Sharing Secrets (DSS 7)

eoren1

Well, idea 1 and 2 fell apart over the past 10 days so here we go at idea #3.

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Greatly appreciate any thoughts/comments/critiques!
E

VelvtRide

Not my place to speak for others, but I've always stood by the mantra of not entering a similar photo of one already entered.

It was tough for me as I watched many of my own ideas being posted - with much more life than I could have given them.

I realized that it's helped me be more creative.



P.S. I like #2.

ic4u

#2 for me too!

eoren1

Hey Velvt,
I understand your point about posting similar shots as those already entered but have to disagree. When the theme was posted, I quickly thought of this shot and dismissed it as I figured it would be done by at least a half-dozen folks. I turned my sights instead on the other two ideas I had but both crashed and burned along the way. I may try to resurrect one but it probably can't be done well unless I can get down to shoot in Florida this weekend
I think there is a fine line in these contests between coming up with similar ideas independently of each other and going out to copy someone's interpretation of the theme. This was an obvious interpretation of the theme (at least for me as the father of two kids) and hopefully won't come across as 'copying'. I don't think it is fair to consider posted entries as 'off limits'. There are those here who will post their entry immediately and modify it along the way and others who don't post until 1 hour til deadline. If both end up with similar takes on the theme, then it is up to the judges to decide on the better photo.
Thanks for the comments and for choosing the second shot - I have to agree it is the better of the two. As it is, none of these shots came out exactly as I wanted but there is only so much direction that a 10 month old and almost-3 year old will take
E

ps - I just went into the entry thread to look at the posts and noticed that pemmett changed his title from the original Chinese Whispers to one with 'secrets'. The similar titles was not intentional - the only way I could get my son to play along here was to have him tell his sister a 'secret' which he kept trying to whisper into her ear. My title will be changed before entry.

Tango

http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=104303&page=2

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Roaddog 52

First off let me say that I would also go with #2.

As for posting a similiar image I think it is an individual choice to use a similiar idea or not. There are several images interpreting modern communications. Each one has their own value. If you have a good idea go for it.

regards,

Phil

leaforte

The boys eyes in one totally say "ah, a secret", and he's thinking what he can do with it.

PS (males for sure)

VelvtRide

eoren1 wrote:

Hey Velvt,
I understand your point about posting similar shots as those already entered but have to disagree. When the theme was posted, I quickly thought of this shot and dismissed it as I figured it would be done by at least a half-dozen folks. I turned my sights instead on the other two ideas I had but both crashed and burned along the way. I may try to resurrect one but it probably can't be done well unless I can get down to shoot in Florida this weekend
I think there is a fine line in these contests between coming up with similar ideas independently of each other and going out to copy someone's interpretation of the theme. This was an obvious interpretation of the theme (at least for me as the father of two kids) and hopefully won't come across as 'copying'. I don't think it is fair to consider posted entries as 'off limits'. There are those here who will post their entry immediately and modify it along the way and others who don't post until 1 hour til deadline. If both end up with similar takes on the theme, then it is up to the judges to decide on the better photo.
Thanks for the comments and for choosing the second shot - I have to agree it is the better of the two. As it is, none of these shots came out exactly as I wanted but there is only so much direction that a 10 month old and almost-3 year old will take
E

ps - I just went into the entry thread to look at the posts and noticed that pemmett changed his title from the original Chinese Whispers to one with 'secrets'. The similar titles was not intentional - the only way I could get my son to play along here was to have him tell his sister a 'secret' which he kept trying to whisper into her ear. My title will be changed before entry.

I appreciate how you feel. I think you're absolutely right about putting your own spin on a similar type photo and it be completely different.

I think everyone is unique in their own way. I've just always tried to keep my images from being similar to others because I couldn't take kind of competition as well as feeling like the gal on Prices Right always bidding $1 more than the very last guy.

VisualXpressions

Hey E,

#2 is a stronger shot... though I think you could do much better, If you don't get a chance to shoot some more you could still play around with 2 in post... to me the conversion looks a little flat... you could brighten up your sons eyes, burn the highlights in the back ground and on your daughter's face which kind of blends with the BG now... there isn't a whole lot of dynamic range to play with in the shot because most of it is in shadow... but I still think you could tweek it...

Good luck!
Winston