Sorry, No Winners in My Shapes Contest

12/15/2003 12:08:48 AM · #1

Thanks to everyone who took a guess or commented on my picture. Iâ��m sorry that nobody was able to guess the correct answer. Judging from the score, I guess it wasnâ��t a very good picture so I am probably somewhat to blame. Either that or you all are not making it in to your friendly dentist to get your teeth cleaned at least twice a year as you should! I hope everyone took this little exercise in the manner in which it was intended. That was, to have some fun and get people to look just a little longer at my picture. In the spirit of good will, for all those who did comment, please email to me your address and I will send you a free (unused) toothbrush! Thanks again to everyone for taking the time to comment and play the game.:)
By the way, the subject of my picture was rubber polishing cups used in the dental office to polish your teeth when you have them cleaned.

kirbic

Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L IS

12/15/2003 12:11:18 AM · #2

Oh man, I would have never guessed that! Thanks for the reveal, I was wondering if I was anywhere close (I was NOT).
BTW, a very ingenious way to get folks to stop & look longer.

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

12/15/2003 12:30:18 AM · #3

Well I see that now ... did you change the color? I think the ones my dentist uses are brown or red.

peecee

Canon EOS-5D

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

12/15/2003 12:55:16 AM · #4

Good one, I guessed at the sink plugs !
Great idea.

ScottK

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

12/15/2003 03:53:24 AM · #5

I wonder if you set a record for most comments during a challenge. :-)

PaulMdx

Canon EOS-1D

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

12/15/2003 06:04:16 AM · #6

Originally posted by ScottK:

I wonder if you set a record for most comments during a challenge. :-)

lnede had more with:

Oh, that IS both before and after though.. Not much in it!

Message edited by author 2003-12-15 06:05:21.

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

12/15/2003 08:38:21 AM · #7

Originally posted by GeneralE:

Well I see that now ... did you change the color? I think the ones my dentist uses are brown or red.

I haven't seen the colored ones. The prophy paste is usually colored and flavored. I used a white backround because I thought it would give the subject a more aseptic appearance. That is, assuming that you knew what they were! I took several shots. I just thought the overexposed version was the most interesting.

Jacko

Canon EOS-20D

12/15/2003 09:46:08 AM · #8

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Originally posted by ScottK:

I wonder if you set a record for most comments during a challenge. :-)

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

12/15/2003 04:25:21 PM · #9

Originally posted by ScottK:

I wonder if you set a record for most comments during a challenge. :-)

I wasn't really trying to break any records, but it was fun to see how many people took a guess. I only wish it were a better picture. Maybe we could have a whole competition where the theme is to take a picture that the viewer must guess what the subject is. That would be interesting.

EL-ROI

Canon EOS-450D Rebel XSi

12/16/2003 10:54:56 AM · #10

Nice contest within a contest! Only 53 comments though! Should have had a lot more.

Originally posted by EL-ROI:

My Guess: Molds for Matchbox Car Wheels?

Originally posted by MadMan2k:

Casts for making little wheels for mini replicas of cars?

Interestingly enough, these obscure thinkers came up with the same idea. Great minds think alike! (If I can say so myself.)