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 08/11/2004 12:27:57 AM · #1
I really should have known better than to enter what I did at the last minute; BUT the entries (other than mine) are even better than I thought. I knew this would be an awesome challenge, but this is AMAZING stuff! Congrats to all of you!
 08/11/2004 12:30:33 AM · #2
...but now for the big question:

What IS a horizon?
As defined, it is the apparent junction of earth and sky.

Here we go again...
 08/11/2004 12:33:09 AM · #3
Okay, new here, how can I tell if my 'vanishing point' uploaded correctly yesterday? I don't seem to find it listed in the entries...
Thanks in advance!
 08/11/2004 12:33:23 AM · #4
What does the horizon have to do with anything?

Compose and photograph an interesting shot that illustrates this concept.
 08/11/2004 12:34:56 AM · #5
Originally posted by luv2photo:
Okay, new here, how can I tell if my 'vanishing point' uploaded correctly yesterday? I don't seem to find it listed in the entries...
Thanks in advance!


Look at the last page at the bottom and you will see your entry. You won't see it in with the rest because it's your entry and you can't vote on it. Hope that helps!
 08/11/2004 12:36:50 AM · #6
Originally posted by BradP:
What IS a horizon?
As defined, it is the apparent junction of earth and sky.


Not necessarily. Look straight up in a stand of tall trees and you'll see an obvious vanishing point. The vanishing point is a function of perspective and has little to do with land or sky.
 08/11/2004 12:37:44 AM · #7
MrAkamai...thanks!!! I feel soo much better now!

08/11/2004 12:38:39 AM · #8
"The vanishing point is the appearance of a point on the horizon at which parallel lines converge together. Compose and photograph an interesting shot that illustrates this concept."

I browsed through the entries real quick and find that quite a few dont have a horizon, or dont have parallel lines converging, at all... (or both)

Also was the vanishing point supposed to be in the photo? I think its hard to illustrate 'the appearance of a point on the horizon' if the point is not in the photo... I will start voting after hearing some other interpretations of the assignment :-)
 08/11/2004 12:46:56 AM · #9
The definition of vanishing point is...
in perspective, the point where parallel lines receding from the observer seem to come together.
 08/11/2004 12:48:25 AM · #10
There is some pretty beautiful stuff in this challenge. I'm giving out an abundance of great scores, but also a lot of low ones too. This challenge was half and half in terms of low/high votes for me. Good job everyone!
 08/11/2004 12:48:32 AM · #11
I'm impressed with this - I just love these types of photos. Good one everyone!
 08/11/2004 01:02:48 AM · #12
Originally posted by Marjo:
What does the horizon have to do with anything?

The vanishing point is the appearance of a point on the horizon at which parallel lines converge together. Compose and photograph an interesting shot that illustrates this concept.


08/11/2004 01:11:59 AM · #13
hoo boy! all ya'll gonna be up all ny-et, argrin' over whut be ment by hoe-ri-zen! wake me up when ya'll decide so i can commenct to votin on these here fine piktures
 08/11/2004 01:17:47 AM · #14
The way I see it, "this concept" refers to parallel lines converging together.
 08/11/2004 01:27:11 AM · #15
Nah, no arguin'
Vanishing Point, Perspective, Parallax...they all fit.
Maybe not to the B & W letter of the challenge, but in a free-thinking, open-minded mode.
Could have even submitted this:


Been down this road before
:)

Message edited by author 2004-08-11 01:48:02.
 08/11/2004 02:21:17 AM · #16
Originally posted by nico_blue:

Also was the vanishing point supposed to be in the photo? I think its hard to illustrate 'the appearance of a point on the horizon' if the point is not in the photo... :-)


I don't think the vanishing point was supposed to be in the photo.
It is nice if it is, but it isn't a must! We were asked to
"Compose and photograph an interesting shot that illustrates this concept."

If you show a parallel lines getting closer and closer, it is good enough to illustrates the pount.

Anyway, that's my understanding of the challenge. (:
 08/11/2004 02:50:37 AM · #17
Crikey some of you are way too anal. You might enjoy life more if you loosen up. ;)
 08/11/2004 03:46:11 AM · #18
Originally posted by jadin:
Crikey some of you are way too anal. You might enjoy life more if you loosen up. ;)


Exactly what I was thinking.

A few people have said they will wait until a clear definition has been written before they vote.. well for those such people, I suggest this style of voting - it's very simple.

If you can see any kind of aspect of a 'vanishing point' or a reference to a 'vanishing point' or the suggestion of a 'vanishing point' then just vote high if you like the image, the more you like it the higher your vote. And vote low if you think it sucks, the more you think it stinks the lower your vote.

For those challenges where you really struggle to see the connection, perhaps do not vote, but leave a comment explaining your decision and maybe the creator will email you with his vision and you can score from there.

Yay :D
 08/11/2004 04:11:01 AM · #19
Originally posted by jonpink:

If you can see any kind of aspect of a 'vanishing point' or a reference to a 'vanishing point' or the suggestion of a 'vanishing point' then just vote high if you like the image.

Hence my statement:
Vanishing Point, Perspective, Parallax...they all fit.
08/11/2004 10:23:51 AM · #20
Originally posted by jadin:
Crikey some of you are way too anal. You might enjoy life more if you loosen up. ;)


I thoroughly enjoy life pretty much every waking moment and am in awe of the beauty that surrounds me.

I dislike it when the challenge definitions are limited to only "their way". The point I was trying to make at 1am (and was unsucessful because I'm being referred to as "anal") was only that the horizon did "not" need to be in the submission as Brad's first post implied.

I totally agree with jonpink and BradP's latest post...
Vanishing Point, Perspective, Parallax...they all fit.

edit typo

Message edited by author 2004-08-11 10:38:30.
 08/11/2004 05:40:20 PM · #21
Originally posted by Marjo:
Originally posted by jadin:
Crikey some of you are way too anal. You might enjoy life more if you loosen up. ;)


I thoroughly enjoy life pretty much every waking moment and am in awe of the beauty that surrounds me.

I dislike it when the challenge definitions are limited to only "their way". The point I was trying to make at 1am (and was unsucessful because I'm being referred to as "anal") was only that the horizon did "not" need to be in the submission as Brad's first post implied.

I totally agree with jonpink and BradP's latest post...
Vanishing Point, Perspective, Parallax...they all fit.

edit typo


While my first post wasn't directed at you, but to the nit-pickers, now I will say to you, "Don't take things so personally". Especially when an "attack" wasn't even aimed at you.
 08/11/2004 08:30:58 PM · #22
For what it's worth, I am giving a full point advantage for those photos that actually SHOW the vanishing point. I'm still giving some good scores to some great photos that imply vp, but all things being equal, actual vp wins. I agree with another poster that there are some wonderful photos in this challenge, and some that make me ask "what were they thinking?" - in other words, just like any other challenge :)

Bill
 08/14/2004 09:16:24 AM · #23
I thought this was a great challenge. It really worked well as a learning tool to better my photos. Unfortunately, I'm having a problem with my camera and didn't get an entry in, but it made me really stop and look at different ways to compose a photograph so that it didn't look like a snapshot.

I also learned from voting on the entries of what appealed to me and why. I think getting anal about the definition takes away from the value of the challenge. Instead of getting involved in the expressing my interpretation of the guidelines, I put my effort into commenting on individual submissions.

There are a lot of great pictures submitted for this challenge. Kudos to all who entered.

Now to get my camera fixed! :)

Message edited by author 2004-08-14 09:16:57.
 08/14/2004 10:09:12 AM · #24
Hey, if there is evidence that the photographer was trying for the challenge, it's good enough for me.
Sunbeams are good, (wish I had thought of that!) receeding lines of cars, fenceposts, or people are good. Edges of streams or ditches are okay. As long as *something* is converging, I'll call it close enough, and rate on the merit of the photo.

08/15/2004 12:13:59 AM · #25
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