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Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

05/11/2005 11:09:51 AM · #76

Originally posted by DustDevil:

I am not trying to be rude to anyone(sorry if you take it that way)...but did I enter the triangle or macro flower shot challenge?

I understand the bridges but wooozy on all the flowers.

try looking at it as a shape, and not as a flower. Just because it's a macro of a flower, doesn't mean it doesn't fit the challenge.

cpanaioti

Canon EOS-40D

05/11/2005 11:14:08 AM · #77

Originally posted by atsxus:

Originally posted by DustDevil:
I am not trying to be rude to anyone(sorry if you take it that way)...but did I enter the triangle or macro flower shot challenge?

I understand the bridges but wooozy on all the flowers.

try looking at it as a shape, and not as a flower. Just because it's a macro of a flower, doesn't mean it doesn't fit the challenge.

There are more options than to take a picture of a literal triangle. Think of connect the dots. There may be three objects in an image but no literal triangle. However, when you connect these objects you get a triangle. If the composition is working well, you, as the viewer, keep jumping from one of those objects to the other and never leaving the image. If it is not working well (for you) then your eyes tend to wander. Just some insight, not intended to sway anyone in one direction or another.

DustDevil

Canon EOS-70D

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

05/11/2005 11:22:48 AM · #78

Just wanted to make sure I had the correct challenge. I am not scoring the macro of flowers low. I mean heck their were 25 other people that thought the same idea so obviously alot of people think they are triangles or form them.

atsxus

05/11/2005 11:26:02 AM · #79

Originally posted by cpanaioti:

This is true, however, triangles are made up of lines AND points. You can have three lines that don't connect, and it will make a triangle more readily then three points will. Especially if there is so much space around these objects that your eyes are jumping around with nothing to settle on.

atsxus

Peleng 8mm f/3.5 Fisheye MC In M42 Mount

05/11/2005 11:26:40 AM · #80

Originally posted by DustDevil:

aaaahhhhhhh GOTCHA. Thanks for the clarification. :)

AlexMonty

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

05/11/2005 11:30:07 AM · #81

The only reason I don't give the pretty flower pictures all 8+ is because I factor in orignality and creativity into my vote. If the flower shot is decent it'll get between 5 and 8 because of how it looks, how it has been executed and its relevance to the challenge (the latter being consistent for all flower shots). I don't have anything against flower shots but they probably won't be the best of the best for me in a challenge.

Alex

Matthew

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

05/11/2005 11:30:42 AM · #82

Originally posted by atsxus:

I would add that you don't necessarily need invisible lines to make a triangle if the picture is otherwise full of them.

mpemberton

05/11/2005 12:26:14 PM · #83

Took a while, but have voted and commented on 20% so far. This is going to be a long haul......

Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical IF for Canon

05/11/2005 01:48:33 PM · #84

I can't believe it! My second challenge as I've only just joined the site and at present the scoring is
Votes 78
score 5.01
2 comments (both helpful and positive)
Favourite 1 ( wow!)
I took the pic with my cheaper snapshot camera just to see how the idea turned out and it looked pretty good so decided not to try again with the better camera. Played on photoshop without much idea of what I was doing except it seemed to tidy it up a bit and since time was running out I just submitted.
Much easier thanthe last challenge when I was running around the town in the dead of night trying not to get arrested and to find a good shot.
I am so excited - and completely addicted.
Pleeeese don't let it fall below 5!!
Even better - I'm beating my husband at the moment. What do you think the "winner " in our household oought to get? Ideas please!!

Message edited by author 2005-05-11 13:50:16.

saracat

Pentax K10D

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

05/11/2005 01:52:21 PM · #85

Originally posted by Riponlady:

Even better - I'm beating my husband at the moment. What do you think the "winner " in our household oought to get? Ideas please!!

A back rub & a new memory card?
Sara

ergo

05/11/2005 01:59:56 PM · #86

Originally posted by saracat:

Originally posted by Riponlady:

Even better - I'm beating my husband at the moment. What do you think the "winner " in our household oought to get? Ideas please!!

A back rub & a new memory card?
Sara

Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical IF for Canon

05/11/2005 02:06:22 PM · #87

I'll answer that with a question, and be careful answering it ;-)
Which would you prefer: A) lower score does laundry and irons everything, even socks, for a month, or B) lower score HAS to do something "romantic" once a day for a week?
The answer matters... [/quote]

The second is certainly a better idea! Since I'm married to a Yorkshireman ( not the most romantic creatures on the planet!) it could be quite a challenge for him. Trouble is - he's too busy taking photos for this site! That's why I decided to join up as well. If you can't beat 'em..........

ergo

05/11/2005 02:18:14 PM · #88

Originally posted by Riponlady:

The second is certainly a better idea! Since I'm married to a Yorkshireman ( not the most romantic creatures on the planet!) it could be quite a challenge for him. Trouble is - he's too busy taking photos for this site! That's why I decided to join up as well. If you can't beat 'em.......... [/quote]

Well, make him take romantic photos of you :) for a week. If you can't beat them, alter the game...

mesmeraj

05/11/2005 02:23:21 PM · #89

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My score was 4.4 last night when i went to bed, so i am feeling somewhat better this afternoon. If it keeps climbing at that rate every 12 hours ill be happy by next tuesday ;) (and whooping strikeslip`s arse!!)

Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical IF for Canon

05/11/2005 02:26:19 PM · #90

Well, make him take romantic photos of you :) for a week. If you can't beat them, alter the game..

Thank Heavens for digital - I already edit and trash three quarters of photos he takes of me!!! Not his photograhy just I'm not a good model!!

Still it would make him improve his photoshop skills ( and his airbrushing,softening, etc etc .........

Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical IF for Canon

05/11/2005 02:27:49 PM · #91

Would someone please tell me how to get the quotes in italics with author when you reply!!!!

saracat

Pentax K10D

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

05/11/2005 02:28:24 PM · #92

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Look, I don't care that I haven't broken 4 yet with this one. Heck, it was a last minute thing. But if you're gonna vote 1's & 2's, PLEASE leave some sort of a comment! Even if it's only 'this stinks!!'

Sara

amcfoto

05/11/2005 02:28:45 PM · #93

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Updated: 05/11/05 02:27 pm

mine has gone down... so sad :(

sofapez

05/11/2005 02:29:01 PM · #94

Originally posted by Riponlady:

Would someone please tell me how to get the quotes in italics with author when you reply!!!!

use the quote button on the right side of the thread. Type above or below it.

smilebig4me1x

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

05/11/2005 02:29:01 PM · #95

Originally posted by Riponlady:

Would someone please tell me how to get the quotes in italics with author when you reply!!!!

click the quote button above the persons entry ---------->

amcfoto

05/11/2005 02:29:18 PM · #96

Originally posted by Riponlady:

Would someone please tell me how to get the quotes in italics with author when you reply!!!!

hit the quote button next to the post

smilebig4me1x

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

05/11/2005 02:31:41 PM · #97

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slowly but surely going up! wooohoo! *does happy dance* at this rate ill make my goal of 5.1...and i got 3 comments and all are very helpful!

Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical IF for Canon

05/11/2005 02:39:51 PM · #98

Originally posted by amcfoto:

Originally posted by Riponlady:
Would someone please tell me how to get the quotes in italics with author when you reply!!!!

hit the quote button next to the post

Thanks. Will see if it works ( I thought I'd tried that!!!!)