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 06/07/2006 04:27:04 PM · #1
Description: Compose your best snap shot and shoot. A snapshot is a photo that documents the true moment in life rather than creating any staged scene.

Special rule: EXIF MUST show that camera was in Full Auto, Program Mode or Aperture/Shutter Priority.

Message edited by author 2006-06-07 19:51:47.
 06/07/2006 06:56:25 PM · #2
Guess that idea wasn't popular... LOL
 06/07/2006 06:57:41 PM · #3
I think variations on this idea have been suggested before. I guess this crowd has become too much the tinkerer to shoot on full auto.
 06/07/2006 07:00:29 PM · #4
I love to shoot full auto my fav is the FN-FAL oh yeah ROCK & ROLL BABY!
 06/07/2006 07:00:41 PM · #5
What's the special rule for? And why do you need to ask on composing a snapshot?
 06/07/2006 07:06:15 PM · #6
Originally posted by xion:
What's the special rule for? And why do you need to ask on composing a snapshot?


Because I like special rules that require photogs to do things certain ways. :-) Seriously though, how often do most photogs do snap shots in full manual? But, I intended the rule to force the photogs to spend more time looking for the snap and less time fiddling with the camera.
 06/07/2006 07:16:24 PM · #7
Originally posted by fotomann_forever:
Originally posted by xion:
What's the special rule for? And why do you need to ask on composing a snapshot?


Because I like special rules that require photogs to do things certain ways. :-) Seriously though, how often do most photogs do snap shots in full manual? But, I intended the rule to force the photogs to spend more time looking for the snap and less time fiddling with the camera.


Well if you actually go on full manual and think about your settings and think about light, I think you have gone beyond the generally accepted idea of a snapshot. What's generally called snapshots (which may be works or art) are done on cameras with nothing but full Auto and it's usually done by someone who's mind is somewhere else.

So, how do you tell that it's a snapshot?
 06/07/2006 07:29:50 PM · #8
Originally posted by xion:

So, how do you tell that it's a snapshot?


I'm not sure. I guess we'll leave that to the voters as usual :-) But, here's what wikipedia says:

A snapshot is a casual photograph taken without any particular pre-arrangement, often of everyday events or sightseeing excursions. Snapshots are often imperfect or considered amateurish and may be out of focus or poorly framed or composed at times. However, it documents the true moment in life rather than creating any staged scene, which maybe more interesting to some.

The part in bold is what I would be concerned with.
 06/07/2006 07:38:06 PM · #9
Originally posted by xion:

So, how do you tell that it's a snapshot?

Just look at my portfolio. According to DPC scores, snapshots seems to be all I'm capable of.
Including the snapshots that took absolutely ages and plenty of resources to prepare.
 06/07/2006 07:38:22 PM · #10
I am interested in the bold part too. I'd like to see that as a description.
It would be challenge that I'd look forward to and would like to shoot for. I'd also like to see as many people try it.
It's a great idea. I just had a few questions. That's all.

Cheers
06/07/2006 07:38:24 PM · #11
The term snapshot is often intended as derogatory. A context I disagree with.
The snapshot in a historical context is really quite important to a serious study of photography. Exhibitions and writing on the subject are really quite numerous. Here is a googled link to one such exhibition.

snapshot exhibition

Not suggesting at all that a dpchallenge concerning the snapshot should be an academic exercise but there are many ways to intrepret the idea. A simple spoof/bad photography challenge named the snapshot is a bad idea, and shows little respect to an important genre.

06/07/2006 07:44:13 PM · #12
Originally posted by Beetle:
Originally posted by xion:

So, how do you tell that it's a snapshot?

Just look at my portfolio. According to DPC scores, snapshots seems to be all I'm capable of.
Including the snapshots that took absolutely ages and plenty of resources to prepare.


Snapshots aren't a bad thing. Actually I find what's generally referred to as snapshots rather fascinating. Not that I like them all, but it often captures a moment that only exists for a split second that could have only been captured by the person who pressed the button when no one else did.

How you define a snapshot would vary from person to person, but as a photographer, you'd know.

06/07/2006 07:45:50 PM · #13
I updated my OP with a better description. Well, I hope it's better :-)
 06/07/2006 07:48:02 PM · #14
Originally posted by fotomann_forever:
I updated my OP with a better description. Well, I hope it's better :-)


:)

Hope it happens and it happens soon. Would love to see it on DPC.
Kudos to you for the idea. Cheers.
 06/07/2006 09:22:10 PM · #15

SnapShot challenge suggestion from the past

06/07/2006 09:45:45 PM · #16
I don't see the need for the special rule re: full auto mode. Speaking for myself, when I'm shooting that way I always use full manual exposure, presetting my values, AND I use manual focus, presetting THAT, so response is truly instantaneous. I use wider-angle lens and set them at the hyperfocal.

Robt.
 06/07/2006 09:49:01 PM · #17
My "Beatles" entry meets that criteria. Not only was it shot with an automatic mode, but an automatic mode with onboard flash. Timing was perfect, though. :-)

06/07/2006 09:49:18 PM · #18
one could argue that the candid challenge was a "snapshot" challenge. I do like this idea, since I take a lot of snapshots.
 06/07/2006 11:03:25 PM · #19
So we would have to vote DNMC on all the good shots?

:)
 06/07/2006 11:07:28 PM · #20
Originally posted by xion:
Snapshots aren't a bad thing. Actually I find what's generally referred to as snapshots rather fascinating. Not that I like them all, but it often captures a moment that only exists for a split second that could have only been captured by the person who pressed the button when no one else did.


This seems to be the universal favorite photo from my sister's wedding. Total snapshot, and everyone who was there picks it over the professional shots. A bunch of dancin' fools.

Message edited by author 2006-06-07 23:07:54.
 06/07/2006 11:32:09 PM · #21
A snapshot is a photograph that is taken in a moment of opportunity.
 06/07/2006 11:38:16 PM · #22
Snap Shot!

06/07/2006 11:43:00 PM · #23
Originally posted by crayon:
A snapshot is a photograph that is taken in a moment of opportunity.

I like that definition. Sounds like a great challenge!
Here's my most viewed port photo...
06/07/2006 11:51:19 PM · #24
Marjo that's a great example. Absolutely love it.

Wazz, you need to quit idolizing me so much :-P
06/08/2006 12:01:13 AM · #25
:-P
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