>> dgrin challenge 16, the quality of light <<
Andy
Registered Users Posts: 50,016 Major grins
challenge 16 is now upon us. the theme is "the quality of light." now, i'm not sure i have the exact definition for this, but i'll go with what the united states supreme court said about pornography many years ago .. "i know it when i see it."
*** this is the thread into which you post your challenge entry ***
in challenge 15, i used a guest judge to help me pick the finalists (thanks jim fuglestad!) and i'm happy to say, that our own shay stephens will be guest judging challenge 16 with me. shay will help pick the finalists, and will also make comments on the submitted images and finalists' images at the end of the challenge. :clap :clap :clap
some examples of "the quality of light"
here's one of my favorites by shay
from shay: "the quality of light I wanted here was the hard light that brought out the texture of the plants.." i really dig the crisp contrast too, of the sunlit areas and the shadow areas.
the light can be a supporting actor in the image
it could be a co-star
or it could be the main event ;-)
of course it could be "sweet light" in a landscape or the perfect little amount of light in a macro shot. it's really wide open, so have at it!
the change we made last challenge was well received, and so we're sticking to it: only one entry allowed into the main challenge thread. you may enter early, and change it any time you like, so if you have an image today and you want to enter it, fine. in a week if you think you've made a better image, by all means go ahead and replace. ***remember*** use the challenge 16 comments and critiques thread to have your images critiqued by your fellow dgrinners.
all of the other rules of the dgrin challenges apply, click here to review them
*** this is the thread into which you post your challenge entry ***
challenge 16 will close to entries on monday, july 12, 2004 at 12 noon nyc time.
enjoy (challenge) photography,
*** this is the thread into which you post your challenge entry ***
in challenge 15, i used a guest judge to help me pick the finalists (thanks jim fuglestad!) and i'm happy to say, that our own shay stephens will be guest judging challenge 16 with me. shay will help pick the finalists, and will also make comments on the submitted images and finalists' images at the end of the challenge. :clap :clap :clap
some examples of "the quality of light"
here's one of my favorites by shay
from shay: "the quality of light I wanted here was the hard light that brought out the texture of the plants.." i really dig the crisp contrast too, of the sunlit areas and the shadow areas.
the light can be a supporting actor in the image
it could be a co-star
or it could be the main event ;-)
of course it could be "sweet light" in a landscape or the perfect little amount of light in a macro shot. it's really wide open, so have at it!
the change we made last challenge was well received, and so we're sticking to it: only one entry allowed into the main challenge thread. you may enter early, and change it any time you like, so if you have an image today and you want to enter it, fine. in a week if you think you've made a better image, by all means go ahead and replace. ***remember*** use the challenge 16 comments and critiques thread to have your images critiqued by your fellow dgrinners.
all of the other rules of the dgrin challenges apply, click here to review them
*** this is the thread into which you post your challenge entry ***
challenge 16 will close to entries on monday, july 12, 2004 at 12 noon nyc time.
enjoy (challenge) photography,
0
Comments
Just below Anna Ruby Falls in Unicoi State park
http://www.ondrovic.com
http://www.pigeonpiefilms.com
Summer Storm
I agonized over this as we all are doing...
Operating System Design, Drivers, Software
Villa Del Rio II, Talamban, Pit-os, Cebu, Ph
Swiss Climbing Silhouette
Sand Bath Terminus with Gnats
Galleries here Upcoming Ranch/Horse Workshop
http://lonepine.shutterbugstorefront.com
"Waiting for Breakfast" July 9, 2004
TML Photography
tmlphoto.com
gubbs.smugmug.com
The warm light beckons me to set aside my cares, rest and enjoy the sunset...
Susan Appel Photography My Blog
Taken at the Venice Pier, Marina Del Rey, CA
Catapultam habeo. Nisi pecuniam omnem mihi dabis, ad caput tuum saxum immane mittam
http://www.mcneel.com/users/jb/foghorn/ill_shut_up.au
Here is my entry
Moderator of the Technique Forum and Finishing School on Dgrin
Marshall
good luck everyone!
Portfolio • Workshops • Facebook • Twitter
Aauugghhh... Been trying to up-load and get onto the net for more than an hour.... Trouble with our connection out here in the back 40...
Finally.... Maybe?
ginette
from andy:
a lovely flower but i felt the blown areas distracted rather than enhanced the photograph. i do like the separation of the flower from the background, and the use of dof.
From Shay:
I agree with Andy here. This image says more to me about contrast.
Portfolio • Workshops • Facebook • Twitter
from andy:
an impressive image, really. but i think it's more suited to shadows & silhouettes (a future challenge!) than quality of light.
From Shay:
This has great composition, but looks underexposed to me. The quality of light is compromised in my eyes because of this.
Portfolio • Workshops • Facebook • Twitter
from andy:
a cool street image, very "damon-esque" and i like it a lot. i felt it's more a mix of high key/low key than quality of light though.
From Shay:
More contrast than anything. I personally didn't care for the photo, but it does show artistry than many enjoy.
Portfolio • Workshops • Facebook • Twitter
from andy:
certainly a lovey fireworks image but other than the light of the bursts themselves, i didn't see "quality of light" ... a good shot though!
From Shay:
I agree with Andy here. Nice fireworks, but not illustrative enough of the challenge theme. Open up those shadows.
Portfolio • Workshops • Facebook • Twitter
from andy:
some cool cloud formations. the lens flare detracts imo, and it needs some grounding from the ground to anchor the shot. also i think a noise reduction could be in order. love the sun's rays though!
From Shay:
The image quality is preventing this image from ranking higher. It looks very over processed and or taken with a camera with a very low quality optical system. I like the composition however.
Portfolio • Workshops • Facebook • Twitter
from andy:
wow a cool spider shot. i do like the quality of light here, it's nice, if maybe a teeny bit much, on the spider. i really like the light trail-off on the rhs of the shot. well done.
From Shay:
I liked this one, the shimmering webs, the saturated spider from the morning light. The composition could have been improved, it looks overly cropped (it may not be, but it has the look). Give some room on the top and left hand side, those legs are almost cut off.
Portfolio • Workshops • Facebook • Twitter
from andy:
okay this was close, just edged out by the finalists imo. a lovely scene, well lit. i think the improvement to take this shot to the next level is to have a live subject on that bench. congrats on a fine fine image.
From Shay:
I have a thing for benches. I really like this photo. Good composition and color. Well done.
Portfolio • Workshops • Facebook • Twitter