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03/28/2007 10:18:27 AM · #1 |
Originally posted by mark_u_U:
Originally posted by gi_joe05:
Originally posted by get04rit:
I guess I totally misunderstood the meaning of "still" I was thinking more of still photography like a bowl of fruit, a block of cheese,(hahaha sorry I am hungry) something statinary that is set up for a picture.
But from the looks of what most people submitted, this might as well have been a "free study" challenge. No offense to anyone, there are some very good pics in there. |
The only reason why this is an issue is that whole n/a part on the discription. I personly like it, and how open ended it is. I am hoping for some more of these. My last two challenge entries have been cut down hard because the were to far out of the box for most, even though they were great images. open descriptions on challenges means less of that, and I think that is good for dpc |
True, the opener the description, the higher average IQ will probably be. On the other hand, if a theme boils down to free study, why bother to come up with a theme anyway? IMO, the challenge in dpchallenge lies in sticking to a theme and delivering on short notice. This is also what makes DPC so different from many other photography sites |
that is also true, I think SC has a good handel on things though. they don't let many of these go out, but enough to let us have a little fun.
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03/28/2007 10:13:35 AM · #2 |
Originally posted by gi_joe05:
Originally posted by get04rit:
I guess I totally misunderstood the meaning of "still" I was thinking more of still photography like a bowl of fruit, a block of cheese,(hahaha sorry I am hungry) something statinary that is set up for a picture.
But from the looks of what most people submitted, this might as well have been a "free study" challenge. No offense to anyone, there are some very good pics in there. |
The only reason why this is an issue is that whole n/a part on the discription. I personly like it, and how open ended it is. I am hoping for some more of these. My last two challenge entries have been cut down hard because the were to far out of the box for most, even though they were great images. open descriptions on challenges means less of that, and I think that is good for dpc |
True, the opener the description, the higher average IQ will probably be. On the other hand, if a theme boils down to free study, why bother to come up with a theme anyway? IMO, the challenge in dpchallenge lies in sticking to a theme and delivering on short notice. This is also what makes DPC so different from many other photography sites |
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03/28/2007 10:08:23 AM · #3 |
I guess I feel the opposite when I get comments like" Great picture, love the shot, but I scored it low because it didn't fit the challenge"
It's no big deal, I am just happy to get this shot in, it is one of my favorites that I have done in awhile. |
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03/28/2007 09:57:41 AM · #4 |
Originally posted by get04rit:
I guess I totally misunderstood the meaning of "still" I was thinking more of still photography like a bowl of fruit, a block of cheese,(hahaha sorry I am hungry) something statinary that is set up for a picture.
But from the looks of what most people submitted, this might as well have been a "free study" challenge. No offense to anyone, there are some very good pics in there. |
The only reason why this is an issue is that whole n/a part on the discription. I personly like it, and how open ended it is. I am hoping for some more of these. My last two challenge entries have been cut down hard because the were to far out of the box for most, even though they were great images. open descriptions on challenges means less of that, and I think that is good for dpc
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03/28/2007 09:52:54 AM · #5 |
I guess I totally misunderstood the meaning of "still" I was thinking more of still photography like a bowl of fruit, a block of cheese,(hahaha sorry I am hungry) something statinary that is set up for a picture.
But from the looks of what most people submitted, this might as well have been a "free study" challenge. No offense to anyone, there are some very good pics in there. |
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03/27/2007 11:56:43 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by Ivory:
From
The Concise Oxford Thesaurus
Noun in the still of the night quietness, quiet, silence, hush, soundlessness, noiselessness, calmness, calm, tranquillity, peace, peacefulness, serenity.
Just thought I throw this out there. |
yaya for oxford |
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03/27/2007 10:56:42 PM · #7 |
From
The Concise Oxford Thesaurus
Noun in the still of the night quietness, quiet, silence, hush, soundlessness, noiselessness, calmness, calm, tranquillity, peace, peacefulness, serenity.
Just thought I throw this out there.
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03/27/2007 10:56:41 PM · #8 |
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03/26/2007 06:49:40 PM · #9 |
A hunter taking an aim is still.
A stopped wind mill is still.
A person getting ready to have his picture taken by a very old view camera is still.
A man with peguins standing on his hands and head is still.
A quiet night at an emergency room is still. |
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03/26/2007 06:46:12 PM · #10 |
Another type of still...
//www.tastecaliforniatravel.com/alexander-cellars-gin-still.jpg ...which will leave you drunk and passed out on the floor. Which would result in yet another type of still... //imagecache2.allposters.com/images/pic/GDFCARD/GFLX37~Felix-the-Cat-Passed-Out-Posters.jpg
lol
Message edited by author 2007-03-26 18:53:00. |
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03/26/2007 06:29:37 PM · #11 |
| A still is a photo of a movie scene also. |
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03/26/2007 06:04:25 PM · #12 |
Originally posted by KarenNfld:
Originally posted by AlexSaberi:
Originally posted by KarenNfld:
Hmmmmm, deciding between an ok photo for spinning or a great one for still (but it's a still life and not sure that will go over well with the voters.....what do you think, would a simple still life photo get voted down?) |
I dont see why it would be voted down. Maybe wouldnt score so well if it didnt catch the eye thats about it. |
Well I was remembering the discussion from the Stationary challenge (still and stationary are very much alike in my opinion). In that discussion a lot of people said stationary would not apply to still life objects, but only to objects that are capable of movement but are still in the photo.
//www.dpchallenge.com/forum.php?action=read&FORUM_THREAD_ID=417043&highlight=stationary |
I've seen some idiotic interpretations before but if people vote down STILL life shots in a STILL challenge that'll take the cake for most idiotic for sure. Like what Alex said if your image stops people in their tracks you should be fine. |
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03/26/2007 02:26:38 PM · #13 |
180 Fitness (my gym in Statesboro, GA) has a Spin class (in addition to Body Pump [i.e. weight-lifting...the one I attend], Body Step [Aerobics using one step], and a few others...
Spin is for a room full of people to ride a stationary bike to aerobic-style music concurrently doing the same work-out.
I could photograph the Spin Class & enter the photo into either contest...since the front wheel & legs of the members would be spinning, but the bikes themselves would not be going anywhere (i.e. Still.) :}
Message edited by author 2007-03-30 13:07:38.
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03/26/2007 11:38:24 AM · #14 |
My entry for Still is Out of the box, but i really don't care, i love it. and i also believe i will be voted down due to this,
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03/26/2007 11:30:17 AM · #15 |
Originally posted by AlexSaberi:
Originally posted by KarenNfld:
Hmmmmm, deciding between an ok photo for spinning or a great one for still (but it's a still life and not sure that will go over well with the voters.....what do you think, would a simple still life photo get voted down?) |
I dont see why it would be voted down. Maybe wouldnt score so well if it didnt catch the eye thats about it. |
Well I was remembering the discussion from the Stationary challenge (still and stationary are very much alike in my opinion). In that discussion a lot of people said stationary would not apply to still life objects, but only to objects that are capable of movement but are still in the photo.
//www.dpchallenge.com/forum.php?action=read&FORUM_THREAD_ID=417043&highlight=stationary
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03/26/2007 10:41:58 AM · #16 |
Originally posted by KarenNfld:
Hmmmmm, deciding between an ok photo for spinning or a great one for still (but it's a still life and not sure that will go over well with the voters.....what do you think, would a simple still life photo get voted down?) |
I dont see why it would be voted down. Maybe wouldnt score so well if it didnt catch the eye thats about it.
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03/26/2007 10:38:29 AM · #17 |
Originally posted by TIHadi:
Would any photo in Stillwater, Oklahoma do? |
Prolly! ... LOL
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03/26/2007 10:37:25 AM · #18 |
Originally posted by escapetooz:
Spinning...
Hehe. I think I did that when I was... 16? 17? And had a camera with no zoom, no flash... basically no megapixels. Oh those were the days. |
Call the "Fun Police" ... Monica is having WAY too much fun! ... cool loop, Monica! :)
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03/26/2007 10:13:55 AM · #19 |
| Would any photo in Stillwater, Oklahoma do? |
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03/26/2007 09:15:48 AM · #20 |
Originally posted by KarenNfld:
Hmmmmm, deciding between an ok photo for spinning or a great one for still (but it's a still life and not sure that will go over well with the voters.....what do you think, would a simple still life photo get voted down?) |
IMHO - if it doesn't move, it is "Still". I really think it is that simple. I don't understand why people have to read so much into a simple word. There is no description for anyone to take apart bit by bit. Therefore, no emphasis on any particular area that the DNMC police can quote.
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03/26/2007 09:06:11 AM · #21 |
Hmmmmm, deciding between an ok photo for spinning or a great one for still (but it's a still life and not sure that will go over well with the voters.....what do you think, would a simple still life photo get voted down?)
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03/26/2007 08:24:57 AM · #22 |
hmm...I wonder if I would get a DNMC if i entered dancing photos in the spinning challenge?? At least on the east coast dancing is referred to as spinning!!!!
I feel that no matter what I do I'm getting at least 1 DNMC comment in either challenge. |
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03/25/2007 09:21:06 PM · #23 |
| Yep, like an old car that is rusty and falling apart and is 'still' going. |
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03/25/2007 09:16:32 PM · #24 |
"Still" isn't just "stillness". It's also a state of not having ended, a prolonging of an event or situation, etc.
"We're still waiting for the pizza to arrive."
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03/25/2007 08:47:41 PM · #25 |
The n/a in challenge description means....
"interpret this as you will!" |
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