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08/19/2011 11:52:35 AM · #1 |
Well I noticed the description for this challenge is rather vague in that it doesn't really state that the window needs to be in your home. Would one be unnecessarily holding them self back by insisting the window be in their home? Would it be bad form to just pick any window you like anywhere and shoot through it?
Sucky "minimal editing" rules anyway... ;) |
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08/19/2011 11:53:45 AM · #2 |
I'm thinking any window can be my favorite, especially the one with a great view.
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08/19/2011 12:00:12 PM · #3 |
Originally posted by Brent_S:
Well I noticed the description for this challenge is rather vague in that it doesn't really state that the window needs to be in your home. Would one be unnecessarily holding them self back by insisting the window be in their home? Would it be bad form to just pick any window you like anywhere and shoot through it?
Sucky "minimal editing" rules anyway... ;) |
I have assumed any window but since the frame does not need to be visible it is to me an FS in Minimal Editing. BUT knowing the DPC trolls including a bit of the window in the shot would probably help the score. I really don't like Minimal so I am giving this challenge a total miss. |
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08/19/2011 12:00:26 PM · #4 |
| So how are we going to get validation that the window in question is truly and actually the shooters favorite? I see lot's of DNMC!!! ;) |
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08/19/2011 12:06:45 PM · #5 |
| My favorite window is not a window in my house. I strongly favor liberal interpretations of challenge descriptions. I'll participate in this challenge, but the current culture at DPC is "narrow minded" interpretation of challenges. Scores are less important to me than effort applied to the photography. |
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08/19/2011 12:10:33 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by MargaretN:
I really don't like Minimal so I am giving this challenge a total miss. |
Whoa! Glad you pointed out it is Minimal Editing..... |
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08/19/2011 12:14:05 PM · #7 |
How about portable window frame?
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08/19/2011 12:14:13 PM · #8 |
How does sharpening work in minimal?
Originally posted by rulez:
sharpen your entry using your editing software’s “sharpen” or equivalent option. The use of customizable sharpening tools, such as Unsharp Mask, is not allowed |
What does 'customizable' mean? Are sliding sharpeners legal?
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08/19/2011 12:17:58 PM · #9 |
| considering im going to be spending the next week outdoors as much as possible, the timing of the challenge stinks. Then again the timing of all the challenges usually stinks :) |
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08/19/2011 12:21:37 PM · #10 |
| wait, so minimal editing, we can desaturate and sharpen but no curves? |
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08/19/2011 12:24:23 PM · #11 |
Originally posted by NiallOTuama:
How does sharpening work in minimal? |
All you can do is a single pass of sharpen, you cannot use unsharp mask.
Originally posted by NiallOTuama:
What does 'customizable' mean? Are sliding sharpeners legal? |
No.
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08/19/2011 12:25:17 PM · #12 |
Originally posted by mike_311:
wait, so minimal editing, we can desaturate and sharpen but no curves? |
Correct, but only a simple desaturate. Remove the colors, but no adjustment of tones. No partial desat either.
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08/19/2011 12:34:34 PM · #13 |
Originally posted by Yo_Spiff:
I'm thinking any window can be my favorite, especially the one with a great view. |
Pretty much what I was thinking too Spiffy.
I have some ideas, but the more I think about the minimal editing rule set the more I think I will give this one a pass. If you don't have a full time job these straight out of camera challenges can possibly be a fun learning experience. For those with limited free time, the extra time required to shoot well this way just isn't worth it. I think so anyway... |
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08/19/2011 12:39:59 PM · #14 |
Minimal??? Drat!!!!!! :(
My favorite window is definitely not in my house. I knew exactly which window I wanted to shoot when I saw the challenge. But minimal editing might make it beyond my capabilities. Too much of a difference inside and out. I'll definitely try it anyway -- I just doubt my capabilities. |
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08/19/2011 12:41:34 PM · #15 |
Originally posted by Brent_S:
Originally posted by Yo_Spiff:
I'm thinking any window can be my favorite, especially the one with a great view. |
Pretty much what I was thinking too Spiffy.
I have some ideas, but the more I think about the minimal editing rule set the more I think I will give this one a pass. If you don't have a full time job these straight out of camera challenges can possibly be a fun learning experience. For those with limited free time, the extra time required to shoot well this way just isn't worth it. I think so anyway... |
agree, i find that editing is essential to digital photography, and i understand why we have these challenges, but the more i get into this hobby the less i hate to be restricted in my editing. |
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08/19/2011 12:46:49 PM · #16 |
Originally posted by EL-ROI:
So how are we going to get validation that the window in question is truly and actually the shooters favorite? I see lot's of DNMC!!! ;) |
I like ALL windows. They are glass and they reflect. How do I pick a favorite?
Oh wait... we have look out? darn.
Message edited by author 2011-08-19 12:51:52. |
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08/19/2011 12:47:58 PM · #17 |
Originally posted by vawendy:
Too much of a difference inside and out. |
That was my thought as well. The exposure differences may be a problem for some scenes.
Originally posted by mike_311:
agree, i find that editing is essential to digital photography, and i understand why we have these challenges, but the more i get into this hobby the less i hate to be restricted in my editing. |
To me the whole point of a minimal challenge is to learn camera skills. Figure out how to take such a photo without editing and have it look good.
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08/19/2011 12:49:36 PM · #18 |
| I'd like to shoot something for this. But anything out my house windows would just plain suck. Parking lot on both ends. My work windows are just as bad. Besides site security would get all worked up if they saw me with a camera. The only other option would be from my car window. We'll see. |
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08/19/2011 12:50:48 PM · #19 |
Originally posted by Brent_S:
Originally posted by Yo_Spiff:
I'm thinking any window can be my favorite, especially the one with a great view. |
Pretty much what I was thinking too Spiffy.
I have some ideas, but the more I think about the minimal editing rule set the more I think I will give this one a pass. If you don't have a full time job these straight out of camera challenges can possibly be a fun learning experience. For those with limited free time, the extra time required to shoot well this way just isn't worth it. I think so anyway... |
but... you have more time to shoot because you don't have to process!!! |
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08/19/2011 12:51:45 PM · #20 |
| A question from the other side of the Atlantic: is 'out your' a typo, or is the 'of' dropped in the States? I often ponder on these little differences in language, but rarely seek out answers! |
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08/19/2011 12:54:04 PM · #21 |
Originally posted by SaraR:
A question from the other side of the Atlantic: is 'out your' a typo, or is the 'of' dropped in the States? I often ponder on these little differences in language, but rarely seek out answers! |
"Look" Out Your Favorite Window (the Look is implied) - at least I think that's what they mean. |
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08/19/2011 01:09:00 PM · #22 |
Originally posted by PennyStreet:
Originally posted by SaraR:
A question from the other side of the Atlantic: is 'out your' a typo, or is the 'of' dropped in the States? I often ponder on these little differences in language, but rarely seek out answers! |
"Look" Out Your Favorite Window (the Look is implied) - at least I think that's what they mean. |
Yes, the 'of' is dropped. It's common American dialect. Certainly not the Queen's English!
Just wanted to point out the challenge description does not read that the window has to be in your house, so any business, vehicle, work or office related window will suffice to meet the challenge. As long as you can prove it's your favorite. |
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08/19/2011 01:12:09 PM · #23 |
| I consider the glass of my viewfinder on my camera a window, and it is my favorite.... Hmmm, opens up all kind of possibilities doesn't it? |
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08/19/2011 01:58:05 PM · #24 |
| Perfect iphone shot challenge for people watchers. |
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08/19/2011 02:08:32 PM · #25 |
or depending on your location in the states, it could be:
Out ya winda
Out yo window
Out yall window
Por tu ventana
Message edited by author 2011-08-19 14:08:39. |
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