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Maybe we could ask no one to post until it’s greenlighted.

I don’t know how Drew would feel about it, since TFers are given a huge advantage in Photoshop contests, but it might be worth asking.

If we could get half of the regulars to do it that should be enough to make a difference.

i dunno….the only reason i signed up for TF (at first) was for farktography contests so i could post when the contest started. everyone has that option – it’s up to each individual if it’s worth it to them to be able to post early.

just my $.02

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Ms. Bort soon to be Mrs.!

haha, exactamundo!

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Mr. Bort, I am probably SOL. I adjusted the contrast a bit to make the background darker and the birds stand out more, but they still seem shiny. You’ll see when the link hits. Thanks for your help BTW. I’m very excited for my first contest!!!!

oooo, good job galleywench! i haven’t checked out the thread yet, but toriko, those are beautiful!

and it’s Ms. Bort, btw. 😀

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have a great contest tonight everyone – i’m looking forward to checking it out tomorrow!

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Is it a built in flash? do you have a SLR? sometimes you can adjust your flash to just be a ‘fill flash’ instead of ‘illuminate the earth’ flash. as far as GIMP’ing or photoshopping that, there is probably no detail behind the hot spot on the birds, so you’re pretty much SOL there.

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I think that it’s fine. I took all of mine in my parents’ backyard.

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size should be 50 kb or less (i usually do 10″ on the long side, 72 dpi, save the .jpg at somewhere between 50-80%). i have no idea about Gimp though, sorry.

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i mean…..like CLAFF said. durrr.

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i pull a lot of stuff from my archives but i always keep themes in mind when i’m out and about. like saldo said, i usually don’t bring the big boy gear out on a daily basis but i’ve got a canon powershot 550 that goes with me everywhere.

speaking of, i’ve got to go take pictures of my parents’ airstream that is in their yard. 8)

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i think i enter some really great stuff that everyone will love and i get a resounding ‘meh’ via the votes.

I thought that only happened to me… 😉

oh no………..there is another. *grin*

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i generally vote as i go – i’ll keep refreshing on wednesday nights and then do another run through on thursday morning at work.

now that i don’t have intarwebs at home for a while, i’m definitely a thurs. morning gal.

and claff – i feel your pain re: the vagaries of the voting. i still can’t believe the shot that won the b/w contest, and i’m honestly surprised that as many people liked my ‘signs’ entry. it’s one of my favorite shots but it’s a little out there, so the voting was most unexpected. but then i think i enter some really great stuff that everyone will love and i get a resounding ‘meh’ via the votes.

oh well, there’s no counting on public opinion i guess. 😀

/my $.02

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muchas garcias for posting for me tonight veruca! i can’t wait to see what everyone comes up with. it’ll be a really good way to start my thursday morning.

8)

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/em weeps quietly in the corner
we should start a ‘bring monkeybort to vegas’ fund

Get out of my head! 😯

hahahaha, you guys rule. i’ll keep you posted on the happenings, but for right now i’m guessing it’s not going to materialize.

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actually it doesn’t look like i’ll be able to make it. 🙁

we’ll be just back from our honeymoon and i don’t think we’ll be able to afford another trip, even if it’s just a weekend in vegas.

i am not a good farktographer lately!!! not submitting, not going to parties….sheesh.

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You did great IMO, staplermofo. That naked guy with your stapler on his…I don’t know if I want to know the backstory on that one 😛 So what was Drew like in person? Looks like you had a great time!

i want the backstory!!!!

how’d you get someone to take off all their clothes in a bar?

you are a marvel, my staply friend.

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