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PHOTO CHALLENGE #3 - CLOSED FOR ENTRIES

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  • 02-02-2010 9:41 PM

    PHOTO CHALLENGE #3 - CLOSED FOR ENTRIES

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    Here we go with the third challenge in the series.   The challenges are going to continue to get more and more difficult but if you will enter them, you will find them getting easier and easier for you to do.  We will add an additional judge for this challenge and I will reveal that judge later.

    Please pay special attention to ALL rules.  Failure to follow any of them is automatic disqualification from the challenge.

    The challenge begins now (time of this post in MY timezone) and will end at midnight (MY timezone - CENTRAL) on February 15th.

    Here are the rules:

    Challenge # 2 - NO COLOR "FOUND"

    BASIC GUIDELINES

    1 - The image must be full frame (no cropping allowed) and should be between 560 px and 660 px on the LONGEST side.   Failure to follow this rule will cause immediate disqualification of the image.
    2 - Borders are allowed but please see the additional information in the CHALLENGE below.
    3 - Image must be created within the dates of the challenge.
    4 - You must email me the original image before conversion to  lowryw (at) gmail (dot) com.  You must also include your Mpix username in the email.  The original image must be SOOC with no resizing.  It must be converted to jpeg before sending.  Do not send me RAW files.  We will be able to tell by the EXIF data if it was truly done full frame.
    5 - Please read the specific challenge rules below.

    THE CHALLENGE

    This is a two part challenge, the image then the B&W.

    Part 1 - The image is one you find, something that happens without your influence. It can be a person, place, thing or any combination of the three. You are not allowed to pose or move the subject or modify the light, the image has to be like you found it.  Full frame with no crop either horizontal or vertical with no border or text other than a small copyright notice in either the lower right or left corners, "your name © 2010", you may also add a thin black border around the entire image of up to 4 pixels wide. No post processing except what is allowed below.  Compositional rules will apply but it will be up to your interpretation for this challenge.  

    Part 2 - The image must be B&W and exhibit a balance of tonal range, detail and contrast. You can adjust the color and density overall to the color version, do a conversion of your choice then adjust the contrast and density of the B&W version overall. No localized adjustments or other post processing not specifically mentioned here.  NO TONING OR COLORING ALLOWED.  You may use any conversion method you choose including convert to greyscale, channel mixer or others.

    Images will be judged on:

     (1) Following the basic rules of the challenge.
     (2) Uniqueness of subject matter.
     (3) Quality of the conversion of the image to BW
     (4) Compositional rules

    PLEASE NOTE:  POST THE CONVERTED IMAGE ONLY.  WE ARE ONLY CONCERNED WITH THE END RESULT AND NOT HOW YOU GOT THERE.  WE WILL POST THE BEFORE PHOTOS FROM THOSE THAT WIN THE CHALLENGE.

    Have fun!!!
    Remember, it is all about image. You don't have permission to "play" with mine unless I specifically say so.

    "If you keep on doing the same thing, you might get rich. Unless of course you aren't being rewarded for what you are doing." ~ Me

    "If you don't believe in yourself, then don't expect others to believe in you." ~ Me

    "Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end." Seneca

  • 02-02-2010 10:08 PM In reply to

    Re: CHALLENGE #3 - NO COLOR "FOUND"

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    Should be interesting. Now to stumble across something picture worthy. Guess I will be carrying my camera with me 24/7 for the next couple weeks. Lol
    JOSH


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  • 02-02-2010 11:30 PM In reply to

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    501DEVIL:
    Should be interesting. Now to stumble across something picture worthy. Guess I will be carrying my camera with me 24/7 for the next couple weeks. Lol

    Yep, my thought exactly..  lol

    Question:  Does this mean we submit two images, both the SOOC and the converted B/W?   Thanks.  :)
    Have a Beautiful Day!

  • 02-03-2010 7:55 AM In reply to

    • swirkes
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    Re: CHALLENGE #3 - NO COLOR "FOUND"

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    Okay, this one really scares me!!! I am not good converting anything to b&w, but I will give it a shot!

    Susann
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  • 02-03-2010 8:17 AM In reply to

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    FirstLight:
    501DEVIL:
    Should be interesting. Now to stumble across something picture worthy. Guess I will be carrying my camera with me 24/7 for the next couple weeks. Lol


    Yep, my thought exactly..  lol

    Question:  Does this mean we submit two images, both the SOOC and the converted B/W?   Thanks.  :)

     

    That was going to be my question.  I need to do this.

     

    Joe

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  • 02-03-2010 9:04 AM In reply to

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    Weaver-Photo:

    FirstLight:
    501DEVIL:
    Should be interesting. Now to stumble across something picture worthy. Guess I will be carrying my camera with me 24/7 for the next couple weeks. Lol

    Yep, my thought exactly..  lol

    Question:  Does this mean we submit two images, both the SOOC and the converted B/W?   Thanks.  :)

     

    That was going to be my question.  I need to do this.


    RULES HAVE BEEN UPDATED FOR CLARIFICATION.  PLEASE MAKE NOTE OF THE CHANGES.  WE ONLY WANT TO SEE THE FINISHED IMAGE HOWEVER YOU WILL NEED TO EMAIL ME THE BEFORE IMAGE AS INSTRUCTED IN THE STEPS IN THE OP. 

    Remember, it is all about image. You don't have permission to "play" with mine unless I specifically say so.

    "If you keep on doing the same thing, you might get rich. Unless of course you aren't being rewarded for what you are doing." ~ Me

    "If you don't believe in yourself, then don't expect others to believe in you." ~ Me

    "Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end." Seneca

  • 02-03-2010 9:15 AM In reply to

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    swirkes:

    Okay, this one really scares me!!! I am not good converting anything to b&w, but I will give it a shot!


    This is one of the purposes of the challenge.  Taking you out of your comfort zone and trying new things.

    Remember, it is all about image. You don't have permission to "play" with mine unless I specifically say so.

    "If you keep on doing the same thing, you might get rich. Unless of course you aren't being rewarded for what you are doing." ~ Me

    "If you don't believe in yourself, then don't expect others to believe in you." ~ Me

    "Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end." Seneca

  • 02-03-2010 9:47 AM In reply to

    • swirkes
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    Re: CHALLENGE #3 - NO COLOR "FOUND"

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    lphoto:
    swirkes:

    Okay, this one really scares me!!! I am not good converting anything to b&w, but I will give it a shot!


    This is one of the purposes of the challenge.  Taking you out of your comfort zone and trying new things.

    Thats why I am participating!!!! Smile

    Susann
    Nikon all the way!

    www.pikespeakrelay.org
    American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Pikes Peak

  • 02-03-2010 8:17 PM In reply to

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    lphoto:
    swirkes:

    Okay, this one really scares me!!! I am not good converting anything to b&w, but I will give it a shot!


    This is one of the purposes of the challenge.  Taking you out of your comfort zone and trying new things.

     

     

    Out of my comfort zone doesn't even BEGIN to describe where this challenge takes me.  I think it'd be fair to say that I'm in over my head on this one! :o)

    Don't worry everyone... I'll bring up the rear! Big Smile

    ~Jodie

  • 02-04-2010 8:43 AM In reply to

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    Wow this sounds like fun!.. I've never joined any of these things but would love to try now. I see where it says to e-mail the original image to - but where do I submit the converted image to??? Same e-mail address????

  • 02-04-2010 8:51 AM In reply to

    Re: PHOTO CHALLENGE #3 - NO COLOR "FOUND"

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    never mind. I looked through challenge #2 & kinda figured it out myself

  • 02-04-2010 10:43 PM In reply to

    Re: PHOTO CHALLENGE #3 - NO COLOR "FOUND"

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     Lowry,

    By you saying that the light can not be modified, does that mean no flash?

    Thanks,

    Jim

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    Nikon AiS: 35/1.4, 105/2.5
    Carl Zeiss 50/1.7 Planar T*
    Canon 1.4x Extender II, 580 EX
    Tons-o macro goodies
    Gitzo 1340 tripod w/ multiple columns
    Manfrotto 3275 Geared Head
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  • 02-04-2010 11:46 PM In reply to

    • Traz
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    Re: PHOTO CHALLENGE #3 - NO COLOR "FOUND"

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     Does it have to be shot color & converted?  Can it be shot in B&W mode on the camera???

    EMBRACE THE CRAZY!!!

  • 02-05-2010 9:23 AM In reply to

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    Grenache:

     Lowry,

    By you saying that the light can not be modified, does that mean no flash?

    Thanks,

    Jim


    No  flash.

    Remember, it is all about image. You don't have permission to "play" with mine unless I specifically say so.

    "If you keep on doing the same thing, you might get rich. Unless of course you aren't being rewarded for what you are doing." ~ Me

    "If you don't believe in yourself, then don't expect others to believe in you." ~ Me

    "Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end." Seneca

  • 02-05-2010 9:23 AM In reply to

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    Traz:

     Does it have to be shot color & converted?  Can it be shot in B&W mode on the camera???


    It has to be shot in color and converted, and you must email me the original shot before conversion to the address in the OP.


    Remember, it is all about image. You don't have permission to "play" with mine unless I specifically say so.

    "If you keep on doing the same thing, you might get rich. Unless of course you aren't being rewarded for what you are doing." ~ Me

    "If you don't believe in yourself, then don't expect others to believe in you." ~ Me

    "Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end." Seneca

  • 02-05-2010 9:27 AM In reply to

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    Please note the addition of information in #4 under basic guidelines above.
    Remember, it is all about image. You don't have permission to "play" with mine unless I specifically say so.

    "If you keep on doing the same thing, you might get rich. Unless of course you aren't being rewarded for what you are doing." ~ Me

    "If you don't believe in yourself, then don't expect others to believe in you." ~ Me

    "Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end." Seneca

  • 02-05-2010 9:29 AM In reply to

    • robn70
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    lphoto:
    Traz:

     Does it have to be shot color & converted?  Can it be shot in B&W mode on the camera???


    It has to be shot in color and converted, and you must email me the original shot before conversion to the address in the OP.


    Answares my question. That I was just goig to ask.
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  • 02-05-2010 2:57 PM In reply to

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     Here is my entry- I call it "sandpiper" lol

    Sandpiper

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  • 02-06-2010 9:10 PM In reply to

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     glow


    Motto: Drive Ford, but shoot Leica

    "Civilization began with distillation." - Mark Twain

    "There is very little that good wine and dark chocolate won't fix." - Me

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    Canon 17-40/4L, 24-70/2.8L, 200/2.8L II
    Leica 50/2 cron R, 100/2.8 APO elmarit R
    Minolta MC Rokkor 58/1.2,
    Nikon AiS: 35/1.4, 105/2.5
    Carl Zeiss 50/1.7 Planar T*
    Canon 1.4x Extender II, 580 EX
    Tons-o macro goodies
    Gitzo 1340 tripod w/ multiple columns
    Manfrotto 3275 Geared Head
    Manfrotto 488RC2 Ball head
    Manfrotto 685B Neotec Monopod

  • 02-06-2010 10:07 PM In reply to

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    "Supporting role"

     

     


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  • 02-06-2010 10:09 PM In reply to

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  • 02-06-2010 10:26 PM In reply to

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    lphoto:
    4 - You must email me the original image before conversion to  lowryw (at) gmail (dot) com.  You must also include your Mpix username in the email.  The original image must be SOOC with no resizing.  It must be converted to jpeg before sending.  Do not send me RAW files.  We will be able to tell by the EXIF data if it was truly done full frame.

    Please make note of this.  You must send the FULL SIZE original file converted to jpeg BEFORE conversion to BW.
    Remember, it is all about image. You don't have permission to "play" with mine unless I specifically say so.

    "If you keep on doing the same thing, you might get rich. Unless of course you aren't being rewarded for what you are doing." ~ Me

    "If you don't believe in yourself, then don't expect others to believe in you." ~ Me

    "Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end." Seneca

  • 02-06-2010 10:30 PM In reply to

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     Just seeking clarification.

    lphoto:
    with no border or text other than a small copyright notice
     

    Does this mean no text in just in the image, or in the entire post? I assume from the context that it is referring to the image, not the entire post, but I was afraid to title mine because I thought I might be wrong.

  • 02-07-2010 9:31 AM In reply to

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     full size sent.  i pity your inbox

    Motto: Drive Ford, but shoot Leica

    "Civilization began with distillation." - Mark Twain

    "There is very little that good wine and dark chocolate won't fix." - Me

    Canon 20D, Canon 20D-IR
    Canon 17-40/4L, 24-70/2.8L, 200/2.8L II
    Leica 50/2 cron R, 100/2.8 APO elmarit R
    Minolta MC Rokkor 58/1.2,
    Nikon AiS: 35/1.4, 105/2.5
    Carl Zeiss 50/1.7 Planar T*
    Canon 1.4x Extender II, 580 EX
    Tons-o macro goodies
    Gitzo 1340 tripod w/ multiple columns
    Manfrotto 3275 Geared Head
    Manfrotto 488RC2 Ball head
    Manfrotto 685B Neotec Monopod

  • 02-07-2010 11:28 AM In reply to

    • swirkes
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    Garden Of The Gods
    Susann
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