Game Single in November 2013

**OzzRod** · 11-17-2013, 06:43 PM

Get well soon Aapo!

**twilhelm** · 11-17-2013, 07:30 PM

Crazy week ahead. I'm either looking at doing a couple of double shifts, or bouncing back and forth between days and nights. Not really looking forward to it, but oh well. I may have a bit of trouble getting time to post what I shoot (seeing as how sleep will be at a premium).

I hope everyone that is feeling the onslaught of winter illnesses gets to feeling better soon!

repaap · 11-18-2013, 12:29 AM

Originally posted by OzzRod

Get well soon Aapo!

Thanks Rod!

wolfiegirl · 11-18-2013, 01:24 AM - **1 Like**

Get well soon, everyone!

Zorglub · 11-18-2013, 06:37 AM

Originally posted by wolfiegirl

Get well soon, everyone!

I'll second that and add that if I remember correctly the last half of this challenge is when the going gets tough! I feel quite spent creatively at this point. On the other hand you never know what might happen? Limitation breeds creativity so we shall see.

**blackcloudbrew** · 11-18-2013, 08:39 AM

You remember correctly. I usually find that by mid month, I'm wanting either to quite the challenge or toss the lens of the month. Then, usually, I realize that the worst is over and I will make it the rest of the way.

NKK · 11-18-2013, 01:52 PM

Get well to all of you that are fighting illness. And I can only second everything about mid month being hard

It's my first challenge and it's really tough and challenging to keep shooting - but I guess that's why it's called a challenge

Zorglub · 11-18-2013, 02:08 PM

Originally posted by NKK

It's my first challenge and it's really tough and challenging to keep shooting

Well you say that but you shoot like this: Straws | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

I think you will be a-ok :-)

Bagga_Txips · 11-18-2013, 02:11 PM

It's made worse because I have just bought a new lens and I am itching to try it out. I suppose I could take just one shot daily
with my SI lens and swap over but then I would have used up 11 days of inspiration before Dec 1st...

**blackcloudbrew** · 11-18-2013, 02:49 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by NKK

Get well to all of you that are fighting illness. And I can only second everything about mid month being hard

It's my first challenge and it's really tough and challenging to keep shooting - but I guess that's why it's called a challenge

My bit of wisdom on this is that once I realized that shooting every day and producing an image each day is sorta like photojournalism. I try to consider that I'm on an assignment and I have to produce - something each day or my editor will um...fire me or something like that. This has made me look a lot more at my routine surroundings and to see them for their photographic potential. While it's true that when I'm out on say the weekend with lots of time or at an event it's very easy to come up with a shot, it much harder to get that shot on a work day with every thing else going on, but after awhile you find a way.

I guess what I'm saying is that as you get into this challenge more, while you are learning a lens, you also become a better observer of your surroundings. I can also say that these challenges have made me better at creating shots. YMMV

**mattt** · 11-18-2013, 03:52 PM

Just a little shout out to Todd to say the Industar has arrived... I guess I'm set for a Single In December lens

(And here I was running out to grab a Tak K mount 135/2.5 tomorrow).

Jamfke · 11-18-2013, 06:03 PM

That is a sweet looking little lens on that body!

**jatrax** · 11-18-2013, 06:11 PM

I just picked up an F 50mm f/1.4 which I really need to use. But since the lens for this challenge is the F 50mm f/1.7 I think I will try something else next month.

And why you might ask did I get a 50mm f/1.4 when I already have the 50mm f/1.7? Because it was lonely at an estate sale and needed a good home.

bigted · 11-18-2013, 06:30 PM

Originally posted by blackcloudbrew

My bit of wisdom on this is that once I realized that shooting every day and producing an image each day is sorta like photojournalism. I try to consider that I'm on an assignment and I have to produce - something each day or my editor will um...fire me or something like that. This has made me look a lot more at my routine surroundings and to see them for their photographic potential. While it's true that when I'm out on say the weekend with lots of time or at an event it's very easy to come up with a shot, it much harder to get that shot on a work day with every thing else going on, but after awhile you find a way.

I guess what I'm saying is that as you get into this challenge more, while you are learning a lens, you also become a better observer of your surroundings. I can also say that these challenges have made me better at creating shots. YMMV

That's is sort of how I treat it, and definitely thinking that way has helped me to see shots in places I would have never thought of. Being so sick this month has really had me missing the "assignment." I just haven't been well enough to actually take any shots. I have some more tests next week and maybe we'll get to the bottom of things - or at least get the ball rolling to figure things out. This sitting on the sidelines is tough.

On the bright side there have been some great shots this month.

Sandy I hope your wife is feeling better.

wolfiegirl · 11-18-2013, 06:33 PM

*all* lenses deserve good homes jatrax

in fact, my door is *always* open...

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11-17-2013, 06:43 PM	#316
OzzRod Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Newcastle, N.S.W. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,322 Original Poster	Get well soon Aapo!

11-17-2013, 07:30 PM	#317
twilhelm Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,369	Crazy week ahead. I'm either looking at doing a couple of double shifts, or bouncing back and forth between days and nights. Not really looking forward to it, but oh well. I may have a bit of trouble getting time to post what I shoot (seeing as how sleep will be at a premium). I hope everyone that is feeling the onslaught of winter illnesses gets to feeling better soon!

11-18-2013, 12:29 AM	#318
repaap Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,242	Originally posted by OzzRod Get well soon Aapo! Thanks Rod!

11-18-2013, 01:24 AM - 1 Like	#319
wolfiegirl Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mystery Bay, NSW Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,111	Get well soon, everyone!

11-18-2013, 06:37 AM	#320
Zorglub Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Photos: Albums Posts: 486	Originally posted by wolfiegirl Get well soon, everyone! I'll second that and add that if I remember correctly the last half of this challenge is when the going gets tough! I feel quite spent creatively at this point. On the other hand you never know what might happen? Limitation breeds creativity so we shall see.

11-18-2013, 08:39 AM	#321
blackcloudbrew Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cotati, California USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,460	You remember correctly. I usually find that by mid month, I'm wanting either to quite the challenge or toss the lens of the month. Then, usually, I realize that the worst is over and I will make it the rest of the way.

11-18-2013, 01:52 PM	#322
NKK Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Malmö, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 583	Get well to all of you that are fighting illness. And I can only second everything about mid month being hard It's my first challenge and it's really tough and challenging to keep shooting - but I guess that's why it's called a challenge

11-18-2013, 02:08 PM	#323
Zorglub Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Photos: Albums Posts: 486	Originally posted by NKK It's my first challenge and it's really tough and challenging to keep shooting Well you say that but you shoot like this: Straws \| Flickr - Photo Sharing! I think you will be a-ok :-)

11-18-2013, 02:11 PM	#324
Bagga_Txips Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Waterford Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 454	It's made worse because I have just bought a new lens and I am itching to try it out. I suppose I could take just one shot daily with my SI lens and swap over but then I would have used up 11 days of inspiration before Dec 1st...

11-18-2013, 02:49 PM - 2 Likes	#325
blackcloudbrew Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cotati, California USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,460	Originally posted by NKK Get well to all of you that are fighting illness. And I can only second everything about mid month being hard It's my first challenge and it's really tough and challenging to keep shooting - but I guess that's why it's called a challenge My bit of wisdom on this is that once I realized that shooting every day and producing an image each day is sorta like photojournalism. I try to consider that I'm on an assignment and I have to produce - something each day or my editor will um...fire me or something like that. This has made me look a lot more at my routine surroundings and to see them for their photographic potential. While it's true that when I'm out on say the weekend with lots of time or at an event it's very easy to come up with a shot, it much harder to get that shot on a work day with every thing else going on, but after awhile you find a way. I guess what I'm saying is that as you get into this challenge more, while you are learning a lens, you also become a better observer of your surroundings. I can also say that these challenges have made me better at creating shots. YMMV

11-18-2013, 03:52 PM	#326
mattt Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Niagara Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,907	Just a little shout out to Todd to say the Industar has arrived... I guess I'm set for a Single In December lens (And here I was running out to grab a Tak K mount 135/2.5 tomorrow).

11-18-2013, 06:03 PM	#327
Jamfke Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Crossville, TN Photos: Albums Posts: 272	That is a sweet looking little lens on that body!

11-18-2013, 06:11 PM	#328
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	I just picked up an F 50mm f/1.4 which I really need to use. But since the lens for this challenge is the F 50mm f/1.7 I think I will try something else next month. And why you might ask did I get a 50mm f/1.4 when I already have the 50mm f/1.7? Because it was lonely at an estate sale and needed a good home.

11-18-2013, 06:30 PM	#329
bigted Moderator Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Jessica Lake, Whiteshell Provincial Park, or Winnipeg Manitoba, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,593	Originally posted by blackcloudbrew My bit of wisdom on this is that once I realized that shooting every day and producing an image each day is sorta like photojournalism. I try to consider that I'm on an assignment and I have to produce - something each day or my editor will um...fire me or something like that. This has made me look a lot more at my routine surroundings and to see them for their photographic potential. While it's true that when I'm out on say the weekend with lots of time or at an event it's very easy to come up with a shot, it much harder to get that shot on a work day with every thing else going on, but after awhile you find a way. I guess what I'm saying is that as you get into this challenge more, while you are learning a lens, you also become a better observer of your surroundings. I can also say that these challenges have made me better at creating shots. YMMV That's is sort of how I treat it, and definitely thinking that way has helped me to see shots in places I would have never thought of. Being so sick this month has really had me missing the "assignment." I just haven't been well enough to actually take any shots. I have some more tests next week and maybe we'll get to the bottom of things - or at least get the ball rolling to figure things out. This sitting on the sidelines is tough. On the bright side there have been some great shots this month. Sandy I hope your wife is feeling better.

11-18-2013, 06:33 PM	#330
wolfiegirl Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mystery Bay, NSW Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,111	all lenses deserve good homes jatrax in fact, my door is always open...