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01/11/2006 02:06:58 AM · #1 |
Nice one guys.
How the hell do we interpret this one ?
And furthermore how we gonna keep this thread alive ?
:)
bazz. |
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01/11/2006 02:10:48 AM · #2 |
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01/11/2006 02:11:06 AM · #3 |
| No challenge description ergo no challenge debate... |
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01/11/2006 02:11:10 AM · #4 |
Originally posted by sir_bazz:
Nice one guys.
How the hell do we interpret this one ?
And furthermore how we gonna keep this thread alive ?
:)
bazz. |
*evil laughter*
IT'S ALIVE......
*evil laughter*
(That's how to keep this alive).
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01/11/2006 02:11:30 AM · #5 |
| a semi Free Study for non-members perhaps? Anything goes as long as it fits being a Sign or a Road. |
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01/11/2006 02:11:39 AM · #6 |
Simply put, we don't? Heh.
I'm enjoying the lack of descriptions lately. Either D&L finally gave in to all of the complaints about them...or are just using that as an excuse to type less. :DD
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01/11/2006 02:13:47 AM · #7 |
Originally posted by modgethanc:
Simply put, we don't? Heh.
I'm enjoying the lack of descriptions lately. Either D&L finally gave in to all of the complaints about them...or are just using that as an excuse to type less. :DD |
They gave in until someone starts a thread bitching about not having a challenge description.
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01/11/2006 02:19:16 AM · #8 |
Originally posted by TooCool:
No challenge description ergo no challenge debate... |
No no .... NO!
This can't be right. What on earth are we going to argue about all week?
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01/11/2006 02:28:08 AM · #9 |
It will be interesting to see how many peoples' minds go straight to street signs simply because of the juxtaposition of the two. Mind did at first, although I'm resisting the urge to pick up the camera until I've thought of some alternate interpretations.
Challenge Details: N/A
Is this normal (which leaves minimum constraints on the reader for interpretation) or is it likely to change sometime during the next 24 hours? I've only just joined the site so I've only seen a couple of challenge details pages.
Edit: Note to 'self': don't get distracted by other matters while typing a forum reply.
Message edited by author 2006-01-11 02:30:06. |
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01/11/2006 02:35:03 AM · #10 |
Just wanted to post that this is DPC's 'Happy Birthday' challenge(s). The very first challenge of DPC was Road Signs on January 14th. We then had road signs revisited the next year, and rerevisited the year after. This year, it's a little different. But in the Happy Birthday DPC tradition, we present you with Road AND Signs.
And yes, we're sick and flippin tired of dealing with the 'oh my god becky, what does 'BLUE' mean??' discussions. It's getting so bad, that people are now PMing SC to ask if their photos meet the challenge.
Use your own imaginations. That's the best thing. |
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01/11/2006 02:35:28 AM · #11 |
My prediction for the blue will be a stunning image of Kilt wearing Scottish poet warriors riding plaid tuxedo clad flying monkeys into battle.
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01/11/2006 02:39:04 AM · #12 |
Woohoo...the "no description" thing is great!
But taterbug...that's a tall order. ;)
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01/11/2006 02:41:51 AM · #13 |
Originally posted by HBunch:
Just wanted to post that this is DPC's 'Happy Birthday' challenge(s). |
Thank you very much for the variation D&L. I dreaded the day when Road Signs V would come. They began to bore me, and I'm not even here that long. This is a welcome change.
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01/11/2006 02:43:39 AM · #14 |
I can't stand it. By now this thread should be two pages long, someone should have been physically threatened and at least one person should have thrown their toys out of the crib and left DPC.
It's much too quiet ....
sign n.
Something that suggests the presence or existence of a fact, condition, or quality.
a. An act or gesture used to convey an idea, a desire, information, or a command: gave the go-ahead sign.
b. Sign language.
a. A displayed structure bearing lettering or symbols, used to identify or advertise a place of business: a motel with a flashing neon sign outside.
b. A posted notice bearing a designation, direction, or command: an EXIT sign above a door; a traffic sign.
A conventional figure or device that stands for a word, phrase, or operation; a symbol, as in mathematics or in musical notation.
pl. sign An indicator, such as a dropping or footprint, of the trail of an animal: looking for deer sign.
A trace or vestige: no sign of life.
A portentous incident or event; a presage: took the eclipse as a sign from God.
A body manifestation that serves to indicate the presence of malfunction or disease.
One of the 12 divisions of the zodiac, each named for a constellation and represented by a symbol.
signed, sign·ing v., signs v. tr.
To affix one's signature to.
To write (one's signature).
To approve or ratify (a document) by affixing a signature, seal, or other mark: sign a bill into law.
To hire or engage by obtaining a signature on a contract: signed a rookie pitcher for next season; sign up actors for a tour.
To relinquish or transfer title to by signature: signed away all her claims to the estate.
To provide with a sign or signs: sign a new highway.
To communicate with a sign or signs: signed his approval with a nod.
To express (a word or thought, for example) by sign language: signed her reply to the question.
To consecrate with the sign of the cross.
sign v. intr.
To make a sign or signs; signal.
To use sign language.
To write one's signature.
Phrasal Verbs:
- sign in
To record the arrival of another or oneself by signing a register.
- sign off
To announce the end of a communication; conclude.
To stop transmission after identifying the broadcasting station.
Informal To express approval formally or conclusively: got the Congress to sign off on the tax proposal.
- sign on
Informal To enlist oneself, especially as an employee: "Retired politicians often sign on with top-dollar law firms" (New York Times).
To start transmission with an identification of the broadcasting station.
- sign out
To record the departure of another or oneself by signing a register.
- sign up
To agree to be a participant or recipient by signing one's name; enlist: signed up for military service; signing up for a pottery course.
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[Middle English signe, from Old French, from Latin signum; see sekw-1 in Indo-European roots.]
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signer n.
Synonyms: sign, symbol, emblem, badge, mark1, token, symptom, note
These nouns denote an outward indication of the existence or presence of something not immediately evident. Sign is the most general: "The exile of Gaveston was the sign of the barons' triumph" (John R. Green). Symbol and emblem often refer to something associated with and standing for, representing, or identifying something else: "There was One whose suffering changed an instrument of torture, degradation and shame, into a symbol of glory, honor, and immortal life" (Harriet Beecher Stowe). "a bed of sweet-scented lillies, the emblem of France" (Amy Steedman). Badge usually refers to something that is worn as an insignia of membership, is an emblem of achievement, or is a characteristic sign: a sheriff's badge. "Sweet mercy is nobility's true badge" (Shakespeare). Mark can refer to a visible trace or impression (a laundry mark) or to an indication of a distinctive trait or characteristic: Intolerance is the mark of a bigot. Token usually refers to evidence or proof of something intangible: sent flowers as a token of her affection. Symptom suggests outward evidence of a process or condition, especially an adverse condition: bad weather that showed no symptoms of improving anytime soon. Note applies to the sign of a particular quality or feature: "the eternal note of sadness" (Matthew Arnold). See also Synonyms at gesture.
There, that should do it ... :)
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01/11/2006 02:44:15 AM · #15 |
| I'm going out to shoot tiny animals from road kills! :p |
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01/11/2006 03:17:54 AM · #16 |
Brett, you forgot to do Roads for us... I guess we'll have to wait for someone esle to come along and... OH!
road Pronunciation Key (rd)
n.
1. Abbr. Rd. An open, generally public way for the passage of vehicles, people, and animals.
2. The surface of a road; a roadbed.
3. A course or path: the road to riches.
4. A railroad.
5. Nautical. A roadstead. Often used in the plural.
Edit for numbering...
Message edited by author 2006-01-11 03:18:48. |
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01/11/2006 03:51:32 AM · #17 |
*slaps hands to cheeks*
Oh my god Becky!! Do avenues count?? What about Streets? There's this really cool boulevard downtown, and I thought about shooting it, but didn't know if it boulevards would be voted down cause they aren't really 'Roads'. Oh NO...what to do now..my idea's shot. *cries*
Becky, would a path work? But it's not really a road, but if a dirt road is a road, then a path should be a road.
In the end, I think I'll just enter a photo of a tombstone and title it 'Road to Heaven' and people will just love it. Yeah, that's it.
*rolls eyes*
Just some humor here people, don't get all excited. |
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01/11/2006 03:53:21 AM · #18 |
I'll just shoot a photo of my school teacher.
She can give a good beating to those who dont handover their homework on time.
I can title the photo:
Road to Pain
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Message edited by author 2006-01-11 03:53:47. |
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01/11/2006 03:56:44 AM · #19 |
Now I am going to get me a good contract and have a Signature under it
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01/11/2006 08:55:00 AM · #20 |
Here is my personal dillemma (sp?)
Do I try to take a beautiful photograph which is probably going to be the winner, maybe some scenery and your standard road SIGN. OR would anything besides that be too far outside the box lol??? |
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01/11/2006 09:18:32 AM · #21 |
Originally posted by modgethanc:
Either D&L finally gave in to all of the complaints about them...or are just using that as an excuse to type less. :DD |
...or there was a behind the scenes discussion to see if there was any prayer of having a simple challenge topic without a long drawn-out interpretation thread where people quote definitions from Klingon dictionaries and Aztec scripts. :-/ |
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01/11/2006 09:24:24 AM · #22 |
Originally posted by scalvert:
Originally posted by modgethanc:
Either D&L finally gave in to all of the complaints about them...or are just using that as an excuse to type less. :DD |
...or there was a behind the scenes discussion to see if there was any prayer of having a simple challenge topic without a long drawn-out interpretation thread where people quote definitions from Klingon dictionaries and Aztec scripts. :-/ |
Yeah, good luck with that! lol
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01/11/2006 10:35:04 AM · #23 |
Originally posted by scalvert:
Originally posted by modgethanc:
Either D&L finally gave in to all of the complaints about them...or are just using that as an excuse to type less. :DD |
...or there was a behind the scenes discussion to see if there was any prayer of having a simple challenge topic without a long drawn-out interpretation thread where people quote definitions from Klingon dictionaries and Aztec scripts. :-/ |
HAHAHAHAHHA....
To me, it is quite simple. LOL...A ROAD can mean many things. A SIGN can mean many things. I think Ursula is right. Using the imagination IS best, and not tearing apart each nuance of the words in the descritions. I am famous for that myself, and only because I want to meet challenge with the utmost of my ability. I am also one for NO descriptions in challenges, and then that way, individual interpretation IS key more than defining each word to make sure you DO meet challenge.
I will be in Road, myself. See you there!!
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01/11/2006 10:48:19 AM · #24 |
Originally posted by Sunshine86:
Here is my personal dillemma (sp?)
Do I try to take a beautiful photograph which is probably going to be the winner, maybe some scenery and your standard road SIGN. OR would anything besides that be too far outside the box lol??? |
Be true to yourself. If you want a ribbon, take a picture that will appeal to the most voters - keeping in mind that there are ALL levels of IQ, Bad taste, good taste, senses of humor and photographic knowledge 'voting' to appeal to. If you want a real thrill?... take a picture that makes your heart sing but has a personal style edge to it, post it in a challenge with an agony like birthing a child and then have someone whos ability and style you really really admire leave you a comment saying that your photo rocks. THAT will make you smile for days. :)
Always be true to yourself. Thank heavens for these challenges with no DNMC arguments. I'm getting my DPC religion back... :) |
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01/11/2006 12:20:44 PM · #25 |
I'll tell you what I am not going to do: take any photo of a road sign or traffic light trails. Those things are way too obvious and the challenge will be oversaturated with them. My last two entries for backlighting and burst of color have been rather uninspired and although the shots are not really technically bad they are rather average and my scores so far are reflecting that. I think I am going to go as far away from what I think other people may do as possible. I just hope I don't run out of time like I did with the Burst of color and just have to rush out and shoot a road sign... =)
Message edited by author 2006-01-11 12:21:13. |
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