FinalGear Bi-Weekly Photo Assignment #2 - "Shadow"

BerserkerCatSplat · May 3rd, 2006, 02:01 AM

Theme: "Shadow" - Many photographers go to great lengths to avoid strong shadows in their images - this time, let's make them the focus of the picture. Shadows are everywhere you look, now it's your turn to make them interesting!

Timeframe: Your entry must be emailed to finalgearphoto@gmail.com on or before midnight Mountain Time 05/14.

Prize: Bragging rights, and a position in the Winners' Gallery!

Restrictions: Please follow the following restrictions in order to submit an eligible entry.

- Your image must be a maximum of 1000 pixels (height or width), and a minimum of 500 pixels (height or width).
- Your submission email should have the title of the image and "Contest #2" in the subject. Please title your images, as the poll must have some way to distinguish between them - I don't want half the vote options to be "Untitled."
- Also, when you email your submission, make sure you include your FinalGear screen name so I know who's submitting what!
- Only one submission per user. Please do not create multiple accounts to submit more images, as it is 1) unethical, and 2) statistically reduces your chance of winning anyway.
- Your image must NOT contain any borders or signatures or anything to identify the photo as your own. The images will be stripped of EXIF data as to make the vote 100% anonymous. Please do not mention which photo is yours, and please do not post that image anywhere until the contest is over.
- Your image must have been taken after the contest has started, I will not accept old photos that happen to match the subject. This contest is designed to promote creativity, not find out who has the biggest backlog of good photos.
- Your image may be altered in whatever imaging software you choose, without actually altering the content of the photograph. (i.e. you can alter the curves as much as you want, but you can't paste in David Hasselhoff.) Editing out distracting non-content objects such as power lines is also acceptable.
- Please keep the submissions taseful and without gore/nudity. I like nude photography as much as the next guy, but this is a public forum. Don't submit anything you wouldn't put up in a public area.

If you have any comments or suggestions about the rules of the FinalGear contests, please voice them in the appropriate forum, or in this thread if you want.

When submitting your image, feel free to suggest a topic for the next contest!

Good luck, and have fun!

ryosuke · May 3rd, 2006, 11:50 AM

even more challenging than last contest. : images/smilies/wacko.gif

jayjaya29 · May 3rd, 2006, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ryosuke

even more challenging than last contest. : images/smilies/wacko.gif

Seriously, and I don't think I got one vote in the last contest either. hmm images/smilies/think.gif

AxlxA · May 3rd, 2006, 08:19 PM

lol jayjaya, now we can figure out which photo is yours and can probably figure out your style.

Good luck everyone, I'll try to enter.

mautzel · May 3rd, 2006, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by jayjaya29

Quote:

Originally Posted by ryosuke

even more challenging than last contest. : images/smilies/wacko.gif

Seriously, and I don't think I got one vote in the last contest either. hmm images/smilies/think.gif

Joining the club images/smilies/smile.gif

jayjaya29 · May 3rd, 2006, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by mautzel

Quote:

Originally Posted by jayjaya29

Quote:

Originally Posted by ryosuke

even more challenging than last contest. : images/smilies/wacko.gif

Seriously, and I don't think I got one vote in the last contest either. hmm images/smilies/think.gif

Joining the club images/smilies/smile.gif

Sweet, another member. *high five!*

BerserkerCatSplat · May 4th, 2006, 01:33 AM

If you guys think it's too tough, I guess I could change it. Any suggestions?

keving · May 4th, 2006, 01:47 AM

No, I think the current theme will make for some interesting photos. I'm looking forward to seeing the pictures!

Redliner · May 4th, 2006, 01:53 AM

Can I join? images/smilies/mrgreen.gif

I don´t know HOW I missed the previous one...

BerserkerCatSplat · May 4th, 2006, 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Redliner

Can I join? images/smilies/mrgreen.gif

I don´t know HOW I missed the previous one...

Contests are open to anyone! (well, other than Carsightings, haha)

whoster · May 4th, 2006, 07:13 AM

dang....shadows....

Lulu_525i · May 4th, 2006, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by BerserkerCatSplat

Contests are open to anyone! (well, other than Carsightings, haha)

As Carsightings is now a shadow on the forum if someone shoot him I think he will be in good position to win... images/smilies/lol.gif

Not easy subject...

Quentin

monkeymax · May 4th, 2006, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Lulu_525i

As Carsightings is now a shadow on the forum if someone shoot him I think he will be in good position to win... images/smilies/lol.gif

Sounds tough, but I'm in - if I get anything that is!

ryosuke · May 4th, 2006, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by BerserkerCatSplat

If you guys think it's too tough, I guess I could change it. Any suggestions?

i actually really like your choice of topics yet. its something else to the usual topics in these contest.
but you could mix in some easier assignments at times.

mautzel · May 4th, 2006, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by BerserkerCatSplat

If you guys think it's too tough, I guess I could change it. Any suggestions?

Don't change anything - either my photo's good and will be voted for that reason or I'll have to improve my work next time.

Cosworth · May 4th, 2006, 10:32 PM

Took my entry today images/smilies/smile.gif

v0od0o · May 10th, 2006, 12:29 AM

Dang it, now I have fish for a suitably sunny day in rainy Seattle images/smilies/mad.gif

Or not..... images/smilies/twisted.gif

mgkdk · May 10th, 2006, 06:42 AM

Just to be sure, but midnight Mountain Time would be about 45 minutes earlier than I posted this right images/smilies/mellow.gif

AxlxA · May 10th, 2006, 06:51 AM

mountain time is -7 GMT i think...?

mgkdk · May 10th, 2006, 07:27 AM

It is, but what about that daylight savings stuff images/smilies/wacko.gif

May 3rd, 2006, 02:01 AM	#1
BerserkerCatSplat Hormone Induced Joined: Jun 21st, 2005 Last Online: 06:32 AM Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 5,618 Car: Pimpmobile Rep Power: 65	FinalGear Bi-Weekly Photo Assignment #2 - "Shadow" Theme: "Shadow" - Many photographers go to great lengths to avoid strong shadows in their images - this time, let's make them the focus of the picture. Shadows are everywhere you look, now it's your turn to make them interesting! Timeframe: Your entry must be emailed to finalgearphoto@gmail.com on or before midnight Mountain Time 05/14. Prize: Bragging rights, and a position in the Winners' Gallery! Restrictions: Please follow the following restrictions in order to submit an eligible entry. - Your image must be a maximum of 1000 pixels (height or width), and a minimum of 500 pixels (height or width). - Your submission email should have the title of the image and "Contest #2" in the subject. Please title your images, as the poll must have some way to distinguish between them - I don't want half the vote options to be "Untitled." - Also, when you email your submission, make sure you include your FinalGear screen name so I know who's submitting what! - Only one submission per user. Please do not create multiple accounts to submit more images, as it is 1) unethical, and 2) statistically reduces your chance of winning anyway. - Your image must NOT contain any borders or signatures or anything to identify the photo as your own. The images will be stripped of EXIF data as to make the vote 100% anonymous. Please do not mention which photo is yours, and please do not post that image anywhere until the contest is over. - Your image must have been taken after the contest has started, I will not accept old photos that happen to match the subject. This contest is designed to promote creativity, not find out who has the biggest backlog of good photos. - Your image may be altered in whatever imaging software you choose, without actually altering the content of the photograph. (i.e. you can alter the curves as much as you want, but you can't paste in David Hasselhoff.) Editing out distracting non-content objects such as power lines is also acceptable. - Please keep the submissions taseful and without gore/nudity. I like nude photography as much as the next guy, but this is a public forum. Don't submit anything you wouldn't put up in a public area. If you have any comments or suggestions about the rules of the FinalGear contests, please voice them in the appropriate forum, or in this thread if you want. When submitting your image, feel free to suggest a topic for the next contest! Good luck, and have fun! __________________ OSPhoto

May 3rd, 2006, 08:19 PM	#4
AxlxA Joined: Jan 3rd, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: San Francisco, California Posts: 1,532 Rep Power: 17	lol jayjaya, now we can figure out which photo is yours and can probably figure out your style. Good luck everyone, I'll try to enter. __________________ My FlickR Gallery! Rig: Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 3.0ghz with Artic Freezer 7 Pro. 4gb PC6400. MSI 8800GT OC 512mb. 1.6TB of space. Logitech G25. Logitech G7 gaming mouse. Logitech VX Revolution. Saitek Eclipse Keyboard. Dell Ultrasharp 2407wfp-HC and Ultrasharp 2007wfp. Senheiser HD280 Headphones.

May 4th, 2006, 01:33 AM	#7
BerserkerCatSplat Hormone Induced Joined: Jun 21st, 2005 Last Online: 06:32 AM Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 5,618 Car: Pimpmobile Rep Power: 65	If you guys think it's too tough, I guess I could change it. Any suggestions? __________________ OSPhoto

May 4th, 2006, 01:53 AM	#9
Redliner Joined: May 19th, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Canoas, Brazil Age: 28 Posts: 3,354 Car: Fiat Palio 1.6 16v Rep Power: 31	Can I join? I don´t know HOW I missed the previous one... __________________ Yes, it tells us that you participate in the mass cultural delusion that the sun's apparent position relative to arbitrarily defined constellations at the time of your birth somehow affects your personality.

May 4th, 2006, 07:13 AM	#11
whoster Joined: Jun 7th, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: toyota city, CA Posts: 785 Car: Lexus GS400 Rep Power: 15	dang....shadows.... __________________ Lexus GS400 Nikon D70s Flickr blog.

May 3rd, 2006, 11:50 AM	#2
ryosuke Joined: Jul 28th, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: franconofurd, germsmany Age: 23 Posts: 1,616 Car: FZ50 GTR Rep Power: 0	even more challenging than last contest. : __________________ Goddo supiido yuu! Burakku emparaa

May 4th, 2006, 01:47 AM	#8
keving Joined: Mar 14th, 2006 Last Online: 03:09 AM Posts: 41 Rep Power: 0	No, I think the current theme will make for some interesting photos. I'm looking forward to seeing the pictures!

May 4th, 2006, 10:32 PM	#16
Cosworth Joined: Mar 24th, 2005 Last Online: 03:43 PM Location: Waterford, Rep of Ireland Age: 22 Posts: 1,674 LFS Status: Rep Power: 25	Took my entry today __________________ Catch My Drift? W:www.pmcgphotos.com Powered by Canon.

May 10th, 2006, 12:29 AM	#17
v0od0o Joined: Oct 25th, 2004 Last Online: September 26th, 2008 Location: Egyptian living in Redmond, USA Posts: 1,612 Rep Power: 18	Dang it, now I have fish for a suitably sunny day in rainy Seattle Or not..... __________________ .

May 10th, 2006, 06:42 AM	#18
mgkdk .dk beauty Joined: Mar 19th, 2005 Last Online: 03:37 PM Location: Denmark Age: 28 Posts: 4,085 Car: Volvo V40 LFS Status: Rep Power: 42	Just to be sure, but midnight Mountain Time would be about 45 minutes earlier than I posted this right __________________ "Danish is cool" - Jeremy Clarkson

May 10th, 2006, 06:51 AM	#19
AxlxA Joined: Jan 3rd, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: San Francisco, California Posts: 1,532 Rep Power: 17	mountain time is -7 GMT i think...? __________________ My FlickR Gallery! Rig: Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 3.0ghz with Artic Freezer 7 Pro. 4gb PC6400. MSI 8800GT OC 512mb. 1.6TB of space. Logitech G25. Logitech G7 gaming mouse. Logitech VX Revolution. Saitek Eclipse Keyboard. Dell Ultrasharp 2407wfp-HC and Ultrasharp 2007wfp. Senheiser HD280 Headphones.

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mgkdk .dk beauty Joined: Mar 19th, 2005 Last Online: 03:37 PM Location: Denmark Age: 28 Posts: 4,085 Car: Volvo V40 LFS Status: Rep Power: 42	It is, but what about that daylight savings stuff __________________ "Danish is cool" - Jeremy Clarkson

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