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Cindi_Penrod
08-26-2007, 04:18 PM
Hey, guys! Well its day 2 of FPPs convention and Salon competition is finished. Rumor has it an OurPPA member scored a 95!!! (hint: it wasn't me!) :)
I entered 4 prints, only one merited! :/ That's okay though, I'm not upset. I'm surprised, however, since the one that merited is the one I thought would score poorly and the ones I thought would score better both landed at 78 :/
I've aleady met a couple of OurPPA-ers here, and still looking for a couple more.
Trade show started today and I've already purchased a new battery grip & some extra batteries. Got more shopping to do in a bit... :D
I'm on the Convention Photography committee, so already got to use my new grip! :) Yay!
Back to the fun, just wanted to share.....
Cindi
andiegoodman
08-27-2007, 05:08 AM
Is it true that a photographer scored 100 on TWO prints? That is what a little birdie told me. Just checking..............
Marc_Benjamin
08-27-2007, 11:09 AM
BTW, do the merits that you get at this comp come w/ seals that count the 08 nationals?
Cindi_Penrod
08-27-2007, 12:53 PM
Is it true that a photographer scored 100 on TWO prints? That is what a little birdie told me. Just checking..............
It IS true, Andie. I chatted with him last night. Two perfect scores!! Sweet, eh??
Mark, no, but the next level (SEPPA) does if I'm not mistaken.
andiegoodman
08-27-2007, 02:16 PM
Cindi, you are correct. This is only a state convention so no seals. It has to receive an 80 or above at SEPPA (or any regional convention) to be an automatic national merit.
Lori_Clapp
08-27-2007, 03:57 PM
Are you going to tell us who it is?????????
Keith_A_Howe
08-27-2007, 05:50 PM
Ok Some one tell us who did the 100's and how all the ourppa.com members did.
Keith
Jackie_Haggerty
08-27-2007, 07:01 PM
:) We're waaaiiiiiting!
Lori_Clapp
08-27-2007, 07:12 PM
Whew, I thought I was missing the obvious, but if Jackie and Keith can't even guess - I don't feel so bad!! Tell us!!!
Lori_Clapp
08-27-2007, 07:21 PM
Guess I stuttered!
Cindi_Penrod
08-28-2007, 03:14 AM
Hey, guys! I just got home. Sorry couldn't post earlier - I had limited connectivity most of the last 4 days.
I misspoke earlier when I said one of OurPPA members got a 98.... it was a 99! Congratulations, Sandra Pearce!
The fellow who got two 100s' name escapes me just now. I hadn't met him before this weekend. I'll get his name tomorrow. Did see both images today, though and they were awesome -- both art-tech and UBER creative.
This was my first merit ever.....
Feeling The Music
http://images.dpchallenge.com/images_portfolio/15266/orig/Copyrighted_Image_Reuse_Prohibited_578104.jpg
My other 3 entries scored 76, 78 & 78... a little disappointing, but gives me the drive to do better next time!!
Cheri_MacCallum
08-28-2007, 03:40 AM
I was happy to be one of the judges that gave Sandra that 99. I also met the guy that got two 100s. His first name is Fred, I didn't get his last name. but WOW!!!
Cindi_Penrod
08-28-2007, 04:07 AM
I was happy to be one of the judges that gave Sandra that 99. I also met the guy that got two 100s. His first name is Fred, I didn't get his last name. but WOW!!!
I photographed Cheri's seminar today!
It was fantastic, Cheri. I hated Painter before, swear I said I'd never touch it again, but you made it soo simple today! I'm so ready to give it another go! You looked great, btw, and I got some good shots over your shoulder while you were working, the room was too dark to get many crowd shots so I kept my lens on you most of the time. Thanks for the great session! :)
Cheri_MacCallum
08-28-2007, 04:57 AM
Thank you Cindy, I wish I could have met you! I don't leave tomorrow till around 3, so maybe tomorrow! Were you at the pajama party?
Congrats on the merit by the way!!!
Cindi_Penrod
08-29-2007, 02:17 PM
The guy who earned 2 100s is Fred Benson. He walked with like 20 awards. Becker, and President's etc.....
D._Craig_Flory
08-29-2007, 03:35 PM
The guy who earned 2 100s is Fred Benson. He walked with like 20 awards. Becker, and President's etc.....
Hi Cindi;
Becker ... is that award named for the late Robert Becker ? I own a limited edition book he wrote titled "Best of Show".
Don_Chick
08-29-2007, 05:31 PM
He walked with like 20 awards.
There's one in every gild!!! :eek: :eek:
andiegoodman
08-30-2007, 12:11 AM
Hi Cindi;
Becker ... is that award named for the late Robert Becker ? I own a limited edition book he wrote titled "Best of Show".
That it is, Craig. :D
andiegoodman
08-30-2007, 12:12 AM
There's one in every gild!!! :eek: :eek:
Yep but in NH, it is usually you or Steve. :eek: