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07/03/2002 11:14:03 AM · #1 |
A neutral density filter can also be used to increase the exposure time.
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07/03/2002 08:55:11 AM · #2 |
I know that at least some of the Fujifilm cameras have a double exposure feature built in to the camera. And if the camera itself can do it, it's legal for the contest :)
Originally posted by Ricky:
I have a question about some of the photographs that are shots of transparent people. I was wondering how they did that without superimposing two or more pictures which I think is not allowed. Sorry if this is a basic question, I'm new to photography. By the way, a lot of the photographs are very impressive. I hope there will be many tutorials from this challenge.
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07/03/2002 01:41:26 AM · #3 |
| Just about all my comments so far are asking about how I did my shot. I actually thought it might help my score to do something that completely relied on transparency but wasn't totally obvious (though I did try to hint at the "how" with the title), but I don't think that's the case because ppl don't like the effect. I guess I should take it as a compliment that so few people know how to do it without using PS. |
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07/02/2002 12:20:11 PM · #4 |
Originally posted by Ricky:
I have a question about some of the photographs that are shots of transparent people. I was wondering how they did that without superimposing two or more pictures which I think is not allowed. Sorry if this is a basic question, I'm new to photography. By the way, a lot of the photographs are very impressive. I hope there will be many tutorials from this challenge.
I haven't seen such a feature in a digital camera yet though technically it should be possible. I guess those pics are done with the poor man method, i.e. have very long exposure time, put a black card in front of the lens when part of the time is over, get rid of the people (or change position) and then remove the card and finish the exposure.
You are right however that this is much easier to do in photoshop, but against the rules.
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07/02/2002 12:15:05 PM · #5 |
| Ok ok I confess. I'm a gestault voter. Don't think. Just react. So far my voting curve seems to be higher than most of what others are reporting but the images are falling into a natural spread. Then I do a little, very minor comparisoning by looking at the thumbnails for each level to see if there is any that look out of place. So far the most I've had to shift is 3. My eailer complaint was a backhanded complement. But still, judging interpertations is next to imposible because they are so different and so brilliant. Ditto compositions. Ok my curve will be even higher than usual. aelith (aka ex-teacher) |
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07/02/2002 12:03:35 PM · #6 |
| I have a question about some of the photographs that are shots of transparent people. I was wondering how they did that without superimposing two or more pictures which I think is not allowed. Sorry if this is a basic question, I'm new to photography. By the way, a lot of the photographs are very impressive. I hope there will be many tutorials from this challenge. |
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07/02/2002 11:46:50 AM · #7 |
I admit I vote photos against each other. To a degree.
Half of my vote is based purely on what the photos says to me on its own. 25% is what the photo does technically and for the challenge and 25% comes from comparison to others in the challenge. For me, anything I vote an 8 is pretty damn good to me and then to get a 9 or a 10 is extra. But this is all subject to change in an instant based on caffeine and sugar levels:-)
If you think about it..every vote you ever give is a comparison vote. A comparison against your life experience, your personal preferences, etc Why not vote photos against each other here..all the same really. |
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07/02/2002 11:44:36 AM · #8 |
Originally posted by Karen Bryan:
Patella is right, each photo should be looked at as if it were the only one there. (Did I phrase this right?)
True. But it's awfully hard to do that unless there is some sort of 'objective' criteria. Like in figure skating or diving when they say "this starts at a 9 for difficulty, you get 4.5 points for technical merit (not screwing up) and 4.5 points for artistic merit (making it look interesting). It would be nice if people could give up to 5 points on technical stuff and up to 5 points for artistic stuff, but that's probably too much thinking for most people :-) Most people, including myself, find it easier to think "I like this better than that, so I'll give it a higher score" - and it doesn't really make any difference except in terms of raw scores anyways, does it? |
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07/02/2002 11:42:54 AM · #9 |
Originally posted by Karen Bryan:
Thanks, Patella. You beat me to it.
Maybe that is what is going on here? Are people voting by ranking them against each other on their own? Aren't the averaged scores supposed to do that? Patella is right, each photo should be looked at as if it were the only one there. (Did I phrase this right?)
It happens both ways... I have heard several here speak of choosing the winner by voting it with their only 10 for the week. The voting guidelines on this site don't specify *any* criteria for voting. Since everyone uses different ideas behind their voting, it's really hard to tell.
I vote each photo individually. I am also impressed with the photos that we have before us this week. There are several really incredible shots and quite a few exceptional shots also. I am impressed :)
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07/02/2002 11:31:21 AM · #10 |
| I'm afraid if mine was the only picture in the contest this challenge.... I would still take last place. |
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07/02/2002 11:07:24 AM · #11 |
Thanks, Patella. You beat me to it.
Maybe that is what is going on here? Are people voting by ranking them against each other on their own? Aren't the averaged scores supposed to do that? Patella is right, each photo should be looked at as if it were the only one there. (Did I phrase this right?)
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07/02/2002 10:48:09 AM · #12 |
Originally posted by aelith:
Eeek! There's too many good and great images. I can't choose!. I wan't to give 3/4s of them a 9 or 10 and 5 to the rest. *pout*
aelith
So do it -- there's nothing that says you couldn't give everybody a 10. This is set up to allow you to judge each entry individually. You don't have to pick a winner, 2nd place, 3rd place, etc.
I would LOVE to think every image in a challenge was worthy of a 10 -- if I did, I'd give it to 'em all.
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07/02/2002 09:00:31 AM · #13 |
I was actually suprised by the number of outstanding entries!
All week long I was absolutely stumped for a single original idea, thinking the challenge to be a tad too difficult. But going over some of the submissions, I've guessed I've learned never to underestimate human creativity. There are quite a few entries that simply knocked my socks off...
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07/02/2002 08:32:26 AM · #14 |
Eeek! There's too many good and great images. I can't choose!. I wan't to give 3/4s of them a 9 or 10 and 5 to the rest. *pout*
aelith |
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07/01/2002 10:00:14 PM · #15 |
| Actually, it seems that pictures in the middle get the fewest comments. The most seem to actually go to the highest scorers and the lowest. Don't hold me to that as gospel, I haven't looked closely at all the scores, but I have noticed that my pics in the middle only get a few comments, while my bad ones get a lot (some are useful *wink*). I haven't had any really good ones, so I don't know about that. |
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07/01/2002 09:45:14 PM · #16 |
I am taking more time than usual to vote this week. Sometimes comments can be a little time consuming, but worth it. They are all really great.
QUESTION: Is the trend sort of - the better the picture, the less comments and the lesser quality photos get more comments? Just curious.
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07/01/2002 08:50:17 PM · #17 |
Man, I am just now really looking at the transparency entries...these are really, really good! I think the collective talent and creativity of the members of this site continues to rise. Great job, everyone!
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07/01/2002 04:31:33 PM · #18 |
Wow! I'm honored! Now I'm bummin' that I submitted the third choice! Well. Critique is good even if not in the challenge!
Thanks, gr8!
Drew: It was a full shot, not cropped, of the veil photo... but I decided against it because of the way the texture of the veil makes it look digitized because it's a close up. My daughter and I had fun with it anyway! I was going to submit Citrus - actually almost changed to that one at 11:45 PM!!
Thanks, too, Karen and Crisa!
Kimbly: I put the thin slices of limes on a light box, added a light from the top, and photo'd at F4 at speed 50. Then, a bit of adjustments and cropping in Photoshop LE.
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07/01/2002 03:43:38 PM · #19 |
| Karen - really nice work. Just out of curiosity, how did you do the lighting on "Citrus"? |
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07/01/2002 03:18:34 PM · #20 |
Excellent pictures and so vastly different.
Dare I say it? The citrus are... sublime |
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07/01/2002 03:16:10 PM · #21 |
Agreed..they would have scored high with me as well..I love the Citrus especially..that's beautiful. I can't wait to see which one you did submit!
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07/01/2002 03:03:12 PM · #22 |
Karen, I love both of your outtakes. I really love the crop of 'veil' where it just shows the veil and her mouth -- was your shot taken at high enough resolution to allow you to submit that crop? Citrus is also amazing. I was planning on going to the grocery store to play with different fruits/vegetables, but well, that just didn't happen :)
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07/01/2002 02:54:07 PM · #23 |
karen, both your outtakes would've scored very high with me. the composition and execution is excellend for each. can't wait to see what you actually submitted.
Originally posted by Karen Bryan:
This is the first time I had three submissions to choose from. All three were completely different. My outtakes are in my Xtras. There was one, however, that is too much like another that someone else submitted, so now I'm glad I didn't pick that one....
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07/01/2002 02:49:18 PM · #24 |
This is the first time I had three submissions to choose from. All three were completely different. My outtakes are in my Xtras. There was one, however, that is too much like another that someone else submitted, so now I'm glad I didn't pick that one....
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07/01/2002 12:19:53 PM · #25 |
| I figured this would be a wild ride, so far I am hanging in the 5.? range. With the number of entrys I am real happy. There are a lot of good shots with some real effort applied. Great job to all. |
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