Vote In The Challenges, win Adobe CS2 [Sitemap] - Digital Grin Photography Forum

Andy

Nov-16-2006, 09:48 PM

rgbivens

Nov-16-2006, 09:51 PM

Holy pie!!!

Did I mention 'Random' was my middle name???

:rofl

-Grant

Tommyboy

Nov-16-2006, 10:05 PM

Sweet. I've been voting. I'll keep voting.

Dee

Nov-17-2006, 12:24 AM

even if I don't enter...

Andy

Nov-17-2006, 12:54 AM

even if I don't enter...
:thumb thanks Dee!

Manfr3d

Nov-17-2006, 01:14 AM

This is absolutely awesome! :thumb:thumb:thumb

ivar

Nov-17-2006, 01:34 AM

:jawdrop

WOW, that's sweet :barb:barb:barb:barb

mr peas

Nov-17-2006, 04:13 AM

This means if we take turns at not voting we can all win one! LOL :rofl

haha but that would be against the point. i hope somebody who really needs it wins them! keep voting!

anwmn1

Nov-17-2006, 04:25 AM

Awesome!!

I will continue to vote since I could definetly use it!

Aaron

Harryb

Nov-17-2006, 05:54 AM

PS: Mods and SmugMug Staff NOT Eligible.

:pissed

DoctorIt

Nov-17-2006, 06:22 AM

saurora

Nov-17-2006, 07:37 AM

If you all recall, I solicited for some ideas in the 77 voting thread. Manfr3d suggested t-shirts, which I passed on, and Andy decided on Photoshop!
:lol3 :thumb :clap

So what do we think, 200, 300 voters for the next challenge (170 this last time)??? :evil

I think Andy's choice of bait is a cinch to draw in the slackers and lurkers! Way to go Andy! I always vote...why not? :dunno

nalvarez

Nov-17-2006, 08:45 AM

excellent - I like the added motivation!!

urbanaries

Nov-17-2006, 10:31 AM

excellent - I like the added motivation!!
am i not getting something here? the winner of the challenge itself gets $40 in on-the-house freebies and a voter gets a ~$1000 software package for voting for the winner?

huh??

DavidTO

Nov-17-2006, 10:41 AM

am i not getting something here? the winner of the challenge itself gets $40 in on-the-house freebies and a voter gets a ~$1000 software package for voting for the winner?

huh??

Well, one difference is that the $40 is given away every two weeks, and CS2 will be given away once this year.

Stormdancing

Nov-17-2006, 11:34 AM

Even if I haven't been posting as much as I did before, I always get my vote in.

If someone takes the time to prepare and enter the challenge, they sure deserve my support and vote.

marlof

Nov-17-2006, 11:50 AM

If someone takes the time to prepare and enter the challenge, they sure deserve my support and vote.

Ditto. It also adds to the competition if many people vote, so I really think this is a great idea!

Jeffro

Nov-17-2006, 06:14 PM

am i not getting something here? the winner of the challenge itself gets $40 in on-the-house freebies and a voter gets a ~$1000 software package for voting for the winner?

huh??

As nice as CS2 would be, I don't think giving that kind of a prize to a voter, and not to a challenge winner is really the way to go.

I have participated in the challenges, and voted. I have voted more than I have participated since I don't always have the time to shoot. Voting is easy. If I'm on line I try to vote. I think a better solution would be to give a copy of CS2 to someone who votes, and has participated in at least one challenge. They don't need to be selected for the top ten, just enter.

That way we encourge participating in the challenges, and the voting. Just a thought.

DoctorIt

Nov-17-2006, 08:45 PM

As nice as CS2 would be, I don't think giving that kind of a prize to a voter, and not to a challenge winner is really the way to go.The voter could very well be a challenge participant.

As already mentioned above, we give away $40 to the winner of each challenge (biweekly). This is a one-time extra "prize" with the aim of stimulating challenge awareness in general. It was posted as a dgrin-wide announcement, so people who may not have even looked at the challenge forum before, might do so now. It will certainly attract voters, but it should also stimulate entries and general participation as well.

Andy

Nov-17-2006, 08:47 PM

Mike Lane

Nov-17-2006, 09:39 PM

PS: Mods and SmugMug Staff NOT Eligible.

Just see if you get my vote!

:hide

Just kidding, great idea :thumb

Skippy

Nov-18-2006, 03:01 AM

:pissed

Awwwwww crud! Harry does that make you and me illegal :scratch .. Skip

Ric Grupe

Nov-18-2006, 06:30 AM

Hey, it's all good :D

Very good! :thumb

That new Jaguar looks very sweet.:nod

SloYerRoll

Nov-18-2006, 08:07 AM

Not bad, for a free site, eh? :evil Not bad for a free site...???
If you really dig around in here, there's a wealth of knowledge that almost can't be measured!
Off topic. But all the mods and pros in here are killer!

This site literally breeds professional photographers!
Thanks to everyone for taking the time to make this site awesome!:barb

Jeffro

Nov-18-2006, 08:35 AM

Hey, it's all good :D Stay tuned for all sorts of different things. Not bad, for a free site, eh? :evil

Not at all.

cdonovan

Nov-18-2006, 12:47 PM

As nice as CS2 would be, I don't think giving that kind of a prize to a voter, and not to a challenge winner is really the way to go.

I have participated in the challenges, and voted. I have voted more than I have participated since I don't always have the time to shoot. Voting is easy. If I'm on line I try to vote. I think a better solution would be to give a copy of CS2 to someone who votes, and has participated in at least one challenge. They don't need to be selected for the top ten, just enter.

That way we encourge participating in the challenges, and the voting. Just a thought.

Forgive me if i am in some kind of haze and don't understand the point of your post...but you're complaining about the chance to win CS2 :scratch I have searched for such a forum on the web for a long time, i don't have time to post much but since joining i have always voted, i think that if these people spend as much time and money to enter these challenges they deserve a few seconds for me to cast a vote, I'll continue to vote and hope that I am a lucky winner!:bow :ivar

Jeffro

Nov-18-2006, 01:32 PM

Forgive me if i am in some kind of haze and don't understand the point of your post...but you're complaining about the chance to win CS2 :scratch I have searched for such a forum on the web for a long time, i don't have time to post much but since joining i have always voted, i think that if these people spend as much time and money to enter these challenges they deserve a few seconds for me to cast a vote, I'll continue to vote and hope that I am a lucky winner!:bow :ivar

Complaining....don't think so. I was just suggesting that one would have to be both a voter and at least enter 1 challenge to qualify for the CS2. And as I said it was just a suggestion....geesh.

cdonovan

Nov-18-2006, 02:07 PM

Complaining....don't think so. I was just suggesting that one would have to be both a voter and at least enter 1 challenge to qualify for the CS2. And as I said it was just a suggestion....geesh.

Ok...very sorry i read that the wrong way...I apologize :uhoh

ginger_55

Nov-18-2006, 02:28 PM

Anything is good, very good!!!! And, free, free CS2 and free site! etc.

I just didn't know that there were people w/o CS2.... I do remember how I finagled and sweated to get the legal version, so I can imagine the excitement of winning one.

I am just surprised...........well, I am. Ashamed of myself, I guess!

Gosh yes, I will vote!!!

ginger

Awais Yaqub

Nov-18-2006, 02:42 PM

ok if you guys insist i will vote :barb
Honestly speaking i dont vote because i dont know what should be crieteria to vote :dunnoany guide lines ? now i am intrested :D

DoctorIt

Nov-19-2006, 07:32 AM

ok if you guys insist i will vote :barbYou mean you haven't been voting!!!! You!?! but you view just about every photo on this site and usually have a good comment!!! Awais, I'm shocked!!!

Honestly speaking i dont vote because i dont know what should be crieteria to vote :dunnoany guide lines ?This is difficult, so I'll say I'll make it simple: VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE PHOTO!!! :lol3

no, honestly, the hosts do the job of picking the 10 most qualified photos, all you have to do is click on the one that you like the most. Easy.

Flyinggina

Nov-19-2006, 08:35 AM

I think it is a great idea - and generous too. I'd be thrilled to win because I don't own CS. However, if you already own it and win the lottery, why not give it to a friend or struggling photographer you know? Good publicity for SmugMug/dGrin and a few pay in forward points for you!

Virginia

P.S. Awais, I too am surprised that someone who gives such great feedback hasn't been voting. But I know that it can be hard to choose between a lot of excellent photos, each with a different approach to the challenge theme. DoctorIt is right. Just vote for the picture that you like best. You don't have to agree with everyone else. Remember that each photographer in the top ten appreicates and is encouraged by a vote for his or her picture, even if (maybe especially if) it doesn't win.

Awais Yaqub

Nov-19-2006, 11:50 AM

He he he
Actually I love watching photos those photos are always cool once I open the thread I am impressed with all photos it is very difficult to pic which photo I love most. Not only in this in every part of life I am like that ! I never go even for shopping cloths Mom or Bro do that.
But I will try to improve my self I will start voting !

Well i do vote but not in every challege :D
Sorry guys

RogersDA

Nov-19-2006, 01:22 PM

From now through the end of December 2006, we will be giving away a full copy of Adobe Photoshop CS2 to a Dgrinner chosen at random, from within the voters of the Dgrin Challenges. Rules? Just vote. Each challenge you vote in, will count as an entry.

That's sounds like a great idea!! Oddly familiar to another post suggesting something like that!:clap

Earle

Nov-22-2006, 10:27 AM

OK Gang, we want to encourage you to vote in the Dgrin Challenges. And hopefully, if you register on the site, and vote, then you'll participate more around the fourm :clap

So register, participate on the forums, the challenges, and VOTE in the challenges.

Hello!
This might sound REALLY stupid, but WHERE do we vote?
Cheerio!

DavidTO

Nov-22-2006, 10:29 AM

Hello!
This might sound REALLY stupid, but WHERE do we vote?
Cheerio!

All About The Dgrin Challenges (http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=6941).

DoctorIt

Nov-22-2006, 11:26 AM

All About The Dgrin Challenges (http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=6941).and when you're done reading all that, and ready to submit your shot - here's the current challenge: Silhouettes (http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=47240)

davev

Nov-25-2006, 07:33 PM

Just ordered Parallels for the Mac, so cs2 for windows will work on the home mac and the pc laptop. I can't wait to win. :D :D :D :D :D

DavidTO

Nov-26-2006, 10:05 PM

Just ordered Parallels for the Mac

<<shudder>>

DoctorIt

Nov-27-2006, 02:47 PM

challenge 78 is open to vote vote vote (http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=48228)!

snapapple

Nov-29-2006, 11:07 AM

challenge 78 is open to vote vote vote (http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=48228)!

Wow! I'm glad I checked in today. I'm sorry I have not been around too much lately. My work has kept me busy, and then trips, the Holidays, etc. etc. etc. ...

I do try to check in here every few days. I look at the current challenges and see if the topic fits in with what I'm doing. (I keep it in the back of my mind as I go about my life.) I have not entered in a while, but I try to vote.

So, I voted! That means my name is in the barrel.

Thanks, Dgrin, for all the freebies. I love this site! :clap :clap

JenGrace

Dec-01-2006, 05:27 PM

*schemes to figure out a way to vote multiple times in each contest* :rofl

DoctorIt

Dec-02-2006, 04:39 AM

*schemes to figure out a way to vote multiple times in each contest* :roflJoke, got it. But in the interest of full disclosure, it wouldn't matter. One entry per dgrinner in the final "list that goes in the hat". :thumb

Andy

Dec-02-2006, 05:45 AM

Joke, got it. But in the interest of full disclosure, it wouldn't matter. One entry per dgrinner in the final "list that goes in the hat". :thumb

Clarification (from my first post) :thumb

Rules? Just vote. Each challenge you vote in, will count as an entry.

JenGrace

Dec-02-2006, 02:23 PM

*sticks tongue out at the Doctor* :D

Yeah I've been using a CS trial and I really like it. *crosses fingers*

DoctorIt

Dec-02-2006, 08:02 PM

Clarification (from my first post) :thumbWhat, you actually expect me to read?

*sticks tongue out at the Doctor*note to self: accidentally delete JenW from voters database...

JenGrace

Dec-02-2006, 08:13 PM

note to self: accidentally delete JenW from voters database...

:cry

DoctorIt

Dec-02-2006, 08:56 PM

:cryI'm not above bribes. :deal :lol3

JenGrace

Dec-02-2006, 08:58 PM

Hrrmm... ~looks around for a bribe~

...a used legal pad, a truck payment coupon book, old sheet music...

Umm...I'll keep looking... :D

Manfr3d

Dec-04-2006, 02:40 AM

OK Gang, we want to encourage you to vote in the Dgrin Challenges. And hopefully, if you register on the site, and vote, then you'll participate more around the fourm :clap

From now through the end of December 2006, we will be giving away a full copy of Adobe Photoshop CS2 to a Dgrinner chosen at random, from within the voters of the Dgrin Challenges. Rules? Just vote. Each challenge you vote in, will count as an entry.

So register, participate on the forums, the challenges, and VOTE in the challenges.

PS: Mods and SmugMug Staff NOT Eligible.

Just a quick question, does that mean ONE copy of CS2
will be given after december, or does that mean one copy
of CS2 will be given away after each challenge till december?

Cauze I didnt see a winner from the shiluette challengey, yet.

DoctorIt

Dec-04-2006, 05:23 AM

Just a quick question, does that mean ONE copy of CS2
will be given after december, or does that mean one copy
of CS2 will be given away after each challenge till december?

Cauze I didnt see a winner from the shiluette challengey, yet.1 copy after december.

dmcreations

Dec-06-2006, 08:46 PM

I don't get it - how do you actually vote in a challenge? Is there a poll somewhere we can use? Send an email? How does this happen... :dunno

DoctorIt

Dec-07-2006, 06:45 AM

I don't get it - how do you actually vote in a challenge? Is there a poll somewhere we can use? Send an email? How does this happen... :dunnoYes, there's a poll.

Head on over to the Photo Challenges forum (http://www.dgrin.com/forumdisplay.php?f=7), and maybe read all about the challenges (http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=6941). The current challenge, 79-Waiting (http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=48203), will end this coming Monday Dec 11. Look for a new voting thread to show up then. It will be stuck at the top of the forum, you can't miss it. But for reference, it will look like this one - 78-Silhouettes (http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=48228) - which is obviously closed now.

Andy

Dec-07-2006, 08:22 AM

I don't get it - how do you actually vote in a challenge? Is there a poll somewhere we can use? Send an email? How does this happen... :dunnoYou can also enter in the challenge :wink

dmcreations

Dec-11-2006, 11:21 PM

Aah, I think I got the idea now. Thanks for the help...

amadeus

Dec-16-2006, 08:01 AM

OK Gang, we want to encourage you to vote in the Dgrin Challenges. And hopefully, if you register on the site, and vote, then you'll participate more around the fourm :clap

From now through the end of December 2006, we will be giving away a full copy of Adobe Photoshop CS2 to a Dgrinner chosen at random, from within the voters of the Dgrin Challenges. Rules? Just vote. Each challenge you vote in, will count as an entry.

So register, participate on the forums, the challenges, and VOTE in the challenges.

PS: Mods and SmugMug Staff NOT Eligible.

what the heck are we supposed to do with that. can we just have the cash instead?

DoctorIt

Dec-16-2006, 08:03 AM

what the heck are we supposed to do with that. can we just have the cash instead?It comes in a pretty big box, maybe you could use some of it to creatively cover your walls...

'Mornin :wave

Andy

Dec-16-2006, 08:21 AM

what the heck are we supposed to do with that. can we just have the cash instead?
No.

DavidTO

Dec-16-2006, 08:22 AM

what the heck are we supposed to do with that. can we just have the cash instead?

You know, a great thing would be for you to donate it to a school, or non-profit.

Bendr

Dec-20-2006, 12:18 PM

Or you could donate it to a poor starving photog that doesn't have PS yet... :)

purified

Dec-27-2006, 06:18 PM

That's pretty cool. Though, I already have it... if I win I'll give it to someone else. :P

Andy

Dec-27-2006, 06:37 PM

That's pretty cool. Though, I already have it... if I win I'll give it to someone else. :P
:wave Happy New Year to you, Kelly :)

DavidTO

Dec-27-2006, 07:49 PM

That's pretty cool. Though, I already have it... if I win I'll give it to someone else. :P

Where ya been?

purified

Dec-28-2006, 08:49 PM

Where ya been?

Hey Andy, David! I've been... caught up in reality. :rolleyes Also had a bit of a block along the way. Though after I recently got my hands on a new Canon 70-200mm 4L USM lens I've found it all coming back again. I suppose I felt I couldn't do what I wanted to do with the standard lens I got with my 30D this summer... and I lost a lot of time to take pictures since winter because of work. It's always dark when I can take pictures, can never get good lighting without a hassle, blah blah. ;) I guess I'm gonna have to stop whining and just take pictures. :D

Good to come back again. This place really is a great motivator!

DavidTO

Dec-28-2006, 08:55 PM

Hey Andy, David! I've been... caught up in reality. :rolleyes Also had a bit of a block along the way. Though after I recently got my hands on a new Canon 70-200mm 4L USM lens I've found it all coming back again. I suppose I felt I couldn't do what I wanted to do with the standard lens I got with my 30D this summer... and I lost a lot of time to take pictures since winter because of work. It's always dark when I can take pictures, can never get good lighting without a hassle, blah blah. ;) I guess I'm gonna have to stop whining and just take pictures. :D

Good to come back again. This place really is a great motivator!

It's really odd to hear you say that. Take a look at your gallery. Stuff you shot with a little point and shoot. You never let your limitations stand in your way then. Why now?

What happened to college?

I'd suggest you join the photo a day group, either formally or informally, just shoot something every day. I'd suggest it, but then I'd be a hypocrite, since I've never come close to that. :D But it might get you unstuck, like writing in a journal every day can get a writer unstuck.

In any case, I really look forward to seeing more of your work, and to seeing more of you around here.

purified

Dec-28-2006, 11:10 PM

It's really odd to hear you say that. Take a look at your gallery. Stuff you shot with a little point and shoot. You never let your limitations stand in your way then. Why now?

What happened to college?

I suppose I had expectations that were much too high and I burned out when I couldn't get things right. I just didn't have the right equipment at the time. And... as for school, I'm getting my general credits cheap at a community college before I go off to spend far too much money on an art school. Why must they be so expensive! :scratch

DoctorIt

Dec-29-2006, 08:06 AM

I'd suggest you join the photo a day group, either formally or informally, just shoot something every day. I'd suggest it, but then I'd be a hypocrite, since I've never come close to that. :D But it might get you unstuck, like writing in a journal every day can get a writer unstuck.My daily photo sometimes sucks the life out of me. Becomes a chore rather than a cause for inspiration. Breaks are good sometimes.

(that being said, I'm about to start year 4 with only a few misses :D)

DJ-S1

Dec-29-2006, 08:57 AM

(that being said, I'm about to start year 4 with only a few misses :D)
Are you on a break now? No shots since Tuesday... Kinda funny actually since I just went to your daily site today to see if I could get inspired to do it myself. :lol3

By the way, there's no doubt who your dad is - you look exactly like him in that photo. :thumb

DoctorIt

Dec-29-2006, 09:20 AM

Are you on a break now? No shots since Tuesday... Kinda funny actually since I just went to your daily site today to see if I could get inspired to do it myself.

By the way, there's no doubt who your dad is - you look exactly like him in that photo. :thumbSorry to let you down. I have them, just haven't uploaded yet. Been ebay'ing like a madman, so get ready for more product/watch shots. In other words, don't get too excited. :lol3

You think we look alike now, you should see photos of my dad when he was my age, if they weren't monochrome and have that behind the iron curtain look to them, you'd never know if it was me or him.

Manfr3d

Dec-29-2006, 05:33 PM

Been ebay'ing like a madman, so get ready for more product/watch shots. In other words, don't get too excited. :lol3
Me too but I'm busy shopping on ebay like a madman, got a 22" Foldable
gold/silver Reflector for 5$ and a 48" for 10 bucks. Quality is very good.
The time now is great, as everybody is bussy with traveling and family.
I'm hoping for some nice bids on new years eve now - hehe. :wink

/transmission from computer basement headquarter accomplished

gardenracer

Dec-31-2006, 09:31 AM

Help I keep going from thread to thread and do not see where oor how to vote or post. Rick

DoctorIt

Dec-31-2006, 04:12 PM

Help I keep going from thread to thread and do not see where oor how to vote or post. RickHi Rick, welcome to dgrin. At this point, your chances at winning CS2 are gone. The last challenge of '06 closed on tuesday, and the voting for it closed on friday.

You are encouraged to enter in challenge 81, here:
http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=50056

And as always, the challenge and entry threads are stuck to the top of the challenge forum, you can't miss 'em:
http://www.dgrin.com/forumdisplay.php?f=7

Happy new year all! :wave