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Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

09/30/2002 12:29:14 PM · #1

Not sure if this topic is 'global' enough or not. I know it
is celebrated in parts of Europe and the US but is it global ?

lionelm

Canon EOS-10D

09/30/2002 12:35:41 PM · #2

celebrated in france but in Paris only ...
not global enough I guess.

lisae

Olympus C-720UZ

09/30/2002 12:48:47 PM · #3

Some goths and pagans like to celebrate it here, but not by "trick or treating" :). It's more about getting stoned and worshipping the goddess or something.

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0L USM

09/30/2002 12:50:25 PM · #4

I live in Wyoming and I don't celebrate it, because of my religous beliefs.

karmat

Apple iPhone 7

09/30/2002 01:17:06 PM · #5

Originally posted by Sonifo:
I live in Wyoming and I don't celebrate it, because of my religous beliefs.

Me too, Sonifo. Maybe instead of Halloween, more of a "harvest theme." I know it is not "harvest" season everywhere, but it might be interesting to see what kind of interpretations would be given.

09/30/2002 01:31:06 PM · #6

That would be an interesting challenge.
We don't even harvest here. I guess you could say we harvest coal, but the voters wouldn't get it. I would really have to use my imagination for this one. :)
Originally posted by karmat:
Me too, Sonifo. Maybe instead of Halloween, more of a "harvest theme." I know it is not "harvest" season everywhere, but it might be interesting to see what kind of interpretations would be given.

ClubJuggle

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

09/30/2002 01:31:32 PM · #7

Originally posted by karmat:
Me too, Sonifo. Maybe instead of Halloween, more of a "harvest theme." I know it is not "harvest" season everywhere, but it might be interesting to see what kind of interpretations would be given.

Fair enough, and a valid point. Since we're on the topic though I'd prefer not to do a Christmas challenge for the same reason.

-Terry

09/30/2002 01:32:20 PM · #8

Originally posted by Sonifo:
That would be an interesting challenge.
We don't even harvest here. I guess you could say we harvest coal, but the voters wouldn't get it. I would really have to use my imagination for this one. :)
Originally posted by karmat:
Me too, Sonifo. Maybe instead of Halloween, more of a "harvest theme." I know it is not "harvest" season everywhere, but it might be interesting to see what kind of interpretations would be given.

Yup, an interesting idea, though about 6 months too early for people in the southern hemisphere.

09/30/2002 01:35:15 PM · #9

Originally posted by ClubJuggle:
Originally posted by karmat:
[i]Me too, Sonifo. Maybe instead of Halloween, more of a "harvest theme." I know it is not "harvest" season everywhere, but it might be interesting to see what kind of interpretations would be given.

Fair enough, and a valid point. Since we're on the topic though I'd prefer not to do a Christmas challenge for the same reason.

-Terry
[/i]

I think Christmas has different beliefs for all of us. I think it would be a fun challenge and a learning exsperience to see the different religous beliefs there are, but if not everyone celebrates it then I guess it shouldnt be a challenge. I can't believe not everyone celebrates.?

ClubJuggle

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

09/30/2002 01:38:04 PM · #10

Originally posted by Sonifo:
I think Christmas has different beliefs for all of us. I think it would be a fun challenge and a learning exsperience to see the different religous beliefs there are, but if not everyone celebrates it then I guess it shouldnt be a challenge. I can't believe not everyone celebrates.?

Jews, Hindus, Muslims, Pagans and atheists come immediately to mind.

-Terry

* This message has been edited by the author on 9/30/2002 1:36:51 PM.

Manic

DJI Mini 3 Pro

Kamlan 28mm F1.4 MF for APS-C

09/30/2002 01:38:04 PM · #11

Originally posted by Sonifo:

I can't believe not everyone celebrates.?

There's only one religion in the world that does, and it's not in the majority...

09/30/2002 01:39:15 PM · #12

Originally posted by Sonifo:
Originally posted by ClubJuggle:
[i]Originally posted by karmat:
[i]Me too, Sonifo. Maybe instead of Halloween, more of a "harvest theme." I know it is not "harvest" season everywhere, but it might be interesting to see what kind of interpretations would be given.

Fair enough, and a valid point. Since we're on the topic though I'd prefer not to do a Christmas challenge for the same reason.

-Terry
[/i]

I think Christmas has different beliefs for all of us. I think it would be a fun challenge and a learning exsperience to see the different religous beliefs there are, but if not everyone celebrates it then I guess it shouldnt be a challenge. I can't believe not everyone celebrates.?

[/i]

Christmas only has meaning for Christians, and Commercialists nobody
else really.

Kamlan 28mm F1.4 MF for APS-C

09/30/2002 01:40:24 PM · #13

Manic

DJI Mini 3 Pro

09/30/2002 01:42:38 PM · #14

Originally posted by Sonifo:

I can't believe not everyone celebrates.?

There's only one religion in the world that does, and it's not in the majority...

Who is that?

Well, I was kinda hoping that you knew that (most) Christians celebrate Christmas...

09/30/2002 01:42:45 PM · #15

What about thanksgiving? Sorry, that is an American holiday. My favorite of all the holidays. The only excuse to eat as much as I want.

* This message has been edited by the author on 9/30/2002 1:44:08 PM.

ClubJuggle

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

09/30/2002 01:43:41 PM · #16

Originally posted by Sonifo:
What about thanksgiving?

Thanksgiving is a US holiday. Other countries have it but not in the same week.

-Terry

Manic

DJI Mini 3 Pro

Kamlan 28mm F1.4 MF for APS-C

09/30/2002 01:43:54 PM · #17

Originally posted by Sonifo:
What about thanksgiving?

That's just a weird american (IE USAian / Canadian) thing...

09/30/2002 01:44:10 PM · #18

Originally posted by manic:
Originally posted by Sonifo:

[i]I can't believe not everyone celebrates.?

There's only one religion in the world that does, and it's not in the majority...

Who is that?

Sorry read it wrong. thought you said doesnt celebrate it

Well, I was kinda hoping that you knew that (most) Christians celebrate Christmas...
[/i]

09/30/2002 01:45:08 PM · #19

Originally posted by manic:
Originally posted by Sonifo:
[i]What about thanksgiving?

That's just a weird american (IE USAian / Canadian) thing...
[/i]

I don't the Canadians have much to do with it either, It is only
the USA that celebrates that one.

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

09/30/2002 01:47:14 PM · #20

Originally posted by Sonifo:
What about thanksgiving? Sorry, that is an American holiday. My favorite of all the holidays. The only excuse to eat as much as I want.

dimitrii

Nikon D70

09/30/2002 01:49:31 PM · #21

Just because you don't practice a religious holiday, doesn't mean you can't depict it from your point of view.
Or should journalist only photograph/write about the things that are aligned with their religions/nationalities/locations etc.?

I personally don't celebrate Christmas but find it delightful visually, often times.

-Dimitrii

09/30/2002 01:52:38 PM · #22

This is probably why they didn't have an Easter challenge. Not everyone celebrates it. Maybe it would be fun to have a challenge where everyone takes a picture of their favorite holiday in THEIR country. You have to put the holiday name for the title. That is so we know what it is.

09/30/2002 01:55:28 PM · #23

I would not take a picture of anything halloween. I have a hard enough time going to the stores. Christmas on the other hand as nothing to do with evil.

Originally posted by dimitrii:
Just because you don't practice a religious holiday, doesn't mean you can't depict it from your point of view.
Or should journalist only photograph/write about the things that are aligned with their religions/nationalities/locations etc.?

I personally don't celebrate Christmas but find it delightful visually, often times.

-Dimitrii