Game Single in December 2013 - Bokehcember

**OzzRod** · 12-02-2013, 06:47 PM

Originally posted by bigted

Just a quick note. Yesterday I was admitted to hospital. So far we don't know what we are dealing with. I just have to be patient and let the Docs do their job.
I hope to be back soon.

That's so disappointing Stevi given the earlier news from Dr J. Hoping things are cleared up soon. All the best. Rod

photolady95 · 12-02-2013, 06:48 PM

Get well soon Stevi. Sorry to hear you're in the hospital. I hate those places. The ones down here will make you sick, or sicker. I try to stay out of them as much as possible.

Btw, since I can't really join this month, I went out today and shot this, using my left eye, the one operated on last week, and though swollen still a bit, took the DA 50-200mm out to see what I could do with my new lens/eyes that is.

Here's the link if you care to see what I got:

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/12-post-your-photos/244328-nature-little-red-flower.html

Shot using manual focus and handheld. No flash, natural lighting.

**chemtech** · 12-03-2013, 12:58 AM

Speedy recovery, bigted. Hope, everything is okay.

I had a problem with my post on day two. The link is fixed now. I'm behind already and it's only the 2nd day.

edgedemon · 12-03-2013, 01:42 AM

Hope it all works out well Stevi - if you have a F1.2 lens, you should be able to get plenty of shots of feet bokeh from your pillow

Seriously though, I hope your stay is brief and that it isn't too serious

Sagitta · 12-03-2013, 02:28 AM

Originally posted by Tsuken

Good stuff. There seem to have been a few Explored shots from the Single challenges the last couple of months.

I wound up hitting Explore with my December 2nd shot. Completely wasn't expecting that - I liked the shot enough to use it, but it wasn't something I expected to crack Explore at all.

wolfiegirl · 12-03-2013, 02:57 AM

Ok, I'm still doing something wrong with flickr. how come everyone can get the title and link to flickr under their pics? Mine doesn't show. What button are you pressing?! I'm using the little thumbtack, and then selecting the second largest size (i.e. the next size up is the original), and then copying that and then just pasting it in the post box. What step am I missing?!

**jackassp** · 12-03-2013, 03:15 AM

Originally posted by wolfiegirl

Ok, I'm still doing something wrong with flickr. how come everyone can get the title and link to flickr under their pics? Mine doesn't show. What button are you pressing?! I'm using the little thumbtack, and then selecting the second largest size (i.e. the next size up is the original), and then copying that and then just pasting it in the post box. What step am I missing?!

You need to copy and paste the BBCode.

JP

mtux · 12-03-2013, 03:19 AM

Originally posted by jackassp

You need to copy and paste the BBCode.

I'm using the BBCode but it has only the photo and hyperlink! no title. :/

Eberbachl · 12-03-2013, 03:27 AM

I'm sorry to ask, but could someone describe to the uninitiated what it means to 'crack Explore' on Flickr? Is it a bit of a big deal?

Thanks...

**jackassp** · 12-03-2013, 03:28 AM

Testing.....

Well it works when I do it. You gotta use the old flickr interface!

On the flickr page, under the photo, click on the "arrow jumping out of the box" icon, select "Grab the HTML/BBCode" highlight BBCode checkbox thingy, copy and paste the text.

Sandy Hancock · 12-03-2013, 03:35 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Eberbachl

I'm sorry to ask, but could someone describe to the uninitiated what it means to 'crack Explore' on Flickr? Is it a bit of a big deal?

Explore is a sort of digest of the best/most liked/hottest images on flickr right now. If you look at the top menu of your flickr home page you'll see what's going on.

Exactly how the algorithm works no outsider really knows, but lots of comments and faves in a short time frame certainly helps.

Eberbachl · 12-03-2013, 03:37 AM

Thanks Sandy

patolds · 12-03-2013, 03:43 AM

Originally posted by jackassp

Testing.....

Well it works when I do it. You gotta use the old flickr interface!

On the flickr page, under the photo, click on the "arrow jumping out of the box" icon, select "Grab the HTML/BBCode" highlight BBCode checkbox thingy, copy and paste the text.

I asked Jack this same question last month after some time away from Flikr and the challenge! Do the BBCode thing as he says and all is well....just paste, no insert file doodads like I tried, just paste!

Cheers Paddy

Eberbachl · 12-03-2013, 03:44 AM

Originally posted by Sagitta

I wound up hitting Explore with my December 2nd shot. Completely wasn't expecting that - I liked the shot enough to use it, but it wasn't something I expected to crack Explore at all.

Congratulations!

Sandy Hancock · 12-03-2013, 03:46 AM

For what it's worth, I got none last month with the FA43, or the DA21 in July or the DA*16-50 in September, but I landed quite a few in the even months with the DA10-17, DA*300 and DA*50-135.
Go figure.

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12-02-2013, 06:47 PM	#136
OzzRod Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Newcastle, N.S.W. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,322 Original Poster	Originally posted by bigted Just a quick note. Yesterday I was admitted to hospital. So far we don't know what we are dealing with. I just have to be patient and let the Docs do their job. I hope to be back soon. That's so disappointing Stevi given the earlier news from Dr J. Hoping things are cleared up soon. All the best. Rod

12-02-2013, 06:48 PM	#137
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	Get well soon Stevi. Sorry to hear you're in the hospital. I hate those places. The ones down here will make you sick, or sicker. I try to stay out of them as much as possible. Btw, since I can't really join this month, I went out today and shot this, using my left eye, the one operated on last week, and though swollen still a bit, took the DA 50-200mm out to see what I could do with my new lens/eyes that is. Here's the link if you care to see what I got: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/12-post-your-photos/244328-nature-little-red-flower.html Shot using manual focus and handheld. No flash, natural lighting.

12-03-2013, 12:58 AM	#138
chemtech Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 509	Speedy recovery, bigted. Hope, everything is okay. I had a problem with my post on day two. The link is fixed now. I'm behind already and it's only the 2nd day.

12-03-2013, 01:42 AM	#139
edgedemon Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: London Photos: Albums Posts: 309	Hope it all works out well Stevi - if you have a F1.2 lens, you should be able to get plenty of shots of feet bokeh from your pillow Seriously though, I hope your stay is brief and that it isn't too serious

12-03-2013, 02:28 AM	#140
Sagitta Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maine Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,081	Originally posted by Tsuken Good stuff. There seem to have been a few Explored shots from the Single challenges the last couple of months. I wound up hitting Explore with my December 2nd shot. Completely wasn't expecting that - I liked the shot enough to use it, but it wasn't something I expected to crack Explore at all.

12-03-2013, 02:57 AM	#141
wolfiegirl Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mystery Bay, NSW Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,111	Ok, I'm still doing something wrong with flickr. how come everyone can get the title and link to flickr under their pics? Mine doesn't show. What button are you pressing?! I'm using the little thumbtack, and then selecting the second largest size (i.e. the next size up is the original), and then copying that and then just pasting it in the post box. What step am I missing?!

12-03-2013, 03:15 AM	#142
jackassp Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 813	Originally posted by wolfiegirl Ok, I'm still doing something wrong with flickr. how come everyone can get the title and link to flickr under their pics? Mine doesn't show. What button are you pressing?! I'm using the little thumbtack, and then selecting the second largest size (i.e. the next size up is the original), and then copying that and then just pasting it in the post box. What step am I missing?! You need to copy and paste the BBCode. JP

12-03-2013, 03:19 AM	#143
mtux Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: the Netherlands Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,444	Originally posted by jackassp You need to copy and paste the BBCode. I'm using the BBCode but it has only the photo and hyperlink! no title. :/

12-03-2013, 03:27 AM	#144
Eberbachl Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Doreen Posts: 111	I'm sorry to ask, but could someone describe to the uninitiated what it means to 'crack Explore' on Flickr? Is it a bit of a big deal? Thanks...

12-03-2013, 03:28 AM	#145
jackassp Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 813	Testing..... Well it works when I do it. You gotta use the old flickr interface! On the flickr page, under the photo, click on the "arrow jumping out of the box" icon, select "Grab the HTML/BBCode" highlight BBCode checkbox thingy, copy and paste the text.

12-03-2013, 03:35 AM - 1 Like	#146
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,275	Originally posted by Eberbachl I'm sorry to ask, but could someone describe to the uninitiated what it means to 'crack Explore' on Flickr? Is it a bit of a big deal? Explore is a sort of digest of the best/most liked/hottest images on flickr right now. If you look at the top menu of your flickr home page you'll see what's going on. Exactly how the algorithm works no outsider really knows, but lots of comments and faves in a short time frame certainly helps.

12-03-2013, 03:37 AM	#147
Eberbachl Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Doreen Posts: 111	Thanks Sandy

12-03-2013, 03:43 AM	#148
patolds Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Macedon Ranges, Victoria Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 300	Originally posted by jackassp Testing..... Well it works when I do it. You gotta use the old flickr interface! On the flickr page, under the photo, click on the "arrow jumping out of the box" icon, select "Grab the HTML/BBCode" highlight BBCode checkbox thingy, copy and paste the text. I asked Jack this same question last month after some time away from Flikr and the challenge! Do the BBCode thing as he says and all is well....just paste, no insert file doodads like I tried, just paste! Cheers Paddy

12-03-2013, 03:44 AM	#149
Eberbachl Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Doreen Posts: 111	Originally posted by Sagitta I wound up hitting Explore with my December 2nd shot. Completely wasn't expecting that - I liked the shot enough to use it, but it wasn't something I expected to crack Explore at all. Congratulations!

12-03-2013, 03:46 AM	#150
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,275	For what it's worth, I got none last month with the FA43, or the DA21 in July or the DA16-50 in September, but I landed quite a few in the even months with the DA10-17, DA300 and DA*50-135. Go figure.