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 04/13/2006 12:14:41 PM · #26
Originally posted by Alienyst:
seems to me a lot of people don't know the difference between chrome and stainless steel.


Yeeah..... noticed that too...
 04/13/2006 12:18:32 PM · #27
Originally posted by Sunniee:
Originally posted by Alienyst:
seems to me a lot of people don't know the difference between chrome and stainless steel.


Yeeah..... noticed that too...


Glad it's not just me that saw that.. :P
 04/13/2006 04:41:57 PM · #28
Not to spoil everyone's chrome/not chrome whining, but chromium is a key element in the creation of stainless steel. And art is subjective. Seriously, what can you think of that fits the literal definition of "chrome" that isn't a hubcab, a bumper, or a stray kitchen appliance? How completely uninteresting would that make this challenge? Give people credit for being slightly more creative than that, even if they have to bend the theme a little to do it.
/rant off
 04/13/2006 05:11:16 PM · #29
If it was silver in color I assumed it was chrome. Glad to know that steel has some chrome in it, but I didn't count off for that anyway. I think I only noted one as a DNMC, and that was the jumper.

Edit: Actually, I looked at my votes again and there were a few that didn't look like chrome. What can I say, my mind is very foggy this week!

Message edited by author 2006-04-13 22:19:55.
 04/13/2006 05:13:51 PM · #30
Originally posted by karmabreeze:
Not to spoil everyone's chrome/not chrome whining, but chromium is a key element in the creation of stainless steel. And art is subjective. Seriously, what can you think of that fits the literal definition of "chrome" that isn't a hubcab, a bumper, or a stray kitchen appliance? How completely uninteresting would that make this challenge? Give people credit for being slightly more creative than that, even if they have to bend the theme a little to do it.
/rant off


I didn't differentiate as long as it was silver & shiny, but how is photographing a hubcap or a bumper being less creative?
 04/13/2006 05:22:01 PM · #31
We are all entitled to our own views on the subject.... if you want to give leeway/bend the theme/give credit for creativity... thats your right, as is the right of others to interperet it differently from you...
 04/13/2006 05:30:51 PM · #32
Votes: 133
Views: 184
Avg Vote: 6.4887
Comments: 15
Favorites: 1

Ouch, just hit with a THREE. Still :) though.
 04/13/2006 05:31:16 PM · #33
It's not giving "leeway" Sunniee.

Chromium is used to harden steel, to manufacture stainless steel, and to form many useful alloys.

Alloy is metal.

So chances are if it's a shiny metal it has Chromium in it!

But there is this stuff called Hard Chrome which is usually a Mat Finish so if its a pic of somthing that is hard chrome and you vote it down because its not shiny thats wrong too.

Go figure huh?

Message edited by author 2006-04-13 17:34:17.
 04/13/2006 07:02:06 PM · #34
Originally posted by dolphnz8:
Originally posted by Sunniee:
Originally posted by Alienyst:
seems to me a lot of people don't know the difference between chrome and stainless steel.


Yeeah..... noticed that too...


Glad it's not just me that saw that.. :P


Trust me.......you are not alone in noticing that. Lord... forget about stainless - vis - chrome.... it would seem some people don't know the difference between chrome and brass and pewter and magnesium....and the list goes on.....

Ray
 04/13/2006 07:13:36 PM · #35
Not a good challenge theme, IMO. Nothing really creative. There are some good images in there but not one that says "wow" look at that chrome.

Edit to add: Those that are in the challenge don't take this the wrong way. I tried shooting some stuff and well I couldn't do anything creative either.

Message edited by author 2006-04-13 19:14:37.
 04/13/2006 07:55:04 PM · #36
Originally posted by pekesty:
Originally posted by karmabreeze:
Not to spoil everyone's chrome/not chrome whining, but chromium is a key element in the creation of stainless steel. And art is subjective. Seriously, what can you think of that fits the literal definition of "chrome" that isn't a hubcab, a bumper, or a stray kitchen appliance? How completely uninteresting would that make this challenge? Give people credit for being slightly more creative than that, even if they have to bend the theme a little to do it.
/rant off


I didn't differentiate as long as it was silver & shiny, but how is photographing a hubcap or a bumper being less creative?


Because it's the first place everyone's mind goes and the most readily available subject. In a challenge like this you need to think outside the box. Like in Jump, 90% were the photographer's kids jumping in the backyard. Or in Texture, where every other photo was tree bark. After awhile I get very annoyed by the complete lack of original thought. Chrome is much the same way.
04/13/2006 07:58:02 PM · #37
Originally posted by yanko:
Not a good challenge theme, IMO. Nothing really creative.


Challenge topics don't limit creativity (as Rubber Ducky proved). The limit is imposed by our own imaginations.

Message edited by author 2006-04-13 19:59:07.
 04/13/2006 08:12:00 PM · #38
well my creative take on chrome is failing terribly ;}

Message edited by author 2006-04-13 20:12:30.
 04/13/2006 08:25:06 PM · #39
You still have your name on the home page to cheer you up. ;-)
 04/13/2006 08:26:47 PM · #40
Originally posted by soup:
well my creative take on chrome is failing terribly ;}


No worries, mine is too. I have a feeling people are marking it low because it's *gasp!* stainless steel rather than a hub cab - a lot of why I'm so defensive about it today. The photo is a lot better than the paltry 4.5 it's getting at the moment.
04/13/2006 10:19:01 PM · #41
yeah - not complaining just twisting words around ;}

Originally posted by scalvert:
You still have your name on the home page to cheer you up. ;-)


i've come to realize ( like or dislike ) it's all relative... keep your chin up !

Originally posted by karmabreeze:
The photo is a lot better than the paltry 4.5 it's getting at the moment.


Message edited by author 2006-04-13 22:19:48.
 04/17/2006 02:38:54 PM · #42
This is a silent group...idle here for almost 4 days. Wow! ;^)
 04/17/2006 02:41:19 PM · #43
Originally posted by glad2badad:
This is a silent group...idle here for almost 4 days. Wow! ;^)

Seems it must not be a very high scoring challenge.
 04/17/2006 02:52:08 PM · #44
There is no use complaining about imagination or lack of it. These three comments on my Jump-shot say it all:

1. Sorry, but I don't see any jumping here. As for composition, I think the poles get in the way.
2. Excellent take on the challange topic. I would have appreciated this in B&W, the play of light and shadow would have come over much nicer. You captured some interestin patterns here.
3. Brilliant shot. I guess you're screwed when you force the voters to use imagination.

And the challenge description was: Jumping is both a physical and a metaphorical act. Capture some type of jump for this week's challenge.

Maybe the word metaphorical is too difficult. ;-/
 04/17/2006 02:57:50 PM · #45
Votes: 204
Views: 252
Avg Vote: 5.6520
Comments: 10
Favorites: 1

I was happier when I was at 5.8, but still not complaining. I'll take the 10 comments and 1 Favorite!
04/17/2006 07:59:35 PM · #46
Im at 5.4 which is allright I guess with heaps of great comments
 04/17/2006 11:08:52 PM · #47
I am so disappointed that there is such a lot of "stainless steel" and even aluminium as well, in this chrome challenge.....
I enjoyed some of the chrome image and marked them with the score thay deserved. I do hope the winners are chrome, as thats what the challenge is.....
 04/18/2006 01:03:39 AM · #48
I'm glad I received 5 comments, this being my first entry in a challenge. The comments are mostly supportive, though I didn't think the image was a very succesfull illustration of the idea I had...
My score is 5.2183 - does this mean something like the 100th place? :):):)
 04/18/2006 08:17:58 AM · #49
touchy subject.

EDIT TO ADD: I idn't enter I meant this thread. :) Pass the popcorn.

Message edited by author 2006-04-18 08:18:30.
 04/18/2006 08:43:24 AM · #50
I'm hovering just under 6 and hope it gets up (just over) 6 before this is done! A few minutes ago, my score was 5.95 something, but now it's at 5.8945, and going down :-(

As for if it's chrome or not - I think so, but I'll admit having to Google the difference between chrome and stainless steel. This is definitely chrome, but maybe not prominent enough. We'll see how it goes tomorrow morning!
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