My Experiment - You're ALL invited to join...

Candid Arts

Okay, so here is what I want to do:

I want everyone that can or wants to participate to take a photo of a west pointing view of the sky. If you're a portrait photographer, put a person in it, if you're a macro photographer, put a bug in it and blur the sky, whatever type of photographer you are, take a picture of a west pointing view of the sky.

That all seems simple enough right? Well here is the kicker... Everyone must take their photo on Feb. 28th (Sunday) at 2:07pm (PST). So if you're in NY, take it at 5:07pm you're time, if you're in Alaska, take it at 1:07pm, etc...etc...etc...

The only rule is that the photo you submit MUST be taken at 2:07pm PST.

I want to see everyone's photo. I want to see how people interpret and capture the same thing differently around the world.

Speak your minds! Share your thoughts, or leave it as a surprise. It's up to you.

I hope everyone has some fun with this. I think the results will be interesting.

Richard

Candid Arts wrote:

I want to see how people interpret and capture the same thing differently around the world.

Bit of a problem for me--that´s 11:07 PM here.

Candid Arts

Richard wrote:

Bit of a problem for me--that´s 11:07 PM here.

Good point. Okay, let's change this then to a West pointing view of the sky. I'll change the main post, so it's official. Same time, but instead of the sun, just a west pointing view of the sky.

How is that?

senorjax

I'd love to play, count me in. Perfect timing too, I'm going to be in a pretty scenic spot that afternoon. Won't be back within range of a computer for a week or so after that so It'll be awhile before I can post the results but thanks for the great idea.

michswiss

I will try my best to remember. It will be 6am for me. :snore

Candid Arts

senorjax wrote:

I'd love to play, count me in. Perfect timing too, I'm going to be in a pretty scenic spot that afternoon. Won't be back within range of a computer for a week or so after that so It'll be awhile before I can post the results but thanks for the great idea.

Awesome. Sounds good. I'm surprised more people haven't chimed in. I thought this was a pretty sweet little idea I had. Hmmm... Thanks for playing!

Candid Arts

michswiss wrote:

I will try my best to remember. It will be 6am for me. :snore

Excellent. I set a reminder in my phone, because even though it's my experiment, I have the WORST memory for a 25 year old... Good luck! I hope to see your results...

Dogdots

Date and time is written on a post-it right in front of me -- now I just need to remember to look at the post-it

Neat idea -- I"m looking forward to shooting and seeing what others post.

Candid Arts

Dogdots wrote:

Date and time is written on a post-it right in front of me -- now I just need to remember to look at the post-it

Neat idea -- I"m looking forward to shooting and seeing what others post.

Awesome. Can't wait to see your result! (pending the looking at the post-it).

Jonnyyaya

I will try and remember to do this also, sounds like fun...

Candid Arts

Jonnyyaya wrote:

I will try and remember to do this also, sounds like fun...

Excellent. Thank you for playing! I can't wait.

Rhuarc

Sounds like fun, count me in Bryce! Now I just have to figure out somewhere up here to be at 2:07 on that day to get a fun shot!

Any rules about objects or people not being in it?

Candid Arts

Rhuarc wrote:

Sounds like fun, count me in Bryce! Now I just have to figure out somewhere up here to be at 2:07 on that day to get a fun shot!

Any rules about objects or people not being in it?

Nope, anything you want to be in the shot can be in it. Only rules are you gotta be facing west. it has to be of the sky. it has to be on the 28th. and at 2:07pm. That's it. have fun with it. Can't wait to see what ya make.

KevXman

I'm in! Just have to remember. I'm on the east coast so hopefully there will be a good sunset about that time. Can't wait!

Dogdots

What if it's cloudy out -- still want anyone's cloudy photo?

Are you looking for how the sun is in the sky in different places at that time?

Silverado

Love ideas like this....
Anything to break the monotony of this horribly depressing winter. I NEED SUN!
I had an idea today while driving. I wonder how hard it would be to get an unaltered photograph that had a motor vehicle of any kind, airplane, boat and train in it all at the same time and in use.

Candid Arts

Dogdots wrote:

What if it's cloudy out -- still want anyone's cloudy photo?

Are you looking for how the sun is in the sky in different places at that time?

If it's cloudy, take a picture of the clouds. If it's a starless black night sky, put something light in front of it to separate it from the foreground. What ever the condition, whatever the foreground subject matter (if any). Take a photo looking west of the sky.

I'm basically looking for people's interpretations. How different people (boy/girl - US/Foriegn - older/younger) see and interpret the same thing.

Candid Arts

Silverado wrote:

Anything to break the monotony of this horribly depressing winter. I NEED SUN!
I had an idea today while driving. I wonder how hard it would be to get an unaltered photograph that had a motor vehicle of any kind, airplane, boat and train in it all at the same time and in use.

Exactly. I just love things like this. It's why I do it. I hope you can join and share your results...

DeeCajun

i will do this !

DaddyO

Ok... Its on the calendar. Will see if I can be there the same day.

Candid Arts

The day is upon us my friends! Only about 4 more days! Hopefully we can get some more people in on this. And the ones that already are...I can't wait to see all your results!

Candid Arts

Hey everyone!
This all goes down tomorrow!!!

Remember... Face west. Take a picture if the sky, with any or no subject matter in front. Interpret as you wish. Tomorrow at 2:07pm PST...

Post your results here!

Can't wait. Good luck!

Dogdots

Candid Arts wrote:

Hey everyone!
This all goes down tomorrow!!!

Remember... Face west. Take a picture if the sky, with any or no subject matter in front. Interpret as you wish. Tomorrow at 2:07pm PST...

Post your results here!

Can't wait. Good luck!

Heading out the door now....alarm is set on my cell phone to remind me

DaddyO

Nuts. I missed the window by 4 minutes. :bash

Candid Arts

DaddyO wrote:

Nuts. I missed the window by 4 minutes. :bash

If you've got something from close to 2:07, I'll accept that. Within a few minutes...

I'm editing mine.

Candid Arts

Welp...I ended up having to work, so I couldn't really travel to a cool spot, I had to just step out the door and keep an eye on the front door.

Here is the one that I decided to keep. Took about 6 within the minute of 2:07.
Canon 50D
Canon 10-22 @10mm
f/11, 1/160th, ISO 100

North West Burnside and 10th Ave, Portland, OR

Deacon

Good Idea! hope you get some more shots.
Deacon

piercingperceptions

Here is my shot from 2:07....Not feelin it but with 60 seconds you only have so many options.... :cry




There you go Boyfriend.

piercingperceptions

Candid Arts wrote:

Welp...I ended up having to work, so I couldn't really travel to a cool spot, I had to just step out the door and keep an eye on the front door.

Here is the one that I decided to keep. Took about 6 within the minute of 2:07.
Canon 50D
Canon 10-22 @10mm
f/11, 1/160th, ISO 100

North West Burnside and 10th Ave, Portland, OR

Love it! I love Powells.

Dogdots

Here's the one I took. It was taken right when I crossed the border onto the Spirit Lake Indian Reservation. Took the first left turn facing west as I was running way behind schedule and didn't make the spot I had indended to be at for this adventure Not the best as it was foggy and frosty out. My camera time was off, but according to my cell phone alarm clock this was taken right at the 12:07 time.

Deacon

My wife's sky shot...

Deacon