Pi for All! - DPChallenge Forums

04/11/2003 09:33:56 AM · #1

Hey I was just wondering how folks felt about the pi images. I found some really interesting and creative photos this week: certainly some of the most intellectually stimulating we've had in a while, and some go even beyond that to feelings and a kind of mythos.

While I've enjoyed seeing many of the literal pictures of the symbol pi, I've also really enjoyed some of those that show what pi does (make or calculate circles) and the complexity of pi.

Some make me hungry, too.

welcher

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0L USM

04/11/2003 09:55:52 AM · #2

There are some really great photos in this challenge. It was a really hard challenge to respond to, and as such, we've gotten a lot of the same kinds of things. But a few really stick out as particularly well done.

Also, I don't think it will take a super-high score to win this week. I'm thinking 6.7ish will place.

Message edited by author 2003-04-11 09:59:25.

joshua

Canon EOS-500D Rebel T1i

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

04/11/2003 10:04:34 AM · #3

i'm aware of 2 scores over 7 this week, but i agree with both of you

Message edited by author 2003-04-11 10:05:11.

welcher

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0L USM

04/11/2003 10:14:49 AM · #4

Originally posted by achiral:

i'm aware of 2 scores over 7 this week, but i agree with both of you

Really? Shows you what I know. I'll be curious to see which ones they are.

sagestudio

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

04/11/2003 10:29:36 AM · #5

It seems that some voters have a very specific idea of what pi should be, which surprises me as I thought it would be wide open to interpretation. It's kind of disappointing that there wasn't more flexibility. I consulted my physicist father on my entry, but few people seem to think it fits the challenge. Oh well.

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

04/11/2003 11:50:49 AM · #6

I can see a lot of entries being used for magazines or text book covers, especially those that have a "math in everyday life" kind of feel.

ChrisW123

Canon EOS-1000D Rebel XS

04/11/2003 03:03:05 PM · #7

I'm amazed at some of the great photos in this challenge. I didn't enter it because I had no idea what to do and figured it would take too long to setup (I barely made the Color challenge). One thing that popped into my head was a pic called "Here's a PI For You!" which would be someone getting big messy pie in the face. LOL, but I couldn't find any volunteers for it. :) Plus "retakes" would be a problem.

I scored these entries a bit higher then usual because of the more difficult subject. Good luck to all that entered.

Paige

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

04/11/2003 03:19:41 PM · #8

I also enjoyed the Pi challenge, I didn't submit anything because I too found it extra difficult. Not everyone enjoyed it though, here's a quote from another thread from someone who shall remain nameless :)

"(for the Pi challenge - sorry people, but I'm not commenting...it's just not a fun challenge, the pics aren't interesting enough - I'll comment on maybe 15 out of the lot) "

Just another view.

04/11/2003 03:46:27 PM · #9

Well, certainly not ALL of the photos are fantastic. But as with any challenge, many are. I've found this tight constraint of a challenge very interesting.