***round 4 - Due: 04.08.07***

[Jeremy Ordan]

Well Round Three was lackluster, but I think we can turn that around with this round.

Hence, Round Four in the ongoing photography challenge...

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Round Four
Shooting Dates: 03.26.07 - 04.08.07
Submission Deadline: 04.08.07 @ 11:59.59 EST
Voting / Comment Period: 04.09.07 - 04.11.07 @ 11:59.59 EST
Topic: Outside
Topic Details: Any image taken outside, outdoors. It can be a submission of inclusion (wide angle) or exclusion (telephoto), a macro, still life, HDR, IR... It does not matter... Just get yourself outside

Details:
I. You may submit a max. of three images
II. All images must be shot during the contest period
III. You may post process in any manner you see fit
IV. All images must be 3MB or smaller

Upload Instructions:
1. Save file as USERNAME_OUTSIDE_FILENAME (if you are uploading multiple images please then use USERNAME_OUTSIDE_FILENAME1, USERNAME_OUTSIDE_FILENAME2, ect.)
2. Type up any txt document describing your image, process, or any information you want
3. Upload image and .txt file to http://www.stffilms.com/upload
4. Be patient, I hear it is a virtue...

EDIT:

The contest is live at http://www.stffilms.com/dvxuser_photo_contest

[HorseFilms]

I should be able to get something this afternoon. It's supposed to get up to 75 degrees today, so I have no excuse not to go outside.:)

[onyxmodels]

Hey J....I took the Vivitar lens out for a spin over the weekend....outside. There's also a few events for this weekend. I'll be ready to submit a contribution.

[Jeremy Ordan]

That's what I'm talking about... Shoot outdoors people :) good time of year to be out there (here at least)

[Steve_Arm]

I think all the veterans which disappear from last year should join this contest. That's a must. I'm joining too, my favorite subject.

[Jeremy Ordan]

I think all the veterans which disappear from last year should join this contest. That's a must. I'm joining too, my favorite subject.

I completely agree. I think a lot of us have just gotten really busy and other things have come up, but hopefully we can turn some things around with this round and really get a decent participation.

[HorseFilms]

Now that I actually have a camera, you're going to have a hard time keeping me out of these.

[Brandon Rice]

I'm gunna do my best... can't promise anything... been busy lately, hehe

[Pro Gressive]

maybe some sort of prize would help after all everything is about drive :)

[Jeremy Ordan]

maybe some sort of prize would help after all everything is about drive :)

That's the problem... We've done that in the past and we wont do it again. It is not about bribing people to participate and if it should come down to that I'll just cancel the whole thing.

The original concept was to encourage people to get out and shoot and offer feedback on projects. That is still why we are here, as filmmakers who are using photography...

[Zim]

I will try and do this one too.

[MattinSTL]

Pics taken today... I used the 70-210 Nikkor manual lens... full manual exposures at 1600iso via the d70s... I'm not braggin'... but I think I did well ... thanks. I wouldn't consider entering the challenge any other way... pics will be uploaded later... my lady just pulled up.

[HorseFilms]

I got a couple that I think are workable. I'll see if I can come up with one more in the next couple of days.

[Jeremy Ordan]

Everyone is jumping on this one... I went out shooting last night on a job from the Chamber of Commerce and got nothing... 100+ shots and absolutely nada of quality.

Pathetic but there's always tomorrow night.

[Bayne]

Alright im in on this one.....need to get some of that Sunshine stuff

[jeremytuttle]

I'm in.

[workhouseboys]

Yes yes yes.
I think I am going to get in on the action this time.
Looking forward to it.

[Jeremy Ordan]

I've got the D200 and a wide freaking lens with me and I'm getting something tonight one way or the other.

[Steve_Arm]

Go for it.

I'll use the weekend for the contest.

[Isaac_Brody]

I'm in. Uploading one right now...

[ernesto]

I'm in New Mexico for spring break and have been taking some nice outdoor shots here so I'll be sure to enter some by the 8th.

[JoshuaNitschke]

Uploaded, but a lower rez than I usually do. I resized my image and did a bunch of tweaking on it and didn't notice that I was working on the smaller version in time. So it's 800 px wide so it's not bad, but yeah. I haven't been able to get the full rez to look quite as good so I'm uploading that one instead.

[fixitinpost]

Actually managed to do something for this one! Just finished uploading!

[Jeremy Ordan]

I shot some stuff on Saturday before a wedding but I'm having a hard time getting motivated to go through either stack of images.

It's going to be one of those weeks.

[mikkowilson]

I've had so many good opertuneties for pictures. I've even taken some, but just haven't had the motivation to take some properly.

I'll get some entries in though.

- Mikko

[Ming]

I shot a few I guess I'll try to get something in

[CR_OPSO]

Uploaded, but a lower rez than I usually do. I resized my image and did a bunch of tweaking on it and didn't notice that I was working on the smaller version in time. So it's 800 px wide so it's not bad, but yeah. I haven't been able to get the full rez to look quite as good so I'm uploading that one instead.

That should be fine. I've always resized mine to 640 px on the longest side. I think that's the max size that the contest website will display anyway.

Chad

[Brandon Rice]

Went out tonight and took several really nice ones... now to wade through them :)

[Brandon Rice]

Ok... just uploaded mine :) It's my personal favorite entry... not that "special" but I love it nonetheless :)

[Steve_Arm]

Experience

Desktop uploader for the photo contest site. Get it at:

http://88.218.97.22/dvxuserpc_uploader/

(nNo support for .txt description files... I completely forgot to add it :D )

[Jeremy Ordan]

That is awesome Steve, thank you for putting this together.

[mikkowilson]

Way cool!

VB.net I presume?


- Mikko ... is downloading now.

[Steve_Arm]

Mikko,
C#, I come from a C world... and I hate VB syntax :D

You can always test it as it will overwrite your current image if you have the same filename, else I'll have to sort out which one is for the contest :D

[Brandon Rice]

I just DL'd it. Nice work Steve!

[mikkowilson]

You can always test it as it will overwrite your current image if you have the same filename
..and it'll over write someone else's file if you use their filename, right? :evil:

- Mikko ... is definatly going to win this round.

[Jeremy Ordan]

..and it'll over write someone else's file if you use their filename, right? :evil:

- Mikko ... is definatly going to win this round.

I like the fact that a bunch of old skool'ers are coming out to represent this round.

[Steve_Arm]

Battle of the Images.

[Brandon Rice]

I like the fact that a bunch of old skool'ers are coming out to represent this round.

Word! I am here doing my "thing" :beer:

[HorseFilms]

I'm in. Just finished uploading. I'll see if I can get one more keeper before the deadline.

[Brandon Rice]

Sweet Horse! Looking forward to seeing your entry!

[HorseFilms]

Sweet Horse! Looking forward to seeing your entry!

Thanks, Brandon. We'll see if anyone can pick mine out of the pack.:beer:

[Steve_Arm]

I've already wallpaper'd it. For the title I would say "like a glove".

[HorseFilms]

I've already wallpaper'd it. For the title I would say "like a glove".

Sweet.:)

[Brandon Rice]

I've already wallpaper'd it. For the title I would say "like a glove".

Dang, must be a great shot!

I am hoping I brought a great shot to the table this round, after missing the last two contests... :beer:

[Jeremy Ordan]

What I have shot so far is completely different than anything I've submitted in the past.

[Brandon Rice]

Nice, looking forward to it!

[kylelewis1]

I just finished uploading! I am entering into the contest for the first time.

[HorseFilms]

I just finished uploading! I am entering into the contest for the first time.

Excellent! I hope it's the first of many.:beer:

[kylelewis1]

My photos are the ones that are out of focus and poorly framed :)

[pixelated]

Ok - I've drug the dang thing out of pile at the back of the closet, now if the batteries 'll take a charge I'll give 'er a try.

Is the 11:59:59 deadline Noon or Midnight ???

I've gotta find the manual - this things got more buttons than my airplane. If I get this figured out maybe I can get my VCR to stop blinking.

[viperfour]

OK, I just uploaded mine too. My first time as well. I thought I would give it a shot and enter this. I am looking forward to seeing everyone else's pics and comments.

:-)
Dave

Edit: I took my three pics I entered on 4-7-2007. I forgot to put this in my txt file. :)

[Steve_Arm]

The deadline is midnight, day change.
New users must register to the site as soon as possible before voting starts.
http://www.stffilms.com/dvxuser_photo_contest

[Mig]

I don't know, I'm just suggesting. But you may want to put that link in the first post of the contest (1rst post of EVERY round thread). I'm not really bright, but I'm kind of tired of looking for the contest link on the Round 2 thread... maybe I'm missing something.

I may not be the only one in this situation. The only link we see is the uploading link. The voting/contest site is never mentioned :/

(Yes I know we can bookmark things. But hey, It's only a suggestion ;) )

Looking forward to see everyone's entry. I know I wont be second this time... Not very inspired. But it's always fun to see what everyone as made all week.

Love this contest!

[Steve_Arm]

You are right. Jeremy will take care of it.

[Steve_Arm]

This contest is big time! Lots of entries.

By the way who uploaded the bottle pic?

[Jeremy Ordan]

I just uploaded mine through the old skool stffilms.com/upload as I couldn't get the upload application to work on my mac (I didn't think it would work, didn't even bother trying to be honest).

Either way, images uploaded and can't wait to see what everyone else has come up with.

[ernesto]

This contest is big time! Lots of entries.

By the way who uploaded the bottle pic?

Hey, that was me, I uploaded that accidentally. You can just delete it if you want because I entered 3 others, properly formatted afterwards.

[mikkowilson]

Ok, 3 photos uploaded. :)

Note to Steve;
The uploader program crashed out when I tried to a 2nd file with it. I had to open the program anew for each upload.

- Mikko

[kylelewis1]

Will you be opening the voting and viewing tonight (right after midnight) or will we have to wait until the morning time to view the pictures?

[Steve_Arm]

I just uploaded mine through the old skool stffilms.com/upload as I couldn't get the upload application to work on my mac (I didn't think it would work, didn't even bother trying to be honest).

Yes, it's Windows only.


Hey, that was me, I uploaded that accidentally. You can just delete it if you want because I entered 3 others, properly formatted afterwards.

OK.



Note to Steve;
The uploader program crashed out when I tried to a 2nd file with it. I had to open the program anew for each upload.

Probably, I've never tested it with more than one upload at a time. Some objects might need clean up so the upload can be restarted. Thanks for the note.

[Brandon Rice]

Some really great entries this round! I've begun comenting and voting!

[kylelewis1]

Some nice shots all around! I am impressed.

[Jeremy Ordan]

Very nice shots everyone. Remember, voting and commenting are open for only a couple of days.

[Jeremy Ordan]

Commented on most and voted on all... Very nice turnout this round with some great images.

[CR_OPSO]

Well, crap! I had a couple pictures to upload and I completely forgot about the deadline with the holiday and whole missing sleep with the new baby and all... Oh well, there's always next time! :)

Chad

[kylelewis1]

I am assuming 1 is bad and 10 is great?

[Brandon Rice]

Yes, correct. I am done commenting and voting on about half the images... great round so far!

[HorseFilms]

There are some amazing shots this time. Great work, guys. :beer:

[MattinSTL]

Commented on all... voted on all.

I'm always impressed with the pics in the contests... there are several pics in this round that could sell at an exhibition.

It's a curse to be OCD and so obsessed with detail... a lot of pictures can keep me staring longer then my available time warrants.

[Jeremy Ordan]

A couple of announcements regarding these contests and this contest in particular:

1. Steve_Arm and I go through a lot of time and effort to out these contests together in the hope of spirit, community, competition, and improvement. We do this with no ego or ill spirit and just try to promote a sense of community.

2. People go through a lot of effort to go out of their way and participate. They take time out of their busy days and hopefully filmmaking schedules (as this is DVXUser) to improve another artistic venture.

THAT BEING SAID

Votes are now, as they have been, monitored. The intentional low voting of one image or group of images is grounds for disqualification and banning from these contests.

Steve and I will go through and remove the images and votes from those who have done this and should you find your images removed please feel free to contact me directly to discuss.

In the future to deter such actions full breakdowns of votings can be published rather than seen only by the site administrators.

Remember, we aren't doing prizes as this is more about participation and community, therefore do not try to stack the deck... You won't get away with it.


Now that that is out of the way, once again, a great round, some amazing images and expect to see next weeks challenge posted by Wednesday.

[kylelewis1]

When voting, are we allowed to vote for our own pictures as well?

[Jeremy Ordan]

Voting on your images is blocked... I mean by all means try but it cannot be done

[Brandon Rice]

Hey Jeremy, thanks for the update. I've been doing my best to vote as fairly as I see fit, and I agree, it's about participation and learning a new discipline that directly links to filmmaking.

Funny story, a buddy of mine saw some of my recent pictures and said, "Wow, I know you're a good filmmaker and all, but maybe your a better photographer!" And I said, don't you think the two go hand in hand? It's an important discipline to learn, if you have the time :)

[onyxmodels]

oh damn....am i too late?

[Jeremy Ordan]

oh damn....am i too late?

Next round my friend

[JoshuaNitschke]

Voted them all, commented a few. Several good entries.

[kylelewis1]

Any teasers about what the next round's theme is going to be?

[Steve_Arm]

Now that that is out of the way, once again, a great round, some amazing images and expect to see next weeks challenge posted by Wednesday.


There are some issues with this contest, they will be resolved soon.

Great images everyone, it's been a hell of uploading all these images! I'll have to automate the process if we get bigger.

[HorseFilms]

Thanks for all the hard work, guys. :beer: I know it's a pain in the ass when you're dealing with 45 images.

[Jeremy Ordan]

Thanks for all the hard work, guys. :beer: I know it's a pain in the ass when you're dealing with 45 images.

The hard work is really shouldered by Steve. He created a great system and continues to take the steps each week to improve it. The man is a freaking evil scientist or something.

[Steve_Arm]

The hard work is really shouldered by Steve. He created a great system and continues to take the steps each week to improve it. The man is a freaking evil scientist or something.

Actually that's my nickname, no kidding, scientist. Lol!:thumbsup:

[Jeremy Ordan]

Actually that's my nickname, no kidding, scientist. Lol!:thumbsup:

Well you deserve it!

[Jeremy Ordan]

Today is the last day to vote and comment so get comments now

[kylelewis1]

Will we see the results tonight right after midnight or should we expect them tomorrow some time?

[Steve_Arm]

Results are "self-serviced", they will be created by the system at 00:00:00, that is midnight.

[Jeremy Ordan]

Results are "self-serviced", they will be created by the system at 00:00:00, that is midnight.

How freaking cool is that? Steve, you are the man

[Steve_Arm]

Well it wouldn't be cool cause I had to wake up at 7:00 to create the results, same deal with the last minute uploads.

[Jeremy Ordan]

Well I think it is a pretty freaking cool system right now

[HorseFilms]

Well I think it is a pretty freaking cool system right now

Agreed. Well done, Steve. :beer:

[MattinSTL]

Am I the only one laughing that the results are "self-serviced at midnight"...? :cheesy:

[Jeremy Ordan]

Am I the only one laughing that the results are "self-serviced at midnight"...? :cheesy:

Damnit, the theme for the next round got out early?

[HorseFilms]

Damnit, the theme for the next round got out early?

Looks like I better break out the wide angle lens for this one.:cheesy:

[Ming]

Do web cam stills count then?

[MattinSTL]

Hey in 5 more minutes there will be two computer related activities that are "self-servicing"... ;-)


D'oh!... oops... dang it... I guess it'll just be the pictures afterall.

[kylelewis1]

I don't see anything, am I missing something?

[Steve_Arm]

Now that I think of it, I'm laughing too.

[Steve_Arm]

For new users or users who haven't figured it out, you can see full results by clicking the link in the box with the three winners on the main page.

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/13838/1176353609.jpg

[Jeremy Ordan]

Congrats to everyone on this round, there really were some great entries.

Certainly want to give props to Steve an on amazing bee image but also to MattinSTL for his day at the horse track series which all placed in the top 6!

Great job to everyone and hope to see everyone back in the next round.

[Steve_Arm]

I want to thank everyone who commented on my images. When I get home I'll post some pics.

[MattinSTL]

Congratulations to all the third place winners this round! Excellent work.

[Steve_Arm]

Now I've got to find that bee and thank her for posing.

[HorseFilms]

I have one thing to say about my entries in this round:

Prairie Dogs are fast little bastards.

[Steve_Arm]

Here are my original entries. Thanks to the bee this rather boring image
turned interesting. Shot with the new lens, famous 50m F/1.8.

http://88.218.97.22/photos/dvxuser_pc_cont_11/DSC_6806_thumb.jpg (http://88.218.97.22/photos/dvxuser_pc_cont_11/DSC_6806.jpg)

Now the moon was taken around 2:30 in the morning. As HorseFilm commented, blue hue was accented.

http://88.218.97.22/photos/dvxuser_pc_cont_11/DSC_6594_thumb.jpg (http://88.218.97.22/photos/dvxuser_pc_cont_11/DSC_6594.jpg)

Click for larger

[Brandon Rice]

Great images Steve, and congrats to everyone for some great images this round!

[Mig]

Hey, congrats to everyone. It was nice to have lots of entry

[Wave of Light]

Some very good again pic this round.

Thanks for all the hard work Steve and Jeremy.

-Charlie