50 states challenge - DPChallenge Forums

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0L USM

02/18/2008 04:38:13 PM · #1

All info and updated list of participants can be found here on the posting thread.

Basically we're doing a 'post card' type shot for each state (no lettering on it though, just the image). We do not have a deadline as of right now, we are waiting for better weather! Feel free to sign up for a state even if someone is already representing it, the more the merrier! Anyone can PM me if they have any questions. At the end we will be doing a collage of some sort showcasing everyone's work. I am hoping we will be able to do many different collages, that way the states with more than one person can be used twice.

Thanks and have fun!

Ashley

Message edited by author 2008-02-27 16:09:29.

karmat

Apple iPhone 7

02/18/2008 04:40:48 PM · #2

I'll do NC.

Just a word of advice -- don't try mailing anything. It inevitably gets lost. I would recommend either the "postcard" approach, or think of an object everyone would have access to and photograph that in your state.

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

02/18/2008 04:42:52 PM · #3

Originally posted by karmat:

Sounds good, I'm not too creative, I keep thinking of things like a hair brush or a neck tie...how boring am I!! Hopefully everyone else will have better ideas!!! I think the postcard theme could lend us some amazing shots!! Maybe we could do two shots, something more serious (postcard) and then something silly!!

LeeD

Canon EOS-30D

02/18/2008 04:44:04 PM · #4

I'll take SC. I'm headed to Charleston in a couple of weeks which pretty much epitomizes our great state.

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

02/18/2008 04:45:20 PM · #5

Originally posted by LeeD:

I'll take SC. I'm headed to Charleston in a couple of weeks which pretty much epitomizes our great state.

You're in!

LeeD

Canon EOS-30D

02/18/2008 04:46:00 PM · #6

Our state flag is a palmetto tree and crescent moon

If you wanted to do something "state" related.

nomad469

Nikon D700

Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

02/18/2008 04:46:59 PM · #7

count me in for 1 Texas slot ...
Because TX is so big and diverse ... you may want to have several from here. (just an idea)

Tuckersmom

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ1

02/18/2008 04:47:02 PM · #8

Count me in for Delaware!

02/18/2008 04:49:26 PM · #9

****Also, just wanted to say that as far as a time frame goes, anytime between now and the end of march should be enough time, I'll start a new thread when we get atleast half the states taken to start posting, I was even thinking we could post our outtakes and get feedback on them, how about a final deadline of March 23rd (St. Patty's Day) and then we will all post our "FINAL" images on or after that day. What do you guys think about that? (I'm really wanting us to get some top notch images, that's why it will be a little over a month for one shot)****

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

02/18/2008 04:50:03 PM · #10

Originally posted by Tuckersmom:

Count me in for Delaware!

yeah, I was thinking about allowing multiple people for any given state, that way no one is left out!

edit: oops, meant to quote

nomad469, I'm always doing that!

Message edited by author 2008-02-18 16:56:02.

pamelasue

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

02/18/2008 04:50:15 PM · #11

I'll represent Michigan!

gwe21

Nikon D300

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4.0-5.6G ED

02/18/2008 05:23:41 PM · #12

I'll take Arkansas

slaakso

Olympus E-510

Olympus 50mm f/2.0 Macro ED Zuiko Digital

02/18/2008 05:26:17 PM · #13

I'll take Hawaii. There is no reason the there couldn't be more than one person for each state and each could take a different aspect or subject for the state. Just a thought.

Message edited by author 2008-02-18 17:27:40.

loseme

Canon EOS-50D

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

02/18/2008 06:46:38 PM · #14

Cool concept, I would be happy to do Colorado. Mayb eyou could even somehow have everyone take a photo and the combine them into a photoshop document that lays them out all pretty and then upload it so if people want to buy one they could.

An idea for that might just be simple squares, or a map of the US or world and then crop the photo to fit inside the state, so your end result is a big map but with photos instead of different colored states. I am not sure if I am explaining this well or at all.

DJWoodward

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

02/18/2008 07:10:11 PM · #15

I'll give it a shot for New Hampshire

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

02/18/2008 07:26:01 PM · #16

Originally posted by LeeD:

Our state flag is a palmetto tree and crescent moon ...

The mammal featured on our state flag is extinct ... :-(

FocusPoint

XIAOMI Redmi Note 8 Pro

02/18/2008 07:50:12 PM · #17

Ok, I got the NJ state :)

Message edited by author 2008-02-19 13:00:59.

Venom

Canon EOS R

Canon RF 24-105mm F/4L IS USM

02/18/2008 07:53:51 PM · #18

I'll take CA!

JerseyGenie

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

02/18/2008 07:56:21 PM · #19

Add me in for NJ, please. Looking forward to this. If the light bulb goes off with a brilliant idea I'll share. Don't hold your breath though!
Jeanne

Oooops just read that FocusPoint beat me to it. I work M-F in PA. I could do that one.

Message edited by author 2008-02-18 19:57:12.

jhess77

Nikon D700

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

02/18/2008 07:59:03 PM · #20

I will try for Washington state. I live on the east side of the state, anyone up for west side of WA?

Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8 VR DG IF-ED

02/18/2008 08:07:46 PM · #21

Originally posted by loseme:

I think that's a great idea!! I'm willing to give it a shot, I'm still learning photoshop, so I hope others will try as well!

ErikV

Nikon D7000

02/18/2008 08:20:36 PM · #22

I can do Ohio.

Originally posted by karmat:

Just a word of advice -- don't try mailing anything. It inevitably gets lost.

I agree with avoiding mailing things around, based not only on the above but also the fact that this project will take months to complete if something has to be sent to 50 different states.