Get Pushed Week 26 - Monday Jan 14 to Sunday Jan 20

January 13th, 2013

So - 'tis that time of the week again... We have oodles of players for get pushed this week and hopefully i've got everything sorted...

btw, a few of the seasoned players noted that i had changed the tagging system and found this confusing... my apologies... i have reverted back to the original tagging system...

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First off, some info about this challenge:

Q. What is "get pushed"?

A. Each week in "get pushed" you will be paired up with someone and you will each challenge the other to shoot something a little different than they would normally shoot. So if your partner mostly takes photographs of nature, you might challenge them to take a picture of a person, or something urban. If they mostly shoot big things, you might challenge them to shoot something small. Or perhaps a challenge might be to develop a skill such as shooting white-on-white, low-key, long exposures, etc.

The objective is to try something new and quite possibly out of your comfort zone. You also get the bonus of meeting folks on 365 you might not otherwise interact with.

Q. Do I need a DSLR, expensive equipment or fancy software to play?

A. Nope! If you're partner challenges you to do something that you simply cannot do (don't have the equipment, can't afford it, can't McGiver it), then say so. You know your limits - don't be afraid to speak up. But do remember that the point of "get pushed" is to try something new and I am pretty sure you can adjust the settings on a lot of point and shoot cameras ;p

Q. How do I know what would be a "push" for my partner?

A. Read their profile and look back through the last couple of months of their project (hint for newbies, since you don't have a lot of photos in your project yet, please be sure to post some info about what kinds of photos you like to take in your profile). If it looks like your partner is a seasoned photog who's already done everything, you can always get creative - ask them to tell a story in photographs, take a photo of a scene that reminds them of their favorite book or movie, take one photo and process it in 3 different ways, etc.

Q. What is the schedule?

A. The schedule runs something like this:
Saturday-ish: I will announce the pairings
Monday to Sunday: you take and post your picture(s) for the challenge AND you comment on the picture(s) taken for the challenge by your partner
the following Monday: the person who won previous week's challenge will pick 5 photos from the pool for a vote

Q. Sounds like fun - how do I sign up?

A. Just respond to this thread and I will add you on the list

Q. What if I am going to be away for a week next month - can I still sign up now?

A. Yup! Just be sure to let me know before Friday of the week you will be away so I don't pair you up with anyone.

Q. Who are you and why are you running this challenge?

A. I'm just yer basic 365-er. I inherited the administration of this challenge from another 365-er, Jase Hoad, back in August when he left the site (altho' he's back now :D). The concept originally came from Flickr.

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So - here are this week's pairings... lots of people asked to get added over the past week, and a few of asked to be removed so it's quite possible i have mucked something up... please bear with me and we'll get things sorted...

-- if I've left you off the list when you should be on (or left you on when you should be off), please post to this thread ONLY and i will get it fixed... (it becomes awfully challenging to keep track when you post to other threads)

-- If you've never played before but want to join up, please post to this thread as well (but please be sure to read the general info above first)...

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Week 26 Dates

-- Sunday, Jan 13 - find your partner and issue a challenge
-- Monday Jan 14 thru Sunday Jan 20 - take a picture in response to the challenge issued to you, and post it with the tag: Get-Pushed-26, and comment on the photos taken in response to your challenge
-- Monday, Jan 21 - winner of week 25 will pick 5 finalists for a vote

NOTE:
If you are paired up with someone who seems to have gone MIA (does not post a challenge to you by Tuesday at midnight GMT), please let me know by responding to this thread...

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How to play:

A. to issue a challenge:

1. Find your partner from the list below. The easiest way to find someone (if you don't follow them) is to put their "@" name in the search box on the top right of the screen and hit the magnifying glass... it will take you to a list of discussion threads where that person has posted... find where they've posted and click on their thumbnail - that will take you to their profile...

2. Browse through the last couple of months of photos to get a feel for what they shoot and don't shoot etc.

3. Post an introduction on their last photo, and also issue the challenge you are setting.

B. To respond to a challenge:

4. You have until midnight next Sunday, to take and post your shot or shots.

5. When posting your shot write a short description about who challenged you, what the challenge was, what you found hard about it etc.

6. Make sure to tag your shot for the challenge.... the tag format is Get-Pushed-XX... the XX stands for the week of the challenge... as this is week 26, use Get-Pushed-26

7. Tag your challenger in the COMMENTS (not just your write-up). PLEASE NOTE - you MUST tag your partner in a separate comment... tagging them in your write-up of your photo is not sufficient as it will not result in them getting a notification...

C. Also

8. it is nice to visit the photo that was made in response to your challenge and offer some comments and maybe even some constructive criticism...

9. On the Monday after the challenge is over, the winner of the previous week will pick 5 finalists for a vote, this can be based purely on their fav photos, who they felt best met the challenge etc, etc.

Have fun and be careful out there!

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@5unflow3r with @fegoss
@signsintime with @jeremiep
@wesspencephotography with @aud_c
@emrob with @aprilmilani
@stuckinoz with @tammeray
@attraversi with @phillyphotos
@missmercy with @evahenriette
@dmdfday with @3rdxoff
@abhijit with @annedavies
@mijade with @mikegifford
@emjay8 with @simster
@smevvy with @sjoblues
@m9f9l with @frida
@githaofegestal with @carolinedreams
@myhrhelper with @ewoods
@tinmaddog with @corgimom
@tulsapackerbacker with @summerfield
@jsorensenart with @sudweeks
@sarie with @egad
@mrmilner with @kph129
@mej2011 with @alrike
@rileyrox8 with @vincentgiesbert
@cameronknowlton with @jenniferrichelle
@hjbenson with @helixconcepts
@spirrowshoot with @pocketmouse
@synke with @godbreathed
@mrsbaldy with @rachelwithey
@hrhrr with @aspada
@mwac with @bristolrose
@glenvic with @slang
@kizzysmom with @mgirard
@smallbirdonawire with @jwlynn64
@thejohnson4 with @nicolaeastwood
@zrhanson with @lottebgl
@jjefferies with @mah68
@louienumber4 with @nadahfeteih
@dlaxton with @sparkle
@aliwarner with @gwhit123
@amandalomonaco with @jojackson
@rishi with @zshadowwalker
@simster with @oconnor71
@mandyj92 with @soupermario
@ryanarra2 with @fullcircle
@judis with @cbodey
@lindseying with @archaeofrog
@janesheriff with @spankyjane
@julieco with @wenbow
@ggshearron with @mmartin
@hopess13 with @lolanae
@amandakay129 with @kiddik
@sadiec with @chemicalleo
@alisonp with @valhamil
@jannkc with @sharonaddison
@boltonboy with @katharinehubbard
@melwolters with @june
@melissapike with @julietnotromeo
@pizzaboy with @salemslot
@jsweber with @guaranteed
@richwood with @la_photographic
@rainechan with @gigiz
@wadazomo with @jeremiep
@kathyo with @salza
@l2lumom with @christinesmith
@eyeamzav with @istacy1011
@peterdegraaff with @laurenjessopphotography
@ltodd with @alicew31

January 13th, 2013

Lauren J.

I'm paired up with Peter (@peterdegraaff) for the second time, but if he doesn't mind, I can keep the pairing as I failed miserably last time. :) Peter, if you want to change, I don't mind at all.

January 13th, 2013