Game Daily in February 2018 - discussion thread

wstruth · 01-29-2018, 11:22 AM - **1 Like**

I'm in. It got busier than i expected and I took on too much to do both challenges this month. But I think i can handle one challenge for Feb.

**blackcloudbrew** · 01-30-2018, 08:57 AM - **2 Likes**

As I provided in January, from my books on suggestions for photo projects. I'll toss out four more suggestions on weekly themes from one of them, for your consideration - assuming we are going to do weekly themes again. Once again, use these (or not) as you see fit.

1. Desperate Measures - This one is rather interesting in that I think we face this many times on these challenges. Here is the setup from the book, "If there's one thing that sorts the sheep from the goats in photographic terms it's trying to produce successful images when all the odds are stacked against you, and you are facing bad weather, flat light, maybe rain thrown in for good measure, or an uninspiring location....The question is how do you respond?" I suppose if we do this, it would be good to state what that challenge was and how we made the best of it.

2. Extend Your Range - this theme is to produce HDR images, or alternatively extend the range of the camera in some fashion beyond a single shot.

3. Face Value - shoot face images from random people, not portraits, but candid shots of strangers. [personally, I'm terrified of doing this but...this is a challenge.]

4. Food for Thought - images of food.

Again, these are suggestions.These come from '50 Photo Projects' by Lee Frost by the way.

**UncleVanya** · 01-30-2018, 11:48 AM

Nice ideas.

**savoche** · 01-30-2018, 12:11 PM

Originally posted by blackcloudbrew

1. Desperate Measures - This one is rather interesting in that I think we face this many times on these challenges. Here is the setup from the book, "If there's one thing that sorts the sheep from the goats in photographic terms it's trying to produce successful images when all the odds are stacked against you, and you are facing bad weather, flat light, maybe rain thrown in for good measure, or an uninspiring location....The question is how do you respond?" I suppose if we do this, it would be good to state what that challenge was and how we made the best of it.

But... this is my theme 4 months of the year

The hard part here, though, would be if you're in an inspiring place with perfect lighting and lots of great subjects - and you have to turn your back on them in search of something fitting for the theme

**blackcloudbrew** · 01-30-2018, 02:26 PM

Originally posted by savoche

But... this is my theme 4 months of the year

The hard part here, though, would be if you're in an inspiring place with perfect lighting and lots of great subjects - and you have to turn your back on them in search of something fitting for the theme

Yes, over the years of participating and following the SIC challenge, yes it's been others and my theme many times.

graeme83 · 01-31-2018, 01:39 PM - **2 Likes**

Itching to jump back in for February, this past month has been a complete bust photographically speaking despite my best intentions, so the added pressure of the challenge is a good thing.

Hopefully expect a mix of film and digital, I have a five pack of portra 400 I really want to try out as well as various low ISO black and white films for use in the pinhole.

**cg57** · 01-31-2018, 07:36 PM

I'm in. Don't want slack back off now that I've got January done.

**robgski** · 01-31-2018, 08:34 PM - **1 Like**

" Desperation provides inspiration", I always say.

repaap · 02-01-2018, 03:26 AM

I might jump in..will se about it today.

**NaClH2O** · 02-01-2018, 08:17 AM

I'm in. Hopefully I'll be a bit more dedicated on trying to get out almost every day. The unfortunate thing is that there is not a lot of outside stuff happening in Feb in NY. That said I do live in one of the largest cities in the world...
NaCl(laziness isn't an excuse)H2O

**blackcloudbrew** · 02-01-2018, 10:36 AM

Sort of wondering if we are going to do themes this month. Haven't seen anything definite on this. Yes, I tossed out some possibilities but that's all they were. Any thoughts on this or after January do folks just want to do their own thing? I'm good with whatever.

**W412ren** · 02-01-2018, 11:38 AM

Originally posted by blackcloudbrew

Sort of wondering if we are going to do themes this month. Haven't seen anything definite on this. Yes, I tossed out some possibilities but that's all they were. Any thoughts on this or after January do folks just want to do their own thing? I'm good with whatever.

Happy with the four suggested from my viewpoint. They sounded quite interesting.

**todd** · 02-01-2018, 11:41 AM

Originally posted by blackcloudbrew

Sort of wondering if we are going to do themes this month. Haven't seen anything definite on this. Yes, I tossed out some possibilities but that's all they were. Any thoughts on this or after January do folks just want to do their own thing? I'm good with whatever.

Hear, hear. Let's roll with your suggestions.

**blackcloudbrew** · 02-01-2018, 11:55 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by todd

Hear, hear. Let's roll with your suggestions.

Ok, thanks. Hmmmm....this may be a case of be careful what you ask for...

Ok so it's:

Desperate Measures - February 1 thru 4 - "If there's one thing that sorts the sheep from the goats in photographic terms it's trying to produce successful images when all the odds are stacked against you, and you are facing bad weather, flat light, maybe rain thrown in for good measure, or an uninspiring location....The question is how do you respond?" [indicate what problem you had to overcome]

Extend Your Range - February 5 thru 11 - produce HDR images, or alternatively extend the range of the camera in some fashion beyond a single shot.

Face Value - February 12 thru 18 - shoot face images from random people, not portraits, but candid shots of strangers.

Food for Thought - February 19 thru 25 - images of food.

and ? Selfies/belfies February 26 thru 28?

**savoche** · 02-01-2018, 12:18 PM

Originally posted by blackcloudbrew

Ok, thanks. Hmmmm....this may be a case of be careful what you ask for...

02-01-2018, 11:55 AM - 1 Like	#29
blackcloudbrew Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cotati, California USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,461	Originally posted by todd Hear, hear. Let's roll with your suggestions. Ok, thanks. Hmmmm....this may be a case of be careful what you ask for... Ok so it's: Desperate Measures - February 1 thru 4 - "If there's one thing that sorts the sheep from the goats in photographic terms it's trying to produce successful images when all the odds are stacked against you, and you are facing bad weather, flat light, maybe rain thrown in for good measure, or an uninspiring location....The question is how do you respond?" [indicate what problem you had to overcome] Extend Your Range - February 5 thru 11 - produce HDR images, or alternatively extend the range of the camera in some fashion beyond a single shot. Face Value - February 12 thru 18 - shoot face images from random people, not portraits, but candid shots of strangers. Food for Thought - February 19 thru 25 - images of food. and ? Selfies/belfies February 26 thru 28? Last edited by blackcloudbrew; 02-01-2018 at 12:12 PM.

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01-29-2018, 11:22 AM - 1 Like	#16
wstruth Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: at my kitchen table Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,294	I'm in. It got busier than i expected and I took on too much to do both challenges this month. But I think i can handle one challenge for Feb.

01-30-2018, 08:57 AM - 2 Likes	#17
blackcloudbrew Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cotati, California USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,461	As I provided in January, from my books on suggestions for photo projects. I'll toss out four more suggestions on weekly themes from one of them, for your consideration - assuming we are going to do weekly themes again. Once again, use these (or not) as you see fit. 1. Desperate Measures - This one is rather interesting in that I think we face this many times on these challenges. Here is the setup from the book, "If there's one thing that sorts the sheep from the goats in photographic terms it's trying to produce successful images when all the odds are stacked against you, and you are facing bad weather, flat light, maybe rain thrown in for good measure, or an uninspiring location....The question is how do you respond?" I suppose if we do this, it would be good to state what that challenge was and how we made the best of it. 2. Extend Your Range - this theme is to produce HDR images, or alternatively extend the range of the camera in some fashion beyond a single shot. 3. Face Value - shoot face images from random people, not portraits, but candid shots of strangers. [personally, I'm terrified of doing this but...this is a challenge.] 4. Food for Thought - images of food. Again, these are suggestions.These come from '50 Photo Projects' by Lee Frost by the way.

01-30-2018, 11:48 AM	#18
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,454	Nice ideas.

01-30-2018, 12:11 PM	#19
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by blackcloudbrew 1. Desperate Measures - This one is rather interesting in that I think we face this many times on these challenges. Here is the setup from the book, "If there's one thing that sorts the sheep from the goats in photographic terms it's trying to produce successful images when all the odds are stacked against you, and you are facing bad weather, flat light, maybe rain thrown in for good measure, or an uninspiring location....The question is how do you respond?" I suppose if we do this, it would be good to state what that challenge was and how we made the best of it. But... this is my theme 4 months of the year The hard part here, though, would be if you're in an inspiring place with perfect lighting and lots of great subjects - and you have to turn your back on them in search of something fitting for the theme

01-30-2018, 02:26 PM	#20
blackcloudbrew Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cotati, California USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,461	Originally posted by savoche But... this is my theme 4 months of the year The hard part here, though, would be if you're in an inspiring place with perfect lighting and lots of great subjects - and you have to turn your back on them in search of something fitting for the theme Yes, over the years of participating and following the SIC challenge, yes it's been others and my theme many times.

01-31-2018, 01:39 PM - 2 Likes	#21
graeme83 Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Cheshire Posts: 737	Itching to jump back in for February, this past month has been a complete bust photographically speaking despite my best intentions, so the added pressure of the challenge is a good thing. Hopefully expect a mix of film and digital, I have a five pack of portra 400 I really want to try out as well as various low ISO black and white films for use in the pinhole.

01-31-2018, 07:36 PM	#22
cg57 Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,133	I'm in. Don't want slack back off now that I've got January done.

01-31-2018, 08:34 PM - 1 Like	#23
robgski Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,817	" Desperation provides inspiration", I always say.

02-01-2018, 03:26 AM	#24
repaap Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,242	I might jump in..will se about it today.

02-01-2018, 08:17 AM	#25
NaClH2O Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bronx NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,631	I'm in. Hopefully I'll be a bit more dedicated on trying to get out almost every day. The unfortunate thing is that there is not a lot of outside stuff happening in Feb in NY. That said I do live in one of the largest cities in the world... NaCl(laziness isn't an excuse)H2O

02-01-2018, 10:36 AM	#26
blackcloudbrew Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cotati, California USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,461	Sort of wondering if we are going to do themes this month. Haven't seen anything definite on this. Yes, I tossed out some possibilities but that's all they were. Any thoughts on this or after January do folks just want to do their own thing? I'm good with whatever.

02-01-2018, 11:38 AM	#27
W412ren Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Fareham, Hampshire Photos: Albums Posts: 570	Originally posted by blackcloudbrew Sort of wondering if we are going to do themes this month. Haven't seen anything definite on this. Yes, I tossed out some possibilities but that's all they were. Any thoughts on this or after January do folks just want to do their own thing? I'm good with whatever. Happy with the four suggested from my viewpoint. They sounded quite interesting.

02-01-2018, 11:41 AM	#28
todd Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,799 Original Poster	Originally posted by blackcloudbrew Sort of wondering if we are going to do themes this month. Haven't seen anything definite on this. Yes, I tossed out some possibilities but that's all they were. Any thoughts on this or after January do folks just want to do their own thing? I'm good with whatever. Hear, hear. Let's roll with your suggestions.

02-01-2018, 12:18 PM	#30
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by blackcloudbrew Ok, thanks. Hmmmm....this may be a case of be careful what you ask for...