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11/07/2006 12:48:33 PM · #1 |
Ok.. the thing is that I have a image that looks just like its a Neon sign but for real it isn't. If I where to submit that image in to the neon sign challenge is that a ground for a DQ?
I mean if you woulde see it you ccouldn't see the diference..
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11/07/2006 12:50:01 PM · #2 |
Failing to meet a challenge is not grounds for DQ. |
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11/07/2006 12:52:01 PM · #3 |
You will not be DQd and I wouldn't mention that it is not a real neon sign b/c voters will likely vote it lower.
Originally posted by Krisby: Ok.. the thing is that I have a image that looks just like its a Neon sign but for real it isn't. If I where to submit that image in to the neon sign challenge is that a ground for a DQ?
I mean if you woulde see it you ccouldn't see the diference.. |
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11/07/2006 01:00:45 PM · #4 |
I agree with the other posters - don't tell them it is not neon. Let us all figure that out ourselves!
Anyway, if we were obligated to meet the absolute definition of a neon light (or any other criteria bound by the challenges), it would be a monochrome competition. Neon lights are actually only the red ones - the ones with neon gas in them. The other colors - blues, greens etc. are due to other gases in the tubes. Hence, they are not by absolute definition a neon light!
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11/07/2006 01:10:25 PM · #5 |
Originally posted by kenskid: You will not be DQd and I wouldn't mention that it is not a real neon sign b/c voters will likely vote it lower. |
Well you can tell us all day long that yours is not neon but without the photo we can't tell which is your or not...so I think you are safe at least until after the challenge...that's when the beating sticks will come out especially if you do well at all.
Message edited by author 2006-11-07 13:10:56.
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11/07/2006 01:11:15 PM · #6 |
Yeah, we were discussing this yesterday, asking if we'd need written authentification that it truly WAS neon, or risk DNMC :D |
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11/07/2006 01:49:06 PM · #7 |
I wouldn't think that voters would take the term 'Neon' literally as the noun refers to a variety of things, for example: glowing glass tubes containing various gases that may or may not include neon; colors that seem to glow (or flouresce); an automobile name; anything that is considered brightly glowing.
In reality, 'Neon Signs' sometimes contain neon gas but usually have a mixture of inert gases and phosphor coatings to achieve the desired color. |
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11/07/2006 01:57:22 PM · #8 |
Originally posted by ElGordo: I wouldn't think that voters would take the term 'Neon' literally as the noun refers to a variety of things, for example: glowing glass tubes containing various gases that may or may not include neon; colors that seem to glow (or flouresce); an automobile name; anything that is considered brightly glowing.
In reality, 'Neon Signs' sometimes contain neon gas but usually have a mixture of inert gases and phosphor coatings to achieve the desired color. |
So, if a photo is asked to be validated, you must also send in a gas sample taken from the glass tube. <grin!>
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11/07/2006 01:58:25 PM · #9 |
Originally posted by Krisby: Ok.. the thing is that I have a image that looks just like its a Neon sign but for real it isn't. If I where to submit that image in to the neon sign challenge is that a ground for a DQ?
I mean if you woulde see it you ccouldn't see the diference.. |
It's not a reason for DQ, so, no, you won't be disqualified. Good luck in the challenge! :) |
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11/07/2006 02:20:40 PM · #10 |
Only thing I can think of is if you created the neon effect in Photoshop on a regular sign through various filters or other methods, and thus added a major element. |
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11/07/2006 02:30:21 PM · #11 |
whether it is or it isn't one, if people can't tell it's a neon sign, your image will get it's butt kicked by the voters. |
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11/08/2006 08:51:58 AM · #12 |
Wtf.. a very stupid rule
Message edited by author 2006-11-08 09:30:15.
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11/08/2006 09:22:21 AM · #13 |
Sorry, but would you edit the thread and take out the photograph? This is considered an outtake even if you didn't enter the challenge. |
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