Literal Garbage? - DPChallenge Forums

10/04/2002 09:11:55 AM · #1

There has been a lot of discussion of late about non-literal interpretations of challenge topics, and which challenge topics would be better suited to creative interpretation.

In my OPINION, the garbage challenge is perfect for creative interpretation.

However, alot of discussion and dialog I have heard seems to indicate that a lot of people are looking at this challenge very prosaicly. They seem to think they can only take a picture of the actual garbage that is in a garbage can or dumpster or whatever.

I'd like to propose, at least to the people who read the forums, that this challenge is a GREAT opportunity to play with metaphors.

Here are just a few interpretations that I hope I see or that people are, at least, tolerant of ;) ...

euro-trash

the homeless (throwaways of society)

trashy clothes

junk art

"white trash"

getting trashed (drunk)

trashing something (vandalism)

garbage men

recycling

"one man's trash is another man' treasure.'

discarded or useless data

empty talk, nonsense

trash talk - disparaging, taunting, or boastful comments especially between opponents trying to intimidate each other

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

10/04/2002 09:23:03 AM · #2

Hey, I'm not falling for any of that creative, metaphorical stuff this time...

MarkRob

Canon EOS-50D

10/04/2002 09:52:33 AM · #3

Back before Chex Mix was bagged and marketed as such, my family used to call it "Trash". I hope people get it :) Just kidding... I am no fool, I am going with GeneralE on this one :)

Sigma 50-500mm f/4.0-6.3 EX APO RF HSM for Olympus

10/04/2002 09:58:47 AM · #4

doh i really think that GE was kidding. I hope....????

GE??????

inspzil

Olympus E-510

10/04/2002 10:36:03 AM · #5

In college we used to have parties with a common source called a garbage can which consisted of whatever alcohol folks brought to the party and enough Koolaid to make it drinkable. Needless to say, any 'shot' I woulda took back then would definitely be 'fuzzy'!

jlr

Sony DSC-P52

10/04/2002 11:03:19 AM · #6

Originally posted by magnetic9999:
There has been a lot of discussion of late about non-literal interpretations of challenge topics, and which challenge topics would be better suited to creative interpretation.

In my OPINION, the garbage challenge is perfect for creative interpretation.

However, alot of discussion and dialog I have heard seems to indicate that a lot of people are looking at this challenge very prosaicly. They seem to think they can only take a picture of the actual garbage that is in a garbage can or dumpster or whatever.

I'd like to propose, at least to the people who read the forums, that this challenge is a GREAT opportunity to play with metaphors.

It's actually the more creative photos here that get my higher votes. The ones that make me think, make me say "wow!" or make me laugh are the ones that I like the best and vote higher for. Unfortunately for the submitters, technicality rates lower for me, no doubt because of my inexperience.

In any event, magnetic, I'm with you on this one 100%.

j

dimitrii

Nikon D70

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

10/04/2002 11:18:17 AM · #7

I agree about using your creativity; and if you don't care for the scores, I'd say go for it.

When I vote, it is based on how grabbing and visually interesting the image is, the technical aspects of it only come second.

10/04/2002 03:17:28 PM · #8

here's another one: junk food.

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

10/04/2002 03:24:48 PM · #9

Originally posted by magnetic9999:
doh i really think that GE was kidding. I hope....????

GE??????

I was off at one of my jobs for a while. My only potential submission right now would probably be pretty mainstream (I don't want an image of "mainline" garbage for a variety of reasons). But then I usually get those more offbeat ideas at the last minute, which is part of why they are usually technically mediocre or "almost" what I want.

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

10/04/2002 03:27:30 PM · #10

Is a screenshot of the contents of my Trash folder considered a digital image?

jewettra

Kodak DX3600

10/04/2002 03:34:15 PM · #11

I agree wholeheartedly, as a matter of fact, you even mentioned the name of my submittal, more or less, keeping the "garbage" part, "One Mans Garbage is Another Mans Treasure".

CLarson557

Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

10/04/2002 04:52:13 PM · #12

I was trying to take a picture of my used up batteries before I went "duh" and started using rechargables. I must have a pile of about 20. The only thing is...the picture looked pretty boring. Oh Well... I will probably score someone high who pulled it off. LOL

Connie

camelotnorth

Nikon D70

10/04/2002 06:42:01 PM · #13

Connie...being kinda new to the site I have seen LOL used a lot but don't know what it means. Please clarify. thanks in advance..Betty

KarenB

Canon EOS-70D

10/04/2002 06:48:41 PM · #14

LOL = a hearty laugh out loud
lol = a little laugh out loud
ROTF = roll on the floor
(in case you didn't know that, but felt it was appropriate to mention)
:)

camelotnorth

Nikon D70

10/04/2002 09:28:09 PM · #15

thanks Karen I didn't know any of that.

Journey

Canon PowerShot G3

10/04/2002 09:30:43 PM · #16

Magnetic, could you please explain the term "euro trash" for me. I have never heard that expression. Thank you.

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

10/04/2002 09:56:40 PM · #17

Originally posted by camelotnorth:
thanks Karen I didn't know any of that.

Karen,
Maybe you want to write the "official" DPC glossary -- lisae and JohnSetzler are working on intro material for the site update, so check with them first.

Jak

Fujifilm FinePix S602Z

10/04/2002 10:07:22 PM · #18

Originally posted by Journey:
Magnetic, could you please explain the term "euro trash" for me. I have never heard that expression. Thank you.

Here's one version Euro Trash Film Zone

and another ... Compression

10/04/2002 10:26:19 PM · #19

Originally posted by Journey:
Magnetic, could you please explain the term "euro trash" for me. I have never heard that expression. Thank you.

Essay on the Eurotrash Phenomenon

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