Disappointed to already see archive images in this weeks WET challenge! (Page 2): Exactly the opposite. A challenge is supposed to be challenging and if you do not have ice in one form...

mafadecay Loc: Wales UK

gwong1 wrote:

Only my two cents, if you exclude archived images,... (show quote)

Exactly the opposite. A challenge is supposed to be challenging and if you do not have ice in one form you have to think how you get a shot of some ice. People should be thinking and developing to be more creative. The themes are very broad. Ice cold does not mean you have to shoot something icy. You could submit a portrait of somebody wrapped up in their winter wear or an ice cube in a cold drink. None of the themes will exclude anybody from the competition we just need think outside of the box!

This weeks challenge "Wet" does not limit you to shooting out doors. A dripping tap, cold drink, sweat beads or a dogs nose are all things that are wet.

lachmap Loc: Sydney Australia

this is an excellent idea - ie to have a competition like this. I am sorry but I have also put in an archived picture. However, as soon as I can take a "wet" picture I will replace it!!!!

mafadecay Loc: Wales UK

lachmap wrote:

this is an excellent idea - ie to have a competition like this. I am sorry but I have also put in an archived picture. However, as soon as I can take a "wet" picture I will replace it!!!!

I am glad you are thinking of shooting a new image not from archives. Trust me it will help improve your photography as it will get you thinking. I think in order to replace an image you will have to contact St3v3M as there is only one submission allowed per user. Not a problem he mentioned there is a way to swap a submission somewhere.

Here is his profile: http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/user_profile.jsp?usernum=15801

lachmap Loc: Sydney Australia

Thanks for that!!!! Will have a go!!!

Country's Mama Loc: Michigan

gwong1 wrote:

Only my two cents, if you exclude archived images,... (show quote)

There were several photos in last weeks challenge that anyone could have taken that illustrated ice cold. That is the challenge, find something ice cold when it is 105.

finalimage Loc: Brattleboro, VT

I have never entered a weekly contest before or uploaded any images before. That said, I attempted to upload an entry for WET. I could find no place ( could be eyesight ) to add a description and when I hit the upload button I was informed that it could not be accepted , that only one submission per week was allowed. Would appreciate any tips on what to do. Thanks!

mafadecay Loc: Wales UK

finalimage wrote:

I have never entered a weekly contest before or uploaded any images before. That said, I attempted to upload an entry for WET. I could find no place ( could be eyesight ) to add a description and when I hit the upload button I was informed that it could not be accepted , that only one submission per week was allowed. Would appreciate any tips on what to do. Thanks!

When you click the browse button to find your image title and location (file location on your drive not your geographic location) appears in the box next to it. The description is entered in the long box to the left of this.

If the image uploaded recently I think you have an option to click edit description. That might be limited to about an hour after submitting but I am not sure.

Otherwise if you contact St3v3M (The owner of this comp)
Here is his profile: http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/user_profile.jsp?usernum=15801

I am sure between admin and himself they will be able to help you.

finalimage Loc: Brattleboro, VT

Thank you so much!

Scoutman Loc: Orlando, FL

mafadecay wrote:

I just wanted to double underscore that the latest... (show quote)

Is the description as to "how, what, where, etc." supposed to be incorporated in the title?

TaraMar Loc: Kingston, RI

I agree with Gary. There are times during the year that I have plenty of opportunities to work on some new stuff but currently I am just too busy. My day job is not photography related and during the summer months my weekends are packed full of other events that keep me from taking photographs. I understand that not submitting archived photos is encouraged but sometimes submitting new ones is just not possible. This should in no way "sway" people's votes. A good archived image, one that meets the theme, should be given just as much consideration as others that have been taken within the specified time frame.

mafadecay Loc: Wales UK

Scoutman wrote:

quote=mafadecay I just wanted to double underscor... (show quote)

Yes but just an insight as to why you chose the image and what you had to go through to capture it. Sometimes it was easy I saw the makings of a beutiful picture so shot it. Sometimes I saw the makings of.. but the lighting was wrong so I came back every day until it was perfect.

mafadecay Loc: Wales UK

TaraMar wrote:

I agree with Gary. There are times during the yea... (show quote)

I think people with archive entries have an advantage over people that do not. It is easier to look at the theme and then look into your archives to find an image to match the theme. Chances are your image will be pretty good else why have you stored it in your archives. Also somebody that has been shooting for 30 years will have more archives than somebody just starting out.

By submitting an archive pic you are not challenging your mind or technique. You are not looking at a problem then working on a solution.

They are not banned totally but the idea of the "Challenge" surely is to challenge ourselves.

JoeV Loc: Wisconsin

mafadecay wrote:

Festina Lente wrote:

With the historic drought in the Midwest, a hot & dry subject might be easier.
It is hard to find anything wet for a thousand miles in any direction.
Unless...., does profuse sweating count? :XD:

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/20/science/earth/severe-drought-expected-to-worsen-across-the-nation.html?pagewanted=all

Sweat certainly is wet.

S'wet indeed

TaraMar Loc: Kingston, RI

I completely understand. Thank you. :-)

St3v3M Loc: 35,000 feet

Festina Lente wrote:

With the historic drought in the Midwest, a hot & dry subject might be easier.
It is hard to find anything wet for a thousand miles in any direction.
Unless...., does profuse sweating count? :XD:

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/20/science/earth/severe-drought-expected-to-worsen-across-the-nation.html?pagewanted=all

I'm thinkin' a cold beer is wet, a dripping faucet, you know - wet.