Get Pushed Week 87 - Monday March 17 to Sunday March 23

[☠northy]

Hi folks...

first off, a repeat of the gentle reminder (in case anyone missed it last week) that you should take a few moments to look at your partner's recent efforts to see what they've done lots of, what perhaps they haven't worked on recently, and whether they are clearly involved in other challenges... the push can come in all shapes and sizes - so the fact that they are working on a month of macro or black and white shouldn't prevent you from coming up with a push... maybe a macro shot that tells a story, or a black and white shot of a flower if they have mostly done people and architecture...

similarly, if you're working on a specific theme, why not let your partner know at the same time as you're issuing your challenge to them?

the usual reminders:

1. some folks don't post much on the weekends, post in clumps (ie: 3 or 4 days of shots in one go) or are at a point in their project when they only post a few times a week... soooo - if your partner doesn't get back to you right away, or appears to be a few days behind, please give it a day or so before asking for a new partner...

2. HOWEVER, if you're partner hasn't posted in over a week and hasn't responded to their last challenge, please let me know... even if you are ok with taking the week off, letting me know helps me keep the list up to date and makes things easier for pairings the following week...

3. IF YOU NEED TO BOW OUT AFTER THE PAIRINGS HAVE BEEN POSTED please let me know asap in this thread AND please tag your partner... that way they know not to peruse your album, and if someone else pops up looking for a partner before i have a chance to check in, they will be able to sort things out themselves :)

4. i am not a techie and have no way to come up with a program that will prevent repeat pairings from occurring... sometimes it's easy enough to switch out, but not always... so if you end up with someone you've been partnered with before, consider it an opportunity to kick it up a notch now that you kinda know each other, or, y'know for revenge (did they make you do a high key selfie? spend hours trying to figure out how to get a water drop shot? shoot in colour?? ;p)... just sayin'

5. you do NOT need to post your get pushed shot to this thread (in fact it's almost better if you don't because it makes it more difficult for me to keep track of the things i need to do in terms of updating the list)... you DO need to be sure to tag your shot get-pushed-XX (the number above)...

6. and, as always, if i left you off by mistake (or left you in by mistake!), misspelt your name or otherwise mucked things up, please let me know...

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Week 86 Dates

-- Saturday / Sunday, March 8th and 9th - find your partner and issue a challenge
-- Monday March 10th thru Sunday March 16th - take a picture (or pictures) in response to the challenge issued to you, and post it with the tag: Get-Pushed-87, and comment on the photos taken in response to your challenge
-- Monday, March 17th - the winner of week 86 will pick 5 finalists for a vote

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How to play:

TO ISSUE A CHALLENGE

1. Find your partner from the list below and click on their name to get 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.


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. You really should do this because if nothing else, it helps the previous week's winner when they have to choose this week's finalists... besides, if someone is cruising the photos with a "get pushed" tag, they like to see what the challenge was when looking at your photo :)

6. Make sure to tag your shot for the challenge.... Get-Pushed-87

7. Tag your challenger in a COMMENT (not just your write-up). 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...


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.


Happy trails!
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@grapefruit with @semjaja
@bethanyjay with @nzsportpix
@mace508 with @jackie8
@obmcreations with @traceyhn
@mcsiegle with @kali66
@webfoot with @jagoto
@chloejackson with @rachelwithey
@kwaussies with @julieco
@salza with @pennyp
@deniseizzi with @joeymc
@mej2011 with @silverhorn
@gijo1610 with @photohoot
@kporte with @mumswaby
@so_lo_webb with @jocasta
@kirstenpicchick with @salbelle
@blahowd with @projectgaffa
@yvonneknitsknots with @filsie65
@mikegifford with @cgarner
@joansmor with @ikamera
@bella_ss with @blueberry1222
@vitaw with @brianarmoured
@lilminimonka with @bby
@la_photographic with @justaspark
@bernicrumb with @spanner
@huvesaker with @hjbenson
@paign with @brigette
@katiebrenkert with @swilde
@telemna with @mzzhope
@happysnapper65 with @ithinkithunk
@stacypie with @luka365
@heatheranne612 with @smevvy
@trinda with @mlulu191
@tcolemanklein with @deburahiru
@m9f9l with @aprilmilani
@palmilla with @francoise
@lifepause with @tomtom
@homeschoolmom with @teodw
@chris_mcewan with @neatz
@zosimasy with @dh
@bigugly with @momsta
@sianipops with @tstb
@kathyboyles with @cgoose
@trishaclancy with @katelyn13
@susale with @annika82
@smithak with @dibzgreasley
@sewsharyn with @annp2014
@archaeofrog with @socalgal
@summerfield with @hopess13
@kayceejay with @roseolivia
@thomastoth with @oopsadaisy
@scarybird with @ellisa
@smurfmuffin with @steampowered
@amyamoeba with @sjoblues
@stephomy with @luvmynynix

[Taffy]

I'm available if someone needs a partner this week.

[☠northy]

@taffy tx Taffy... i take it i should add you back to the list?

[Saxa van Eijnsbergen]

I would like to try this, but not sure if I am too late for this one (week 87)?

[Amy]

I'm out for this week, sorry :( can't really commit at the mo

[☠northy]

@taffy hey Taffy, perhaps you could pair up with @sjoblues as @amyamoeba had to bow out this week...

@overalvandaan hi Saxa - i will add you to the list for next week... for this week, i will pair you up with whoever comes next in search of a partner...

[Taffy]

@northy @sjoblues
Happy to do so!

[Taffy]

@northy Yes, do add me back in -- I've missed this challenge!

[Brigette]

@paign @northy

This week and next week (23rd) i will need to sit out i think. Going to be a busy week - and on friday am heading to Melbourne! (yay) for 5 days. Sorry to be a pain!

look forward to joining back in 2 weeks time
Brigette

[☠northy]

@overalvandaan hey Saxa, how about you pair up with @paign as her partner @brigette is having to bow out this week

[Saxa van Eijnsbergen]

@northy @paign yes, I'll pair up with Ashley!

[Paul "Snapchap" Everest]

@northy Although I have issued a challenge to @smurfmuffin I realise that I have had Rachael before. Do you want to reassign me?

[Heather Mitchell]

@northy Hi, can you please take me off the list for this week? I'm in a bit of a photography slump lately, so I'm not sure if I'll be able to complete the challenge.

[Rachael]

@northy @steampowered I;m quite happy with Paul's challenge - although it might take some doing Paul lol - but will be guided by you both

[☠northy]

@steampowered hey Paul - repeat pair-ups happen and there's no reason why you shouldn't continue paired up with @smurfmuffin this week (see reminder 4 up above)... i have to figure out a new partner for @smevvy as her partner @heatheranne612 is bowing out for this week... so it would be possible to split you and Rachael up if you want... let me know!

[Paul "Snapchap" Everest]

@northy @smurfmuffin I'm happy to make Rachael suffer again if it is OK with her!

[Heather]

don't worry if you don't find anyone for me this week. I've always got plenty to be getting on with :)

[Kristen]

@northy I think my partner, @happysnapper65 may be MIA. I see no active posts since March 11th. Not sure if I should wait or get a new partner....

[Boo]

I am totally failing to do any of the tasks set for me by wonderful people on here. I don't want to spoil this for others so maybe it is best to throw me in the pile of no goods. Maybe you will let me back when I can concentrate a bit more. I think I need to just chill for a few weeks. Means you have to find a partner for my partner this week...sorry...gawd I HATE letting people down.

[Stephanie]

@northy I think I'd like to play!!!!!! Add me in for the next challenge (or this one if someone needs me!) Thanks.

[☠northy]

@ithinkithunk hey Kristen... she's posted to a thread on another topic that she's travelling with limited internet access, so how about you pair up with @smevvy for this week?

@hjbenson - as your partner has had to bow out this week, how about you pair up with @stephan_haay

@huvesaker no worries Boo - take a breath and let me know when you're ready to jump back in...

@smurfmuffin @steampowered leaving you two paired up for this week to avoid confusing things...

[Paul "Snapchap" Everest]

@northy @smurfmuffin Okey cokey!

[Harry J Benson]

@northy I will contact @stephan_haay today - thanks for the update

[Mei Photography]

@northy Hi! I'd love to join in the next Get Pushed challenge if there's a partner available?

Thanks!

[☠northy]

@mei_photography hi Mei... i'll add you to the list to get paired up next week... for this week, there isn't anyone looking for a partner right now, but if someone comes along, i can pair you up with them...

[Paul J]

@northy Hi northy. First, thank you for selection of my photo this week. Honored to be on the list out of all these superb shots and photographers. Second, I think my push partner is lost if film-land somewhere, no activity since 2/27, push 86 missed out as well. Just thought maybe you would want to know.

[☠northy]

@bigugly hey Paul... i can't take responsibility for your shot being in the group for voting - they were chosen by week 85's winner :)

as for @momsta, yeah - it does look like she's mia...

you could check in with @mei_photography - she's expressed an interest in playing this week!

[Paul J]

Ahh, okay. Well then thanks for all you do for this challenge. I'll see about mei. Thanks!

[Mei Photography]

@bigugly @northy sounds great to me! I'm in if you are Paul. X

[JulieCo]

@northy Hi Northy, I've had no response from my partner @kwaussies so far and it's now evening on Weds with her in Australia. Don't worry about a replacement. I'll think of a challenge for myself this week but won't tag it. Looking forward to another chance next week

[Paul J]

@mei_photography Hi Mei, I left a push for you on your 16 Mar Sacre Coeur photo, have fun.

[☠northy]

@julieco tx for the heads up... maybe i should think of some generic challenges for when this happens :)

[Keith Porteous]

@northy Struggling a little at present, can you please leave me off the push challenge for a bit until I am back on track? Thanks!

[JulieCo]

@northy I think the idea of a few "generic challenges" is a great one, which would help for MIAs but also when a challenge is the same as a previous one which happens sometimes.

[Megan]

Please remove me from get pushed next week. I havent been giving the challenge the attention it deserves! I may start up again in the future

[Debs Stott]

Please remove me from next week for a little while, I am a bit snowed with finishing off my thesis and do not need any distractions, as welcome as they are!