Sept Camera Phone (and apps) SC - The images

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

09/02/2010 09:40:09 AM · #54

obscurity

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85

Olympus 30mm M.Zuiko Digital ED F3.5 Macro

09/02/2010 09:46:19 AM · #55

FxCamera from my Droid 2

tate

Apple iPhone 14 Pro

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

09/02/2010 10:05:11 AM · #56

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

09/02/2010 10:08:45 AM · #57

Not much to look at, but it was just a first try to experiment with the app. I'm sure I can get more creative with this.

tate

Apple iPhone 14 Pro

09/02/2010 10:22:52 AM · #58

old looking lo-mob filters with current technology as the subject
sharp angle shots to try to get the camera into tight spots that might be tough for dslr-

Message edited by author 2010-09-02 10:32:43.

Brent_S

Canon EF 24-70 2.8L II

09/02/2010 11:03:31 AM · #59

My morning cup...

JuliBoc

Apple iPhone 6s+

Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM

09/02/2010 11:20:29 AM · #60

Originally posted by JuliBoc:

Day 2 -

So I'm a little early, but this is just such fun, I can't wait.

A good point was made in a comment on this photo, that I think could use a little discussion. It refers to the reflection being an added feature which significantly improves the image. And that it is disappointing since it violates the DPC rule on added features.

Please don't misunderstand. I appreciated the comment, and totally agree with the evaluation. The image is not good without the added reflection.

But it seems to me that a lot of what we are doing in this SC is breaking the 'added feature' rule: the overlays, the light flares, sun spots, etc. And that's not even getting into the various distortions that would be disallowed under DPC rules.

I hope we can get out of the DPC box and just enjoy the final products, regardless of how the images are manipulated.

Sony Sonnar T* 35mm F2.8 ZA

09/02/2010 11:57:23 AM · #61

Originally posted by JuliBoc:

[It refers to the reflection being an added feature which significantly improves the image. And that it is disappointing since it violates the DPC rule on added features.

Part of the appeal of the side challenges is the ability to experiment and try things outside of the normal challenge rulesets. As recently discussed in another thread, int he real world, all that matters is the final product. I feel the challenge rules are there to ensure this remains a primarily a photography site.

salmiakki

Sony Alpha a7R III

09/02/2010 12:03:22 PM · #62

Originally posted by JuliBoc:

But it seems to me that a lot of what we are doing in this SC is breaking the 'added feature' rule: the overlays, the light flares, sun spots, etc. And that's not even getting into the various distortions that would be disallowed under DPC rules.

I hope we can get out of the DPC box and just enjoy the final products, regardless of how the images are manipulated.

Gosh, I hope nobody wants to do real challenge style editing. Yuck. As Steve said, this is purely for fun, experimentation and to push the envelope a bit to see what these phones are capable of.

Louis

Nikon D800

Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

09/02/2010 12:04:58 PM · #63

Originally posted by JuliBoc:

Originally posted by JuliBoc:
Day 2 -

So I'm a little early, but this is just such fun, I can't wait.

A good point was made in a comment on this photo, that I think could use a little discussion. It refers to the reflection being an added feature which significantly improves the image. And that it is disappointing since it violates the DPC rule on added features.

Please don't misunderstand. I appreciated the comment, and totally agree with the evaluation. The image is not good without the added reflection.

But it seems to me that a lot of what we are doing in this SC is breaking the 'added feature' rule: the overlays, the light flares, sun spots, etc. And that's not even getting into the various distortions that would be disallowed under DPC rules.

I hope we can get out of the DPC box and just enjoy the final products, regardless of how the images are manipulated.

That was my comment. I didn't mean to suggest that the DPC challenge rules are the measuring stick for good photography. If you've read my posts in other threads, you know that's quite the opposite of what I think. ;-) I just meant to draw a comparison, and, of course, it's only a personal opinion, and not meant to restrict what anyone does. For example, all my editing is happening once I get the photo off my phone.

To clarify, I like added elements in an image, as in a blended layer (overlay) or an obviously hyper-edited final product as in the Expert ruleset here or the "Creative edit" category at 1x.com. I'm less enamoured with a completely software-driven result with no intervention from the photographer, as in your photo.

Edit to add: you only need to look at my portfolio to see the kind of work I do, which is not DPC challenge appropriate: here, here, here.

Message edited by author 2010-09-02 12:13:08.

Louis

Nikon D800

Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

09/02/2010 12:09:11 PM · #64

JuliBoc

Apple iPhone 6s+

Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM

09/02/2010 12:30:33 PM · #65

Originally posted by Louis:

To clarify, I like added elements in an image, as in a blended layer (overlay) or an obviously hyper-edited final product as in the Expert ruleset here or the "Creative edit" category at 1x.com. I'm less enamoured with a completely software-driven result with no intervention from the photographer, as in your photo.

Edit to add: you only need to look at my portfolio to see the kind of work I do, which is not DPC challenge appropriate: here, here, here.

I understand completely. And I agree that the lucky surprise from playing with a new tool, does not compare with the artistry of a well thought out creation.

Brent_S

Sony Sonnar T* 35mm F2.8 ZA

Canon EF 24-70 2.8L II

09/02/2010 01:53:05 PM · #66

Originally posted by salmiakki:

Originally posted by JuliBoc:

But it seems to me that a lot of what we are doing in this SC is breaking the 'added feature' rule: the overlays, the light flares, sun spots, etc. And that's not even getting into the various distortions that would be disallowed under DPC rules.

I hope we can get out of the DPC box and just enjoy the final products, regardless of how the images are manipulated.

Gosh, I hope nobody wants to do real challenge style editing. Yuck. As Steve said, this is purely for fun, experimentation and to push the envelope a bit to see what these phones are capable of.

My thoughts exactly. This is my first side challenge and I am enjoying the fun of it. Whatever people want to do is certainly fine by me. I appreciate all the editing being done "in-phone" as that will help me learn the most cool new tricks and apps to use for them. But I am happy to see how much more people can push their phone captures processed on a desktop if that is what is what motivates them :)

I just hope people do their best to briefly explain their processing steps to heighten the learning process while we are having fun.

salmiakki

Sony Alpha a7R III

09/02/2010 02:04:12 PM · #67

Hope everybody is enjoying this. I know I am, so much so I seem to be doing morning and evening entries! Ha. I'm sure the novelty will wear off after a while.

mycelium

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

09/02/2010 02:24:13 PM · #68

More with the Retro Camera app.
I looked for an Android version of lo-mob, but nothing turned up after a quick search.

Sony Sonnar T* 35mm F2.8 ZA

09/02/2010 02:39:43 PM · #69

salmiakki

Sony Alpha a7R III

09/02/2010 02:45:28 PM · #70

OK, found this in the archive. I remember thinking it was rather funny to find Troll candies :)

Brent_S

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

Canon EF 24-70 2.8L II

09/02/2010 02:51:02 PM · #71

Two-fer day too.
Spied this effect from an airplane contrail out my window while brushing my teeth this morning. Taken with toothbrush hanging out of mouth :P

tate

Apple iPhone 14 Pro

09/02/2010 03:31:42 PM · #72

Sounds like a new side challenge: take an image while doing something else at the same time ;)

Originally posted by Brent_S:

Taken with toothbrush hanging out of mouth :P

tanguera

Nikon D750

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED

09/02/2010 03:51:34 PM · #73

Originally posted by salmiakki:

Hope everybody is enjoying this. I know I am, so much so I seem to be doing morning and evening entries! Ha. I'm sure the novelty will wear off after a while.

Naaah. It won't :-)