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 07/29/2010 12:44:11 AM · #1
This week's open options aren't really all that different. Both require a model and props; the only difference between the two - that I can see - is the type of prop.

I kinda like it better when our options on the open challenges are just touch more diverse!
 07/29/2010 12:47:33 AM · #2
I agree...they are boring. What is Langdon doing....looking at going into a stock photography agency? I won't be entering.
 07/29/2010 12:49:46 AM · #3
Oh, I think it's fair to throw in stock options (heh!) now and then - we have people here who like that sort of thing, some who are very good at this sort of thing, some who want to start trying it. No problem with that, but essentially two challenges of the same thing? Stock versus street might be a better combo. :-)
 07/29/2010 01:04:43 AM · #4
Originally posted by Melethia:
Oh, I think it's fair to throw in stock options (heh!) now and then - we have people here who like that sort of thing, some who are very good at this sort of thing, some who want to start trying it. No problem with that, but essentially two challenges of the same thing? Stock versus street might be a better combo. :-)


Too very true.. Would you like vanilla or french vanilla - no sorry, we're all out of - everything good- :)
 07/29/2010 08:22:35 AM · #5
Originally posted by Melethia:
This week's open options aren't really all that different. Both require a model and props; the only difference between the two - that I can see - is the type of prop.

I kinda like it better when our options on the open challenges are just touch more diverse!


actually, "...Both require a model and props..." is not correct. only the second one, "Operator" requires a model. i've gotten some success in medical-related stock photography with only props...

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but i agree that 2 stock photography challenges is not much of a choice...

-mefnj
 07/29/2010 08:36:05 AM · #6
Yeah, medicine doesn't really require a model.
 08/04/2010 09:29:47 PM · #7
This week's opens are the same challenge. Shoot a free study, determine whether it is over or under, title it appropriately and voila! If the two opens are essentially going to be the same each week, perhaps it is time to go back to just one? Other than the novetly of "over/under" there is no reason to have separate challenges here. Or am I just getting cranky in my old age?

Message edited by author 2010-08-04 21:29:56.
 08/04/2010 10:00:37 PM · #8
I do wish we'd go back to options in the open challenges. The stock photos didn't work for me, because I'm on the road, and don't have the background/lighting options. Over/under does seem to also be the same thing. It was nice having different choices.

so yes, I agree -- and I must be as cranky as you :D
 08/04/2010 10:04:19 PM · #9
Originally posted by Melethia:
This week's opens are the same challenge. Shoot a free study, determine whether it is over or under, title it appropriately and voila! If the two opens are essentially going to be the same each week, perhaps it is time to go back to just one? Other than the novetly of "over/under" there is no reason to have separate challenges here. Or am I just getting cranky in my old age?


yeah but you cant edit it. so you need to actually take a really good shot.

im really curious to see how the images turn out, without being photoshopped all up.

Message edited by author 2010-08-04 22:04:42.
 08/04/2010 10:12:43 PM · #10
Ms. Melethia Bleh, you make a good point--however, I do think it's all right to have a challenge (pair of challenges) that emphasizes the importance of the title.

In my opinion, the title is just as much a part of the image as the part that's an exposure and processed (or not), and as much as the border (or lack of one). Doesn't hurt to put the focus on that for once.
 08/04/2010 10:20:59 PM · #11
Geeshh guys, stop complaining.

think about it for a moment.

When have we had in the last month,,,,,, Expert, Advanced, Minimum, Basic, Free Study and a Challenge with any old photograph we have ever taken in our lives.

Don't whine, he may never do it again!!!!!!!!!!!!

08/04/2010 11:01:09 PM · #12
Oh, I agree there has been very good variety, just not seeing the need for two open challenges these days if there is no difference between the two. Keep up the variety, go to one challenge mid-week?
 08/04/2010 11:15:04 PM · #13
Originally posted by JulietNN:
Geeshh guys, stop complaining.

think about it for a moment.

When have we had in the last month,,,,,, Expert, Advanced, Minimum, Basic, Free Study and a Challenge with any old photograph we have ever taken in our lives.

Don't whine, he may never do it again!!!!!!!!!!!!


oh, come on! What are we supposed to do with our time if we can't complain? :D
 08/04/2010 11:17:50 PM · #14
Originally posted by vawendy:
Originally posted by JulietNN:
Geeshh guys, stop complaining.

think about it for a moment.

When have we had in the last month,,,,,, Expert, Advanced, Minimum, Basic, Free Study and a Challenge with any old photograph we have ever taken in our lives.

Don't whine, he may never do it again!!!!!!!!!!!!


oh, come on! What are we supposed to do with our time if we can't complain? :D


Go photograph something, lol!! [runs]
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