February 2009 photo comp - chatter

[toasty]

stigmundfreud said:

miniman said:

stigmundfreud said:

What with the outbursts over my non-photo winning this month and the feeling of it being aimed at pros this month I have to say give me the judge a bit more credit.

To be fair, the "outbursts" were bks

top of the class, you sire should enter for just a special mention at the very least

I guess I'll be at the bottom of the class then flicking chewed up bits of paper at miniman, the teachers's pet.

I'll probably go with one of these unless I take something better by the end of the month.

[Steve Evil]

Definitely the first of those 2 shots Toasty.

[miniman]

Steve Evil said:

Definitely the first of those 2 shots Toasty.

Agreed, that first shot is superb.

[Cheeky Jim]

I was trying to be a bit tongue in cheek on my "pro's" comments - I'll certainly be trying my best and will be submitting an entry.

Can I just ask how we define a portrait though?

Does it have to show the face for example? Or can you have a portrait of someone from behind? For example, as in one of the OP's early posts of his little girl walking away.

Does it have to be a human or can it be an animal?

Or is it as wide as possible and interpret it as you see fit?

Ta (not trying to be funny or anything!)

[nick_bbb]

I'd say animals are out as the theme is "People Portraiture"

[Mrs BlueCerbera]

I've just taken these three of my youngest, who fell asleep while I was cooking. Although I've had my camera a couple of years, I've not really got the hang of it but have enrolled on an OU course so hopefully I'll learn what I'm supposed to be doing soon !







Do I need to resize these ? - I thought size was ok according to photobucket but they look big on here

Edited by Mrs BlueCerbera on Tuesday 3rd February 14:44

[ofcorsa]

[stigmundfreud]

Mrs BlueCerbera said:

Do I need to resize these ? - I thought size was ok according to photobucket but they look big on here

Edited by Mrs BlueCerbera on Tuesday 3rd February 14:44

no they are quite ok

[furtive]

nick_bbb said:

I'd say animals are out as the theme is "People Portraiture"

Hey, animals are people too, man





Ok, so aside from the Lion, C&C on the others?

[tim-b]

1. Meant to compose the first one of a SuperGT driver a bit better but got a bit distracted....

2. The 2nd is from the FoS this year, if I enter something it will probably be this one.

3. 3rd one, from the Revival 08, unfortunately her face is in the shade

4. Cheeky last one, not a great portrait I suppose as there's no eye contact but....couldn't resist showing it anyway.

C&C welcome - do you agree no.2 is the way forward?

[curtisl]

I'd love to submit this. what do you guys think. worth an entry?

[paul911]

Would love some critique on the following pics peeps

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2.


3.


4.


Just taken 1 & 2 and 3 & 4 are from December.

[Mrs Fish]

I love the first one and the fourth one

I only have candid ones but I really like them. Anyone have a preference?

Taken Last week
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6.

[Yellabelly]

The neices









And if we are going back in time with old photos this is a 40 year old portrait of my wife when she was 18 (the 'inspiration' was the 'Hair (The Musical)' album cover!)


Any thoughts as to which one to enter?

[thekirbyfake]

stigmundfreud said:

Just a reminder, shots that are too big (longest side greater than 1024x768) will be either discounted or penalised in my judgement. Its a major gripe of mine. If you are unsure about how to post an image then please read this thread here

I'm a bit confused. Can entries be 1024x768 or max height/width 750 (as per the link you provided)?

For example, is this too big?




ETA I think I understand. 1024x768 is fine because it gets squashified without distortion, yes?

Edited by thekirbyfake on Wednesday 4th February 11:09

[AndyKH]

Hmm Can't decide with this one, i have a few to choose from, what do you think guys?

[AndyKH]

M005 said:

miniman said:

I am way out of my depth this month

+1

Certainly more aimed at the Pro's than the rest of us which is a shame.

Dont think like that, i entered the 'landscapes ' one a few months back with a pic i took with a point and shoot, slight increase in contrast in photoshop and came second.

[Pixel-Snapper]

So what was the out come on posting a photo that is not that recent say something done last year?

[furtive]

Pixel-Snapper said:

So what was the out come on posting a photo that is not that recent say something done last year?

Not a problem

[Pixel-Snapper]

Great!

Im not sure then either

this



or




to shots that im quite happy with?