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04/22/2002 04:42:05 PM · #1 |
For me, the word transition implies motion and/or a temporary state. I see many pictures in this challenge that is the before and after type. I can't see that as being a transition, but rather just a comparison. Of the group of pictures that did show this type of before/after idea, I find that the ones showing inanimate objects were much weaker than the ones showing life(plants and the like), mainly because life almost implies a certain amount of motion. There were a few shots that had a lot of implied motion in it and a few with the implication of a transitory state. Do you guys have the same impression about the word "transition"?
-Allan
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04/24/2002 09:49:41 AM · #2 |
You know when I first looked at the pics for this challenge I was saying where is the transition. Now that I stand back and look at these shots over an over again, they're starting to get through to me even though the transition is not apparent. Still there are a few that dont do it for me regardless.
Regarding the definition of the term, its still a tough call. I think at times we can take the terms to literally (except for stop motion with no motion trails). The phrase "from the group up" does this imply ground level looking up, standing on the roof of a building looking up, looking up within a room, getting a shot at wall with the ground present etc..
Ed
* This message has been edited by the author on 4/24/2002 9:51:18 AM. |
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04/24/2002 10:06:31 AM · #3 |
One of the great things about the challenges is that the interpretation is as entertaining as the photo.
I think we all will enjoy the photos more if we don't have one person or mob appeal telling us EXACTLY what the challenge meaning is.
As a voter I want to see what YOU think the challenge means to YOU. Not what someone told you to take a picture of. :-) |
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04/24/2002 12:03:19 PM · #4 |
Yes, indeed. Interpretation is half the challenge (IMHO). The photo I chose to submit this time didn't scream "TRANSITION". It was much more subtle and perhaps needs a bit of soaking in before the transition becomes apparent. Some commenters saw what I saw, some just hated it. I have to live with that, and learn what I can.
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04/24/2002 12:42:00 PM · #5 |
Get too artistic with the theme, and you're accused of being off-topic. Interpret it too literally, and you're accused of taking a cliche shot.
Can't we all just get along?
-Terry
Originally posted by yyyap:
Yes, indeed. Interpretation is half the challenge (IMHO). The photo I chose to submit this time didn't scream "TRANSITION". It was much more subtle and perhaps needs a bit of soaking in before the transition becomes apparent. Some commenters saw what I saw, some just hated it. I have to live with that, and learn what I can.
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04/24/2002 12:59:56 PM · #6 |
I'm all for the cliched shot, as long as it's captivating.
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04/24/2002 01:09:17 PM · #7 |
| I guess its one thing to capture the challenged theme in a picture, but yet another when we forget that this is a photography contest and that the images should be more that just a snapshot. |
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04/24/2002 01:21:14 PM · #8 |
hey, I took a pretty liberal interpretation of the Transition concept with my photo. Some people got it, many did not, and my score has suffered because of it. Perhaps a 'cliche' shot would have proven more accessible to the masses. There is certainly nothing wrong with choosing a more 'identifiable' topic for your photo, especially if your are happy with the results. I know that I'll still like my picture, even when it finishes with a 5.5. Also, there are some damn good shots out there which involve objects which had been labelled as 'cliche' in some other threads. A couple of these I gave 10's since they were so dang well done.
In the end, do what you want, do what makes you happy, and if it happens to grab you a good score, well thats just foam on top of the beer. |
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04/24/2002 01:22:11 PM · #9 |
Originally posted by yyyap:
Yes, indeed. Interpretation is half the challenge (IMHO). The photo I chose to submit this time didn't scream "TRANSITION". It was much more subtle and perhaps needs a bit of soaking in before the transition becomes apparent. Some commenters saw what I saw, some just hated it. I have to live with that, and learn what I can.
I personally like a picture that makes you think. My photo is getting the same reaction but I am thrilled when someone "gets" it. Be proud of what you have produced.
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04/24/2002 01:47:41 PM · #10 |
hey some of the greatest photographers in the world have many detractors, so bah on that. just have fun, learn alot, try and improve, take constructive crit for what it's worth, and non carborandum illegitamus ; )
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04/24/2002 05:55:44 PM · #11 |
| The whole "art for the masses" or "for the creative spirit" reminds me of debates we used to have at the School of Music when I attended Appalachian State University. One side would argue that if it didn't appeal to the masses, or if they couldn't understand it, then it was of no use. The other side argued that music (much like photography and other arts) is a form of expression, and the artist should be allowed to express him/herself regardless. I've decided it's probably a useless debate, and the artist has a personal decision to make. With either decision, criticisms are going to be made, so . . . go take good pictures and let the chips fall where they may. Heck, go take bad pictures, even. Just have fun. :-) |
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