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 03/20/2011 07:59:03 PM · #76
Originally posted by giantmike:
timmi, no disrespect, but it was Richard who suggested the challenge in the first place. So I'm pretty sure he does know the original intent.

//www.dpchallenge.com/forum.php?action=read&FORUM_THREAD_ID=1064475

There is absolutely no mention in the challenge description about horizons, or natural looking scenes, etc... NONE. When you go submit the image, all it says is "Capture an image of the Extreme Supermoon coming March 19th"... no extras under the special rules either, just "expert editing" blurb. Which means you can pretty much capture the Moon any way you wish...

My question is, why are there few individuals who know "the details" of the intention, but it was never stated for others in the description...
 03/20/2011 08:01:30 PM · #77
I probably opened my mind too much for this one... so, voters beware :P
 03/20/2011 08:02:21 PM · #78
Originally posted by timmi:
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And just because it was Richard who suggested the challenge, it doesn't necessarily mean that 100 other photographers will interpret it in "his" way without having the hint in the description of the challenge...

Geez! There are at least two things not controlled by the person who suggests a challenge.
1) The specifics of the challenge, including the rule set.
2) Individual interpretations.
 03/20/2011 08:06:12 PM · #79
Originally posted by hahn23:
Originally posted by timmi:
...statements like "this challenge was NEVER intended to be...." that is just your interpretation... How do you know what the original intent was? ...

The challenge suggestion was made in this thread, "Extreme Supermoon near Earth" The OP was me. So, I do remember what I suggested. I would have preferred Advanced Editing, rather than Expert Editing, because this is a photography site. Of course, the Admin and SC set it up... taking all interests into consideration. I'm delighted attention was paid to this significant astronomy event. It's a difficult challenge and serious efforts at photography should be rewarded for the extra effort required.

I have an open mind. I don't think I'm narrow minded. I'll judge each image on its merits, as I do in every challenge. I don't have a preconceived notion as to what I will score high or low. I hope that other voters do the same.


Sorry, but when you originally posted about how you will vote, I misunderstood the way you put it. It really pains me when I come across this kind of opportunity and then you hear people really narrow it down to a nieche type of shot. It just closes a lot of options down. I do appreciate all the effort that goes into each and every shot of so many wonderful photographers on this site.

And by the way, I didn't call YOU narrow minded. I worded it very carefully. It was not an attack on you personally, just on the interpretation or description of the challenge you suggested. I really want to encourage creativity and free thinking for all of us here. It's the only way to learn new ways of "seeing".
 03/20/2011 08:06:46 PM · #80
I'm in.
03/20/2011 08:10:26 PM · #81
...im uploading my moon shot anyways... dont expect a ribbon..lol..girl friend twisted my rubber arm .. good luck every one

Message edited by author 2011-03-20 23:34:09.
 03/20/2011 08:12:24 PM · #82
Originally posted by timmi:
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And by the way, I didn't call YOU narrow minded. I worded it very carefully. It was not an attack on you personally, just on the interpretation or description of the challenge you suggested. I really want to encourage creativity and free thinking for all of us here. It's the only way to learn new ways of "seeing".

Gee, I'm glad to hear it wasn't a personal attack.
 03/20/2011 08:15:48 PM · #83



Watching the moon goes by
 03/20/2011 08:17:34 PM · #84
Originally posted by hahn23:
Originally posted by timmi:
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And by the way, I didn't call YOU narrow minded. I worded it very carefully. It was not an attack on you personally, just on the interpretation or description of the challenge you suggested. I really want to encourage creativity and free thinking for all of us here. It's the only way to learn new ways of "seeing".

Gee, I'm glad to hear it wasn't a personal attack.


Quit pulling my leg :))) I am pretty sure you know what I meant.
 03/20/2011 08:22:19 PM · #85
Originally posted by FocusPoint:
I probably opened my mind too much for this one... so, voters beware :P


+1
 03/20/2011 11:24:31 PM · #86
I'm looking forward to seeing everyone's images...can't wait:)
 03/21/2011 12:11:07 AM · #87
There are some absolutely stunning shots in there people. Very well done folks.
 03/21/2011 12:59:45 AM · #88
Originally posted by chazoe:
There are some absolutely stunning shots in there people. Very well done folks.

Those aren't shots, they're photo collages - graphic art assemblies so to speak.
 03/21/2011 01:01:13 AM · #89
Originally posted by glad2badad:
Originally posted by chazoe:
There are some absolutely stunning shots in there people. Very well done folks.

Those aren't shots, they're photo collages - graphic art assemblies so to speak.


There are at least 10 shots in there come on lol.
 03/21/2011 01:32:54 AM · #90
Sorry, I'm a simpleton. What I meant to say was that there are some cool looking pictures coming from the magic box on my desk. Good job to the gods who put them there.
 03/21/2011 01:46:50 AM · #91
Great job guys! I couldn't get a moon shot, thick grey clouds all weekend. But I really enjoyed seeing all of yours. I loved both the creative ones and the classic moon shots.
 03/21/2011 06:16:43 AM · #92
I highly enjoyed both the expert and non expert editing versions in this challenge.

While I understand some people's wish that this was an advanced editing challenge, the expert editing challenges are so few and far between. I appreciate that they are the "special" challenges -- not the regular challenges each week. It doesn't take anything away from me, and also gives me the opportunity to try it, if I so desire. And it's fun to be amazed at what people can do.

Besides that -- since the vast majority of the challenges are "photography" vs "graphic arts" challenges, I do think it would be remiss to completely ignore the graphic arts side. Knowledge is power, people! It doesn't hurt (too much) to experience everything!

03/21/2011 11:41:47 AM · #93
Wow, just went through these quickly before work - BLOWN AWAY. There are some fantastic pieces of art in there. Can't wait to get a second to vote!!

Edit- just realized I can't vote on these. Booo.....ok - can't wait to get a second to COMMENT on these!! :D

Message edited by author 2011-03-21 11:47:39.
 03/21/2011 11:53:14 AM · #94
HOLY CRAP, i did it again, i didnt realize this was expert editing..............*facepalm*
 06/21/2013 11:37:04 AM · #95
YES, this is an old thread....but Sunday is a NEW SUPERMOON!!!!

Curious how many are going to give shooting this a go? I'm not much of a MOON photographer, so I'm thrilled it will be 6:00 a.m. where I am for perigee. :)
Any suggesions? And for anyone not sure what the heck I'm talking about, here is a link! :) Better articles, but can't find the original one I read, lol.

NOT A CHALLENGE, BUT AN OPPORTUNITY.

Message edited by author 2013-06-21 11:39:30.
 06/21/2013 11:39:13 AM · #96
Originally posted by bergiekat:
YES, this is an old thread....but Sunday is a NEW SUPERMOON!!!!

Curious how many are going to give shooting this a go? I'm not much of a MOON photographer, so I'm thrilled it will be 6:00 a.m. where I am for perigee. :)
Any suggesions? And for anyone not sure what the heck I'm talking about, here is a link! :) Better articles, but can't find the original one I read, lol.


Post it in challenge suggestions - a speed challenge would be awesome :)
 06/21/2013 11:41:20 AM · #97
Originally posted by Alexkc:
Originally posted by bergiekat:
YES, this is an old thread....but Sunday is a NEW SUPERMOON!!!!

Curious how many are going to give shooting this a go? I'm not much of a MOON photographer, so I'm thrilled it will be 6:00 a.m. where I am for perigee. :)
Any suggesions? And for anyone not sure what the heck I'm talking about, here is a link! :) Better articles, but can't find the original one I read, lol.


Post it in challenge suggestions - a speed challenge would be awesome :)


Ohhhhhh, speeeeeed challenge!!! posting!! :P
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