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Challenge 11: Bubbles!

PostPosted: Tue Aug 29, 2006 9:50 am
by MHD
Thats right, in continuation of proud DSLRusers tradition, its time for the next Challenge:
Challenge 11: Bubbles!
Entries valid; from RIGHT NOW!!!!!!!!
Gallery opens: By Monday 4/9
close entries and open voting on the 2/10
close voting and announce winner on 9/10

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They come in many forms: in bubble wrap, in champagne, in your morning cappuccino, or perhaps in your child's playing (with some liquid soap), or maybe even in the form of Bubbles the belly dancer.

This challenge's theme is bubbles. Of the liquid type. Your image must be of a bubble or multiple bubbles. The Bubble/s must be the dominant element in the photo.

This means that the bubbles must be derived from, and show clear evidence of, being derived from and associated with some form of liquid. And the bubbles themselves must be clearly evident, and they must be the dominant element of the image.

So, Bubbles the bellydancer is out, as is that big pile of bubble wrap. And that photo of your morning cappuccino, just showing the cup and the contents, is also out.

If you have any questions, the mods will be happy to help ensure that you are within the boundaries of the theme.

And once your image is submitted, and if you are unsure if it complies to the theme, you can PM MHD who will organise a spot ruling.
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"This comp will really BLOW!"


Gallery address: http://www.potofgrass.com/gallery/c11

PostPosted: Tue Aug 29, 2006 9:59 am
by PiroStitch
Ahhh thar she blows! ....

Great idea and topic for the challenge. I'm guessing this was decided over a glass of bubbly or two? I'm bubbling with excitement now....ok so I overdid it :P

Re: Challenge 11: Bubbles!

PostPosted: Tue Aug 29, 2006 10:01 am
by greencardigan
Sounds great mods :up:

MHD wrote:So, Bubbles the bellydancer is out, as is that big pile of bubble wrap. And that photo of your morning cappuccino, just showing the cup and the contents, is also out.

The bellydancer and bubble wrap are self explanatory but could you elaborate on the cappuccino.
I can't see which rule would count it out.

PostPosted: Tue Aug 29, 2006 10:02 am
by gstark
Thank you Scott.

This will certainly be an eggciting challenge.

Damn! Wrong pun! :)

And yes, we have some prizes on offer for this challenge too.

So, y'all get cracking. ( Damn! Wrong pun again. :) )

PostPosted: Tue Aug 29, 2006 10:06 am
by sheepie
We already have a reason to feel good about this challenge! There HAVE to be less bad puns about bubbles than eggs ;) ...Surely!

Looking forward to seeing the takes on this challenge, has lots of potential for some really classy shots :)

Re: Challenge 11: Bubbles!

PostPosted: Tue Aug 29, 2006 10:07 am
by gstark
greencardigan wrote:Sounds great mods :up:

MHD wrote:So, Bubbles the bellydancer is out, as is that big pile of bubble wrap. And that photo of your morning cappuccino, just showing the cup and the contents, is also out.

The bellydancer and bubble wrap are self explanatory but could you elaborate on the cappuccino.
I can't see which rule would count it out.


If it's a shot of the cup of coffee, where the bubbles are not really evident as being bubbles, then it's out. If it's a macro of the froth, that would be fine.

There's a difference between an image of a cup of coffee, and an image of the foam and bubbles, and that's where we're drawing the line.

The same sort of distinction would apply to a schooner of beer.

And if you have a shot - or a concept - that you wish to explore and get a spot ruling on, then please take advantage of contacting Scott and doing so. We aew more than happy to help you get the best image, and getting the spot ruling is a great way to ensure tht your concepts comply with the theme.

PostPosted: Tue Aug 29, 2006 10:08 am
by pippin88
Looking forward to seeing some images that just burst out of the page.

Re: Challenge 11: Bubbles!

PostPosted: Tue Aug 29, 2006 10:11 am
by Reschsmooth
gstark wrote:If it's a shot of the cup of coffee, where the bubbles are not really evident as being bubbles, then it's out. If it's a macro of the froth, that would be fine.


And if you get a cappuccino with bubbles big enough to take a photo of, send it right back and ask for a decent cappuccino (after you have taken your shot of course). :lol:

P

PostPosted: Tue Aug 29, 2006 10:23 am
by Geoff
Excellent theme indeed!!
If only we could float some ideas about, then again that thought just popped into my mind.
In a round about kinda way, I'm very excited about this theme :) :wink: :wink:

PostPosted: Tue Aug 29, 2006 10:29 am
by sheepie
Geoff wrote:I'm very excited about this theme :) :wink: :wink:

We'd noticed ;)

PostPosted: Tue Aug 29, 2006 10:30 am
by Pa
i like the sound of experimenting with a schooner of beer, keep trying till i get it right.
cheers pa

PostPosted: Tue Aug 29, 2006 10:31 am
by Geoff
sheepie wrote:
Geoff wrote:I'm very excited about this theme :) :wink: :wink:

We'd noticed ;)


Glad you're on the ball mate :wink:

PostPosted: Tue Aug 29, 2006 10:38 am
by Pa
scott are conditions the same as challenge 10.member to enter and vote
just thought i would ask so the newer members can register.
cheers pa

PostPosted: Tue Aug 29, 2006 11:52 am
by MHD
Yep...

Must be a member (the word Member must apear below your avatar when I click view profile), All past registrations are VALID

To register PM me:
********
Your username here
Camera body you PRIMARILY use
email address
prefered (displayed) name
********
Any PMs asking for rego without the above information will be ignored

PostPosted: Tue Aug 29, 2006 12:08 pm
by Manta
Great theme! Well done folks.

What I like about this is that it should really bring out some stunning photography; lighting, backgrounds and composition will be crucial to capture these elusive creatures..

Good luck everyone. I'm really looking forward to seeing this gallery.

:)

PostPosted: Tue Aug 29, 2006 7:34 pm
by Nnnnsic
I'm a science museum buff and there's really no better science museum than The Exploratorium (go on and just challenge me on this one...) and here's one of their links as well as a recipe list of all sorts of bubble recipes, to save you from Googling...

http://www.exploratorium.edu/ronh/bubbles/bubbles.html

http://bubbleblowers.com/homemade.html

PostPosted: Tue Aug 29, 2006 7:46 pm
by Glen
Leigh, great links, thank you

PostPosted: Tue Aug 29, 2006 8:02 pm
by beetleboy
Hmmm..

I'm thinking;

1) baked beans or cabbage
2) a bath

I'll leave the rest up to your imaginations!

PostPosted: Tue Aug 29, 2006 8:12 pm
by gstark
Liam

Don't you bloody dare. :)

PostPosted: Tue Aug 29, 2006 8:15 pm
by beetleboy
Dang..oh well - there goes my only idea!

PostPosted: Tue Aug 29, 2006 8:36 pm
by hangdog
sheepie wrote:We already have a reason to feel good about this challenge! There HAVE to be less bad puns about bubbles than eggs ;) ...Surely!


Here's soaping! :P

PostPosted: Tue Aug 29, 2006 10:26 pm
by Matt. K
I know this sick kid who lives in a bubble! :D :D :D

PostPosted: Tue Aug 29, 2006 11:29 pm
by sirhc55
Matt. K wrote:I know this sick kid who lives in a bubble! :D :D :D


Matt - I’m going to report you to the cops 8) :lol: :lol:

PostPosted: Tue Aug 29, 2006 11:40 pm
by optogamut
beetleboy wrote:Hmmm..

I'm thinking;

1) baked beans or cabbage
2) a bath

I'll leave the rest up to your imaginations!


Oh, you saw that on Mythbusters!? :shock:

PostPosted: Wed Aug 30, 2006 12:20 am
by obzelite
lets hope this theme dosent get blown out of proportion.

PostPosted: Wed Aug 30, 2006 12:23 am
by obzelite
ps.. its not a camera, but i'm happy to donate a trophy to the winner.

PostPosted: Wed Aug 30, 2006 1:19 am
by Justin
Well, to add to the ideas fest - check out what this guy did -

http://www.pbase.com/fotoopa/bullet_pierces_bubble

PostPosted: Wed Aug 30, 2006 1:55 am
by Glen
obzelite wrote:ps.. its not a camera, but i'm happy to donate a trophy to the winner.


Simon, very generous :D

PostPosted: Thu Aug 31, 2006 1:55 pm
by Kyle
Pm sent to mhd for this comp :D

PostPosted: Thu Aug 31, 2006 2:13 pm
by MHD
Yep... got that one Kyle... should get to them some time this week as well as opening the gallery for entries...

PostPosted: Mon Sep 04, 2006 12:07 pm
by MHD

PostPosted: Mon Sep 04, 2006 12:09 pm
by MHD
DONT FORGET TO HIDE YOUR IMAGE!

PostPosted: Tue Sep 19, 2006 11:53 am
by MHD
BUMP!

PostPosted: Tue Sep 19, 2006 1:20 pm
by Nnnnsic
I just got myself a bubble toy!!!

PostPosted: Fri Sep 22, 2006 9:00 pm
by SteveGriffin
Struth! I just found this challenge thread and only 3 days to go. I had better POP off :roll:

PostPosted: Tue Sep 26, 2006 2:32 pm
by MHD
Bump!
Come on all...
remember, Unlike the hollows gallery, you can submit a place holder entry and change it later...

ENTRIES CLOSE MONDAY!

PostPosted: Tue Sep 26, 2006 4:34 pm
by Nnnnsic
How many have we got so far, Scott?

PostPosted: Tue Sep 26, 2006 4:52 pm
by Geoff
MHD wrote:
ENTRIES CLOSE MONDAY!


Great Scott! :lol: :lol:

PostPosted: Tue Sep 26, 2006 4:54 pm
by MHD
Nnnnsic wrote:How many have we got so far, Scott?

Not enough... I will tell everyone when it is not so embarasing...
More than Zero though...

I'm taking mine tonight :)

PostPosted: Tue Sep 26, 2006 4:59 pm
by greencardigan
MHD wrote:
Nnnnsic wrote:How many have we got so far, Scott?

Not enough... I will tell everyone when it is not so embarasing...
More than Zero though...

I'm taking mine tonight :)

:( That's no good.

I'll make a point of doing something about it tonight too.

PostPosted: Wed Sep 27, 2006 12:19 am
by Manta
Too much pressure not enough inspiration!!!! :shock:

PostPosted: Thu Sep 28, 2006 5:51 pm
by MHD
Another POP, I mean BUMP for the challenge...
5 entries now... come on all! Get blowing!

PostPosted: Thu Sep 28, 2006 7:54 pm
by Nnnnsic
MHD wrote:Get blowing!


I needed a new pick-up line...

PostPosted: Thu Sep 28, 2006 8:22 pm
by Manta
Nnnnsic wrote:
MHD wrote:Get blowing!


I needed a new pick-up line...


You don't think it's too subtle?

PostPosted: Thu Sep 28, 2006 8:23 pm
by Manta
Nnnnsic wrote:
MHD wrote:Get blowing!


I needed a new pick-up line...


You don't think it's too subtle?

PostPosted: Thu Sep 28, 2006 8:34 pm
by Nnnnsic
You're right. I'd need to say it twice.

PostPosted: Sat Sep 30, 2006 4:18 pm
by MHD
BUMP!
Come on all!

PostPosted: Sat Sep 30, 2006 6:35 pm
by Manta
I'm trying Scott - really! I'm just not feeling very.....bubbly!

PostPosted: Sat Sep 30, 2006 10:59 pm
by Geoff
I'm trying, no...we are trying :)

PostPosted: Sat Sep 30, 2006 11:10 pm
by blacknstormy
Had baked beans for tea - could be a photo tomorrow ;)