DPChallenge: A Digital Photography Contest You are not logged in. (log in or register) 
 

DPChallenge Forums >> Challenge Suggestions >> A class of challenges called: Abstract
Pages:  
Showing posts 1 - 25 of 70, (reverse)
AuthorThread
 07/07/2011 10:28:47 AM · #1
For those who like to explore the artistic use of the camera, a series of Abstract: Challenges.
Such as -
Abstract: Nature
Abstract: Black and White
Abstract: Emotion (or sadness, joy, peaceful etc...)
Abstract: Color (Blue, sepia, etc...)
Abstract: Landscape

The idea would be create an artistic interpretation vs a regular tack sharp in-the-box shot.
Having seen so many of these shots here, I thought a type of challenge that celebrates the style would do well.
 07/07/2011 10:30:26 AM · #2
Yes, please!
 07/07/2011 10:35:36 AM · #3
Yes, please!! +2

I need to change things up -- this would be a great opportunity!

I'd like one of each. :)
 07/07/2011 10:46:09 AM · #4
Wonderful idea.
 07/07/2011 11:02:42 AM · #5
Good, very good.
It would be interesting to see concurrent challenges, one abstract, and the other for the sharp and clear pix. both with the same subject,
07/07/2011 11:18:54 AM · #6
This thread needs pictures - :)

07/07/2011 11:21:21 AM · #7
yes, yes, yes, maybe, yes, please, yes.
 07/07/2011 01:34:00 PM · #8
YES, PLEASE PLEASE PLLLLLEEASSEEEE!!!!

I've been getting pretty heavy into this stuff and would LOVE to share more of it.
 07/07/2011 01:34:36 PM · #9
Originally posted by MelonMusketeer:
Good, very good.
It would be interesting to see concurrent challenges, one abstract, and the other for the sharp and clear pix. both with the same subject,


Ohhh! That would be cool!
 07/07/2011 02:01:53 PM · #10
+1
I'd love it! It'd be especially fun to vote on if it was possible to enter both challenges at once--traditional & abstract--with the same subject.

Message edited by author 2011-07-07 14:02:29.
 07/07/2011 02:20:35 PM · #11
Originally posted by pixelpig:
+1
I'd love it! It'd be especially fun to vote on if it was possible to enter both challenges at once--traditional & abstract--with the same subject.


NOW there's a unique idea...

Instead of exclusive challenges, how about an INCLUSIVE challenge. If you wish to enter one you are compelled to enter the other. Same title, same subject, same shoot, same time, different technique.. How fun would that be???
 07/07/2011 02:27:30 PM · #12
+1

Abstracts intimidate me. What better way to get over this than to dive into a challenge on the subject?

+1

The simultaneous abstract/traditional challenge idea is also very intriguing.
 07/07/2011 02:35:39 PM · #13
I love the idea of being required to do two, LOL — but it will never happen. Just regular/frequent abstract challenges would be great.

R.
 07/07/2011 03:04:42 PM · #14
.tihs ees ot lvoe wulod I
 07/07/2011 03:19:04 PM · #15
Originally posted by yanko:
.tihs ees ot lvoe wulod I

I've unleashed a monster!

I think the inclusive challenge is a great idea, two shots from the same session sounds like it would be very cool to create.
 07/07/2011 03:54:21 PM · #16
Maybe a side challenge then?
 07/07/2011 04:18:03 PM · #17
Originally posted by pixelpig:
Maybe a side challenge then?


NO! :)
 07/07/2011 04:25:01 PM · #18
Originally posted by pixelpig:
Maybe a side challenge then?


No, a real challenge.
 07/07/2011 04:30:35 PM · #19
I would love this! But please hold of for a couple of weeks as I̢۪m off to Hawaii next Wednesday for two weeks without internet. I haven̢۪t really gotten the hang of producing good abstract but they̢۪re normally the images I appreciate most when voting. Here are a few of my earlier attempts that I̢۪ve entered in challenges except for two that are still in voting:



Ok, enough self indulging – I would love this as a challenge and see what the masters can produce.
 07/07/2011 04:43:57 PM · #20
Originally posted by amsterdamman:

The idea would be create an artistic interpretation vs a regular tack sharp in-the-box shot.


Definitely an enjoyable topic. I can see this sitting in the suggestion thread for quite some time before showing up at rollover.

As an aside. Abstracts can be quite sharp, but as you said, it should not be "in the box".

Bear_Music

zeuszen

Plenty of architectural abstracts as well that are usually sharp.
 07/07/2011 04:49:07 PM · #21
Hmmmmm...I don't know if I could do another abstract entry. The last one was entertaining but exhausting.
 07/07/2011 04:57:13 PM · #22
I love abstract because doing them gets me looking at familiar things in new and fun ways. Might as well toss a handful of my own into the thread.

07/07/2011 06:37:35 PM · #23
07/07/2011 07:05:51 PM · #24
Originally posted by bspurgeon:
Originally posted by amsterdamman:

The idea would be create an artistic interpretation vs a regular tack sharp in-the-box shot.


Definitely an enjoyable topic. I can see this sitting in the suggestion thread for quite some time before showing up at rollover.

As an aside. Abstracts can be quite sharp, but as you said, it should not be "in the box".

Bear_Music

zeuszen

Plenty of architectural abstracts as well that are usually sharp.


And this one just got 16th in "Low Key" — sharp as a tack...

07/07/2011 08:44:35 PM · #25
Originally posted by MelonMusketeer:
Good, very good.
It would be interesting to see concurrent challenges, one abstract, and the other for the sharp and clear pix. both with the same subject,


or do this as a diptych photography challenge ... show the subject clear, then in the abstract, side by side (or otherwise combined)

-mefnj
Pages:  
Current Server Time: 07/27/2025 06:16:05 PM

Please log in or register to post to the forums.


Home - Challenges - Community - League - Photos - Cameras - Lenses - Learn - Help - Terms of Use - Privacy - Top ^
DPChallenge, and website content and design, Copyright © 2001-2025 Challenging Technologies, LLC.
All digital photo copyrights belong to the photographers and may not be used without permission.
Current Server Time: 07/27/2025 06:16:05 PM EDT.