DSS 80 - Breaking Rules in DC
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Here are a few shots from our recent trip to DC. Do you think any of these have potential for the current challenge?
1a. Stars and Stripes Forever
1b. Stars and Stripes Forever hdr
2. Life Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness
3a. Honest Abe
3b. Honest Abe
A few night time shots taken on the drive back to Philly - experiments in "breaking the rules" with some interesting results. Not sure any of them are worthy of this challenge though.
4. Night Vision
5a. The World Without Glasses
6. Driving While Tired
Thanks,
Gretchen
1a. Stars and Stripes Forever
1b. Stars and Stripes Forever hdr
2. Life Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness
3a. Honest Abe
3b. Honest Abe
A few night time shots taken on the drive back to Philly - experiments in "breaking the rules" with some interesting results. Not sure any of them are worthy of this challenge though.
4. Night Vision
5a. The World Without Glasses
6. Driving While Tired
Thanks,
Gretchen
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Abe reminds me of the time I was in DC with friends, and my ditzy friend says "wow, he looks much bigger than he does on a penny".
I also like #2
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I'm really digging #1 with the backward US flag. While the texture of the Washington Monument looks really nice in the HDR version, the flag itself looks a little overcooked.
I also like #2 a lot. The angle is wonderful and I love how you balanced the flags at the base of the Washington Monument with the sunlight at the tip.
I would go with either 1a or 2. clap
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This would be my comment about #1 and 2. While there may be rules being broken, for me the image isn't made stronger by the non-rule following.
In regard to Mr. Lincoln... this is one of the most photographed images in the world. It's really a challenge to find a way to "see" this magnificent sculpture that isn't as some level a cliche. You've got a couple of beautiful images of him, but... what's new? Of the two, I prefer the first.
Of 4 and 5, I'm leaning toward 5. There's abstraction with what I think is recognizable context and the linear composition is quite strong. The only negative may be the high noise level from shooting at 6400 iso. But within the context of the blurred image, I don't think it matters.
Nice set. Thanks for sharing them.
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Yes, it was easy to come up with the title for this shot! Thanks for your input on these, Kate.
I agree about 1b (the hdr version) being a little overcooked. I loved the light on this flag! I'll take a look at these again, perhaps working a bit more on post-processing or taking some new shots. Thanks for the feedback!
Tatiana, thanks for your input on these! I make take another stab at post-processing this to see if I can reduce the noise a bit.
Very helpful input, Bill! I agree about it being harder to break the rules in a way that makes an image stronger and I appreciate your perspective on these.
Good point. It's been years since I've visited the monuments in DC, so I appreciated the opportunity to get some fresh images but they are not unique!
It's helpful for me to know why you and others are leaning toward #5, so I appreciate your specific input on this shot!
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5b. The World Without Glasses (blue filter added)
5c. The World Without Glasses (temp tweaked)
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I'm stumped so far on this challenge and have appreciated your tips and recap of Freeman Patterson's rules & ways to break them...specifically #C. Thanks for sharing. GP
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Personally, I like #1a - the backlit flag looks really nice.
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I like your idea, and there aren't many images that are showing someone breaking a well-known law or rule. I'd be interested in seeing it. (Feel free to send me a link in a pm if you want.) Thanks, Kono.
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The colors pop more in your original #5. Either one works for me.
#1a is gorgeous. I love the color. The red in the HDR version is not as appealing, but I like the brickwork in the BG better in the HDR.
I think #3a is better of Honest Abe. More contrast really brings out the detail.
Thanks for your input on these. I'll make sure I have the files for 1a and the original 5 when I head out of town so that my options are open.
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I had one other idea and managed to shoot a few photos tonight. May be able to get a few more tomorrow with the light coming in the window.... Does this idea have potential or should I stick with The World Without Glass or the first flag (1a) image for my entry? These could all be titled "The Girl at My Window." It is a stained glass window of a girl picking up amber. It was my mother's and reminds me of her love of beauty and grace.
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If I go with a girl at my window shot - perhaps shooting some tomorrow morning - does the composition break the no borders rule?
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Sorry - I didn't intend for my comment to sound like a plea for you to change your entry - it was more in the spirit of great minds think alike.
Personally, I like your current entry better than the stained glass.
I hope you enjoy your vacation and get to take lots of photos. Everyone here is still sleeping and I'm enjoying some quiet time (my favorite time of the day ). So far this morning I have heard a bugle playing Call to Post, someone playing a recording of our national anthem, and watched a dense fog roll in - making all but the closest of boats in the harbor disappear. I can still see the Seafair from our balcony - it is the 4th largest megayacht in the world, and is currently serving as a floating art gallery.
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Great title too!
"Dance like no one is watching. Sing like no one is listening. Love like you've never been hurt and live like it's heaven on Earth." — Mark Twain
I didn't take it as a plea but was curious about how much of an overlap it might be. Fun shots in your gallery! I wonder whether you could crop the sharper shot of the bridge so that the horizon is pretty much centered and enter that one? It's a lovely shot! Thanks for the input on my last minute shots. I think I'll stay with my current entry. Not planning to take a computer with good photo editing capabilities with us....
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