Too speedy - DPChallenge Forums

06/25/2003 06:49:14 AM · #1

Please delay the 'speed' challenge by a couple of week as I'll be going to the 'Goodwood Festival of Speed' on the 12th July!

//www.goodwood.co.uk/

Nikon AF Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8D

06/25/2003 07:01:39 AM · #2

The Roeskilde festival of Pot is also sometime in July I think,
Could find some speed there also if youÂ´re lucky;)

Message edited by author 2003-06-25 07:02:16.

Martus

Nikon Z6

06/25/2003 07:06:37 AM · #3

If you smoked less pot, you might not misspell festival :)

Okay, maybe you haven't smoked as much as I thought, I see you no longer have it as festiwal ;)

Message edited by author 2003-06-25 07:08:49.

06/25/2003 07:21:18 AM · #4

Well I dont smoke pot at all;) its just that IÂ´m Icelandic for christÂ´s sake ....

However the first thing that came to mind when I saw this challenge was more in the area of chemicals then automobiles

06/25/2003 07:45:39 AM · #5

Originally posted by zeranico:

Time for a re-think as that was my initial thought as well!

06/25/2003 09:29:22 AM · #6

Well I think it could be cool if it was done in the right manner..

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06/25/2003 03:14:04 PM · #7

lol. That was my first thought too.

My question about "speed", is that it doesn't imply fast or slow speed, but I assume that fast speed shots will do better since the slow side of speed might be overlooked by people voting.

06/25/2003 03:23:32 PM · #8

Originally posted by JasonPR:

My question about "speed", is that it doesn't imply fast or slow speed, but I assume that fast speed shots will do better since the slow side of speed might be overlooked by people voting.

Hi Jason, well done on the self-protrait.

The brief is 'convey the illusion or feeling of speed', it says nothing about having to be fast, but I agree that 'slow' photo's will have to be well conceived to overcome peoples initial thought that speed = fast.

cykhansen

Canon PowerShot G1

06/25/2003 04:03:26 PM · #9

However the first thing that came to mind when I saw this challenge was more in the area of chemicals then automobiles

zeranico, robsmith, jasonpr -- ROFL ... that's what I like about this site -- always someone with the wisecracks !

06/25/2003 07:00:09 PM · #10

zeranico, robsmith, jasonpr -- ROFL ... that's what I like about this site -- always someone with the wisecracks ![/quote]

"Wisecracks".....had to look that one up in a dictionary to see what you meant ;)....
But since Icelandic is my native lang I hope I am forgiven lol

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06/25/2003 07:04:30 PM · #11

Originally posted by zeranico:

"Wisecracks".....had to look that one up in a dictionary to see what you meant ;)....
But since Icelandic is my native lang I hope I am forgiven lol

you thought it was another chemical substance that you could get your filthy hands on, didn't you?! jk. :)

I could use a few good hits of the wisecrack myself.

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06/25/2003 07:07:51 PM · #12

Yeah went straight to //www.dea.com to look it up but no result:(
But then again I live in bloody Iceland so we dont get all the high class shit over here that much

sorry i meant //www.usdoj.gov/dea/ ;)

Message edited by author 2003-06-25 19:10:49.

David Ey

Nikon D80

06/25/2003 07:18:05 PM · #13

Originally posted by robsmith:

Originally posted by JasonPR:
My question about "speed", is that it doesn't imply fast or slow speed, but I assume that fast speed shots will do better since the slow side of speed might be overlooked by people voting.

The brief is 'convey the illusion or feeling of speed', it says nothing about having to be fast, but I agree that 'slow' photo's will have to be well conceived to overcome peoples initial thought that speed = fast.

06/25/2003 07:30:02 PM · #14

Originally posted by David Ey:

Well, I know I am wasting my time, but...... Don't you think if they had meant "Motion" or Movement" or anything of the slower nature they would not have used the word "Speed". I swear, some of you must have given your parents hell trying to grow up.

Originally posted by robsmith:
Originally posted by JasonPR:
My question about "speed", is that it doesn't imply fast or slow speed, but I assume that fast speed shots will do better since the slow side of speed might be overlooked by people voting.

The brief is 'convey the illusion or feeling of speed', it says nothing about having to be fast, but I agree that 'slow' photo's will have to be well conceived to overcome peoples initial thought that speed = fast.

David, used as a noun speed is rate of movement, which may be anything other than stationary, as a verb it is used to indicate a fast motion. Therefore your premise that 'if they had meant "Motion" or Movement" or anything of the slower nature they would not have used the word "Speed".' is incorrect. ;)

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06/25/2003 07:35:04 PM · #15

trying to grow up? Please. There is no need to be rude. I know that fast speeds are going to be more accepted, esp. by people like yourself, but I think that slow speeds could also be conveyed interestingly in an image.

Speed is a noun. Speed is motion or movement. How does motion or movement convey slow to you? Speedy is an adjective or adverb that means fast, not speed. Hence, you can shoot with a fast, or as slow, shutter speed. See?

You don't think a time lapse shot for those with sufficient cameras showing something slow moving, like a slug, or even a flower wilting without water, or the stars moving in the night sky, esp. if titled correctly, would convey slow speed?

wewillexplore

Canon EOS-1D Mark II

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

06/25/2003 07:41:54 PM · #16

Convey the feeling of speed...how does speed feel?
Could you speed if you were behind the wheel?
Does speed mean the wind that flies into your hair
or does speed mean a turtle, or does anyone care?
Speed means something not stopped, something moving
now I'm gonna get back to my music and grooving.
Enjoy the challenges, shoot for the fun of the shot
or you'll regret it next week if you get the 5.3 I've got.

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06/25/2003 07:44:52 PM · #17

Originally posted by mavrik:

lol. you have too much time on your hands. go take some photos dammit. hey, you're beating me. I've got a 5.2. yee-ha

wewillexplore

Canon EOS-1D Mark II

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

06/25/2003 07:48:57 PM · #18

Only 2 mins to write it - *I* have too much time? how many posts have you made in 24 hours? LOL

M

Sony DT 11-18mm f/4.5-5.6 Aspherical ED Super Wide Angle Zoom

06/25/2003 07:50:31 PM · #19

well. here's another.

at least they aren't poems.
that was a nice one by the way, it really had me rollin.

ozdick

06/25/2003 08:33:52 PM · #20

I too had bad thoughts on this challenge.
My initial idea was to take a photo with a straw up my nose and the title "Speed kills"
But methinks that would have been a little too controversial :)