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03/07/2010 09:30:03 PM · #76 |
Originally posted by pixelpig:
Originally posted by Yo_Spiff:
Originally posted by vawendy:
How can you see things other than they are? |
Look at the way the light strikes things. Anything. See the textures, patterns and shapes instead of the object itself. Photograph things at weird angles just to see what it looks like. Twist and tilt it when editing. Crop out small portions and see what they look like. Screw up the white balance until you say "Oh, cool!" |
Stop trying to see things. Let things show themselves to you. Be quiet & let them speak for themselves. |
I'm more of the analytical type. It works for me, but I also think we may be coming at the same answer from different angles. It's not always easy to "just let it come to you". Experimentation can help develop that eye for allowing these things to be more easily seen. |
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03/07/2010 09:31:14 PM · #77 |
This goes into voting tonight, I can't wait to see MY photos turn out, and what the rest of the site has done with the loose "Fine Art" boundaries.
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03/07/2010 09:43:38 PM · #78 |
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03/07/2010 09:47:57 PM · #79 |
Originally posted by Yo_Spiff:
Originally posted by pixelpig:
Originally posted by Yo_Spiff:
Originally posted by vawendy:
How can you see things other than they are? |
Look at the way the light strikes things. Anything. See the textures, patterns and shapes instead of the object itself. Photograph things at weird angles just to see what it looks like. Twist and tilt it when editing. Crop out small portions and see what they look like. Screw up the white balance until you say "Oh, cool!" |
Stop trying to see things. Let things show themselves to you. Be quiet & let them speak for themselves. |
I'm more of the analytical type. It works for me, but I also think we may be coming at the same answer from different angles. It's not always easy to "just let it come to you". Experimentation can help develop that eye for allowing these things to be more easily seen. |
Yes. If you don't have the mindset to be still & let things speak to you, you can try shooting faster than your analytical mind can keep up. Or keep shooting the same thing over and over and over until your analytical mind goes to sleep from boredom. The thing is to get your analytical mind to leave you alone for a while. Don't tell anyone but sometimes I shoot without looking thru the viewfinder at all. I like the surprises.
Message edited by author 2010-03-07 21:52:11. |
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03/07/2010 09:49:31 PM · #80 |
Originally posted by bvy:
Deal me in, boys. |
Boys? |
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03/07/2010 09:59:31 PM · #81 |
Originally posted by pixelpig:
Originally posted by Yo_Spiff:
Originally posted by pixelpig:
Originally posted by Yo_Spiff:
Originally posted by vawendy:
How can you see things other than they are? |
Look at the way the light strikes things. Anything. See the textures, patterns and shapes instead of the object itself. Photograph things at weird angles just to see what it looks like. Twist and tilt it when editing. Crop out small portions and see what they look like. Screw up the white balance until you say "Oh, cool!" |
Stop trying to see things. Let things show themselves to you. Be quiet & let them speak for themselves. |
I'm more of the analytical type. It works for me, but I also think we may be coming at the same answer from different angles. It's not always easy to "just let it come to you". Experimentation can help develop that eye for allowing these things to be more easily seen. |
Yes. If you don't have the mindset to be still & let things speak to you, you can try shooting faster than your analytical mind can keep up. Or keep shooting the same thing over and over and over until your analytical mind goes to sleep from boredom. The thing is to get your analytical mind to leave you alone for a while. Don't tell anyone but sometimes I shoot without looking thru the viewfinder at all. I like the surprises. |
Now I'm just getting desperate. I grabbed the first thing I saw off the counter and tried to just shoot it in different ways. Sorry, a stack of crackers just isn't interesting.
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03/07/2010 10:05:10 PM · #82 |
Originally posted by vawendy:
Sorry, a stack of crackers just isn't interesting. |
Could be very interesting. An extreme angle of light could turn the salted topping into mountain peaks. |
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03/07/2010 10:19:10 PM · #83 |
Originally posted by Yo_Spiff:
Originally posted by vawendy:
Sorry, a stack of crackers just isn't interesting. |
Could be very interesting. An extreme angle of light could turn the salted topping into mountain peaks. |
I once spent a week shooting a short stack of Pringles. I look at it now & see clearly how badly off the white balance was. But I had a lot of fun shooting. And then of course I ate the subject--yum! |
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03/07/2010 10:24:35 PM · #84 |
I chickened out and unsubmitted because of the "modern and contemporary" part in the description.
I'm bummed, too. This is the first challenge in a long time that I really wanted to enter.
Oh well, maybe the next one. Where are the results from the last juried challenge? Couldn't find it... |
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03/07/2010 10:26:58 PM · #85 |
Originally posted by Marjo:
I chickened out and unsubmitted because of the "modern and contemporary" part in the description.
I'm bummed, too. This is the first challenge in a long time that I really wanted to enter.
Oh well, maybe the next one. Where are the results from the last juried challenge? Couldn't find it... |
Just enter! Some of the judges didn't want any description. |
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03/07/2010 10:27:49 PM · #86 |
Originally posted by Yo_Spiff:
Originally posted by vawendy:
Sorry, a stack of crackers just isn't interesting. |
Could be very interesting. An extreme angle of light could turn the salted topping into mountain peaks. |
hey Spiff, check your PMs.
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03/07/2010 10:31:23 PM · #87 |
Originally posted by Marjo:
I chickened out and unsubmitted because of the "modern and contemporary" part in the description.
I'm bummed, too. This is the first challenge in a long time that I really wanted to enter.
Oh well, maybe the next one. Where are the results from the last juried challenge? Couldn't find it... |
Enter!! |
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03/07/2010 10:32:49 PM · #88 |
Originally posted by Marjo:
I chickened out and unsubmitted because of the "modern and contemporary" part in the description. |
Enter, please? This promises to be a very interesting and thought provoking challenge, even for those of us that go down in flames. You never know. |
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03/07/2010 10:35:45 PM · #89 |
| Man...you guys are nagging me! ;) |
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03/07/2010 10:37:05 PM · #90 |
Originally posted by Marjo:
Man...you guys are nagging me! ;) |
you...must...enter...NOW |
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03/07/2010 10:38:45 PM · #91 |
I really like it but I would probably give it a 4 at the most. Too scary!
buck, buck, buck....that is the sound a chicken makes, isn't it? |
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03/07/2010 10:46:14 PM · #92 |
C'mon, it's a landmark opportunity. Get in on the ground floor! Buy gold! (OK, maybe not that last part...)
Just enter. It'll all be good. Trust me! (OK, maybe not that last part...)
I'm really looking forward to rollover - I can't wait to start looking! |
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03/07/2010 10:47:34 PM · #93 |
yay! i just changed my entry last minute to the one i really liked. so all my other selves from my multiple personalities can die now. ha!
time for predictions..
i'm gonna be bold and say.. 4.6xxx
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03/07/2010 10:54:33 PM · #94 |
| I just entered with an entry I did 30 minutes ago, lets see if I can finally get to the 6´s with this one, but I dont think it has the DPC style....we shall see.... |
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03/07/2010 10:55:34 PM · #95 |
Originally posted by Marjo:
I chickened out and unsubmitted because of the "modern and contemporary" part in the description... |
If you look up these terms, you'll find this:
"Modern art refers to artistic works produced during the period extending roughly from the 1860s to the 1970s, and denotes the style and philosophy of the art produced during that era.[1] The term is usually associated with art in which the traditions of the past have been thrown aside in a spirit of experimentation.[2] Modern artists experimented with new ways of seeing and with fresh ideas about the nature of materials and functions of art. A tendency toward abstraction is characteristic of much modern art. More recent artistic production is often called Contemporary..." from Wikepedia.
That's one hell of a window, no? |
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03/07/2010 10:57:19 PM · #96 |
Gold?? Did you say gold, Melethia? Well, ok then.
I'm just going to focus on this definition: "Fine art photography": "the production of images to fulfill the creative vision of a photographer. Doesn't say anything about satisfying voters. My vision was fulfilled so I'm a winner. Ta da! |
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03/07/2010 11:00:03 PM · #97 |
| Entry numbers are getting up there. I hope the judges didn't bite off more than they can chew. ;) Thanks for your hard work guys! |
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03/07/2010 11:03:20 PM · #98 |
| I don't know why, but I entered. Totally different from anything I've ever done before. I predict a 4.5! :-) |
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03/07/2010 11:05:27 PM · #99 |
| I'm in dammit .. do or die! (I don't think anyone will guess mine muahahaha) |
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03/07/2010 11:08:02 PM · #100 |
Without reading the whole thread...do I need to add my name to the list to have my entry considered for this?
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