Help with project

kensmith · 19th of January 2007 (Fri)

My school assignment for photography is to take a shot that states "disappointment". I am free to shoot anything I like (except cats and kids since he says he does not like them), that at first glance says "disappointment".

I am trying to think of some ideas... I do not want to take a picture of a person just looking disappointed since that is open to interpretation and I think most of the other students will try that shot.

I am looking for something creative... anyone have any ideas

Mark_Cohran · 19th of January 2007 (Fri)

I think you have to bring elements into the photo that tell a store of disappoinment. Some thoughts would be:

1. Runners at the end of the finish line - the winner to the side lifting arms in joy, the 2nd place person bent over and showing emotion about the loss.

2. A man with an engagement ring looking down as the woman walks away.

3. An open box surrounded by wrapping paper and the expression of the person opening the gift.

4. Photo of a bonus check of small value sitting atop a statement showing 90% of a larger sum going to taxes and fees.

Hope that helps.

Mark

poloman · 19th of January 2007 (Fri)

To carry on Mark's thought....any competition of any kind will give you what you want. Horse events often involve younger people that might be less in control of their emotions. Soccer comes to mind. This time of year... swimming, basketball, gymnastics. As your instructor doesn't like kids, think college.

KCMO Al · 19th of January 2007 (Fri)

I think sports are your best bet. This time of year you'll probably only find soccer or rugby. For soccer I'd get behind the goal and focus on the ball carrier. They will often express emotion after a missed shot. Or get the goalie after a goal. Lots of possibilities. Just thought...hockey, too, but hockey is fast and hard to shoot although you might focus on the bench. Players will often be emotional after a shift. Hope this helps.

kensmith · 19th of January 2007 (Fri)

Great! I appreciate the comments and some great ideas!!!

th3r0m · 20th of January 2007 (Sat)

Could show a line of people waiting outside a store and their expressions as an employee hangs up a sign that says "Playstation3 sold out"

SkipD · 20th of January 2007 (Sat)

Some more ideas....

A woodworker working on a piece that has just been cut wrong and obviously won't fit.

A golfer looking into the water trap where his ball just went.

A mother looking at the filthy kid coming home from play.

Someone looking over their "modified" automobile after a crash.

Woolburr · 20th of January 2007 (Sat)

Simple....A N*k*n box with a ribbon around it. Can't get much more disappointing than that!

Mark_Cohran · 20th of January 2007 (Sat)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Woolburr

Simple....A N*k*n box with a ribbon around it. Can't get much more disappointing than that!

Ouch!

I like it.

Mark

neil_r · 20th of January 2007 (Sat)

Take a picture of a kid holding a cat and ask him how he feels, you never know he may be disappointed

kensmith · 21st of January 2007 (Sun)

Thanks again for all the suggestions. I think I have narrowed down to three and I will have to decide today.

1) I like the idea of a lady walking away while a guy is on his knees with a look of disappointment. I think if I do this shot I will add a red rose discarded at the man's feet.

2) A person in a hamburger joint with a sign over his shoulder announcing a Jumbo Burger with a picture of a large hamburger beneath. The person would be at the table with his hamburger unwrapped and in the middle of the wrapping would be a mini-burger.

3) A woman lying in bed in her nightgown looking toward the camera. In the foreground would be a man's hand with a bottle of viagra open and upside down showing it is empty.

All your suggestion did help me to start focusing better. Thanks!

Hawg Hanner · 21st of January 2007 (Sun)

* Something broken
* Ice cream cone or ice cream bar almost completely melted in someone's hand
* Spilled milk

19th of January 2007 (Fri)	#1
kensmith Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Enoch, UT Posts: 53	Help with project My school assignment for photography is to take a shot that states "disappointment". I am free to shoot anything I like (except cats and kids since he says he does not like them), that at first glance says "disappointment". I am trying to think of some ideas... I do not want to take a picture of a person just looking disappointed since that is open to interpretation and I think most of the other students will try that shot. I am looking for something creative... anyone have any ideas

19th of January 2007 (Fri)	#2
Mark_Cohran Moderator Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 15,543	Re: Help with project I think you have to bring elements into the photo that tell a store of disappoinment. Some thoughts would be: 1. Runners at the end of the finish line - the winner to the side lifting arms in joy, the 2nd place person bent over and showing emotion about the loss. 2. A man with an engagement ring looking down as the woman walks away. 3. An open box surrounded by wrapping paper and the expression of the person opening the gift. 4. Photo of a bonus check of small value sitting atop a statement showing 90% of a larger sum going to taxes and fees. Hope that helps. Mark __________________ Mark ----- Some primes, some zooms, some Ls, some bodies and they all play nice together. Thirty-five years of shooting and still learning. My G&N Blog (NSFW)- My Complete Gear List - Mac-Photo Website - *My Tumblr Site* (NSFW) G&N FORUM EARLY ACCESS & IMAGE POSTING RULES

19th of January 2007 (Fri)	#3
poloman Cream of the Crop Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 5,411 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Help with project To carry on Mark's thought....any competition of any kind will give you what you want. Horse events often involve younger people that might be less in control of their emotions. Soccer comes to mind. This time of year... swimming, basketball, gymnastics. As your instructor doesn't like kids, think college.

19th of January 2007 (Fri)	#4
KCMO Al Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 1,101	Re: Help with project I think sports are your best bet. This time of year you'll probably only find soccer or rugby. For soccer I'd get behind the goal and focus on the ball carrier. They will often express emotion after a missed shot. Or get the goalie after a goal. Lots of possibilities. Just thought...hockey, too, but hockey is fast and hard to shoot although you might focus on the bench. Players will often be emotional after a shift. Hope this helps. __________________ Film: Leica M-4, Elan 7E, Rolleiflex 2.8f, Pentax 645 -- Digital: Canon Pro-1, EOS 5D Mk III EOS Lenses: Sigma 24-70 f2.8 EX - Canon EF 17-40 f4.0L - Canon EF 24-105 f4.0L - Canon EF 35 f1.4L USM - Canon EF100-400 f4.5-5.6L IS USM - Canon EF100 f2.8 Macro - Other stuff: MR 14EX - 430EX - 580EXII - ST-E2 - TC1.4x - TC-80N3

19th of January 2007 (Fri)	#5
kensmith Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Enoch, UT Posts: 53	Re: Help with project Great! I appreciate the comments and some great ideas!!!

20th of January 2007 (Sat)	#6
th3r0m Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Papillion, NE Posts: 774 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Help with project Could show a line of people waiting outside a store and their expressions as an employee hangs up a sign that says "Playstation3 sold out"

20th of January 2007 (Sat)	#7
SkipD Cream of the Crop Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Southeastern WI, USA Posts: 18,508	Re: Help with project Some more ideas.... A woodworker working on a piece that has just been cut wrong and obviously won't fit. A golfer looking into the water trap where his ball just went. A mother looking at the filthy kid coming home from play. Someone looking over their "modified" automobile after a crash. __________________ Skip Douglas A few cameras and over 45 years behind them ..... ..... but still learning all the time.

20th of January 2007 (Sat)	#8
Woolburr Mr. PMS Himself Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: The Tupperware capitol of eastern Oregon...Leicester, NC! Posts: 65,367 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Help with project Simple....A Nkn box with a ribbon around it. Can't get much more disappointing than that! __________________ *People that know me call me Dan* *You'll never be a legitimate photographer until you have an award winning duck in your portfolio!* Crayons, Coloring Book, Refrigerator Art and What I Really Think About

20th of January 2007 (Sat)	#10
neil_r Cream of the Proverbial Crop Landscape and Cityscape Photographer 2006 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: The middle of the UK Posts: 17,963	Re: Help with project Take a picture of a kid holding a cat and ask him how he feels, you never know he may be disappointed __________________ Neil - © NHR Photography  Commercial Site - Video Site - Blog - Gear List  There are no rules for good photographs, there are only good photographs. ~ Ansel Adams

21st of January 2007 (Sun)	#11
kensmith Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Enoch, UT Posts: 53	Re: Help with project Thanks again for all the suggestions. I think I have narrowed down to three and I will have to decide today. 1) I like the idea of a lady walking away while a guy is on his knees with a look of disappointment. I think if I do this shot I will add a red rose discarded at the man's feet. 2) A person in a hamburger joint with a sign over his shoulder announcing a Jumbo Burger with a picture of a large hamburger beneath. The person would be at the table with his hamburger unwrapped and in the middle of the wrapping would be a mini-burger. 3) A woman lying in bed in her nightgown looking toward the camera. In the foreground would be a man's hand with a bottle of viagra open and upside down showing it is empty. All your suggestion did help me to start focusing better. Thanks!

21st of January 2007 (Sun)	#12
Hawg Hanner User is banned from forums Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 462 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Help with project * Something broken * Ice cream cone or ice cream bar almost completely melted in someone's hand * Spilled milk

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