Last Photographer Standing #5 (Translucent or Silhouette) - Entry thread

***DoctorIt*** · Apr-29-2007, 08:08 PM

Last Photographer Standing Contest Qualifying Round #5

Welcome to Contest #5, a qualifying round. This round is open to any dgrin member! It will run from Monday, April 30th 00:01 (12:01am), NYC time (GMT -5) to Monday, May 14th 00:01 (12:01am), NYC time (GMT -5)

The topic ready for your interpretation: Translucent or Silhouette.

Shay says:

Remember to log in periodically if you wish to be eligible to be a guest judge. I send invitations via PM, and you can't get a PM if you are not logged in.

This is the last qualifying round open to everyone before we have our first semifinal. The coming semifinal will only be open to the previous qualifiers. So put your best effort into this qualifying round.

I would like to compliment everyone on the great work in coming up with unique titles that don't include the theme words, keep it up. What I would like to see entrants work on next is adjusting the levels of the photo entered. Does it look a little dark? Is it lacking in contrast? Brighten it up a bit, play with it, at least so that you know the photo is as bright as you want it. Using levels or curves or whatever works for you, crank the white point (brightness) up and down until you find the point that looks best to you. Now do the same with the black point. Not only will it potentially make the photo look better, it will give you an idea of where you can take the photo artistically. Can the brightness or darkness of the photo change the meaning, does it enhance it, or detract from it? You won't know until you try!

For those unfamiliar with editing the levels of a photo, this tutorial is very good:
http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tutorials/levels.htm

This thread, is the one into which you post your entry. Remember, 1 entry per person, and the photo must be fresh, taken during this contest period. Entries must have exif embedded or appended. Click here and here for help. Photos entered without proper exif showing a clear shot date will be disqualified.

More info...

Does it really end at 12:01am?
How much photo editing is allowed
Deciding on theme directions for your photo
Do you have photographers block?
About the Last Photographer Standing judges.
What are the judging guidleines?
My photo didn't make it!?!?
I still don't know how to link my exif!

**Shay Stephens** · Apr-29-2007, 08:40 PM

We are pleased to welcome our new panel of talented photographers that will act as this round's judging panel for the last qualifying round before the semifinal.

maczippy: http://www.automotophoto.com/
A professional motorsport photographer (among other types), Andrew's work is top notch and visually stunning. Well worth a visit for any photographer.

mr peas: http://third3ye.net/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=27
using light both subtle and bold to craft his images and not being afraid to drag the shutter yields work that feels full of life and action.

Elaine: http://www.e-heasley.smugmug.com/
Her work is fun, playful, and touching. With wide ranging interests and techniques she adds to many photos with a short story. Check out her "most popular" gallery.

nee7x7: http://www.nee.smugmug.com/
Renee has a keen eye for a beautiful nature and animal photograph, as well as being able to show humor in her compositions. Her diverse portfolio is a joy to browse.

ehughes: http://www.edhughesphoto.com/
Ed is a long time member of dgrin, and has a portfolio of work that never fails to move you visually. Strong emphasis on color and composition are his hallmarks.

Shay Stephens: http://www.shaystephens.com
I will be be judging as well.

I invite you all to explore their websites or posts. They will be on the panel of judges that selects the top ten photos for the 5th qualifying round.

Xia_Ke · Apr-30-2007, 01:08 PM

***Edited to change pic to an attachment as some had problems with the link working

EXIF Info:
Date/Time: 30-Apr-2007 11:10:39
Make: Nikon
Model: NIKON D50
Flash Used: No
Focal Length: 300mm
Exposure Time: 1/100 sec
Aperture: f/11
ISO Equivalent: 400
Metering Mode: center weighted (2)
Exposure Program: manual (1)

tlee · May-01-2007, 03:53 PM

Butterfly Man

EXIF

VisualXpressions · May-01-2007, 06:19 PM

EXIF: http://vxphotography.smugmug.com/pho...geID=149037601

bfjr · May-02-2007, 05:40 PM

Luna Moth

Taken: 5/2/07

vandana · May-02-2007, 08:11 PM

"A prayer"

exif

mycaptures · May-02-2007, 08:54 PM

http://mycaptures.smugmug.com/photos...geID=149117206

Greensquared · May-02-2007, 10:30 PM

damonff · May-03-2007, 04:17 PM

http://www.nomadphotographystudios.c...geID=149278909

Apr-29-2007, 08:08 PM	#1
*DoctorIt* vrooom! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Amherst, MA Posts: 11,006	Last Photographer Standing #5 (Translucent or Silhouette) - Entry thread Last Photographer Standing Contest Qualifying Round #5 Welcome to Contest #5, a qualifying round. This round is open to any dgrin member! It will run from Monday, April 30th 00:01 (12:01am), NYC time (GMT -5) to Monday, May 14th 00:01 (12:01am), NYC time (GMT -5) The topic ready for your interpretation: Translucent or Silhouette. Shay says: Remember to log in periodically if you wish to be eligible to be a guest judge. I send invitations via PM, and you can't get a PM if you are not logged in. This is the last qualifying round open to everyone before we have our first semifinal. The coming semifinal will only be open to the previous qualifiers. So put your best effort into this qualifying round. I would like to compliment everyone on the great work in coming up with unique titles that don't include the theme words, keep it up. What I would like to see entrants work on next is adjusting the levels of the photo entered. Does it look a little dark? Is it lacking in contrast? Brighten it up a bit, play with it, at least so that you know the photo is as bright as you want it. Using levels or curves or whatever works for you, crank the white point (brightness) up and down until you find the point that looks best to you. Now do the same with the black point. Not only will it potentially make the photo look better, it will give you an idea of where you can take the photo artistically. Can the brightness or darkness of the photo change the meaning, does it enhance it, or detract from it? You won't know until you try! For those unfamiliar with editing the levels of a photo, this tutorial is very good: http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tutorials/levels.htm This thread, is the one into which you post your entry. Remember, 1 entry per person, and the photo must be fresh, taken during this contest period. Entries must have exif embedded or appended. Click here and here for help. Photos entered without proper exif showing a clear shot date will be disqualified. More info... Does it really end at 12:01am? How much photo editing is allowed Deciding on theme directions for your photo Do you have photographers block? About the Last Photographer Standing judges. What are the judging guidleines? My photo didn't make it!?!? I still don't know how to link my exif! __________________ Erik I'm the moderator of... The Flea Market \|\| guidelines

Apr-29-2007, 08:40 PM	#2
Shay Stephens Artist in Residence Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: New York Posts: 3,162	Meet the judges We are pleased to welcome our new panel of talented photographers that will act as this round's judging panel for the last qualifying round before the semifinal. maczippy: http://www.automotophoto.com/ A professional motorsport photographer (among other types), Andrew's work is top notch and visually stunning. Well worth a visit for any photographer. mr peas: http://third3ye.net/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=27 using light both subtle and bold to craft his images and not being afraid to drag the shutter yields work that feels full of life and action. Elaine: http://www.e-heasley.smugmug.com/ Her work is fun, playful, and touching. With wide ranging interests and techniques she adds to many photos with a short story. Check out her "most popular" gallery. nee7x7: http://www.nee.smugmug.com/ Renee has a keen eye for a beautiful nature and animal photograph, as well as being able to show humor in her compositions. Her diverse portfolio is a joy to browse. ehughes: http://www.edhughesphoto.com/ Ed is a long time member of dgrin, and has a portfolio of work that never fails to move you visually. Strong emphasis on color and composition are his hallmarks. Shay Stephens: http://www.shaystephens.com I will be be judging as well. I invite you all to explore their websites or posts. They will be on the panel of judges that selects the top ten photos for the 5th qualifying round. __________________ Creator of Dgrin's "Last Photographer Standing" contest "Failure is feedback. And feedback is the breakfast of champions." - fortune cookie

Apr-30-2007, 01:08 PM	#3
Xia_Ke Big grins Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 90	Water Droplets After April's Last Shower *Edited to change pic to an attachment as some had problems with the link working EXIF Info:** Date/Time: 30-Apr-2007 11:10:39 Make: Nikon Model: NIKON D50 Flash Used: No Focal Length: 300mm Exposure Time: 1/100 sec Aperture: f/11 ISO Equivalent: 400 Metering Mode: center weighted (2) Exposure Program: manual (1) Attached Images Last edited by Xia_Ke : May-01-2007 at 02:09 PM.

May-01-2007, 03:53 PM	#4
tlee Perma Grin Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,074	Butterfly Man EXIF __________________ -----T www.studioTphotos.com "Each day comes bearing its own gifts. Untie the ribbons." ----Ruth Ann Schubacker Last edited by tlee : May-11-2007 at 07:16 AM.

May-02-2007, 05:40 PM	#6
bfjr Pineapple Pizza Cures All Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Playa Del Rey Posts: 7,941	Luna Moth Taken: 5/2/07 __________________ Don't Panic Benjamin My Galleries Last edited by bfjr : May-06-2007 at 01:50 PM.

May-01-2007, 06:19 PM	#5
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May-02-2007, 08:11 PM	#7
vandana Major grins Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 332	"A prayer" exif __________________ Vandana www.vandanaphotography.com Photo-a-day 2009 There are no rules for good photographs, there are only good photographs. ~Ansel Adams

May-02-2007, 08:54 PM	#8
mycaptures Big grins Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 71	Lighting the Way http://mycaptures.smugmug.com/photos...geID=149117206 __________________ Shilowe, getting my masters in psychology, photographing mommy to Rayne (5) and Quinlan (baby boy) and wife to Dave. Last edited by mycaptures : May-02-2007 at 11:08 PM.

May-02-2007, 10:30 PM	#9
Greensquared Lost my lens cap Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cartersville, GA Posts: 2,065	Rise and Shine! Last edited by Greensquared : May-13-2007 at 07:03 PM.

May-03-2007, 04:17 PM	#10
damonff Looking for Subjects Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Washington, D.C. Posts: 1,137	Filipino Dance http://www.nomadphotographystudios.c...geID=149278909 __________________ damon http://www.nomadbelatphotography.com Last edited by damonff : May-03-2007 at 04:35 PM.

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