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10/10/2012 02:08:45 PM · #26 |
Originally posted by blindjustice:
I agree that these are highly specific challenges, and a broader range of "free study" would be nice.
(however, it is heartening to see over 100 entries in the "cliches and sayings challenge" instead of 30 and 40 for the expert level challenges recently.)
The way I see it, there are two types of ways, at least, to learn here. Firstly, the technicals- "shallow depth of focus, a certain technique, etc. But thats only one way, there is also the creative side of learning photography- where the fancy equipment only yields soulless stock photography-as technically perfect as it may be- people can learn from all types of challenges. |
So, you're actually equating the challenge topic to how creative people are? Really?
So, if the challenge is say: Shallow DOF, you basically think every photo will be a soulless stock photo?
Perhaps we will just have to agree to disagree, because I can't even imagine how you came up with this. |
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10/10/2012 02:19:18 PM · #27 |
Originally posted by blindjustice:
The way I see it, there are two types of ways, at least, to learn here. Firstly, the technicals- "shallow depth of focus, a certain technique, etc. But thats only one way, there is also the creative side of learning photography- where the fancy equipment only yields soulless stock photography-as technically perfect as it may be- people can learn from all types of challenges. |
I don't see this at all. Literally, you could have shot anything and I could fit it into the cliche or Beatles challenges. I don't see how creativity flourishes with these catchall topics.
You want creativity, make the topic restrictive and see how people differentiate themselves from the masses, not the other way around.
Message edited by author 2012-10-10 14:20:01. |
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10/10/2012 02:43:19 PM · #28 |
Of all the things to complain about â€Â¦
If this is it, consider yourself blessed. |
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10/10/2012 02:43:30 PM · #29 |
Of all the things to complain about â€Â¦
If this is it, consider yourself blessed. |
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10/10/2012 03:21:26 PM · #30 |
Originally posted by tate:
Of all the things to complain about â€Â¦
If this is it, consider yourself blessed. |
Originally posted by tate:
Of all the things to complain about â€Â¦
If this is it, consider yourself blessed. |
I like to complain about double-posting. :P |
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10/10/2012 03:35:27 PM · #31 |
Originally posted by Cory:
Originally posted by blindjustice:
I agree that these are highly specific challenges, and a broader range of "free study" would be nice.
(however, it is heartening to see over 100 entries in the "cliches and sayings challenge" instead of 30 and 40 for the expert level challenges recently.)
The way I see it, there are two types of ways, at least, to learn here. Firstly, the technicals- "shallow depth of focus, a certain technique, etc. But thats only one way, there is also the creative side of learning photography- where the fancy equipment only yields soulless stock photography-as technically perfect as it may be- people can learn from all types of challenges. |
So, you're actually equating the challenge topic to how creative people are? Really?
So, if the challenge is say: Shallow DOF, you basically think every photo will be a soulless stock photo?
Perhaps we will just have to agree to disagree, because I can't even imagine how you came up with this. |
I am not equating the challenge topic to how creative people are- I am saying there are those who need to be challenged technically, and those who need to be challenged creatively, topically- thematically.
I happen to need both, so I like all types of challenges.
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10/10/2012 03:38:45 PM · #32 |
Originally posted by Venser:
Originally posted by blindjustice:
The way I see it, there are two types of ways, at least, to learn here. Firstly, the technicals- "shallow depth of focus, a certain technique, etc. But thats only one way, there is also the creative side of learning photography- where the fancy equipment only yields soulless stock photography-as technically perfect as it may be- people can learn from all types of challenges. |
I don't see this at all. Literally, you could have shot anything and I could fit it into the cliche or Beatles challenges. I don't see how creativity flourishes with these catchall topics.
You want creativity, make the topic restrictive and see how people differentiate themselves from the masses, not the other way around. |
I see your point- a free study is a free study, (so much choice that creativity is not put to the test) and perhaps I am being selfish because I would rather vote on and view looser topics.
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10/10/2012 03:41:31 PM · #33 |
Originally posted by Art Roflmao:
Originally posted by tate:
Of all the things to complain about â€Â¦
If this is it, consider yourself blessed. |
Originally posted by tate:
Of all the things to complain about â€Â¦
If this is it, consider yourself blessed. |
I like to complain about double-posting. :P |
Me too! |
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10/10/2012 03:41:42 PM · #34 |
Originally posted by Art Roflmao:
Originally posted by tate:
Of all the things to complain about â€Â¦
If this is it, consider yourself blessed. |
Originally posted by tate:
Of all the things to complain about â€Â¦
If this is it, consider yourself blessed. |
I like to complain about double-posting. :P |
Me too! |
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10/10/2012 05:31:47 PM · #35 |
I'd never watched a Monty Python anything before the Monty Python challenge. But, I did enjoy the research and ended up with a RIBBON for my efforts.
Try new stuff... :D
Message edited by author 2012-10-10 17:32:13. |
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10/10/2012 06:32:18 PM · #36 |
Originally posted by Bear_Music:
Originally posted by Tiny:
Originally posted by skewsme:
watcha smokin? |
not sure what this means but its a great expression |
It's a reference to "Are you high on marijuana? Maybe crack cocaine? Whatever you're smoking, dude, it's giving you crazy thoughts..." |
Or in an earlier century it might have been opium (having "pipe dreams") ... and then there were the origianl Assassins — an elite corp supposedly prepped for action with liberal amounts of hashish ... |
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10/10/2012 06:34:07 PM · #37 |
Originally posted by GeneralE:
and then there were the origianl Assassins — an elite corp supposedly prepped for action with liberal amounts of hashish ... |
Stoner assassins? - Is that even possible? |
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10/10/2012 07:22:05 PM · #38 |
Originally posted by Merriam-Webster.com:
Definition of ASSASSIN
capitalized : a member of a Shia Muslim sect who at the time of the Crusades was sent out on a suicidal mission to murder prominent enemies
Origin of ASSASSIN
Medieval Latin assassinus, from Arabic ḥashshāshīn, plural of ḥashshāsh worthless person, literally, hashish user, from hashīsh hashish
First Known Use: circa 1520 |
Wouldn't you have to be stoned to go on a "suicidal" mission ...? |
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10/10/2012 09:46:03 PM · #39 |
Originally posted by GeneralE:
Originally posted by Merriam-Webster.com:
Definition of ASSASSIN
capitalized : a member of a Shia Muslim sect who at the time of the Crusades was sent out on a suicidal mission to murder prominent enemies
Origin of ASSASSIN
Medieval Latin assassinus, from Arabic ḥashshāshīn, plural of ḥashshāsh worthless person, literally, hashish user, from hashīsh hashish
First Known Use: circa 1520 |
Wouldn't you have to be stoned to go on a "suicidal" mission ...? |
Nah, the good stuff today just makes you want to hang out and talk about going on suicide missions. ;) |
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10/10/2012 09:48:42 PM · #40 |
yo, like, let's kill that dude
umm, later. i like, need some more cheese doodles first, man.
heh. heh. umm. heh. |
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10/10/2012 09:50:39 PM · #41 |
| umm, like, the word assassin has the word ass, twice, and in, once. that's deep. |
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10/10/2012 09:51:25 PM · #42 |
"People who drink alcohol tend to get violent. People who smoke pot tend to get the munchies."
-Ellen Goodman
God Invented Pot
Man Invented Beer
In Whom Do YOU Trust?
-bumper sticker |
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10/10/2012 11:14:42 PM · #43 |
Originally posted by GeneralE:
"People who drink alcohol tend to get violent. People who smoke pot tend to get the munchies."
-Ellen Goodman
God Invented Pot
Man Invented Beer
In Whom Do YOU Trust?
-bumper sticker |
R/God/Nature
A-Nature. :) |
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10/11/2012 07:00:25 AM · #44 |
Originally posted by skewsme:
umm, like, the word assassin has the word ass, twice, and in, once. that's deep. |
this is one of the funniest things i've ever read |
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