as it goes along. (no designated judges now voting, no deadlines of entries, etc.) :)

It's a dynamic fun game. Rules are made up as we go. Here for batch 3.
btw, who won in batch 2?
http://i604.photobucket.com/albums/tt128/arnoldabaya/sun%20and%20moon/20090411-20090411_125_DSC0623.jpg

Don't you think we should put a new thread for the new batch? It's quite flooded here. Just a suggestion..

Just because they are newbie photos doesn't mean that you don't have to put too much effort or none at all into them...

case in point: that was my criterion for judging..

This photo made an impression when i asked one of my peers to judge the photos. She stated that there was an element of effort and timing into the photo, actually waiting for the kid to drop into the frame and compose it accordingly.

For me, there is just too much negative space. If it was me shooting that kid, i would have probably tried to compose it horizontally and put the kid on the upper thirds. The reflection on the sand would have made an interesting element if it was framed properly.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3544/3438012358_e13f41f48c.jpg

This photo is also one of my favorites among the batch. But because this forum and most probably the internet is littered with these dime-a-dozen photos of wide-eyed kids, i didn't pick it to be the winner. I think it was a nice touch shooting from above whether done intentionally or not, it brought out the highlights in kids eyes.

The nice tight frame brought the viewers attention to the kids eyes, but i think the other parts of the kid were cropped over zealously.


http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/3176/890609b8bbb13a81c24f169.jpg

Which brings me to the winner...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3537/3426243528_e908ea74dc.jpg

Although it's a bit to abstract for my taste (What is it supposed to be anyway? =b), i think this is the photo that had the most effort put into it. I think it shows in the way it is lit and the way the photographer was mindful of what to include in the frame.

I just have no clue what it should be or what it is trying to be? :D

And with that... I congratulate the winner Josa Primero :)

Can I join? Here's my entry :)

Taken last 10 April 2009 in Pantabangan, Nueva Ecija

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3572/3446257989_42211f3d15.jpg

Nikon D60
Shutter 1/320
Aperture f9.0
Focal Length 70mm
ISO 200

http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/1504/img0083c.jpg
BW again..My share..

Nice thread. I hope I can join. Here's my entry.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3624/3350964171_eafdf01ecb.jpg

Title: Dying

Thanks to the thread starter.

The game is exciting but its confusing.. why not make a thread for the participants then after a specific time given by the thread host, the voting will start, any pictures that will be posted late will be not accepted, after announcing the winner on the thread, make another thread for the next batch. It's fun, If you want I will start a new thread/ game.

Nice suggestion there Jonathan, I'm adding you as my flickr contact, newbie here as well.

Thanks.

jerome

Nice suggestion there Jonathan, I'm adding you as my flickr contact, newbie here as well.

Thanks.

jerome

Sure, add me up hehe.

maybe the set of batch 2 should have another thread for the final votings? they are flooded already. hehe. just my two cents. :)

Which brings me to the winner...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3537/3426243528_e908ea74dc.jpg

Although it's a bit to abstract for my taste (What is it supposed to be anyway? =b), i think this is the photo that had the most effort put into it. I think it shows in the way it is lit and the way the photographer was mindful of what to include in the frame.

I just have no clue what it should be or what it is trying to be? :D

And with that... I congratulate the winner Josa Primero :)[/quote]

yehey!!!:):):)....regarding your question on my photo. my teacher gave me an assignment a couple of months ago, which i posted here at critique forum entitled "My geometric inspired shots".
the objective of my assignment is for me to understand/master the principle of light and shadow. he wants me to capture geometry in everyday life. he wants to know how i perceive everyday life and how i interpret lifeless things. The objective is for me to try and see beyond common focal points... let geometry speak. he wants me to shoot but with geometry in mind.

need to produce certain number of images...
best geometry inspired images, and geometry inspired images with an egg. he wants me to interpret geometry using my wide angle lens.
rules....18mm "only"....no post processing allowed, no cropping...just play with light...

the entry i submitted here entitled egg in the net...whoooo.....super drained na me with my assignment...cerebral calisthenics....
i was just playing with the egg, then i saw a red cartolina, i cut it into strips then glued it(weave style) then played with it...then i got this chamba image....
whoooooooo....hope i was able to answer your question sir.
:)

@ Sir
David

As Ive posted before, Im relying on everyone's "honesty" and "conscience" when they join here and call themselves a newbie,
so i don't really mind if this sherwin dude is already a pro or an actual 11month 29days or less old creative photoist:) as
long as his conscience permits him to post here, so be it. i actually even asked him to post a new one or the raw unedited
file of his entry.

@Rolando ballesteros

Yes additional rule details are being explored as the game goes on but i prefer not to use the term "changing"..its more of "evolving". Common, this is the first installment of this game..a Season 1,
of course it will not be perfect and that's how we perfect wonderful things in this world..with growth and constant adaptation. And having everyone of you guys interested in participating here makes
it even better by the day.:) i like how Mr.Arnold Abaya putted it.."dynamic". That's positive outlook..a very important attitude for us newbies to continue improving our craft in creative photography.

CONGATULATIONS TO OUR "TWO-TIME-IN-A-ROW-UNBEATABLE-SO-FAR-BATCH 2 WINNER MS. JOSA PRIMERO!!!!! Wooooohooooo!!!!!

http://i714.photobucket.com/albums/ww150/quobeats/BMNPGBatch1josa.jpg

and for your prize no. 2. You may now BRAG.:)

Thank you to Mr. TOK PALER for judging with exquisite detail our winner of batch 2. hope you check out the thread again sir for the more batches that will be comming in later.:Grin::Grin::Grin:

Now..this is officially the new (and still) Photo-to-Beat for BATCH 3:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3537/3426243528_e908ea74dc.jpg

I will now be finalizing the entries for batch 3 on April 30. ( I decided to make it a twice in a month thing to enable everyone to do new shots and or to find the best one they had so far to be posted here. )

As a word of advice: Do not post just to be able to join..you're sure to loose to the photo above. Let's amp up the level guys..Josa's photo is on fiiiire!!!:Grin: I'm trying everyday...but still can't.huhuhu:(

gerald...what's my prize????:D:D:D

thank you!!!! weeeeeeeee:Grin::Grin::Grin:

sorry i changed my photo:Grin::Grin::Grin:


Hmmmm...bragging already.:Grin: joke.:D:D:D

Hmmmm...bragging already.:Grin: joke.:D:D:D

bragging already???...then joke....

definition of bragging
1.bragging - exhibiting self-importance; "big talk"
2.Bragging is when someone CONSTANTLY tells people about something they may have succeeded in
gerald...my advise to you...choose your words wisely...you starting to offend other people here in the forum...
you know what i mean.

Another try for me at this game.... fingers crossed

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3341/3448151063_8e6921a4f6.jpg

bragging already???...then joke....

definition of bragging
1.bragging - exhibiting self-importance; "big talk"
2.Bragging is when someone CONSTANTLY tells people about something they may have succeeded in
gerald...my advise to you...choose your words wisely...you starting to offend other people here in the forum...
you know what i mean.

Josa....come on..It was a JOKE!:Grin::Grin::Grin: As I have said in the batch 2 summary post, I said there that the prize was:

1. The BMNPG Commemorative certificate ( now personalized with Avatar:Grin:)

2. BRAGGING RIGHTS.

So my joke about.."bragging already"..was a direct quote from youre 2nd prize.... I was merely joking that ITS GOOD THAT YOU'RE ALSO ALREADY ENJOYING YOUR 2ND PRIZE. :Grin::Grin::Grin:

Ms Josa I meant no harm...common....Im always on Joking mode here..this is a HAPPY thread...let's all be happy.:)

Gerald: You must've noticed a trend by now, if a handful of people don't get the context of your "jokes" (in multiple threads, at that), you best choose your words more carefully before posting.

@ Sir
David

As Ive posted before, Im relying on everyone's "honesty" and "conscience" when they join here and call themselves a newbie,
so i don't really mind if this sherwin dude is already a pro or an actual 11month 29days or less old creative photoist:) as
long as his conscience permits him to post here, so be it. i actually even asked him to post a new one or the raw unedited
file of his entry.



Raw unedited?

If that is the case, your first entry (http://www.flickr.com/photos/23128375@N02/3423535105) is disqualified too since it has been edited in Picasa... technically, it's not "straight from the camera".

Raw unedited?

If that is the case, your first entry (http://www.flickr.com/photos/23128375@N02/3423535105) is disqualified too since it has been edited in Picasa... technically, it's not "straight from the camera".

Sir, I mentioned that the only post processing permitted is signature..that's the only thing I used Picasa for that pic:Grin:

Gerald: You must've noticed a trend by now, if a handful of people don't get the context of your "jokes" (in multiple threads, at that), you best choose your words more carefully before posting.

Yeah...now I know how you feel sometimes when we over-react to your teachings.:)

If I could apologize to every single person that were offended by my insensitive jokes in this forum I WOULD... Hmmm..maybe I sould make a thread for people to post their hate mail for me..and i can apologize to every single one of them.hehehe Really now...I'm really APOLOGIZING TO ALL.

Sir, I mentioned that the only post processing permitted is signature..that's the only thing I used Picasa for that pic:Grin:

And one for Gerald:D

Sir, I mentioned that the only post processing permitted is signature..that's the only thing I used Picasa for that pic:Grin:

Oh you mentioned it! Wait...

Browsing the first few pages... no mention of signatures or watermarks...

Searching for "signature"... hmmm nothing.

Browsing... Josa removed the watermark from her image.

Searching for "watermark"... aha! In the 10th page... post #98. Very convenient.

Oh you mentioned it! Wait...

Browsing the first few pages... no mention of signatures or watermarks...

Searching for "signature"... hmmm nothing.

Browsing... Josa removed the watermark from her image.

Searching for "watermark"... aha! In the 10th page... post #98. Very convenient.

hehehe.the rules of this thread is like a living organism..growing and improving as it goes along.:) Its really best to read the whole thread before posting..kind of gives you a good feel of the atmosphere so you don't get into impulsive comments which you might regret later..or repeating questions that were already answered before.:) PEACE!

It does actually! :)

It puts the photo into context...

And please, drop the sir :) i'm not as old as you'd think =b



yehey!!!:):):)....regarding your question on my photo. my teacher gave me an assignment a couple of months ago, which i posted here at critique forum entitled "My geometric inspired shots".
the objective of my assignment is for me to understand/master the principle of light and shadow. he wants me to capture geometry in everyday life. he wants to know how i perceive everyday life and how i interpret lifeless things. The objective is for me to try and see beyond common focal points... let geometry speak. he wants me to shoot but with geometry in mind.

need to produce certain number of images...
best geometry inspired images, and geometry inspired images with an egg. he wants me to interpret geometry using my wide angle lens.
rules....18mm "only"....no post processing allowed, no cropping...just play with light...

the entry i submitted here entitled egg in the net...whoooo.....super drained na me with my assignment...cerebral calisthenics....
i was just playing with the egg, then i saw a red cartolina, i cut it into strips then glued it(weave style) then played with it...then i got this chamba image....
whoooooooo....hope i was able to answer your question sir.
:)

The game is exciting but its confusing.. why not make a thread for the participants then after a specific time given by the thread host, the voting will start, any pictures that will be posted late will be not accepted, after announcing the winner on the thread, make another thread for the next batch. It's fun, If you want I will start a new thread/ game.

Mr jonathan, yeah Ive been considering this time limit thing..that's why we do the batch 1, batch 2...thingy now. I will be organizing entries every 15th and 30th of the month into batches and we will vote from there.:)

rules are getting complicated already, have you noticed there are only few posting thier newbie pics here. this is supposed to be a newbie game, rules shouldn't be that dense. i'm just saying....

suggestion: stick to the thread's title, keep the discussion newbie-ish, so newcomers will not tend to just read and then skip posting their newbie pic, having said that, here's my new entry...and this will be under batch?

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3334/3440714341_1799ccbfd1.jpg

rules are getting complicated already, have you noticed there are only few posting thier newbie pics here. this is supposed to be a newbie game, rules shouldn't be that dense. i'm just saying....

suggestion: stick to the thread's title, keep the discussion newbie-ish, so newcomers will not tend to just read and then skip posting their newbie pic, having said that, here's my new entry...and this will be under batch?



Nice one..great framing. :) This will be batch 3.:Grin:

Nice one..great framing. :) This will be batch 3.:Grin:

:Grin: hehehe, more to come! :Grin:

Congrats to Ms.Josa. Didn't have the time to check again until now, and I was surprised and very much happy as well that my entry got noticed. Thanks to Sir Tok for the comments. I'll try my best to up the ante next time.:Grin:

what happened? seems like nobody's posting anymore..

I guess we are just waiting for the judges to announce the winner for batch 2 and the entrees for batch 3 to be officially recognized

There's already a winner for Batch 2, Its Josa's photo..the egg thingy. I will be organizing all batch 3 entries on April 30.:Grin: Post your entries before our deadline!:)

My entry for batch 3.
http://tiny.cc/wk1xp

Here's mine; feel free to comment. never PP'd the image - still trying to learn how to use photoshop. :Grin:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3631/3482020173_28eff61e27.jpg

Its month End time!!! Tommorrow I'l be posting a summarry of tha Batch 3 entries. Ive noticed that several of you suggested we should open up a new thread for each batch..but the admins might pound us for repeating topics.:) Besides its a lot of fun to be able to see all of the entries and how much un-pp'd newbie pics have improved as the months and years go by. :) ( and also scour thru the pages to know what the new rules are.hahaha:Grin:) Post your shots before 12am tonight to be included in batch 3!! Goodluck everyone!!!:Grin::Grin::Grin:

BEAT MY NEWBIE PHOTO GAME
BATCH 3

HERE NOW IS THE OFFICIAL LIST OF BATCH 3 OF BEAT MY NEWBIE PHOTO GAME ENTRIES.
A little game to commend effort in taking perfect photos straight out of the cam with no PP.


Once again for the 2nd time in a row, this is the photo to beat by Ms. JOSA PRIMERO!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3537/3426243528_e908ea74dc.jpg


And here are the Chalengers:)

1. sherwin
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3223/2996961635_d5a56f7109.jpg

2. hector
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3342/3444793295_aee95d045c.jpg

3. ronald
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3639/3444439333_acb2b2b579.jpg

4. kim
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3301/3444358577_a79cc80707.jpg

5. arnold
http://i604.photobucket.com/albums/tt128/arnoldabaya/sun%20and%20moon/20090411-20090411_125_DSC0623.jpg

6. happy
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3572/3446257989_42211f3d15.jpg

7. jerome
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3624/3350964171_eafdf01ecb.jpg

8. maricris
http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/1504/img0083c.jpg

9. marci
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3341/3448151063_8e6921a4f6.jpg

ervin
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3631/3482020173_28eff61e27.jpg

10. jonathan
http://tiny.cc/wk1xp

11. mon
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3334/3440714341_1799ccbfd1.jpg

12. dominic
http://tinyurl.com/ck2frf

13. jm
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g89/jmavendan/Canon%20shots/_MG_5931-1.jpg

14. benjamin
http://tinyurl.com/dk78ml

15. rendel
http://crum.pl/h6kk


Will Josa be a three time BMNPG champion for three consecutive batches in a row..or will a new champion emerge!?

Inviting all of the Authorities here in DPP to please choose a winner!:)

Prizes:

1. Official BMNPG commemorative certicificate. (personalized with the winner's avatar)
2. Bragging rights.:)

END OF ENTRIES FOR BATCH 3!!!! Goodluck everyone!

can i still join? here's my entry:


cross
http://tinyurl.com/ck2frf

here's my entry


http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g89/jmavendan/Canon%20shots/_MG_5931-1.jpg

is it still open? here's my entry...
http://tinyurl.com/dk78ml

hope i beat the deadline...good initiative, by the way.

my entry...leading lines
http://crum.pl/h6kk

fave fab

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3393/3487907302_3602d70daf.jpg

be gentle please!!!

fave fab



Too bad..Missed the deadline..this pic and everything that will follow now belongs to batch 4.:) .:Grin:

Been a long time since i opened DPP forum, it was blocked in the office (those really pesky ITs! :D hehe) and had a hard time also browsing the net because my work.

Anyway, kudos to the thread starter, this post is really fun. I just noticed that people here tend to complicate things. If the thread starter says no PP, others would questioned "how about watermarks, cropping, etc." then discussions of "what if's, why, you should..., but you said..etc." rises that it takes away the simple objective of what the thread starter wants to say.

... simple things are not bound to be complicated.

Also, congrats to Josa, your "bigtime" na pala here..hehe :Grin::Grin::Grin:"TWO TIME "Beat My Newbie Photo" Champion!

Hey! I finally got an entry!hehehe It took me 20 shots to get this right. Man.. this horse is not friendly!!! And having my short kit lens does not help me escape from a possible kick either! I really was dangerously close..hahaha. well here it is..NO PP. (just watermark.:))

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3642/3496896621_571cd3001d.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3313/3492251444_9fc58a6020.jpg

Here's my entry :)

Title: "The Predator"
EXIF:
Nikon D40
70-300mm @ 220mm
F/8 1/125 sec.
ISO 280
PP: Watermark and Framing only

http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/5185/dsc0352glo.jpg

My share..

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3365/3525807564_69f78ff71d.jpg

I'd like to join as well!

Camera: Nikon D40
Exposure: 0.05 sec (1/20)
Aperture: f/5.6
Focal Length: 18 mm
Focal Length: 18.3 mm
ISO Speed: 200
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: No Flash

Hi! i'd also like to join :) here is my entry:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3305/3441002053_bd01df1851.jpg

Just notice yesterday..Im actually a senior already!:) Which makes me eligible to judge!hehehe And the winner is my photo!hahaha. Just joking!:Grin:

None of the real authorities are judging anymore (maybe because they all hate me.:) huhuhu). And the entries are still coming in...So Im thingking..since this is my thread, and I can do anything I want with it..and we newbies really love friendly competition such as this one...Why not make the judges us newbies themselves!

So NEW RULES ALERT!!!

New Winner choosing rule:

We get to vote on the entries for a given amout of time..Like a week.
I will specify the period on when the voting starts and ends.
I consolidate the votes ( dont worry I'll do the scouring and tallying and all that.) and announce the winner at the end of the period.

Actually anyone can vote..newbie or not!:Grin:

This would make this friendly competition even more interactive and fun.

VOTING RULES:

1. You cannot vote for your own Photo!:Grin:
2. Voting structure will be as such:
a. Photo you chose
b. Reason why?
3. When somebody re-battles against your vote (against the reason you posted )..its value is cancelled.
4.The highest number of vote wins!:)

...
None of the real authorities are judging anymore (maybe because they all hate me.:) huhuhu).
...

Hang around some more, interact in the flesh with DPPers more often. Be there at DPP's 3rd Anniv event. Get to know in person those who you imply are the real authorities or those who you think may "hate" you.

One way to get back at them is to learn from them. After all, they may have blazed the trail for you.
:)

Season I has ended. Which means Josa picture is now a classic never to be Beaten at its Season 1 league.

Lets pay tribute to the consistent winner of the Beat My Newbie Photo Game Season 1 Champion.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3537/3426243528_e908ea74dc.jpg
by: Josa Primero

So now comes...

BEAT MY NEWBIE PHOTOGAME SEASON 2
The game that celebrates a newbies mastery of his camera, the "doing it right before hitting the shutter philosophy", the making physical efforts of getting the framing composition and exposure right and ending up with a great capture not needing further pp anymore.

We now start a new page.

Old rules:

1. Newbie - less than a year old doing creative phtography.
2. Photo entries must not have underwent PP. (except for RAW conversion to jpeg and watermark.)

New rule on choosing winner:

We now go democratic! Voting with the majority winning.

Voting rules:

1. You cannot vote for your own Photo!
2. Voting structure will be as such:
-a. Photo you chose
-b. Reason why?
3. When somebody re-battles against your vote (against the reason you posted )..its value is cancelled.
4.The highest number of vote wins!

Lets Start with the entries for Season 2!

1.Sherwin
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3223/2996961635_d5a56f7109.jpg

2.hector
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3342/3444793295_aee95d045c.jpg

ronald
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3639/3444439333_acb2b2b579.jpg

kim
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3301/3444358577_a79cc80707.jpg

arnold
http://i604.photobucket.com/albums/tt128/arnoldabaya/sun%20and%20moon/20090411-20090411_125_DSC0623.jpg

happy
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3572/3446257989_42211f3d15.jpg

jerome
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3624/3350964171_eafdf01ecb.jpg

maricris
http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/1504/img0083c.jpg

marci
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3341/3448151063_8e6921a4f6.jpg

ervin
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3631/3482020173_28eff61e27.jpg

jonathan
http://tiny.cc/wk1xp

mon
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3334/3440714341_1799ccbfd1.jpg

dominic
http://tinyurl.com/ck2frf

jm
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g89/jmavendan/Canon%20shots/_MG_5931-1.jpg

benjamin
http://tinyurl.com/dk78ml

rendel
http://crum.pl/h6kk

nys
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3305/3441002053_bd01df1851.jpg

justin
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3365/3525807564_69f78ff71d.jpg

maricris
http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/5185/dsc0352glo.jpg

gary
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3313/3492251444_9fc58a6020.jpg

gerald
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3642/3496896621_571cd3001d.jpg

jojo
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3393/3487907302_3602d70daf.jpg

rene
http://crum.pl/h6kk

VOTING STARTS TONIGHT 7PM AND WOULD END ON MAY 25, 2009 7PM. Winner will be announced 1 hour after. Good luck to all!!!!!

Hang around some more, interact in the flesh with DPPers more often. Be there at DPP's 3rd Anniv event. Get to know in person those who you imply are the real authorities or those who you think may "hate" you.

One way to get back at them is to learn from them. After all, they may have blazed the trail for you.
:)

Thanks for these kind words sir..I needed this.:) Actually I'm getting shy joining the eb's of some of the new groups here because of this reason.:(

When will this anniversary be?! I hope I get invited.:) I would love to meet all of us in person.:)

Il start off the voting.:)

a. I choose this photo by Justin
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3365/3525807564_69f78ff71d.jpg

b.Reason: Composition, set up, lighting and pose all just outstanding. The beauty of the model's face was captured well, and the two colored dress is just stylish enough to make an impact but simple enough not to be a visual distraction. The vivid colors make it seem like it was adjusted in lightroom..so the camera exposure setting including the image optimization function was fully utilized. This photo is just great.

Thanks for these kind words sir..I needed this.:) Actually I'm getting shy joining the eb's of some of the new groups here because of this reason.:(

When will this anniversary be?! I hope I get invited.:) I would love to meet all of us in person.:)


Gerald, you sport not a few rough edges there. But, hey, who's perfect?

On the contrary. Shed off the bashfulness in joining EBs. Else, you'll be all by yourself and miss all the opp for learning while having fun. You'll miss getting to know the humanity within us all.

Check out the magazine section of http://www.digitalphotographer.com.ph/forum/:)

Gerald, you sport not a few rough edges there. But, hey, who's perfect?

On the contrary. Shed off the bashfulness in joining EBs. Else, you'll be all by yourself and miss all the opp for learning while having fun. You'll miss getting to know the humanity within us all.

Check out the magazine section of http://www.digitalphotographer.com.ph/forum/:)

Yes sir..I'll try participating in eb's from now on. Come to think of it..Im really missing a lot of learning experience from these activities..I just gotta suck it up and hope everyone here is much more patient and nice in person.

Currently checking the magazine section po.

My vote goes to..
http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/4066/2996961635d5a56f7109.jpg

Reason: I love the lighting and color. It could almost be a movie poster for an action movie. I love the addition of the smoke. It gives more character on the subject and I also like the fact that there's a mystery vibe in it because the subject's face is not shown. It makes me create various stories and imagine different things when I look at this photo alone.

http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/4066/2996961635d5a56f7109.jpg


I took a look at the entries many times and considered which is the best composed, captured, and storied. I had a hard time picking between Sherwin and Gary's entry. In the end, I kept coming back to this pic.

To add more to the pic's mystique, the space on the left looks as if the photographer wanted the viewer to contribute his own script. I'm playfully drawn to write my own... (enter Max Payne like voice here...)

"The briefing was precise. The monitor died and joined the darkness of the room in a mute gothic duet. I took a drag from the only thing that made me feel human these days. The smokes were my only freakin' respite. Now, I hold the cold metal of my piece... knowing that it'll make equally cold bodies. The Reaper probably hates me. I'm always making him work overtime."

Another vote for sherwin. :)

..haha.. nice insight for a story..=D

sir can i join?

here's mine thanks

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3603/3514668925_4177aa6a38.jpg

i'm a noob as well, so hope my vote counts...
voting for justine...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3365/3525807564_69f78ff71d.jpg

i can feel the drama of the picture... like a damsel in distress waiting for her prince charming ek ek...

+ the effect of the lighting
+ colors are well alive (especially the shouting red skirt)

i love the composition of 'em all... c",)

..haha.. nice insight for a story..=D

Thanks thanks cris. :)

sir can i join?

here's mine thanks
]http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3603/3514668925_4177aa6a38.jpg

Sir Paul, this will be included in the next batch of entries ok.:)..including all new entries above this post.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3581/3544874964_7bd9444a9e_b.jpg

my share... its better with a little crop.

Sir Paul, this will be included in the next batch of entries ok.:)..including all new entries above this post.
no problem sir!

noob here, can i join?

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3223/2996961635_d5a56f7109.jpg

my vote goes to this!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3365/3525807564_69f78ff71d.jpg

Voting for Justin:

composition's great, there's texture, depth ,color, lighting

there's a story behind the photo.. she looks like the Pinay version of Snow white :)

Kudos!

reposted

hope my pic makes it as an entry next batch...

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_IOq5oy1UcjY/ShQrgg1tcmI/AAAAAAAAAJw/hiXpzGfeP-I/s576/dsc3948.jpg

I vote for Sherwin's entry. Excellent concept & execution.

Sherwin's entry as well... from props to lighting, to styling, everything fits.

my "ONE" goes to sherwin. i love the art showned here. the lighting and the timing.... at first i thought it was the punisher
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3223/2996961635_d5a56f7109.jpg


but i also want to give credit to justine's. using a D40 and not sure if it's a kit lens, not also sure if he uses flash or other lights except from one on the window. like what others said the saturation, lighting is good, straight out from a D40 this one is really good for "ME"
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3365/3525807564_69f78ff71d.jpg

im also a newbie, actually less than 2 months old using a dslr...hpoe what im saying makes sense:D and i hope i can dig something to compete here...

Now my entry...

There's not much story in this shot. This was just some test shots i done after making my DIY lightbox found in this site. hehe... kaso this is the best un-PPed shot ko ata :D

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3316/3553156043_956b30c8cd_o.jpg


Nikon D60 with 18-55mm kit lens
Shutter: 1.3 sec
Aperture: 5.6
Exposure: 0EV
Shutter: Off
Focal Length: 55mm

RAW-Jpeg

PP done in photoshop:
Change resolution from 300 to 60 DPI
Resized height to 650px at width to 435px
Nothing follows
(I use this as my personal standard size for my images when uploading on the web)


One question to the thread starter, pede ba panoramas? aside from stitching then cropping, no other PPs done.

Panorama's are permitted...stitched but..no cropping!:)

Panorama's are permitted...stitched but..no cropping!:)


hehe i think good point on the cropping part...i think it would be better if ung kukunan for panorama is good enough for stitching without losing too much valuable pixels..and hindi lahat iaasa sa photo stitching software hehe...

Panorama's are permitted...stitched but..no cropping!:)

hehehe, Gerald. In most cases (in my case, all cases), there is a need to crop. Otherwise, stitched images would show jagged outlines.

Of course, there are cams out there (like a number of P&S models) that can do in-camera stitching. It may seem to the user that no cropping is involved, but I am almost sure that cropping is done in-camera, as well). There may be dslrs that can do the trick, but I know of none (at least not in the Nikon dslrs).

Try it with your dslr...

I've only tried this panorama shot using my sony erricson phone..there's guide that you have to follow in which the camera automatically takes the shot when you get to point the viewfinder in the right position relative to the previous photo taken. I really have no idea how this is done using stitching software.:)

Yes sir..I would try this using my dslr..

hehehe, Gerald. In most cases (in my case, all cases), there is a need to crop. Otherwise, stitched images would show jagged outlines.

Of course, there are cams out there (like a number of P&S models) that can do in-camera stitching. It may seem to the user that no cropping is involved, but I am almost sure that cropping is done in-camera, as well). There may be dslrs that can do the trick, but I know of none (at least not in the Nikon dslrs).

Try it with your dslr...


same in my case that all my panoramas are cropped, big time hehe.... but i think if we shot at our best, at least we can minimize the cropping a little bit. using photoshop's photomerge, even when you're a little off track, it will still be stitched... although my though on the panorama is still good composition is present, good angles and framing, its just you're framing big time...

let this photos be my words...
after stitching without cropping:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3642/3553632191_a321f65c8d_b.jpg


after cropping:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3314/3553632193_8eb467d51f_b.jpg


no adjustments made aside from stitching and cropping...i still like the idea of minimizing the crops though...

my "ONE" goes to sherwin. i love the art showned here. the lighting and the timing.... at first i thought it was the punisher
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3223/2996961635_d5a56f7109.jpg


but i also want to give credit to justine's. using a D40 and not sure if it's a kit lens, not also sure if he uses flash or other lights except from one on the window. like what others said the saturation, lighting is good, straight out from a D40 this one is really good for "ME"
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3365/3525807564_69f78ff71d.jpg

im also a newbie, actually less than 2 months old using a dslr...hpoe what im saying makes sense:D and i hope i can dig something to compete here...

yup kit lens and straight out of the d40. the window was the only light source but we had a reflector somewhere if i remember correctly. it's not obvious though so i think it was not properly in place yet when i took the photo. there was another photographer taking pictures. she was the one leading the model.

thanks to everyone who appreciated the photo :)

It was a great shot nonetheless, Justin... :) You should be proud. :)

I am! :D I hope to post more soon. I just need to find some time to shoot :D I'm actually planning on joining the next batch. :D

yup kit lens and straight out of the d40. the window was the only light source but we had a reflector somewhere if i remember correctly. it's not obvious though so i think it was not properly in place yet when i took the photo. there was another photographer taking pictures. she was the one leading the model.

thanks to everyone who appreciated the photo :)


thanks for the clarification...that shot was really good...i myself is having a hard time right now composing like that so im still trying and trying...after seeing ur shot i am encouraged to study harder...it was really inspiring...hope to see more photos from you...

...after seeing ur shot i am encouraged to study harder...it was really inspiring...hope to see more photos from you...

Hope this thread elicits more of these reactions...its great that its serving this purpose.:)

I myself am inspired to get better at taking photographs.. everytime I log in here and see amazing untouched shots by co-newbies.:)

thanks for the clarification...that shot was really good...i myself is having a hard time right now composing like that so im still trying and trying...after seeing ur shot i am encouraged to study harder...it was really inspiring...hope to see more photos from you...


If you are interested in this type of photography i suggest looking at women's magazines and fashion magazines :D or try billboards :D

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3313/3556191920_5d79872331_o.jpg

Sherwin gets my vote, the preparation and execution is just top notch. AFAIR, he was still using back then an entry-level camera and the kit lens.

Justin is a close second... very nice!

If you are interested in this type of photography i suggest looking at women's magazines and fashion magazines :D or try billboards :D

tnx. actually im looking on those magazines...but only on the cover hehe...

Hey guys! 1 hour to go before the voting closes for THE BEAT MY NEWBIE PHOTO GAME Season 2 Batch 1!!!!:) Choose your favorites now among the entries! Winner will be announced toningt!!!:Grin::Grin::Grin:

VOTING OFFICIALLY CLOSED!

Drumrolls please...Ladies and gentlemen..

The Beat My Newbie Photo Game Season 2
Batch 1

WINNER!!!!!!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3223/2996961635_d5a56f7109.jpg

By: SHERWIN DY

It powered on with 7 votes! This is now our Photo to beat!

Entries for BATCH 2 will be accepted from tonight till June 1, 2009 (Monday) 11:59pm

And voting will commence from that hour..for 1 whole week. Better spruce up on our un-PPd newbie shots! A new bar has been raised! CONGRATULATIONS MR. SHERWIN DY!!

Mr. SHERWIN DY,

Your Prize No.1

http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/2712/bmnpgsherwinbatch1.jpg

Prize 2:

Bragging rights!!!:Grin::Grin::Grin:

Enjoy!!!:)

congratulations sherwin!

wow thanks :D

wow thanks :D

Congrats!

Hopefully we have a back to back beat my newbie photo champion in the making!

:Dum:

Yesss!:) Eventually we may to have these Campion Newbie photos
pitted against each other for the Beat my Newbie Photo Hall of Fame.:)

guys, how much PP is allowed for entries?
i would like to join next time, but it seems that most of my pics were post processed way too much compared to the entries i've seen so far from this contest...

Sir ronnie,only signature and raw - JPEG conversion is allowed as far as pp is concerned.

sir gerald, so cropping, saturation and contrast adjustment, sharpening the image, and monochrome conversion is not allowed?

Yes Sir...This is a game for mastering of the camera by a newbie..so after the shot is made..no image manipulation is allowed. :)

I decided to extend the deadline for Batch 2 until June 15 11:59pm. And the voting from June 16,12:00am till June 23 8:00pm. So this will now be a monthly event..3 weeks for posting entries..1 week for voting winners. I believe that will be enough time for us not to rush our entries just to meet the deadline. :)

congrats to sherwin!!!

thanks sir gerald for the info :)

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w253/carlcha20/3copy.jpg

just want to share this pic hope I can join,.. :Grin:

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w253/carlcha20/3copy.jpg

just want to share this pic hope I can join,.. :Grin:

what is that??

Hehehe..I thought I was the only one wondering.:Grin: Yeah what is this rey?:) My initial impression is its a vegetable soup ulam..and they are insects in it..but I cant make anything out of that pink stuff.

This will be included in Batch 2 ha.:)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v195/Nix_014/Photography/123.jpg

sana pwede pa humabaol... ^___^
:)

Yes Sir..June 15 pa ang deadline.:)

Excellent shot! How do you achieve this effect?

http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/4066/2996961635d5a56f7109.jpg

Hehehe..I thought I was the only one wondering.:Grin: Yeah what is this rey?:) My initial impression is its a vegetable soup ulam..and they are insects in it..but I cant make anything out of that pink stuff.

This will be included in Batch 2 ha.:)

hahaha! I never thought it would get some stir from you guys, nope its not a vegetable soup ulam :D those are aphids found in some leafy plants (the live ones)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aphid

its so tiny I have to reverse my lens, fortunately for that shot the leaves were harvested and placed under the sun.

Ahhhh.....

sali ako :D

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2425/3603734276_9a52122418.jpg

Tada~ I wanna join too! :)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v726/ac-lyserg/IMG_0316.jpg

my entry....Maja salvador, no post processing, no cropping, shot monochrome settings. i shooy raw plus jpeg. so this is the jpeg file....:):):)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3650/3506157941_d9c19c2be1_b.jpg

Wow! The Season 1 Champion returns!:Grin: Wooohooo! It is on!:):):)

yeah im back:)....kindly update me....:)

Welcome back Ms.Josa. Season 1 has now ended, You are now a Hall of Famer for being the consistent ( and only ) Champion of Season 1. Yehey!:Grin:

Now were having Seaon 2, new rules..the winner is now chosen democratically, by member voting. The one who gets the most votes win. Entry deadline for Batch 2 is June 15, 1 week to vote and a new winner will be chosen. The Photo to Beat is mr Sherwin Dy's. He won on Bacth 1. :)

Welcome back Ms.Josa. Season 1 has now ended, You are now a Hall of Famer for being the consistent ( and only ) Champion of Season 1. Yehey!:Grin:

Now were having Seaon 2, new rules..the winner is now chosen democratically, by member voting. The one who gets the most votes win. Entry deadline for Batch 2 is June 15, 1 week to vote and a new winner will be chosen. The Photo to Beat is mr Sherwin Dy's. He won on Bacth 1. :)


I have a question Gerald, you allow stock photos?

I have a question Gerald, you allow stock photos?

Yes..absolutely!:) No problems with that.

pasali po... =)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3640/3461864842_d25dc809bf.jpg

my entry, enjoy:)

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k280/TPK49/photography%20101/DSC_1217.jpg

pasali po... =)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3640/3461864842_d25dc809bf.jpg

Awwweee..so sweet.:)