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06/29/2006 03:34:54 AM · #51 |
Originally posted by timfythetoo:
This is kind of funny. My shot is valid in both challenges. Now I just need to decided where I want to ribbon. |
I think you'll do best if you enter it into the Flowers challenge. :) |
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06/29/2006 04:00:41 AM · #52 |
Originally posted by mad_brewer:
Originally posted by timfythetoo:
This is kind of funny. My shot is valid in both challenges. Now I just need to decided where I want to ribbon. |
I think you'll do best if you enter it into the Flowers challenge. :) |
Scary thing is that my wife thought it would do well there too. |
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06/29/2006 05:44:17 AM · #53 |
Originally posted by timfythetoo:
This is kind of funny. My shot is valid in both challenges. Now I just need to decided where I want to ribbon. |
Since I entered Stationery there are only two ribbons available in that theme now. There are three still available in Stationary though! :) |
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06/29/2006 12:31:21 PM · #54 |
Originally posted by albc28:
So basically what this thread is saying..that no matter what challenege I enter I will get several DNMC's even if it fits the actual definition.
For stationery - the fact that the DPC said it's not as dumb as it sounds and then lists it specifically to paper means that shot that doesn't have paper in it, but is considered stationery will get many many DNMC.
For stationary - Anything that isn't moving really fits the category, but if someone goes out and takes a photo of grass, they'll probably get several DNMC's.
Looks like a lose-lose week for me. Wish me luck. |
I know how you feel. I have an idea I really like for "stationery" but... well, looks like I'll be DQ'ed if it doesn't have paper in it... can ANYONE clear this up for sure?
edit: the challenge says that "lots of people have submitted extraordinary images of paper" which really says nothing about the challenge, just that people have submitted pictures of paper...
... I dunno.
Message edited by author 2006-06-29 16:34:26. |
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06/29/2006 12:40:15 PM · #55 |
When I mentioned these challenges to my husband he said, "take a picture of Scott (our son) in his bedroom. HE doesn't move!"
Sighhhh.... so very, very true..... |
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06/29/2006 12:48:46 PM · #56 |
| So what in this world doesn't move.....? Everything does...think about it? |
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06/29/2006 02:01:36 PM · #57 |
| Don't forget people can be stationary too. ;~D I have a great idea, but no way to pull it off. It would involve a male model, lots of costuming and make-up. (sigh) |
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06/30/2006 09:33:19 AM · #58 |
I didn't see this posted yet but the Stationery challenge description does not refer to only paper anymore:
"Simply photograph stationery." |
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06/30/2006 10:16:55 AM · #59 |
| I came and read this entire thread hoping to get a better, more clear definition of the stationary challenge... I am utterly and totally more confused now than before I read it... :( Maybe I'll just skip this challenge all together... |
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06/30/2006 10:22:54 AM · #60 |
Originally posted by CVette:
I didn't see this posted yet but the Stationery challenge description does not refer to only paper anymore:
"Simply photograph stationery." |
Think of anything you could buy at the stationery store. It is OK to include items like paper clips, labels, envelopes, receipt books, etc., not just custom-printed letterhead and business cards. |
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06/30/2006 10:25:57 AM · #61 |
Originally posted by CVette:
I didn't see this posted yet but the Stationery challenge description does not refer to only paper anymore:
"Simply photograph stationery." |
From earlier...
Stationery Description Changed |
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06/30/2006 10:26:15 AM · #62 |
IMO pretty much anything that isn't moving would fit, but to score well will likely need a shot that emphasizes that. Something like... hmmm... a large boulder in the middle of a busy bike path, where riders have to detour either side of it... a vehicle overgrown in weeds... Juxtaposition between current movement or potential for movement and lack of it?
Just off-the-top-of-my-head thinking here, though. |
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06/30/2006 01:11:41 PM · #63 |
Originally posted by BeeCee:
IMO pretty much anything that isn't moving would fit, but to score well will likely need a shot that emphasizes that. Something like... hmmm... a large boulder in the middle of a busy bike path, where riders have to detour either side of it... a vehicle overgrown in weeds... Juxtaposition between current movement or potential for movement and lack of it? |
Hmmm... very interesting food for thought... thank you Sheila... Now I think I'm off to contemplate stationary life... :) |
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07/01/2006 07:13:36 AM · #64 |
If the requirements are 'basic editing' would it be against the rule if I submit a photo that's been converted to black and white?
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07/01/2006 07:18:54 AM · #65 |
Originally posted by CherylFang92:
If the requirements are 'basic editing' would it be against the rule if I submit a photo that's been converted to black and white? |
B/W is okey dokey, just apply it to the whole image. |
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07/03/2006 01:00:20 PM · #66 |
I'm in stationery!
I have no idea how this will do. I struggled for days to come up with something. My wife had dream about it. I used the setup as she described. We'll see!
Good luck everyone. |
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07/03/2006 01:15:48 PM · #67 |
stationery
i liked this etymology .. |
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07/03/2006 01:23:25 PM · #68 |
Urgh, now I'm angry. I'm from Iceland so I'm not very good to speak english. When the challenge was announced I didn't know what stationery meant. Th challenge description (which they've changed) told that stationery meant some thing you write on. I thought that would mean everything you write on. Today I took a photo today of something that you write on but you don't send your friend by mail. It took a lot of time to set up the subject. I think I've used about 4 hours on it, 3 on making the subject and 1 taking the photograph and process to the web.
Can stationery mean everything you write on or is it just a paper you use for a letter? |
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07/03/2006 01:47:44 PM · #69 |
it might be a stretch - but (IMO)
a clay tablet could be, but a sidewalk paving stone would not be ...
i believe you can stretch this to be things 'found in a desk'
I.E. that have to do with letter writing, document creation
but i'm sure some will disagree ;)
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07/03/2006 02:24:27 PM · #70 |
From the Merriam-Webster on line dictionary:
1 : materials (as paper, pens, and ink) for writing or typing
2 : letter paper usually accompanied with matching envelopes
I took my entry when the first description was up there, and I am sticking with it.
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07/03/2006 02:50:27 PM · #71 |
Originally posted by Djabordjabor:
Can stationery mean everything you write on or is it just a paper you use for a letter? |
A "Stationer" is someone who sells "stationery"; "stationery" is generally defined as materials used for writing. My best advice to you would be to avoid shooting anything you can't buy at a stationery store, which I'm sure you must have some of in Iceland?
you COULD try pushing the envelope (so to speak) by photographing, say, petroglyphs and calling them "Stone Age Stationery", but that's asking a lot of the voters, I think...
R.
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07/04/2006 12:33:55 AM · #72 |
| Ok, I think I've found out what stationery means. My picture fits well into these descriptions you posted above. |
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07/04/2006 12:41:31 AM · #73 |
| my stationery is not stationary but the photo made the stationery appears stationary |
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07/04/2006 06:48:46 PM · #74 |
I was going to enter this in stationery, but I entered a diffrent picture into stationary instead. Is this the worst picture of stationery you have ever seen? My Dad saw it and laughed at me...lol. It is pretty bad, but I couldn't think of anything else! |
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07/04/2006 06:53:13 PM · #75 |
I'm in, for two reasons.
1) They moved the tank cars I was going to use for stationary
2) There's less entries in this one.
I know, I know, I'll be sorry!! |
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