DSS #121 Centered

sherstonesherstone Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 2,356 Major grins
edited February 5, 2013 in The Dgrin Challenges
Welcome to Round #121 of the Dgrin Sharp Shooters Challenges.

This challenge is for all dgrin members.

It will run from Monday, January 21th, 2013 8:00pm PST time (GMT -8) on through Monday, Februarary 4, 2013 8:00pm PST time (GMT -8).

The theme this round for your interpretation will be: Centered

Centering your subject means that your subject is in the general center of your frame. Sometimes avoiding the rule that things should not be centered makes a better photograph. This is especially true when you are dealing with symmetry. Centering is also a very effective tool for creating a sense of space and size.

Oh and by the way the subject needs to be a red shoe ( just kidding )
BE CREATIVE: no rule of thirds in this round!

Here are some examples:

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

There are no editing restrictions this round!

Your Judge:
1 round 72 Hour Public Vote.
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:

DSS Gallery #121

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.
Please note that there has been a rules wording change, so be sure you have re- read the rules!
Sean

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  • LexLanePhotographyLexLanePhotography Registered Users Posts: 2 Beginner grinner
    edited January 23, 2013
    Upload%20To%20FB-S.jpg
    " I SEE FREEDOM"

    Lex Lane Photography- www.lexlanephotography.com
  • grandmaRgrandmaR Registered Users Posts: 2,196 Major grins
    edited January 26, 2013
    I thought my picture didn't load so I clicked on it again, and now there are two. I couldn't figure out how to delete the second one, so I hope you can do it for me. TIA
    “"..an adventure is an inconvenience rightly considered." G.K. Chesterton”
  • sherstonesherstone Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 2,356 Major grins
    edited January 26, 2013
    grandmaR wrote: »
    ... I hope you can do it for me. TIA

    No problem. Done :D
    Sean
  • aekonetaekonet Registered Users Posts: 27 Big grins
    edited January 26, 2013
    Cherry in glas
    Hallo everybody, this is my first post here.

    Cherry in glas / aekonet:

    Glas_IMG_8931_xg+l_SWx_1.jpg

    br Otmar

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  • sherstonesherstone Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 2,356 Major grins
    edited January 26, 2013
    Welcome both LexLanePhotography and aekonet

    I see that you are both new. Posting photos in this thread is fine but unless you follow the instructions above you will not be entered into the current challenge.

    If you have any other questions don't be afraid to ask.
    Sean
  • aekonetaekonet Registered Users Posts: 27 Big grins
    edited January 27, 2013
    sherstone wrote: »
    Welcome both LexLanePhotography and aekonet

    I see that you are both new. Posting photos in this thread is fine but unless you follow the instructions above you will not be entered into the current challenge.

    If you have any other questions don't be afraid to ask.

    I read the instructions but could not find the point, where I made the mistake (maybe based on some problems with my english ;))

    br aekonet

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  • grandmaRgrandmaR Registered Users Posts: 2,196 Major grins
    edited January 27, 2013
    In the top post, click on DSS Gallery #121 That will take you to where you can enterthe photo into the gallery. (It is a link but not a really obvious one)
    “"..an adventure is an inconvenience rightly considered." G.K. Chesterton”
  • aekonetaekonet Registered Users Posts: 27 Big grins
    edited January 27, 2013
    grandmaR wrote:
    In the top post, click on DSS Gallery #121 That will take you to where you can enterthe photo into the gallery. (It is a link but not a really obvious one)

    Thank you, grandmaR!

    So.... It seems to be necessary to create an account at smugmug, am I right? Seems to be not free of charge, right?

    br aekonet

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  • JAGJAG Super Moderators Posts: 9,088 moderator
    edited January 27, 2013
    aekonet wrote: »
    Thank you, grandmaR!

    So.... It seems to be necessary to create an account at smugmug, am I right? Seems to be not free of charge, right?

    br aekonet

    No you do not need a smugmug account. Just follow the instructions that are listed at the top of the gallery. You should also find the link to the official rules and read those too.
    ~JAG (Joyce) - My site: JAG Creations JAG Creations be a fan.
  • aekonetaekonet Registered Users Posts: 27 Big grins
    edited January 27, 2013
    JAG wrote:
    No you do not need a smugmug account. Just follow the instructions that are listed at the top of the gallery. You should also find the link to the official rules and read those too.

    Thanks, Jag, now it worked...

    br aekonet

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  • grandmaRgrandmaR Registered Users Posts: 2,196 Major grins
    edited January 27, 2013
    I did not realize that the time was 8 pm pacific time and mine was taken in the afternoon on the east coast. So I guess I will have to withdraw my photo.
    “"..an adventure is an inconvenience rightly considered." G.K. Chesterton”
  • grandmaRgrandmaR Registered Users Posts: 2,196 Major grins
    edited January 28, 2013
    aekonet wrote: »
    Thank you, grandmaR!

    So.... It seems to be necessary to create an account at smugmug, am I right? Seems to be not free of charge, right?

    br aekonet

    When I started I opened a free account at smugmug, but I closed it because it wasn't something I wanted.

    For the DSS contests, you can upload directly from your computer, and really that is the best way as you don't have to worry as much about keeping the exif data with the photo (my opinion)

    For the Mini-Challenges, the photos have to be hosted someplace on the internet but it doesn't matter where.
    “"..an adventure is an inconvenience rightly considered." G.K. Chesterton”
  • JAGJAG Super Moderators Posts: 9,088 moderator
    edited January 31, 2013
    grandmaR wrote: »
    I did not realize that the time was 8 pm pacific time and mine was taken in the afternoon on the east coast. So I guess I will have to withdraw my photo.

    The challenge started 8pm on the 21st, your image is dated on the 22nd after 11am. You are within the challenge time frame! No need to withdraw.
    ~JAG (Joyce) - My site: JAG Creations JAG Creations be a fan.
  • dniednie Users Awaiting Email Confirmation Posts: 1,351 Major grins
    edited January 31, 2013
    JAG wrote: »
    The challenge started 8pm on the 21st, your image is dated on the 22nd after 11am. You are within the challenge time frame! No need to withdraw.

    Her original one posted (already deleted) was from the morning of the 21st. Lovely picture too....
    Donna

    My SmugMug
  • grandmaRgrandmaR Registered Users Posts: 2,196 Major grins
    edited January 31, 2013
    Yes I was sorry that I couldn't use that photo. You can't get clouds to order and the weather after that was nothing but sullen stratus clouds until we were almost home and I didn't think I should change it again
    “"..an adventure is an inconvenience rightly considered." G.K. Chesterton”
  • JAGJAG Super Moderators Posts: 9,088 moderator
    edited January 31, 2013
    dnie wrote: »
    Her original one posted (already deleted) was from the morning of the 21st. Lovely picture too....

    I have been out of touch for the past several weeks do to a death of my father. I am just catching up. Thanks for letting me know!
    ~JAG (Joyce) - My site: JAG Creations JAG Creations be a fan.
  • dniednie Users Awaiting Email Confirmation Posts: 1,351 Major grins
    edited January 31, 2013
    I am so sorry for your loss Joyce...
    Donna

    My SmugMug
  • GretaPicsGretaPics Registered Users Posts: 373 Major grins
    edited February 1, 2013
    Whoa - so sorry to hear Joyce. GP
    www.GretaPics.com
  • tinamarie52tinamarie52 Registered Users Posts: 954 Major grins
    edited February 1, 2013
    Joyce...my condolences. Cherish the special memories. Chris
    http://chrisadamczyk.smugmug.com

    When you come to a door... walk through it.
    If it's locked... find an open window.
  • EaracheEarache Registered Users Posts: 3,533 Major grins
    edited February 1, 2013
    Joyce,
    Wishing you and your family peace of heart and mind during these times.
    Eric ~ Smugmug
  • JAGJAG Super Moderators Posts: 9,088 moderator
    edited February 2, 2013
    Thank you all for your kind words and condolences.
    ~JAG (Joyce) - My site: JAG Creations JAG Creations be a fan.
  • SeascapeSSeascapeS Registered Users Posts: 814 Major grins
    edited February 3, 2013
    Sorry to hear that, Joyce.
    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/
  • FrochFroch Registered Users Posts: 571 Major grins
    edited February 4, 2013
    JAG wrote: »
    I have been out of touch for the past several weeks do to a death of my father. I am just catching up. Thanks for letting me know!

    I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your father Joyce.
    My condolences.
  • kdotaylorkdotaylor Registered Users Posts: 1,280 Major grins
    edited February 4, 2013
    Joyce, I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Wishing you peace.
    Kate
    www.katetaylor.smugmug.com
    "You cannot depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus." Mark Twain
  • lkbartlkbart Registered Users Posts: 1,912 Major grins
    edited February 4, 2013
    Joyce, very sorry to hear of your loss. Peace & prayers.
    ~Lillian~
    A photograph is an artistic expression of life, captured one moment at a time . . .
    http://bartlettphotoart.smugmug.com/
  • DonRicklinDonRicklin Registered Users Posts: 5,551 Major grins
    edited February 4, 2013
    Joyce, Having lost my Mother recently, I am totally "there" with you. It IS hard. Peace be with you.

    Don
    Don Ricklin - Gear: Canon EOS 5D Mark III, was Pentax K7
    'I was older then, I'm younger than that now' ....
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  • PedalGirlPedalGirl Registered Users Posts: 794 Major grins
    edited February 5, 2013
    New challenge theme?
    Pho-tog-ra-pher (n) 1. One who practices photography 2. one obsessed with capturing life with their camera. 3. One who eats, sleeps and breathes photographs. 4. One who sees the world in 4x6.
    www.lisaspeakmanphotography.com
  • travelwaystravelways Registered Users Posts: 7,854 Major grins
    edited February 5, 2013
    Condolences Joyce - so sorry to hear this...
    Tatiana - Seeing the world through my camera
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    Travelways.com
  • JAGJAG Super Moderators Posts: 9,088 moderator
    edited February 5, 2013
    sorry for the delay everyone. I was a day off on my thinking! New challenge and voting round will be up shortly!
    ~JAG (Joyce) - My site: JAG Creations JAG Creations be a fan.
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