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A couple of ideas for #29

davevdavev Registered Users Posts: 3,118 Major grins
edited July 25, 2009 in The Dgrin Challenges
Gimme Shelter

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Wipeout.

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    DsrtVWDsrtVW Registered Users Posts: 1,991 Major grins
    edited July 18, 2009
    Nice titles for both shots. I am a bird lover so I am leaning toword that one
    I htink I would centered the crop in this one more
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    KatmitchellKatmitchell Banned Posts: 1,548 Major grins
    edited July 18, 2009
    #2 is a very cool capture, although not as technically well shot as #1. headscratch.gif


    I favor #1 and I think you should at least try a centered crop as Chris suggested.

    The way her wings spread out may just work with a centered crop better..

    You might consider posting that edit on here to let us see what that would look like too.. and just a touch more sharpening..

    It is a very nice capture and fits the title well too..thumb.gif

    Kat
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    davevdavev Registered Users Posts: 3,118 Major grins
    edited July 18, 2009
    Hmmm, how about :Walking in Memphis"

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    KatmitchellKatmitchell Banned Posts: 1,548 Major grins
    edited July 18, 2009
    LOVE IT.....!!!clap.gif Awesome Processing
    and Very Creative Take on the Songwings.gif


    Kat


    davev wrote:
    Hmmm, how about :Walking in Memphis"

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    richterslrichtersl Registered Users Posts: 3,322 Major grins
    edited July 18, 2009
    davev wrote:
    Hmmm, how about :Walking in Memphis"

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    JAGJAG Super Moderators Posts: 9,088 moderator
    edited July 18, 2009
    Actually dave you have some wonderful captures here! I went awww with 1 and wowed at 2! So even though i like 1, 2 can use a tad more umph technically with some levels and cropping of the left and some of the bottom off. A once in a lifetime shot!thumb.gif

    As for #3....nice thought and image but I dont feel it quite as stong as the potential in #2 in content. IMO
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    davevdavev Registered Users Posts: 3,118 Major grins
    edited July 19, 2009
    I'll probably go with the last shot, but I need to do a bit of touch up to it yet.

    Thanks for looking.
    dave.

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    JC3dJC3d Registered Users Posts: 60 Big grins
    edited July 20, 2009
    I like #3 but think #1 has potential. Maybe try a close crop to make the chicks more prominent and cut out some ot the distracting background. I really like the tie of #1 with the title.
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    davevdavev Registered Users Posts: 3,118 Major grins
    edited July 20, 2009
    JC3d wrote:
    I like #3 but think #1 has potential. Maybe try a close crop to make the chicks more prominent and cut out some ot the distracting background. I really like the tie of #1 with the title.

    How about a different shot from that morning.

    Gimme Shelter (2)

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    HaliteHalite Registered Users Posts: 467 Major grins
    edited July 20, 2009
    I really like Gimme Shelter (2). The posture and 'expression' of the mom combined with the profile of the little duck trying to squeeze in really tell a story. The other possible images have their strengths as well, especially 'Walking in Memphis'.
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    KevXmanKevXman Registered Users Posts: 945 Major grins
    edited July 20, 2009
    Halite wrote:
    I really like Gimme Shelter (2). The posture and 'expression' of the mom combined with the profile of the little duck trying to squeeze in really tell a story.

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    KinkajouKinkajou Registered Users Posts: 1,240 Major grins
    edited July 20, 2009
    Once again, the weirdo in the group speaks... Wipe Out all the way. Work on it a little bit - levels, colors, and all that - but the shot is just perfect for the song. I really like it!
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    JC3dJC3d Registered Users Posts: 60 Big grins
    edited July 20, 2009
    Kinkajou wrote:
    Once again, the weirdo in the group speaks... Wipe Out all the way. Work on it a little bit - levels, colors, and all that - but the shot is just perfect for the song. I really like it!

    I'd like to see a closer crop on this. It is a great fit for the song. The picture just needs more focus (less snapshotty), although a great capture!

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    HaliteHalite Registered Users Posts: 467 Major grins
    edited July 20, 2009
    Kinkajou wrote:
    Once again, the weirdo in the group speaks... Wipe Out all the way. Work on it a little bit - levels, colors, and all that - but the shot is just perfect for the song. I really like it!

    Not a weirdo to like 'Wipe Out'. It's got great energy and works well with the song title. What holds it back a bit for me is that I would rather see a face in the image and not just both backsides.eek7.gif
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    bf2015bf2015 Registered Users Posts: 523 Major grins
    edited July 20, 2009
    Kinkajou wrote:
    Once again, the weirdo in the group speaks... Wipe Out all the way. Work on it a little bit - levels, colors, and all that - but the shot is just perfect for the song. I really like it!

    15524779-Ti.gif Wipeout as in the old 1963 song? Perfect! That's the first thing I thought of when I saw this.

    And it does count as a song becuase it has 1 word in it...2 if you count the "laugh". :Drolleyes1.gif
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    davevdavev Registered Users Posts: 3,118 Major grins
    edited July 20, 2009
    How come everyone always wants me to crop closer.
    Even with 21 megapixels that the 5DMKII give me, I can't crop any closer with out killing the photo.

    the full frame.

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    The ducks and guy walking have a lot more there to work with.
    dave.

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    dniednie Users Awaiting Email Confirmation Posts: 1,351 Major grins
    edited July 20, 2009
    Because everyone wanted the full in your face experience of the picture. I thought you might have already cropped it as far as you felt comfortable with.

    All the shots are great... I really love the "walking in Memphis", but I think the "gimmee shelter", either one, is perfect for the song.
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    bf2015bf2015 Registered Users Posts: 523 Major grins
    edited July 20, 2009
    I think the cropped version gives it a little more depth. How about taking your original crop and extending left it to include the spray on the left side. That would be COOL! Didn't even know that was there until I saw the full frame.

    But I definitely feel the "sweet! narly! wow!" more with the cropped version probably because like Donna said, it's more in your face. Also probably, it lessens the effect of the fore/background DOF.

    IMHO :D
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    davevdavev Registered Users Posts: 3,118 Major grins
    edited July 21, 2009
    Thanks guys.

    Although "Wipeout" has quite a following, I really can't crop it any more than I already have, so
    it loses that, as someone said, "In your face" thing.

    I still have another week to maybe get something better than what I've shown.

    I think right now I'm still leaning towards the "Walking in Memphis" shot.

    Thanks for looking.
    dave.

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    KatmitchellKatmitchell Banned Posts: 1,548 Major grins
    edited July 22, 2009
    Hi Dave,

    21 pixels... well, aren't we the fortunate one..hehe..rolleyes1.gif

    Hey,, I agree with your assessment on the wipe out shot. Although it is a fun capture and fun for the theme, it is not strong enough because we do not get the "full" human element in the shot. It leaves us wanting more..

    The new one you posted of the bird sure is some fine photog work..thumb.gifthumbthumb.gif

    However, I am not digging the blur on the edges of the frame, and it needs a touch more head room, but I love the composition and what a gorgeous shot..clap.gif


    Memphis gets still gets my vote...thumb.gif

    Kat
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    davevdavev Registered Users Posts: 3,118 Major grins
    edited July 22, 2009
    Ok, check these out.:D

    My Niece has three bearded dragons, so we had some fun today.

    Puff the Magic Dragon. (Peter, Paul, and Mary)
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    Speedy Gonzales. (Pat Boone)
    (Should be "Vote for Pedro", but there's no song named that)
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    The Beautiful People. (Marilyn Manson)
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    Godzilla. (Blue Oyster Cult)
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    No real contenders, just having fun.
    dave.

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    dniednie Users Awaiting Email Confirmation Posts: 1,351 Major grins
    edited July 22, 2009
    OMG!! I tried to figure out how to do Puff! I love Puff!

    They are all great photos! Good job!!
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    KatmitchellKatmitchell Banned Posts: 1,548 Major grins
    edited July 23, 2009
    Definitely #2 or #3
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    KatmitchellKatmitchell Banned Posts: 1,548 Major grins
    edited July 23, 2009
    Of all the shots you have posted, I like this one best.. It has now become my fav... iloveyou.gif

    This is outstanding photography work here... The lighting, the colors and processing and the details are gorgeous Dave..!!!clap.gif

    James Taylor : Mexico is the first song that came to mind...:D

    Too bad you don't have a shot of the desert or cactus to composite into the shot...

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    KinkajouKinkajou Registered Users Posts: 1,240 Major grins
    edited July 23, 2009
    Katmitchell wrote:
    James Taylor : Mexico is the first song that came to mind...:D

    Ha! As soon as you said that I thought of a song called 'Mexiko' by Tři Sestry. It's in Czech with some random Spanish words and phrases thrown in, it's hilarious. This is the chorus:

    Mexiko, Mexiko sombrero grande tequila
    Donde está zapatería, čeká mě míla.

    Which is:

    Mexico, Mexico big hat tequila
    Were is the shoe store, my girlfriend is waiting for me (this last chunk is Czech)

    HA! This dude is definitely looking for the shoe store. rolleyes1.gif
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    WhatSheSawWhatSheSaw Registered Users Posts: 2,221 Major grins
    edited July 23, 2009
    I love the dragon with the sombrero!

    How about Desperado by the Eagles.
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    KevXmanKevXman Registered Users Posts: 945 Major grins
    edited July 23, 2009
    I like the one with the sombrero! It made me think of Mexican Radio by Wall of Voodoo. Here's an excerpt from the lyrics.

    I wish I was in Tijuana
    Eating barbequed iguana
    I'd take requests on the telephone
    I'm on a wavelength far from home
    I feel a hot wind on my shoulder
    I dial it in from south of the border
    I hear the talking of the DJ
    Can't understand just what does he say?

    I'm on a mexican radio. I'm on a Mexican, whoa-Oh, radio
    I'm on a mexican radio. I'm on a Mexican, whoa-Oh, radio

    — Kevin
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    KatmitchellKatmitchell Banned Posts: 1,548 Major grins
    edited July 23, 2009
    clap.gifHey those are great songs to choose from too...thumb.gif Actually they have more potential than the James Taylor song when it comes to prop ideas Dave..

    Maybe you can composite a radio in there with him or a bottle of tequila?

    Too fun...rolleyes1.gif

    Kat
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    davevdavev Registered Users Posts: 3,118 Major grins
    edited July 23, 2009
    Katmitchell wrote:
    clap.gifHey those are great songs to choose from too...thumb.gif Actually they have more potential than the James Taylor song when it comes to prop ideas Dave..

    Maybe you can composite a radio in there with him or a bottle of tequila?

    Too fun...rolleyes1.gif

    Kat

    I've never heard of any of these songs.

    no hat in this one but..........

    How about a Lounge Lizard.
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    (I have more)mwink.gif
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    KatmitchellKatmitchell Banned Posts: 1,548 Major grins
    edited July 23, 2009
    You said you have more? headscratch.gif

    Well by all means get em up here...mwink.gif

    You have never heard James Taylor Mexico? eek7.gifhuheek7.gifhuheek7.gif

    The lounge lizard is awesome too.. Ya know you are making this difficult..:D

    On the lounge lizard, I like #1

    Ya know those look like Peavey Speaks...

    My husband has a huge set like that, and oh are they loud.....rolleyes1.gif
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