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05/24/2005 09:32:01 AM · #1 |
This is of course just a matter of opinion but I am just curious if it had been legal for me to remove the power lines and post in this shot without breaking the rules or the spirit of the rules?
Oh and just to be clear I am insanely happy on how this shot did in the challenge, I really didn´t expect it to do so well as I personally think it´s not really 100% a silhouette and 9 favorites, that´s my personal best so far and I appreciate all the comments.
Message edited by author 2005-05-24 09:33:34. |
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05/24/2005 09:34:00 AM · #2 |
adding the thumbnail
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05/24/2005 09:34:56 AM · #3 |
The Silhouette challenge was advanced editing so you could have removed the powerlines as its not a major part of the photo.
Close them out and show us ..
Message edited by author 2005-05-24 09:36:38. |
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05/24/2005 09:35:57 AM · #4 |
| Hehe, thanx gaurawa but I beat you to it :o) |
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05/24/2005 09:36:39 AM · #5 |
I'm pretty sure that removal of the pole and lines would have fallen on the side of "removal of a minor distraction" and thus been deemed legal.
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05/24/2005 10:33:19 AM · #6 |
Yes, I would vote legal, but I like them in the shot. I wouldn't like it as much without.
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05/24/2005 10:36:33 AM · #7 |
Although many say you could have removed the power lines from the photo under advanced editing. I think you are totally missing just how much those lines ADD to the photo. Your shot is very much an "urban" focused shot. The power lines add to that feel of urbaness without being blatant. Anyone in a city/urban environment KNOWS there are power lines. Seeing them there adds to the feeling of "home". Not sure if that makes sense?
By the way - you should make it available as a print. And I'd also see if Nike, Reebok, Sprite, Coke etc. might be interested in using it for a print add.
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05/24/2005 10:43:24 AM · #8 |
Originally posted by theSaj:
The power lines add to that feel of urbaness without being blatant. Anyone in a city/urban environment KNOWS there are power lines. Seeing them there adds to the feeling of "home". Not sure if that makes sense? |
Very well put!
I also felt they belonged there, but didn't quite realize why I thought that until I read your explanation! |
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05/24/2005 12:02:55 PM · #9 |
Originally posted by theSaj:
Although many say you could have removed the power lines from the photo under advanced editing. I think you are totally missing just how much those lines ADD to the photo. Your shot is very much an "urban" focused shot. The power lines add to that feel of urbaness without being blatant. Anyone in a city/urban environment KNOWS there are power lines. Seeing them there adds to the feeling of "home". Not sure if that makes sense?
By the way - you should make it available as a print. And I'd also see if Nike, Reebok, Sprite, Coke etc. might be interested in using it for a print add. |
That is actually a very valid point, about the atmosphere in the shot with the power lines but I made a version for myself without the power lines that I personally liked better. Anyway, value your opinion and thanx for the imput.
About making a print, I´ll think about it. How does dpc prints actually work?
P.S. While I really take it as a compliment that you think that those companies might want to use it, I seriously doubt it but what the hell, I might email the local representatives of the companies and see what they have to say :o) |
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05/24/2005 12:35:34 PM · #10 |
Originally posted by theSaj:
Although many say you could have removed the power lines from the photo under advanced editing. I think you are totally missing just how much those lines ADD to the photo. Your shot is very much an "urban" focused shot. The power lines add to that feel of urbaness without being blatant. Anyone in a city/urban environment KNOWS there are power lines. Seeing them there adds to the feeling of "home". Not sure if that makes sense? |
Blatant ... : )
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05/24/2005 12:57:54 PM · #11 |
I like the wires as well. It gives the shot an urban feel which is perfect for the subject matter.
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05/24/2005 02:44:18 PM · #12 |
| My first thought was, why would you want to clone out the power lines. Excellant image and the power lines belong in. Of course thats just my opinion. |
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05/24/2005 02:53:06 PM · #13 |
Add me to the membership rolls of the "Save the Wires" organization. Without them, the shot takes a distinct plunge towards the banal, it begins to look totally posed and artificial. The pole & wires ground us in reality here.
Robt.
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05/24/2005 03:14:21 PM · #14 |
Originally posted by larus:
P.S. While I really take it as a compliment that you think that those companies might want to use it, I seriously doubt it but what the hell, I might email the local representatives of the companies and see what they have to say :o) |
Local reps probably will totally ignore it. You're actually better off emailing the corporate sites with a small 640x480 version (sometimes you can find a semi-appropriate address) and express that you're a freelance photographer. Hey what do you have to lose....a rejection? realize most writers, directors, film producers, photojournalists, had their first several submissions rejected. But what do you have to gain? Oooh so much!
;)
I kid you not, I really thought that the shot was right off an urban advertisement.
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