Iron Photographer - June Challenge Discussion - Page 7

Gibbon · 14th June 2005, 9:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flu!d

I was just a little shocked when I checked the entries only to find my shot deleated and I therefore questioned the reasoning.

Please don't take this personally, but the rules for Iron Photographer are very clearly spelled out in the forum sticky, and everyone should read that thread before posting in this forum (like every other forum that has a forum sticky). I would also have sent you a quick PM explaining why your entry had been deleted if your PM box hadn't been full.

I guess the other thing that others have already touched on is that everyone is encouraged to start a new thread if they have a photo (or photos) that they're happy with - asking for a critique, or some feedback/discussion/suggestions, etc. That's what this forum is all about, and I know I personally enjoying reading those kind of threads the most.

Anyway, welcome to the photography forum

dlcx · 14th June 2005, 6:13 PM

nice pic! certainly a different perspective...

bubbablair · 15th June 2005, 3:23 PM

ok which pic do you think is better, and how could i improve either?

or

Both are shots i can prob retake, though they took a fair while to get just right.Both are cropped sections from larger images.
Constructive criticism welcomed.

Dinuc · 15th June 2005, 4:13 PM

I like the first one. Top marks for thinking outside the square.

Dna

Rasman · 15th June 2005, 4:50 PM

To add my 2c to the little dispute.

First of all, the shot currently entered is much better. It suits the theme better. Maybe because you took it specifically for the challange?

Second, say you enter a triathlon... you dont win if you run it the day before.. infact, thats not even counted as an entry. You run it when its being held. "But I competed last year, cant my time count in this years race?" - see how I've compared your logic to this absolutely illogical statement.

Third, If you think your hard done by, check out how anal some people (me, to be specific) are about the rules. A little earlier in this thread. The shot was taken within the month, but not with the competition in mind. Defeating the purpose of entering it.

Read the comments I made earlier in the thread and you will understand my point of view.

I strongly support your first entry being withdrawn as it did fall way outside of the rules and spirit of the challange. I also like your current entry a lot. It will likely be in my top 10.

I understand your cut, but maybe you should cut your loses and drop it before you make a dick of yourself. just a suggestion.

Rasman · 15th June 2005, 4:52 PM

[QUOTE=bubbablair]ok which pic do you think is better, and how could i improve either?[\QUOTE]

I Really like the first one.. A little more vivid colour couldn't go to waste.
Enter the second one, I still want a chance

or the first one if you want to make my top 10.

dlcx · 15th June 2005, 5:47 PM

First one is better bubba!

I like the small flares on the right side of the honey/glue(???)

lazerin · 15th June 2005, 5:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bubbablair

ok which pic do you think is better, and how could i improve either?

I like the first shot better as well. The second shot seems a little bit more messy than the first

bubbablair · 15th June 2005, 6:08 PM

Thanks guys, and its honey

Bubba

oldmanemu · 16th June 2005, 7:30 PM

Went out in this inclement weather today to see if I could get a better shot for the challenge, I got these two which depict fluid in motion, they are both ducks playing in the water.

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bubbablair · 16th June 2005, 7:48 PM

The ducks bum is a classic

Bubba

Rasman · 17th June 2005, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bubbablair

The ducks bum is a classic

Bubba

now someone just needs to get a shot of the bees knees

samos · 19th June 2005, 10:55 AM

Some of these shots are great guys. I didn't realise there were so many people into photography.

I posted a thread in audio visual, but maybe I should post it in here? I'll ask in this thread, just a quick Q as to not de rail it but -- i'm after a web cam that will do 'count down timer' shots like your standard digi cam will. (ie; gives u 10secs to get into position if you place it on a stand)

Is there such a cam? Any help appreciated.. very appreciated.

supamodel · 19th June 2005, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by samos

i'm after a web cam that will do 'count down timer' shots like your standard digi cam will. (ie; gives u 10secs to get into position if you place it on a stand)

Depends how you mean. I have a couple of logitech webcams (quickcam messenger and quickcam traveler) and the logitech stuff can do it within the software (i.e. need it hooked up to a pootah). The Quickcam traveler will take photos independantly of the computer, but doesn't have a timer function.
So, if you want something that will do it separate to a computer, no idea, but on a computer, logitechs definately do (with their software).
Could also consider the one of the XP PowerTools from Microsoft - TimerShot I think it's called. That lets you set up a delayed shot (or shots every x seconds, too).
Back to the threaded goodness now.

Killing Time · 19th June 2005, 7:51 PM

Just posted my pic, to be honest i was a bit stuck for ideas this month but i took a few shots of this fountain in carlton gardens and this is the photo i liked the most. Would appreciate any comments i might not stick with this one but it will do for the time being..

"Carlton Showers"

15th June 2005, 3:23 PM	#93
bubbablair Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: The Shire, Sydney Posts: 1,227	ok which pic do you think is better, and how could i improve either? or Both are shots i can prob retake, though they took a fair while to get just right.Both are cropped sections from larger images. Constructive criticism welcomed. __________________ My Photo Gallery

15th June 2005, 4:13 PM	#94
Dinuc Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Melbourne Posts: 4,428	I like the first one. Top marks for thinking outside the square. Dna __________________ www.andrewmurdoch.com.au

15th June 2005, 4:50 PM	#95
Rasman Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Cambodia Posts: 753	To add my 2c to the little dispute. First of all, the shot currently entered is much better. It suits the theme better. Maybe because you took it specifically for the challange? Second, say you enter a triathlon... you dont win if you run it the day before.. infact, thats not even counted as an entry. You run it when its being held. "But I competed last year, cant my time count in this years race?" - see how I've compared your logic to this absolutely illogical statement. Third, If you think your hard done by, check out how anal some people (me, to be specific) are about the rules. A little earlier in this thread. The shot was taken within the month, but not with the competition in mind. Defeating the purpose of entering it. Read the comments I made earlier in the thread and you will understand my point of view. I strongly support your first entry being withdrawn as it did fall way outside of the rules and spirit of the challange. I also like your current entry a lot. It will likely be in my top 10. I understand your cut, but maybe you should cut your loses and drop it before you make a dick of yourself. just a suggestion. __________________ Photography: DSLR: Canon 400D :: Sigma 10-20mm f3.5-5.6 :: Canon 50mm f1.8 :: Canon 17-85mm IS :: Canon 18-55mm Kit Lens :: Canon 75-300mm Kit Lens SLR: Olympus OM2 :: Zuiko 50mm f1.4 P&S: Konica Minolta Dimage Z2 Folding: Folding@Home 12000 Club Folding@Home 500000 Points Milestone First person folding in Cambodia

15th June 2005, 4:52 PM	#96
Rasman Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Cambodia Posts: 753	[QUOTE=bubbablair]ok which pic do you think is better, and how could i improve either?[\QUOTE] I Really like the first one.. A little more vivid colour couldn't go to waste. Enter the second one, I still want a chance or the first one if you want to make my top 10. __________________ Photography: DSLR: Canon 400D :: Sigma 10-20mm f3.5-5.6 :: Canon 50mm f1.8 :: Canon 17-85mm IS :: Canon 18-55mm Kit Lens :: Canon 75-300mm Kit Lens SLR: Olympus OM2 :: Zuiko 50mm f1.4 P&S: Konica Minolta Dimage Z2 Folding: Folding@Home 12000 Club Folding@Home 500000 Points Milestone First person folding in Cambodia Last edited by Rasman; 15th June 2005 at 7:08 PM.

15th June 2005, 5:47 PM	#97
dlcx Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Melbourne Posts: 1,574	First one is better bubba! I like the small flares on the right side of the honey/glue(???) Last edited by dlcx; 15th June 2005 at 5:48 PM.

14th June 2005, 6:13 PM	#92
dlcx Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Melbourne Posts: 1,574	nice pic! certainly a different perspective...

15th June 2005, 6:08 PM	#99
bubbablair Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: The Shire, Sydney Posts: 1,227	Thanks guys, and its honey Bubba __________________ My Photo Gallery

16th June 2005, 7:30 PM	#100
oldmanemu Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Coastal Victoria Posts: 991	Can't decide Went out in this inclement weather today to see if I could get a better shot for the challenge, I got these two which depict fluid in motion, they are both ducks playing in the water. Click to view full-sized image! Hosted by UGBox Image Store Click to view full-sized image! Hosted by UGBox Image Store __________________ OCAU Camera Club member 81, Former Panasonic DMC-FZ20 user and now Konica Minolta 5D owner Some photo's

16th June 2005, 7:48 PM	#101
bubbablair Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: The Shire, Sydney Posts: 1,227	The ducks bum is a classic Bubba __________________ My Photo Gallery

19th June 2005, 10:55 AM	#103
samos Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Melbourne Posts: 7,650	Some of these shots are great guys. I didn't realise there were so many people into photography. I posted a thread in audio visual, but maybe I should post it in here? I'll ask in this thread, just a quick Q as to not de rail it but -- i'm after a web cam that will do 'count down timer' shots like your standard digi cam will. (ie; gives u 10secs to get into position if you place it on a stand) Is there such a cam? Any help appreciated.. very appreciated. __________________ http://www.irontanks.com.au/

19th June 2005, 7:51 PM	#105
Killing Time Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Fairfield Posts: 608	Just posted my pic, to be honest i was a bit stuck for ideas this month but i took a few shots of this fountain in carlton gardens and this is the photo i liked the most. Would appreciate any comments i might not stick with this one but it will do for the time being.. "Carlton Showers"