*ENTRY* Thread DSS #55 (Stripes)

sherstonesherstone Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 2,356 Major grins
edited July 27, 2010 in The Dgrin Challenges
Dgrin Sharp Shooters Challenge #55

Welcome to Round #55 of the Dgrin Sharp Shooters Challenges. This challenge is open to any Dgrin member. It will run from Monday, July 12, 8:00am PST time (GMT -7) on through Monday, July 26, 8:00am PST time (GMT -7).

The topic ready for your interpretation: Stripes

What image do you see? Show us. Depending on where you live you might envision 3 colors for your stripes or maybe just one.
Find stripes around you. Show us your stripes. Follow the stripe. There is a pattern to it.

A personal example from 2005
Titled "Light stripes"
82120478_Lep3D-M.jpg

Your Judges:
lizzard_nyc: (Winner of Round 52)
Guest Judge: jeepzj94

IMPORTANT NOTE: Your entry is to be submitted directly into a SmugMug gallery. It's pretty simple, just go to the gallery link below, and follow the upload instructions at the top of the page: Remember, the basics stay the same: 1 entry per person, and the photo must be fresh, taken during this contest period. Do not use a minimal save method (such as "save for web"), and your EXIF will be embedded in your image, no worries!

To avoid disqualification, read, in full, the Dgrin Sharp Shooters Challenge Rules, there have been some slight modifications
Sean
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Comments

  • DsrtVWDsrtVW Registered Users Posts: 1,991 Major grins
    edited July 12, 2010
    Cool thumb.gif now I can go to work with the latest assignment and frame of mind to what needs to be hunted down.
    Thanks
    Sean
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  • travelwaystravelways Registered Users Posts: 7,854 Major grins
    edited July 12, 2010
    Very nice theme and... WOW- your example is one of the most beautiful things I ever seen - sooooo fantastic!!!
    Tatiana - Seeing the world through my camera
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    Travelways.com
  • dniednie Users Awaiting Email Confirmation Posts: 1,351 Major grins
    edited July 12, 2010
    Good one! I am already seeing stripes! The UPC on the box in front of me... the lamp shade...

    This may drive me crazy before its over. I will be seeing stripes everywhere I look now! :D
    Donna

    My SmugMug
  • lizzard_nyclizzard_nyc Registered Users Posts: 4,056 Major grins
    edited July 13, 2010
    So I read the new challenge yesterday and immediately started looking for stripes. It's harder than I thought. I found lines, but not stripes, not really anyway.
    As I went to bed lastnight thinking of the challenge, it hit me and I sat up with a jolt "I'm judging this round!!!" I nearly screamed :D. Scared my husband half to death. Oh sure the cliches are flying now.
    Liz A.
    _________
  • travelwaystravelways Registered Users Posts: 7,854 Major grins
    edited July 13, 2010
    lizzard_nyc wrote: »
    So I read the new challenge yesterday and immediately started looking for stripes. It's harder than I thought. I found lines, but not stripes, not really anyway.
    As I went to bed lastnight thinking of the challenge, it hit me and I sat up with a jolt "I'm judging this round!!!" I nearly screamed :D. Scared my husband half to death. Oh sure the cliches are flying now.

    This is funny rolleyes1.gif

    You did your homework, at least :D

    * I had to judge twice, and every-time I did my own trial on the theme, to see how it works.
    - I have to say that both times, what I did, was not at the level of the entries rolleyes1.gif
    Tatiana - Seeing the world through my camera
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    VegasGreatAttractions.com
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  • SeascapeSSeascapeS Registered Users Posts: 814 Major grins
    edited July 15, 2010
    I'm leaving tomorrow for the beach, so it will be fun looking for stripes at the ocean. With any luck, I'll find something!
    SandiZ
    If I could tell the story in words, I wouldn't need to lug around a camera. ~Lewis Hine
    http://sandizphotos-seascapes.smugmug.com/
  • dlscott56dlscott56 Registered Users Posts: 1,324 Major grins
    edited July 17, 2010
    lizzard_nyc wrote: »
    ...
    As I went to bed lastnight thinking of the challenge, it hit me and I sat up with a jolt "I'm judging this round!!!" I nearly screamed :D. Scared my husband half to death. Oh sure the cliches are flying now.
    Very funny! rolleyes1.gif
    Dave

    My Photos
    My Facebook

  • NicciNicci Registered Users Posts: 436 Major grins
    edited July 18, 2010
    I have a photo that is not fresh. Can I post it in the contest gallery anyway knowing I can't win?

    It is funny and extremely stripe appropriate.
  • sherstonesherstone Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 2,356 Major grins
    edited July 18, 2010
    Tecnicole wrote: »
    I have a photo that is not fresh. Can I post it in the contest gallery anyway knowing I can't win?

    It is funny and extremely stripe appropriate.

    I am surprised this question has not been asked before (to the best of my knowledge). Nothing is stopping you from posting photos from outside the challenge time frame, just remember that the photo will be moved to a disqualified section before judging and will eventually be deleted. Also you could do us a favor and put a short note in the caption telling everyone that it is not qualified. Thanks.
    Sean
  • NicciNicci Registered Users Posts: 436 Major grins
    edited July 18, 2010
    Done! Maybe I can get an honorable mention? ;)
    sherstone wrote: »
    I am surprised this question has not been asked before (to the best of my knowledge). Nothing is stopping you from posting photos from outside the challenge time frame, just remember that the photo will be moved to a disqualified section before judging and will eventually be deleted. Also you could do us a favor and put a short note in the caption telling everyone that it is not qualified. Thanks.
  • travelwaystravelways Registered Users Posts: 7,854 Major grins
    edited July 18, 2010
    Tecnicole wrote: »
    Done! Maybe I can get an honorable mention? ;)

    Beautiful! - I love it clap.gif
    Tatiana - Seeing the world through my camera
    TravelwaysPhotos.com ...... Facebook
    VegasGreatAttractions.com
    Travelways.com
  • travelwaystravelways Registered Users Posts: 7,854 Major grins
    edited July 19, 2010
    It seems to be a problem with the uploading system for the contest gallery
    - it doesn't work - for me at least.
    Tatiana - Seeing the world through my camera
    TravelwaysPhotos.com ...... Facebook
    VegasGreatAttractions.com
    Travelways.com
  • sherstonesherstone Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 2,356 Major grins
    edited July 19, 2010
    There does seem to be some sort of glitch happening with the Simple "java" uploader

    try this uploader.

    http://www.smugmug.com/photos/new_add.mg?AlbumID=12899724&uploader=olde

    It worked fine for me.
    I'm sure whatever the cause it is a temporary challenge that will soon be fixed by the SmugMug Wizards. :D
    Sean
  • travelwaystravelways Registered Users Posts: 7,854 Major grins
    edited July 19, 2010
    sherstone wrote: »
    There does seem to be some sort of glitch happening with the Simple "java" uploader

    try this uploader.

    http://www.smugmug.com/photos/new_add.mg?AlbumID=12899724&uploader=olde

    It worked fine for me.
    I'm sure whatever the cause it is a temporary challenge that will soon be fixed by the SmugMug Wizards. :D

    It worked :)

    Thank you very much Sean, and yes I'm sure that whatever glitch it is, will be fixed soon thumb.gif
    Tatiana - Seeing the world through my camera
    TravelwaysPhotos.com ...... Facebook
    VegasGreatAttractions.com
    Travelways.com
  • lizzard_nyclizzard_nyc Registered Users Posts: 4,056 Major grins
    edited July 19, 2010
    Sigh!
    This not being able to look and comment is for the birds!
    I miss the participation.

    fingers tapping on my desk.

    Yawn Stifled

    and now a haiku...

    Who knew I'd miss you
    Two weeks without commenting
    My impatience grows



    Can't wait to see the final gallery.
    Liz A.
    _________
  • AndManAndMan Registered Users Posts: 1,252 Major grins
    edited July 19, 2010
    lizzard_nyc wrote: »

    and now a haiku...

    Who knew I'd miss you
    Two weeks without commenting
    My impatience grows
    rolleyes1.gifbowdown.gif

    But 2 weeks to do nowt but street photography wings.gif
    Peter

    www.andmanphotography.com

    Facebook Fan Page

    "Landscape photography is the supreme test of the photographer - and often the supreme disappointment." Ansel Adams
  • sherstonesherstone Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 2,356 Major grins
    edited July 19, 2010
    lizzard_nyc wrote: »
    Sigh!


    Yearn for the ending
    Dreaming of alternating
    Patience will lend love
    Sean
  • lizzard_nyclizzard_nyc Registered Users Posts: 4,056 Major grins
    edited July 19, 2010
    AndMan wrote: »
    rolleyes1.gifbowdown.gif

    But 2 weeks to do nowt but street photography wings.gif

    :) Good point Peter.
    I have been slacking in that department.

    I go through phases.
    Liz A.
    _________
  • lizzard_nyclizzard_nyc Registered Users Posts: 4,056 Major grins
    edited July 19, 2010
    sherstone wrote: »
    Yearn for the ending
    Dreaming of alternating
    Patience will lend love


    A haiku back! Love it.
    Patience is something I still lack. I keep hoping it will come with age.

    BTW--I just saw Ghinson's post (just the title mind you) "Striper" and my eyes read "stripper" lol.
    I thought "well that took a turn..."
    Liz A.
    _________
  • ghinsonghinson Registered Users Posts: 933 Major grins
    edited July 19, 2010
    Seems like that was a common mistake. Not sure how a stripper would bear stripes. Guess it shows that I live on the NE coast, where the term "Striper" is probably about as ingrained in most of our consciousnesses as the word "whale" is to the Inuit. Still, maybe I accidentally increased my views with the slightly obscure title.
    uosuıɥ ƃǝɹƃ
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  • dniednie Users Awaiting Email Confirmation Posts: 1,351 Major grins
    edited July 20, 2010
    ghinson wrote: »
    Seems like that was a common mistake. Not sure how a stripper would bear stripes. Guess it shows that I live on the NE coast, where the term "Striper" is probably about as ingrained in most of our consciousnesses as the word "whale" is to the Inuit. Still, maybe I accidentally increased my views with the slightly obscure title.

    I live near Lake Texoma in North Texas... it is full of Stripers. I knew just what you meant. :D
    Donna

    My SmugMug
  • brocotbrocot Registered Users Posts: 165 Major grins
    edited July 22, 2010
    photo-bug wrote: »
    Beautiful! - I love it clap.gif

    Hi,photo-bug about your avatar :D
    I have seen that artwork before. The spider was in Belgium in 2006.

    http://erikgodderis.smugmug.com/Other/NATURE-1/6672165_JRphS#435070384_Tx9QQ
    Nikon Z5 - D7200/Nikon AF-S DX Nikkon 10-24mm/10-24dx/105mm prime/Nikon 200-500sb900/
    Hello, :thumb Mi Smug :
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  • MarkRMarkR Registered Users Posts: 2,099 Major grins
    edited July 22, 2010
    sherstone wrote: »
    Yearn for the ending
    Dreaming of alternating
    Patience will lend love


    Judgement causes stress:
    Heartache over which to choose.
    Best just to pick mine.

    mwink.gif
  • lizzard_nyclizzard_nyc Registered Users Posts: 4,056 Major grins
    edited July 22, 2010
    MarkR wrote: »
    Judgement causes stress:
    Heartache over which to choose.
    Best just to pick mine.

    mwink.gif


    rolleyes1.gif
    thumb.gif

    Love me a good Haiku.
    Liz A.
    _________
  • sgonensgonen Registered Users Posts: 178 Major grins
    edited July 24, 2010
    Sean, I just posted an entry "Passageway" and you'll notice that the date taken is 1/1/2000 - I just bought a new Canon 7D and forgot to set the date time. I hope you will accept this image, Chris Skopec and Danny Plumer can vouch for me.
    Shimon
    http://sgonen.smugmug.com/
  • CWSkopecCWSkopec Registered Users Posts: 1,325 Major grins
    edited July 24, 2010
    sgonen wrote: »
    Sean, I just posted an entry "Passageway" and you'll notice that the date taken is 1/1/2000 - I just bought a new Canon 7D and forgot to set the date time. I hope you will accept this image, Chris Skopec and Danny Plumer can vouch for me.

    Good thing I checked in on this thread!

    Sean, I was there with Shimon and Dan on Thursday night, but I can go one better than vouching and show it:

    945951508_Fyjfu-XL-1.jpg

    That's Shimon taking the shot (he does in fact have a very nice, new 7D that made me & my XTi very jealous! rolleyes1.gif) and intact EXIF can be found here.

    I know it's not the usual way for show the EXIF, but hopefully it's acceptable! thumb.gif
    Chris
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    My Photos
  • dlplumerdlplumer Registered Users Posts: 8,081 Major grins
    edited July 24, 2010
    CWSkopec wrote: »
    Good thing I checked in on this thread!

    Sean, I was there with Shimon and Dan on Thursday night, but I can go one better than vouching and show it:

    945951508_Fyjfu-XL-1.jpg

    That's Shimon taking the shot (he does in fact have a very nice, new 7D that made me & my XTi very jealous! rolleyes1.gif) and intact EXIF can be found here.

    I know it's not the usual way for show the EXIF, but hopefully it's acceptable! thumb.gif

    Sean, I have no idea who these Guys are. ne_nau.gif
    Dan
    http://danielplumer.com/
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  • TangoTango Registered Users Posts: 4,592 Major grins
    edited July 24, 2010
    dlplumer wrote: »
    Sean, I have no idea who these Guys are. ne_nau.gif

    And I can vouch for that.
    Aaron Nelson
  • sherstonesherstone Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 2,356 Major grins
    edited July 25, 2010
    sgonen wrote: »
    Sean, I just posted an entry "Passageway" and you'll notice that the date taken is 1/1/2000 - I just bought a new Canon 7D and forgot to set the date time. I hope you will accept this image, Chris Skopec and Danny Plumer can vouch for me.


    Your not the first one to start taking pictures with their brand new shiny 7D before setting the date and time correctly. Since the 7D was not even a glimmer in anyones imagination in 2000 it is obviously impossible to have taken a shot on that date.

    The biggest reason your shot will not be disqualified is because you gave me a heads up. All is good! thumb.gif
    Sean
  • lizzard_nyclizzard_nyc Registered Users Posts: 4,056 Major grins
    edited July 25, 2010
    sherstone wrote: »
    Your not the first one to start taking pictures with their brand new shiny 7D before setting the date and time correctly. Since the 7D was not even a glimmer in anyones imagination in 2000 it is obviously impossible to have taken a shot on that date.

    The biggest reason your shot will not be disqualified is because you gave me a heads up. All is good! thumb.gif

    But Dan says he doesn't know who they are!
    And I trust Dan

    rolleyes1.gif
    Liz A.
    _________
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