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PostPosted: Wed Aug 31, 2005 3:06 am
by Grev
I surely will be entering this competition! This is great for an artist's artistic ability and great for the community! :)

PostPosted: Wed Aug 31, 2005 11:52 am
by Greg B
I would like to thank all those of you who have commented so favourably on my 10sec exposure shot. The comparisons with Malevich's White on White are flattering. And with the cover of The Beatles (AKA The White Album).

I couldn't enter this shot in the comp because of the PP work which has been done - in particular the application of the "Polar Bear in a Snowstorm" filter which was cranked in at 100%. I also tweaked the contrast.

Matt K, I cannot endorse the removal of the frame, the frame is fundamental to the internal integrity of the image, and a frameless version may create unrest and disharmony.

I have tried printing the image, but my otherwise wonderful i965 does not seem to have any white ink. Very frustrating.

:D

PostPosted: Wed Aug 31, 2005 12:39 pm
by Mj
Greg... can you please advise... what aperture used... and even more important what white balance setting did you use :?: :?: :?:

It's always good to know how others have nailed difficult exposures like these for future reference. :?

PostPosted: Wed Aug 31, 2005 12:44 pm
by PiroStitch
Greg B wrote:I have tried printing the image, but my otherwise wonderful i965 does not seem to have any white ink. Very frustrating. :D


Greg, I'm pretty sure you could MacGyver something up so that your printer can include a white ink using white out/liquid paper ;)

PostPosted: Sat Sep 03, 2005 9:17 am
by MHD
*Shameless Bump!*

PostPosted: Sat Sep 03, 2005 9:29 am
by marcotrov
Greg you are undoubtedly the Salvador Dali of the group. Brilliantly creative but quite mad. :lol:
marco

PostPosted: Mon Sep 12, 2005 9:07 am
by birddog114
Another reminder for the closing date of this challenge No:6

Once more week to go on this challenge,

Its closing date is 18th September 2005

Winner of the Challenge No:6 will be announced at the mini meet on the Saturday 24th September 2005.

PostPosted: Mon Sep 12, 2005 9:20 am
by MHD
Actually it is midnight on the 19th :)

THATS THIS WEEKEND!
So get busy :)

PostPosted: Mon Sep 12, 2005 9:20 am
by DionM
I am planning to enter, but I need a new tripod I think. My light Manfrotto doesn't like my heavy 20D and heavy 70-200.

(Birddog, did you get my PM about the alum Gitzos? :wink: )

PostPosted: Mon Sep 12, 2005 9:25 am
by MHD
Ok, I'm pretty sure I am on top of login requests...

Could anyone who wants a login (to vote and/or enter) PM me as soon as possible with

Primary DSLR body used
Your username on this site
Your prefered (displayed) name
Your email address

I can not guarentee a log in to anyone who registers after 9pm Saturday...

The rules and info are in this section of the forums in another post

PostPosted: Mon Sep 12, 2005 9:38 am
by sirhc55
MHD - are you sure on your date - the 19th would be Monday and as Birdie said the 18th would be Sunday - we normally stop on the Sunday :!:

PostPosted: Mon Sep 12, 2005 9:44 am
by MHD
oops! My apologies! yes submission closes 11:59 SUNDAY the 18TH of September!
You are both quite correct

PostPosted: Mon Sep 12, 2005 8:15 pm
by MHD
Bumpedy Bump Bump!

We now have 20D 300D D70s D2X and D70 users registered to enter!

PostPosted: Mon Sep 12, 2005 8:56 pm
by leek
Gee... where did all the time go...
This one is going to be unusually rushed for me...

How many entries so far Scott???

PostPosted: Mon Sep 12, 2005 9:38 pm
by embi
leek wrote:Gee... where did all the time go...
This one is going to be unusually rushed for me...


Dont rush it too much...you need to spend at least 10 secs :)

PostPosted: Mon Sep 12, 2005 9:41 pm
by MHD
Just 5 so far... But lots of interest (ie new registations) so I am expecting a big rush on the weekend!

PostPosted: Mon Sep 12, 2005 9:44 pm
by birddog114
MHD wrote:Just 5 so far... But lots of interest (ie new registations) so I am expecting a big rush on the weekend!


I think this challenge is not the easiest one, though handholding is out of question + people have to have the sturdy tripod system + techniques.

PostPosted: Mon Sep 12, 2005 9:48 pm
by DaveB
Out of interest I search through my database and found 20 images with 10s exposures. I like some of them a lot (and I have some ideas for a few more) but the challenge now is choosing a single image to submit!

Got home today to find Mr.UPS had delivered an RRS L-plate today. It's nice to get presents, even if you had to pay for them yourself! :lol:

PostPosted: Mon Sep 12, 2005 9:58 pm
by paulvdb1
Birddog114 wrote:I think this challenge is not the easiest one, though handholding is out of question + people have to have the sturdy tripod system + techniques.


You're spot on there. Did a shot a couple of nights ago of the sky (see potofgrasses test page) at the night sky and got a wiggle from the start of a plane trail - that happened when the shutter wobbled the camera.

PostPosted: Tue Sep 13, 2005 5:18 pm
by MHD
hehe... Bugger!

Well better get entering... and Mr UPS might deliver a new 2GB CF card!

PostPosted: Wed Sep 14, 2005 10:19 am
by MHD
Time for the daily BUMP!
Get you images in now!

PostPosted: Thu Sep 15, 2005 10:28 am
by MHD
Two new entries overnight, taking the total now to 7...

Come on!

PostPosted: Thu Sep 15, 2005 5:14 pm
by Potatis
How do I enter? I PM'd MHD a couple of days ago, but haven't any info?

PostPosted: Thu Sep 15, 2005 5:18 pm
by Alpha_7
Just wanted to check, cropping is allowable PP right ?

PostPosted: Thu Sep 15, 2005 6:46 pm
by leek
Alpha_7 wrote:Just wanted to check, cropping is allowable PP right ?

Yes...

PostPosted: Thu Sep 15, 2005 6:46 pm
by leek
Potatis wrote:How do I enter? I PM'd MHD a couple of days ago, but haven't any info?

Wait until MHD sees this message and he should respond...

PostPosted: Thu Sep 15, 2005 6:53 pm
by MHD
I registered you...

Let me check
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PostPosted: Thu Sep 15, 2005 6:57 pm
by MHD
Yep... I sent the details to your email account... let me know If I need to send again

PostPosted: Thu Sep 15, 2005 10:15 pm
by Potatis
Thankyou very much. I apologise, I found that my email filter had decided to send it to the deleted posts folder. I found it eventually. :)

PostPosted: Fri Sep 16, 2005 12:38 am
by Potatis
I don't seem to be able to upload my photo. Is it supposed to be done via the website "add photo" menu? It won't send. :?

[Edit: All sorted now, thanks MHD]

PostPosted: Fri Sep 16, 2005 9:57 am
by MHD
Two new entires over night!

Total of 9 entries and only the weekend remains!!

And very few of the old guard have entered so far!

Glen?
Leek?
et al?

PostPosted: Fri Sep 16, 2005 10:10 am
by birddog114
MHD wrote:And very few of the old guard have entered so far!

Glen?
Leek?
et al?


They are all waiting for the big fishes at the next challenge :lol:

PostPosted: Fri Sep 16, 2005 10:22 am
by leek
MHD wrote:And very few of the old guard have entered so far!

Glen?
Leek?
et al?


It's coming... I just need to perfect my technique...

PostPosted: Fri Sep 16, 2005 12:05 pm
by stubbsy
I have three possible shots ATM, but no killer pic. I still have two days!

PostPosted: Fri Sep 16, 2005 12:05 pm
by birddog114
stubbsy wrote:I have three possible shots ATM, but no killer pic. I still have two days!


Make it tonight :wink:

PostPosted: Fri Sep 16, 2005 12:09 pm
by stubbsy
Birddog114 wrote:
stubbsy wrote:I have three possible shots ATM, but no killer pic. I still have two days!


Make it tonight :wink:

Weather permitting :?

PostPosted: Fri Sep 16, 2005 12:13 pm
by birddog114
stubbsy wrote:
Birddog114 wrote:
stubbsy wrote:I have three possible shots ATM, but no killer pic. I still have two days!


Make it tonight :wink:

Weather permitting :?


I thought you have all cover by the AW

PostPosted: Fri Sep 16, 2005 12:14 pm
by Alpha_7
The forecast isn't great, but currently its just very overcast, no actual rain.

And the weatherman has been known to get it wrong ;)

PostPosted: Fri Sep 16, 2005 6:27 pm
by leek
OK... My entry is in...

I can't wait to see what people have got up to with this theme...
It should be fun...

PostPosted: Fri Sep 16, 2005 6:32 pm
by gleff
I was looking so forward to entering this challenge, but unfortunately, i've either not had the time or been sick...

Looking forward to seeing the other entries though.

Good luck everyone.

Geoff

PostPosted: Fri Sep 16, 2005 6:45 pm
by Potatis
leek wrote:OK... My entry is in...

I can't wait to see what people have got up to with this theme...
It should be fun...


It's funny not being able to see the other submissions before the deadline. Probably lots of people took the same photo I did, and I don't know, so I can't change my entry to something more unique. :)

PostPosted: Fri Sep 16, 2005 10:06 pm
by leek
Potatis wrote:
leek wrote:OK... My entry is in...

I can't wait to see what people have got up to with this theme...
It should be fun...


It's funny not being able to see the other submissions before the deadline. Probably lots of people took the same photo I did, and I don't know, so I can't change my entry to something more unique. :)


Ah well, there's the rub Potatis... I believe that that rule was introduced so that people wouldn't copy other's ideas... It works both ways I suppose...
I'd be surprised if anyone has taken the same photo as me though :-)

PostPosted: Fri Sep 16, 2005 10:33 pm
by sirhc55
I also believe that it made it a more equal by exposing (sorry :wink: ) them all at one time :D

PostPosted: Fri Sep 16, 2005 10:37 pm
by MHD
Yep... and I like the rule as it enables entrants to modify thier entries up untill the end date...
11 entries now

PostPosted: Fri Sep 16, 2005 10:39 pm
by leek
MHD wrote:11 entries now

Surely I can manage to get in the top-10 this time then :lol:

PostPosted: Sat Sep 17, 2005 5:39 pm
by MHD
12 entries now :)

Come on all... If you are thing of entering make sure you register NOW! (unless you already are)

PostPosted: Sat Sep 17, 2005 6:33 pm
by leek
MHD wrote:12 entries now :)

Come on all... If you are thing of entering make sure you register NOW! (unless you already are)


So how come 31 people voted for this theme and only 12 have entered??? :shock:

C'mon guys & gals... you have 30 hours left - plenty of time to still enter...

PostPosted: Sun Sep 18, 2005 8:58 am
by MHD
14 Entries!! Come on!!
TODAY IS THE LAST DAY!
I want to see a mad rush of entries!

PostPosted: Sun Sep 18, 2005 10:52 am
by MHD
I'm nicking out to a BBQ in the next hour, back about 5pm so any pressing questions ask them now....

Dont forget to hide your image...

And, those taking an image tonight, Dont forget to ensure the date settings in your D70 are correct.

PostPosted: Sun Sep 18, 2005 8:55 pm
by TonyH
I've nervously put an entry in..... first of this kind of thing :?

Good luck to all participants :wink:


Tony