Assignment #18: Guesswork

NikolaiNikolai Registered Users Posts: 19,035 Major grins
edited August 13, 2010 in Assignments
Well, we all had a window of opportunity, now it's time to make others guess.

Make an otherwise very familiar and totally recognizable subject look totally strange. Usually this can be achieved by closing up or/and choosing drastic angles, but don't let me limit your imagination.

The submission is considered valid if it takes longer than a few seconds for an average person to figure out what on earth you've presented. However, the subject should be also common enough for anyone to recognize it had it been photographed from a conventional angle/distance - or once the angle and/or distance are/is properly guessed.

As always: fresh pictures only, no massive PS compositing, etc.

Also, please do not use any PS tricks to distort or recolor the subject. The idea is to take an unusual picture of a common subject, not to test you PS skills.

For the rest of the basic rules and index please check out this sticky.

May the guesswork begin! :thumb

PS. Sorry for the late announcement, getting very busy at work...
"May the f/stop be with you!"
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  • Antonio CorreiaAntonio Correia Registered Users Posts: 6,241 Major grins
    edited December 10, 2006
    Tell me what this is, please.
    I suppose it answers the assignment. :D
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    All the best ! ... António Correia - Facebook
  • NikolaiNikolai Registered Users Posts: 19,035 Major grins
    edited December 10, 2006
    Hm,
    Antonio Correia wrote:
    Tell me what this is, please.
    I suppose it answers the assignment. :D

    The roof top part of some building? headscratch.gif

    Nice shot, though..thumb.gif
    "May the f/stop be with you!"
  • Antonio CorreiaAntonio Correia Registered Users Posts: 6,241 Major grins
    edited December 10, 2006
    Nikolai wrote:
    The roof top part of some building? headscratch.gif

    Nice shot, though..thumb.gif
    Nikolai.
    I hope you are getting better.
    :D
    If you ask: Is this the roof top of some building, that is positive.

    And if I tell you: It's part of a boat. Would you believe me ?
    thumb.gif

    I think the goal is achieved, so far, isn't it ?
    All the best ! ... António Correia - Facebook
  • NikolaiNikolai Registered Users Posts: 19,035 Major grins
    edited December 10, 2006
    Antonio,
    Antonio Correia wrote:
    Nikolai.
    I hope you are getting better.
    :D
    If you ask: Is this the roof top of some building, that is positive.

    And if I tell you: It's part of a boat. Would you believe me ?
    thumb.gif

    I think the goal is achieved, so far, isn't it ?

    Since I never had any reason not to trust you, why should I start this time? :D
    And yes, it definitely made me guess, so with this shot mission is definitely accomplished:-)thumb.gif
    "May the f/stop be with you!"
  • douglasdouglas Registered Users Posts: 696 Major grins
    edited December 10, 2006
    This is too easy, Ill have to try some more.

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    Best regards,
    douglas
  • NikolaiNikolai Registered Users Posts: 19,035 Major grins
    edited December 10, 2006
    Come on, Douglas
    douglas wrote:
    This is too easy, Ill have to try some more.

    While it's a nice shot, it's a shot of a RAZR... deal.gifne_nau.gifmwink.gifrolleyes1.gif
    "May the f/stop be with you!"
  • douglasdouglas Registered Users Posts: 696 Major grins
    edited December 10, 2006
    Nikolai wrote:
    While it's a nice shot, it's a shot of a RAZR... deal.gifne_nau.gifmwink.gifrolleyes1.gif

    Good job, you even got the brand model!thumb.gif
    Best regards,
    douglas
  • NikolaiNikolai Registered Users Posts: 19,035 Major grins
    edited December 11, 2006
    Douglas,
    douglas wrote:
    Good job, you even got the brand model!thumb.gif
    It was a no brainer, I have the same :-)rolleyes1.gif
    "May the f/stop be with you!"
  • douglasdouglas Registered Users Posts: 696 Major grins
    edited December 11, 2006
    Nikolai wrote:
    It was a no brainer, I have the same :-)rolleyes1.gif

    lol, and I thought you were good!rolleyes1.gif
    Best regards,
    douglas
  • AndymanAndyman Registered Users Posts: 267 Major grins
    edited December 12, 2006
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    Nikon D50
    Tamron AF18-200mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II LD
    Tamron SP AF17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical
    Nikon 60mm f/2.8D AF Micro-Nikkor
    Nikon SB-800 Speedlight
  • anwmn1anwmn1 Registered Users Posts: 3,469 Major grins
    edited December 12, 2006
    Andyman wrote:
    #1 Ornament
    #2 Cooking Sheet- Spatula
    #3 Steps
    #4 Toaster

    How did I do?

    Aaron
    "The Journey of life is as much in oneself as the roads one travels"


    Aaron Newman

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  • anwmn1anwmn1 Registered Users Posts: 3,469 Major grins
    edited December 12, 2006
    I have a few for ya
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    All taken last night- No PS- just crop, sharpen, and b/w conversion

    Thanks-
    Aaron
    "The Journey of life is as much in oneself as the roads one travels"


    Aaron Newman

    Website:www.CapturingLightandEmotion.com
    Facebook: Capturing Light and Emotion
  • anwmn1anwmn1 Registered Users Posts: 3,469 Major grins
    edited December 12, 2006
    A couple more- this was fun!
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    What Brand?? Model??

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    Thanks-
    Aaron
    "The Journey of life is as much in oneself as the roads one travels"


    Aaron Newman

    Website:www.CapturingLightandEmotion.com
    Facebook: Capturing Light and Emotion
  • AndymanAndyman Registered Users Posts: 267 Major grins
    edited December 13, 2006
    anwmn1 wrote:
    #1 Ornament
    #2 Cooking Sheet- Spatula
    #3 Steps
    #4 Toaster

    How did I do?

    Aaron

    Not bad, Aaron. You got the last two right.
    (Maybe edit your post so my photos aren't shown twice? I don't mind but it does take up alot of space.)

    Ima guess at yours:

    01. Camera sensor + mirror
    02. Colinder
    03. Stove top burner
    04. Bike sprocket and cranks
    05. Pentax??? I have no idea.
    06. Map of USA
    07. Map of Central America
    08. Toaster : )
    Nikon D50
    Tamron AF18-200mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II LD
    Tamron SP AF17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical
    Nikon 60mm f/2.8D AF Micro-Nikkor
    Nikon SB-800 Speedlight
  • NikolaiNikolai Registered Users Posts: 19,035 Major grins
    edited December 13, 2006
    I wanna play, too
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    "May the f/stop be with you!"
  • anwmn1anwmn1 Registered Users Posts: 3,469 Major grins
    edited December 13, 2006
    Nikolai wrote:

    A horn of some type? Sax- Tuba- Trumpet
    "The Journey of life is as much in oneself as the roads one travels"


    Aaron Newman

    Website:www.CapturingLightandEmotion.com
    Facebook: Capturing Light and Emotion
  • anwmn1anwmn1 Registered Users Posts: 3,469 Major grins
    edited December 13, 2006
    Andyman wrote:
    Not bad, Aaron. You got the last two right.
    (Maybe edit your post so my photos aren't shown twice? I don't mind but it does take up alot of space.)

    Ima guess at yours:

    01. Camera sensor + mirror
    02. Colinder
    03. Stove top burner
    04. Bike sprocket and cranks
    05. Pentax??? I have no idea.
    06. Map of USA
    07. Map of Central America
    08. Toaster : )

    Very Good!!
    Only missed #2

    5 and 7 I'll give to ya
    #5 It is a Canon AE-1
    #7 Still the US map w/ a bit of Mexico in view
    "The Journey of life is as much in oneself as the roads one travels"


    Aaron Newman

    Website:www.CapturingLightandEmotion.com
    Facebook: Capturing Light and Emotion
  • Antonio CorreiaAntonio Correia Registered Users Posts: 6,241 Major grins
    edited December 13, 2006
    Shapes and texture
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    The picture has a little problem with a blue ribbon across.
    I don't know why it came up.
    May be a reflection in the CPF
    All the best ! ... António Correia - Facebook
  • NikolaiNikolai Registered Users Posts: 19,035 Major grins
    edited December 13, 2006
    Andyman and Aaron
    Great entries, guys! clap.gifthumb.gif
    "May the f/stop be with you!"
  • NikolaiNikolai Registered Users Posts: 19,035 Major grins
    edited December 13, 2006
    Antonio,
    Antonio Correia wrote:
    The picture has a little problem with a blue ribbon across.
    I don't know why it came up.
    May be a reflection in the CPF

    I take it it's a top of the car's dashboard?headscratch.gif
    "May the f/stop be with you!"
  • NikolaiNikolai Registered Users Posts: 19,035 Major grins
    edited December 13, 2006
    Aaron,
    anwmn1 wrote:
    A horn of some type? Sax- Tuba- Trumpet
    Bingo: tuba! thumb.gif
    "May the f/stop be with you!"
  • Antonio CorreiaAntonio Correia Registered Users Posts: 6,241 Major grins
    edited December 13, 2006
    Nikolai wrote:
    I take it it's a top of the car's dashboard?headscratch.gif

    Yesir :Dthumb.gif
    All the best ! ... António Correia - Facebook
  • anwmn1anwmn1 Registered Users Posts: 3,469 Major grins
    edited December 13, 2006
    Antonio Correia wrote:
    The picture has a little problem with a blue ribbon across.
    I don't know why it came up.
    May be a reflection in the CPF

    Antonio- is it the dash of a car- the rt side of the picture being above the glove compartment and housing the passenger airbag?

    OOPS- Nikolai beat me!

    Aaron
    "The Journey of life is as much in oneself as the roads one travels"


    Aaron Newman

    Website:www.CapturingLightandEmotion.com
    Facebook: Capturing Light and Emotion
  • Antonio CorreiaAntonio Correia Registered Users Posts: 6,241 Major grins
    edited December 13, 2006
    anwmn1 wrote:
    Antonio- is it the dash of a car- the rt side of the picture being above the glove compartment and housing the passenger airbag?

    OOPS- Nikolai beat me!

    Aaron

    Remember, he us THE best !! :D:D
    thumb.gif
    All the best ! ... António Correia - Facebook
  • ShimaShima Registered Users Posts: 2,547 Major grins
    edited December 15, 2006
    Around my house :)
    Got a few, some might be easier to guess than others. So guess away!!
    All were taken tonight (12-14-2006) on my Rebel XTi.

    #1
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    #2
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    #3
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    #4
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    #5
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  • NikolaiNikolai Registered Users Posts: 19,035 Major grins
    edited December 15, 2006
    Shima,
    I guess #2 is a chandelier (hanukka one?) and #4 is a pendulum load.
    I have no clue what the rest of the pictures show...ne_nau.gif
    Nice entries:-)thumb.gif
    "May the f/stop be with you!"
  • ShimaShima Registered Users Posts: 2,547 Major grins
    edited December 15, 2006
    Nikolai wrote:
    I guess #2 is a chandelier (hanukka one?) and #4 is a pendulum load.
    I have no clue what the rest of the pictures show...ne_nau.gif
    Nice entries:-)thumb.gif

    Fabulous :) That pleases me greatly that I stumped you on the majority.

    A pendulum in what is the real question... do you know? If not I'll post the full pic...

    And yeah good going on the 2nd, I really liked the angle of the shot, hehe:
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    Any more guesses anyone on the others?
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  • ThwackThwack Registered Users Posts: 487 Major grins
    edited December 15, 2006
    Shima wrote:
    Any more guesses anyone on the others?


    #4 is the pendalum for a grandfather clock. Without more context, it could be for a grandmother clock or possibly an even smaller clock but I prefer the size and style of a grandfather clock so that's my guess. :D

    #1 looks like a bunch of handles but I can't make out what's on them due to the coloring (looks like the over-blue effect I've gotten on accident in the past when I had a really bad white balance set).
  • Antonio CorreiaAntonio Correia Registered Users Posts: 6,241 Major grins
    edited December 15, 2006
    Number one are electrical cables all around a cylinder for transportation.
    They are dirty because they are outside and have been dragged in the sand.

    The shadow is from the photographer.

    But they have a strange colours though ...headscratch.gif


    What is it ?
    Good picture. Difficult to guess :D

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  • ivarivar Registered Users Posts: 8,395 Major grins
    edited December 15, 2006
    Shima wrote:
    #1
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    Candles?
    Ivar
    www.ivarborst.nl & smugmug
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