Black on black voting - DPChallenge Forums

06/27/2003 08:46:37 AM · #14

I found this challenge both difficult to shoot, and more so to vote. It was still a lesson in a new technique though. I'd like to try to reshoot mine. I think either I didn't understand the technique enough to shoot it well, or that people didn't realize the saxophone is a black saxophone... or both! LOL
Thanks for the experience.
If anyone has any suggestions, I'd love to hear them.
Soul

eloise

Sony DSC-P7

06/27/2003 08:56:45 AM · #15

Originally posted by orussell:

Could someone tell me why this shot did better than this shot? I only got three comments which is very low I find. Maybe I should have called it Black Watch Done in Black and White for the Black on Black Challenge on a Black Background. ;)

Because the first shot is actually more interesting and dramatic? S'why I voted it higher, anyhow. The second is dim, kind of bleh in the composition, and just generally didn't grab me.

I can tell you I thought both fit the challenge, but 'fitting the challenge, no massive flaws, but not particularly interesting either' gets a 5 from me.

Message edited by author 2003-06-27 08:58:29.

eloise

Sony DSC-P7

06/27/2003 08:59:25 AM · #16

Originally posted by KarenB:

Huh. Well, knowing it was a black saxophone doesn't change my vote - it fits the challenge decently well without that, IMHO.

06/27/2003 09:00:50 AM · #17

Originally posted by eloise:

The second is dim, ....

Not trying to take you out of context ;)
Just using your quote as an entry

My little understanding of Black on Black/Low Key was that it was supposed to be dim. The examples given before the voting began on this challenge also directed us toward that.

Canon EF 55-200mm f/4.5-5.6 II USM

06/27/2003 09:01:37 AM · #18

Originally posted by eloise:

Originally posted by KarenB:
I found this challenge both difficult to shoot, and more so to vote. It was still a lesson in a new technique though. I'd like to try to reshoot mine. I think either I didn't understand the technique enough to shoot it well, or that people didn't realize the saxophone is a black saxophone... or both! LOL
Soul

Huh. Well, knowing it was a black saxophone doesn't change my vote - it fits the challenge decently well without that, IMHO.

Not looking for a change of vote... looking for suggestions on how to better portray it.

eloise

Sony DSC-P7

06/27/2003 09:54:23 AM · #19

Originally posted by KarenB:

Originally posted by eloise:
The second is dim, ....

Not trying to take you out of context ;)
Just using your quote as an entry

My little understanding of Black on Black/Low Key was that it was supposed to be dim. The examples given before the voting began on this challenge also directed us toward that.

Dark, yes, and contrasty. But 'faintly heather-grey sticking out of plain black with very little definition at all' doesn't excite me nearly as much as the other watch shot. Like I said - it fit the challenge. It did very little, IMHO, besides 'fit the challenge decently.'

HBunch

HP PhotoSmart 315

06/27/2003 10:01:20 AM · #20

Originally posted by hortopth:

For a normal challenge it IS illegal to manipulate photos. (this one had special rules) However, you can not use photo you already have for these challenges. You have to physically take the photo between the submission dates. You only have a one week period where you can take and submit your photos. So you can not enter photos you have in your stock pile.
~Heather~

orussell

Canon EOS Rebel T6s

06/27/2003 11:00:38 AM · #21

Originally posted by KarenB:

Thank you Kim...er I mean Karen. Sorry. ;) At least someone saw it the same way I did. Of course I realize my subject matter was not very captivating but it did meet the challenge at least IMHO.

Message edited by author 2003-06-27 15:38:32.