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Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF

02/03/2004 10:49:16 AM · #1

Okay, I have a dilemma. I want to submit a photo for the garage art challenge that is from items in the garage and composed and photographed in an interesting composition but designed by an elderly gentleman that has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's. Does this have to be "my" design? I would like to give him credit because he's not going to be able much longer to do things like this.

gpierson

Sony DSC-P52

02/03/2004 11:21:09 AM · #2

Your are the photographer...we didn't make mountains or tall buildings but we capture the image of mountains & buildings. I think it is great to have your child, friend, whomever to interpret the tangible idea and then you (the photographer) captures the figuritive idea of the subject. --Just a little thought--it would be interesting capturing shots of him or his hands arranging the objects!
hope this helps.

faidoi

Pentax K10D

02/03/2004 12:51:52 PM · #3

Just put in a thanks for who ever set up the scene for you in the details box. Nothing wrong with someone setting up something.

coolhar

Canon PowerShot Pro 90 IS

02/03/2004 01:16:02 PM · #4

Go for it Marjo.

02/03/2004 02:37:38 PM · #5

Thanks. Your input and insight is appreciated. I couldn't give all the details prior to the challenge.

I decided to not enter it because it wasn't fabricated within the challenge week. With good intentions, I wanted to make it fit the challenge because of his circumstances. I thought I'd still post it to show you his unique style.

Message edited by author 2004-02-04 00:57:33.

02/04/2004 11:00:53 AM · #6

Here's another view showing the sparkplug better.

GoldBerry

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM

02/04/2004 11:08:00 AM · #7

as long as the pic itself was taken within the challenge date that's all that matters ... when the object was made is irrelevent. Is that what you meant?

Message edited by author 2004-02-04 11:08:25.

02/04/2004 11:38:30 AM · #8

Yes. The photo was taken on the 2nd, within the time frame, but I didn't think it was in the spirit of the definition of the challenge. The way it was defined I thought you had to run out to the garage, design, compose and shoot!
(Which is what I was going to do because he can't any longer...anyway...that's another dilemma. Tool shed frozen shut, tools starting to rust!, etc., etc.)

e301

02/04/2004 02:18:09 PM · #9

I think you should have submitted it anyway. Technically, it would infringe the 'artwork' rule, but you wouldn't get DQ for it. Part of photography is the ability to take the good breaks when they're presented to you ...

Ed

JEM

Sony DSC-F707

02/04/2004 03:23:25 PM · #10

Marjo, this entry "Sparky" would have been a good one. Try shooting against the sky, with polarizer if you have one. Now you can clone out the support post for greater effect, since you cannot submit to the challenge.
Incidentally, your Birds and Blooms hummingbird photograph is just great! I know from experience how difficult it is to get a good photo of them.