Since no one else has started it...

01/15/2003 12:12:43 AM · #2

look at the third place winner of last years challenge. It was not a road sign.

JamieWillmott

Canon EOS-7D

Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM

01/15/2003 12:32:33 AM · #3

There are already more submissions than for the last one!

Can't help thinking that voting will be a bit of a chore for this one.

Ricky Cleave

Canon EOS-450D Rebel XSi

01/15/2003 12:34:01 AM · #4

don't worry I have a feeling my find will be sure to amuse many.

01/15/2003 03:22:31 AM · #5

what about a sign on the side of a truck on the road? ive seen some great ones out there.

thanks

jimmyn4

Canon EOS-7D

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

01/15/2003 03:35:48 AM · #6

What about a picture of a dog next to a sign?

Ruchart

Canon EOS M50

01/15/2003 04:25:30 AM · #7

How about this...

You take a picture that defines the challenge to YOU... and worry less about what would make the popular vote. It is about art... art is interperative. The challenges are loosly defined for a reason.

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

01/15/2003 04:40:05 AM · #8

Ruchart, that's would be so wonderfully ideal!

But as someone who has been here since March and submitted nearly 50 pics, I can tell you that, if you care about getting a good score, there is some element of second-guessing the voters that is required.

Since it is a contest, that is definitely a consideration. I have plenty of opportunities to pursue what pleases me and me alone outside of this site :). If it was just a 'share your ideas' and not a contest type site, it would be totally different.

Originally posted by Ruchart:

Ruchart

Canon EOS M50

01/15/2003 04:43:10 AM · #9

Just a matter of PERSPECTIVE then, I guess.

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Message edited by author 2003-01-15 11:47:35.

mariomel

Canon EOS-5D

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

01/15/2003 04:47:09 AM · #10

Originally posted by jimmyn4:

What about a picture of a dog next to a sign?

What about a picture of a red barn, with a nice landscape in the background, and a funny sign in the foreground? Oh yeah and a kitten, too.

Would that work? ;-)

muckpond

Nikon D200

Sigma 15mm f/2.8 EX Diagonal Fisheye for Nikon

01/15/2003 06:14:46 AM · #11

Originally posted by mariomel:

Originally posted by jimmyn4:
What about a picture of a dog next to a sign?

What about a picture of a red barn, with a nice landscape in the background, and a funny sign in the foreground? Oh yeah and a kitten, too.

Would that work? ;-)

Only if you added a 2 - 7 year old saying "cheese."

JamieWillmott

Canon EOS-7D

Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM

01/15/2003 06:15:34 AM · #12

Maybe they could he holding a sign saying, "cheese"!

spiderman

Canon EOS-D60

01/15/2003 06:30:32 AM · #13

Originally posted by JamieWillmott:

Maybe they could he holding a sign saying, "cheese"!

or the sign could say "Got Milk?" - go for the cross-over vote!

indigo997

Nikon D70

01/15/2003 09:20:42 AM · #14

Actually, I DID start this discussion and noone really wants to discuss it apparently. I think I might sit this one out. Road signs are pretty boring around here, and I'm afraid of all the "doesn't meet challenge" votes.

irae

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 I

01/15/2003 09:23:49 AM · #15

In the spirit of artistic freedom and exploration embodied by DPChallenge, I will be severely penalizing any photographs which include anything but a verifiable road sign. The sign must be included in its entirety, be devoid of highlights and/or shadows, and not be in any way obscured by foreground elements, grafitti, dust or other atmospheric contamination. Given the new cropping rules, I will only allow for background areas which appear in the image in the case of non-rectangular signage (ie. yield, stop), and these areas must be significantly outside of the depth of focus to be blurred into a creamy, non-distracting bokeh. Include signposts, bracketing hardware, and other means of support at your peril.
I will be recommending for disqualification any signage relating to a business, private residence, government installation or public area not designated as a road. I will also be in favor of disqalification for images relating to avenues, boulevards, highways, freeways, rural routes, expressways, turnpikes, tollways, on and off ramps, autobahns, streets, lanes, trails, prospects, towpaths, alleys, terraces, places, and culs de sac.
Happy shooting.

01/15/2003 09:48:19 AM · #16

Originally posted by irae:

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Message edited by author 2003-01-15 14:53:00.

Konador

Canon EOS-500D Rebel T1i

01/15/2003 09:51:58 AM · #17

what is a non-distracting bokeh?

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

01/15/2003 09:54:22 AM · #18

blur as in out of focus

read HERE for more comprehensive explanation....

Gordon

RIM BlackBerry Curve

Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM

01/15/2003 10:06:33 AM · #19

You can see bokeh in this picture in the background. It is all the bright circles from the light going through the trees in the upper half of the background as an example:

If this is good or bad is probably up to you, but from the linked article, this is considered bad bokeh - as the circles are harsher on the edges and 'well defined' but it is taken with a really cheap lens.

Message edited by author 2003-01-15 15:07:19.

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

01/15/2003 11:01:25 AM · #20

Originally posted by indigo997:

Then I'd say there's only >ONE WAY> for you to approach this challenge...

Ricky Cleave

Canon EOS-450D Rebel XSi

01/15/2003 12:38:37 PM · #21

Gordon I wish I had a camera that would actually have a depth of field that works. My portrait shots usually never do that.

irae