The Rebel Challenges!!!!!

[kent andersen]

Thanks for the link chopper, I think I will open a thread in a proper area of this forum, and write my ongoing experience. I bet someone out there would be thankful. I searched around the forum and couldn't find any good gathering of experience with stock photo. Could be that I used the wrong search words, but stock photo wasn't giving my much. On the post I have posted about it I got some good response, but also those "search on it" or "google on it" cind of answer.

[chopper5654]

Just watch out for the "micro is ruining photography" people. They are pretty passionate. I saw a 30-something page debate between how microstock is a viable income stream meant to diversify income and how it's the ruination of photographers the world over because magazines, et al, don't pay for photography anymore. blah blah blah

personally, i can feel the pain of the photog that was making a living with traditional stock, but things are so tight in microstock right now that it takes a heck of a photo to even be accepted, imo. and with the pennies per download, you really have to have some winners to make a living doing it this way with the time comittment involved. its a niche environment that fits the needs of its customers.....and that is plain old-fashioned business.

i tried to tell those debators to "adapt or perish." it's pretty simple. but, some of them really treat microstock like the black sheep of the herd. personally, i hope you make thousands per month. so, shoot me a link when you post that thread...i may not see it otherwise depending on where you post it.

by the way, istockphoto, shutterstock, or dreamstime have internal forums from what i understand. i signed up to shutterstock, i think, but never submitted any photos for acceptance. but, i read their forums, and they can give you some info, and critiques, on the photos you should be submitting. i would start there for stock discussions.

rock on, kent.

[kent andersen]

Thanks for youre comments chopper...

Yes, the whole debate about the dark side of micro stock is understandable. But thats how life is, technological developement change the society and the market. The discussion about micro stock is very equal to how the discussion went on other branches that was radicly changed becouse of new technology....Just think about all the people who have lost their work in AGFA or Kodak? Should we stop using digital camera becouse people loose their work? There is lots of things to watch out for, and stock photo is not a gold mine. But for me it is a way to get something out of pictures that are on my hardrive. My goal is to get enough money to buy me some new gear, starting with kenko tubes.

I think so to, the internal forums there are definently helpful. But at the same time, on those forum it is only those that are pro stock photo that are gathered. I guess to post a to critiqal post in the internal iStock forum, would probably be like posting a pro nikon thread in this forum. I think it could be another debate here... and probably learn other points of view.

Micro is not where I would like to start, I have actually found a German stock company, that allows me to post the picture elsewhere. And they have the same price sqedule as Getty, and I am allowed to delete my pictures any time. What made me choose them, was that I saw that my local newspaper used pictures from there. Afther 2 weeks I have around 200 visitors on my 74 pictures, so I hope that it will ends in a sale soon. This stock program is also linked with the internal picture net for newspapers in Germany.

Well, we are now off topic in this thread, so I guess any more discussions need to be done with PM...

[scorpioarun]

Kent,
Wish you great success on your stock photography...do keep me informed too on how it is working out for you. I am also thinking in your lines now .. :) !!

[chopper5654]

Way to hijack the thread, kent. ;)

oh, and lego iwo jima is still my favorite!

[soliwit]

LOL on that last one, mine too!
Yah indeed please do post a link on the thread you start on that, interesting matter if you ask me, I so agree btw that with technology developing you get movement towards a different way of people buying, so indeed they should just stop whining, not that I don't understand they feel bad about it, but oh well, that's just how it is and it always is hard to say goodbye to old ways and accept new ones.....

[chopper5654]

the thing i relate back to is my father. he runs a newspaper and has for going on 40 years. when he first took over for his late father, he had to fire the printer's union. they went to a "new" technology called off-set type. the printers were no longer needed because a machine could do what they did faster and more reliably. you think any of those guys shook his hand on the way out? heck no. in fact, his OWN father put off firing these guys because he knew what it would do to those families. so, he waited for the day my dad would take over so the young whipper-snapper could do the dirty work.

since then, my father has dealt with the internet crushing HIS business, walmart moving to town and refusing to advertise with "small, local papers," the car industry falling flat, and more technological things like big-box stores running out small town retail shops.....ALL of whom were major advertisers.

the world changes. he who cannot adapt perishes. the way it was, and always will be.

[kent andersen]

I have started my post now... you can find it here: noobs guide to stock photo... (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=859753)

[soliwit]

hey thanks for that link, interesting read, I subscribed to it so I can follow your adventure :-)

[chopper5654]

Holy Crap, Kent. I loved that photo with selective color in it. That is something I have never played with.

[cubatahavana]

New challenge started!
Theme: Having Fun!!!

[mullhawk]

wow I completely missed an entire challenge, I will update this thread a little later this weekend :D

[soliwit]

you better!!! LOL ;-)

[mullhawk]

ahh, stupid being busy.... I will update everything tonight when I get home from work. I may even try to get into this comp :D

[kent andersen]

It will be difficult to joint the challenge this time... a local shop are letting costumers try out a camera for free.... So now I have to suffer with a 7D and a 15-85 untill saturday... :). This test week can be a very expensive one, but thanks to the tax government I have no money on my account. So it will be very difficult to convince my vife that a 7D and a new lens is a great investment.

Here is my first test shot with 15-85 (on my 400D, the battery on 7D arent charged yet). Had to find a way to really test out the IS, so I runned around in the shop with it. 1/6Sec and f8.0, ISO 100 on the shot. I think the IS did it well.. I have not sharpened this shot.

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[alexanderGARDNER]

The supermarket has never looked so dynamic Kent! ;)

[kent andersen]

Thanks alexander..

This is my interpretation of fast food.

[Oberlaa]

Hi Cuba,

congrats for your win of "transportation contest" as well as for selection
of an excellent new topic: Have Fun (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=873172&highlight=Having+Fun) :D

it seems that there is only 1 day left to participate so I have to urgently think about my entry ...

[TroyRaymond]

I'll understand if my entry does not qualify for the "Slicing though DOF" (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=10288966#post10288966) challenge. The challenge is for fun right? :D

[kent andersen]

No problem Troy. Only pictures that are taken before the challenge starts will be disqualified.

It is up to those that vote to decide if it is fulfilling the task of this challenge or not. If someone want to give youre picture the vote, they have their right to do that. Welcome to the challenge!!!

And thanks for mentioning that the URL wasn't working. I have changed it now.

[mullhawk]

Man I have been neglectful around here, Sorry some things have come up and just seem to be keeping me away from my computer and camera, I will try to get some updates going in this thread, and maybe even get back into these things :D

[will-san]

I just sold my Rebel. Great camera it really got me excited about photography again. So much so that I decided to move up to a 7D. You guys are awesome, and I will check in and vote even though I no longer qualify

[ckort]

Congrats on the 7D will....that will be my upgrade as soon as money allows. Good luck with the new toy and keep us posted ;)

[alexanderGARDNER]

Congrats Will!

[soliwit]

Congrats Will!! you will be missed though!

[kent andersen]

Congratulations.. I tested 7D some weeks ago. I would love to get my hands on one of those again. I am looking forward to see some action photos posted by you soon.

[mullhawk]

first post updated :D

[scorpioarun]

I just sold my Rebel. Great camera it really got me excited about photography again. So much so that I decided to move up to a 7D. You guys are awesome, and I will check in and vote even though I no longer qualify


Congrats on the new 7D Will ! My Rebel was also the reason for all the excitement in Photography, but the 5D Mk2 which I bought a couple of months back has been keeping me busy too. I do check the competitions time and again but miss out on the voting.

[mullhawk]

olk I just updated the first post, a little late of course, if you post a link to the new comps when they are posted I will be able to keep this updated a little faster. I keep saying this, but I plan on getting into the next one I promise, though I shouldn't promise things when I have had this much to drink :D

[soliwit]

somehow the whole rebel challenges seem kinda dead, last challenge nobody even voted except me.....

[philk54]

somehow the whole rebel challenges seem kinda dead, last challenge nobody even voted except me.....

I figured everyone must be on vacation. Maybe they'll be more responsive in the next challenge. Or maybe I'm just a thread-killer. (Hope not).

BTW, thank you for your vote. I guess I won by a landslide! (LOL).

[ssracer]

I need to get back into these....time to start making time

[kent andersen]

yes it has somehow died.... mybe we need to change the concept a bit? Any good sugestion how to make it atract more? I like the challenge of having to take the picture in one week. But often I never manage to get a picture worth posting. I usually have pictures each week that are good, but not suited for the challenge..

[mullhawk]

I think if we all just start posting again it will be better, I am going to try to make it my mission to participate in them again, even if I don't have something that I feel is worthy I am going to at least post the best of what I have...

[chopper5654]

I think if we all just start posting again it will be better, I am going to try to make it my mission to participate in them again, even if I don't have something that I feel is worthy I am going to at least post the best of what I have...

I think this will help a lot. Shoot the challenge, even if it's one shot, and post it up. Let the community decide. Don't be so judgemental of your (collective "you) work.

Sometimes we are too picky, as if we can only submit the best because we have some "internet reputation" to protect. LOL.

Personally, summers are hard for me with kids home from school, a teacher for a wife, being the grass cutting/landscaping season, and possibly moving to a new home. Good luck finding time for photography.....well, uploading pics....with that on my plate. But, I'll be back when things slow down. I still follow along a little, but mostly to this thread for now.

[philk54]

I'll post a new Challenge tomorrow (Sunday). I'm thinking of something that's close to home for everyone, and I might give a little more time, if that's acceptable. Maybe we can keep this game going.

[hondafans]

Been on the site for a year, first time I ventured in here. I'm game.

[soliwit]

YAY for new game!! ;-)
Yah I just think it is mainly the fact it is vacation time, besides that I am 'homeless' at the moment, in the last stages of building a house, not necessarily a very relaxing time....living out of a suitcase, but I am trying to always post something.
I do not think changing the challenge will make it better, I think we just are going through a bit of downtime, I actually really did not like it when the challenge was 2 weeks.......but that could just be me of course.
Oh and @philk: you are welcome :mrgreen:

[surgeonhawkeye]

hELLO GUYS, I WAS JUST LOOKING ALL THE THREADS AND YOU HAVE SOME GREAT SHOTS HERE.
I saw that this week is easy, wich is good for me because i am just learning again....
So congratulations to all of you, and i will try to join as much as I can.

[mullhawk]

thread updated, happy shooting everybody...

[soliwit]

*snorting for laughter* this is to me the funniest challenge ever and maybe even the most challenging *giggle* you sure kept it close to home philk! good job!! I have a slight problem though.....I have no home right now *giggle*
Hahahahaaaa, I WILL come up with something though!!!! Hmmm *tries to figure out homey ways to make pictures of luggage* :mrgreen:

[KnowImagination]

I have been out of the game for a while, but I am going to start doing these challenges again so I sure hope they aren't dead yet!

[soliwit]

not if we have people like you coming back and re-join!! hehehe
I do not really think it is dead we are just a bit in the summer vacation twilight zone

[mullhawk]

REBEL CHALLENGES WILL NEVER DIE!!!!!!!!

well someday we may all move from the rebel line, but hopefully somebody will keep it going :D
I mean it has already been going for like a year and a half, which is longer then it seems to me...

[RyanGSams]

first time saw this Rebel thread. I may just start posting on here. I just have to figure out what home means to me...hmm.

[philk54]

Welcome to the Rebel Challenges, Ryan. Looking forward to seeing your entry. Working on mine now.

[mullhawk]

I got one in there anyway, I haven't participated in one of these in a very long time, in fact I haven't even really had my camera out in some time, but I had to do a little shooting for my Nephews Christening today, and it got a little bit of the bug in me. Hopefully enough so that I actually start shooting every week again, I was pretty rusty today :D :D

[KnowImagination]

I got one in there anyway, I haven't participated in one of these in a very long time, in fact I haven't even really had my camera out in some time, but I had to do a little shooting for my Nephews Christening today, and it got a little bit of the bug in me. Hopefully enough so that I actually start shooting every week again, I was pretty rusty today :D :D

Exactly how I feel. I have been neglecting the camera but really want to get taking pictures again on a regular basis.

Barely got my submission in, since I almost forgot about the competition :oops:

[philk54]

Let the voting begin!

[evo5ive]

Hey folks, when does #40 start?

[soliwit]

when #39 is done ;-)

[ssracer]

Thanks for the votes all!

The new challenge is up and running:

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=10643430#post10643430

[mullhawk]

congrats ssracer
first post updated
I should be able to get something for this, this week, only problem is, the kids have a pretty busy schedule :D

[Sharpmaxell]

yay 502! congrats. hope to get something good for the new contest.

[ssracer]

Congrats to G.P. for winning the last round.

[anothernewb]

whohoo! I'm back in for the next round. got my camera replaced this weekend!

[chopper5654]

RE: Feel the Heat...

I am wondering how I can pull this off without putting one of my kids in harm's way? Maybe I just wait until I am angry with something they did.......hmmmm, give me about 10 minutes.......lol (just kidding).

[philk54]

Really, chopper. 10 minutes? Obviously your kids are better behaved then mine. Would only take me about 5! (LOL)

Looking forward to your submittal - Good Luck!

And have a safe and happy Labor Day weekend.

[soliwit]

I should have made pics when we were unloading our stuff this weekend, now that was HOT!

[philk54]

Re: Rebel Challenge #42 - Feel the Heat

As the only two to submit before the original deadline, and because we'd like to see a few more entries from which to choose, photomom2one and I have agreed to extend the deadline for this challenge to Saturday, 9/11/2010 at 11:59 pm EDT. Photos must be taken between 9/3 and 9/11

Hopefully some of you will take advantage of the opportunity.

Posting notice of this extension in the actual challenge thread as well.

Let's get "clicking"

[chopper5654]

Hard to feel a lot of heat here.......rain and upper 60's has us feeling the chill....lol. But, we may get creative yet.

[anothernewb]

I won't post it in the challenge since I chose not to bring the rebel along on the kayaking trip. too dangerous with all the rough water. I used the 620 instead - but here's a shot of one of our campfires since it sorta fits the current theme....

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee207/chase-aise/Big_Falls_2010/IMG_0170.jpg

[soliwit]

yikes, totally did not realize the challenge ran until the 8th, I am so used seeing challenges start on sat and run until sunday a week later, so I just assumed.....oh well, will try to get one in, was a tad bit busy moving, hehe

[cubatahavana]

Hi all,
I am back after a few months of inactivity (preparing a wedding and then cancelling it takes a loooot of time!)

I hope to contribute in the next challenge!!!!

[will-san]

Hi all,
I am back after a few months of inactivity (preparing a wedding and then cancelling it takes a loooot of time!)

oh nooes! all for the best I hope

[soliwit]

oh my, that sounds like not so fun!
Hope you are ok?

[kent andersen]

It hurts to read about that Cuba, I hope that things have worked out fine for everyone.

[cubatahavana]

Ahh, everything is alright!
Thx for the support guys!!!

At least now I'll have more time for the photography!

[soliwit]

always look at the bright side right!

[kent andersen]

Yes, or watch this wazzup video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cL_qGMfbtAk&feature=related

[philk54]

New challenge - #44 - is up. Good luck everyone!

[cubatahavana]

New challenge posted, happy shooting!!!

[cubatahavana]

New challenge posted,
Happy shooting!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[edmyloo]

I've been following these for a while! Finally got my camera, so I guess I'll try participating whenever possible! :D Not like I have a chance, but it should be fun!

[cubatahavana]

Edmyloo, the more we are the better it gets! Welcome!

[chopper5654]

I've been following these for a while! Finally got my camera, so I guess I'll try participating whenever possible! :D Not like I have a chance, but it should be fun!

I don't usually have a chance, either, edmyloo. However, that isn't really what this challenge thread is about. It's more a do your best and make some friends thing. Besides, if you win, you have the added pressure of coming up with a cool topic.

Welcome aboard.

[soliwit]

pfffff finally got my computer back up, so sorry I did not participate in the last challenge, kinda hard without a puter :o)

[anothernewb]

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[anothernewb]

due to some geographic constraints - I've changed the challenge for this week. The new one should be much more universal

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=971801

[mullhawk]

Wow, glad to see this is still going, I have been MIA for a few months, I got a new job that has kept me pretty busy, plus kids things and everything else that goes on in life, and my computer at home has been broken, I haven't really been motivated enough to fix it, and have been doing pretty much all of my web stuff from my cell phone. I can access the site from work though, so I will try to update this thread, and maybe even get the camera out one of these days, and start to participate again.
:D

[soliwit]

we'd love to see your pics more often mullhawk, so indeed, please do!!!! :)

[philk54]

Time to update the list of challenges/winners:

66. Summer Vacation/Summer Holiday: winner - edmyloo (http://http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=1081915&highlight=rebel+challenge+66)
65. Depth of Field: winner - philk54 (http://http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=1078014&highlight=rebel+challenge+65)
64. Doors – DRAW (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=1070870)
63. Numbers: winner - X_Tan (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=1064285)
62. Bokeh: winner - PINNACLE (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=1059539)
61. Summer Picnic: winners - PINNACLE & philk54 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=1051732)
60. Summer: winners - photomom2one & justinryan315 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=1045141)
59. Sharp (as in focus): winners - photomom2one & philk54 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=1037401)
58. Emotion: winners - edmyloo & kent andersen (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=1030354)
57. Youth: winner - McNair (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=1022500)
56. Culture/Ethnicity: winner - Big Apple Photography (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=1016147)
55. A Day in the Life: winners - edmyloo & philk54 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=1009358)
54. All Things New: winner - philk54 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=1003407)
53. All Things Broken: winner - photomom2one (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=996265)
52. Time Flies: winner - soliwit (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=989003)
51. Water, But Not Liquid: winners - photomom2one & edmyloo (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=981775)
50. New Years: winner - kent andersen (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=978319)
49. Symmetry: winner - kent andersen (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=971801)
48. Home for the Holidays: winner - anothernewb (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=965175)
47. Fast, Faster, Fastest: winner - soliwit (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=958542)
46. Self Portrait: winner - cubatahavana (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=953577)
45. Low Key, High Key: winner - cubatahavana (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=945077)
44. Warm and Fuzzy: winner - kent andersen (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=939120)
43. Big Lonely Tree: winner - philk54 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=933410)
42. Feel the Heat: winner - kent andersen (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=925908)
41. Natural Light: winner - philk54 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=917827)

[cubatahavana]

Guys,

What about restarting this?

[philk54]

I'm out, since I sold my XSi, but I'd love to see it revived. It's fun to check out others' work.

[edmyloo]

I'm out, since I sold my XSi, but I'd love to see it revived. It's fun to check out others' work.

I'm trying to upgrade too! But everyone wants my XSi for like $200 and I'm not sure I can let it go for so cheap. x.x And yea, if we get started again, I'll participate!

[cubatahavana]

I'm trying to upgrade too! But everyone wants my XSi for like $200 and I'm not sure I can let it go for so cheap. x.x And yea, if we get started again, I'll participate!

What about re-branding the challenge to "crop body challenge"? or do you guys have waaay more money than me? :D

[KandJinIN]

I loved the Rebel Challenges, however, I have moved on to a 40d, so I don't qualify anymore :(

[kent andersen]

I'm in for a crop body challenge... I have a 60D now, and are enjoying it. I am not rich, but have been selling pictures through Flickr/Getty for a year now, and that has made it possible to buy new gear. Unfortunately the income is dropping alot, so my dream of buying a used 5dMKII is sinking.

I am also not selling my 400D, it is no longer worth selling. It has more than 100 000 cklicks and looks like it to. Lots of dust in the sensor, and some of the stickers etc is falling of. I even have som rust on the bajonett. But it is working. I am planing to buy an underwather House for it, and use it in the rough places.

[cubatahavana]

Hey Kent! Good to hear from you! I still have my 500D, working well and planning to get a 7d or 5d in the future, but at the moment investing in glass.

I am going to open a new thread later on today about the crop body challenge it.to see if anybody joins :)

[edmyloo]

Hey Kent! Good to hear from you! I still have my 500D, working well and planning to get a 7d or 5d in the future, but at the moment investing in glass.

I am going to open a new thread later on today about the crop body challenge it.to see if anybody joins :)

Do it! Before school starts again on Tuesday... xD

[cubatahavana]

Done! Feel free to read and correct anything that I did wrong!

Crop Camera Challenges main thread (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=1151246)

[edmyloo]

Done! Feel free to read and correct anything that I did wrong!

Crop Camera Challenges main thread (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=1151246)

Looks great! Voting seems a bit long though. x.x

[cubatahavana]

Looks great! Voting seems a bit long though. x.x

Do you think 4 days would be enough? I left it at 6 so everybody has a chance even if they are out for some reason

[edmyloo]

Do you think 4 days would be enough? I left it at 6 so everybody has a chance even if they are out for some reason

Oh, I'm not sure. 4 sounds better to ME. But maybe 6 will work out for everyone else.