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07/11/2011 08:41:31 PM · #51

Originally posted by timfythetoo:

I am in, though I am gonna guess I will have a pretty low score.

Certainly something a bit different for me. Though more of my images lately have been like that.

I have noticed that your style has changed Tim. I rather like it!

I have toooo many to choose from.....oh woe is me !

Message edited by author 2011-07-11 20:42:05.

bspurgeon

Fujifilm x100

Pentax DA 18-135mm F3.5-5.6ED AL [IF] WR DC

07/11/2011 09:08:19 PM · #52

Originally posted by clive_patric_nolan:

I think we should attempt to somehow see the world through ~~Ben's~~ eyes instead of just doing a Hannibal Lecter on his face.

Always a good suggestion for any "style of" type of challenge.

Originally posted by clive_patric_nolan:

Saying that though i find Ben's worldview to be hopelessly serene, optimistic and beautiful so for my entry i'll attempt to ugly it up a bit. I'm sure he won't mind.

Thank you, and go ugly!

Originally posted by Melethia:

If I were limited to one word to describe Ben's style it would be "thoughtful", both in his approach to the taking and presentation, as well as how I find my response to much of his work. Even the ones that make me say "huh??"

I like the "huh??" response .

I, very much like Clive (who first introduced me to this concept), do my best to make an image open, even the seascapes (sans eye-candy purple skies). For example, if Clive's response to an image is different than Voter Joe's response, and both are different than mine, then I'm pleased with the image. Nothing worse than presenting an image that evokes a uniform response (good or bad); to me, it means that I spoon fed the viewer and wasted their time, and mine. Very unsatisfying, both for the viewer and me. That's why I often use BW; color often restricts the interpretation of an image based on it's visual power. I happen to think movement in the frame, either via blur, or composition of available shapes and tones (go see

ZeusZen for proper examples), adds to this. I know this can't apply to all genres of photography as a whole, but there are bits and pieces that can be applied to just about every photograph we make.

bvy

Sigma DP1x

07/11/2011 09:25:50 PM · #53

Originally posted by bspurgeon:

Nothing worse than presenting an image that evokes a uniform response (good or bad); to me, it means that I spoon fed the viewer and wasted their time, and mine. Very unsatisfying, both for the viewer and me.

Great words. If my image pleases everyone or alienates everyone, either way I lose.

Back to the matter at hand, I suck at being Ben. Might have to go with Plan B: In the spirit of bspurgeon.

tnun

Ricoh GR III

07/11/2011 10:53:27 PM · #54

I'm thinking "sort of Bennish." It may or may not happen.

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

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

07/11/2011 11:52:26 PM · #55

Originally posted by Cory:

Funny, I thought you'd be in it out of sheer compulsion! :)

You rang?

bspurgeon

Fujifilm x100

07/12/2011 12:22:57 AM · #56

Originally posted by GeneralE:

Originally posted by Cory:
Funny, I thought you'd be in it out of sheer compulsion! :)

You rang?

;)

Message edited by GeneralE - Fixed link..

bspurgeon

Fujifilm x100

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED

07/12/2011 12:22:58 AM · #57

double post

Message edited by author 2011-07-12 01:50:26.

tanguera

Nikon D750

07/12/2011 01:43:22 AM · #58

My a la Ben is in. Couldn't say for sure if it's Bennish but it's quite different from my usual fare. For that alone, I thank you Mr. Spurgeon.

MargaretNet

Sony DSC-RX100 VII

07/12/2011 02:16:30 AM · #59

I am in but not quite sure about this. Should it be like Ben's or shouldn't? Ben's post basically says if the entry looks too much like his own images it will get a uniform response. And that means that winning in this challenge is really losing. This could be the first challenge in which nobody wants to win a ribbon! ;)

jim29028

Olympus E-5

Olympus 12-60mm f/2.8-4.0 Zuiko

07/12/2011 05:15:50 AM · #60

inspired to get a membership in order to enter this challenge (thanks for that), don't think my entry is bspurgeon enough but it was fun to shoot something way outside my comfort zone.

Sony Sonnar T* 35mm F2.8 ZA

07/12/2011 09:05:13 AM · #61

Originally posted by MargaretN:

Hmmm. Not how I read his post. His objective with his own work is to evoke a response, be it good OR bad. He didn't really address anything about the challenge itself or how others should approach it; instead, he provided a bit of insight into how he approaches his own work. Would be a great challenge to ribbon in!

salmiakki

Apple iPhone 16 Pro

07/12/2011 09:16:50 AM · #62

Originally posted by Melethia:

Would be a great challenge to ribbon in!

Indeed it would! I hope Ben ribbons :)

Neat

Canon Canon 1d x Mark II

07/12/2011 09:41:44 AM · #63

Originally posted by jim29028:

inspired to get a membership in order to enter this challenge (thanks for that), don't think my entry is bspurgeon enough but it was fun to shoot something way outside my comfort zone.

** Ben you're a star **

Message edited by author 2011-07-12 09:42:29.

MargaretNet

Sony DSC-RX100 VII

07/12/2011 10:03:00 AM · #64

Originally posted by Melethia:

Originally posted by MargaretN:
I am in but not quite sure about this. Should it be like Ben's or shouldn't? Ben's post basically says if the entry looks too much like his own images it will get a uniform response. And that means that winning in this challenge is really losing. This could be the first challenge in which nobody wants to win a ribbon! ;)

Hmmm. Not how I read his post. His objective with his own work is to evoke a response, be it good OR bad. He didn't really address anything about the challenge itself or how others should approach it; instead, he provided a bit of insight into how he approaches his own work. Would be a great challenge to ribbon in!

OK, I was just kidding. I am somewhat disappointed that my intentions were again misread. Good luck to everyone in any case.

Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 28-70mm f/2.8D IF-ED

07/12/2011 12:04:15 PM · #65

LOL! No worries. I can see where you're coming from. I suspect overall it will be a lower scoring challenge than a landscape challenge. But probably a lot more interesting and varied!

hihosilver

Nikon D200

07/12/2011 12:15:22 PM · #66

Originally posted by bspurgeon:

I, very much like Clive (who first introduced me to this concept), do my best to make an image open, even the seascapes (sans eye-candy purple skies).

Did someone say "Purple?!!!"

My purple skyscape is IN...;-P

Good Luck everyone!

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

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

07/12/2011 01:54:11 PM · #67

Originally posted by bspurgeon:

Originally posted by GeneralE:

Originally posted by Cory:
Funny, I thought you'd be in it out of sheer compulsion! :)

You rang?

;)

Cool -- 888 challenges, and my slim lead has actually lengthened slightly the past few weeks, what with all the additional challenges available ... :-)

posthumous

Canon EOS-40D

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

07/12/2011 02:17:08 PM · #68

I haven't looked at my pictures yet, but I took a bunch of lensbaby shots through a dirty car window at 60mph so I **know** I've got a ribbon in there somewhere.

salmiakki

Apple iPhone 16 Pro

Sony Sonnar T* 35mm F2.8 ZA

07/12/2011 02:32:03 PM · #69

Originally posted by posthumous:

I haven't looked at my pictures yet, but I took a bunch of lensbaby shots through a dirty car window at 60mph

And you are probably not even joking :) Looking forward to seeing them Don.

Cory

Canon EOS-1D Mark IV

Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

07/12/2011 03:27:56 PM · #70

Originally posted by GeneralE:

Originally posted by bspurgeon:

Originally posted by GeneralE:

Originally posted by Cory:
Funny, I thought you'd be in it out of sheer compulsion! :)

You rang?

;)

Cool -- 888 challenges, and my slim lead has actually lengthened slightly the past few weeks, what with all the additional challenges available ... :-)

At my rate, it'll only take me about another 12 years to catch you.. (provided you break your camera today and don't buy another one...)

07/12/2011 08:56:14 PM · #71

I'm in. For now. :-)

timfythetoo

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max

07/12/2011 09:03:43 PM · #72

Originally posted by Melethia:

I'm in. For now. :-)

Care to battle? It's been a while since I have beaten you in a challenge hasn't it?
ETA - doesn't have to be a score battle. Maybe based on comments or some other criteria.

Message edited by author 2011-07-12 21:04:52.