Wonderful AA Photos - DPChallenge Forums

03/10/2005 06:21:46 PM · #1

I am so impressed with the majority of the AA photos. Where do YOU PEOPLE ALL LIVE? Darn it, I really need to get out of Kankakee (We have some cheap little gazebos David Lettermen donated to us years ago - LOL, but nothing fantastic like your photos reflect) Hmmm, I think I'm incredibly jealous!

Don't have to lock my threads - I enter, everyone else heads for the hills.

Message edited by author 2005-03-10 22:40:00.

03/10/2005 10:42:53 PM · #2

Okay , I'm a bore. See ya ...

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

03/10/2005 10:46:10 PM · #3

I think people tend not to respond to new threads on challenges underway after a few days, the other threads already have the bases covered...

Robt.

RayEthier

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

03/10/2005 10:46:37 PM · #4

Originally posted by woohoopepper:

Okay , I'm a bore. See ya ...

Not at all. Perhaps you might consider that a lot of folks were having dinner or doing other things, and considering the amount of threads that went by this site today, it could be argued that it didn't stay at the forefront very long.

Just a thought

Ray

Tamron SP AF 17-35mm f/2.8-4 Di LD Aspherical IF for Nikon

03/10/2005 10:51:15 PM · #5

Oh, okay. Thanks for being kind! (I posted the first one about 4 hours ago though). I thought people would be so proud of where they live. Unless everyone's hoppin' on a plane to fly to all these mountainous or exotic places just to get a shot at a ribbon!!! I guess it could be no one wants to give away where they live right now in case someone says "aha" that was your photo ...

dartompkins

Nikon D70s

03/10/2005 10:54:48 PM · #6

I know exactly how you feel. Ansel Adams . . . Oklahoma City. . . . I got nothing.

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

03/10/2005 10:59:05 PM · #7

Oklahoma brings to mind interesting dust bowl photos, maybe Dorthea Lange quality. I guess this is the wrong season though and not something to be wished for either. My all time favorite photo is the one of the migrant mother and children though, and maybe it wasn't even near Oklahoma...

RayEthier

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

03/10/2005 11:11:07 PM · #8

On a personal note I saw several outstanding photos that were not remotely connected with any exotic places. Some of them were trees standing majestically, others showed fields or rock formations.

I for one am very proud of where I live, and can assure you that there aren't any wonderful seascapes or mountainous vistas to feast your eyes upon. I do however believe that I took a relatively good photo of a scene that exists in abundance throughout America.

I do know one thing, and that is that I truly do look at things in a totally different perspective since I joined the ranks of DPC, and see a lot more photo ops than I used to.

Just a thought....

Ray

Message edited by author 2005-03-10 23:11:55.

zagman

Canon EOS-1D Mark II

Tokina AF 12-24mm f/4.0 AT-X Pro DX

03/10/2005 11:21:06 PM · #9

Yes, I have to say that living somewhere where the "weather elements" don't get in the way is ideal. I happen to live in Southern California. Where there is a "blue ribbon" image somewhere, you just have to find it. Again I am lucky, living with in 1 hour from the beach and mountains. As well as urban, farm,rural, suburban area's. I can't complain, except in the hot summer times.

03/10/2005 11:32:56 PM · #10

My Adams image is of something that can be found in or near literally any town in the world... And I live in one of the most photogenic places in America. I went up and down the Cape shooting the grand vistas, seascapes and landscapes, and ended up with an entry shot 150 yards from my house, which is doing very well. Plus I had "weather problems" the whole challenge period, but was able to work within them. So take heart!

Robt.

jpochard

Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM

03/10/2005 11:47:47 PM · #11

My area is also a less than dramatic environment, but I'm happy with what I chose to shoot. No control over the sky, however and it was very bland. Looks like I'm going to be solidly average...as usual.

faidoi

Pentax K10D

Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF

03/10/2005 11:49:46 PM · #12

Another "No Ribbon" :(

jenesis

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

03/10/2005 11:52:03 PM · #13

My shot was taken in a parking lot behind a mini-mall above a bigger parking lot of the local mall.... nothing exotic or majestic about it, but you'd never know by looking at the photo, at least I hope not anyways. You just have to keep your eyes peeled for that perfect shot at that perfect moment, even in the wierdest of places. :-)

ClickNSee

Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

03/11/2005 05:50:24 AM · #14

I think it is clear by this challenge, that it doesn't really matter where you live, there is great beauty everywhere. You just need to be able to recognize it. Whether its a majestic mountain range or a rotting old root sticking out of the mud along side a creek bed. Finding it, and properly photograghing it is the trick. The beauty is out there everywhere. We can thank God for that. He hasn't cheated anyone. Unfortunately I was unable to work on this challenge as I was in the process of moving to my new home, but I wish everyone lots of luck. There are many great images. I'm picking out the ones I want to put on my calendar next year. :D

zarniwoop

Nikon D50

Nikon AF Nikkor 35mm f/2.0D

03/11/2005 05:53:04 AM · #15

I took my photo behind some council buildings at the end of my street. It still looks like a landscape; it's amazing what you can do if you're forced to.

Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS for Canon

03/11/2005 10:30:08 AM · #16

I'm not really ashamed of where I live; I'm just in awe of where some of the other members live. I once lived where the Rockies were in my front yard, and that's a view I'll never forget. Now I'm in the prairie, but I've been here nearly 20 years so I really can't complain. Besides, Chicago is my backyard now (well, close) and I love urban life. If it wasn't going to be so darn cold or snowy, I'd consider going downtown and watching the St. Patrick's Day parade and the dying of the Chicago River green tomorrow!

ElGordo

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

03/11/2005 11:54:10 AM · #17

I live in a very photogenic area of new Mexico, but I manage to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory with almost every photo!

Telehubbie

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

03/11/2005 02:03:35 PM · #18

I live about 6 hours drive from Yosemite. When this challenge was announced, I was seriously considering making an overniter to Yosemite and trying to recreate one of his shots there. Then my wife asked me "How much do you win again?" That was the end of that idea!

Artan

Canon Digital IXUS v3

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

03/11/2005 02:06:51 PM · #19

RE: Wonderful AA Photos

I'll drink to that.... ;)

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

03/11/2005 02:07:14 PM · #20

Originally posted by Telehubbie:

I can't tell you how many times I tried to "recreate" a classic Ansel in Yosemite. Never but ONE time did I get an image that could even begin to compare to his. Yosemite depressed me, almost, LOL. Remember, I taught there with him... Damn, he OWNED that place.

I made my mark, such as it was, elsewhere...

Robt.

gaurawa

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

03/11/2005 02:08:06 PM · #21

Originally posted by Telehubbie:

Ha ha ha that's funny !!
I could have drove down to yosemite, but well I was in India at the moment. Or atleast I could have drove just an hour to san francisco for this shot

Artan

Canon Digital IXUS v3

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

03/11/2005 02:09:06 PM · #22

Maybe not living in Yosemite is an advantage, different perspectives, different expectations, and therfore nothing to be compared directly with the man himself..

Marjo

Canon EOS-7D

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

03/11/2005 02:12:37 PM · #23

Telehubbie,
Too bad. It would have been a nice trip for you and your family. Just tell her, "It's not about the money, honey". "It's about quality time and enjoying life's beautiful scenery." :D Let me know if it works and I'll try that on my hubby.

03/11/2005 02:16:24 PM · #24

Originally posted by gaurawa:

Originally posted by Telehubbie:
I live about 6 hours drive from Yosemite. When this challenge was announced, I was seriously considering making an overniter to Yosemite and trying to recreate one of his shots there. Then my wife asked me "How much do you win again?" That was the end of that idea!

Ha ha ha that's funny !!
I could have drove down to yosemite, but well I was in India at the moment. Or atleast I could have drove just an hour to san francisco for this shot

NICE shot. Totally Ansel.

Robt.

Telehubbie