[ramseybuckeye]

This theme could have went badly.

[todd]

ok finished up theme day options for the month... shoot it or shove it...

Saturday MoNovember 21 = selfie
Sunday MoNovember 22 = portrait
Saturday MoNovember 28 = street (candid)
Sunday MoNovember 29 = street (road/path)

[robgski]

Good themes! I have a selfie idea in mind already.

Hopefully I will catch up on commenting soon, you all have submitted some great images!

[savoche]

My landscape shot from the 8th hit Explore this morning - a low hitter without too many views - but even by California time (or whatever Flickr works by) it was included late evening on the 9th. Isn't that a bit late?

Oh well, I'll never understand how those things work. Other than that you need activity (your own and others') to get picked up. Go Dailies!

[repaap]

My mother just got diagnosed for a cancer which is too far and too wide spread to be cured. She is 82 so, not so young any more, but I’v been hoping for many more yrs still. If not for me but for my daughter. Last months? Will be filled with painkillers. I’ll be part of this as long as it feels so, but I just might drop off any day now, dunno. We knew that something was there, but this...yea. Take care all of you! Remember to hug your friends and relatives often(beware of COVID still)

[Baxter]

Welcome to the "Daily in" November 2020 Challenge (aka DIC) here at Pentax Forums!

Aim of the Game: Shoot daily and post one picture each day of the month to this group challenge using any camera gear you want. Our desire when starting this challenge was to be similar in culture to the popular "Single In" Challenge (aka SI or SIC) here at Pentax Forums, while instead being able to use any lens/gear we want each and any day of the month.

There is no limitation to what camera gear you use for this challenge.

Additionally for film shooters, you can post your film shot for the day according to the day you scan your image, if you want. We just ask that you also note the approximate date when the image was exposed, if possible. And of course any gear, film type and exposure setting details you might be able to provide are always appreciated.

Commenting: Posting our pictures to the daily threads for the month allows fellow participants to view and comment on them. Conversely, it’s hoped that you will comment on the pictures posted by the other members as well. Please don’t be shy, even if you don’t have much photographic experience or are a Forum newbie. Your personal reactions to photographs are just as valid as any. We aim to be a friendly group and with regular commenting, we’ll soon be enjoying the camaraderie.

The rewards: Daily shooting and sharing is great fun and a real challenge! As with the Single In Challenge, you’ll see what other members achieve with their selected gear which will sometimes be the same gear you’ve chosen for that day. In the comment banter you’re likely to pick up some photographic tips and ideas too. As the month progresses it can become quite demanding to keep shooting and posting every day (it’s a challenge, remember) but you’ll always be encouraged by other participants. Worried about LBA and GAS? Sorry, this game won’t help you!

Note: This 'Daily Challenge' started in January 2016 when a few regular members of the 'Single In Challenge' wanted to have a similar daily shooting/posting challenge format and interactive culture with the key difference of being able to switch the gear up during the month whenever desired. That said, if you're here considering whether or not to join the Daily Challenge for a month and haven't yet tried a month of the Single In Challenge, we enthusiastically encourage you to try one... Simply put, spending a whole month shooting daily and sharing with the same lens is a great way to get to know your gear.

How to participate:

1. Join the Group to be able to post pictures to the daily threads; you only have to do this once. The group’s name is “Daily Challenge (By Month)”. You’ll find a clickable link on that forum page to join the group.

2. Store your pictures in an on-line album somewhere. This could be the Pentax Forum, or others such as Flickr, etc. Flickr is the most commonly used host, and makes it easiest for others to comment on your pictures.

3. Post your daily image into the daily picture thread in the Daily Challenge (By Month) group page. That image should link to where your image is hosted, so members can follow that link and comment on your images. That's it!

More notes:
** Some of us may be participating in both the Daily Challenge and the Single In challenges for the current month. When this is the case, please post a different image to each challenge for the same day.

** If you are going to be linking to your images in a Pentax Forum album, just ask for advice below if needed.

** If you are posting a link to Flickr, just click on the sharing icon below your selected picture at flickr.com and a window will open displaying the BB code. Select the 1024px size, then copy and paste the BB code into the Daily Challenge (By Month) group page in the Pentax Forum.

** If you're a Flickr member, here is the Flickr group to join: Daily Challenges (Pentax Forums)
Please remember to add your posted images to this Flickr group.

Each day you’ll see a new thread of pictures grow in the Daily Challenge (By Month) group page. By clicking on each picture in the daily thread you should be redirected to the photographer’s image page wherever it's hosted and there you will be able to add a comment and read/interact with those of others.

When you post your picture each day to the daily thread, in your post and/or on the linked photo page, please specify the camera/lens combination with your picture eg 'K5 & DA15 Ltd'. This makes it easy and helpful for others to note what gear you’re using. This is especially helpful for this Daily Challenge where our chosen lenses and/or cameras for each day may be changing frequently.

The thread you’re reading now is the 'Discussion Thread' for Game > Daily In November 2020 Challenge. It's is a separate discussion thread from the picture posting thread referred to above, so you’ll probably want to subscribe to this discussion thread here as well to keep up with activities and develop a rapport with other Challenge members. It’s the place to ask questions, offer advice, share concerns, suggest improvements, and often just participate in general banter related to this month’s challenge.

** If you've been shooting daily pictures during the challenge month but have been away from the internet or have been too busy to post and want to back post your images to the daily threads for the month, please go for it. It is recommended in this case to also come back to the monthly thread here and post a comment to let the group know and provide some details to inspire us to visit your images.

This FAQ (made by Zorglub) may be helpful to understand the challenge process. It was created for the Single In Challenge so everything there also applies to this Daily Challenge except for the obvious key and major difference that this daily challenge is not bound to the use of one Single lens for the month.

There is no limitation to what camera gear you use for this challenge. Anything goes!

Here we go! It is easier than it might seem at first. If you miss any days, don’t worry about it. Just keep shooting! If you have any problems, please ask. Come and try!

Who's in?

MoNovember Theme days

Sunday MoNovember 1 = circles
Saturday MoNovember 7 = macro
Sunday MoNovember 8 = body parts
Wednesday MoNovember 11 = memorial/celebration
Friday MoNovember 13 = superstition/symbol
Saturday MoNovember 14 = coins
Sunday MoNovember 15 = trash
Saturday MoNovember 21 = selfie
Sunday MoNovember 22 = portrait
Saturday MoNovember 28 = street (candid)
Sunday MoNovember 29 = street (road/path)

Reminder, theme participation is optional.

Unfortunately, I will not be able to enter this month.

[pepperberry farm]

Unfortunately, I will not be able to enter this month.

no worries - December is coming up fast....

[robgski]

I’ll be part of this as long as it feels so, but I just might drop off any day now, dunno.

My condolences, that is a tough burden to bear. Family is more important than photography.

I'll never understand how those things work.

I never question the mystery of Explore, I only enjoy it while it lasts. Congratulations!

[pepperberry farm]

My mother just got diagnosed for a cancer which is too far and too wide spread to be cured. She is 82 so, not so young any more, but I’v been hoping for many more yrs still. If not for me but for my daughter. Last months? Will be filled with painkillers. I’ll be part of this as long as it feels so, but I just might drop off any day now, dunno. We knew that something was there, but this...yea. Take care all of you! Remember to hug your friends and relatives often(beware of COVID still)

shit.... I'm sorry to have to read that and I feel for you....

hold her as long and as tightly as you can...

my mother has had her lung cancer come out of remission this summer and is now fighting it with chemo/radiation....

[ramseybuckeye]

My landscape shot from the 8th hit Explore this morning - a low hitter without too many views - but even by California time (or whatever Flickr works by) it was included late evening on the 9th. Isn't that a bit late?

Oh well, I'll never understand how those things work. Other than that you need activity (your own and others') to get picked up. Go Dailies!

That is a fantastic photo, I also have no idea how the Flickr clock works either.

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My mother just got diagnosed for a cancer which is too far and too wide spread to be cured. She is 82 so, not so young any more, but I’v been hoping for many more yrs still. If not for me but for my daughter. Last months? Will be filled with painkillers. I’ll be part of this as long as it feels so, but I just might drop off any day now, dunno. We knew that something was there, but this...yea. Take care all of you! Remember to hug your friends and relatives often(beware of COVID still)

Very sorry to hear that, my wife lost her Father a couple months ago, it was hard with the Covid restrictions, with very limited visitations in medical facilities. Hopefully the painkillers do their job and she doesn't have to suffer.

[UncleVanya]

My landscape shot from the 8th hit Explore this morning - a low hitter without too many views - but even by California time (or whatever Flickr works by) it was included late evening on the 9th. Isn't that a bit late?

Oh well, I'll never understand how those things work. Other than that you need activity (your own and others') to get picked up. Go Dailies!

I really like this and I'm glad it was explored.

[UncleVanya]

My mother just got diagnosed for a cancer which is too far and too wide spread to be cured. She is 82 so, not so young any more, but I’v been hoping for many more yrs still. If not for me but for my daughter. Last months? Will be filled with painkillers. I’ll be part of this as long as it feels so, but I just might drop off any day now, dunno. We knew that something was there, but this...yea. Take care all of you! Remember to hug your friends and relatives often(beware of COVID still)

I'm so sorry to hear this. My dad is 250 miles away and 81 (this month) he is healthy but I'm constantly worried about him. Your situation makes me sad. I hope you get some quality time with her in the remaining time she has. If she has any stories that you haven't recorded you might take the time to get them down for your daughter. One bit of advice I heard on a public radio show is to get the person to tell you the story informally and then go back a few days later to have the actual recording session. The tale usually gets better with retelling.

[savoche]

My mother just got diagnosed for a cancer which is too far and too wide spread to be cured. She is 82 so, not so young any more, but I’v been hoping for many more yrs still. If not for me but for my daughter. Last months? Will be filled with painkillers. I’ll be part of this as long as it feels so, but I just might drop off any day now, dunno. We knew that something was there, but this...yea. Take care all of you! Remember to hug your friends and relatives often(beware of COVID still)

I'm so sorry to hear this, Aapo. Now take care of those around you (and yourself!). Let photography be photography, enjoy it if you can, let it rest if you can't. We'll keep a seat for you.

[Benz3ne]

My mother just got diagnosed for a cancer which is too far and too wide spread to be cured. She is 82 so, not so young any more, but I’v been hoping for many more yrs still. If not for me but for my daughter. Last months? Will be filled with painkillers. I’ll be part of this as long as it feels so, but I just might drop off any day now, dunno. We knew that something was there, but this...yea. Take care all of you! Remember to hug your friends and relatives often(beware of COVID still)

My sincerest condolences regarding this heart-breaking news. My thoughts are with you, your family and especially your mother. Make each moment count and focus on the good times.

[repaap]

My condolences, that is a tough burden to bear. Family is more important than photography.


I never question the mystery of Explore, I only enjoy it while it lasts. Congratulations!

shit.... I'm sorry to have to read that and I feel for you....

hold her as long and as tightly as you can...

my mother has had her lung cancer come out of remission this summer and is now fighting it with chemo/radiation....

That is a fantastic photo, I also have no idea how the Flickr clock works either.

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Very sorry to hear that, my wife lost her Father a couple months ago, it was hard with the Covid restrictions, with very limited visitations in medical facilities. Hopefully the painkillers do their job and she doesn't have to suffer.

I'm so sorry to hear this. My dad is 250 miles away and 81 (this month) he is healthy but I'm constantly worried about him. Your situation makes me sad. I hope you get some quality time with her in the remaining time she has. If she has any stories that you haven't recorded you might take the time to get them down for your daughter. One bit of advice I heard on a public radio show is to get the person to tell you the story informally and then go back a few days later to have the actual recording session. The tale usually gets better with retelling.

I'm so sorry to hear this, Aapo. Now take care of those around you (and yourself!). Let photography be photography, enjoy it if you can, let it rest if you can't. We'll keep a seat for you.

My sincerest condolences regarding this heart-breaking news. My thoughts are with you, your family and especially your mother. Make each moment count and focus on the good times.

Thank you all for kind words. It is hard times. I'v visited my mother quite ofthen and now we are more further than before and finally I did get some work...so I have to wait untill couple weeks has passed. I tried to call her, but she is under heavy medicines now. Dad passed away couple yrs ago and now it is this. However I do appriciate the continuation(my daughter) even more at times like this. My early memory is my mother at hosptal when her mother was about to go. I'm in similar situation now about 35 yrs later. I do believe that this is how it is and will be. And how it is also ment to be.