Heads up ... PAD for October 2010 Starting in a week

[Barb]

I'm really looking forward to the PAD. Since I'm still learning I want to really consentrate on the basics.

Composition
Elements of design - rule of thirds, lines, symmetry, focal point, ect.
Depth of Field - cirlcles of confusion, aperture, shutter speed, focal length, ect.
Lighting - natural, flash, directional, low light, ect.
color - contrast, shadows, mood setting, black & white, ect.

I am hoping by the end of the month to be able to take a well composed picture, I believe that is the first step to becoming a good photographer.

[wilgk]

You could lend your panama hat and Laura Ashley cushions to complete the set

Rob - we need those cushions from the back of your car please

[Antonio Correia]

I will participate but I will not be able to post until the 14th October. Maybe 15.th.

After this date I hope to be able to do it on a regular and daily basis.

I can participate, can't I ?

[Peter Ryan]

I'm in.

For many reasons, mostly building my photography business, I have not had time to shoot - sounds silly but I need to get the camera in my hands again.

[Colin Southern]

I will participate but I will not be able to post until the 14th October. Maybe 15.th.

After this date I hope to be able to do it on a regular and daily basis.

I can participate, can't I ?

Only if you catch up from the beginning!

[carregwen]

Rob - we need those cushions from the back of your car please

No can do. I'm having them dry-cleaned ready for day 1 shot of the PAD.

[Antonio Correia]

Only if you catch up from the beginning!

Sure.
I may take some days however...

[Katy Noelle]

Okay, question! This means Posting every day, too??? I'm already on a picture a day for 365 day regimen but October is busier than Christmas, around here. What if I can't post, sometimes???

Really? May we do "everyday objects"? Because, it's secretly my very favorite thing to photograph! Do you guys mind that??? I mean it's not edgy pins and tacks..... ;}

[divinenephron]

I'll try it as well – do I create my own thread or something?

[Dave Humphries]

Okay, question! This means Posting every day, too??? I'm already on a picture a day for 365 day regimen but October is busier than Christmas, around here. What if I can't post, sometimes???

Really? May we do "everyday objects"? Because, it's secretly my very favorite thing to photograph! Do you guys mind that??? I mean it's not edgy pins and tacks..... ;}

Hi Katy,

Welcome to the CiC forums from me, let's see if I can help here.

Yes, we try to post everyday, I think I missed one day and was scratching around in desparation at midnight on a couple of others when I did the PAD in July - have a look at the link in my signature below to see what I shot.

If you're doing a 365 anyway, you could 'cheat' and use those images here I guess
- I am only kidding about that being cheating btw, since you'll have taken the photo on the day, that'll be fine.

Everyday objects are a good subject, we certainly don't mind, especially if lit interestingly - something to think about

Good luck,

[Dave Humphries]

I'll try it as well – do I create my own thread or something?

Hi there,

No need for that, when the PAD starts in October, we'll start a daily thread each day, headed; Day 1, Day 2, etc. and everyone posts their images in there for that day.

Many also find it useful to keep all their own images in one places too. That way, one can link to that as many of us do from albums either here at CiC, or externally (mine is at PBase), see the link in my signature strip.

Could I ask for a first name please?

Time for me to give you the official; Welcome to the CiC forums from ....

[carregwen]

Really? May we do "everyday objects"? Because, it's secretly my very favorite thing to photograph! Do you guys mind that??? I mean it's not edgy pins and tacks..... ;}

Don't worry about it, Katy. If you get up in the morning during October and decide that it just isn't worth getting up, just take a quick snap of your tooth-mug or carpet slippers, post it here, the go back to bed for ten hours. I do it all the time.

[Colin Southern]

Hi folks,

Dave summed it up well in the last 2 posts (thanks Dave).

In reality, it's an exercise I created to help people improve their photography, as any regular exercise does. And I think the general consensus was that it achieved this objective last time we ran it.

So my feeling are - one one hand - we're not the "PAD police" and we're not going to be running around issuing infringement notices to anyone who joins and doesn't manage to post every day ... but on the other hand, I'd like those who decide to join to think of it as a committment that they've made and thus make an effort to push themselves; after all, it's for YOUR benefit.

If it takes "blood, sweat, and tears", and all we get are the "tears" then I may have to consider pointing at the offender with a finger and uttering "tut tut"! (which by the way would probably be the severest telling off ever issues by CiC!).

So step up to the plate - no excuses - this is what you've been training for ... MAKE US PROUD

(and yes, yes, I know it's tough ... I get short on time too ... but when the going gets tough, the tough get going) (and I might just throw in a photography book or two for whoever does the best (and complete) job ).

[carregwen]

...and I might just throw in a photography book or two for whoever does the best (and complete) job ).

Material inducements, eh?

[Antonio Correia]

Material inducements, eh?

Corruption !!! Corruption !!!

[carregwen]

Corruption !!! Corruption !!!

Yeah, but the thing is Colin wasn't stupid, the last time I checked (?) so he must seriously think that CiC people are corruptible!

[Antonio Correia]

Yeah, but the thing is Colin wasn't stupid, the last time I checked (?) so he must seriously think that CiC people are corruptible!

Good point. Good point.

[Colin Southern]

Truth be known ...

... I have quite a few books that I don't need anymore now that I have Kindle editions to read on my iPad + iPhone + PC.

[Katy Noelle]

I think that I will commit because I need to get over my perfectionistic bent. I just need to post photos and get over it! I will, also, take Rob's encouragement - he may not realize it but it's great reverse psychology. I've found that, even if I don't feel like it, after I get the camera in my hand, I start having fun and learning. Whereas, if I put pressure on myself, I wilt and can't do a thing. I, also, have some really edgey moose slippers that I can snap away at - in some lovely atmospheric light.... AND, I'LL take those Laura Ashley cushions, thanks!

[Katy Noelle]

Besides, yesterday, when we were having that great discussion about exposure and metering and learning, etc., I was sneezing my fuddied head off. I realized that I had let the sun go down and hadn't taken my photo for the day. I grabbed my camera and took this photo. NOW, if I didn't have my camera in hand, I would NEVER have gotten proof that UFOs really DO exist.