Canon DSLR Speed Challenge #94--Old

[Jason C]

Canon DSLR Speed Challenge #94 -
Old

Please post your images of subject matter that you determine best conveys "Old": people, delapitated buildings, abandoned rusty cars, dead trees, etc. If it's "Old", post it. The interpretation is yours, so be creative and have fun!

This challenge begins when posted, and will end at 6:00 pm Pacific time Sunday April 12, 2009. Winner of this challenge will be announced shortly thereafter.

Standard Rules apply:
Photo Submissions:

1. Camera - Any Canon DSLR Camera
2. Time - any on-topic photo taken at any time is eligible, although photos that have won other competitions should NOT be entered.
3. Size - Please see the Image posting rules. (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=194510)
4. Post-Processing - do whatever you like and the host will decide if it works.
5. Posting - * ONE PHOTO per photographer in each challenge.* Photo Name in the message subject line.* Camera model & lens used.* Notes -- post brief EXIF data including ISO, shutter speed and aperture used.
6. Commenting - No commenting during challenge. When the posting is closed and a winner has been declared, comments can be made in this thread.
7. Have FUN!

One challenge every week, on the following schedule:

* New Topic - After winner is declared.
* Posting Starts - Right after topic is announced.
* Posting Ends - 6:00 p.m. Pacific Time Sunday April 12, 2009.
* Winner from this competition decides the theme of the next one (and judges it for a winner) after this competition is closed.

Previous winners (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=299375)

[mikerault]

Ok I'll start...

Canon 20D, 17x85mm at 47mm, F/10, 1/125 sec, iso400

Amsterdam

[MSJGD]

In China, tricycle that delivers charcoal sticks.

http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r12/jgdphoto/0059-2-1.jpg

10D
1/250 sec
f/4.5
ISO 100
50.0 mm

[airfrogusmc]

Old lock and door

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/Road/IMG_9972.jpg

5D 85L
ISO 100
1/200 at f/2.8
manual
spot

[tonylong]

Spiked

http://www.pbase.com/tonylong/image/108585587/original.jpg

Canon EOS-1D Mark III, Canon EF 100-400
1/1600s f/4.5 at 120.0mm iso800

[Nistelrooydude]

40D + 24-70L
52mm
1/2000 seconds at f/2.8
ISO 400
EXB +0.33
35mm Evaluative Metering

Madam One-Tooth

http://hrephoto.smugmug.com/photos/460679308_kHeT4-L.jpg

[John_B]

I don't think it takes credit cards or quarters ;)

Hello Old

http://johnbdigital.com/misc/hello_old.jpg

Technical Details
for Hello Old

Camera - Canon EOS 40D
Film / Media - SanDisk Ultra II 2.0GB
Lens - Canon EF-s 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5
Shooting Mode - Manual
Tv( Shutter Speed ) - 1/60
Av( Aperture Value ) - 8
Metering Mode - Spot
ISO Speed - 100
Focal Length - 10 mm
Flash - On
Flash Type - External E-TTL 580ex
White Balance - Flash
AF Mode - One-Shot
Color Space - sRGB
Camera set to Jpeg

[drchrisdvm2009]

A Little Rusty


Camera - Canon XSi
Lens - Canon EF-S 18-55 3.5-5.6
Shooting Mode - Aperture priority
Tv( Shutter Speed ) - 1/30
Av( Aperture Value ) - 7.1
Metering Mode - Pattern
ISO Speed - 100
Focal Length - 36 mm
Flash - On
Flash Type - External E-TTL 580ex II
White Balance - Flash
AF Mode - One-Shot

(This is my first post of a photo, if it doesn't come out, can anyone help me? :-) Thanks!)

[Flo]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/emmaloudawg/cattleseawall/ch.jpg




Camera Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT
Date/Time: 2007:11:13 14:18:22
Resolution: 626 x 511
Flash Used: No
Focal Length: 38.0mm (35mm equivalent: 340m...
CCD Width: 4.02mm
Exposure Time: 0.0031 s (1/320)
Aperture: f/11.0
ISO Equiv.: 400

[Daniel2000]

"Lock Down"
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh26/Daniel2000/architecture/_MG_6957prise2small.jpg

40D + 17-85 IS
1/125"
f/8
ISO 100

[dilorenzo1954]

Ol' Harvey

Camera: Canon EOS 5D
Lens: EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM
Focal Length: 28mm
Av: f/4.5
Tv: 1/400 sec
ISO: 100
Exposure: Manual
Metering: Pattern
Processing: CS4

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3653/3427602331_8c09702ddf_b_d.jpg

[Kendoway]

Battle scarred old male Lion...

http://i40.tinypic.com/xn5h7n.jpg

Rebel XT
1/125 sec.
F7.1
Focal Length 112mm
ISO 400
Some color balancing and grain added.

[-g-]

Old Pier

85mm
f/11
30 seconds
ISO 400

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3463/3359260408_cc3f9156e1_o.jpg

[lavanut]

This old flag is showing its signs of age.

"Ol' Glory"
356311

Model: 40D
Shutter Speed: 1/250 sec
Exposure Program: Manual
F-Stop: f/8.0
Aperture Value: f/8
ISO Speed Ratings: 100
Focal Length: 56.0 mm
Lens: EF-S17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

[wiliam00]

An old broken boat at Baltimore Harbor, MD USA
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3171/3285871403_c9f844b548_b.jpg
Canon XS 1000D
Shutter speed: 1/125 s
F stop: f11
ISO 200
Focal length: 28mm
Lens EF-S 28-135mm IS USM

[Jason C]

Okay, the challenge has closed. I am in the process of critiqueing and writing my 'the winner is' post. Thank you all for your entries, and please no discussion until I have posted the 'winner' post.

Jason C

[Jason C]

Now that the Canon DSLR Speed Challenge #94--OLD has come to a close, I now have the honour of selecting one photograph out of many brilliant entries as the winner of this challenge.

First and foremost I wish to thank the entrants for making my job difficult, for you have posted some great photographs, however, I can only choose one for the top spot.

I will post a brief critique of every entrant followed by my choice for the winner of this speed challenge. I am by no means a professional critique-er, however I will attempt to convey how I look at and am drawn into your images as best I can: what I like and or what I would like to have seen.

So here goes, in order of posting:


mikerault (Mike) "Amsterdam" : I love contrast and your image has it. I like your old subject's pose, along with his old bike. However, my eye keeps drifting to the upper left and right corners of your image to what appears to be a drop box and an ATM. I think a tighter crop would isolate your subject better, or perhaps opening up your lens to f/4.5 with that lens. Otherwise a great capture.

MSJGD (Jean-Guy) "In China..." : I am always impressed with your captures, Jean, including this one. That is one old seat that has seen some duty over the years. I like how your image is desaturated and that my eye is drawn to the seat. I think I would have gone with a tighter composition, but that's just me. Great work.

airfrogusmc (Allen) "Old lock and door" : Another technique I really like is the use of a limited DOF to isolate a subject, as you have done here with your capture, Allen. Rule of thirds WITH rust along with texture. Very nice indeed. I'd like to see a hair more contrast, but that's me. Simple yet effective.

tonylong (Tony) "Spiked" : Wood, rust and texture, always very nice along with some great compression with your 100-400. I enjoy your subjects but my eyes keep drifting to the bright dead space on top. Now it may be my monitor but your image appears a hair over expossed--could be my monitor. Good capture.

Nistelrooydude (Henry) "Madam one-tooth" : That is one old woman, and that tooth is priceless. I'm not thrilled with the vignette, but I do love the exposure. I would really love to see her face closer, with all of those fabulous wrinkles and that glorious tooth. Very nice capture.

John_B (John) "Hello Old" : Yeah, rust, metal and wood with an old object. Nice composition with nice lighting. I wish that old photograph on the wall behind the phone's rusty mouthpiece was not there, but it's not bad. Nice border, too. Good work.

drchrisdvm2009 (Chris ?) "A little Rusty" : That car has sure seen some hisrtory, and those bullet holes add to the drama of the capture. Once again, I would like to be closer to the subject to really appreciate the bullet holes and the light shining through those holes onto the interior of the car. Very nice capture.

Flo (Gail) "Untitled" : Simple and effective. I love the shadow of the handle and the shading of the door. I looked at this image at several different orientations trying to see if one worked better--your's is the best angle. Very nice capture.

Daniel2000 (Daniel) "Lock Down" : I really like old buildings, and looking at a capture like yours gets me to thinking about that building's history. Straight forward composition with lots of texture from the bricks to the peeling paint on the doors. Very nice post, if any. I would like to be closer to the doors and the surrounding bricks, but that's just me. Very nice capture.

dilorenzo1954 (Ed) "Ol' Harvey" : Ed, you are another photograper whose images I always enjoy looking at. Metal, rust, contrast, texture with a very interesting subject, I like it. I like your pp, but I'm not a huge fan of the vignetter even though I understand the reason for using it. However, the technique that you used works. Very nice photograph.

Kendoway (Chris) "Battle scarred old male lion..." : That lion has seen some action! Reminds me of what Scar from The Lion King would look like in the flesh. I love the tight composition, and the eyes are intense with a story behind them. Very nice.

Geno DM (Geno ?) "Old Pier" : What a beautiful capture. Color and compostion are wonderful. There is a 'dream-like' quality working here, it's so ethereal. Excellent work.

lavanut (?) "Ol' Glory" : Wonderful, tight compostion...nicely positioned. I like the taters. I would like to see Ol' Glory herself 'pop' a bit more, otherwise, nice capture.

William00 (William ?) "An old broken boat..." : What I really like about your photograph is the old boat and the reflection it has cast into the water. However, I am a bit distracted by the surroundings and the background. Perhaps a tighter crop will eliminate the distractions placing full attention on the boat and reflection. Still, very nice capture.


Well, that only took 90 minutes, well worth it though. You all took some great captures and made my job here hard, which is good. My critique is soley my own and based on my preferences, I hope you all take that to heart and I would expect the same of you.

After carefully examining all of your images, I have chosen

dilorenzo1954 (Ed's) Ol' Harvey as winner of this weeks competition!

Ed's capture is wonderful, it's subject is interesting and composed very well. The subject has a 'character' that fits it's name quite aptley...Ol' Harvey.

Congrats Ed, and now the duty of the next challenges lays upon your feet now.

And once again, thank you all for participating in Speed Challenge #94 --OLD, great captures everyone!

Jason C

[MSJGD]

Great choice for the winner Jason C, and thanks for al the comments. Super shot dilorenzo1954!

[monty28428]

Congrats Ed!

AWESOME photos everybody - great job -- must have been a very hard choice Jason.

[lavanut]

Nice choice on a winner, Jason, and kudos to you for a fun challenge and for all the thoughtful comments. I thought all the photos (and photographers) did well with interpreting the theme!

BTW, I thought about upping the color a bit more on the flag, but it was an old flag. Too much more saturation made it look like a tattered new flag, and that wasn't the look I wanted. Thanks for the comments and observations for mine and the others' shots!

[-g-]

WTG Ed!

Thanks for all the work on the critiques Jason!

[airfrogusmc]

Good job Ed....

[Nistelrooydude]

Congrats, a worthy winner

[dilorenzo1954]

Thank you Jason! I appreciate the nod in light of the excellent entries on this challenge. Thanks for taking the time to comment on all the entries, very classy;) And thanks for the kudos folks!:D. I will have #95 up shortly...

[dilorenzo1954]

Ok! Next Challenge is up! Family Gatherings. Have fun with it;)

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=677261

[Flo]

WTG Ed!!!

Thanks Jason for the crit!!:D

[John_B]

Congrats dilorenzo1954, do you know what kind/brand of truck/car it is? ???

[dilorenzo1954]

Congrats dilorenzo1954, do you know what kind/brand of truck/car it is? ??? Thanks John. It's an International...

[John_B]

Thanks John. It's an International...
I thought the emblem looked familiar :)

[Kendoway]

Swell job Ed - lovely photo!

[tonylong]

Congrats, Ed, and thanks, Jason for your time and helpful words!

[Jason C]

Congrats, Ed, and thanks, Jason for your time and helpful words!You are all welcome. As has been stated before, photographers take time and effort in their captures and deserve constructive feedback. If someone's critique can help me take a better photograph through their perspective and experience, I'm all for it.

Ed, it's funny that you chose Family Gatherings as your challenge, since my in-laws kindly asked me NOT to bring my camera over for Easter celebrations...;)

[Flo]

You are all welcome. As has been stated before, photographers take time and effort in their captures and deserve constructive feedback. If someone's critique can help me take a better photograph through their perspective and experience, I'm all for it.

Ed, it's funny that you chose Family Gatherings as your challenge, since my in-laws kindly asked me NOT to bring my camera over for Easter celebrations...;)
LOL.I was somewhat banned too :o It was a couple of smaller gatherings.but I got enough.lol.everyone else was snapping away like mad!

[mikerault]

Odd. They tell me I better bring it or else!

[philmar]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3026/2572336496_065df8a74e.jpg


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3455/3291583799_740aaa3f23.jpg

[Kendoway]

I like that portrait Phil - nice one!

[Jason C]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3026/2572336496_065df8a74e.jpg


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3455/3291583799_740aaa3f23.jpg
Very nice images Phil, however, If you were posting to compete in this challenge it has long since been judged and a winner declared (2 1/2 months ago).

Keep an eye out for the latest competitions; this challenge will be at #106 very soon...

[philmar]

Very nice images Phil, however, If you were posting to compete in this challenge it has long since been judged and a winner declared (2 1/2 months ago).

Keep an eye out for the latest competitions; this challenge will be at #106 very soon...

I realize the competition is closed....I just came across this board recently. Just adding to the work.

I did participate in the recent zoo thread.