Photography Fan Rats

[The Shadow]

Fellow Rats :
My son, Joe, is in a digital photography competition.
He's actually pretty good (thank God he inherited talent from his mom!)
If you get a chance, I'd greatly appreciate it if you would check out his photos and cast a vote (stars at bottom of page) for him.

http://www.artistswanted.org/kleerp

Thanks so much - The Shadow

[Little Whiskey]

nice work.

my fav is the EL and the Steel Plant

[The Shadow]

nice work.

my fav is the EL and the Steel Plant

Thanks.
He's a good kid, too.
Bonus.

[Little Whiskey]

nice work.

my fav is the EL and the Steel Plant

Thanks.
He's a good kid, too.
Bonus.

he gets that from his mom too? :D

[retailguy]

It's a proven fact that crochety old men who hate Brett Favre raise photographers.

Shadow, you got my vote anyways. :wink:

[The Shadow]

nice work.

my fav is the EL and the Steel Plant

Thanks.
He's a good kid, too.
Bonus.

he gets that from his mom too? :D

LOL.
And yes.

[The Shadow]

It's a proven fact that crochety old men who hate Brett Favre raise photographers.

Shadow, you got my vote anyways. :wink:

I've always wondered exactly why that is, ya know?
And thank you very much.

[SkinBasket]

Don't forget you can vote once every 24 hours people.

[pbmax]

Done. Good luck Shadow and Son.

[The Shadow]

Don't forget you can vote once every 24 hours people.

Thanks, Skin.
You da MAN!

[The Shadow]

Done. Good luck Shadow and Son.


Thanks, pbmax :
You da MAN (also).

[The Shadow]

PS : His main competition appears to be an Israeli lass who posts boob shots - and while it goes against my grain, I have to favor my son's stuff over nakey-nudie.

[SkinBasket]

PS : His main competition appears to be an Israeli lass who posts boob shots - and while it goes against my grain, I have to favor my son's stuff over nakey-nudie.

Maybe you should give us the link to that one... you know... just in the interests of artistic exploration and all.

[SkinBasket]

Never mind. I found her and I am not happy about it.

[Freak Out]

Check out these birthing pics.......not for the squeamish.

http://www.artistswanted.org/pattiramos

[MJZiggy]

Check out these birthing pics.......not for the squeamish.

http://www.artistswanted.org/pattiramos

yeah, but that one shot is hilarious. Kid looks like as soon as he gets out, he's punching that damn doctor.

[mraynrand]

Check out these birthing pics.......not for the squeamish.

http://www.artistswanted.org/pattiramos

yeah, but that one shot is hilarious. Kid looks like as soon as he gets out, he's punching that damn doctor.

Dude gets squeezed out in an ordeal of mutual agony and spends the rest of his life trying to get back in.

[pbmax]

Did the child with inky foot just vote immediately after birth? That's a serious Get Out The Vote effort.

[Tarlam!]

Never mind. I found her and I am not happy about it.

Yeah but she's got 4 times the number of votes. Wait till the Rats start clicking every 24 hours!

I voted her a single star, bring her star average right down!

[The Shadow]

Never mind. I found her and I am not happy about it.

Yeah but she's got 4 times the number of votes. Wait till the Rats start clicking every 24 hours!

I voted her a single star, bring her star average right down!

It's always hard to compete with boob shots.
If you Rats like Joe's photos, I hope you will send a positive vote his way every now & then.
Each is greatly appreciated.

[ThunderDan]

Never mind. I found her and I am not happy about it.

Yeah but she's got 4 times the number of votes. Wait till the Rats start clicking every 24 hours!

I voted her a single star, bring her star average right down!

It's always hard to compete with boob shots.
If you Rats like Joe's photos, I hope you will send a positive vote his way every now & then.
Each is greatly appreciated.

I gave your son 5 stars will vote every few days.

[The Shadow]

Never mind. I found her and I am not happy about it.

Yeah but she's got 4 times the number of votes. Wait till the Rats start clicking every 24 hours!

I voted her a single star, bring her star average right down!

It's always hard to compete with boob shots.
If you Rats like Joe's photos, I hope you will send a positive vote his way every now & then.
Each is greatly appreciated.

I gave your son 5 stars will vote every few days.

ThunderDan :
I will give YOU a 5 vote in the Nice Guy contest!

[The Shadow]

Thanks, guys, for your kindness.
http://www.artistswanted.org/kleerp

[Little Whiskey]

so how is he doing against the competition? when does voting end?

[The Shadow]

so how is he doing against the competition? when does voting end?

The winner will be announced in July - and it's the highest total WITH the highest rating.
Right now, Joe seems to be doing well - his main competition is the porn lady - with over 2000 votes- but she has a 4.7, while he has a 4.8.
So : every vote is now crucial. I can only hope Joe continues to garner '5's (thanks, Rats!) while the other ratings stay lower.
If he wins, drinks are on me for every single Packer Rat!

[Little Whiskey]

which porn lady? there seems to be a few future porn photographers on there.

[The Shadow]

which porn lady? there seems to be a few future porn photographers on there.

Joe's site is :
http://www.artistswanted.org/kleerp
A 5 STAR vote would be mightily appreciated!!!

The main porn ladies are :

http://www.artistswanted.org/roniriver2

http://www.artistswanted.org/jessefox

[Guiness]

I like your son's work - Final Fantasy inspired? Top marks from me.

I also like the pothole lady - not necessarily artisitic, more some creative photoshoping, but it made me laugh!

Is there a way to get a list of the artists so you can browse them? I looked at the view the work page, and it seemed to cycle a few pages with some artists on them; I noticed your son's work didn't come up.

[The Shadow]

I like your son's work - Final Fantasy inspired? Top marks from me.

I also like the pothole lady - not necessarily artisitic, more some creative photoshoping, but it made me laugh!

Is there a way to get a list of the artists so you can browse them? I looked at the view the work page, and it seemed to cycle a few pages with some artists on them; I noticed your son's work didn't come up.

Personally, I am not 100% sure the whole setup is legit. Some come up 2 out of 3 screens - and some hardly ever appear.
Still, trying to do the best we can.
Appreciate your support.

[ThunderDan]

Another 5 stars today.

[The Shadow]

Another 5 stars today.

Thank you so much.

[Little Whiskey]

so is he taking the cash or the $1.2 mil apartment in NY?

[The Shadow]

so is he taking the cash or the $1.2 mil apartment in NY?


You think he ever tells his father what he is thinking?

[MichiganPackerFan]

That was some really cool work!

[Freak Out]

There is a lot of very good work in there.

[The Shadow]

Fellow Rats :
First of all, I know quite well that this post belongs in the Romper Room, but I beg your indulgence (as a longtime Rat) just this once as an injustice is being done, and I'd like to ask for your help.
My son, Joe, is in a photo contest, where site visitors can vote for the photo collections they like. He's pretty good (I think) - and a real stand-up kid (a Packer person) to boot. He always plays fairly - and it breaks my heart to see him getting jobbed.
He was doing really great in this contest -until today. Someone has -all today - entered a ton of poor votes to bring him down from a 4.8 rating to a 4.4.
I know how this is happening - and I have a pretty good idea who is doing it, and it's just not right.
Anyway, if you would like to help, PLEASE visit the site :
http://www.artistswanted.org/kleerp

If you like his photos, please give him a '5' STAR rating (stars at bottom of photo).

(By the way, if you check out some of the other artists' contributions, you should also be able to quickly figure out who is trying to 'fix' the contest).

Anyway, I apologize again for posting here amid all things Packer - but I know what kind of folks you are, and think you might just be inclined to get a playing field a little more even.
Thanks!

[Little Whiskey]

LOL, I just hit em again. but maybe i'm doing the same thing they are doing. oh well!

[The Shadow]

LOL, I just hit em again. but maybe i'm doing the same thing they are doing. oh well!

Well, all I can do is keep trying.
http://www.artistswanted.org/kleerp

If you like his work, please cast a 5 star vote for him.

[The Shadow]

Here are the current stats. The winner is highest average + highest vote total. If you like Joe's photos, please cast a 5 STAR vote for him?
Thanks.

http://www.artistswanted.org/kleerp

http://www.artistswanted.org/roniriver2
http://www.artistswanted.org/jessefox
http://www.artistswanted.org/ethanjames

[The Shadow]

Here's his shot of Wrigley - taken a few days ago :
http://www.flickr.com/photos/7604565@N06/4613714432/

Next : Lambeau!

[Tarlam!]

Here's his shot of Wrigley - taken a few days ago :
http://www.flickr.com/photos/7604565@N06/4613714432/

Next : Lambeau!

Great stuff! Can't wait for Lambeau. Hope he does more than just one photo. Love to see him do an image of the statues, for instance. Can he afford a chopper? A great areal would be too cool!!

[HowardRoark]

Here is a pretty cool picture before the Dallas game this past year.....notice the jets. I was coming out a door on the elevated walkway at this instant, being "ssshhhhh'ed" by a nice lady usher because of the anthem.

http://jetpix.com/lambeau/Flyover600_DSC0821.jpg

[GBRulz]

Your son has a fantastic eye. However, I guess I'm just old school and I love photography that tells a story on it's own, without the need of photoshopping and HDRing it to death. It's overkill, IMO. Anyhow, I gave him 5 stars for ya !

[The Shadow]

Ok, boys, due to flack from the contest, it's time to ask you to pull back. As you know, it was my intention to have you view the contest and make your own choices on the worthiness of the work displayed. I certainly can't make anyone's mind up for them, and I didn't try.
Now, apparently there is a bit of a firestorm raging, complete with hurt feelings on the part of some contestants. I am still not sure what the problem is, but out of deference to my son's wishes, I guess I am asking that you consider the contest closed.
Again, it was simply my intention to bring the contest to your attention, ask you to visit the site, and judge the work for yourselves.
Thanks for your participation - I'm glad so many of you enjoyed viewing the fine work.

[Little Whiskey]

denied! once you turn the rat machine on you can never turn it off!!! :lol:

[GBRulz]

Ok, boys, :roll:

[MadScientist]

These internet voting things are just fundamentally flawed. I can understand the hard feelings as the contest will devolve to social networking instead of art appreciation.

In any event, your son has talent, and I hope he gets some good exposure from this.

[The Shadow]

Please visit Joe's new photo site. Try the Slideshow option.
Reviews would be helpful! Thanks!
http://josephlekas.zenfolio.com/

[The Shadow]

New, Chicago-based contest.
If you have a moment, punch "Dig It" next to any photos you like.
Ok? (sorry, no naked women this time!)

The Old Shadow

http://www.capturemychicago.com/users/JoeLekas

[MJZiggy]

New, Chicago-based contest.
If you have a moment, punch "Dig It" next to any photos you like.
Ok? (sorry, no naked women this time!)

The Old Shadow

http://www.capturemychicago.com/users/JoeLekas

You shouldn't tell them that up front...now they'll never click... :lol:

[The Shadow]

New, Chicago-based contest.
If you have a moment, punch "Dig It" next to any photos you like.
Ok? (sorry, no naked women this time!)

The Old Shadow

http://www.capturemychicago.com/users/JoeLekas

You shouldn't tell them that up front...now they'll never click... :lol:

Perhaps the limp-wristed Rats?

[retailguy]

New, Chicago-based contest.
If you have a moment, punch "Dig It" next to any photos you like.
Ok? (sorry, no naked women this time!)

The Old Shadow

http://www.capturemychicago.com/users/JoeLekas

You shouldn't tell them that up front...now they'll never click... :lol:

Perhaps the limp-wristed Rats?

harlan is too busy to click as he's saving the planet in fyi. sorry shadow but you're screwed.

[The Shadow]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwUIXcUW_60

http://www.capturemychicago.com/

[Freak Out]

New, Chicago-based contest.
If you have a moment, punch "Dig It" next to any photos you like.
Ok? (sorry, no naked women this time!)

The Old Shadow

http://www.capturemychicago.com/users/JoeLekas

Hey Shadow....your kid has talent for sure.....great subjects...I'm just not a real fan of some of the effects or filters he uses in some of the night images. I guess he's going for kind of the high pressure sodium light look....but I'm not sure. Nice stuff for sure just not my cup of tea.

I "dug" them. :D

Any other links to his work?

[Freak Out]

I dig these.

http://www.capturemychicago.com/photos/39535

http://www.capturemychicago.com/photos/39677

http://www.capturemychicago.com/photos/39539

[MJZiggy]

I dig these.

http://www.capturemychicago.com/photos/39535

http://www.capturemychicago.com/photos/39677

http://www.capturemychicago.com/photos/39539

Me too.

[retailguy]

I dig these.

http://www.capturemychicago.com/photos/39535

http://www.capturemychicago.com/photos/39677

http://www.capturemychicago.com/photos/39539

Me too.

+2

[The Shadow]

New, Chicago-based contest.
If you have a moment, punch "Dig It" next to any photos you like.
Ok? (sorry, no naked women this time!)

The Old Shadow

http://www.capturemychicago.com/users/JoeLekas

Hey Shadow....your kid has talent for sure.....great subjects...I'm just not a real fan of some of the effects or filters he uses in some of the night images. I guess he's going for kind of the high pressure sodium light look....but I'm not sure. Nice stuff for sure just not my cup of tea.

I "dug" them. :D

Any other links to his work?

This is his new site :
http://josephlekas.zenfolio.com/
And Chicago's Ch 2 News had a bit on his work :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwUIXcUW_60

Thanks for the interest!

[The Shadow]

http://www.capturemychicago.com/

Great new CBS contest dealing strictly with Chicago.