>>> dgrin challenge 13: pathways <<<

[Andy]

challenge 13: pathways

dgrin challenge 13 begins today, may 20th and runs thru monday, may 31st at 10pm NYC time. the theme is pathways, so let your imagination and creativity go wild. post all entries as replies to this thread.

*** remember kids, please delete everything in the reply except what you are adding ***

here are the rules:

1. contests will start on thursdays, and run for eleven days, ending on a monday night. the purpose of this is so that you folks will have two weekends in which to creat your prize winning photographs.

2. at the end of the contest period, i (or my designee if i'm not available) will choose the finalists which will be voted on by the dgrin populace. the voting thread will be started as soon as possible after the close of the contest period, and will be open for voting for approximately 48 hours,. Also, during each vote for winner, participants will vote for the theme for the next contest. any member of dgrin is eligible to vote, whether they entered in the challenge or not.

3. all participants will be encouraged to post suggestions for themes for the contests. we'll do this in a separate thread, and i'll keep a constantly fresh bucket of topics for everyone to vote from every two weeks.

that thread is right here (http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=1309)

4. we now have prizes for the winner!

* a $25 gift certificate for anything from the smugmug print catalog...this should be used to order something made of the prize winning pic.

or

* a free, one-year standard subscription to smugmug if you are *not* already a subscriber

how about that!

5. i will be benevolent host for the contests, and i will not be eligible to enter.

6. *** you are limited to three entries. you may swap entries at anytime up until the close of the contest. three entries.

7. other rules remain the same:

* let your creativity and imagination run wild. any and all photoshop etc :ps is allowed
* photos must be fresh, shot during the contest period. (exif available)
* photos must be 800 pixels on their longest side, and not more than 150K in size
* you must give a unique name to your photo, so everyone can vote on it
* you may submit your photo to any of the other forums on dgrin for critique and comment prior to entering in the contest.

:deal that's it for the rules! :clap

enjoy (challenge) photography,

[gubbs]

Withdrawn - Gotta get down to 3 (http://gubbs.smugmug.com/photos/4427726-L.jpg)

[damonff]

We're only allowed 3 and I had a great walk this morning so I had to delete and add...here are the additions...it's the main pathway near my apartment where I walk on Wednesdays and Saturdays...

Rolling Tire

http://nomadphotography.smugmug.com/photos/4435065-L.jpg


After the Roll

http://nomadphotography.smugmug.com/photos/4435066-L.jpg

[gubbs]

http://Gubbs.smugmug.com/photos/4428544-L.jpg

[damonff]

hahahaha...great gubbs!!!

[gubbs]

gotta get down to 3

[gubbs]

hahahaha...great gubbs!!! Thanks Damon, made me smile.
I love that picture "mom and grass" he doesn't look very happy!
Do people ever question what you're up to when they see you photographing them. I've not really done any candid stuff yet, but I've been so impressed by the way your people tell a story that I feel I should make start.

[damonff]

Thanks Gubbs. In China, everyone minds their business. One guy said something to me one day a while ago and I wasn't even taking his picture! Most of the time, because of where I live (in rural Pudong), the people are so stoked to see a foreigner that they wave and smile after I take the photo. It also helps that I use the 828 most of the time because I can act as if I'm reviewing pictures when I'm really snapping them; the swivel body gives me a degree of stealth. People are definitely my favorite subject because they're so interesting just doing their daily activities. I'm glad that you want to get into it. I think you'll find it very rewarding.

Also if you notice, a lot of my people shots are from behind!! Start with that perspective and gain some confidence...

[gus]

' Blue '


http://humongous.smugmug.com/photos/4431489-M.jpg

[pathfinder]

Pathways........ How about "Bicyclists on the White Rim Trail" Look very carefully.....

http://pathfinder.smugmug.com/photos/4434925-L.jpg

[wxwax]

http://Gubbs.smugmug.com/photos/4428544-L.jpg
:rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl

Nigritude Ultramarine (http://nigritude-ultramarine.smugmug.com/)

[wxwax]

Pathways........ How about "Bicyclists on the White Rim Trail" Look very carefully.....




Wow, excellent!

Nigritude Ultramarine (http://nigritude-ultramarine.smugmug.com/)

[wxwax]

' Blue '


http://humongous.smugmug.com/photos/4431489-M.jpg


One of your best, Humungus. :thumb

Nigritude Ultramarine (http://nigritude-ultramarine.smugmug.com/)

[gus]

One of your best, Humungus. :thumb

Nigritude Ultramarine (http://nigritude-ultramarine.smugmug.com/)
Why thankyou Sidney...another cup of lemon tea & maybe some more cucumber sandwich.

They say pollock was out of his tree most days. Ive squashed a disc in my back (the doc has given me the purple ones) & that photo took 7 hours to set up. I will still swear that i was working on the bike the whole time.

[wxwax]

No Kava? Is that a shot into your monitor?

[gus]

No Kava? Is that a shot into your monitor?Mate at the moment i couldnt reach the kitchen crawling on the floor let along anything else. Im as fit as a horse & bent down to take a water sample from a pool & 'TWANG!!" I do solomly take back any abuse i have ever laid on someone whom said they have a sore back.

This is the bit about turning 40 they didnt mention.

The shot is into a mirror with another mirror.

A pathway into nothing.

[Shakey]

Mate at the moment i couldnt reach the kitchen crawling on the floor let along anything else. Im as fit as a horse & bent down to take a water sample from a pool & 'TWANG!!" I do solomly take back any abuse i have ever laid on someone whom said they have a sore back.

This is the bit about turning 40 they didnt mention.

The shot is into a mirror with another mirror.

A pathway into nothing.Ouch I can relate , if you know it is a muscle pull I use a cold /hot rub ,if that does not work muscle relax pills are the only way it sems to uncramp .

Take care Mark

[wxwax]

Mate at the moment i couldnt reach the kitchen crawling on the floor let along anything else. Im as fit as a horse & bent down to take a water sample from a pool & 'TWANG!!" I do solomly take back any abuse i have ever laid on someone whom said they have a sore back.

This is the bit about turning 40 they didnt mention.

The shot is into a mirror with another mirror.

A pathway into nothing.


That sucks, Sorry to hear about it, backs are especially debilitating. No fun at all. Three guys on my floor at work are on crutches - two of them over 40 and paying for an active lifestyle. No carwrecks, just basic activity that their bodies can't handle anymore.

Great stuff on the shot - good thinking.

[damonff]

"Blue" is neat. Where is it shot?

[gus]

"Blue" is neat. Where is it shot?
ta...on my kitchen floor.

[gus]

muscle relax pills are the only way it sems to uncramp .

Take care Mark
Got them on the scene big time...but everyone keeps laughing at me.

[AltPro]

Gubbs your "Walk of Shame" is a real "hoot!" Love it!

Still can't view Your photos in Mozilla, and have to go to Internet Explorer, but your work is worth the effort!!!
ginette

[AltPro]

Got them on the scene big time...but everyone keeps laughing at me.
Little feels worse than Muscle Pain,:sick at least IF that is the kind of pain you are feeling at any given moment. We are well acquainted with back spasms, here... and they really are "a real pain in the back." Oops, sorry...
Skelaxin seems to work well for my husband...
Do hope it lets up soon.
Very Nice Work with the Blue Pathway, using mirrors!
I remain,
ginette

[pathfinder]

' Blue '


http://humongous.smugmug.com/photos/4431489-M.jpg
Great shot Humongous. Mirrors are cool. Hope your back gets better - Mine did after laminectomy after 10 years of suffering off and on..... See a neurosurgeon if you aren't better in a few days.

[ondrovic]

http://ondrovic.smugmug.com/photos/4445734-L.jpg

[dugmar]

"Maudsley Park Path"

-Doug

http://dugmar.smugmug.com/photos/4452476-L.jpg

[dugmar]

"Wishing Well Path"

http://dugmar.smugmug.com/photos/4452651-L.jpg

[Andy]

That sucks, Sorry to hear about it, backs are especially debilitating. No fun at all. Three guys on my floor at work are on crutches - two of them over 40 and paying for an active lifestyle. No carwrecks, just basic activity that their bodies can't handle anymore.

Great stuff on the shot - good thinking.

my back went out 5 years ago at 37. dammit. had to have surgery lost a disc etc etc. so no more yoga or trapeze for me, and i had to give up one armed push-ups, too. :D :D :D

hehehheh

[Shakey]

So many great shots :bow I humbly offer my meager entry into this challenge.

Title: Wonderland
http://shakey.smugmug.com/photos/4473275-L.jpg

A Black and White conversion with some platinum color toning

[gubbs]

Gotta get down to 3

[gubbs]

Gotta get down to 3

[dugmar]

So many great shots :bow I humbly offer my meager entry into this challenge.

Title: Wonderland


A Black and White conversion with some platinum color toningWow. I took a shot VERY similar to this one today. Check it out...

http://dugmar.smugmug.com/photos/4476478-M.jpg

[dugmar]

Taking this one out of the contest... See page 20 of this thread. 3rd entry is there.

Doug

http://dugmar.smugmug.com/photos/4476567-M.jpg

[Shakey]

Wow. I took a shot VERY similar to this one today. Check it out...

http://dugmar.smugmug.com/photos/4476478-M.jpg

Wow very similar . This could have been placed in my file and I would have been positive it came from my walk today!

[Andy]

Wow very similar . This could have been placed in my file and I would have been positive it came from my walk today!

it is the same location? too cool :wink

[Shakey]

it is the same location? too cool :winkNot the same location .. but what we are buzzing over is how similar the shots are, on the same day, however the location is over 2500 miles apart!



Tim

[Andy]

t w i g h l i g h t z o n e

[HarveyMushman]

I'm still firmly in the learning stage with the new camera, only taking snapshots at this point. Lots of room for growth though, which is one of the reasons I bought it.

Dog walk
http://harveymushman.smugmug.com/photos/4480791-L.jpg

[pathfinder]

Pathways..... I think this will qualify as a pathway.....

http://pathfinder.smugmug.com/photos/4490365-L.jpg

[damonff]

Utah?

[pathfinder]

Utah?
Yup! CanyonLands National Park Moab, Utah.

[ginger_55]

The picture of the canyon is awesome. The canyon is awesome as it is portrayed, I have never seen it.

My only question here is, did someone travel all the way from Indiana to Utah for this Challenge, smile?

Or am I confused on who took what and lives where.

ginger

[wxwax]

Awesome shot, Pathfinder!

But not shot since Thursday?:evil

[ian408]

395 South -- Mono Lake.

http://ian408.smugmug.com/photos/4492532-M.jpg

[damonff]

I love seeing these roads in the middle of beautiful countryside.

[gus]

Bloody 'ell pathfinder....thats a bottler :thumb

[AltPro]

Pathfinder, Now that's a keeper... Makes you want to be there... To feel the color and the quietude. WoW... Makes me want to travel again this summer, but I don't think it's in the cards.
ginette

[gubbs]

Pathfinder, did you crop that or were you leaning over ...... Scary stuff!!
Awesome shot

[pathfinder]

Pathfinder, did you crop that or were you leaning over ...... Scary stuff!!
Awesome shotThanks for all the kind words. http://www.dgrin.com/images/icons/lickout.gif I almost did not post this because I was not sure if it was a pathway, but it is of sorts.

I went out West for a vacation, not just for this contest, Ginger. http://www.dgrin.com/images/icons/Laughing.gif

I don't think I cropped it very much at all - I will have to look at the file at home this evening to be sure. As for being near the edge of drop offs - I have some pictures from Horsehoe Bend in Arizona that even scare me. See if I can find them tonight perhaps, Gubbs.http://www.dgrin.com/images/icons/Laughing.gif

[DavidTO]

Well, I went hiking with my daughter this weekend, but didn't have as much luck as I was hoping. This was my best capture for the assignment.

Chumash Pathway

http://davidrosenthal.smugmug.com/photos/4506874-M.jpg

And

This Old House

http://davidrosenthal.smugmug.com/photos/4505656-M.jpg

[neil]

Non-moving human bordered pathway. And I was stood in it for two hours.

[neil]

Help. Picture Quality. 2 post now and both times the picture quality was rubbish. Its OK camera to PC< I seem to lose it when resizing to post.What am I doing wrong. Any Hints/tips/suggestions/how to/reading material gratfully recieved.

Neil

[AltPro]

Help. Picture Quality. 2 post now and both times the picture quality was rubbish. Its OK camera to PC< I seem to lose it when resizing to post.What am I doing wrong. Any Hints/tips/suggestions/how to/reading material gratfully recieved.
Neil
Neil:
What size are you "shooting" the image? (I use Fine)
What format?
What program are you using to "work" the image?
Are you on dial-up or broadband (Here size & time might be factors for dial up, like I have at the moment...)

I can help you with Photoshop based programs, but am not up to snuff on some of the others.
That being said... If the image is Jpeg, I recommend saving it in your programs format, doing all of the adjustments as needed.
Size the image, I generally use 8"x6" as a base point at 100dpi
Save for web, aka optimize for web, (here I always strive to keep it at or above 75%.
Then save.
Export up onto your Smugmug website and link back to it to post.
I'm sure there are several other methods that work... Hope this helps a bit....
If your in Photoshop, I can give you step by step directions.
ginette

[AltPro]

Here are my first two posts to "Pathways." I suspect that they will change prior to the deadline, but I at least wanted to put forth some effort.

The long walk to school...
http://throughthelensltd.smugmug.com/photos/4514674-M.jpg

Water pathway through the woods.
http://throughthelensltd.smugmug.com/photos/4514821-L.jpg

ginette

[damonff]

Your neighborhood is gorgeous...

[gus]

Hey ginger...now your thinking. I like your interpretation of a pathway :thumb

[damonff]

#2 is my favorite, Ginger...great color...

[digismile]

http://digismile.smugmug.com/photos/4522030-L.jpg

Fort Edmonton Park

[SavannahMan]

Okay, couldn't decide what to do with this, so I'm hoping for feedback. I'll eliminate two to make room for more later. lol. :D
http://savannahman.smugmug.com/photos/4523071-L.jpg

http://savannahman.smugmug.com/photos/4523070-L.jpg

http://savannahman.smugmug.com/photos/4523069-L.jpg

[wxwax]

Tough call, SV. Either #1 or #3. I quite like the B&W, but the sorta tropical color thing seems quite important to the scene.

[wxwax]

Fort Edmonton Park

Nice image, Digi. Did you tone it at all? :ear

[lynnma]

http://gubbs.smugmug.com/photos/4427726-L.jpgVery nice Gubbs... your work is looking really really nice..

[digismile]

Nice image, Digi. Did you tone it at all? :ear
No hue/color shift changes, just a boost in saturation at the end.

I didn't get the DOF effect as much as I had wanted on my little Canon G2, so I used the Photoshop CS Lens Blur for the first time. Among other things, it seemed to lighten certain areas, particularily the green foliage more than I liked. So I boosted the saturation.

Wa it too much?

Brad

[lynnma]

Okay, couldn't decide what to do with this, so I'm hoping for feedback. I'll eliminate two to make room for more later. lol. :D




Hi Savannah... I like number two... I like number one as well but I'm liking the blur on two (I"m obsessed with blur at the moment).

[lynnma]

Well, I went hiking with my daughter this weekend, but didn't have as much luck as I was hoping. This was my best capture for the assignment.

Chumash Pathway

http://davidrosenthal.smugmug.com/photos/4506874-M.jpg

And

This Old House

http://davidrosenthal.smugmug.com/photos/4505656-M.jpgHi Davidto,

I like the empty path (#1) .. I love to take shots of empty lanes and have been told there was nothing in the shot to look at but I totally disagree.. I love empty paths..
Nice shot.
Lynn

[AltPro]

Hi Davidto,

I like the empty path (#1) .. I love to take shots of empty lanes and have been told there was nothing in the shot to look at but I totally disagree.. I love empty paths..
Nice shot.
Lynn
I agree with you, Lynn.
The empty path is only empty to those without the gift of imagination.
Those with the gift are able to envision all that might have been on the path before, and all that is yet to come... the possibilities of that path are endless.

ginette

[SavannahMan]

Hi Savannah... I like number two... I like number one as well but I'm liking the blur on two (I"m obsessed with blur at the moment).
Thanx. I'm still quite the beginner with PS, trying to learn by ear,(eye) so to speak. That's a gaussian blurred black and white layer at 60% opacity on top of the original. I liked it as well, but thought I might be the only one. I think I may need to take a full-on, no holds barred, bleed my hobby money dry photoshop course one day... Trying to figure it all out seems a bit like deciphering luxury home blueprints in aramaic. (speaking from experience there...lmao) I hope in a future incarnation to be a descendant of Andy's.

[gus]

http://digismile.smugmug.com/photos/4522030-L.jpg

Fort Edmonton ParkJebus !!! this site started out about 6 months back with a few A.D.D sufferers showing bad pictures of their cats....now we are getting some serious work in.

Fantastic shot Digismile. I really like that.

[SeeMoon]

I just got back from Malaysia and got some shots that will qualify for this challenge but i didn't specially make them for it..i hope that's ok? I've seen a lot of good entry's, i really like the one from Pathfinder (what's in a name?) and Ginger's #2!!
Here's mine..

[SeeMoon]

Another one;

[lynnma]

I agree with you, Lynn.
The empty path is only empty to those without the gift of imagination.
Those with the gift are able to envision all that might have been on the path before, and all that is yet to come... the possibilities of that path are endless.

ginetteNicely put Ginette.. my feelings exactly :D
Cant put this in the assignment as it's not new but I loved this walk

[SavannahMan]

Nicely put Ginette.. my feelings exactly :D
Cant put this in the assignment as it's not new but I loved this walkDid you post that one before Lynnma? it's a beautiful shot. (kinda Blair Witchy methinks...)

[HarveyMushman]

http://harveymushman.smugmug.com/photos/4547512-L.jpg

[damonff]

Oh Tim, why'd you have to go and make me homesick. That's my favorite place to go in Washington...ho hum...July will come soon enough. Beautiful picture of a beautiful museum...

[ginger_55]

I like the second one, too. The blurred one with the white overlay, or whatever you call it.

I have liked goldish colors on my pictures, I think I will try for some of that white stuff, too.

I liked it when I first saw it earlier today, before my computer completely crashed.

It has a kind of ghostly quality, without looking cutesy, that is what I think.
I thought for a minute or so that the place was actually fogged or the light was funny or whatever. Maybe really haunted, smile.

I thank you, I am going to try playing with white when the gold doesn't work,
grin.

ginger

[ginger_55]

[QUOTE=Humungus]Jebus !!! this site started out about 6 months back with a few A.D.D sufferers showing bad pictures of their cats....now we are getting some serious work in.

_____________________

I get to it. Hey, that is not a bad cat, I get it, it is a bad picture, well I have the "bad" cat, and I can do bad pictures better than just about anyone. A real challenge here. Smile, grin!

Darn, Now I have to put my cat somewhere in this pathway thing. And she doesn't even leave the upstairs. But you all will see her, what else do I have to do besides take really bad pictures of my cat.

ginger

[AltPro]

Another one; Absolutely Beautiful, SeeMoon!
Wonderful Ethereal feel.
ginette

[ginger_55]

I've seen a lot of good entry's, i really like the one from Pathfinder (what's in a name?) and Ginger's #2!!
Here's mine..[/QUOTE]
______________________________________
Thank you See Moon, I really like your shot, too. I love things like that. And I would have moved the motorcycle and ruined the whole shot, not completely ruined, but certainly not the great shot I think yours is.

And the funny thing is it looks like where I live in South Carolina. Places like that are around here, sitting on land worth a fortune. I am embarrassed photographing them, well, they don't have the motorcycle, nor the path. The people are around, and they stare at me. Often they are kids, elementary school type, and I know they don't want me taking their pictures.

I thought they were going to really yell at me at that cemetery, sitting with an AME Church, and the basket people of this low country. They kept coming over and "reminding" me not to get them in any of the pictures. I didn't plan on it, and I didn't. If I really want one, I will sneak it, but I didn't even want one. This time.
But I was embarrassed, but determined to take those pictures.

(Other than that, I could be living in Malaysia.)

ginger

[wxwax]

Was it too much?

Brad

No, I don't think so. It looks good. You did a good job with the blur.

[wxwax]

http://harveymushman.smugmug.com/photos/4547512-L.jpg


Tim, terrific shot! Great composition, really get a sense of a low, sweeping ceiling.

[fish]

Lead, Brass, and Gunpowder.

http://fish.smugmug.com/photos/4555882-L.jpg

[ginger_55]

Oh, My, Fish. Great Idea, wonderfully executed. I like it.

ginger

[lynnma]

Did you post that one before Lynnma? it's a beautiful shot. (kinda Blair Witchy methinks...)yeah, it's an old one.. How did you guess I was the Blair Witch?

[lynnma]

Why thankyou Sidney...another cup of lemon tea & maybe some more cucumber sandwich.

They say pollock was out of his tree most days. Ive squashed a disc in my back (the doc has given me the purple ones) & that photo took 7 hours to set up. I will still swear that i was working on the bike the whole time.Oh dear Humy, sorry bout the disc... bet that hurts a bit..:huh

[SavannahMan]

yeah, it's an old one.. How did you guess I was the Blair Witch?
In the special edition DVD, there's an interview with you.

[lynnma]

FRAGRANCE

Taken with a Canon Elf 2.5 mp

[HarveyMushman]

Oh Tim, why'd you have to go and make me homesick. That's my favorite place to go in Washington...ho hum...July will come soon enough. Beautiful picture of a beautiful museum...
Thank you, Damon. I actually haven't been inside the Hirshhorn yet. I work across the street and usually go walkin' around the Mall at lunchtime. I'll take a peak inside on the next rainy day.

And, Sid, thanks to you as well.

[fish]

Oh, My, Fish. Great Idea, wonderfully executed. I like it.

ginger

Thanks ginger. and your cat is a cutie!

[lynnma]

waterpath

[gubbs]

Withdrawn gotta get down to 3 (http://gubbs.smugmug.com/photos/4572184-L.jpg)

[gubbs]

http://Gubbs.smugmug.com/photos/4570489-L.jpg

[damonff]

Oooooh...the second one...

[damonff]

Inner Path is a nice one...

[HarveyMushman]

http://harveymushman.smugmug.com/photos/4575471-L.jpg

[ginger_55]

Waterpath is gorgeous, Lynnma. I see moss on the trees? So southern looking and peaceful. But the tones are great, detail high and low, smile.

ginger

[Sam]

Just stoped in to take a quick peek at the entries for this weeks contest and was struck by several thoughts as I tried to wizz by. First we have someone claiming to be the Blair Witch.....Fish, in Gun no no Valley, shows us bullets, Ginger congratulates him on a wonderful execution. (I just don't want the details. OK?) Then we have Harvy claiming the path of knowledge has somethning to do with congress. :rofl :rofl:rofl:rofl:rofl

[Andy]

keep it up, guys... love to see all the entries.

[fish]

Just stoped in to take a quick peek at the entries for this weeks contest and was struck by several thoughts as I tried to wizz by. First we have someone claiming to be the Blair Witch.....Fish, in Gun no no Valley, shows us bullets, Ginger congratulates him on a wonderful execution. (I just don't want the details. OK?) Then we have Harvy claiming the path of knowledge has somethning to do with congress. :rofl :rofl:rofl:rofl:rofl
Sam...you funny. :freaky

[wxwax]

Grass Path

http://wxwax.smugmug.com/photos/4581037-M.jpg

[wxwax]

Uphill Path

http://wxwax.smugmug.com/photos/4581902-M.jpg

[mercphoto]

Duck path

[ian408]

Uphill Path


I like this one!

Ian

[SavannahMan]

Uphill Path

http://wxwax.smugmug.com/photos/4581902-M.jpg
This is incredible! :bow

[wxwax]

Aw, shucks, thanks. :beer

[lynnma]

Uphill Path

http://wxwax.smugmug.com/photos/4581902-M.jpg
Oh sid, It may be the drugs but I think that wonderful... (broke my ankle last night executing a not so brillient turn in dance class, all Baldy's fault, I was getting back in shape!)
Lynn:D

[ginger_55]

Lynn, I think he did those two wonderful pictures. Just hadn't wanted to type anymore.

They kind of remind me of your tree shot, over a river, sepia or blk and white.

Made me think I should be doing some blk and white. I am thinking of ordering a Kelby book on photoshop.

Those are great pictures, Sid.

ginger

[T4Tots]

This was shot at the gardens where they had a sign posted and a gate saying do not enter alarm will sound...

http://t4tots.smugmug.com/photos/4581888-L.jpg

[Buddy]

which way?

http://buddy.smugmug.com/photos/4592615-M.jpg

[Sabastian]

Well here's a pic from the newbie.......
http://free.one.picturehost.co.uk/DSC01071.bmp

[wxwax]

Lynn, I think he did those two wonderful pictures. Just hadn't wanted to type anymore.
ginger

Ginger, Lynn, thanks. Just so you know, if Photoshop layers were paint on a cavas, the paint on the second one would be about an inch thick!

Lynn put me on the path by mentioning duotones. I played with them, after doing the Ansel Adams Channel Mixer. Blue really makes B&W pop.

Lynn,
I'm so sorry to hear about your ankle. :cry Whatta drag. I hope you're not off of your feet for too long.

[AltPro]

Oh sid, It may be the drugs but I think that wonderful... (broke my ankle last night executing a not so brillient turn in dance class, all Baldy's fault, I was getting back in shape!)
Lynn:D
Lynn... Are you for real? Did you really break your foot? I feel for you if you did. How badly? How long will you be off it? Augghhh. I had major foot surgery a few summers back and the worse part was not the pain, but the inconvenience of having to lug the heavy foot around! Gave new meaning to the term "lead foot."

Sid, I love Uphill. Beautifully executed!
ginette

[pathfinder]

Oh sid, It may be the drugs but I think that wonderful... (broke my ankle last night executing a not so brillient turn in dance class, all Baldy's fault, I was getting back in shape!)
Lynn:D Sid, was that sky the real deal or was it added later? Either way, great image - looks like Andy's IR work.

[wxwax]

Sid, was that sky the real deal or was it added later? Either way, great image - looks like Andy's IR work.
The sky is what was actually there... just greatly enhanced first with extreme Channel Mixer, then duotone using dark blue, plus a little layer masking.

[wxwax]

Well here's a pic from the newbie.......
http://free.one.picturehost.co.uk/DSC01071.bmp

:wave Welcome aboard, Sab... is that where you work?

[Sabastian]

Unfortunately yes wax, that is where I work.......:cry

[SeeMoon]

Since I have not been playing by the rules I've deleted the other pictures and made some new for this challenge yesterday on my way home:

[SeeMoon]

Another one.. (sorry to use a message for every picture, but uploading via Smug just show questionmarks..what do I do wrong?)

[SeeMoon]

Do you think twins live here?

[wxwax]

Do you think twins live here?
:rofl :rofl

You're having trouble uploading to smugmug? If so, send them an e-mail - they're really quite responsive.

[wxwax]

Unfortunately yes wax, that is where I work.......:cry

I imagine there's not much you can photograph, then. :dunno Hope you and your shipmates are safe.

[SeeMoon]

Thanks Sid, but I caused and solved the problem myself..

And just gave away my haircolor.. :doh

[wxwax]

Thanks Sid, but I caused and solved the problem myself..

And just gave away my haircolor.. :doh
:rofl :rofl Cool, glad it's resolved, anyway.

[Sabastian]

I imagine there's not much you can photograph, then. :dunno Hope you and your shipmates are safe.
LOL....actually we are in port so I have a lot more that I can post, just have to find the time to do it....

[GREAPER]

The Pathway Of Life

http://dehmphoto.smugmug.com/photos/4599693-M.jpg

[snapapple]

Rocky Path

[gus]

Oh dear Humy, sorry bout the disc... bet that hurts a bit..:huhyerbut the drugs are just too good....i am getting up at sparrows fart (4 am yankspeak) to watch benny hind & am loving every bit of it. Wish i could stop dribbling though.

Im even considering rocking up to the local vet & claiming im a horse with a bad disc to see what he's got on the shelf.

[Sandy]

GREYSTONE MANSION

[Shakey]

Wonderland Colorized
http://shakey.smugmug.com/photos/4475383-M.jpg

Red Rock Path
http://shakey.smugmug.com/photos/4626140-M.jpg

Underpath


Timhttp://shakey.smugmug.com/photos/4627467-M.jpg

[Steve Lear]

I could not take care of four dogs properly, so I had to rehome one. These are the three who are staying on the pathway with me. They are in front, Katie, then Merry Chapel and, in the back, Skye.

Right outside my backdoor. Filled a Shenanigans assignment, too.

ginger

http://gingerSnap.smugmug.com/photos/4463143-M.jpg (http://gingersnap.smugmug.com/photos/4463143-M.jpg)
Lovely shot ginger, I love the way the trio are highlighted. Gives the photo a nice feeling of depth.

[AltPro]

Since I have not been playing by the rules I've deleted the other pictures and made some new for this challenge yesterday on my way home:
SeeMoon:

This one is really quite beautiful.
I really like the the shadow and light play against the dirt road as the sunlight filters through the canopy of trees. The perspective effect as the road tips over the crest of the hill, giving the illusion that there is a small green door to somewhere, at the end.
Peaceful and serene.

ginette

[lynnma]

yerbut the drugs are just too good....i am getting up at sparrows fart (4 am yankspeak) to watch benny hind & am loving every bit of it. Wish i could stop dribbling though.

Im even considering rocking up to the local vet & claiming im a horse with a bad disc to see what he's got on the shelf.
Humy!!! I was feeling so sorry for you I decided to join you!! fell in dance class and broke my bloody ankle.. did a real good jop too. I've had to give up the drugs, keep falling off me crutches.... it's a bummer I'll tell you. Wanna join me for a cold tube and comiserate???
Lynn:freaky :sick

[Andy]

Humy!!! I was feeling so sorry for you I decided to join you!! fell in dance class and broke my bloody ankle.. did a real good jop too. I've had to give up the drugs, keep falling off me crutches.... it's a bummer I'll tell you. Wanna join me for a cold tube and comiserate???
Lynn:freaky :sick

lynne and 'gus on the bench?

okay, find paths in the house....

[gus]

Humy!!! I was feeling so sorry for you I decided to join you!! fell in dance class and broke my bloody ankle.. did a real good jop too. I've had to give up the drugs, keep falling off me crutches.... it's a bummer I'll tell you. Wanna join me for a cold tube and comiserate???
Lynn:freaky :sick
No good lyn..ankles are fickle things ..they take a loong time to come round. So many ligaments in there. I did a heavy sprain 5 years back & it still reminds me about it sometimes.


But whats your husband going to say ?

[gus]

lynne and 'gus on the bench?

okay, find paths in the house....
Nup...im still riding my bike. I just dont move very fast....you become very good at picking up stuff with your toes around the house with a crook back.

[Shakey]

The Path Of Obedience


http://shakey.smugmug.com/photos/4648270-M.jpg

Please use this photo instead of underpath for this challenge , thanks!

Tim

[lynnma]

The Path Of Obedience


http://shakey.smugmug.com/photos/4648270-M.jpg

Please use this photo instead of underpath for this challenge , thanks!

TimTim thats lovely...

[Sandy]

PATHWAYS OF THE POND

[ginger_55]

That is about all I have to say on it. It simply gorgeous.

ginger

[lynnma]

Pathway of Pain

[Shakey]

Striking image Lynn:thumb

[Sam]

I have seen some realy great pathways! A special good job to Lynn, on her personal pathway of pain. No prize winner here but what the hay...it's a pathway. The cat told me it was "His Pathway"

[Andy]

guys i just want you to know i'm here, i love the participation, keep them coming! i will not comment on entries. you guys keep doing that though ;)

don't forget to vote on the "bright light" challenge winner and also for the theme for next challenge!

andy

challenge 13: pathways

dgrin challenge 13 begins today, may 20th and runs thru monday, may 31st at 10pm NYC time. the theme is pathways, so let your imagination and creativity go wild. post all entries as replies to this thread.

*** remember kids, please delete everything in the reply except what you are adding ***

here are the rules:

1. contests will start on thursdays, and run for eleven days, ending on a monday night. the purpose of this is so that you folks will have two weekends in which to creat your prize winning photographs.

2. at the end of the contest period, i (or my designee if i'm not available) will choose the finalists which will be voted on by the dgrin populace. the voting thread will be started as soon as possible after the close of the contest period, and will be open for voting for approximately 48 hours,. Also, during each vote for winner, participants will vote for the theme for the next contest. any member of dgrin is eligible to vote, whether they entered in the challenge or not.

3. all participants will be encouraged to post suggestions for themes for the contests. we'll do this in a separate thread, and i'll keep a constantly fresh bucket of topics for everyone to vote from every two weeks.

that thread is right here (http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=1309)

4. we now have prizes for the winner!

* a $25 gift certificate for anything from the smugmug print catalog...this should be used to order something made of the prize winning pic.

or

* a free, one-year standard subscription to smugmug if you are *not* already a subscriber

how about that!

5. i will be benevolent host for the contests, and i will not be eligible to enter.

6. *** you are limited to three entries. you may swap entries at anytime up until the close of the contest. three entries.

7. other rules remain the same:

* let your creativity and imagination run wild. any and all photoshop etc :ps is allowed
* photos must be fresh, shot during the contest period. (exif available)
* photos must be 800 pixels on their longest side, and not more than 150K in size
* you must give a unique name to your photo, so everyone can vote on it
* you may submit your photo to any of the other forums on dgrin for critique and comment prior to entering in the contest.

:deal that's it for the rules! :clap

enjoy (challenge) photography,

[BrianLowther]

I went out to the harbour today.

http://bee.smugmug.com/photos/4667613-M-1.jpg
These must belong to the Jones family.
http://bee.smugmug.com/photos/4667619-M-1.jpg

[DavidTO]

Well, I think I shot my last photo for this assignment today.

But once again I got a lesson in how important the details are. This landscape was shot in portrait mode--NOT paying attention! The dial moved and I didn't notice.

Anyway, here it is. Just cropped, adjusted the contrast and sharpened.

It's a fire break here in SoCal. The sunset made it look fiery to me, hence the name:

Fire Path

http://davidrosenthal.smugmug.com/photos/4672173-M.jpg

[ginger_55]

I like your pictures, Brian. They remind me of home. Is that why you mentioned the Jones family? Smile. ginger jones

[ginger_55]

Adversity brought you a very good photograph, Lynn. I really like it, but do you need a wheelchair? ginger

[cmr164]

Richie is literally champing at the bit to start down this pathway.

http://www.iisc.com/dgrin/Wedding025_crs.jpg (http://www.iisc.com/dgrin/Wedding025_c.jpg)

[BrianLowther]

I like your pictures, Brian. They remind me of home. Is that why you mentioned the Jones family? Smile. ginger jones Ginger,
I was comparing the number of boats and thinking of the expression "Keeping up with the Jones's"
I'm glad you liked it.

Brian

[lynnma]

Striking image Lynn:thumbthanks shakey,

Unfortunately its mine..can't go out and shoot cos of my broken ankle so Andy said shoot in the house... :rofl gotta laugh...

[lynnma]

Adversity brought you a very good photograph, Lynn. I really like it, but do you need a wheelchair? gingeryeah.. house is big, no cast on yet, crutches hurt like a son of a gun.. gotta get around faster than a slow hop. Seeing the specialist tomorrow to decide whether to cast it, or surgery...:dunno wish me luck... ankle feels pretty good but body hurts all over from getting about.. and I consider myself pretty fit.. I'll be stronger when this is over thats for sure :D

[gubbs]

http://Gubbs.smugmug.com/photos/4691372-L.jpg

[Bryan]

http://gifford-family.smugmug.com/photos/4694544-L.jpg

Carlsbad, CA

[AltPro]

Tractor Path
http://throughthelensltd.smugmug.com/photos/4706639-M.jpg


Sky Path, Road Path & Field Path

http://throughthelensltd.smugmug.com/photos/4706678-M.jpg


Sunlights' Path

http://throughthelensltd.smugmug.com/photos/4707243-L.jpg

Finally, my three entries.

ginette

[rutt]

This is the covered bridge over the Delaware Canal and towpath in Uhlerstown PA. My parents live nearby and I've walked here coultless times in the last 40 years. This spring, it is particularly lush with all the rain we've been having.

http://rutt.smugmug.com/photos/4708948-M.jpg

[Shakey]

My three entries
Wonderland
http://shakey.smugmug.com/photos/4473275-M.jpg


Red Rock Path
http://shakey.smugmug.com/photos/4710412-M.jpg



Path of Obedience
http://shakey.smugmug.com/photos/4648270-M.jpg

Thanks And good luck to everyone who participated there are some excellent shots.
Tim

[ginger_55]

Pathways is the theme
The Titles are above the photos

Now We Are Three

http://gingerSnap.smugmug.com/photos/4713216-M.jpg

Life's Eternal Pathway

http://gingerSnap.smugmug.com/photos/4528944-M.jpg


Liberty's Child

http://gingerSnap.smugmug.com/photos/4712310-M.jpg


All by ginger

[SeeMoon]

Tractor Path


I very much like this one! It reminds me of home a long time ago..
In the second one the clouds are very pretty also!

[damonff]

When can I vote for Dustbin Day??? Good one Gubbs...

[gubbs]

When can I vote for Dustbin Day??? Good one Gubbs...
Thanks Damon, Still no people though! Although I think it's going to tough, I'm looking forward to next weeks assignment (assuming "people in your neighbourhood" stays in front)

[damonff]

Well, I voted for it, of course. I took some good ones today. I might be able to process a few to post tonight...

[damonff]

Did I make it!!! Agh!! Just got home...

Green Bike Girl

http://nomadphotography.smugmug.com/photos/4720180-L.jpg

[Andy]

your images need a title. please edit your posts, and title the images.

hurry.

[SeeMoon]

Done! :bow

[Andy]

Pathways........ How about "Bicyclists on the White Rim Trail" Look very carefully.....

http://pathfinder.smugmug.com/photos/4434925-S.jpg

pathfinder - an amazing image. it was hard for me *not* to include this one... i wrestled with my choices a long time.

[Andy]

"Maudsley Park Path"

-Doug

http://dugmar.smugmug.com/photos/4452476-S.jpg

i liked this one best of your entries dugmar. it does need a bit of straightening in ps imo. a fine shot, just a bit more "in-post" and you've got a winner.

[Andy]

My final entry... "Horse path"
I shot pathways all day. This was the best I came up with. Really discouraged today. I had hoped for better results.

http://dugmar.smugmug.com/photos/4476567-S.jpg

i liked this one...would like a bit more exposure on the horse though. tough, i know.

[Andy]

I'm still firmly in the learning stage with the new camera, only taking snapshots at this point. Lots of room for growth though, which is one of the reasons I bought it.

Dog walk
http://harveymushman.smugmug.com/photos/4480791-L.jpg

i like the compo, the people either need to be more or less clear/sharp.

[Andy]

395 South -- Mono Lake.

http://ian408.smugmug.com/photos/4492532-M.jpg

hey ian, i think this shot has potential. it could use a bit more punch in ps though imo .. beef up the colors, maybe some curves adjustmetn to make it "pop."

[Andy]

Well, I went hiking with my daughter this weekend, but didn't have as much luck as I was hoping. This was my best capture for the assignment.

Chumash Pathway

http://davidrosenthal.smugmug.com/photos/4506874-S.jpg

And

This Old House

http://davidrosenthal.smugmug.com/photos/4505656-S.jpg

first one is quite lovely. a person / subject in the shot would make it a winner. the second is very nicely done, though more of a stairway than a path. it got edged out by the finalists.

[Andy]

Here are my first two posts to "Pathways." I suspect that they will change prior to the deadline, but I at least wanted to put forth some effort.

The long walk to school...
http://throughthelensltd.smugmug.com/photos/4514674-S.jpg

Water pathway through the woods.
http://throughthelensltd.smugmug.com/photos/4514821-S.jpg


ginette


hi altrpro,

i liked both of these, and they get honorable mentions from me.

[Andy]

Lead, Brass, and Gunpowder.

http://fish.smugmug.com/photos/4555882-M.jpg

i dunno. ... it's a lineup of bullets... perhaps if you put them at an angle to the viewer i would have been more engaged.

[Andy]

FRAGRANCE

Taken with a Canon Elf 2.5 mp

i like it very much. but it just didn't make the cut vs. the other finalists. it's quite nice, love the framing and colors.

[Andy]

waterpath

it's more of a lake or riverscape to me than a pathway, probably due to the hanging branches. i like the shot but it got edged out by the finalists.

[Andy]

http://Gubbs.smugmug.com/photos/4570489-S.jpg

i like the sillhouetty look - but it didn't say "path" to me.

[Andy]

http://harveymushman.smugmug.com/photos/4575471-S.jpg

nice shot - on theme - could use some punch (levels? curves?) "in-post"
edged out by your other entry..

[Andy]

Grass Path

http://wxwax.smugmug.com/photos/4581037-S.jpg

nice shot- edged by your other entry. i like 'grass path' very much, too.

[Andy]

Duck path

more of a duck crossing, and they have less impact when viewed from the rear :wink

[Andy]

This was shot at the gardens where they had a sign posted and a gate saying do not enter alarm will sound...

http://t4tots.smugmug.com/photos/4581888-S.jpg

i like this image a lot - it has some potential, needs a bit of levels adj "in-post" i think to brighten it a tad. nice job momma! :clap :clap :clap

[Andy]

which way?

http://buddy.smugmug.com/photos/4592615-S.jpg

it didn't grab me. technically well done but artistically i wasn't engaged.

[DavidTO]

first one is quite lovely. a person / subject in the shot would make it a winner. the second is very nicely done, though more of a stairway than a path. it got edged out by the finalists.

Andy, thanks for taking the time to comment on all of these. Funny thing is with the first, I had several shots of that scene with my daughter in it, but somehow none of them worked like I had hoped, so I was left with an empty path...

Anyway, thanks again for taking the time.

[Andy]

Well here's a pic from the newbie.......
http://free.one.picturehost.co.uk/DSC01071.bmp

a nice idea, though it doesn't grab the viewer. still, a good effort :D

[Andy]

Since I have not been playing by the rules I've deleted the other pictures and made some new for this challenge yesterday on my way home:

i liked the ideas for all three images. the first two suffer from central composition of the main subjects in think. the last is very clever.

you were just edged out by the finalists :clap :clap :clap

[Andy]

The Pathway Of Life

http://dehmphoto.smugmug.com/photos/4599693-S.jpg

very well suited for the family album but beat out by the finalists. :thumb :thumb

[Andy]

Rocky Path

love the idea. the fence did me in though ...

[Andy]

GREYSTONE MANSION

nice shot- not so "on theme."

[Andy]

The Path Of Obedience


http://shakey.smugmug.com/photos/4648270-S.jpg

Please use this photo instead of underpath for this challenge , thanks!

Tim

i get more dog than path in this shot. he/she's beautiful, andthis is a lovely shot :thumb :thumb

[Andy]

PATHWAYS OF THE POND






love the koi but i can't find the path :scratch :scratch

[Andy]

Pathway of Pain

dramatic - for sure - but the path is so short it doesn't convey path as well as the finalists.

well done though

[Andy]

I have seen some realy great pathways! A special good job to Lynn, on her personal pathway of pain. No prize winner here but what the hay...it's a pathway. The cat told me it was "His Pathway"

look to stick to the rule of 3rds...this pic suffers from central composition, and while a good shot for the fridge or family album...you got edged by the finalists....

[Andy]

I went out to the harbour today.

http://bee.smugmug.com/photos/4667613-S-1.jpg
These must belong to the Jones family.
http://bee.smugmug.com/photos/4667619-S-1.jpg

i like the shots but they didn't say "path" to me as much as the finalists.

[Andy]

i liked this shot very much. in the end, you juuuust got edged out by the other finalists. keep up the good work. :clap :thumb :clap :thumb

http://davidrosenthal.smugmug.com/photos/4672173-S.jpg[/QUOTE]

[Andy]

chas - nice for the album ... i get the meaning and it's on theme, but you were beat out by the other finalists... keep up the good work :thumb

http://www.iisc.com/dgrin/Wedding025_crs.jpg (http://www.iisc.com/dgrin/Wedding025_c.jpg)[/QUOTE]

[Andy]

http://Gubbs.smugmug.com/photos/4691372-S.jpg

i *love* this shot it is *mint*

[Andy]

http://gifford-family.smugmug.com/photos/4694544-S.jpg

Carlsbad, CA

great idea and shot. you were close, but no cigar this time! :thumb :scratch :thumb

[Andy]

technically perfect. great compo. well done ....

http://rutt.smugmug.com/photos/4708948-S.jpg[/QUOTE]

[Andy]

ginger i applaud your enthusiasm and zeal for learning! you made some nice entries here and they are deserving of the h.m. keep up the good work.

Pathways is the theme
The Titles are above the photos

Now We Are Three

http://gingerSnap.smugmug.com/photos/4713216-S.jpg

Life's Eternal Pathway

http://gingerSnap.smugmug.com/photos/4528944-S.jpg


Liberty's Child

http://gingerSnap.smugmug.com/photos/4712310-S.jpg


All by ginger

[Sandy]

Andy

Thank you...I know it took a lot of effort and time for you to evaluate every entry.

[dugmar]

Too late, oh well... here it is anyway

"Lone Racer"

http://dugmar.smugmug.com/photos/4737275-M.jpg

[Andy]

[QUOTE=dugmar]Too late, oh well... here it is anyway

"Lone Racer"

[QUOTE]

nice one, doug ;-) yeah, too late for this challenge. another challenge will start on thursday night!

[Andy]

Andy

Thank you...I know it took a lot of effort and time for you to evaluate every entry.

yw, sandy. i wanted everyone to know that i spent quality time with each and every entry :D

[gubbs]

Thanks for doing all that Andy, much apreciated :clap

[SeeMoon]

Thanks for your comments on all our pictures!!!!!! :thumb

[AltPro]

Andy,
Going through, and somehow evaluating, and critiquing all of the entries is a very difficult and time consuming undertaking. It says something about who you are as a person, as well as, as a photographer. Critiques from other well established and talented photographers, (as well as our peers) is very important to personal growth in photographic skills. I personally, really consider these critiques to see how they might relate to my work, in the hopes that they might shed some light on how I might be able to better my work. Just wanted to let you know, your efforts were informative and appreciated, and your final critiques, more so.

ginette

[rutt]

Andy, when you announced the new challenge rules, I had sort of a bad attitude about it. The Fred Miranda weekly and monthly assignments have very similar rules and formats (except that only one entry per person is allowed.) So what was the differentiation except for less competition?

OK, you have answered that question by writing critiques for (nearly?) all the entries that didn't make the finals. That represents a lot of work and it is appreciated (though I wish I'd made the cut.) Will you be able to keep this up?

[Andy]

Andy, when you announced the new challenge rules, I had sort of a bad attitude about it. The Fred Miranda weekly and monthly assignments have very similar rules and formats (except that only one entry per person is allowed.) So what was the differentiation except for less competition?

OK, you have answered that question by writing critiques for (nearly?) all the entries that didn't make the finals. That represents a lot of work and it is appreciated (though I wish I'd made the cut.) Will you be able to keep this up?

thanks rutt - very much - i expect i could keep it up, though to a point. i'm going to enlist the aid of some other folks too, so that as much as possible, everybody gets a response & critique.

by the way - i'm in favor of fewer entries per person... and in the future, as we grow in size of contestants, i'm certain we will pare down the number of entries. but that's not today, or even tomorrow....

thanks for sharing your thoughts, very appreciated.

[Sam]

Andy,

I had no idea you would be writting a critique for every photo submitted! Had I known I never would have submitted the damn cat! :D But now that I know......I'm gona really try to get a "real" entry for the next contest. That way, if I submit something I like, and represents an honest effort, I will be able to benifit from your critique. Thanks!

[Andy]

please check here for my comments on the finalists (http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=1505)

[AltPro]

please check here for my comments on the finalists (http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=1505)
Andy:

Thank you for taking the time to write the critiques on all of our photographs. Really greatly appreciated.
Looking forward to the next go round.
ginette