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02/13/2006 11:30:23 AM · #26 |
a lot of us don't live in the country so getting something in action is hard...i think animals and landscapes count because its part of what country ppl see every day.
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02/13/2006 11:31:22 AM · #27 |
Originally posted by sfalice:
I have this vision:
A photo shoot involving a guy on a tractor pulling a honey wagon (manure spreader to city folk)surrounded by photographers getting just the right shot for the Challenge. And praying for the wind to die down.
'scuse me, I just love these threads. No offence to anyone is intended.
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That's TOO funny! I almost (repeat almost) took a shot to include a pitchfork, a pile of manure, and a wheelbarrow. Thought the manure would have been a bit over the top. My wife loved the idea...anything that gets the stalls mucked out is a good thing. ;^)
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02/13/2006 01:14:16 PM · #28 |
Originally posted by mandyturner:
They don't all have to be ........, or maids a milking .......... |
Darn, they don't! I wanted to see more maids a milking! 1's and 2's for all of you now! |
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02/13/2006 01:36:10 PM · #29 |
you people get more and more ridiculous every day (and by "you people" I mean DPCers as a mass group). "Life" meaning "having to have something living in the shot"? Please.. how ridiculously anal can you get?
Country Life isn't just "someone/thing living out in the country".. it means lifestyles and situations that are country related, as opposed to city related. That's all.
So silly. |
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02/13/2006 04:10:38 PM · #30 |
i had the thought this morning (a little late, as usual) that i should have taken a photo of the old country cemetary down the road and titled it "country still life" oh well...
for what it's worth, i had another photo lined up to submit. when i reread the challenge said "country life" and not "country side" i switched to something a little less landscape-centric...
my current score is my 3rd highest yet, so i'm kinda glad i did ;)
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02/13/2006 04:12:54 PM · #31 |
::applauds::
Originally posted by Artyste:
you people get more and more ridiculous every day (and by "you people" I mean DPCers as a mass group). "Life" meaning "having to have something living in the shot"? Please.. how ridiculously anal can you get?
Country Life isn't just "someone/thing living out in the country".. it means lifestyles and situations that are country related, as opposed to city related. That's all.
So silly. |
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02/13/2006 04:19:58 PM · #32 |
Originally posted by artvet:
I am little disappointed after looking through Country Life II entries. I expected more than country landscapes or farm animal pictures. Maybe, it is just my wrong understanding of the title. I would not complain if the title of the challenge was Country Side. |
I am a little disappointed that yet again someone can't show self control enough to wait until after the challenge is over to enlighten us all on their own very unique perspective. Man, don't you ever read the threads here? |
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02/13/2006 04:25:20 PM · #33 |
Originally posted by jbsmithana:
Originally posted by mandyturner:
They don't all have to be ........, or maids a milking .......... |
Darn, they don't! I wanted to see more maids a milking! 1's and 2's for all of you now! |
Ah Ha! So that's why my score is so low! |
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02/13/2006 04:56:03 PM · #34 |
My question is; So you have to live on a farm to be in the country too. In my little old opinion, anything that is outside the city is in the country.
Originally posted by Artyste:
you people get more and more ridiculous every day (and by "you people" I mean DPCers as a mass group).
Country Life isn't just "someone/thing living out in the country".. it means lifestyles and situations that are country related, as opposed to city related. That's all.
So silly. |
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02/13/2006 05:30:37 PM · #35 |
Originally posted by ace flyman:
... In my little old opinion, anything that is outside the city is in the country. ... |
No, that would be "Rural".
Just kidding! ;^)
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02/13/2006 05:33:21 PM · #36 |
After giving the images a good look twice now, it seems to me a lot of people have a concept of what country life should be or is, but very few have a grasp of actually living in the country and the unique obstacles you have to deal with on a daily basis.
Message edited by author 2006-02-13 17:38:36. |
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02/13/2006 06:47:48 PM · #37 |
Originally posted by ace flyman:
My question is; So you have to live on a farm to be in the country too. In my little old opinion, anything that is outside the city is in the country.
Originally posted by Artyste:
you people get more and more ridiculous every day (and by "you people" I mean DPCers as a mass group).
Country Life isn't just "someone/thing living out in the country".. it means lifestyles and situations that are country related, as opposed to city related. That's all.
So silly. |
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That's exactly what I was sayin' |
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02/13/2006 07:48:17 PM · #38 |
I know little but I do know that since this thread began my "landscape" style entry has dropped from 6 to 5.5. Hmmmm ....
Message edited by author 2006-02-13 19:48:28. |
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02/13/2006 08:34:04 PM · #39 |
Originally posted by jbsmithana:
I know little but I do know that since this thread began my "landscape" style entry has dropped from 6 to 5.5. Hmmmm .... |
And my 'nonlandscape' entry finally got above 4! |
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02/13/2006 08:42:54 PM · #40 |
It's stuff like this why we can never have world peace
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02/13/2006 08:58:55 PM · #41 |
| To me they're both the same. Life is living, and the country is away from the city. So show me that, most shots in the challenge do. So, I've been voting higher than usual, since most meet the challenge quite well. |
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02/13/2006 09:10:33 PM · #42 |
I think I also voted above my average for this challenge. Submissions that include a human element generally score higher from me and this challenge was no exception.
bazz.
Message edited by author 2006-02-13 21:10:54. |
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02/13/2006 09:12:23 PM · #43 |
| I think artvet is right. There should be a little more artistic thought put into an image that is submitted. I give higher marks for a less cliche shot that looks as if someone has given some serious consideration to. |
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02/13/2006 09:29:22 PM · #44 |
Originally posted by yantski:
I think artvet is right. There should be a little more artistic thought put into an image that is submitted. I give higher marks for a less cliche shot that looks as if someone has given some serious consideration to. |
You mean not a snapshot? Take a look at the composition and details of an entry before you make judgement. What is "artistic thought" by your standards?
Let's see, I put a (cow, horse, kid, cowboy, barn) in my image so I must have given it some "artistic thought"...please, give me a break.
This thread is starting to sound like the "City Life" challenge all over again.
I know, let's all go take pictures of flowers. ;^)
Message edited by author 2006-02-13 21:31:11.
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02/13/2006 10:49:24 PM · #45 |
I know, let's all go take pictures of flowers. ;^) [/quote]
Flowers are in the Country and City so which is it. Ha ha ha. This is the most ridiculous thread I have read to date. Come on people quit being so anal and vote on the merit of the picture, I dont see anything City in any of the pictures. But what do I know I have only been a member for a few months. Also my score sucks too, and I actually thought I was going to do very well in this challenge. I guess you never know what is going to trip the voters mind!! |
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02/14/2006 12:12:32 AM · #46 |
Originally posted by sir_bazz:
I think I also voted above my average for this challenge. Submissions that include a human element generally score higher from me and this challenge was no exception.bazz. |
Ahh, but what if you live so far out in the country that there is little to no human element?
See, at least for me, country means less human and more, well, country.
BTW - I only point this out to show how silly these arguments are. Each of us has our own interpretation as to what fits the challenge. The safest was to vote without allowing personal prejudice to taint your voting is to give people the benefit of the doubt. If it can in any way reasonably meet the challenge then just assess the image on its own merits.
Message edited by author 2006-02-14 00:40:51. |
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02/14/2006 12:28:00 AM · #47 |
Originally posted by jbsmithana:
Ahh, but what if you live so far out in the country that there is little to no human element?
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I'm sure there's some people in that situation but most would have a partner, parent, child or housemate so it very rarely happens.
And to balance things out I'm sure there are voters who prefer to see no human element in the shot. One of the good things about this site is we're submitting to a global audience with varied tastes.
cheers,
bazz. |
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02/14/2006 12:29:27 AM · #48 |
Originally posted by sir_bazz:
I'm sure there's some people in that situation but most would have a partner, parent, child or housemate so it very rarely happens.
And to balance things out I'm sure there are voters who prefer to see no human element in the shot. One of the good things about this site is we're submitting to a global audience with varied tastes.
cheers,
bazz. |
I know. I added this to my post:
BTW - I only point this out to show how silly these arguments are. Each of us has our own interpretation as to what fits the challenge. The safest was to vote without allowing personal prejudice to taint your voting is to give people the benefit of the doubt. If it can in any way reasonably meet the challenge then just assess the image on its own merits.
Message edited by author 2006-02-14 00:40:38. |
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02/14/2006 12:30:03 AM · #49 |
Hi everybody! I didn’t expect my comment to cause so much excitement. I was just venting my thoughts. I appreciate everybody’s input into the discussion.
Quart posted:
“I am a little disappointed that yet again someone can't show self control enough to wait until after the challenge is over to enlighten us all on their own very unique perspective. Man, don't you ever read the threads here?”
First, this is a “current challenge thread” and I don’t think that there is a problem in discussing a general opinion about the challenge (without mentioning any particular photos). I simply voiced my idea of what I understood the subject to and in return, I simply expected other’s opinions and explanations. What is wrong doing this? I don’t think I was rude or impolite by doing this.
wavelength posted:
"Part of country life is living in the countryside, is it not?
In fact, if you were not in the countryside, then you can't live a country life.
Considering that country life - countryside = city life, then I think you should re-evaluate your narrow minded-ness."
This is really enlightening. Thanks for your open -mindness.
Bear Music posted:
"1. Originally posted by Xilebo:
I'm curious to know what you expected to see?
Probably, shots of people actually living their lives in the country. But the majority of entrants chose to depict scenes or details that represent life in the country to them. Including me, I might add...
R."
This is my understanding too.
So far my picture in this challenge is doing well - over 6. It has only 2 comments one of it is with criticism which I found useful.
Any discussion may be pleasant for either side or point of view, as long as is tasteful and polite.
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02/14/2006 12:33:21 AM · #50 |
Originally posted by jbsmithana:
I know. I added this to my post:
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And I agree.
bazz. |
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