#29 - "Memories"

travelways · July 6, 2009

I just played a little with some images I took these days, thinking to create something
maybe good enough for the DS29 - song contest...

This image would say "Memories"

What do you think?

richtersl · July 6, 2009

Very nice, Tatiana!

BTW, not only can use use "Memories" from Cats, you can also use "The Way We Were" as a title. Both would work. "The Way We Were" has a verse that also goes perfectly with this:

Memories
Light the corners of my mind
Misty watercolor memories
Of the way we were
Scattered pictures
Of the smiles we left behind
Smiles we gave to one another
For the way we were

As a matter of fact, that's the first song I heard in my head when I saw your photo.

I'm wondering how the background images would look if you applied the Orton effect to them?

Something tells me this challenge is going to make us all crazy before the month is up. :crazy

travelways · July 6, 2009

richtersl wrote:

Very nice, Tatiana!

BTW, not only can use use "Memories" from Cats, you can also use "The Way We Were" as a title. Both would work. "The Way We Were" has a verse that also goes perfectly with this:

Memories
Light the corners of my mind
Misty watercolor memories
Of the way we were
Scattered pictures
Of the smiles we left behind
Smiles we gave to one another
For the way we were

As a matter of fact, that's the first song I heard in my head when I saw your photo.

I'm wondering how the background images would look if you applied the Orton effect to them?

Something tells me this challenge is going to make us all crazy before the month is up. :crazy

You are an angel Linda!!!

1. I tried to find a title related to that image, but all I could get was "Memories" by Elvis Presley:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_YzwL9-c_w

However "The Way We Were" fits soooo much BETTER !

Wonderful lyrics too

2. Oh, yeah - the "Orton effect" was what I felt I needed for those images in the background!!!

I didn't know about it, but now I'll search for how to do it

I don't have words to thank you

An yes there will be some gorgeous images on this round, I'm sure.

One thing that I don't really agree with, is making from a photography contest
an actual "digital imagery / graphic design" contest.

- I personally didn't have the intention to do a composite image, but I did it because
the first photo posted into the contest was, ... and... I yes, a composite image
can be more powerful that just a simple shot...

I've been doing this (digital imagery / graphic design) for about 15 years now
- mainly for web and for budget clients using stock photos -

I came here to learn photography as a hoby, not to do the same thing...

Hmm....

richtersl · July 6, 2009

I disagree with you that a composite image can deliver a more powerful message than a straight photograph can.

Here are some famous album covers that are not composites and yet they are classics:

http://www.abc.net.au/myfavouritealbum/albumart/img/stickyfingers.jpg

http://www.bbc.co.uk/radioassets/photos/2007/8/23/27383_2.jpg

http://rateyourmusic.com/release/album/elvis_presley/elvis_presley/

It all boils down to a matter of taste and what you're trying to express.

The value of these challenges is that they force you to think outside the box. In your case and in mine in the previous challenge this has forced us over into a new realm -- creating a composite image. And composite images don't necessarily do well in challenges -- heck I got only one vote for mine in the last one and it wasn't even my own.

But, I had a lot of fun creating that image and it REALLY taught me how to think outside of the box. And no one can take that away from me.

Sorry for rambling. But I think you have a very nice image. And plenty of time to try different versions and have a lot of fun with it.

bf2015 · July 6, 2009

richtersl wrote:

I disagree with you that a composite image can deliver a more powerful message than a straight photograph can.

Here are some famous album covers that are not composites and yet they are classics:

http://www.abc.net.au/myfavouritealbum/albumart/img/stickyfingers.jpg

http://www.bbc.co.uk/radioassets/photos/2007/8/23/27383_2.jpg

http://rateyourmusic.com/release/album/elvis_presley/elvis_presley/

It all boils down to a matter of taste and what you're trying to express.

The value of these challenges is that they force you to think outside the box. In your case and in mine in the previous challenge this has forced us over into a new realm -- creating a composite image. And composite images don't necessarily do well in challenges -- heck I got only one vote for mine in the last one and it wasn't even my own. But, I had a lot of fun creating that image and it REALLY taught me how to think outside of the box. And no one can take that away from me.

Sorry for rambling. But I think you have a very nice image. And plenty of time to try different versions and have a lot of fun with it.

travelways · July 6, 2009

richtersl wrote:

I disagree with you that a composite image can deliver a more powerful message than a straight photograph can.

Here are some famous album covers that are not composites and yet they are classics:

http://www.abc.net.au/myfavouritealbum/albumart/img/stickyfingers.jpg

http://www.bbc.co.uk/radioassets/photos/2007/8/23/27383_2.jpg

http://rateyourmusic.com/release/album/elvis_presley/elvis_presley/

It all boils down to a matter of taste and what you're trying to express.

The value of these challenges is that they force you to think outside the box. In your case and in mine in the previous challenge this has forced us over into a new realm -- creating a composite image. And composite images don't necessarily do well in challenges -- heck I got only one vote for mine in the last one and it wasn't even my own. But, I had a lot of fun creating that image and it REALLY taught me how to think outside of the box. And no one can take that away from me.

Sorry for rambling. But I think you have a very nice image. And plenty of time to try different versions and have a lot of fun with it.

I know

When I was writing the reply I was actually thinking that I will have a response like this... and here it is.

... Hmm,... yes you are right, and I'm so happy you are thinking like this

And in addition I have to say that I really appreciated your work and creativity -

Your "rambling" it's what I actually needed to hear - thank you for this

Yes, I have time to find a better shot

Thank you and thank you "bf2015" to enforce this too

All the best to you

Katmitchell · July 6, 2009

Well, what more can be said... Looks like they covered all the basis here.:D

Good luck on your entry..

Kat

Justiceiro · July 7, 2009

Honest C&C, I'm not feeling this one. If you want to have a realistic shot at winning one of these things you really have to bring your A game. The competition is pretty fierce. I should now, I've never managed to win one. And I'm oozing with so much talent that my awesomeness actually radiates in some sort of electromagnetic way, causing my camera to fail at critical moments.

Seriously, here's what I don't like:

1- The framing is too tight. The ghost images look like they are squashing her, or trying to steal her breath, or are about to tie her up and throw her in a walking chicken legged shack, or something Baba Yaga-ish. Give the central character some room to breathe.

2- I have very strong feelings about Kitsch. I only shoot it because it sells, but I don't generally like it. (check here for a description of my judging prejudices, which inform the rest of the post)

I'm super iffy on composites, because they tend to be a slippery slope towards kitsch, even schlock. There's a very fine line between kitsch (which can be good) and schlock (which is never good), and that line has to do with oversentimentalizing and oversymbolizing things. I think you've strayed too far here. Symbolism should be delivered with a nudge, not a hammer.

All the tech details in this photo are good, and you've at the very least given the theme some thought, and tried to present it in an interesting way, so that's good- you are already ahead of 90% of the other folks out there. But the top 5% of entrants will make your eyes hurt with their awesomeness and fill you with a bitter, homicideal, nikon breaking (theirs, not yours of course) rage.... Oh, I've said too much.

Regardless, none of them will win either. I think your on a good track. But why not try to take a melancholy route? (melancholy often saves Kitsch from Schlockiness).

Aslo, the ghost chick on the left with the clapping hands looks as if she has just tried, and failed, to catch that seagull in mid-air. Perhaps she doesn't know she has ghost hands? ditch the clapping, or reposition it.

whiterice · July 7, 2009

Tatiana - I like the idea, but I just find this image too busy. Too many colors maybe? I wish I could be more specific - I just know that it doesn't work for me.

I know you'll appreciate the honesty. I have no worries for you though.....how many contenders did you have for the last round - 5?!

travelways · July 8, 2009

Ha, ha... Thank you Justiceiro and Whiterice for your comments

Yes I really appreciate this kind of honest / helpful feed back

I will give it another thought considering all the details you suggested,
or maybe I'll come with something else :davidto

Thank you again

richtersl · July 8, 2009

photo-bug wrote:

I will give it another thought considering all the details you suggested, or maybe I'll come with something else :davidto

:lurk:D

travelways · July 8, 2009

richtersl wrote:

:lurk:D

BTW: 5 minutes ago, I finally found my wanted shot for the "Circles or Squares" subject :smo

I didn't take it because now I DON'T WANT it anymore

Tango · July 8, 2009

try to make the dream part B&W as im told we dream in B&W.... but I cant confirm that info since I never remember my dreams, I just wake dripping of sweat and my teeth hurt from clinching.... j/k

Anyway, IMHO

dnie · July 8, 2009

AaronNelson wrote:

try to make the dream part B&W as im told we dream in B&W.... but I cant confirm that info since I never remember my dreams, I just wake dripping of sweat and my teeth hurt from clinching.... j/k

Anyway, IMHO

Not me... I have full techno-color!

maybe its all those drugs.....

travelways · July 8, 2009

AaronNelson wrote:

try to make the dream part B&W as im told we dream in B&W.... but I cant confirm that info since I never remember my dreams, I just wake dripping of sweat and my teeth hurt from clinching.... j/k

Anyway, IMHO

Good idea - I can try, but I'll also try improving a little the overall composition

This in case I really cannot find anything else...

Thank you

travelways · July 8, 2009

dnie wrote:

Not me... I have full techno-color!

maybe its all those drugs.....

I actually don't think I dream B&W either - I even remember last night seeing lots of colors,
and I know I went to bed before 12.00 and only had 2 beers, 1 small bottle of red wine and
very few shots of whisky...

dnie · July 8, 2009

photo-bug wrote:

I actually don't think I dream B&W either - I even remember last night seeing lots of colors,
and I know I went to bed before 12.00 and only had 2 beers, 1 small bottle of red wine and
very few shots of whisky...

oh, I'm sure that wouldn't do it.... :lol

BTW... just how many is "very few"?

travelways · July 8, 2009

dnie wrote:

oh, I'm sure that wouldn't do it.... :lol

BTW... just how many is "very few"?

I don't remember

- kidding, of course :lol

whiterice · July 8, 2009

photo-bug wrote:

BTW: 5 minutes ago, I finally found my wanted shot for the "Circles or Squares" subject :smo

I didn't take it because now I DON'T WANT it anymore

That is so funny Tatiana - it seems that all I ever notice lately are circles....GRRRR!! Matter of fact, I took this shot last week that I love very much.

travelways · July 9, 2009

whiterice wrote:

That is so funny Tatiana - it seems that all I ever notice lately are circles....GRRRR!! Matter of fact, I took this shot last week that I love very much.

Same here

BTW: your image is gorgeous!!! I love, it, love it, love it sooo much

ic4u · July 9, 2009

photo-bug wrote:

I actually don't think I dream B&W either - I even remember last night seeing lots of colors,
and I know I went to bed before 12.00 and only had 2 beers, 1 small bottle of red wine and
very few shots of whisky...

You are too funny

That reminds me of a song.....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIvka3SSv9Y

richtersl · July 9, 2009

ic4u wrote:

You are too funny That reminds me of a song.....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIvka3SSv9Y

Now that's a foot-tapper for sure! And a head-bobber.

travelways · July 9, 2009

richtersl wrote:

Now that's a foot-tapper for sure! And a head-bobber.

One bourbon, one scotch, one beer

Ha, ha... he's missing the wine, but of course this is understandable
since he's not in Spain :cavig hmm... I think we need some more icons here

richtersl · July 9, 2009

Ah Spain....Tapas, Sangria, Paella....:eat

#29 - "Memories"

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