Double exposure - DPChallenge Forums

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

11/16/2015 10:39:54 AM · #1

Thought I'd just officially suggest it since it's been mentioned a few times in other threads.

tate

Apple iPhone 15 Pro

11/16/2015 11:11:07 AM · #2

PennyStreet

Olympus OM-D E-M1

Olympus 17mm f/1.8 M.Zuiko

11/16/2015 12:54:08 PM · #3

I have thought about this a bit and have come up with a possible challenge description:

Take two different shots during the time period, advanced editing rules apply to each, and combine them into one frame to make us see double.
Extra flag: For the purposes of this challenge only, you may overlay any one photograph with another. The usual hdr and texture rules do not apply.

pgirish007

Canon EOS-5D Mark IV

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II

11/16/2015 01:41:53 PM · #4

And use of adjustment layers is permitted.

11/16/2015 02:01:04 PM · #5

I would like to play, but all my doubles are done in camera. (With very rare exception). I do have a feature that saves the originals as well as the double, so I'm wondering if this might satisfy the rules/be written into the rules.

11/16/2015 02:22:57 PM · #6

Since I started the thread, here's my description:

"This week, combine 2 exposures to create one image. The images may be combined via your chosen editing software, or done in camera."

I would leave out wordage such as "make us see double" and too much do this and not that sort of stuff. The only special flag should be you may use 2 exposures/images.

Canon EF 200mm f/2.8 L II USM Lens

11/16/2015 03:21:30 PM · #7

nice. good description.

skewsme

Canon EOS-6D

11/16/2015 03:47:01 PM · #8

posty's

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

11/16/2015 03:55:54 PM · #9

Originally posted by skewsme:

posty's

When I think of composite, I think of Gyban's work, taking bits of different images and making something new. Double exposure is a different aesthetic...and I would like for this to be under advanced editing, not expert.

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

11/16/2015 04:18:51 PM · #10

Originally posted by RKT:

Originally posted by skewsme:
posty's

When I think of composite, I think of Gyban's work, taking bits of different images and making something new. Double exposure is a different aesthetic...and I would like for this to be under advanced editing, not expert.

You might want to somehow specify that the entirety of each image must be used -- that you can't cut out one bit from one image and plop it into the other.

tate

Apple iPhone 15 Pro

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

11/16/2015 04:21:11 PM · #11

I was wondering this as well.
I gave this lovely image a nod with a special ribbon but I do wonder where it would fall in either set of rules:

Originally posted by GeneralE:

Originally posted by RKT:

Originally posted by skewsme:
posty's

When I think of composite, I think of Gyban's work, taking bits of different images and making something new. Double exposure is a different aesthetic...and I would like for this to be under advanced editing, not expert.

You might want to somehow specify that the entirety of each image must be used -- that you can't cut out one bit from one image and plop it into the other.

Canon EF 200mm f/2.8 L II USM Lens

11/16/2015 05:20:23 PM · #12

This is already making me want to smash my head against a wall...how about we make the monthly FS expert editing/do-what-you-want editing so we can do what we want at least once a month and not have to worry about specific rules/boundaries/endless debates/whining/ nit picking, etc.

How about:

Double Exposure, Description: N/A

...and let the voters sort it out.

Message edited by author 2015-11-17 11:27:24.

skewsme

Canon EOS-6D

11/16/2015 06:10:36 PM · #13

yes and yes.... and more hidden gems without date restrictions.

Ecce_Signum

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

11/16/2015 06:17:06 PM · #14

Originally posted by RKT:

This is already giving making me want to smash my head against a wall...how about we make the monthly FS expert editing/do-what-you-want editing so we can do what we want at least once a month and not have to worry about specific rules/boundaries/endless debates/whining/ nit picking, etc.

I'd counter that by saying whilst I don't enter many challenges the Monthly FS has always been advanced editing and usually a place to show your best photograph from that month (cool how that works). Making it expert would probably mean fewer entries as it is a form of editing many don't enter.

Maybe make the first open challenge a month an expert editing free for all?

Ja-9

Nikon D750

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

11/16/2015 06:38:23 PM · #15

Originally posted by RKT:

I like this...but no limits on how much of the 2nd picture must be used...let us be creative and not under expert rules but rather advanced.

PennyStreet

Olympus OM-D E-M1

Olympus 17mm f/1.8 M.Zuiko

11/16/2015 06:44:34 PM · #16

Originally posted by RKT:

Sorry if I barged in.. any wordage is ok with me. I had been thinking of suggesting this topic and you didn't have a description so I suggested one.

Of course I'm all for less is more.

posthumous

Canon EOS-40D

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

11/16/2015 07:54:22 PM · #17

I vote for double exposure, n/a, expert editing. Let's spare the SC another dq nightmare like texture overlay.

11/16/2015 08:39:12 PM · #18

yes.

pixelpig

Sony Alpha a55

Sony DT 1.8/50mm SAM

11/16/2015 11:19:12 PM · #19

+1

Message edited by author 2015-11-16 23:28:11.

posthumous

Canon EOS-40D

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

11/16/2015 11:36:02 PM · #20

For the record, I'm dismayed that composite has been limited in people's minds to only what gyaban does.

pixelpig

Sony Alpha a55

Sony DT 1.8/50mm SAM

11/16/2015 11:48:24 PM · #21

Originally posted by posthumous:

For the record, I'm dismayed that composite has been limited in people's minds to only what gyaban does.

There are some heroes here who are doing fascinating work. I for one would love to see more expert challenges so they could shine & maybe broaden our collective horizons a little.

11/17/2015 11:56:12 AM · #22

Originally posted by PennyStreet:

Originally posted by RKT:
Since I started the thread, here's my description:

"This week, combine 2 exposures to create one image. The images may be combined via your chosen editing software, or done in camera."

I would leave out wordage such as "make us see double" and too much do this and not that sort of stuff. The only special flag should be you may use 2 exposures/images.

Sorry if I barged in.. any wordage is ok with me. I had been thinking of suggesting this topic and you didn't have a description so I suggested one.

Of course I'm all for less is more.

No apologies needed! : D

I generally enjoy some creative flair in writing, but when it appears in descriptions, it seems some people tend to take it out of context, try to twist it, etc. Then there would would threads on what "seeing double" is exactly and it all becomes ridiculously tedious and exasperating for those who would like to enter AND for those who vote. I see the threads as being manipulative in a way. It's just one of the things that frustrates me here at DPC, more lately than ever before.

From Don:

"For the record, I'm dismayed that composite has been limited in people's minds to only what gyaban does."

It was just an obvious example, but I hear you. I've done many a composite where people don't even realize they're looking at a composite..subtle composites I suppose. For example:

I was pushing with my texture entry:

It's 3 exposures all done within minutes of each other...is it composite, double/triple exposure, montage, I don't know...but I wish I could do more of it here at DPC. I was seeing how far I could push the boundary. I may have gone over it with this entry.

So, Double Exposure N/A expert editing sounds good to me...let's see where it takes us.

11/17/2015 12:00:32 PM · #23

Originally posted by pixelpig:

Originally posted by posthumous:
For the record, I'm dismayed that composite has been limited in people's minds to only what gyaban does.

There are some heroes here who are doing fascinating work. I for one would love to see more expert challenges so they could shine & maybe broaden our collective horizons a little.

I would love a set of rules, or lack there of, that would allow outside elements to be used. I have a nice collection of antique photographs and have fun playing around with them. I would love to be able to composite parts of them into my own images for certain challenges.

pixelpig

Sony Alpha a55

Sony DT 1.8/50mm SAM

11/17/2015 01:32:17 PM · #24

Originally posted by RKT:

Originally posted by pixelpig:

Originally posted by posthumous:
For the record, I'm dismayed that composite has been limited in people's minds to only what gyaban does.

There are some heroes here who are doing fascinating work. I for one would love to see more expert challenges so they could shine & maybe broaden our collective horizons a little.

I would love a set of rules, or lack there of, that would allow outside elements to be used. I have a nice collection of antique photographs and have fun playing around with them. I would love to be able to composite parts of them into my own images for certain challenges.

Careful now! You will have all the "must be photographic in nature" people posting to this thread. I would be very happy to see voting challenges that showcase the photographer's vision. Anything goes. Only one rule: you must have at least one verifiable file.