POTN WORLDWIDE PHOTO DAY PART 18 7-8/7-9 --DARKNESS-

[saravrose]

Good morning all and happy friday.. the theme this week is darkness. Remember broad interpretations are allowed. so, if it's shooting a lowkey portrait or simply shooting at night, or shooting a composition that can be considered dark all are welcome... For any newcomers photos can be taken from sunup saturday through sundown sunday... Wait, i'm taking that back... just a little bit. Because the theme is darkness lets start it a little early.. so, photos can be taken starting from sundown friday night through sunday night at lets say midnight..Yeah, that should give anybody the extra nighttime hours that they might need... Good luck and happy shooting..

sari

[wu_wei0]

wow- I'm surprised none yet.
They are bound to be excellent!

~wu

[condyk]

wow- I'm surprised none yet.


Well I planned to go out last night and do some graveyard horror style shots, but time kept ticking by and it was still light outside and then I started watching TV and then by the time it was really dark I felt tired ... erm ... wasn't that I was scared or anything :o

I think this could be a good theme as so many takes to be had on it, from the straight night shot to some out of the box interpretations :D

[wu_wei0]

Well I planned to go out last night and do some graveyard horror style shots, but time kept ticking by and it was still light outside and then I started watching TV and then by the time it was really dark I felt tired ... erm ... wasn't that I was scared or anything :o

I think this could be a good theme as so many takes to be had on it, from the straight night shot to some out of the box interpretations :D

Sounds like my evening. Best laid plans of mice and photographers. . . .
AS for the theme, My thoughts are boiling with ideas!

~wu

[saravrose]

I also have some ideas for this.. But, ironically enough I am now waiting for the day to be over before I go out... not that that bugs me as it's a hundred degrees outside and not even noon yet... and Dave, I can't wait to see your 'creepy' graveyard photos...

sari

[wu_wei0]

I also have some ideas for this.. But, ironically enough I am now waiting for the day to be over before I go out... not that that bugs me as it's a hundred degrees outside and not even noon yet... and Dave, I can't wait to see your 'creepy' graveyard photos...

sari

Yuck! I feel for you. we've had a nice cool spell- 82 right now but the last couple nights have been down in the 50s. Today is the first day I've had ac on and that is mainly because of the humidity.

I did go out this am before sunup but struck out. Think it is going to have to be a studio shot of some kind just so I can slap the photo up on the LCD and then adjust focus after each shot.

~wu

[condyk]

Ok, first shot for me this weekend. The theme is darkness. Darkness holds fear for many. But fear of what? Well if you are a little King Prawn one fear is of a horrible death at the hands of a psycho chef >:( :shock: :shock:

Hope it don't give y'all nightmares :lol: :lol:

http://www.buzzdns.com/prawndiea42.jpg

[wu_wei0]

No nightmares, just thinking how tasty that little fella would be in a nice Thai dish! So what did he sacrifice his life for, Psycho Chef (other than POTN WWPD?)

~wu

[Kristina]

Picture of the Space Shuttle 'Discovery' over Grapevine, Texas on Friday, July 7th at 9:45pm...

[eenorton]

Well, I decided to go to a graveyard I've driven by a few times, Riverside Cemetery. A sign says it's "Denver's oldest, active cemetary," so I guess there may be some older *inactive* cemeteries. :) It was established in 1876 to replace the "dilapidated 1859 Denver City Cemetery." This probably seems downright modern to you folks overseas, but it's the best I could find.

I thought the clouds coorperated nicely:

http://images18.fotki.com/v328/photos/6/64353/1715345/graveyard2-vi.jpg

And I tried a conversion with this one:

http://images18.fotki.com/v331/photos/6/64353/1715345/Graveyard-vi.jpg

And I'm gonna cheat this week and add a third, just for Tommy:

http://images7.fotki.com/v152/photos/6/64353/1715345/graveyard3-vi.jpg

[Claire]

Condyk, I've always thought it but never said it aloud; you'r a sick man. :p

Kristina, I hardly saw the shuttle! But then I saw it and I like your shot. :)

eenorton, I like the conversion one a lot. And the composition in that one is good. You really were lucky with the clouds!

[condyk]

Wow, first two really nice Beth. Perfect light by the looks of it, enough to give a spooky feel while still being able to see stuff.

Nouna ... I prefer to consider myself creative rather than sick :p

[Claire]

Nouna ... I prefer to consider myself creative rather than sick :p

It's all down to individual interpretation...

[AccidentalArt]

This was taken in Amsterdam a few eeks ago. I was told the XXX on their flags and such indicated the threats to the city; flood, fire and plaque.

On thought the skulls were pretty neat as well.

This is supposedly a really, really old entry.

AA

[condyk]

Yup ... nice door. I like a good door. Amsterdam is a great place from all accounts. Dunno why I've never been. Too close to home maybe. Hey AA, we're suppose to take shots this weekend and post 'em BTW ;-) But it is cool. The skulls are good. They real ones?

[eenorton]

Wow, first two really nice Beth. Perfect light by the looks of it, enough to give a spooky feel while still being able to see stuff.

Thanks! I just downloaded a trial version of CS2 and am playing around with HDR...

[saravrose]

Here are my shots.. went for a walk downtown Nampa this evening.. had to wait around for dark.. but, it was fun...

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b130/saravrose/the%20challenge/IMG_0384.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b130/saravrose/the%20challenge/IMG_0357.jpg

[Meaty0]

I COULD'VE SWORN THIS WEEKEND'S CHALLENGE WAS "DUCKNESS"...

http://img154.imageshack.us/img154/7587/duckness0pt.jpg

Ooops! Forgot to pay the electricity bill.

http://img83.imageshack.us/img83/9723/darkness6gm.jpg

[wu_wei0]

Ooops! Forgot to pay the electricity bill.

Bigg Ooops! Looks like no Photoshop for you til the utility office opens for the week and you hand over the dough.:D

Actually, just wanted to say Nice photo!

~wu

[stewie-lives]

Hello, I'm new here, but what the heck. I just received my 17-55 EF-S in the mail, and working late on a Friday, I thought I would play around with the shutter speed and IS. This was taken at 1/5 shutter speed at F2.8...

[BLS]

For several weeks I couldn't participate in these threads because life got in the way. My mother was hospitalized, & I stepped in to help care for my Dad. I also hurt my arm so I couldn't even think about holding a camera. But things are beginning to look up now, so I sneaked out for an hour yesterday.


Beth -- My fav is your 1st one; like its composition & tone.

Kristina -- I always wanted to try star trials. How long was your exposure? Why are there no stars?

AccidentalArt -- Nice skulls!

Saravrose -- Like the mood of your 1st one.

MeatyO -- I'm enjoying the warm feeling of your shot.



My shot is hurried & makeshift & mediocre, but I enjoyed taking it. It was a welcome change of pace.


http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-8/812687/headstone.jpg

[::John::]

Ooops! Forgot to pay the electricity bill.

:lol:

Plenty of electricity here! This is the Telstra Tower on Black Mountain in Canberra:

[ofdphoto]

This one is moonlight only. It looked significantly darker to the naked eye. Dark enough for this thread? (PS: First one of these threads I've seen, I hope I'm not missing anything or breaking any rules...)

This lighthouse/bluff is called "Nobby's" and is Newcastle's signature landmark. Photo taken last night :-)

[Becky N]

There have been some great shots posted thus far, I'll be back to comment. Wanted to get mine posted before we head to church.

Went to my brothers last night and shot some remaining fireworks from last weekend. Both are hand held since I didn't take the tripod:

Both taken with 300D and 28-75 Tamron

#1 Firework - f/32; 2 sec; ISO100
http://performancephoto.us/images/Beckysgallery/060708%20Firework.jpg

#2 Sparkler fun f/32; 8 secs; ISO 100
http://performancephoto.us/images/Beckysgallery/060708%20Sparkler.jpg

[wu_wei0]

Becky- WOW on that #1! The tendrils are amazing.
Do you recall what the name was? ;) I need to put it on my shopping list; would look great on my BR or sitting room wall.

Beth- Very nice! 1 and 2 are excellent. I'll have to put that cemetary on my list for when I make it to Denver. I try to visit at least one in every town I spend more than a few hours in. Heck, sometimes just go to a town for the cemetary. :)

BLS- Very nicely composed shot. good job.

Linarms- That beach is gorgeous. Time for a walk and some sand between the toes.
I know I didn't get everyone, but the photos this week are great as usual. Now lets see if mine turn out.

~wu

[wu_wei0]

What to shoot?? Reshoot some of the Orbs series or something from Hedy's Good Bath? (that whole "2 birds with 1 stone" thing) Both have a few frames that need it. . . . Nope I need a camera I can focus for both and bubbles for the one. hmmmmm.
To my delight, I heard rain during the night-- REFLECTIONS!! To my dismay, it was still raining at 4:30 so it had to be a from porch shot. retrieve the tripod from the truck, slap on the 100mm, focus to Infinity, compose without too many obstructions, and hope for the best. 3 different subjects, all somewhat acceptable, but you get Beacon.

http://static.flickr.com/1/185492422_c6f9346547_o.jpg

WOOHOO!! Finally got it to show up! Glad I could participate this week

~wu

[eenorton]

This one is moonlight only. It looked significantly darker to the naked eye. Dark enough for this thread? (PS: First one of these threads I've seen, I hope I'm not missing anything or breaking any rules...)

This lighthouse/bluff is called "Nobby's" and is Newcastle's signature landmark. Photo taken last night :-)

If you're interested, Tommy has been keeping a running archive of each weeks competition.

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=170603

And nice shot!

[ofdphoto]

If you're interested, Tommy has been keeping a running archive of each weeks competition.

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=170603

And nice shot!

Thanks for the link ... all makes sense. Incidentally my photo meets all criteria I could find ... less than 20 miles from home, taken in the right time frame, no L glass :-D

[Kristina]

Kristina -- I always wanted to try star trials. How long was your exposure? Why are there no stars?

It was not a very long exposure at all. The streak that you see is the space shuttle which was moving pretty fast. It only took it 2 minutes to cross the entire sky. I have done startrails before...I set the focus on infinity and use Bulb for the shutter and do it for about 20 or so minutes. Depends on how long you want the trails and how dark it is. I've never tried the hour or longer exposures. I couldn't do a long exposure that night because I live right outside of dallas so the light pollution was pretty bad plus there was nearly a full moon. :)

[Becky N]

Home between church services so thought I would comment, (Curtis N and I are singing a duet for the special music at both services today) before heading back.

Condyk - The theme from Psycho is going through my head and at the same time my mouth is watering cause I love sea food:D

Kristina - Nice catch, I've seen the International Space Station but never the Shuttle, good for you.

Beth - Your conversions and composition really add to the mood in pictures, nicely done.

AccedentialArt - Have to agree, it is a very interesting door.

Sari - Nice perspective of the lamp post and I like the B&W for both pictures.

MeatyO - Very funny:lol: Also like the lighting or lack there of in #2 if you want I can send a couple of hampsters your way to spin the wheel in your generator.;)

Stewie-Lives - First welcome and congrats on the new lens, interesting perspective on your office area.

Barbara - I love how you isolated the color on this otherise grey scene. The composition certainly stirs up a lot of emotion and thought.

Kiwibloke - I think your timing was excellent on this shot, just enough of that deep blue of dusk in the background, IMHO.

Linearms - Welcome to you also, this picture is absolutely stunning from the light on the sand to the stars in the sky, simply beautiful.

Wu - I'm getting the Red X, maybe it will come up later. And thank you for your kind comment. Unfortuneatly I have no idea what the name was for this particular mortar. I just know for the money they burn in fireworks every year, I could buy some decent glass. To each their own hobby and they enjoy our pictures as we enjoy their show.

Oh - your pic showed up whilst I was typing. I really like it such a warm glow on a dreary night.

[saravrose]

This one is moonlight only. It looked significantly darker to the naked eye. Dark enough for this thread? (PS: First one of these threads I've seen, I hope I'm not missing anything or breaking any rules...)

This lighthouse/bluff is called "Nobby's" and is Newcastle's signature landmark. Photo taken last night :-)

welcome.... :D :D .. were always thrilled for newcomers.. there are a lot of previous threads that Tommy has put up as a sticky.. It generally started as a kind of photo scavanger hunt between me and CDI... and has turned into a weekly event going into it's fifth month.. The things to keep in mind is that the themes are meant to be a jumping off spot, any and all interpretations are welcome and encouraged. as for the rules, their guidelines.. I'm kind of the one driving the bus and i'm fairly notorious for being a people pleaser... The most important part to me anyway, is that folks are shooting, looking around them for ideas, and showing creativity and forethought in their comps.. as to the original ideas as to being close to home and not using L glass... pretty much not an issue any longer, use whatever you have and go whereever you like to find your shots.. Have a great time and hope to see more from you next week...:D :D

sari

[condyk]

My second contribution of the weekend in this darkness series.

Wandering through the third of my three local graveyards, and the only one I had still to visit, I came upon what was probably a murderers rubber glove, itself now dead and decaying just like to bodies of its victims :shock: :shock:

http://www.buzzdns.com/deadglove2600.jpg

[BLS]

Kiwibloke -- Nice night shot. I wouldn't even attempt it.

liunarms -- Will you be framing that tonight or tomorrow night?

Becky -- Really like that 2nd shot with its warm streaks. Reminds me of an ink blot test.

Condyk -- Whatever you're on that's doing that to you imagination should be illegal.


I got lucky & was able to get out & about again today, so I have a 2nd shot to post. This was Bike Week in town. My ears are still ringing, but I had a good time. I was surprised by how old the bikers are. Guess the younger bikers are mostly on Hondas. The bikers I saw were middle-aged & older (some were REALLY old), and were on Harley Davidsons. Well, anyway, here's my shot: skull lamps to take away the darkness. No, I didn't buy one, a decision I might regret.


http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-8/812687/Skull-Lady-2.jpg

[Becky N]

Wandering through the third of my three local graveyards, and the only one I had still to visit, I came upon what was probably a murderers rubber glove, itself now dead and decaying just like to bodies of its victims :shock: :shock:


:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: Don't know what is better the interpreatation of the theme or you imagination!!!

[Becky N]

skull lamps to take away the darkness.

They were Red, Yellow, Green, Blue, Scarlet, Black, Ochre, Peach, Ruby, Olive, Violet, Faun, Liliac, Gold, Chocolate, Mauve, Cream, Crimson, Silver, Rose, Azure, Lemon, Russet, Grey, Purple, White, Pink, Orange, Blue...

Oops...sorry, but the lyrics just from Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat popped into my head with this picture. Nice shot, hmmm, Harley Riders...Old?!?!?...careful, some of us fit into that age group.

Nice take on the theme. And thanks for the kind words. We had a fun time yesterday.

[Crashless]

http://www.vinceanido.com/gallery/d/2779-2/IMG_1196bw.jpg (http://www.vinceanido.com/blog/v/Photography/30in30/IMG_1196bw.jpg.html)

I love my nifty fifty. I've really had some fun lately taking candids at get togethers - this shot was during a poker game. I did some post-processing on this - I hope that's allowed. :)

[eenorton]

I love my nifty fifty. I've really had some fun lately taking candids at get togethers - this shot was during a poker game. I did some post-processing on this - I hope that's allowed. :)

Sure it's allowed! Not too many rules in this game. :) And I like the processing you did on this shot. Very nice.

[Becky N]

this shot was during a poker game

Nice Shot, very cool.

[Crashless]

Thanks norton and becky!

condyk: "King Prawn" - Awesome interpretation! Very scarey, and grousomely depicted. Love it.
"Murder Glove" - How bizzare! It looks like a face peeled off. Very freaky looking.

Kristina: That's a great capture. How did you track where it was going to be?

eenorton: Eerie pictures. I like the first one the most. Looks like a movie poster.

AccidentalArt: How wierd. The skulls are really creapey.

saravrose: I really like the second one with the street lamp. Great light and shadow.

Meaty0: Love the duck! Very funny. The light in the portait is really nice.

stewie-lives: That's pretty impressive lens work. IS is a cool technology, isn't it?

BLS: Gravesite: Very pretty composition. I like the way you lined up the rows.

Skulls: I guess there's a niche for everything. They'd be perfect for a Halloween party!

kiwibloke: What an odd looking structure. It reminds me of the Space Needle in Seattle, Washington.

linarms: WOW. That is an amazing scene. I can't believe you were able to expose all those stars, and it's so strange how the waves even out over a long exposure. Beautiful!

Becky N: Now those are cool fireworks shots! It looks like electricity.

wu_wei0: What luck! That's a great shot. The reflections on the cement really give it a great quality.

Great job everyone! Very fun topic!

[wu_wei0]

wu_wei0: What luck! That's a great shot. The reflections on the cement really give it a great quality.
Thanks! I would have loved to have more reflection actually - or more shots of mainly reflection but I was getting wet- or rather the camera was! :)

Love your interpretation. until you look really closely it feels as though it could be a shot of one of those old-time gentlemen gamblers/rogues. Step out of that room and be on deck of an old paddle steamer. Were there can-can dancers for entertainment? ;)

~wu

[wu_wei0]

My second contribution of the weekend in this darkness series.

Wandering through the third of my three local graveyards, and the only one I had still to visit, I came upon what was probably a murderers rubber glove, itself now dead and decaying just like to bodies of its victims :shock: :shock:

http://www.buzzdns.com/deadglove2600.jpg

Whoa! Super take on darkness! I'm pleased to see your villian was practicing "safe slaughter"- we can't be too careful out there these days.

It does have a strange face evident. Silent scream of the victim captured for posterity, you think?

~wu

[Kristina]

Kristina: That's a great capture. How did you track where it was going to be?
Thanks! I used this website (http://spaceflight.nasa.gov/realdata/sightings/) and it tells exactly what time it will be passing over and what direction it will be going. Luckily it was in the sky for about 2 minutes so I had some time to figure out exactly where it was going.

[saravrose]

wonderful shots.. I love the poker player... Dave, we can always count on you for a new perspective...

sari

[ofdphoto]

linarms: WOW. That is an amazing scene. I can't believe you were able to expose all those stars, and it's so strange how the waves even out over a long exposure. Beautiful!

Thanks for this and the other positive feedback. Very encouraging :-)

Some brilliant shots here... I especially like wu_wei0's interpretation, it has a very foreboding yet strangely warm feel ... great capture. And Becky N's handheld fireworks shots are very unique ... well done!

[wu_wei0]

Linarms- Thanks - I'm pleased you like it and amazed I got anything shot at all.:)

Kiwibloke- that is a gorgeous shot- I think of a jeweled minarette
Stewie-Lives- Welcome! A truly "dark" image for me-- thanks for the nightmare!! ;) ;) j/k brought back long days in the cubicle farm trying to break the coders' last version of our software. Come to think of it, I kinda miss breaking stuff.:D

Kristina- Cool! It seems amazing you could pick it out with all the spillover light from the metro. Good job!

AccidentalArt-what a great facade. Did you go through? Is it a city gate? What is on the other side?

Sari- Love the bench! somber mood- peaceful darkness between the bustle of the days. And thanks to you and CDI for such a great idea.

Looking forward to next week. :D

~wu

[Woolburr]

http://www.pbase.com/woolburr/image/63251314.jpg
Nightfall in the woods.

[Claire]

I feel bad for not commenting on all shots individually, but they are all really cool!

Becky, really cool fireworks!
Linarms, wow, if that was only moonlight, then that's a really good shot!
Condyk, you're sick man. :p

[Meaty0]

Yes; after all this mutual back-patting, I'm feeling a bit guilty. Too many entries to comment on each one individually, so a big WELL DONE TO EVERYBODY! (And I agree, condyk is one sick puppy!):D

[::John::]

Condyk has always been a sick puppy but, hell, he is OUR sick puppy and I am thinking we wouldn't have it any other way :)

Fantastic pictures again, people. Really fantastic and comforting to see so many variations on a 'theme'. It proves that imagination is never lost.

[Claire]

(And I agree, condyk is one sick puppy!):D

Actually, I did suggest to him that he should do a prawn sequence. You know, the prawn being chased by the knife, the knife killing the prawn and then a shot of his beloved graveyard with a tombstone for the prawn....

Does this make me as sick, or sicker? :lol:

P.S. I will try to take some shots today!

[Meaty0]

Mmmmm....Prawns!

[Becky N]

Nightfall in the woods.

Nice, it conjures up memories of the change in sounds as evening arrives from the birds and business of day to the crickets and calmness of night.

[BLS]

Crashless -- Nice job with the poker shot. The DOF & comp focus on the player while letting us see some of the environs.

[condyk]

Actually, I did suggest to him that he should do a prawn sequence. You know, the prawn being chased by the knife, the knife killing the prawn and then a shot of his beloved graveyard with a tombstone for the prawn.... Does this make me as sick, or sicker? :lol:

Remember the classic KISS - Keep It Simple Stupid. An elegantly stupid idea like Prawn Murder requires little embelishment ;)

I likee this weeks theme. I likee this weekly thing.

[Claire]

Remember the classic KISS - Keep It Simple Stupid. An elegantly stupid idea like Prawn Murder requires little embelishment ;)

I likee this weeks theme. I likee this weekly thing.

:p :p

[In2Photos]

Dave- Lovely prawn shot. Looks mighty tasty. Is that cocktail sauce?

Kristina- Space shuttle huh? Pretty cool.

Beth- The sky definitely cooperated. Wonderful photos.

Sari- I love the style of smaller downtown cities/towns. They have such a warm inviting look to them.

Paul- Duckness, now that was funny. I had a similar idea for your second shot, but never got around to it.

Stewie- Interesting shot. Were you the only one "working" late?

Barbara- Doesn't look "makeshift" to me. Definitely a keeper.

Kiwi- That tower is cool looking. What function does it serve?

linarms- That is a fabulous shot. I just love it. Welcome.

Becky- very cool firework shots. I hope to get some next year. Had to go to bed early this year.

wu- very nice. I really like the green glow on the streets.

Dave again- You might not get this but is that OJ's glove?

Barbara again- I know a few of those "old" bikers. Don't ever call them old though.;) I think those skulls would freak me out if I walked into someone's home and they had one.

Crash- Where is the smoke?:D Poker shots always have cigarettes, even though I hate it. I am always the only non-smoker.

Dan- I don't think I want to be in those woods alone when the sun goes down.:)

As for my shots, well there are none. I took zero shots this weekend for a multitude of reasons. I was really clueless for the first time as well until last night. My wife went to the store and decided to get a brownie mix, ice cream, and whipped cream for a sundae. I planned to take a shot for the theme, but it looked too good to wait.

[Crashless]

Thanks wu, savavrose and BLS, I really appriciate the comments.


Crash- Where is the smoke?:D Poker shots always have cigarettes, even though I hate it. I am always the only non-smoker.


:) I KNOW!!! I was shocked because there was only one smoker in the group this weekend (it was a bachelor party). I did bring some cigars, but since we were in a non-smoking hotel, we decided not to light up. But I agree, I would have loved a little haze in that shot - I'm a sucker for volumetric lighting. :rolleyes:


As for my shots, well there are none. I took zero shots this weekend for a multitude of reasons. I was really clueless for the first time as well until last night. My wife went to the store and decided to get a brownie mix, ice cream, and whipped cream for a sundae. I planned to take a shot for the theme, but it looked too good to wait.

LOL, I know that feeling. Definitely guilty of the same thing a few times.:oops:

[wu_wei0]

My wife went to the store and decided to get a brownie mix, ice cream, and whipped cream for a sundae. I planned to take a shot for the theme, but it looked too good to wait.

That sweet, chocolatey, darkness would win out with me every time! Besides- with good lighting and careful composition it would get all melty and that would be a horrid waste. Had to use all those food shot tricks when I was shooting that stuff for catalogues and menus all those years ago. Not so tasty, but held up to a session quite nicely.

Hmmmm, not one chocolate shot, after all the talk about it earlier.

~wu

[condyk]

Dave- Lovely prawn shot. Looks mighty tasty. Is that cocktail sauce? Dave again- You might not get this but is that OJ's glove?

Cocktail Sauce ... I cut myself to produce that glutinous splat of blood sir :mad:

Not really ;) It was a simple mix of tomato paste and water, lightly blended to get the exact right consistency. I then 'curved' it a bit to get the dark red colour ;)

I do get the OJ gag. We have TV in England you know and many of us enjoy watching US comedy courtroom shows. Wasn't he featured on Judge Judy one week (or year!!) :p

[Claire]

That sweet, chocolatey, darkness would win out with me every time! Besides- with good lighting and careful composition it would get all melty and that would be a horrid waste. Had to use all those food shot tricks when I was shooting that stuff for catalogues and menus all those years ago. Not so tasty, but held up to a session quite nicely.

Hmmmm, not one chocolate shot, after all the talk about it earlier.

~wu

Wu,
Oh my. I forgot about the chocolate thing. Now I have to go and buy chocolate! All for the sake of this thread of course.

[tommykjensen]

Wu,
Oh my. I forgot about the chocolate thing. Now I have to go and buy chocolate! All for the sake of this thread of course.

Ohh what sacrifices we make. I haven't had any real oportunity to shoot during the weekend so I just got back from the store and am going to try and take a photo or 2 now :lol:

[Claire]

Tommy,
You brought ice cream & chocolate sauce for the shoot? ;)

[tommykjensen]

Hehe I forgot the sauce but I got the triple chocolate icecream :p

[wu_wei0]

Wu,
Oh my. I forgot about the chocolate thing. Now I have to go and buy chocolate! All for the sake of this thread of course.

Claire,
What a selfless woman you are! The sacrifices we make for POTN. . .;) :D

(I forgot it on my Sat morning walk and never left the house again. I regretted it all weekend, too!:cry: for the sake of the thread of course.:rolleyes:)

Tommy, you too are such a trooper! to care so much, to risk life and limb (well at least waistline), just for us! Kudos!! ;)
~wu

[tommykjensen]

Here goes. Product photos is not something I usually do.

I added some of my favortite sweet liquorice to add some more darkness.

92820



Hmm now I better start eating the chocolate before it melts in the heat :lol:

[wu_wei0]

Hooray for Tommy!

Yuummmmmm for chocolate! ;)

~wu

[In2Photos]

Nice Tommy. Maybe I will run home and make that sundae again and post it up for viewing.

[saravrose]

wonderful shot Tommy... I don't recognize any of the chocoloate candy?... and I wanna know what it is?.. hehe...

sari

[tommykjensen]

It is marzipan covered with chocolate and on one of them also some nuts.

Homemade from the local "Føtex" ie "Wallmart" or similar ;-)

[saravrose]

It is marzipan covered with chocolate and on one of them also some nuts.

Homemade from the local "Føtex" ie "Wallmart" or similar ;-)

jeez we only have snickers and peanutbutter cups... ;) :D

sari

[tommykjensen]

So You don't have Anton Berg marzipan ?

[saravrose]

So You don't have Anton Berg marzipan ?

never heard of it... :( ..

[In2Photos]

Me either sari. Still looks good though, Tommy.

Well I am going to sneak in a shot of my sundae. This one is smaller as I try to eat healthy as much as possible and 2 in 2 days isn't good. I also had to stick it in the freezer because my tripod was giving me problems.

92830

[Claire]

I had an Anton Berg I was gonna shoot, but I kinda ended up eating it... :o

Hey, they're small & perfect size to nibble on! Uh,uh, yeah, so I'm on a diet. Don't look at me like that! Bah, ok. NO ice cream for me this week. I promise!



:D

[ibdb]

I was amazed nobody had gone down the chocolate road before. I setup my tripod last night before going to bed and took a few variations on the theme:

[Becky N]

Yum, yum, yummy Tommy, Mike and Ibdb, you're killing me here, must resist the tempation and stick to the yogurt with fresh fruit.:cry:

[cfpackerfan]

I love all the contributions this week!
I am a little behind because we just got home from our camping trip and I am still going through all my pictures....anyone mind if I post late? I should have something ready to show in a couple hours. (Yawn)

[wu_wei0]

Yum, yum, yummy Tommy, Mike and Ibdb, you're killing me here, must resist the tempation and stick to the yogurt with fresh fruit.:cry:

Forget it, Becky. It is futile. We cannot resist. Let's just all get together at my place, indulge (in moderation;)), regale each other with tales of wonder, and enjoy.
Of course, any photos of the epicurian chocolate feast don't come back to POTN! Neither do the ones of the pig out :lol::lol:

~wu

[cfpackerfan]

OK, here we go, I'm barely squeeking in under the wire... :) AND I'm posting 3 pics. (I'm feeling quite the rebel, let me tell ya!)
Spent the weekend in the mountains, and when the sun goes down, there is no shortage of darkness. :p So here is day 2 in chronological order...

1. Sun going down....


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v436/cfpackerfan/IMG_6103.jpg

2. Moon coming up...


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v436/cfpackerfan/IMG_6393_2.jpg

3. Neice going out... :lol:


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v436/cfpackerfan/IMG_6355_2.jpg

[saravrose]

great shots Cat... looks like you had a great weekend...

So,folks.. any ideas for next week..?

[cfpackerfan]

I have been thinking about 'transformation'
Something that starts out as one thing, and becomes another. Could yield some interesting ideas.

[Meaty0]

How about a shot or two of our favourite Pub/Hotel/Bar/Brewery/Beer? Even if you don't drink...it might be a pub that you think is architecturally interesting or famous. Or maybe just a pic with a BEER theme....mmmmmm beeeeeerrrrr!

[Claire]

All that chocolate...mmm....

[ozmutley]

Hi all,

I've been reading the forums for a long time now but haven't posted (up until now).
However after seeing the this topic I felt that I had to share this shot that I took over the weekend.

C&C welcome


Dave

[saravrose]

Hi all,

I've been reading the forums for a long time now but haven't posted (up until now).
However after seeing the this topic I felt that I had to share this shot that I took over the weekend.

C&C welcome


Dave

welcome to POTN.. and glad to see you've joined in on the challenge.. there's quite a bit of history on this thread that Tommy has put up as a sticky.... great shot by the way.. the lighting is perfect...:D

[condyk]

I've been reading the forums for a long time now but haven't posted (up until now). However after seeing the this topic I felt that I had to share this shot that I took over the weekend.


Welcome Oz ... I must point out, as a business process consultant, that I can see that the workflow the ladies are engaged in is highly inefficient. Two of them could be made redundant or redeployed and the water would still reach the lower bowl perfectly on time, on budget and on quality. Any additional spillage cost would be easily recouped by this extra efficiency.

[Becky N]

We cannot resist. Let's just all get together at my place, indulge (in moderation;)), regale each other with tales of wonder, and enjoy.
Of course, any photos of the epicurian chocolate feast don't come back to POTN! Neither do the ones of the pig out :lol::lol:

OK, you twisted my arm, I'm there.:lol: :lol:

[Becky N]

So here is day 2 in chronological order...

3. Neice going out... :lol:

Great series, I'm glad you rebeled and posted #3 it is too precious.

[Becky N]

haven't posted (up until now).

Oz - Welcome, I certainly hope this isn't your last post. Very nice photo.

Condyke - :lol: :lol: :lol: admittedly I agree with your analysis of the work flow, I think this picture illustrates with inefficiency is art.;)

All - Throwing out an idea, not necessarily for this weekend but to ponder. Something I have been thinking about doing and thought it might work with this thread as well...

We could designate one weekend a month (1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th), for a year, to take a picture of the same outdoor place every month as a study in the change of seasons. It could be a landscape, a tree, etc.

This would also free up 11 weekends where we wouldn't have to think of a theme or what to shoot. (Only the first weekend would we have to make that decision)

Feel free to comment good or bad on the thought of this little experiment.

[wu_wei0]

We could designate one weekend a month (1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th), for a year, to take a picture of the same outdoor place every month as a study in the change of seasons. It could be a landscape, a tree, etc.


Becky- I really like this idea. I do it for my study ('though for social and economic changes rather than art) and have done it once for a friend who was away from the states and missed autumn colors. It started with me mailing a shot to ask for help with a focus problem and turned inot a running joke. I kept it up, shot the tree weekly through spring (although he didn't get all those shots) and kept up the storyline. I don't know about him but I enjoyed watching the change of season and the neighborhood. The story brough me plenty of smiles as well. I should go back and see it in summer.

~wu

[::John::]

Kiwi- That tower is cool looking. What function does it serve?

Sorry to take a while to reply - it's been busy and now we have visitors...

That tower is known as the Telstra Tower - Telstra is a telco here in Australia. I have some daylight shots of the tower that shows all the communication dishes and aerials - it is the major communication tower for the city of Canberra and one of the more obvious landmarks there.

Thanks for the comments.

[cfpackerfan]

We could designate one weekend a month (1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th), for a year, to take a picture of the same outdoor place every month as a study in the change of seasons. It could be a landscape, a tree, etc.

I think that is a GREAT idea! :D

[tommykjensen]

All - Throwing out an idea, not necessarily for this weekend but to ponder. Something I have been thinking about doing and thought it might work with this thread as well...

We could designate one weekend a month (1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th), for a year, to take a picture of the same outdoor place every month as a study in the change of seasons. It could be a landscape, a tree, etc.

This would also free up 11 weekends where we wouldn't have to think of a theme or what to shoot. (Only the first weekend would we have to make that decision)

Feel free to comment good or bad on the thought of this little experiment.

The idea is good. Kind of like the photo a day. though I don't have anything close by I would want to photograph once a month.

I think if this were to be done it would require a better way of displaying the photos than a thread. Since the purpose is to show how season changes all previous photos should be easily available.

[saravrose]

great idea Becky and I really like it.. I do agree with Tommy that all photos should be able to be displayed, maybe a gallery similar to the one for nifty?... but, as a way of encorporating the shots into themes for the photo day is nice.. it will give everybody a small break from composition hunting.. I do think that the shots don't necessarily have to be identical each month but just of the same area showing the different colors, textures etc..

sari

sari

[condyk]

All - Throwing out an idea, not necessarily for this weekend but to ponder. Something I have been thinking about doing and thought it might work with this thread as well...

We could designate one weekend a month (1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th), for a year, to take a picture of the same outdoor place every month as a study in the change of seasons. It could be a landscape, a tree, etc.

This would also free up 11 weekends where we wouldn't have to think of a theme or what to shoot. (Only the first weekend would we have to make that decision)

I don't think we need a solution to not having shooting ideas as we have plenty and always manage to choose one. I doubt that will change anytime soon. Anyway, as an idea it has its own merits. On my last big trip we took shots of each other every week for over 6 months I think. That was really interesting. I still can't quite believe I dyed my hair blonde one time and also wore a cowboy hat another :lol: :lol:

So, shooting the same thing every month would be fine by me. We need to be careful of wandering too far from the original item we first shoot or it loses relevance: just another shot from some general area. It is the changes in the specific 'thing' that seems to make it interesting to me. That would need some thought. Changes could be in the object, when we shoot, how we shoot, what we shoot it with, etc.

I also agree with Tommy that a means of displaying those changes in a simple way would enhance the idea. Again, danger is point of the exercise becomes lost unless there is an easy compare and contrast of ones own images.

[cfpackerfan]

Just another thought...
Maybe a seperate monthly thread devoted to the "comparisons and contrasts of change" theme would work nicely.
I like the idea, and it is definitely something I would have fun doing, but I am wondering if it would fit into the context of the WWPD.

[tommykjensen]

The problem is presentation. I don't think a monthly thread will work very well because You really need to see each contributors photos isolated so You really see the transition.

So here is a thought. First I need to say that there is no guarantee that this can be done. Because we are at a stage where each new forum is evaluated very carefully. And new forums need to be warrented to be created.

Anyway my idea is this: One new forum. Each member can only have ONE thread. Each member can only post in his/her own thread. Each post should only be the photo and maybe time when it was shot. There would be an issue for those that do not have own hosting due to the 2 attachments per thread limit. Discussion could take place in a monthly thread in this forum. Also Pekka may not like the idea since these threads would practically be a gallery (special one granted but still a gallery which Pekka do not want here).

Anybody is free to suggest that in the forum talk if they want to.

[In2Photos]

...Anybody is free to suggest that in the forum talk if they want to.

Is that a "hint hint" ;) .


Kiwi- thanks for explaining the tower.

[saravrose]

Okay.. so the idea of having a 'show us your seasons'.. kind of thread needs to be introduced to Pekka with maybe a 'pretty please, may we' attached... I do think it's an idea worth some more thought... But, as for next weekend what would we like to shoot?...any ideas from previous weeks that we would like to bring up again?.. or any new ideas that anybody has?...

sari

[condyk]

Okay.. so the idea of having a 'show us your seasons'...

I'm not really interested in 'seasons' but I like the bigger idea. I don't see a need to restrict it.

[Claire]

Is it that hard to just fix our own external gallery if we want the "seasons" idea?

[Becky N]

The problem is presentation. I don't think a monthly thread will work very well because You really need to see each contributors photos isolated so You really see the transition.


First let me thank you all for your interest in the idea.

Tommy, I had wondered about the best way to see the changes from month to the next. Unfortunately I'm not very astute to the various methods for displaying our photos other than attaching through the thread or linking to our web site, a process I was finely able to do without Curtis N's help this past weekend. :rolleyes: So I'll go with whatever those who are more knowledgable suggest.

I'm not really interested in 'seasons' but I like the bigger idea. I don't see a need to restrict it.


Agree, Condyk, the subject could be anything that changes over the course of a year. My thought was to capture what we see as subtle changes that in reality happen quite quickly.

But, as for next weekend what would we like to shoot?...


Well, Sari, I have no ideas...Curtis N and I have a family reunion, not ours, to shoot this weekend. Hopefully I'll be able to fit the theme in somehow,:) whatever it might be.

[Crashless]

Yeah, I think limiting to seasons wouldn't be any fun for those of us in places like southern California that really don't have any seasons. We just get Summer and not-as-hot-as-summer. ;)

[tommykjensen]

Is it that hard to just fix our own external gallery if we want the "seasons" idea?

No it is pretty easy.

The trick with this will be management of the userid and password. Either 2-3-4 people should be entrusted to upload all photos or the password/userid should be exchanged via PM. The best will be if a service have a master user with the option to create subuser so if the subuser is compromised the masteruser is still under control of one or 2 persons here. But I don't know if such a service exists. I can check the services I have tested (see link in my signature).

[BLS]

Let's see ... ideas for next week:

1. Motion, aka playing with shutter speed. Freezing/blurring motion.
2. DOF, aka playing with aperture. Bokeh/hyperfocal.
3. Patterns
4. Using leading lines in composition
5. Environmental portraits
6. Communication
7. People working or playing

That's a start.

[BLS]

Just thought of another one:

Out of place -- things/people that seem not to belong where thay are, like an apple in a bin of oranges, or a white petunia in a bed of red ones.

[Meaty0]

Please...something easy again...we only have 2 days to think about it. A sunrise, sunset, silhouette (of ourselves?)

[wu_wei0]

the old "title of a song" stand by or one of the 7 deadly sins (and they can all be done without nekkidness. lol)
~wu

[saravrose]

just an idea and y'all feel free to tell me i'm nuts.. but, what about a processing... show us the before and after of a composition.. why we make the choices to process a shot a certain way and how we think it improves/enhances a composition... it would give us a free reign to shoot whatever it is we want to shoot.... maybe a way to explore how the creative process doesn't end when the shutter goes off.... Now, I know the point is to shoot (heck I made up the rules).. but, there is a whole other side of photography that we hear over and over that those new to photography have issues with... Newbies feel as though processing is 'cheating' and shouldn't be necessary if we take a photo correctly, but I know from experience that the things we do to tweak, correct improve a photo can be just as important as taking the shot in the first place. this could work for the minimalists approach as well as the saturation junkies... anyway, y'all tell me what ya think......

sari

[Claire]

I also vote for something easy this week. I'm just too tired and lazy to really think of something creative.

And yeah, I was gonna post two pics for the past weekend's theme, but I've been at home sick and the work laptop batteries died. I'll post tomorrow instead!

[eenorton]

I've been at home sick and the work laptop batteries died.

:cry: Well that's a double whammy!! Hope you're feeling better soon.

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[Becky N]

the old "title of a song"


what about a processing...

Both these suggestions appeal to me and very doable with the shoot we have scheduled for this weekend...or we can K.I.S. (Keep It Simple)

[ibdb]

I like the processing theme for this week. It is certainly an area that I need to learn a lot more about, and I'm always interested in seeing how and why others do what they do to get some of the images I see here.

On the "time-lapse" idea -- Bryan Peterson suggests a similar exercise in Understanding Exposure. Pick a subject -- any subject -- and take repeated shots of it weekly for a year. He suggests shooting looking North, East, South, West and in the morning, mid-day and evening.

For a POTN weekend project, you could shoot the same subject at different times of day to see how different qualities of light affect the outcome of your shot.

[BLS]

About the processing idea, if I'm understanding it correctly -- It's okay, but doesn't excite me. My keyboard says it's looking forward to it, but my lens says it's going to feel neglected. Guess I've always enjoyed being behind a lens more than being behind a keyboard.

Maybe we could have a 2-part "combo" weekend. 1) We pick and shoot a theme as usual. Then, we select one theme shot and 2) post it two ways -- before & after processing.

[Becky N]

Maybe we could have a 2-part "combo" weekend. 1) We pick and shoot a theme as usual. Then, we select one theme shot and 2) post it two ways -- before & after processing.

Barb, this is a great idea!!!!

[Crashless]

Barb, this is a great idea!!!!

I like the idea too, but we still aren't any closer to a theme.... :rolleyes::lol:

What about 'Old vs. New' or 'Age'?

[cfpackerfan]

Let's see ... ideas for next week:

1. Motion, aka playing with shutter speed. Freezing/blurring motion.
2. DOF, aka playing with aperture. Bokeh/hyperfocal.
3. Patterns
4. Using leading lines in composition
5. Environmental portraits
6. Communication
7. People working or playing

That's a start.

These are good ideas. :D
I like 1 and 2.

[saravrose]

I like the DOF idea.. as a theme it definately leaves everyone a lot of room to play..

sari

[tommykjensen]

I like DOF too.

[joayne]

DOF, please :rolleyes:

[In2Photos]

DOF is always an easy one. I did it for side by side week.

[saravrose]

So DOF with a processing before and after twist?... I like the idea, leaves a lot of room to take what we want... remember red?.. everybody had a great time and the shots were great.. so, any last thoughts or opinions?...

sari

[condyk]

USIng DOF is such an art. We can all use a large or small aperture, if light is for or against us, but how many really think about how DOF can be used creatively before we take the shot or how Bokah can enhace the impact of a shot? I think it would be a nice 'practice' to make conscious use of DOF and then present perhaps the before shot and the after post-processing version. Some of the purists feel you must never fiddle once the shot is framed, but I think that is twaddle tho' they can do what they prefer themselves. It depends to me. Most of my shots are shot knowing how I will crop and PP them afterwards.

[saravrose]

USIng DOF is such an art. We can all use a large or small aperture, if light is for or against us, but how many really think about how DOF can be used creatively before we take the shot or how Bokah can enhace the impact of a shot? I think it would be a nice 'practice' to make conscious use of DOF and then present perhaps the before shot and the after post-processing version. Some of the purists feel you must never fiddle once the shot is framed, but I think that is twaddle tho' they can do what they prefer themselves. It depends to me. Most of my shots are shot knowing how I will crop and PP them afterwards.

well said Dave :D :D

[Becky N]

So DOF with a processing before and after twist

Works for me. :D

[cfpackerfan]

:D Sounds good!

[Claire]

Ok, cool with me. :) But I have no clue what to shoot or do PP-wise. I only tweak layers, curves and sharpen majority of my photos.

[wu_wei0]

SOunds great. I think I may even have the use of a camera; if I can get myself to accept the offer.

~wu