I think I'd agree with Bob. Wonder what the probabilities of winning are for women vs. men. That would be too much work to figure out, but I would bet they're vastly different and we're at a huge disadvantage.
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I think I'd agree with Bob. Wonder what the probabilities of winning are for women vs. men. That would be too much work to figure out, but I would bet they're vastly different and we're at a huge disadvantage.
bigabyte
somebody shut me the fark up.
We've already proven the wives are always on top. Do we really need to go over that again?
I'm going to go over that again with my wife.
I'm going to go over that again with my wife.
Will work for bbq
Babbling Farker
Duh....... the landing is a lot softer if your the last one off the cliff. :thumb:
fingerlickin'
Quintessential Chatty Farker
I wish I wouldn't know that. But thanks for the info. Temptation is the devil. It's so much more fun not knowing.
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SirPorkaLot
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From my perspective:
I cook what I like eating. Turns out comfort food isn't so photogenic, at least not with my limited skills.
So I find myself going outside my normal cook, being more creative.
All do to the Throwdowns.
I look at these just like I look at comp BBQ. As long as I don't place DAL, and I have fun, learn something and grow in my cooking, then it was a successful competition.
There are a lot better cooks and a lot better photographers on here than I could ever hope to be, so there is always room for improvement on my end.
That is why I enter, and suggest that others do the same regardless of the level of skills ( cooking or photography) you may have.
When I vote, I vote with my stomach. Which dish speaks to me.
I cook what I like eating. Turns out comfort food isn't so photogenic, at least not with my limited skills.
So I find myself going outside my normal cook, being more creative.
All do to the Throwdowns.
I look at these just like I look at comp BBQ. As long as I don't place DAL, and I have fun, learn something and grow in my cooking, then it was a successful competition.
There are a lot better cooks and a lot better photographers on here than I could ever hope to be, so there is always room for improvement on my end.
That is why I enter, and suggest that others do the same regardless of the level of skills ( cooking or photography) you may have.
When I vote, I vote with my stomach. Which dish speaks to me.
tish
Quintessential Chatty Farker
Gee, Bob... I'm tempted to enter it now just to see if you're right. :becky: I think it will be a while before I enter a TD, if ever. You guys all make it look easy, but I know it's a lot of work. I was so wiped out after making that pp and fattie, that I've been down for the count, and good for nothing ever since.
I just want to say kudos to those of you who've won once or twice, and yet continue to post amazing entries. Phrasty with one farkin' win? Landarc with two? How the heck is that possible?? :shock: But the numbers don't lie. It's no exaggeration to say I'm in awe.
bigabyte
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I know, right? And then to think that I have two wins...
How the fark did THAT happen?:der:
But this isn't all about me.:becky:
caseydog
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Jason, over in the Photography Tips thread, I showed how I shoot most of my entries. A point and shoot camera, a table, and a window is all you need.
Here is that post...
Okay, here is a super-simple setup that anyone with a half decent camera can use. I used this exact setup to shoot these shots for throwdowns, using my Canon G12 point-and-shoot, in Program mode...
It is this easy. I moved my kitchen table over to my kitchen window. I set the food on the table. I aimed the camera. I took about a dozen pictures at slightly different angles, so I could choose the best on the computer.
No flash. Just natural light from behind the subject. Here is what it looks like when I shoot...
CD
caseydog
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caseydog
somebody shut me the fark up.
I think bigabyte and I have both won with eggplant and SPAM in one dish -- and mine also had cream of mushroom soup in it, too. :bow:
CD
caseydog
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Just as a point of reference, your wins came after you got the new camera and your food stopped looking ... so blue. Perhaps this is an argument for better quality photos. Think how many wins you could've had if you'd gotten that $90 camera a couple years back.
fingerlickin'
Quintessential Chatty Farker
CD,
Thanks for the heads up on the photography thread. I have seen your post there before and I have tried that with good results, although not on any of my TD entries as of yet. The reason being is for some reason it seems as though it's always dark outside at the time I need to take these pics. So, now I've been trying to work on using the manual settings on my point and shoot to get some decent pics with interior lighting. I think once the voting poll for the cook it like a brisket TD comes out I will be a lot more satisfied with my photo. Before now all I did was "point and shoot." I'll head back over to the thread and see if I can wrangle any more useful info. Google may be my friend here since I don't know much about what the manual setting actually are, I just change them around until it looks better. :redface:
Thanks for the heads up on the photography thread. I have seen your post there before and I have tried that with good results, although not on any of my TD entries as of yet. The reason being is for some reason it seems as though it's always dark outside at the time I need to take these pics. So, now I've been trying to work on using the manual settings on my point and shoot to get some decent pics with interior lighting. I think once the voting poll for the cook it like a brisket TD comes out I will be a lot more satisfied with my photo. Before now all I did was "point and shoot." I'll head back over to the thread and see if I can wrangle any more useful info. Google may be my friend here since I don't know much about what the manual setting actually are, I just change them around until it looks better. :redface:
I would be very interested to hear what you discover. I have the same issues on interior pictures at night... :doh:
bigabyte
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You know what, I think you might be right, it's all about the money and using the best equipment!:becky: I never would have thought I would spend that much money for a picture-taker thingie.:becky:Just as a point of reference, your wins came after you got the new camera and your food stopped looking ... so blue. Perhaps this is an argument for better quality photos. Think how many wins you could've had if you'd gotten that $90 camera a couple years back.
Actually, especially considering the pics you have cranked out with your point and shoot (as evidenced in that photo help thread), and the fact that you don't bring your best "photo game", I personally am very interested to see what can come out. But then again, I'm a TD Ho.:laugh:
Give it to me BABY!
caseydog
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I wouldn't mess with manual, unless you are wanting to "bracket your exposures." (Google)
In winter months, when it is often dark when I finish my cooks, I emulate my window set-up with artificial lighting.
Where the window would be, hang a cheap white sheet and shine a light through it.
I'll see if I can rig something up and post in in Photography Tips.
CD
landarc
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I shoot a lot at night, white balance for light source is key. I do shootbon auto usually. Of course, I am usibg a Canon 40D with a 50mm f1.8 lens, often called a 'food bloggers lens'
I can't find the food blogger lens button on my Polaroid... :tsk:
No... Do you know one I could talk to? :heh:
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