Mirrors challenge... - DPChallenge Forums

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

09/06/2004 04:30:23 AM · #1

I had an idea to take a mirror and break it, then take some shots and calling it "7 years of bad luck" but then I figured it could be me having those 7 years, not that I'm such a big believer, but 7 years is a lot of time.. :)

I assume we'll see a lot of reflections in this challenge.

siggi

Canon EOS-10D

09/06/2004 04:36:57 AM · #2

haha, good luck!

I was wondering if it has to be a mirror or if it can be anything that reflects an image.

Stagolee

Kodak Easyshare C180

Canon EF 50mm f1.2L

09/06/2004 04:46:22 AM · #3

Originally posted by siggi:

haha, good luck!

I was wondering if it has to be a mirror or if it can be anything that reflects an image.

It does state a mirror, I think you would be pushing your luck if you didn't include one.

Fujifilm XF 23mm f/2 R WR

09/06/2004 05:16:49 AM · #4

1 : a polished or smooth surface (as of glass) that forms images by reflection (according to meriam webster dictionary).
So most reflecting surfaces would cut it, but you have to keep in mind voters will be looking for real standard mirros rather than surfaces..

aznym

Fujifilm X-T3

09/06/2004 05:21:21 AM · #5

Originally posted by s4nd3r99:

I had an idea to take a mirror and break it, then take some shots and calling it "7 years of bad luck" ...

Like this one from Jacko?

Zoomdak

Canon EOS-5D Mark IV

09/06/2004 05:27:47 AM · #6

I was wondering about a natural mirror myself. I think it'd be ok, but that's just becuase I want to use a reflection =).

09/06/2004 05:41:40 AM · #7

Damn!! I didn't know Jacko did one :)
going to think of something else then.

Originally posted by xion:

Originally posted by s4nd3r99:
I had an idea to take a mirror and break it, then take some shots and calling it "7 years of bad luck" ...

Like this one from Jacko?

Bran-O-Rama

Canon EOS-5D

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

09/06/2004 12:05:16 PM · #8

Originally posted by s4nd3r99:

I agree. The idea I had was to photograph a reflection, but not caused by an actual "mirror."

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

09/06/2004 12:09:13 PM · #9

Originally posted by s4nd3r99:

Damn!! I didn't know Jacko did one :)

Sure has brought him bad luck, too!

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

09/06/2004 02:17:19 PM · #10

In what way ? :) I see him doing well on challenges.. ;-p

Originally posted by GeneralE:

Sure has brought him bad luck, too!

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

09/06/2004 02:27:49 PM · #11

Originally posted by s4nd3r99:

In what way ? :) I see him doing well on challenges.. ;-p

Originally posted by GeneralE:
Sure has brought him bad luck, too!

Sorry, I forgot the tags ... : )

digistoune

Canon EOS-20D

09/06/2004 03:03:33 PM · #12

Originally posted by GeneralE:

Originally posted by s4nd3r99:
In what way ? :) I see him doing well on challenges.. ;-p

Originally posted by GeneralE:
Sure has brought him bad luck, too!

Sorry, I forgot the tags ... : )

LOL! Now what I want to know is how many people thought about doing just such a shot but were chicken to break a mirror themselves. HA HA HA Can't you just see DPCers on the street asking other people, "um, excuse me... but would you break my mirror for me?"

09/07/2004 03:30:44 AM · #13

LOL! thanks for the idea digistoune ;-)

Bran-O-Rama

Canon EOS-5D

Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED VR

09/07/2004 06:38:28 AM · #14

Don't want to ruin anybody's ideas... but the rules state a "mirror" must be evident.. nothing about requiring a "reflection" in the photo i.e. you can show the back of a handheld mirror if you wanted and it would be within the rules.

Just trying to up the level of creativity here :D

jadin

Nikon D800

09/07/2004 06:53:58 AM · #15

While the rules do state that a mirror must be in the photo. S4nd3r99 already explained that by definition a mirror doesn't have to be a real "mirror", just a smooth reflecting surface.

Message edited by author 2004-09-07 06:54:23.

ghoti

Nikon D70

09/07/2004 06:57:11 AM · #16

A comment from the SC would really be appreciated here: Actual mirror or just any old reflection? I have some ideas that involve reflections (but no actual mirrors, the type you hang on the wall), so I'd really like to know ...

ClubJuggle

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

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

09/07/2004 07:01:54 AM · #17

Originally posted by jadin:

While the rules do state that a mirror must be in the photo. S4nd3r99 already explained that by definition a mirror doesn't have to be a real "mirror", just a smooth reflecting surface.

Good luck explaining that to the voters.

In writing this challenge description, I did consider saying "mirror or other reflective surface." In the end I decided to say "mirror" because I envisioned this as an object challenge, not unlike Pencil (Challenge 29). My intent in writing the challenge was an actual physical mirror.

That said, I am a proponent of loose interpretations of a challenge (within reason). I do not believe that everyone must interpret the challenge as I did. If I can see a photographer clearly had the challenge topic in mind when taking their photograph, I will generally score that entry as meeting the challenge. Just be aware that many voters might not be so understanding.

-Terry

Message edited by author 2004-09-07 07:03:47.

jadin

Nikon D800

Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED VR

09/07/2004 07:53:08 AM · #18

"The Emperor is not as forgiving as I am."

Bran-O-Rama

Canon EOS-5D