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10/10/2007 12:22:32 AM · #1 |
| Is it supposed to be ONE pencil only? |
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10/10/2007 12:36:53 AM · #2 |
| It would seem that it would be a pencil masquerading as NOT a pencil. |
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10/10/2007 02:25:04 AM · #3 |
Gimme a break ... make sure there's at least one pencil in the photo which seems to be doing something other than "fulfilling the role of a pencil" -- presumably either writing or erasing something.
Anything else you include in the photo should be entirely up to you, the photographer -- if your other props happen to include other pencils, so be it; it seems NBD to me.
It seems to me that if it was meant to specify that you can use exactly one and only one pencil, it would have said "include exactly one pencil ..." in the Challenge description. Logically, in this type of situation, "include a ..." is the same as "Include one or more ..."
Challenges are not intended to be solely interpreted as photojournalism assignments or catalog shots -- though you are free to shoot in those styles if you choose -- but also as a source of inspiration for people to create art containing a subject they hadn't previously considered, and to try and convey any revelations they've experienced to you, the viewer. |
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10/10/2007 02:36:09 AM · #4 |
Breathe General breathe...!
Hehehehe!
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10/10/2007 02:43:41 AM · #5 |
Originally posted by GeneralE:
Logically, in this type of situation, "include a ..." is the same as "Include one or more ..."
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Actually, logically, it's not the same.
But it doesn't really matter because the winning image will be of a 160 ton Sperm Whale and the pencil will be floating nearby and appear to be seaweed. 14 people will rate it a 4 because they don't see the pencil. 5 people will rate it between 2 to 3 because they didn't see it either. And one person will rate it a 1 and get mad about it after the challenge is over and start 3 different threads about it, of which 2 will be locked.
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10/10/2007 03:30:35 AM · #6 |
I dont think it was the crazy of a question, who knows, maybe it was.
For me there would be a difference in how I would tackle this depending on if i was restricted to a sole pencil or if i could include group of pencils together |
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10/10/2007 03:42:33 AM · #7 |
What a stupid challenge...
Now what can I make a pencil do? |
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10/10/2007 05:48:51 AM · #8 |
| Where are the "lead in my pencil jokes"? |
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10/10/2007 06:21:57 AM · #9 |
Originally posted by UNCLEBRO:
Where are the "lead in my pencil jokes"? |
see here :)
Message edited by author 2007-10-10 06:22:15.
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10/10/2007 06:55:38 AM · #10 |
Originally posted by pix-al:
What a stupid challenge...
Now what can I make a pencil do? |
Scratch your head with it.
Clean electrical contacts with the eraser.
Use the pencil lead (graphite) as a lock lubricant.
A Weapon when in danger.
Decorations for a desk & much more.. :) |
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10/10/2007 09:00:56 AM · #11 |
Originally posted by UNCLEBRO:
Where are the "lead in my pencil jokes"? |
What about the 'tampon behind the ear' jokes?! |
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10/10/2007 09:03:20 AM · #12 |
Originally posted by fir3bird:
. . . the winning image will be of a 160 ton Sperm Whale and the pencil will be floating nearby and appear to be seaweed. 14 people will rate it a 4 because they don't see the pencil. 5 people will rate it between 2 to 3 because they didn't see it either. And one person will rate it a 1 and get mad about it after the challenge is over and start 3 different threads about it, of which 2 will be locked. |
:- )
The only thing you forgot was the people raving about it being really 'Out of the box' and misunderstood . . and why is everyone so literal . . lol
You just want to be glad I'm not literal as well or I would point out that Sperm whale only grow to 40-50 tons :- )
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Message edited by author 2007-10-10 09:04:06. |
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10/10/2007 09:08:10 AM · #13 |
Originally posted by Jedusi:
Originally posted by fir3bird:
. . . the winning image will be of a 160 ton Sperm Whale and the pencil will be floating nearby and appear to be seaweed. 14 people will rate it a 4 because they don't see the pencil. 5 people will rate it between 2 to 3 because they didn't see it either. And one person will rate it a 1 and get mad about it after the challenge is over and start 3 different threads about it, of which 2 will be locked. |
:- )
The only thing you forgot was the people raving about it being really 'Out of the box' and misunderstood . . and why is everyone so literal . . lol
You just want to be glad I'm not literal as well or I would point out that Sperm whale only grow to 40-50 tons :- )
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AHA... but you see that is EXACTLY what would make it a winner... the fact that it is 4 to 5 times bigger than what it normally should be.
Ray
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10/10/2007 09:40:52 AM · #14 |
Originally posted by pix-al:
What a stupid challenge...
Now what can I make a pencil do? |
Inspiration can be found here perhaps? ==> Rock, Paper, Scissors
:-) |
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10/10/2007 10:11:30 AM · #15 |
Originally posted by glad2badad:
Originally posted by pix-al:
What a stupid challenge...
Now what can I make a pencil do? |
Inspiration can be found here perhaps? ==> Rock, Paper, Scissors
:-) |
Or here ? Pencil
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10/10/2007 10:17:54 AM · #16 |
there's a joke somewhere in here about a sperm whale and a lead pencil....but I struggle to find it.
:)
Stephanie
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10/10/2007 10:20:37 AM · #17 |
Originally posted by glad2badad:
Originally posted by pix-al:
What a stupid challenge...
Now what can I make a pencil do? |
Inspiration can be found here perhaps? ==> Rock, Paper, Scissors
:-) |
I understand how scissors can beat paper, and I get how rock can beat scissors, but there's no f**king way paper can beat rock. Is paper supposed to magically wrap around rock and leave it immobile? Why the hell can't paper do this to scissors? Screw scissors, why can't paper do this with people? Why aren't sheets of college ruled notebook paper constantly suffocating students as they take notes in class? I'll tell you why, because paper can't beat anybody. When I play rock paper scissors, I always choose rock. Then when somebody claims to have beaten me with their paper I can punch them in the face with my already clenched fist and say, oh shit, I'm sorry, I thought paper would protect you, you a**hole! |
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10/10/2007 10:26:34 AM · #18 |
Something like this maybe?
(From this great photographer and artist....)
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10/10/2007 10:38:02 AM · #19 |
Originally posted by hsolakidis:
Something like this maybe?
(From this great photographer and artist....) |
See, photos like this I don't get. While yes, it's got great contrast and it's technically well done, it has no interest for me. It's just two pencils and a wooden board. There's a pretty cool optical illusion of the shadow making it look like a triagle brace, but....I would rate this a 7. I don't understand why photos like this win ribbons.
This is not to offend anyone - please don't take it as ridicule. It just doesn't hold my interest.
Steph
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10/10/2007 10:42:59 AM · #20 |
I always look for creativity in my photos. I guess I like to think of a shot and go do it rather than looking around for it. This would get a 10 from me.
But that's just me.
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10/10/2007 10:53:46 AM · #21 |
Originally posted by fir3bird:
Actually, logically, it's not the same.
But it doesn't really matter because the winning image will be of a 160 ton Sperm Whale and the pencil will be floating nearby and appear to be seaweed. 14 people will rate it a 4 because they don't see the pencil. 5 people will rate it between 2 to 3 because they didn't see it either. And one person will rate it a 1 and get mad about it after the challenge is over and start 3 different threads about it, of which 2 will be locked. |
But then wouldn't the sperm whale be the main subject?? The challenge very clearly states that the pencil must be the main subject ;)
hehe
*honest officer, I am not trying to start trouble* :D |
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10/10/2007 10:57:42 AM · #22 |
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10/10/2007 12:34:43 PM · #23 |
True, your example is more beautiful. But I feel better making the photo than just capturing it.
It really is about just taking a photo and provoking thought, I think. I prefer doing the latter.
I 'll just shut up now because we 've hijacked the thread.
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10/10/2007 01:57:46 PM · #24 |
Originally posted by routerguy666:
Originally posted by glad2badad:
Originally posted by pix-al:
What a stupid challenge...
Now what can I make a pencil do? |
Inspiration can be found here perhaps? ==> Rock, Paper, Scissors
:-) |
I understand how scissors can beat paper, and I get how rock can beat scissors, but there's no f**king way paper can beat rock. Is paper supposed to magically wrap around rock and leave it immobile? Why the hell can't paper do this to scissors? Screw scissors, why can't paper do this with people? Why aren't sheets of college ruled notebook paper constantly suffocating students as they take notes in class? I'll tell you why, because paper can't beat anybody. When I play rock paper scissors, I always choose rock. Then when somebody claims to have beaten me with their paper I can punch them in the face with my already clenched fist and say, oh shit, I'm sorry, I thought paper would protect you, you a**hole! |
That is funny... because it's true!
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10/10/2007 02:15:31 PM · #25 |
here's a question, will mechanicall pencils count? or only wooden pencils?
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