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09/25/2004 02:46:31 PM · #1 |
| As often happens, this is quite ambiguous. Does this mean complexity of the composition, or of the subject? |
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09/25/2004 02:55:22 PM · #2 |
that's kind of a complicated question.
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09/25/2004 02:56:19 PM · #3 |
I take it too mean the subject should be complex -- but if more than one subject it could very well be the composition that makes the collective subject complex.
David
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09/25/2004 03:41:15 PM · #4 |
why not submitting snapshot of paper with math mambo-jumbo ? LOL.
Britannica, I took a shot that made me think of how complicated (complex) some things in our lives are.
Try buildings with bizarre architecture, unique constructions.. I think that anything with a lot of rods & bars could represent complexity :-)
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09/25/2004 03:43:06 PM · #5 |
Originally posted by nshapiro:
As often happens, this is quite ambiguous. Does this mean complexity of the composition, or of the subject? |
Perhaps there is no 'right' approach? Perhaps both are acceptable?
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09/25/2004 03:47:01 PM · #6 |
| I choose a complex issue as opposed to a literal interpretation. I am already thinking that I will recieve either a very good score or a very low score with everyone commenting that it doesn't meet the challenge. I may change my submission yet. |
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09/25/2004 03:52:43 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by e301:
Originally posted by nshapiro:
As often happens, this is quite ambiguous. Does this mean complexity of the composition, or of the subject? |
Perhaps there is no 'right' approach? Perhaps both are acceptable? |
Sure, then half the voters give you a 1, and the other half score you according to your photo. ;) |
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09/25/2004 04:02:30 PM · #8 |
could the rubix cube not be simplicity or complexity??? considering math is fairly easy why not consider other objects???
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09/25/2004 04:07:22 PM · #9 |
In the end, the most complex subject would be women, but those feminists with their ego trips will rate those photos poorly for sure..
Said in a humoristic spirit, no offence please :o)
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09/25/2004 04:08:06 PM · #10 |
Originally posted by notonline:
could the rubix cube not be simplicity or complexity??? considering math is fairly easy why not consider other objects??? |
i thought of a rubix cube too, as did my girlfriend when i asked her if she had any ideas. lets see if any rubix cubes show up in this challenge.
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09/25/2004 04:08:35 PM · #11 |
Originally posted by s4nd3r99:
In the end, the most complex subject would be women, but those feminists with their ego trips will rate those photos poorly for sure..
Said in a humoristic spirit, no offence please :o) |
hahah i mentioned that in the chat room before.
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09/25/2004 04:12:38 PM · #12 |
| I _almost_ submitted a picture of my girlfriend, but opted for my current submission instead. |
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09/25/2004 04:13:16 PM · #13 |
Originally posted by xtabintun:
I _almost_ submitted a picture of my girlfriend, but opted for my current submission instead. |
That's funny stuff! |
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09/25/2004 04:13:59 PM · #14 |
i was going to use the rubix cube also. I think we will see a couple in the challenge.
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09/25/2004 04:14:25 PM · #15 |
| I was going to do a rubix cube woman supported by rods, with a math eqation backround, but couldn't get the depth of feild and lighting. |
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09/25/2004 04:30:07 PM · #16 |
Originally posted by Cafe O Penguins:
I was going to do a rubix cube woman supported by rods, with a math eqation backround, but couldn't get the depth of feild and lighting. |
I would LOVE to see that shot! |
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09/25/2004 04:46:43 PM · #17 |
I̢۪m trying not to go for the literal meaning which will probable result in either plenty of 2, 3 and 4 or 7, 8, 9. It̢۪s very hard to judge peoples reaction.
I have seen some wonderful photos that meet the challenge dead on and they still have scores of 1, 2 and 3's.
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09/25/2004 08:17:24 PM · #18 |
I'm extremely pleased that this challenge has a description that is wonderfully vague, allowing me to take a photo that captures the essence of complexity (whether through composition, subject, technique...whatever).
It also allows me to vote very simply: "Is this a photo that does a great job of capturing 'complexity'?"
I wish all the challenge descriptions where this open! Big smile on my face... |
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09/25/2004 08:18:59 PM · #19 |
Just take a photo of a woman.
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09/25/2004 08:21:17 PM · #20 |
Originally posted by Jacko:
Just take a photo of a woman. |
Nekkid is preferable.
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09/26/2004 01:36:43 AM · #21 |
Originally posted by Riggs:
Originally posted by Jacko:
Just take a photo of a woman. |
Nekkid is preferable. |
Not that I'm against it -- but that kind of simplifies the impact of the image; doesn't it? :D
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When I read the subject I immediately thought of the science of complexity; basically, many simple things interacting to form complex patterns, such as the flocking of birds/schooling of fish or the formation of clouds. The trick, I think, is not in finding something complex to shoot, but in finding a shot that shows the complexity in an easily identifiable way -- all while being compositionally sound.
David
/edit: added link
Message edited by author 2004-09-26 01:43:14.
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09/27/2004 07:58:54 AM · #22 |
I checked out the thumbnails for the complexity challenge, and I have to say I'm pleased with what I see so far...this will be a great challenge to vote on! It looks like there are a lot of interesting interpretations...
I'm sitting at about 5.3 with no comments so far, but I personally wouldn't rate my photo much higher than that anyhow so I'm happy... |
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09/27/2004 08:23:58 AM · #23 |
I'm going for my lowest score yet!
there's still wacky foods though... |
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09/27/2004 08:28:26 AM · #24 |
i am sitting at just over 6. whoo hoo.
however my touch challenge is in the 4 range.. so it makes up for it.
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09/27/2004 08:43:01 AM · #25 |
Could be my 3rd highest score. Sitting at 6.1220 right now.
Message edited by author 2004-09-27 08:43:13. |
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