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06/01/2011 04:32:32 PM · #76 |
Originally posted by posthumous:
And Clive, it was your inner poet who switched positions with you and the hedgehog. It's much more interesting to think you were walking in front of a hedgehog in the darkness... |
It is important to balance your fear of the dark with your fear of the hedgehog that follows you into it. Is there a rule set for editing that? |
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06/02/2011 04:51:52 PM · #77 |
Is it possible to work so much on the image that when you sit back and look at it you love it and hate it at the same time?
Well, that is where I sit.
I've poured alot of time into this so you will be seeing it for I will NOT be doing anything at this sort of level again. |
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06/02/2011 05:07:55 PM · #78 |
I've entered even though my first effort was brilliant then photoshop decided to crash so I had to do it again and never got it quite perfect but that's OK cos I kinda suck at photoshop anyway.
Im in. God help me. |
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06/02/2011 05:19:07 PM · #79 |
| I am surprised there are not that many entries so far? Alot of people going to submit last minute? I have some last minute editing to do when I get home, then I will resubmit! Looking forward to this one... hope I am not disappointed with my score. |
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06/02/2011 05:45:00 PM · #80 |
Originally posted by Sunshine86:
I am surprised there are not that many entries so far? Alot of people going to submit last minute? I have some last minute editing to do when I get home, then I will resubmit! Looking forward to this one... hope I am not disappointed with my score. |
I keep looking at the low entries and thinking I really should enter, but I've had no time this week to shoot. It sucks because I think I've only entered one expert editing challenge since I've been here.
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06/02/2011 05:53:38 PM · #81 |
Yeah...like a hummingbird with a 37 pound head or 8 foot long tail !
Originally posted by Bear_Music:
Nevertheless, if you had some sort of a wildlife scene that's rare and precious, for example, it ought to do very well...
R. |
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06/02/2011 06:02:26 PM · #82 |
Originally posted by skewsme:
Originally posted by MargaretN:
No non photographic material is allowed. |
Drawing is allowed. |
How?
Expert Editing:
"You may not: [..] add graphics or clip art images to your entry or its border during editing."
Under this?
"You may: [..] use images that do not meet the source or date requirements as textures in your entry if they function specifically as textures and not to circumvent other rules" |
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06/02/2011 06:06:33 PM · #83 |
Originally posted by CNovack:
Is it possible to work so much on the image that when you sit back and look at it you love it and hate it at the same time? |
Yes, I know exactly how you feel. I feel the same about my entry (I used it as a learning example in my Photoshop tutorials :)
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06/02/2011 06:10:11 PM · #84 |
If I want to use the front page of my newspaper in my creation, I could simply take a picture of it and use it that way...
Originally posted by MargaretN:
Originally posted by skewsme:
Originally posted by MargaretN:
No non photographic material is allowed. |
Drawing is allowed. |
How?
Expert Editing:
"You may not: [..] add graphics or clip art images to your entry or its border during editing."
Under this?
"You may: [..] use images that do not meet the source or date requirements as textures in your entry if they function specifically as textures and not to circumvent other rules" |
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06/02/2011 06:20:59 PM · #85 |
Originally posted by LevT:
"Digital art", or "creative edit" as it is called on 1x, on the other hand, by definition goes beyond that. It is supposed to be a creation of the artist's mind, something not present in our world as we know it. It is certainly possible to create alternative reality convincingly, but it is a rare gift, I think rarer than taking good pictures. |
Lev, I've given this post alot of thought. I pulled my image because you are absolutely right!
The rarity of the gift comes in not only convincing us, but also in giving the rest of us something to aspire to...;-)
I just don't think I've reached that state yet of poetic...Inner Peace |
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06/02/2011 07:11:41 PM · #86 |
| So what happened to the fun of creating? Playing with ideas? Why do we get so obsessed about calling what we do "something" art and if it is not art it is not worth doing?? As it is surely not about recognition and/or scores! It has been proven over and over again from the results of challenges that what some consider a very artistic expression others do not. There is no objectivity in assessment, no rules. So let's not forget having fun in being creative in our own ways. |
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06/02/2011 07:21:40 PM · #87 |
Originally posted by MargaretN:
So what happened to the fun of creating? Playing with ideas? Why do we get so obsessed about calling what we do "something" art and if it is not art it is not worth doing?? As it is surely not about recognition and/or scores! It has been proven over and over again from the results of challenges that what some consider a very artistic expression others do not. There is no objectivity in assessment, no rules. So let's not forget having fun in being creative in our own ways. |
I had lots of fun with mine. It's no where's near art and will probably tank, but I still had fun. |
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06/02/2011 08:13:44 PM · #88 |
Do I get excited about expert editing challenges?
No.
Do I think they have a place on DPC?
Definitely
Am I going to avoid expert editing challenges because I don't have the skills that can compete with the incredible photoshoppers on this site?
Absolutely not! I just need to step up my photography and learn more about photoshopping.
Do I plan on becoming a digital artist and doing more photoshop than photography?
Absolutely not
Then why bother doing expert challenges?
Because the photoshop techniques that I'm using, even though the go far beyond my interests, are invaluable to improving the basic photoshop skills that do interest me.
Knowledge is power, people!! Explore and enjoy and stretch your boundaries!
Message edited by author 2011-06-02 20:38:06. |
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06/02/2011 08:21:13 PM · #89 |
Originally posted by MargaretN:
So what happened to the fun of creating? Playing with ideas? Why do we get so obsessed about calling what we do "something" art and if it is not art it is not worth doing?? As it is surely not about recognition and/or scores! It has been proven over and over again from the results of challenges that what some consider a very artistic expression others do not. There is no objectivity in assessment, no rules. So let's not forget having fun in being creative in our own ways. |
I'm in. I had fun creating it. Maybe someone will have fun looking at it. Who knows?
For a while I wondered if it was unique enough, blah blah blah, but I got over it. |
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06/02/2011 08:36:57 PM · #90 |
Originally posted by pixelpig:
Originally posted by MargaretN:
So what happened to the fun of creating? Playing with ideas? Why do we get so obsessed about calling what we do "something" art and if it is not art it is not worth doing?? As it is surely not about recognition and/or scores! It has been proven over and over again from the results of challenges that what some consider a very artistic expression others do not. There is no objectivity in assessment, no rules. So let's not forget having fun in being creative in our own ways. |
I'm in. I had fun creating it. Maybe someone will have fun looking at it. Who knows?
For a while I wondered if it was unique enough, blah blah blah, but I got over it. |
I'm in. I had fun creating it, and I'm surprised that I could. People will probably think it's not unique. I'm entering it anyway.
I had fun. :D |
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06/02/2011 08:37:55 PM · #91 |
One thing I guarantee everybody: nothing like my image has ever been seen on DPC or, probably, in the history of the world :-)
R. |
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06/02/2011 08:39:42 PM · #92 |
Originally posted by Bear_Music:
One thing I guarantee everybody: nothing like my image has ever been seen on DPC or, probably, in the history of the world :-)
R. |
I saw one like it in the Louvre. :P |
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06/02/2011 08:41:04 PM · #93 |
I was debating my dopy friend  rugman1969 today on this. He felt that the crazy edits do not belong on DPC. I told him that they had a place...in EXPERT editing. We have MINIMAL, BASIC, ADVANCED, and EXPERT. Each has it's own rules.
He's just mad because he bought PS and still doesn't know how to use layers......Muhaaahaahahahaaaa
Originally posted by vawendy:
Do I get excited about expert editing challenges?
No.
Do I think they have a place on DPC?
Definitely
Am I going to avoid expert editing challenges because I don't have the skills that can compete with the incredible photoshoppers on this site?
Absolutely not! I just need to step up my photography and learn more about photoshopping.
Do I plan on becoming a digital artist and doing more photoshop than photography?
Absolutely not
Then why bother doing expert challenges?
Because the photoshop techniques that I'm using, even though the go far beyond my interests, are invaluable to improving the basic photoshop skills that do interest me.
Knowledge is power, people!! Explore and enjoy and stretch your boundaries! |
Message edited by author 2011-06-02 20:41:27. |
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06/02/2011 08:44:32 PM · #94 |
Hey....those textures in the gallery.....are we allowed to use those w/o permission? Can we use a texture on a human arm, zebra, frog or wall in expert editing?
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06/02/2011 08:47:00 PM · #95 |
Originally posted by kenskid:
Hey....those textures in the gallery.....are we allowed to use those w/o permission? Can we use a texture on a human arm, zebra, frog or wall in expert editing? |
Yes to the first question. For the second question, you can use any texture anywhere as long as it is used AS a texture. But there's a gray area there, so be careful!
R. |
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06/02/2011 08:53:42 PM · #96 |
Check your PM messages....
Originally posted by Bear_Music:
Originally posted by kenskid:
Hey....those textures in the gallery.....are we allowed to use those w/o permission? Can we use a texture on a human arm, zebra, frog or wall in expert editing? |
Yes to the first question. For the second question, you can use any texture anywhere as long as it is used AS a texture. But there's a gray area there, so be careful!
R. |
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06/02/2011 09:01:50 PM · #97 |
Originally posted by MargaretN:
So what happened to the fun of creating? Playing with ideas? Why do we get so obsessed about calling what we do "something" art and if it is not art it is not worth doing?? As it is surely not about recognition and/or scores! It has been proven over and over again from the results of challenges that what some consider a very artistic expression others do not. There is no objectivity in assessment, no rules. So let's not forget having fun in being creative in our own ways. |
Well, for me, this image ended up being more of a technical exercise than a creative one. I'm brand new at this stuff. I nitpicked over my pixels to get a solid edit, but the creativity part really doesn't express any depth. I waffle alot...I know.
Anyways, I'm going to roast coffee beans now and attend yoga class at the studio.
Have fun and I'll be sure to vote well on this one over the weekend! ;-) |
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06/02/2011 09:02:58 PM · #98 |
Originally posted by yanko:
I keep looking at the low entries and thinking I really should enter, but I've had no time this week to shoot. It sucks because I think I've only entered one expert editing challenge since I've been here. |
It does suck, Richard, if anybody should enter, it's got to be you, from what I've seen, you are the best master of "digital arts" on DPC. |
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06/02/2011 09:56:30 PM · #99 |
| Any of the gurus want to give me a quick hand...opinion? |
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06/02/2011 10:30:47 PM · #100 |
Thats it...
I have entered...
I am very happy with my entry...
I am off to do the school run then shall have lunch by which time roll over will have happened and I will check my score...
I think it is my most creative work yet and I have really enjoyed it!
Fingers crossed
Good luck everyone x
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