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"no.....it's beyond a flat tire"
"no.....it's beyond a flat tire"
Bus352


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Challenge: Stupid, Stupid! (Basic Editing III)
Camera: Sony DSC-F717
Location: Chicago, Ill.
Date: Aug 12, 2006
Aperture: 1:2.2
ISO: 160
Shutter: 125
Date Uploaded: Aug 13, 2006

 Not sure if this can be categorized as "stupid"--but thought I'd give it a shot.
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Comments: 50
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 08/25/2006 09:51:20 AM
Originally posted by trey:
it is actually a realistic sculpture in front of Contempory Art Institute of Chicago

Yeah, but I was there a couple of months ago and the piece wasn't there anymore. Did they put it back? That seems unlikely.


It was reinstalled earlier this summer. Jared (the museum guy 312-280-2660) has lots of information on the Museum if anyone is interested in tours!!

Message edited by author 2006-08-25 13:51:42.
 08/25/2006 05:03:00 AM
Talk about a bad day! Poor fella
Great title.
 08/25/2006 01:39:22 AM
i find the title very silly =]]
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 08/24/2006 11:52:03 PM
it is actually a realistic sculpture in front of Contempory Art Institute of Chicago

Yeah, but I was there a couple of months ago and the piece wasn't there anymore. Did they put it back? That seems unlikely.

Message edited by author 2006-08-25 03:52:51.
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 08/24/2006 06:42:45 PM
Whahaha, I use a different set up of this on my about page of my photoblog. love it.
//www.engleman.net/pixelpost/index.php?x=about
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 08/24/2006 02:19:51 AM
Congratulations on your first ribbon!
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 08/23/2006 09:10:14 PM
I saw this installation at the Museum of Modern Art in Chicago a couple of years ago. Where is it now?
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 08/23/2006 03:39:44 PM
Congrats on your first ribbon, great shot!
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 08/23/2006 04:53:24 AM
Congratulations on your blue ribbon!!
Great photo. Is the man a candid?
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 08/23/2006 04:15:24 AM
No way! No way!-can't believe it!! MY FIRST BLUE!! I screamed to myself when I saw the Blue Ribbon--#1. I am too thrilled and want to thank all of you for your inspiring votes and comments--It's gonna be a good, NO GREAT day!!

I was surprise at most of the comments who thought this was a real scene, especially with the guard-rope evidence near the bottom of shot, but as a few of you acknowledged--it is actually a realistic sculpture in front of Contempory Art Institute of Chicago (title?). It is an actual car w/ trailer propped into the ground and lopsided!! Like anyone at first sight I thought it was an actual accident. It was mid afternoon, sat on steps in front of this sculpture and shot about 40 images of observing people surrounding it--waiting for the idea composition/story. Originally shot in color, I thought the bright yellow cab in background would be too distracting from the sculpture's monotones. I've should have used a faster shutter (as suggested) and sharpened just a bit for better clarity-but rushed before the midnite deadline "Stupid Stupid"--could this qualify? THANKS SO SO MUCH!!! -- Bus352

Message edited by author 2006-08-23 08:34:01.
 08/23/2006 03:57:36 AM
great job!!!

Message edited by author 2006-08-23 08:19:49.
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 08/23/2006 02:29:07 AM
Congrats on the ribbon! Now you have to reveal your secrets..
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 08/23/2006 12:34:44 AM
Why don't you use that as a warning for young/new drivers or holidayers?
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 08/22/2006 09:47:15 PM
I totally bought it ;-) The guy on the phone is perfect. Congrats on your ribbon!
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 08/22/2006 08:30:31 PM
Wow! First Blue! Great job...I know your secret ;-)



Message edited by author 2006-08-23 00:32:14.
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 08/22/2006 08:12:32 PM
Congrats! What a mess, and good capture of it. :)
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
08/22/2006 07:25:36 AM
Wow! That is a problem. This is in my top 10.
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 08/21/2006 05:32:03 PM
cool!
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 08/21/2006 06:46:40 AM
I don't know if this was staged or merely opportunistic, either way, it's brilliant.
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 08/21/2006 03:07:08 AM
What an opportunity. Nice being in the right place at the right time. Contrast is good, but clarity of image is a bit soft. Maybe a higher shutter speed.
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 08/20/2006 04:25:13 PM
What the... Is this kind a show or real? Can't explain how something like this could happen. Cool find!
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 08/19/2006 10:12:51 AM
wth happened to that? haha. its a funny shot.
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 08/19/2006 09:31:55 AM
Woah, how did you do that? Great job!
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 08/19/2006 04:16:21 AM
No way! What a great capture! What on earth?????
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 08/18/2006 01:56:00 PM
Very funny. B&W is a good choice
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 08/18/2006 05:53:06 AM
Is this for real? Great idea!
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 08/17/2006 11:01:49 PM
Great PJ capture, look forward to reading the backstory on this one. 7
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 08/17/2006 09:02:38 PM
Uh-oh! I don't think that's posed. Someones got a mess to clean up.
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 08/17/2006 03:49:53 PM
What the hell? How did something like that happen?
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 08/17/2006 03:06:13 PM
Great composition and really funny
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 08/17/2006 12:19:15 PM
OMG....um how did it plow into the cement? I'm going to wager it was actually artwork. The trailer would be way more smashed.
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 08/17/2006 11:16:42 AM
just wondering if this is a pic by BradP. Great shot btw! Hope you will give an explanation as to what happened here. Very interesting. Looks like a bad day :)
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 08/17/2006 10:03:40 AM
MCA Chicago??? Great way to trick 'em!
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 08/17/2006 09:43:51 AM
How'd this happen?
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 08/17/2006 08:07:09 AM
this is terrible. I hope it wasn't you!
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 08/17/2006 05:55:03 AM
Amazing. Definitely not a prop!! Great timing.
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 08/17/2006 03:07:12 AM
How in the world did this happen? Is this real?
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 08/16/2006 06:56:18 PM
Nice stupid photo. Doesn't look like this was staged which makes it more perfect. Great job.
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 08/16/2006 12:07:55 PM
okay, it's clearly street art / scultpure ,BUT the fact that you caught some guy on the phone looking at it is sheer genius. it adds a certain context to the image that works brilliantly and lifts it above 90% of the other entries in the challenge. i certainly hope this ribbons because the timig is great. the B&W adds to the voyeuristic and journalistic nature of the picture, and is nicely bright and clear. i'm interested to know where this scultpure came from; never seen a caravan like that in america, nor the fiat uno. interesting. really funny and a great shot, and fits the challenge. 10.
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 08/16/2006 09:04:41 AM
Holy cow! Great example of being in the right place at the right time and with a camera! 10
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 08/16/2006 08:15:10 AM
Oh my gosh!!!!
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 08/16/2006 08:13:25 AM
It needs more contrast.
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 08/16/2006 04:51:42 AM
what hapened? omg
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 08/16/2006 04:33:37 AM
Sink hole? What a lucky catch!
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 08/16/2006 04:24:47 AM
For a minute I thought this was real, then I noticed the rope to the right of the car. Pretty funny display/statue however! ;^) You've titled it just right and catching the guy on the phone puts it all together well. Good luck!
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 08/16/2006 03:24:36 AM
Wow, some people will really knock themselves out to set up a challenge picture!
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 08/15/2006 09:53:14 PM
WOW...how on earth?!
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 08/15/2006 08:59:27 PM
I have no clue what's going on but stupidity had to be involved somewhere. :-)
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 08/15/2006 08:54:30 PM
Well I already comented someone else as having the best shot in the challenge, so you've gone and made a liar of me. Really excellent. Technically fine as well. Good work.
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 08/15/2006 08:32:39 PM
How the heck...?
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