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10/12/2005 11:09:57 AM · #1 |
| In your opinion, is a highly polished piece of metal which is part of a piece of art, but is intended to reflect, a mirror? |
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10/12/2005 11:11:49 AM · #2 |
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10/12/2005 11:12:33 AM · #3 |
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10/12/2005 11:13:30 AM · #4 |
Um what like the Chicago Mill Park?
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10/12/2005 11:14:03 AM · #5 |
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10/12/2005 11:15:22 AM · #6 |
| Yeah, similar to the metal sculpture in the picture you posted. |
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10/12/2005 11:15:53 AM · #7 |
I think the first mirrors made back in the Dark Ages were just highly polished pieces of metal (If I'm remembering right...)
So, IMO, yes.
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10/12/2005 11:24:11 AM · #8 |
I'll bet a reflection in still water even dates back farther? ;^)
Originally posted by OdysseyF22:
I think the first mirrors made back in the Dark Ages were just highly polished pieces of metal (If I'm remembering right...)
So, IMO, yes. |
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10/12/2005 11:29:48 AM · #9 |
A mirror is ANY surface that reflects an image. It may be flat or curved, metal or not, first-surface (reflective on the observer's side) or second-surface (reflective on the backside). It may be intentionally designed as a mirror, or function as one incidentally. It' still a mirror.
Now, with respect to this challenge, IMO, the definition of "mirror" is intended to be "An item which is designed to provide a reflected image," so if your reflective surface was not designed to be used as a mirror, it should be OK.
Message edited by author 2005-10-12 11:33:15.
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10/12/2005 11:31:30 AM · #10 |
this was my first concern when I saw this challenge. There are institutes such as mental hospitals, jails, etc, that use polished metal as mirrors instead of glass for safety reasons.
I'm willing to bet the safest way to avoid the "thats a mirror, you failed" voter is to shoot water or a regular reflection in a window. Good luck on this one.
edit to add: ok going by this comment Originally posted by kirbic:
A mirror is ANY surface that reflects an image. It may be flat or curved, metal or not, first-surface (reflective on the observer's side) or second-surface (reflective on the backside). It may be intentionally designed as a mirror, or function as one incidentally. It' still a mirror. |
maybe water won't work. Just glass that doesn't have a back to it?
Message edited by author 2005-10-12 11:33:29.
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10/12/2005 11:33:07 AM · #11 |
Yeah, I was thinking about this too. I think curved mirrors are all out of the question. Mirrors that use glass are not actually using glass as a mirror. They are using the glass to protect a thin metal backing. The metal is the mirror. I think we are talking about purpose of design here.
Regarding water as a mirror, remember, you can always put a peice of reflective polished metal in your pocket for use anytime, but you can't just pull out a bottle of water and comb your hair in it.
IMO:
Any flat peice of glass/clear plastic with a reflective metal backing is a mirror
Any curved peice of glass/clear plastic with a reflective metal backing is a mirror
Any curved for flat peice of reflective metal that's primary purpose is linked to its reflectivity is a mirror.
Liquids including water are ok.
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I'm guessing we will get a ton of eye and eyeglasses shots. I have one in mind already that I have no idea how to do.
A really cool entry which is also beyond my current ability would be using a digital camera to take a picture of a white backing of a pinhole camera setup. I'm hoping to build something like that myself some day - a digital pinhole cam :). |
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10/12/2005 11:36:34 AM · #12 |
How about this?
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10/12/2005 11:37:19 AM · #13 |
Meets challenge, just not very exciting (IMO). ;^)
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10/12/2005 11:38:22 AM · #14 |
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10/12/2005 11:39:14 AM · #15 |
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10/12/2005 11:40:24 AM · #16 |
One definition of a mirror is "A surface capable of reflecting sufficient undiffused light to form an image of an object placed in front of it." If we were to interpret this competition using this definition, it might be a rough go. I suggest we think of a mirror in terms of a device designed for reflecting purposes, i.e. hand/wall mirrors, amusement park mirrors, etc. and then photograph something else.
As an example, there is a sousaphone in the "Personification" contest right now that IMO would be an excellent example for the contest. Does it reflect an image? Certainly. Was it designed to reflect an image? Most assuredly or the surface might have been painted rather than polished. I would never consider it to be a mirror. |
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10/12/2005 11:42:54 AM · #17 |
Geesh, I was wondering how long it would take for this to come up!
Ask yourself. Would I use this to shave with/fix my hair/put make-up on/check for boogers? If the answer is yes and you are not overly vain (and check your reflection in every reflective surface available), then it's a mirror! Mirrors are usually hung on a wall for the purpose of looking at oneself. The are also available in compact forms and can be carried around for the same purpose. These are usually pretty easy to spot as they will be labeled and referred to as "mirrors". Other reflective surfaces include spoons, windows, some sunglasses, and my personal favorite... Water.
Hope this helps!
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10/12/2005 11:43:11 AM · #18 |
| Yeah, I guess we are looking at the primary purpose of the object. Cars with expensive paint jobs are admired based on how reflective their gloss coats are. The primary purpose is to colour the car though. |
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10/12/2005 11:43:31 AM · #19 |
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10/12/2005 11:47:14 AM · #20 |
I like the way kirbic stated it the best so far...
Originally posted by kirbic:
A mirror is ANY surface that reflects an image. It may be flat or curved, metal or not, first-surface (reflective on the observer's side) or second-surface (reflective on the backside). It may be intentionally designed as a mirror, or function as one incidentally. It' still a mirror.
Now, with respect to this challenge, IMO, the definition of "mirror" is intended to be "An item which is designed to provide a reflected image," so if your reflective surface was not designed to be used as a mirror, it should be OK. |
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10/12/2005 11:48:32 AM · #21 |
Cars would be good! Hmmm...maybe I need to put on a fresh coat of wax? ;^)
Originally posted by eschelar:
Yeah, I guess we are looking at the primary purpose of the object. Cars with expensive paint jobs are admired based on how reflective their gloss coats are. The primary purpose is to colour the car though. |
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10/12/2005 11:49:18 AM · #22 |
I LOVE this image!
Originally posted by Palmetto_Pixels:
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10/12/2005 11:53:12 AM · #23 |
Originally posted by glad2badad:
I LOVE this image! |
Awww.... Thanks!
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10/12/2005 12:30:45 PM · #24 |
My opinion reflects that of the others, only reversed.
Originally posted by Palmetto_Pixels:
Would I use this to shave with/fix my hair/put make-up on/check for boogers? |
Hmmm... Boogers. Now there's a challenge topic. Let's combine it with Personification for "Boogers Personified"
...wait- even better: "Reflections of Boogers Personified"
...now I know what I'm gonna do for the "What" challenge. ;-) |
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10/12/2005 06:34:49 PM · #25 |
Just look at the first NO Mirror challenge results. The top ones are water reflections and/or reflections in anything other than what is commonly used as a mirror.
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