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Subject: Photography Forum Challenge - May 2010 - "Shadows"

Meisiekind opened this issue on May 01, 2010 · 251 posts
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auntietk ( ) posted Wed, 12 May 2010 at 9:37 PM

Wow ... great stuff, Clive!  Fantastic!

I've only done three, so I'll keep looking around.  I haven't even LOOKED at all the images I shot in Kansas, so who knows what might be in there?  I remember taking some shots and thinking they'd be good for the challenge.  Hmmmmm ... Wonder what they were?  LOL!

"If your pictures aren't good enough, you're not close enough."  ...  Robert Capa

kgb224 ( ) posted Wed, 12 May 2010 at 9:48 PM

Clive 3 superb shadow captures. Pity that we are only allowed 3 but i do understand. Outstanding work by each and everyone that submitted shadow captures.

MrsLubner ( ) posted Wed, 12 May 2010 at 11:13 PM

Ya know, we are only allowed 3 here but I think it would be great to carry this over into the gallery with uploads that show everyone what we have learned here, playing with shadows.  That's the beauty of the challenges...we get three shots to push ourselves, measure our creativity and skill and then we use it in our work whenever we can.  I think it would be great to now see some of this excellent work brought back to the gallery.

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auntietk ( ) posted Wed, 12 May 2010 at 11:15 PM

Oops!  I see I said I've done three.  Perhaps my brain is a bit jet-lagged.  I've only done two, which is why I'm still looking!  LOL! 

"If your pictures aren't good enough, you're not close enough."  ...  Robert Capa

babuci ( ) posted Thu, 13 May 2010 at 12:12 AM

Clive...wonderful trio, realy like Charlie.

seeya  T

dochtersions ( ) posted Thu, 13 May 2010 at 12:42 AM

Hello Clive.

What a super ideas you have developed and posted.
They're fantastic, really.
Stupid me, that I had not the idea to use a lamp.
I was just waiting for the sun (which is not or hardly) wanted to show herself.

They are beautiful, those pictures of yours.

Wishing all of you a sunshine day,
Mies.

helanker ( ) posted Thu, 13 May 2010 at 1:48 AM

I like Charlie and his shadow. :)

Meisiekind ( ) posted Thu, 13 May 2010 at 4:17 AM

Gosh Clive - I am most impressed!! Just look at these two superb shadow images!!! I cannot decide which one I like better!
Excellent work on both... and I'm so glad you mentioned that you had fun! That is exactly what the challenge is about... challenge yourself to try something different, yet have fun while doing it!

great shots indeed!!!

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"To me, photography is an art of observation. It's about finding something interesting in an ordinary place... I've found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them."


Elliott Erwitt

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Meisiekind ( ) posted Thu, 13 May 2010 at 4:19 AM

Oooeee Clive - I have missed Charlie!!!! I have to say I think he might be my fav!!!!
Bravo my friend!!!

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"To me, photography is an art of observation. It's about finding something interesting in an ordinary place... I've found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them."


Elliott Erwitt

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wild_child ( ) posted Thu, 13 May 2010 at 12:42 PM

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Thanks Mies, Christo, Carin.

Christo - Wonderful shot.

Carin - Fantastic flower shadow.

Clive - Superb shadows there.

dochtersions ( ) posted Thu, 13 May 2010 at 1:02 PM

Very special shadow-idea, Wild-child.
Superb! 
"rock around the clock at midnight"? :biggrin:

Meisiekind ( ) posted Thu, 13 May 2010 at 2:13 PM

Oh wild_child... what a wonderful idea! It has never even crossed my mind! Superb indeed!
Gosh, you guys exceed my wildest expectations!!! This is F U N !!!!

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"To me, photography is an art of observation. It's about finding something interesting in an ordinary place... I've found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them."


Elliott Erwitt

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MrsLubner ( ) posted Thu, 13 May 2010 at 2:47 PM

Exceptional, wild_child... you are really acting outside of the box and its an inspiration for me... combining a macro with an object like this to emphasize the shadows is brilliant.

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TomDart ( ) posted Thu, 13 May 2010 at 6:40 PM

Something shady going on here...

auntietk ( ) posted Thu, 13 May 2010 at 7:41 PM

That clock face is fantastic! 

"If your pictures aren't good enough, you're not close enough."  ...  Robert Capa

kgb224 ( ) posted Thu, 13 May 2010 at 10:38 PM

Quote -

Thanks Mies, Christo, Carin.

Christo - Wonderful shot.

Carin - Fantastic flower shadow.

Clive - Superb shadows there.

Wild i magnificent shade capture with lots of feeling in it.
Stunning work done by everyone.
Keep on going everyone.

MissE ( ) posted Fri, 14 May 2010 at 4:57 PM

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Me and my guy

MissE ( ) posted Fri, 14 May 2010 at 5:10 PM

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plant shadows on a sidewalk

MrsLubner ( ) posted Fri, 14 May 2010 at 5:10 PM · edited Fri, 14 May 2010 at 6:02 PM

MissE - Awwwwwwwwww... sure makes me think about me and mine... fabulous shadow play. :-)
And those leaves are incredible.  You've got a good eye and work well in b/w.

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MissE ( ) posted Fri, 14 May 2010 at 7:04 PM

Thank you very much Mrs. Lubner! 

auntietk ( ) posted Fri, 14 May 2010 at 7:46 PM

Wonderful shadows, MissE!  Beautifully done!

"If your pictures aren't good enough, you're not close enough."  ...  Robert Capa

MissE ( ) posted Fri, 14 May 2010 at 8:21 PM

Thank you!  Learning as I go....  :o)

kgb224 ( ) posted Sat, 15 May 2010 at 12:09 AM

Miss E outstanding work. This forum is hot with shadows.

Meisiekind ( ) posted Sat, 15 May 2010 at 1:16 AM

MissE - Welcome to the challenge with two cracking images!I adore the first oine of the two lovers! Wonderful work indeed!!!!

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"To me, photography is an art of observation. It's about finding something interesting in an ordinary place... I've found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them."


Elliott Erwitt

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cfulton ( ) posted Sat, 15 May 2010 at 7:23 AM

This forum topic is so much fun! 
After all, photography is the capture of light - if there is light, there had to be shadow!
Clive

LovelyPoetess ( ) posted Sat, 15 May 2010 at 8:20 AM

Wild_child, your watch shot is awesome!

MissE, both great challenge entrys. Looking forward to seeing your third.

They say a picture is worth a thousand words...

So where do they go when a photograph leaves you speechless? 

dochtersions ( ) posted Sat, 15 May 2010 at 9:26 AM

Hello Miss E.
Love your kiss, so lovely to look at.
Also the leaves shadows, I like very much.

Have a great weekend everyone,
Mies.

AluLeiter ( ) posted Sat, 15 May 2010 at 12:03 PM

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Here´s my shadow capture and my first post in this forum :-)

An oil-tank near my house.

Meisiekind ( ) posted Sat, 15 May 2010 at 12:11 PM

AluLeiter - Firstly, a warm welcome to the Forum! I'm very glad that you joined in the fun!

The image - WOW!!! It is absolutely incredible! Be sure to post it in your gallery too as it truly deserves an honorary spot there! Great work and I'm looking forward to your other two uploads!

Carin

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"To me, photography is an art of observation. It's about finding something interesting in an ordinary place... I've found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them."


Elliott Erwitt

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AluLeiter ( ) posted Sat, 15 May 2010 at 12:32 PM

Carin - Thank you! :-))

wild_child ( ) posted Sat, 15 May 2010 at 1:34 PM

Thanks everyone for all the wonderful comments.

MissE - some beautiful shadows there!

AluLeiter - that's a marvelous image!

dochtersions ( ) posted Sat, 15 May 2010 at 3:43 PM

**WOW, looks great, ** **AluLeiter
Very artistic!
Greetings from Mies.
**

durleybeachbum ( ) posted Sat, 15 May 2010 at 4:05 PM

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Just noticed Clive mention a shadows challenge! took this yesterday in a rare bit of sunshine. Interesting that Fritz shadow looks like Buster..weird!

cfulton ( ) posted Sat, 15 May 2010 at 5:05 PM

Well done Andrea, I love the hand too!
Clive

auntietk ( ) posted Sat, 15 May 2010 at 5:46 PM

AluLeiter -- Wow!  Welcome!  Your first post here is an absolute winner.  I agree with Carin ... it belongs in your gallery.  Excellent image!

"If your pictures aren't good enough, you're not close enough."  ...  Robert Capa

MrsLubner ( ) posted Sat, 15 May 2010 at 5:59 PM

AluLeiter - Its so good to see you here and you came in like a lit stick of dynamite.

Andrea... what a gentle mood you created... love it!

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MrsLubner
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"It please me to take amateur photographs of my garden,
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TomDart ( ) posted Sat, 15 May 2010 at 6:14 PM

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A shadow of a different sort...that is exactly what an x-ray is.  This is a kitty who fell from a window two layers to a concrete sidewalk.  We did not know about the injury and saw this beautiful cat limping badly a few days ago.   The owners could not pay to have repairs made.  The break of the bone was pushing past the knee into muscle and tissue there.  So, about 3 weeks after the fall, the kitty is now in a  safe restricted area for its own good with no jumping or climbing. About 3 months will be needed for healing.    The  bones were difficult to refit since this was not a fresh break and a plate and several pins were needed.   When all that is removed, the cat should have a fine leg and be free of pain obviously caused by the broken  leg bone.  Being so close to the knee , the repair required a specialist. 

This is a special shadow...showing what was and what is now healing.

MrsLubner ( ) posted Sat, 15 May 2010 at 6:32 PM

OK, How did you do this?  I have been working with x-rays for awhile and not getting the fabulous contrast you got, Tom.  What's the secret?

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MrsLubner
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"It please me to take amateur photographs of my garden,
and it pleases my garden to make my photographs look
professional."
                                          Robert Brault

TomDart ( ) posted Sat, 15 May 2010 at 7:59 PM

PJ, very glad you asked...I tried something out of need and it worked!  Yeah!    My scanner is a goner so thats out.  There is viewing screen at the bird center but I don't have one.

Ok, I took a graphic program which was Paint Shop Pro 8 in this case, opened a "new" blank image and filled it with white. I propped the x-ray on that and shot the image.  Wow! It worked much better than I thought and is actually easier to see here on the post than holding up to a window, etc.

I do have a wide screen monitor and maybe that helped get enough of the film on the white but a standard size will likely do ok if the film is not too large.

So, there you go with a secret revealed.    yo friend,    Tom.

babuci ( ) posted Sat, 15 May 2010 at 9:38 PM

WoW Tom, I like your take on shadow. And a huge thx to explane how did you doit. Something to try out on the weekend...lol.

seeya  T

bclaytonphoto ( ) posted Sat, 15 May 2010 at 10:34 PM

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Typical shot, but hey, I actually shot this for the challenge..

Venice Beach California

www.bclaytonphoto.com

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MrsLubner ( ) posted Sat, 15 May 2010 at 11:15 PM

Thanks, Tom!  I did the scanner thing and it didn't work well. I hung one on a window and it only gave me too much white and little contrast.  I've been wanting to photograph some x-rays and frame them for a display in my hall way.  We all seem to have an x-ray around here and I thought it would be interesting...

Bruce, I didn't know you were a stilt-walker!  LOL

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MrsLubner
Forum Moderator
______________________
"It please me to take amateur photographs of my garden,
and it pleases my garden to make my photographs look
professional."
                                          Robert Brault

kgb224 ( ) posted Sat, 15 May 2010 at 11:51 PM

Aluleieiter welcome to the shadows from challenge. I like the shadows.
Stunning shadows captured by you.

kgb224 ( ) posted Sat, 15 May 2010 at 11:53 PM

Fantastic work everyone. I am enjoying each and everyone's shadow captures.

kgb224 ( ) posted Sat, 15 May 2010 at 11:55 PM

Tom
Sorry to hear such sad news about the injured kitty.
Stunning capture my friend.

dochtersions ( ) posted Sun, 16 May 2010 at 1:32 AM

Amazing shadows, big and wild 😉
Have a nice Sunday, everyone!

Meisiekind ( ) posted Sun, 16 May 2010 at 1:48 AM

Andrea - I really like your image! It does look like Buster's shadow... truly weird! Your hand is a nice touch! Looks like you wanted to stroke him! I like a lot!

Tom - despite the sad cirsumstances, it is a brilliant idea and excellent execution! I love it! Thank you also for the "quick tut"  on photographing x-rays!!! I'm glad the kitty is on the heal now!!

Bruce - hey - that is awesome! I actually wanted to shoot an image like that but we haven't had much sun lately! Love it....

Excellent work all! This is really F U N !!!

________________________________________________________________

"To me, photography is an art of observation. It's about finding something interesting in an ordinary place... I've found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them."


Elliott Erwitt

________________________________________________________________



auntietk ( ) posted Sun, 16 May 2010 at 3:04 AM

Andrea's dogs are channeling each other?  That's too weird.  LOL!

The x-ray thing is too cool!  I'd never tried to photograph one, so this is all fascinating to me!

Nice to see you at the beach, Bruce, instead of working your behind off all the time.  :D

"If your pictures aren't good enough, you're not close enough."  ...  Robert Capa

AluLeiter ( ) posted Sun, 16 May 2010 at 3:12 AM

Thank you all for your attention! :-)

Andrea - I like the hand
Tom - a very special shadow
Bruce - well done

Greetings from Frank

:-)

AluLeiter ( ) posted Sun, 16 May 2010 at 3:42 AM

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Here´s my second capture.

Columbarium,Cemetry Wilmersdorf,Berlin

Frank  :-)

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