47 Steps - DPChallenge Forums

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

10/13/2005 04:37:05 PM · #1

I saw this as an assignment in a photography class and thought it sounded like an interesting challenge:

Walk out your door, choose any direction and walk in as straight a line as possible 35 steps. Stop. Choose another direction and walk 6 steps (in as straight a line as possible). Stop. Choose another direction and again walk 6 steps (straight as possible). Without moving another step, create the most interesting photograph you can at that spot.

I gave it a try. I may have cheated a bit because I went back to my door a couple of times, but here is my shot.

(also a first go at RAW)

Lets see your 47 steps! :)

ttreit

Canon EOS-50D

10/13/2005 04:38:33 PM · #2

I like this, I'll have to try it tomorrow morning though.

rex

Canon PowerShot SD780

10/13/2005 04:48:23 PM · #3

Nice shot I will try it later as well and will do raw for the first time as well.

joynim

Olympus E-500 EVOLT

Olympus 40-150mm f/3.5-4.5 Zuiko Digital

10/13/2005 04:50:49 PM · #4

Sounds like fun will try later :)

Tuckersmom

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ1

10/13/2005 04:52:24 PM · #5

This sounds like fun, as soon as the torrential downpour stops, I'm going to try it

nemesise1977

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO Macro Super for Canon

10/13/2005 04:53:16 PM · #6

I live in suburbia, so If I use my back door I will be on a fence(or real close by) if I go out the front door it would land me in the street or a neighbors yard, not sure how good an idea that would be...for me(I could find somthing neat to shoot more than likely)

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

10/13/2005 04:53:59 PM · #7

I'm wondering if kpreist will find godzilla in his garden? ;)

ttreit

Canon EOS-50D

10/13/2005 04:55:36 PM · #8

It will work wherever you are...just remember that you take the steps in a straight line *as much as possible.* If you have to stay off private property, well then you just do the best you can.

mesmeraj

10/13/2005 05:12:21 PM · #9

lol. As far as i can figure if i took those steps from my front door, there is only one direction i could head, and that would take me straight off the edge of a cliff. Idnic is trying to kill me!!!

10/13/2005 05:13:25 PM · #10

Originally posted by mesmeraj:

lol. As far as i can figure if i took those steps from my front door, there is only one direction i could head, and that would take me straight off the edge of a cliff. Idnic is trying to kill me!!!

ROFL don't hurt the camera when you land!!

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS II USM Lens

10/13/2005 05:27:43 PM · #11

Originally posted by idnic:

I'm wondering if kpreist will find godzilla in his garden? ;)

I think he lives in a forest of woodies.

I hope that came out right.

Elaine

Canon EOS R5

10/13/2005 05:39:38 PM · #12

I ended up under my neighbor's oak tree and there wasn't much there.

Message edited by author 2005-10-13 17:40:23.

10/13/2005 06:03:45 PM · #13

Would some kind admin move or copy this thread to "Challenge Suggestions", please?

rex

Canon PowerShot SD780

10/13/2005 06:43:34 PM · #14

Maybe a stupid question....but What software that came with my camera "develops" the RAW?

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

10/13/2005 07:38:02 PM · #15

Originally posted by rex:

Maybe a stupid question....but What software that came with my camera "develops" the RAW?

With the 20D its the "digital photo professional" should be same with 250

rex

Canon PowerShot SD780

10/13/2005 07:44:17 PM · #16

Originally posted by idnic:

Originally posted by rex:
Maybe a stupid question....but What software that came with my camera "develops" the RAW?

With the 20D its the "digital photo professional" should be same with 250

Got it.............thanx

Art Roflmao

Canon EOS-6D Mark II

10/13/2005 08:04:50 PM · #17

Originally posted by idnic:

I'm wondering if kpreist will find godzilla in his garden? ;)

Garden??? He torched my garden! ;-)

I like this idea. I'm gonna shoot one here shortly...

10/13/2005 10:16:12 PM · #18

lol *waits to see ken's torched garden*

10/16/2005 06:20:32 PM · #19

I fell off no cliffs, was accosted by no godzillas, saw no woodies. This is the side of the sauna. Interesting? Not really. Texture-laden? Yeah.

10/16/2005 06:36:22 PM · #20

Nice image. The texture is interesting as is the graphic composition you've choosen.

A fun little challenge, eh? :)

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

10/16/2005 06:56:22 PM · #21

Originally posted by idnic:

Nice image. The texture is interesting as is the graphic composition you've choosen.

A fun little challenge, eh? :)

Thanks. I could have done better had I a better eye. As it is, I'll use the two I have until something better comes along.

It is a fun little challenge, I think I'm going to try this a few more times (at least) :)

ClubJuggle

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

10/16/2005 07:42:03 PM · #22

Originally posted by idnic:

Would some kind admin move or copy this thread to "Challenge Suggestions", please?

Done

buzzrock

Fujifilm X-M1

Fujifilm XC 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS

10/16/2005 07:53:13 PM · #23

I do Believe the original post was meant as a personal challenge, not a DPC challenge suggestion..
How on earth could you ever have this as a challenge and know if the Photographer really took 47 steps? lol
Unless we are going on the "Merit" system.. :)