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12/03/2012 10:07:24 AM · #1
no description?

are there any previous challenges similar,.since this seems to be the first of this particular challenge (I'm assuming since I see no Roman numerals)
12/03/2012 10:20:46 AM · #2
there have been 3 "from above" challenges, here is the first:
from above
12/03/2012 10:23:34 AM · #3
Without description it sounded too cryptical for me, considering that I'm not a mothertongue. I didn't think of the 'from above' connection.
12/03/2012 10:24:15 AM · #4
I assumed "over the top" is not literal, its a challenge to "go too far,"
perhaps to have reached the goal- as in, "folks, that last contribution put us 'over the top'"

but most likely, to take an outrageous exaggeration of a shot-

"outrageously overdone"

Message edited by author 2012-12-03 10:27:20.
12/03/2012 10:25:57 AM · #5
Originally posted by blindjustice:

I assumed "over the top" is not literal, its a challenge to "go too far" to take an outrageous exaggeration of a shot.


I was thinking its this and something literally jumping over the top of something else.
12/03/2012 10:30:51 AM · #6
so it's basically a free study where you can make your title tie in the shot?
12/03/2012 10:31:37 AM · #7
Originally posted by giantmike:

Originally posted by blindjustice:

I assumed "over the top" is not literal, its a challenge to "go too far" to take an outrageous exaggeration of a shot.


I was thinking its this and something literally jumping over the top of something else.


Now I'm completely lost... you have 3 different interpretations O.O
12/03/2012 10:47:34 AM · #8
Online dictionary definition is "Over-the-top" --> extremely or excessively flamboyant or outrageous (i.e. an over–the–top performance)

Of course going "over the top" of something is entirely plausible as well. Without the challenge description its subject to interpretation. Game on folks!

12/03/2012 11:32:30 AM · #9
I'd like to think that the lack of description implies that the topic can be interpreted either literally or figuratively. Meaning something that exceeds an upper limit, whether by physical excess (too much water in a glass) OR outrageousness in actions or attire (10" platform shoes)
12/03/2012 11:49:22 AM · #10
Originally posted by tanguera:

I'd like to think that the lack of description implies that the topic can be interpreted either literally or figuratively. Meaning something that exceeds an upper limit, whether by physical excess (too much water in a glass) OR outrageousness in actions or attire (10" platform shoes)


I'd like to think that tanguera is right about this, I think some freer interpretation would be nice in general. No description means "photographers gone wild"
12/03/2012 11:59:50 AM · #11
Originally posted by tanguera:

I'd like to think that the lack of description implies that the topic can be interpreted either literally or figuratively. Meaning something that exceeds an upper limit, whether by physical excess (too much water in a glass) OR outrageousness in actions or attire (10" platform shoes)


i concur.

im looking forward to seeing how its interpreted.
12/03/2012 01:24:12 PM · #12
"All my life I've been over the top/I don't know what I'm doing I don't wanna stop/All my life I've been over the top/Either you're in the way or you're with me/I don't wanna stop'.

Lyrics from Ozzy Osbourne's hit song, Over the Top.
12/03/2012 01:42:55 PM · #13
I think the first part of the Challenge is to determine what the Challenge means to you...

Sounds like fun... Might be time for me to re-up again.
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