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01/24/2011 12:09:18 AM · #1 |
| I still dont get what it means really... any help? |
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01/24/2011 12:11:23 AM · #2 |
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01/24/2011 12:20:58 AM · #3 |
I've used the word in a few titles
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01/24/2011 12:22:59 AM · #4 |
Another example
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01/24/2011 12:58:17 AM · #5 |
| google search the word, look up the definition.... go from there |
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01/24/2011 01:11:53 AM · #6 |
Originally posted by hojop25:
I still dont get what it means really... any help? |
In short a sentinel is someone...or something that watches over someone or something else....normally in a protective or seemingly protective manner.
Use your imagination. As you can see from some of the photos it can also be an inanimate object that appears to watching out.
Another example would be a soldier keeping watch at night...as a look out while the rest of the company slept. Things like that. |
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01/24/2011 07:30:24 AM · #7 |
Another example would be a giant hand puppet looming over an empty baby crib.
This is one for the poets.
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01/24/2011 08:36:37 AM · #8 |
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01/24/2011 08:38:23 AM · #9 |
Darn... Now I gotta re-up my membership!!!
See the original thread for more Details! |
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01/24/2011 08:49:20 AM · #10 |
| OK, I'm in with the first entry. Seeing as how my current conservatively PP'd entries on other challenges are doing so badly, I've pushed the processing to stupid levels in this challenge. Let's see what folks of this one! :-) |
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01/24/2011 10:05:03 AM · #11 |
I used the word in the title of an image.
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01/25/2011 07:57:28 PM · #12 |
| So the title to all the entries will be "Sentinel"?? |
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01/25/2011 08:10:53 PM · #13 |
Originally posted by Hipychik:
So the title to all the entries will be "Sentinel"?? |
Well, your point is well taken, based on a non-nuanced read of the challenge description. I do think it's meant that image submissions should epitomize the concept, without necessarily carrying the exact title, "Sentinel". To title every image "Sentinel" would be a very literal read, and I think it was meant to be conceptual. Being a risk-taker, my image meets the challenge, but has a unique title. |
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01/25/2011 08:22:37 PM · #14 |
| I always consider using the challenge name in the title to be a big Party Foul... |
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01/25/2011 08:27:05 PM · #15 |
| seeing the images in the search result, i see that many of them are rather figurative, a methapor or personification. the challenge is asking for something definitive. doesn't that equate to someting literal? |
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01/25/2011 08:41:55 PM · #16 |
Originally posted by Cyberlandz:
seeing the images in the search result, i see that many of them are rather figurative, a methapor or personification. the challenge is asking for something definitive. doesn't that equate to someting literal? |
Like most challenges, the subject should bring to mind, in general, the term "Sentinel". That could and should incorporate a wide range of subjects and concepts. This is not a narrowly defined challenge. |
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01/25/2011 08:50:59 PM · #17 |
Originally posted by hahn23:
Originally posted by Cyberlandz:
seeing the images in the search result, i see that many of them are rather figurative, a methapor or personification. the challenge is asking for something definitive. doesn't that equate to someting literal? |
Like most challenges, the subject should bring to mind, in general, the term "Sentinel". That could and should incorporate a wide range of subjects and concepts. This is not a narrowly defined challenge. |
Whilst I agree with you on the *interpretation*, based on the challenge description, which encourages variety of approach IMO, I find it curious that the description goes on to say: Your challenge is to take the definitive shot entitled "Sentinel".
Based on that, it does appear to mandate "Sentinel" as a title, and so I expect some will deduct for alternate titles. Certainly, if I enter, I will title my image "Sentinel". Be crazy not to. Maybe add something after, maybe not, but at least start with that word.
But that's just me...
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01/25/2011 08:56:20 PM · #18 |
Originally posted by Bear_Music:
Originally posted by hahn23:
Originally posted by Cyberlandz:
seeing the images in the search result, i see that many of them are rather figurative, a methapor or personification. the challenge is asking for something definitive. doesn't that equate to someting literal? |
Like most challenges, the subject should bring to mind, in general, the term "Sentinel". That could and should incorporate a wide range of subjects and concepts. This is not a narrowly defined challenge. |
Whilst I agree with you on the *interpretation*, based on the challenge description, which encourages variety of approach IMO, I find it curious that the description goes on to say: Your challenge is to take the definitive shot entitled "Sentinel".
Based on that, it does appear to mandate "Sentinel" as a title, and so I expect some will deduct for alternate titles. Certainly, if I enter, I will title my image "Sentinel". Be crazy not to. Maybe add something after, maybe not, but at least start with that word.
But that's just me...
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Yes, I get your point. I did read that and understand that many will take the opportunity to deduct score wherever they can. Those with that mindset will also deduct for anything beyond the title, "Sentinel". I'll probably continue to take the chance to give a unique title to an image which meets the challenge. It is a photography contest, after all. If my good image is punished for the title, then I guess I'll learn a lesson. |
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01/25/2011 09:15:02 PM · #19 |
Meh, been there, done that, LOL!
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01/25/2011 09:22:11 PM · #20 |
| i agree that we should all not be limited in imagination and creativity in entering any challenge. my concern is on the word "definitive". how much does it weigh to you? which is more definitive? something that is actually, literally, a sentinel or something that is merely a methapor or personification of a sentinel? |
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01/25/2011 09:26:23 PM · #21 |
Originally posted by Cyberlandz:
i agree that we should all not be limited in imagination and creativity in entering any challenge. my concern is on the word "definitive". how much does it weigh to you? which is more definitive? something that is actually, literally, a sentinel or something that is merely a methapor or personification of a sentinel? |
None of these guys within 500 miles of my house. 
Message edited by author 2011-01-25 21:28:47. |
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01/25/2011 09:29:07 PM · #22 |
Originally posted by Cyberlandz:
i agree that we should all not be limited in imagination and creativity in entering any challenge. my concern is on the word "definitive". how much does it weigh to you? which is more definitive? something that is actually, literally, a sentinel or something that is merely a methapor or personification of a sentinel? |
Speaking for myself....doesn't matter. I will give the same weight to either a literal sentinel or a personified sentinel. To me the both are within the spirit of the challenge and I will appreciate both. I'd wager that most members voting would feel the same way. |
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01/25/2011 09:39:38 PM · #23 |
| lol :) nice image. im a matrix fan myself. but there are other actual sentinels out there. |
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01/25/2011 09:43:47 PM · #24 |
Originally posted by DCNUTTER:
Originally posted by Cyberlandz:
i agree that we should all not be limited in imagination and creativity in entering any challenge. my concern is on the word "definitive". how much does it weigh to you? which is more definitive? something that is actually, literally, a sentinel or something that is merely a methapor or personification of a sentinel? |
Speaking for myself....doesn't matter. I will give the same weight to either a literal sentinel or a personified sentinel. To me the both are within the spirit of the challenge and I will appreciate both. I'd wager that most members voting would feel the same way. |
fair enough. point well taken. |
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01/25/2011 09:46:58 PM · #25 |
Originally posted by Cyberlandz:
lol :) nice image. im a matrix fan myself. but there are other actual sentinels out there. |
Lots of subjects which I would include in the literal and/or figurative term "Sentinel".
Related to SENTINEL
Synonyms: custodian, guardian, keeper, lookout, minder, picket, guard, sentry, warden, warder, watch, watcher, watchman
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