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10/25/2006 10:32:53 AM · #1 |
As relative newbie (and a very inexperienced challenge contender!) I have what is probably a dumb question, but one I'd like to put out there.
When I see the term Landscape - I envision a typical scenic view of the countryside. However, as a urban dweller, the "landscape" I most frequently come across is more of a Citiscape. If I do a Cityscape as my interpretation of landscape am I going to get DNMC and low scores, or is it going to be viewed as an urban landscape and win a ribbon?
Any thoughts? I suppose it's not an exact science, but..... |
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10/25/2006 10:35:42 AM · #2 |
Well, generally a landscape, seascape, something natural will be what suits that description, and most DPC voters are VERY literal, so maybe if you could find a park setting. There are city situations that do include the land aspect of it, but I know what you mean.
Grab a subject and do a portrait. ;~D
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10/25/2006 11:14:40 AM · #3 |
Thanks - that's pretty much what I thought. Just thought I'd throw it out there for confirmation!
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10/25/2006 11:25:38 AM · #4 |
Landscape is not urban, hence "land". Cityscape is not rural, hence "city". The term Urban Landscape is not a photography term, but a political/cultural term. I live in the city too, so I just use it as a timely excuse to go for a little drive....
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10/25/2006 11:35:05 AM · #5 |
>snip> I suppose it's not an exact science, but.....
Right. I don't see it so cut and dry.
If it's buildings, city street, junk yard, rail yard, city park..all those fall under landscape in my mind. |
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10/25/2006 11:39:55 AM · #6 |
Thanks Justine
You see that's where I'm coming from. To me the landscape is the environment surrounding you. That could be a lot of things depending where you are situated.
Message edited by author 2006-10-25 11:40:19. |
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10/25/2006 11:42:12 AM · #7 |
Typing in define: landscape in Google has some intersting and pretty down to earth (sorry) definitions:
* An expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view.
* Description of a format which is wider than it is deep.
* Artist style in which width is greater than height. (Portrait is opposite.)
* The view of an area.
* A work of art that represents a view of natural scenery.
* Areas of land that are distinguished by differences in landforms, vegetation, land use, and aesthetic characteristics.
Guess it's a free-for-all so long as the aspect ratio is wider than it is tall.
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10/25/2006 11:42:50 AM · #8 |
Originally posted by salmiakki:
Thanks Justine
You see that's where I'm coming from. To me the landscape is the environment surrounding you. That could be a lot of things depending where you are situated. |
There's no question that this is true, in my mind. But it begs the issue of "how will it SCORE?" And historically, "cityscapes" don't do well in DPC landscape challenges. It is what it is...
R. |
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10/29/2006 07:07:56 PM · #9 |
5th in the original landscape challenge. Could be a different time and place though (ie. 2002 vs. 2006). I know I wouldn't really think of this as a "cityscape", but buildings are prominent.
1st in Landscape II. While I included land in the shot, you could call this a seascape as well. However, I would be hesitent to enter a shot with little to no land visible... |
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10/29/2006 07:10:43 PM · #10 |
Also known as:
Oregon Coast
Cape Cod
Iceland
Colorado
:-)
Message edited by author 2006-10-29 19:16:49. |
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10/29/2006 07:12:36 PM · #11 |
Originally posted by Melethia:
Also known as:
Oregon Coast
Cape Cod
Iceland
:-) |
what about Colorado? |
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10/29/2006 07:16:38 PM · #12 |
| Oops - right, I forgot Colorado. I shall add that to the list (as your portfolio so demands!) |
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10/29/2006 07:26:24 PM · #13 |
Originally posted by Melethia:
Oops - right, I forgot Colorado. I shall add that to the list (as your portfolio so demands!) |
oh no, certainly not based on my work...just the overall beauty of the land :) |
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10/29/2006 08:09:27 PM · #14 |
Originally posted by heathen:
oh no, certainly not based on my work...just the overall beauty of the land :) |
Your pictures of Colordo don't suck. :-) And your portfolio is one I've visited more than once, but I don't know it with that username - who did you used to be? |
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10/29/2006 08:10:45 PM · #15 |
Originally posted by Melethia:
Originally posted by heathen:
oh no, certainly not based on my work...just the overall beauty of the land :) |
Your pictures of Colordo don't suck. :-) And your portfolio is one I've visited more than once, but I don't know it with that username - who did you used to be? |
Photoheathen...I just dropped the 'Photo' part...and thank you, I really appreciate it :) |
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10/29/2006 09:01:55 PM · #16 |
| I was kind of dreading an image I was going to submit cause it had a person in part of it but they are not the main subject. I was afraid people would say that since it has a person it's a portrait. I ended up reshooting the entire shot to submit. |
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10/29/2006 09:03:21 PM · #17 |
Originally posted by heathen:
Photoheathen...I just dropped the 'Photo' part...and thank you, I really appreciate it :) |
I should have recognized it - I did recognize your real name. Always good to be a non-demoninational heathen, though. :-) |
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