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Nikon AF Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8D

09/20/2004 12:05:45 AM · #1

How many didn't know what this is? How about if the title was "Lips, Smoke, and Bubble"

dcano

Nikon D100

09/20/2004 12:10:44 AM · #2

I did not get a chance to vote on this challenge. But this was one of the best of the bunch. Creative, Suggestive, Beautiful. Everything an image should be. I cant believe people did not know what it was.
Great Job!!!!

JPR

Sony Alpha a55

Sony DT 11-18mm f/4.5-5.6 Aspherical ED Super Wide Angle Zoom

09/20/2004 12:13:23 AM · #3

I have had similar trouble in the past. It is my opinion that blind people should not be allowed to participate on DPC. You were totally robbed.

Node

Nikon D300

Tamron SP AF 17-35mm f/2.8-4 Di LD Aspherical IF for Nikon

09/20/2004 12:17:34 AM · #4

As you already know Eric I had you down for a ribbon. Great shot and really well thought out!

Natator

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

09/20/2004 12:57:55 AM · #5

I think it is pretty clear what this is anyway ... and very well done by the way. Assuming people took more than 2 secs to look at it they should have realised what it was easily enough. Jusging from the comments I think people did get it ok.

I didn't have this down for a ribbon, being honest, but am surprised it didn't make the top 10.

bongo

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

09/20/2004 01:23:09 AM · #6

I knew what it was no problem.
Thought it was extemely well done. You had me scratching my head.

DarkRider

Nikon D300

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED

09/20/2004 02:28:26 AM · #7

41 votes 4 and under...what?...It should have done better. I think your comment on my mirrors entry was "that is so smart. I wish I thought of it! good job :)" thats what I thought when I seen this one. It was too creative for the average voter...I'll stop kissing butt now.

Seriously great shot!

David.C

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

09/20/2004 02:47:04 AM · #8

Well done Eric. A very well done and uniquely creative use of the technique.

David

09/20/2004 07:49:01 AM · #9

bump for te AMers

09/20/2004 07:54:25 AM · #10

Well Eric here's some great news.. not only did I give you a 10...but I also figured that this shot could only come from one of 2 People (and the other person did not enter)....this means that your "style" as evolved to the point where your signature is your image...that's pretty masterful.

here's what Dr.Jones told me last week: "you can either join a challenge to win...or join a challenge to see how people percieve your work" I'd love to win a challenge...but what I love even more is learning about how people see things differently, and how the interpret my offerings.

Message edited by author 2004-09-20 07:55:20.

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

09/20/2004 07:57:36 AM · #11

wouldn't it be great if the people that give us 1's and 2's took the time to say why....I know I do.

Konador

Canon EOS-500D Rebel T1i

09/20/2004 08:04:32 AM · #12

Wouldn't it be great if when we say why we give 1s and 2s people didn't PM us with abuse and complaints, or start forum posts of the same nature? That's why I don't.

Message edited by author 2004-09-20 08:05:18.

09/20/2004 08:11:48 AM · #13

I just thought maybe my title hurt this a little. If I looked really quickly at this photo and didn't know what it was, I probably would have marked it low also. I think it really goes to show that the title really can have a huge impact on the way a photo is viewed. I've learned that now, and I am just looking for some feedback from the people who may not have seen this for what it is.
Peace,
E

09/20/2004 10:11:52 AM · #14

Originally posted by ericlimon:

Think of it as a parallel with wedding photography...the clientele expects a certain type of imagery...and is often thrown off if the images are beyond their grasp. Photography may be technical...but its more emotinal I think...so it's normal to get mixed reviews.

09/20/2004 12:31:32 PM · #15

Originally posted by Gil P:

Originally posted by ericlimon:
I just thought maybe my title hurt this a little. If I looked really quickly at this photo and didn't know what it was, I probably would have marked it low also. I think it really goes to show that the title really can have a huge impact on the way a photo is viewed. I've learned that now, and I am just looking for some feedback from the people who may not have seen this for what it is.
Peace,
E

Think of it as a parallel with wedding photography...the clientele expects a certain type of imagery...and is often thrown off if the images are beyond their grasp. Photography may be technical...but its more emotinal I think...so it's normal to get mixed reviews.

Yea, I agree, I try not to get to far out when doing a wedding. Everyone asks for a more creative take, but they don't really want something too creative!

Lips, Smoke, and Bubble

09/20/2004 12:56:26 PM · #16

Originally posted by ericlimon:

Originally posted by Gil P:

Originally posted by ericlimon:
I just thought maybe my title hurt this a little. If I looked really quickly at this photo and didn't know what it was, I probably would have marked it low also. I think it really goes to show that the title really can have a huge impact on the way a photo is viewed. I've learned that now, and I am just looking for some feedback from the people who may not have seen this for what it is.
Peace,
E

Think of it as a parallel with wedding photography...the clientele expects a certain type of imagery...and is often thrown off if the images are beyond their grasp. Photography may be technical...but its more emotinal I think...so it's normal to get mixed reviews.

Yea, I agree, I try not to get to far out when doing a wedding. Everyone asks for a more creative take, but they don't really want something too creative!

Lips, Smoke, and Bubble

well guess what, I do "on demand" erotica...and it's the exact same thing..this lady wanted a "Mistress" photoset to offer as a gift to her partner...she was a good looking woman..with one flaw..she had what I'd call "fish eyes"...so I had planned to shoot her in a way that would no highlight that...well she shows up at the studio with a bunch of photo clippings and tells me... "I want this and I want that" and so on....so #1, say goodby to creativity...and #2 most if not all the angles/expressions she wanted to reproduce made her "fish eyes" look like..."fish eyes".... I never even kept one of these shots for my book...and she was happy has hell... go figure.

Message edited by author 2004-09-20 12:57:15.

09/20/2004 07:36:33 PM · #17

the main reason I joined DPC is to learn more about photography and how people view my work and others work. I've learned a good lesson.