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Photography

Richard D

(10,018 posts)

6. I think . . .

Reply to Mira (Reply #5)

Thu Dec 15, 2011, 10:59 AM

Dec 2011

. . . that the contests are good fun. The purpose? It's been pushing me to be a better photographer. It's a funny contest too, cause the winner does all the work for the next contest (generally). I've taken photos of things I'd never have thought of as well. The topics stretch my creativity. And did I mention that they are good fun?

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FYI - checking in with you about the December contest - which I cannot yet run [View all] Mira Dec 2011 OP

You're doing a great job Mira. Things happen. bluesbassman Dec 2011 #1

Thanks for the support and thumbs up! n/t Mira Dec 2011 #2

You've got the full support of this host... regnaD kciN Dec 2011 #14

Rec ^this^ Mira is doing a stellar job! MerryBlooms Dec 2011 #9

Thanks MerryBlooms, it's great to see you here Mira Dec 2011 #10

Why are contests so important? postatomic Dec 2011 #3

I hope you are feeling better this morning. Mira Dec 2011 #5

I think . . . Richard D Dec 2011 #6

If it weren't for the contests I would not have known DU had a Photography group! csziggy Dec 2011 #7

You are of course entitled to your opinion dixiegrrrrl Dec 2011 #8

unsubstantiated accusations? postatomic Jan 2012 #16

I sent you a PM. Behind the Aegis Dec 2011 #4

Reporting a bit of news = there has been a reply from EarlG telling us there is no time table yet Mira Dec 2011 #11

The transition has not been completely smooth. It appears we will have to cool our heels a bit until alfredo Dec 2011 #12

I'm all for waiting until the dust settles. Mz Pip Dec 2011 #13

Mira you are a dear for Callalily Dec 2011 #15