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10/06/2009 09:12:31 AM · #1
In this Challenge your image must meet the following three technique requirements...

List of possible techniques: Choose any three
Low Contrast
Shallow DOF
Contre-Jour
Portrait
Low Key
High Key
B&W
Single Subject
Muted Colors
blur
tryptich
tilted angle
soft focus
grain
Split-Tone

All three must be present or it's a dnmc. It's like a Free Study but it will help people explore new ground within those combination's and should produce some interesting and artistic work.

Tryptich, Soft Focus, B&W

I guarantee that combination would produce some if this sites finest and creative work. Very personal, as well.

Message edited by author 2009-10-06 14:21:52.
10/06/2009 09:19:51 AM · #2
Could nearly be a freestudy, but I agree, it could produce some interesting and unique entries. I've been enjoying some of the recent challenges that have given me reason to explore some new techniques.
10/06/2009 09:46:58 AM · #3
Fascinating idea. One of the most original challenge suggestions I've seen.

R.
10/06/2009 10:00:41 AM · #4
Originally posted by pawdrix:

Tryptich, Soft Focus, B&W

I guarantee that combination would produce some if this sites finest and creative work. Very personal, as well.

That particular combination sounds like a delight to vote on too. Nice idea Steve.
10/06/2009 10:07:32 AM · #5
too much work as a voter, i wouldn't ensure each person had three elements and I would just vote on the image. I'm sure most of the voters would be this way, esp the ones who don't read/post on the forums
10/06/2009 10:14:11 AM · #6
Originally posted by BeefnCheez:

too much work as a voter, i wouldn't ensure each person had three elements and I would just vote on the image. I'm sure most of the voters would be this way, esp the ones who don't read/post on the forums

Well, you could force the submissions to be titled appropriately...
10/06/2009 10:15:16 AM · #7
In lieu of an actual challenge, perhaps a side challenge?
10/06/2009 10:17:46 AM · #8
Originally posted by BeefnCheez:

too much work as a voter, i wouldn't ensure each person had three elements and I would just vote on the image. I'm sure most of the voters would be this way, esp the ones who don't read/post on the forums


You are exactly right but just think of the fun it would be in the forums after voting when all the whining about how the winning images do not meet the challenge!



Message edited by author 2009-10-06 10:18:28.
10/06/2009 10:20:25 AM · #9
Originally posted by BeefnCheez:

too much work as a voter, i wouldn't ensure each person had three elements and I would just vote on the image. I'm sure most of the voters would be this way, esp the ones who don't read/post on the forums


LOL. Yeah, it might require people to look at images for more than 10 seconds. A very small price to pay for different quality...

There should be nothing wrong in asking people to study images...and if that's viewed as a bad thing here, we're doomed.

"Three Techniques in One" says it all and I would stress ALL 3 as a must, in the description and anyone that doesn't use all three...let the cards fall. BUT make it clear from the start and that's that.

I mean there's so much freedom to roam even within the parameters.

Originally posted by PapaBob:

You are exactly right but just think of the fun it would be in the forums after voting when all the whining about how the winning images do not meet the challenge!


To be perfectly honest, I would welcome that debate any day of the week and 10 times on Sunday. If it's stimulating and it makes people think beyond "sharpness" take it, and run with it.

I might be too quick to compromise but Two Techniques In One might be easier to digest. Keep in mind, a good deal of Fine Art photography goes way beyond three and this might bring people a few steps away from the commercial mindset.

Look at it this way it's only one Challenge out of hundreds a year...right? Keep the images Untitled and let the title space list any three techniques of possibly a longer list. So, give 6 techniques and give the photographer a choice of ANY 3 to be stated in the title box...let the images stand on their own. That could be very cool too...


Tilted, Soft Focus, Single Subject

If you don't like it or you think my attempts missed...vote it that way. No arguments.

Message edited by author 2009-10-06 10:47:01.
10/06/2009 10:48:13 AM · #10
Originally posted by pawdrix:

Keep the images Untitled and let the title space list any three techniques of possibly a longer list. So, give 6 techniques and give the photographer a choice of ANY 3 to be stated in the title box...let the images stand on their own. That could be very cool too...


Tilted, Soft Focus, Single Subject

If you don't like it or you think my attempts missed...vote it that way. No arguments.


Excellent suggestion.
10/06/2009 12:00:29 PM · #11
Originally posted by pawdrix:

Keep the images Untitled and let the title space list any three techniques of possibly a longer list.

Hey, I have a copyright on that idea!
10/06/2009 02:00:42 PM · #12
great idea, but take "single subject" off the list. that's a crap idea and it's the mantra of most of the dpc voters already

We should have a "multiple subject" challenge. Don't you dare make one object the subject of your photo!
10/06/2009 02:04:49 PM · #13
Besides, the example has two - the dog and the pole. :-)
10/06/2009 02:08:30 PM · #14
Originally posted by pawdrix:

Keep the images Untitled and let the title space list any three techniques of possibly a longer list. So, give 6 techniques and give the photographer a choice of ANY 3 to be stated in the title box...let the images stand on their own. That could be very cool too...


Tilted, Soft Focus, Multiple Subjects

If you don't like it or you think my attempts missed...vote it that way. No arguments.


DONE!

I was just trying to come up with some list of the technical Challenge topics or whatever...

Personally, the more artistic the better. One of the goals is to get away from commercial stuff and to encourage people to show things from a different, creative perspective.

Message edited by author 2009-10-06 14:20:30.
10/06/2009 02:10:25 PM · #15
Better.
10/06/2009 02:23:19 PM · #16

Soft Focus, Low Key, Split-Tone

See, it's not that hard.

You could either give three or perhaps, choose 3 out of five techniques, that might work well together. It's NOT about making it some difficult puzzle but to bring out blended elements that push things a few steps further.

I mean High Contrast, Low-Key, Contre-Jour would make people choke....NOT what we're trying to do.

Message edited by author 2009-10-06 14:29:41.
10/06/2009 02:27:09 PM · #17
Originally posted by pawdrix:


Soft Focus, Low Key, Split-Tone


DNMC, focus not soft enough. DNMC, key not low enough, DNMC, tone's not obviously split — Brown Ribbon for YOU!

R.
10/06/2009 02:30:15 PM · #18
Originally posted by Bear_Music:

[quote=pawdrix]

DNMC, focus not soft enough. DNMC, key not low enough, DNMC, tone's not obviously split — Brown Ribbon for YOU!

R.


That's perfectly fine...

eta: I'd say it's low-key and the split-tone is definitely there. There's nothing wrong with subtle...is there? Also, it's not really all that sharp.

Anyway...judge as you will.

Message edited by author 2009-10-06 14:38:04.
10/06/2009 02:33:06 PM · #19
Originally posted by pawdrix:

That's perfectly fine...


You DO realize that was a joke, right?

The funny thing about the proposal (which I love) is that, this being DPC, we'll be giving people THREE crtiteria on which to DNMC, not just one :-) Maybe EVERYONE will get a brown!

R.
10/06/2009 02:35:59 PM · #20
Originally posted by Bear_Music:

Originally posted by pawdrix:

That's perfectly fine...


You DO realize that was a joke, right?

R.


To be honest...I wasn't sure but that's ok.

You're right people might judge that way but some might have their eyes open...who, knows?
10/06/2009 03:09:38 PM · #21
interesting idea. but I agree with Don, take out "Single subject", too easy. Also, take out "Portrait". This is not a technique, it is a genre.
10/06/2009 03:36:05 PM · #22
Excellent suggestion. Probably best for advanced edit ruleset as well.
10/06/2009 03:41:53 PM · #23
Originally posted by LevT:

interesting idea. but I agree with Don, take out "Single subject", too easy. Also, take out "Portrait". This is not a technique, it is a genre.


Yeah, I know but starting with a genre and then adding a few techniques could be a possibility, as well. Just an idea...

It might not work in every case but there's a seed of something there.

Message edited by author 2009-10-06 15:42:23.
10/06/2009 03:52:40 PM · #24
Originally posted by pawdrix:

Originally posted by LevT:

interesting idea. but I agree with Don, take out "Single subject", too easy. Also, take out "Portrait". This is not a technique, it is a genre.


Yeah, I know but starting with a genre and then adding a few techniques could be a possibility, as well. Just an idea...

It might not work in every case but there's a seed of something there.


yes, but then why single out portraits then out of many other genres? I would just focus on techniques and let the imagination flow.

...it would be interesting to come up with an image which would include all or as many as possible of these techniques you proposed. Mixing up high key and low key would be hard, I know, but perhaps in a triptych you can get away with it. :) That could be a fun side challenge, agree with Deb.
10/06/2009 04:23:52 PM · #25
Originally posted by BeefnCheez:

too much work as a voter, i wouldn't ensure each person had three elements and I would just vote on the image. I'm sure most of the voters would be this way, esp the ones who don't read/post on the forums


I think voters spend too much time worrying about whether or not a photo meets the challenge description rather than appreciating the different interpretations that a challenge can be taken. If this challenge is taken (and I hope it is, I think it would be fun), I hope people would just vote on the image.
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