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 06/09/2005 04:07:20 PM · #26
Originally posted by ladymonarda:
This challenge does not necessarily mean that the photo has to be of darkness. Darkness could be the darkness of alcoholism, child abuse, drug use, schizophrenia, etc. Climb out of the box. Don't limit yourself to just taking pictures of night
Originally posted by Alienyst:
I have a question on this challenge - it states to take a photo of what darkness means to us. Does this mean it has to be a dark photo? As in, what if darkness is a liberating state for someone, then it would not be dark as we perceive it, but light as in it provides comfort and security. Anyone see what I am getting at here? Would a photo with a concept like this tank do you think?



You are right! I was only thinking of nighttime. Duh!!!
 06/09/2005 04:24:25 PM · #27
i look at it as what darkness means to me and thats how i am shotoing it....what my darkest moment would be...

wish me luck!!!

and btw i just dropped into the 3's on construction ...woooohoooo

i actually picked the right photo this time
06/09/2005 04:35:24 PM · #28
This is one of those problem Challenges where the description can be read almost as an open challenge but the title makes it sound far from open.

If you don't have darkness in your photo, you will get knocked for not meeting the challenge. If your photo doesn't explain/show what darkness means to you, you will get knocked for not meeting the challenge. I guess the key will be to do both and make everyone happy.
 06/09/2005 04:38:10 PM · #29
Originally posted by louddog:
This is one of those problem Challenges where the description can be read almost as an open challenge but the title makes it sound far from open.

If you don't have darkness in your photo, you will get knocked for not meeting the challenge. If your photo doesn't explain/show what darkness means to you, you will get knocked for not meeting the challenge. I guess the key will be to do both and make everyone happy.


.... and kudos to those who can do it without a leading title. ;o)
 06/09/2005 04:48:14 PM · #30
ok my darkness photo just really bothered 2 of my kids....i think i might be on the right track
 06/09/2005 04:54:54 PM · #31
It's all up to interpretation. 'Darkness' doesn't necesarrily have to mean 'negative' or 'damaging'.
 06/09/2005 05:00:27 PM · #32
Originally posted by Strikeslip:
BZZZZT!

:-D


Damn! It doesn't repeat if I quote it. Ever since you posted that all I have heard is the buzzer in my head saying "That is NOT a good photo - put the camera away."
 06/09/2005 05:02:28 PM · #33
Originally posted by pawdrix:
That alone of course can be very powerful but the word "mean" opens up some very interesting avenues.


This is the avenue I am lost on. I need a map. I don't even know what city I am in anymore. Anyone got a light? I am lost in the dark here and can't find my way and I jsut ran out of matches.
 06/09/2005 05:05:14 PM · #34
Originally posted by buzzmom:
ok my darkness photo just really bothered 2 of my kids....i think i might be on the right track


Is this a 1/4 mile, 1/2 mile or full mile track?
 06/09/2005 05:13:07 PM · #35
Originally posted by Alienyst:
Originally posted by Strikeslip:
BZZZZT!

:-D


Damn! It doesn't repeat if I quote it. Ever since you posted that all I have heard is the buzzer in my head saying "That is NOT a good photo - put the camera away."


Here you go Alienyst, your worst nightmare come true!!! :-D <--warning, sound (wav) file.

Message edited by author 2005-06-10 12:20:11.
 06/10/2005 07:39:19 AM · #36
I'm sad that Alien may have missed my above post, after all my hard work on it.
:-(
 06/10/2005 07:42:29 AM · #37
poor slippy not your day...first the ram noe this...pm him to check it out
it is extremely worth it

Message edited by author 2005-06-10 07:42:53.
 06/10/2005 11:39:17 AM · #38
I was scrolling thru the various threads on the 'Darkness' challenge. Curious to see where my views fit with the many that have posted. I think what Steve (pawdrix) has to say here was right on for the concept of this challenge.

And no, not the flowers comment - although that is interesting. ;^) It was this statement that I am glad to see posted:

"I see it as a quest for metaphorical darkness. Not the opposite of Light On White per se. I believe the key word in the description is the word "mean". There's the obvious lack of light darkness, which is just.....well, ....darkness. That alone of course can be very powerful but the word "mean" opens up some very interesting avenues."

Originally posted by pawdrix:
I'm wondering how flowers will work their way into this one.

Dead flowers...?

I see it as a quest for metaphorical darkness. Not the opposite of Light On White per se. I believe the key word in the description is the word "mean". There's the obvious lack of light darkness, which is just.....well, ....darkness. That alone of course can be very powerful but the word "mean" opens up some very interesting avenues.

Again I think a plain old shot of darkness is fine, if that's what darkness means to you. There are some very cheery people on this site unlike me who lurches in the underbelly of the night. Plenty for me to shoot.

06/10/2005 11:44:37 AM · #39
Originally posted by Strikeslip:
Originally posted by Alienyst:
Originally posted by Strikeslip:
BZZZZT!

:-D


Damn! It doesn't repeat if I quote it. Ever since you posted that all I have heard is the buzzer in my head saying "That is NOT a good photo - put the camera away."


Here you go Alienyst, your worst nightmare come true!!! :-D


LMAOOOOOO...i just tripped out HARD! Scared the sh*t outta me...thought someone was in muh house..LMAOOO
 06/10/2005 12:01:24 PM · #40
A poem that I wrote - inspired by the description of this challenge
 06/10/2005 12:02:22 PM · #41
Originally posted by Strikeslip:
Here you go Alienyst, your worst nightmare come true!!! :-D


Hahaha! Great one! I am crying from laughing so hard. Now all I need is an MP3 player so I can take it with me.
 06/10/2005 12:03:39 PM · #42
I was scrolling thru the various threads on the 'Darkness' challenge. Curious to see where my views fit with the many that have posted. I think what Steve (pawdrix) has to say here was right on for the concept of this challenge.

And no, not the flowers comment - although that is interesting. ;^) It was this statement that I am glad to see posted:

"I see it as a quest for metaphorical darkness. Not the opposite of Light On White per se. I believe the key word in the description is the word "mean". There's the obvious lack of light darkness, which is just.....well, ....darkness. That alone of course can be very powerful but the word "mean" opens up some very interesting avenues."

Originally posted by pawdrix:
I'm wondering how flowers will work their way into this one.

Dead flowers...?

I see it as a quest for metaphorical darkness. Not the opposite of Light On White per se. I believe the key word in the description is the word "mean". There's the obvious lack of light darkness, which is just.....well, ....darkness. That alone of course can be very powerful but the word "mean" opens up some very interesting avenues.

Again I think a plain old shot of darkness is fine, if that's what darkness means to you. There are some very cheery people on this site unlike me who lurches in the underbelly of the night. Plenty for me to shoot.

06/10/2005 12:08:30 PM · #43
:-D
 06/10/2005 12:16:35 PM · #44
Originally posted by Kavey:
A poem that I wrote - inspired by the description of this challenge


Great poem Kavey, I think it works well for the 'absence' side description of this challenge. My submission captures several particular absences which are important to me, as well as some presences. So many possibilities in this challenge, I think it'll be very interesting to see the submissions, I'm pretty excited about it!

Message edited by author 2005-06-10 12:18:11.
 06/10/2005 12:24:39 PM · #45
Interesting observation, however, I think the description is pretty clear and does not conflict with the title. The photo shouldn't need 'Darkness', as in absense of light, to do well. Trying to appease both camps on this one will certainly land you in average results land.

Originally posted by louddog:
This is one of those problem Challenges where the description can be read almost as an open challenge but the title makes it sound far from open.

If you don't have darkness in your photo, you will get knocked for not meeting the challenge. If your photo doesn't explain/show what darkness means to you, you will get knocked for not meeting the challenge. I guess the key will be to do both and make everyone happy.

06/10/2005 12:26:04 PM · #46
Originally posted by Strikeslip:
Originally posted by Kavey:
A poem that I wrote - inspired by the description of this challenge


Great poem Kavey, I think it works well for the 'absence' side description of this challenge. My submission captures several particular absences which are important to me, as well as some presences. So many possibilities in this challenge, I think it'll be very interesting to see the submissions, I'm pretty excited about it!


Thanks...
 06/10/2005 12:32:10 PM · #47
Like I was saying...

Originally posted by glad2badad:
Interesting observation, however, I think the description is pretty clear and does not conflict with the title. The photo shouldn't need 'Darkness', as in absense of light, to do well. Trying to appease both camps on this one will certainly land you in average results land.

Originally posted by louddog:
This is one of those problem Challenges where the description can be read almost as an open challenge but the title makes it sound far from open.

If you don't have darkness in your photo, you will get knocked for not meeting the challenge. If your photo doesn't explain/show what darkness means to you, you will get knocked for not meeting the challenge. I guess the key will be to do both and make everyone happy.

06/10/2005 12:49:40 PM · #48
Originally posted by glad2badad:
Like I was saying...

Originally posted by glad2badad:
Interesting observation, however, I think the description is pretty clear and does not conflict with the title. The photo shouldn't need 'Darkness', as in absense of light, to do well. Trying to appease both camps on this one will certainly land you in average results land.

Originally posted by louddog:
This is one of those problem Challenges where the description can be read almost as an open challenge but the title makes it sound far from open.

If you don't have darkness in your photo, you will get knocked for not meeting the challenge. If your photo doesn't explain/show what darkness means to you, you will get knocked for not meeting the challenge. I guess the key will be to do both and make everyone happy.


You confuse me when you quote yourself.
:-P
 06/10/2005 12:55:05 PM · #49
Shoot - I'm starting to confuse myself! ;^)

I was just trying to get this thread going again and it kept getting interrupted by some other thread advertisements. No biggee, maybe I'll figure some way to incorporate this into my 'Darkness' challenge...image of thread hijackers looming in the background. He-he.
 06/10/2005 03:29:26 PM · #50
Am I the thread hi-jacker? :o( I thought my poem was relevant to discussion on interpretations...
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