Technique Based Challenges - DPChallenge Forums

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

04/22/2004 09:13:18 AM · #1

Macro
Stopped Motion
Negative Space
Reflections
Light Source/Lighting
Duotones
Fill the Frame
Shallow DOF
Painting with Light
Motion Blur

These are just a few of the techniques (some are arguably not really techniques) that we have used for challenges so far. In a recent thread EddyG mentioned we need more technique based challenges; I think this is a very valid point. Maybe we could make a list of techniques we have yet to use as challenge subjects. Thanks in advance for your input.

KarenB

Canon EOS-70D

04/22/2004 09:16:29 AM · #2

good idea!

Anyone?...

I think some of these could be speed challenges too. I'd like to see more speed challenges.

Alexys

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

04/22/2004 09:19:10 AM · #3

I´m agree with you... It´s good for our improvement to see more technique challenges. Furthermore, it´s too exciting to have more speed challenge.

Message edited by author 2004-04-22 09:19:30.

04/22/2004 09:27:21 AM · #4

Advanced Exposure Control

Take a great picture of a predominantly black or predominantly white subject. Use the exposure features of your camera to expose the scene correctly.

Levels, curves or other tonal adjustment tools are not allowed for this challenge. You may resize and sharpen your image prior to submission but no other modifications are allowed. (Pure/ straight from the camera challenge rules)

04/22/2004 09:28:26 AM · #5

Panorama, with relaxed editting rules(obviously) to allow for stitching, etc.

Anyone else?

04/22/2004 09:29:01 AM · #6

contre-jour.

Take a picture of a backlit subject. The main light source in your image should be behind the subject.

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

04/22/2004 09:30:10 AM · #7

Window Portrait

Take a portrait using just natural window light and at most one reflector.

Neil

Fujifilm X-T30

04/22/2004 09:40:25 AM · #8

Bracketing and Dynamic Range:

Using a tripod or other method of taking a bracketed exposure set of exactly the same high contrast scene, demonstrate the best dynamic range in the photo possible.

Allows for combining up to three photos of an identical scene taken within 5 minutes of each other using the technique described in the Luminous Landscape tutorial.

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

04/22/2004 10:35:51 AM · #9

bump....for those who just dropped in. Great ideas so far, surely there must be more.

BobsterLobster

Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro

04/22/2004 10:39:02 AM · #10

Originally posted by Gordon:

Tricky one... some people might get creative, causing disagreement about whether the exposure is 'correct'.
I also vehemently dislike challenges that have to be straight from the camera, as I would have to change my settings from minimum sharpness, saturation and contrast to something more DPC-friendly. This would mean most of my shots for that week would be worse, as contrast, saturation and sharpness are always done better in Photoshop.

Message edited by author 2004-04-22 10:39:54.

Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS for Canon

04/22/2004 12:12:06 PM · #11

Are these all the techniques we can think of?

ElGordo

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

04/22/2004 12:18:20 PM · #12

Something old, something new, a study in contrast between generations. Take a photo that illustrates the change from an earlier generation to the present one.

willem

Nikon D7000

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

04/22/2004 12:18:40 PM · #13

high key
low key

Neil

Fujifilm X-T30

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

04/22/2004 12:31:35 PM · #14

Perspective: capture an image of something that typically presents a perspective problem, e.g., pictures of buildings and correctly apply perspective adjustments to present an undistorted image.

dr rick

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

Canon EF 28-135mm F/3.5-5.6 IS USM

04/22/2004 12:56:46 PM · #15

Form - Make an image that emphasizes the three-dimensional aspects of the subject.

Bokeh - Loosely defined, bokeh is the quality of the out-of-focus background of a photo. It isn't very interesting by itself, but take a photograph whose subject is enhanced by the bokeh of the background.

Dual Center of Interest - A common "rule" of composition is that an image should have a single center of interest. But rules are made to be broken! Take a photograph that has two points that could be considered "centers of interest" yet still maintains a cohesive feeling.

Juxtaposed Shapes - Contrasting shapes can be eye-catching; similar shapes gives a more relaxed feeling. Take a photograph that effectively combines two or more shapes in a balanced image.

Implied Lines - The human eye is very good at seeing lines, whether they really exist or not. Take a photograph that uses implied lines (e.g., the "line" made by a row of trees) as a compositional element.

Backlit Subject - Take a picture of a backlit subject. The main light source in your image should be behind the subject. The catch: the subject must not be a silhouette. (This is Gordon's suggestion with an added catch.)

Compressed Perspective - Take a photo where objects appear to be closer together than they really are.

TooCool

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

04/22/2004 01:34:51 PM · #16

Frame within a frame: Use elements of your photograph to creat a frame within your photograph.

Splash of color: In a nearly monotone image, your eye will be drawn to a splash of color, especially red. Without using desaturation in postprocessing, create this eye drawing effect in your photograph.

nborton

Canon EOS-1D Mark II

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0L USM

04/22/2004 02:32:24 PM · #17

i agree with the need for more techinique based challenges. i think they are more enjoyable to vote on as well, because you get to see a variety of different shots using the same technique. also, you don't see people stretching the limits of what meets the challenge as much either.

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

04/22/2004 02:33:57 PM · #18

Bullseye

Take a picture with your main subject smack in the center of the frame.
Make this oft abused compositional technique work and choose a subject that deserves the static, centered composition.

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

04/22/2004 05:06:03 PM · #19

On the Edge

Take a photo where the composition is enhanced by your subject being located near one of the edges/corners of the frame; a variation on "negative space" in that I don't think the rest of the frame has to be "empty."

Flipped-Out

Take a photo in which the final version has been rotated 180 degrees from the original capture. No fair holding your camera upside down while you shoot!

Upon Further Reflection...

Take a photo in which your subject is primarily depicted in a reflective surface.

We've already done From the Ground Up and From Above, either of which would be good to do again. A variation could be
From Below
Take a photo in which you camera is pointed up at the time of exposure.

Posterize

Shoot or post-process your photo to achieve a posterized look consisting of only a few distinct tonal values.

Up In Flames (or maybe Crash and Burn)

Take a photo illuminated by the light of something burning*, such as a candle, match, or campfire. Electric/electronic, fluorescent, and nuclear** light sources are not allowed.

*For the chemically uninitiated, "burning" involves the combination of Carbon, Hydrogen, and Oxygen to yield Carbon Dioxide, Water, and energy.

**The Sun produces light by means of nuclear reactions.

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8

04/22/2004 06:47:10 PM · #20

Bump for the evening shift.

pcody

Canon PowerShot G6

04/22/2004 07:28:23 PM · #21

Square. Compose a picture that is balanced within a square crop.

Emotion of lines. Use lines to show an emotion. Depending on how it is composed, it could show tension, calmness, strength, etc.

Mark

Canon EOS-600D/T3i Rebel

Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

04/22/2004 07:45:53 PM · #22

reflecting yourself- take a photo in which the photographer can be seen in a reflection

just an idea

Jacko

Canon EOS-20D

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

04/22/2004 07:57:43 PM · #23

go for a night out on the town, get seriously drunk, and take some pictures