Next door table at a chinese restaurant. Stolen moment...
It took some time to turn this timely snapshot into a decent photograph.
Disqualification Details
You may not use ANY editing tool to move, remove or duplicate any element of your photograph that would change a typical viewer's description of the photograph (aside from color), even if the tool is otherwise legal, and regardless of whether you intended the change when the photograph was taken.
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Thanks for the support but this disqualification should not not command such a stirup(?). I have read the rules more carefully, should have done that before. No big deal. I will keep posting my stuff. The competition side of things has not been a big concern since a very long time. I enjoy the comments though.
Heh, don't fret. It's just a dumb virtual ribbon. Your image is stunning no matter how you came to make it look like this. Got a 9 from me without hesitation.
I have made this one of my favorites despite what the SC deems as a ''failure''.
[sarcasm]Oh geez, did we put 'failure' in the DQ description again? Stupid us.[/sarcasm]
JJ...amazing job. Not a failure at all. I certainly hope that you don't believe the words that are put into our mouths by people who do not understand. Editing or no editing, this captures a beautiful moment in time, one that touches many hearts and one that these people will remember forever as well.
Your edits are also amazing, drawing out this touching scene from the background, and really are what make this photo even more amazing. It may be too much for the challenge...but DEFINATLY not too much to make the photo great.
Congrats either way.
Dang it's a shame this was disqualified, but I would like to extend a handshake for a couple of reasons, one of which I have already stated belong in my original comment after the challenge.
Two, for the way you have handled yourself in this situation. Class.
And three, for a congratulations on creating a masterpiece that could grace any fine magazine, hardcover book or be included in any piece of literature used in the course of teaching photography and the element of human emotion.
This is EXACTLY why I did NOT renew my membership at DPC.
Not because of editing or if a pixel is out of place, but there are just too many Anal Annies running around here for me.
This photo is a beautlful moment captured and from the comments left, it struck a chord in most folks too.
Lighten UP around this place and you'll get more members.
I have made this one of my favorites despite what the SC deems as a ''failure''.
Bosborne, I'd like to personally thank you for NOT renewing your membership. If you can't find it in your ethics to submit within site rules, you shouldn't be here. While this is a great shot, many more shots could be just as great with significant editing that is outside the rule sets that you agree to when you submit an image. Accept the rules or don't post. That's pretty easy.
I have made this one of my favorites despite what the SC deems as a ''failure''.
Nobody ever said it was a failure. According to SC (since I haven't seen an original, myself) it broke rules. It could be the Mona Lisa and end up disqualified if it broke editing rules. (He used a brush in basic editing. Hah!)
To quote one of my favorite movies: "This isn't Nam, Donnie, there are rules!" It's a great photo - I quite like it, but that doesn't mean it deserves to retain its ribbon. Do Olympic atheletes get to keep their golds if its discovered they juiced? No. Professional sports? Oh, yeah, they get to keep their rings.
I've made this a favorite. Sincerely sorry to hear about the DQ. According to the current forum thread on this subject, it was not a unanimous decision. I hope you don't let it sour your feelings about DPC.
-- Larry in NYC
This is EXACTLY why I did NOT renew my membership at DPC.
Not because of editing or if a pixel is out of place, but there are just too many Anal Annies running around here for me.
This photo is a beautlful moment captured and from the comments left, it struck a chord in most folks too.
Lighten UP around this place and you'll get more members.
I have made this one of my favorites despite what the SC deems as a ''failure''.
bummer... not really sure what happened here with the disqualification description, but i'm assuming it was something overlooked on your part. that said, this is still a powerful image and deserved being mentioned and appreciated. i hope you arent discouraged and will continue sharing with us your view of the world through your camera!
this is such an emotional photo...brought a tear. this wraps up everything that photography is to many, and a lot of emotion that everyone strives to capture with the click of their own shutter...you've done a great job here. i'm literally speachless. great job. i was most definitely one of those 10s, and would have given it the spinal tap 'one better' 11 if able. you're truly an inspiration. thank you for pushing me to get better.
Such a fantastically emotive shot. This split second in time seems to speak volumes about these two people and their love for one another. Such a tenderness, quiet shared joy, a speck of majesty, and wee bit of sadness all wrapped up in one moment. Love the deep dark tones and the contrast. Exquisite photograph. I'll go ahead and join the masses and make this a favorite - if I could do it twice, I would.
Once in a while, images grace the pages of DPCHallenge that reach out and grab hold of something deep inside me. This is just such an example. During the voting, I clicked on the thumbnail and when it came to life, full-screen, an EKG would have recorded a change in my heart rhythm.
You have a gift. Something catches your eye, and may very well be the things in life we all look at, but never see, yet you manage to know just what to do to bring them to the screen, alive, with a soul, and stick in one's memory, days, weeks, months later, and I can't find the words to describe it other than magic.
This must be the image that has touched me most to date on DPC. Unbelievably wonderful!!! I get this upwelling of emotion when I look at it - my heart just wants to pop. Well done! This will be added to my collection of "jjbeguin" favs.
I see you got the Posthumous Blue Hand to go with your Yellow Ribbon. What pulls I think, is the sense of paralysis in his face, to go with the obviously suggested paralysis of his body. Overwhelmed? Restrained? But something suggests to me ... Uncomfortable, and that perhaps says more about him. Love, affection, can sometimes seem stifling.
Just out of curiosity, did you know the people? if not it would be great if you could get in contact with them and show them this shot, I am sure they would treasure something like this for a long long time.
I really loved this because of the meaning that i receive when i look at this photo. great job in not only capturing a wonderful photo, but also capturing the true human spirit
Thanks for this cascade of kind comments.
Glad to see that, over the years, B&W pics still have a place on this site. 4 in the top 10 is not bad, (5 if hotpasta had not been tempted by the devil)
This picture just goes on and on.... Sort of a contemporary pieta by the master of light and dark. You make us see exactly, and savour the moment because of the sheer visual pleasure of the composition. Or maybe I should just say this is a 15.
Hell yes! This is what a camera was made for. Could you imagine if every challenge was filled with images like this? You make me feel like such a sellout when you ribbon with something like this while I'm shooting soft water shots for a damned score. Simply amazing.
not everybody could be JJ Beguin ;) but we can try!
'It took some time to turn this timely snapshot into a decent photograph.' - Thank you for seeing the potential, and taking the time to process - a wonderful moment, beautifully captured. Congratulations.
This is what a camera was made for. Could you imagine if every challenge was filled with images like this? You make me feel like such a sellout when you ribbon with something like this while I'm shooting soft water shots for a DPL score. Simply amazing.
Very nice. Unusual and interesting subject. Can't tell what it is on the left that is obstructing the view (coat over a chair maybe?) but it isn't distinct enough on its own to be interesting and is placed in a way that it sort of throws off the balance of the shot. Otherwise, really nice work.
This shot to me expresses so much. I could write a small essay detailing everything within this. My only 10 so far, as I feel you captured something very special here. Added as a fav too. Your shot touched me, thank you....
This is beautifully telling. I love that he's deep in thought and she's smiling. Wonderful story. Great lighting and tones. One of the best of the challenge in my opinion.
Absolutely fantastic...what a joy to come across an image such as this...so many emotions, a beautiful B & W conversion...a warmth and closeness so beautifully found.
And silent contentment. What a beautiful image of love and life. Great composition and subject. Leaves me wondering lots of things, but that's the beauty of it.
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