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Fujifilm XF 23mm f/2 R WR

02/11/2005 06:04:21 PM · #1

We are given an image to download, and can do whatever we want with it (except add elements from another image). Since everyone starts from the same place, you will be scored on your interpretation and post-processing skills.

aznym

Fujifilm X-T3

02/11/2005 06:05:52 PM · #2

So you are given a negative and your job is to make the best print. I like it :)

faidoi

Pentax K10D

Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF

02/11/2005 06:08:45 PM · #3

Cool, as I don't have a X-Box :P

dacrazyrn

Nikon D300

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

02/11/2005 06:14:15 PM · #4

Isn't there a website that already does this? DeviantArt.com?

faidoi

Pentax K10D

Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF

02/11/2005 06:17:48 PM · #5

Originally posted by dacrazyrn:

Isn't there a website that already does this? DeviantArt.com?

Worth1000.com

GinaRothfels

Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III

Olympus 8mm f/1.8 M.Zuiko Digital ED Fisheye PRO Lens

02/11/2005 06:22:19 PM · #6

Originally posted by faidoi:

Originally posted by dacrazyrn:
Isn't there a website that already does this? DeviantArt.com?

Worth1000.com

Not quite, as far as I know you can add elements from other photos there. What skiprow referred to was keeping the integrity of the photo, not creating any monstrosity that your imagination could dream up.

gaurawa

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

02/11/2005 06:30:46 PM · #7

I like the idea, but it will be boring to vote on :( and too many DQ requests and debates on if a major element was added/removed by using simple dodge/burn or other techniques.

Zoomdak

Canon EOS-5D Mark IV

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

02/11/2005 06:35:50 PM · #8

Originally posted by gaurawa:

I like the idea, but it will be boring to vote on :( and too many DQ requests and debates on if a major element was added/removed by using simple dodge/burn or other techniques.

I think the editting would be a little more radical than just enhancing the photo.

I don't really like the idea though (at least not as a replacement for the weekly challenges.) Maybe as a 24 hour, 12 hour (or even something like 1 hour speed challenge with the time of release announce before hand) extra challenge though. But I still believe this is a photography site, not an editting one.

Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1 L IS USM

02/11/2005 06:54:43 PM · #9

i propose this idea for a number of reasons:
1) as aznym noted, here's the negative, make a print (which is very, very much part of photography).

2) while there are a number of sites that cater to this full-time, there is no way anyone would ever consider this to be a typical dpChallenge.

3) given the right image, it would give rise to any number of post-processing interpretations. it should also be an image that would challenge the best of the shoppers.

i like the idea of a speed element to the challenge, and i'm sure that something could be done to make it work logistically and fairly, across 24 time-zones.

as far as DQ request, i would say that anything goes. since the voters will 'know' the image, they'll be able to use their votes as to whether or not someone pushed the limits. the only thing i'd say should be limited would be to actually add something from another image. again, the voters should be the judges of this challenge.

cloudsme

Canon EOS R5

02/11/2005 07:01:20 PM · #10

How about if you could add components from one image that you take during the challenge period.

Neil

Fujifilm X-T30

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

02/11/2005 07:02:14 PM · #11

I think it sounds good.

Here's a challenge: take my portrait as a starter, make me look good. ;)

moodville

Nikon D100

02/11/2005 07:45:46 PM · #12

Originally posted by nshapiro:

I think it sounds good.

Here's a challenge: take my portrait as a starter, make me look good. ;)

We could always dodge your face into solid whiteness! :P

I think editing is part of the whole photography package but not sure it would work well as a challenge topic. If all people had to do was post process it then there would be a large number of entries and a large number of all the same images would be very tedious and boring to vote on. Although it is always interesting to see the editing threads in the forums and the various types of images that people come up with.

Neil

Fujifilm X-T30

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

02/11/2005 07:48:05 PM · #13

Originally posted by moodville:

Originally posted by nshapiro:
I think it sounds good.

Here's a challenge: take my portrait as a starter, make me look good. ;)

..snip..

We could always dodge your face into solid whiteness! :P

Time and age are doing that already ;)

aznym

Fujifilm X-T3

Fujifilm XF 23mm f/2 R WR

02/11/2005 07:49:47 PM · #14

Originally posted by moodville:

Originally posted by nshapiro:
I think it sounds good.

Here's a challenge: take my portrait as a starter, make me look good. ;)

We could always dodge your face into solid whiteness! :P

I think editing is part of the whole photography package but not sure it would work well as a challenge topic. If all people had to do was post process it then there would be a large number of entries and a large number of all the same images would be very tedious and boring to vote on. Although it is always interesting to see the editing threads in the forums and the various types of images that people come up with.

Sounds like you have not seen the entries in Pink challenge :)

moodville

Nikon D100

02/11/2005 08:46:32 PM · #15

Originally posted by xion:

Originally posted by moodville:

Originally posted by nshapiro:
I think it sounds good.

Here's a challenge: take my portrait as a starter, make me look good. ;)

We could always dodge your face into solid whiteness! :P

I think editing is part of the whole photography package but not sure it would work well as a challenge topic. If all people had to do was post process it then there would be a large number of entries and a large number of all the same images would be very tedious and boring to vote on. Although it is always interesting to see the editing threads in the forums and the various types of images that people come up with.

Sounds like you have not seen the entries in Pink challenge :)

Actually I have, I just voted with my eyes closed!

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

02/11/2005 09:03:41 PM · #16

Originally posted by moodville:

...If all people had to do was post process it then there would be a large number of entries and a large number of all the same images would be very tedious and boring to vote on.

this is a possibility, but i imagine the voters would quickly sort out the images that showed imagination and effort from the ones that didn't.

Originally posted by moodville:

Although it is always interesting to see the editing threads in the forums and the various types of images that people come up with.

this is the clincher. i don't think this challenge would be a walk in the park to win.

Message edited by author 2005-02-11 21:04:24.

David.C

02/12/2005 03:40:02 AM · #17

I like the idea, but agree that 200+ edits of the same image would become monotonous rather quickly.

As a work-around for this, a number of shots could be presented and each entering an edited version of just one. This would keep the monotony to a minimum, and would remain fair as long as the images were selected with care -- no mountain vistas versus portraits versus flower macros for example.

Being able to post-process an image, without going over the top, is a valuable asset to any photographer -- and is very much a part of the DPC experience. I certainly agree it is time to focus on this aspect of digital photography.

David