Competition 621 :: Arty Shots

Jordy · 21st May 2012, 19:49

http://www.railforums.co.uk/gallery

Entries by 1900 next Sunday please

Cheers

Ivo · 21st May 2012, 20:02

And the exact definition of "arty" would be...?

GB · 21st May 2012, 20:10

I think you will probably find there is no exact definition. As usual its down to interpretation but I'd say think outside the box. Unusual angles, reflections, abstract etc etc.

EltonRoad · 21st May 2012, 20:12

If you enter a photo and call it art, who's to argue?

I set this - I was thinking along the lines of creativity. Unusual angles, backdrops, black and white, creative lighting, anything like that.

Edit - and what GB says.

stuartmoss · 21st May 2012, 23:07

Ignore this, i was reporting an error that has rectified itself.

NY Yankee · 22nd May 2012, 02:06

I don't really have any artsy shots since I tend to focus on substance over style, but there's no harm in entering a competition.

eastwestdivide · 22nd May 2012, 10:46

Is it worth reminding people of the rule:
"The only form of editing allowed is simple retouching"
or can this be suspended for this week only?

stuartmoss · 22nd May 2012, 10:48

I have entered one, which I obviously can't describe, but I thought it was quite a lovely effective shot - I had it as my desktop background for a while. I doubt it will win, but I felt that this was the right competition for it.

EltonRoad · 22nd May 2012, 11:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by eastwestdivide

Is it worth reminding people of the rule:
"The only form of editing allowed is simple retouching"
or can this be suspended for this week only?

I was thinking the same thing.

stuartmoss · 22nd May 2012, 11:14

To be honest I'm against relaxing rules that allow 'enhancements', it would disadvantage us luddites who haven't got the foggiest about things like that.

eastwestdivide · 22nd May 2012, 12:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by stuartmoss

To be honest I'm against relaxing rules that allow 'enhancements', it would disadvantage us luddites who haven't got the foggiest about things like that.

Yes, I'm not bothered either way, as you can be creative and arty before you take the shot as well as after, so perhaps we can assume the rule is still in force unless there's an 'official' announcement.

TGV · 24th May 2012, 19:14

You don't need photoshop or that bloody instagram thing to be "arty". Just learn how to use the aperture, shutter speed, framing and exposure. Just like we always did before digital came along.

Temple Meads · 25th May 2012, 01:12

Well I don't generally take arty shots of trains (save for plenty of black and white stuff), but I've found something I personally really like, would expect some great stuff for this competition though.

eastwestdivide · 25th May 2012, 08:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by TGV

You don't need photoshop or that bloody instagram thing to be "arty". Just learn how to use the aperture, shutter speed, framing and exposure. Just like we always did before digital came along.

To be fair, there was always the option of post-processing with film, it's just that digital has made that more accessible to more people, and it also makes available more options.
But yes, the art comes from the ideas and imagination of the photographer, whichever tools you choose to use.

21st May 2012, 19:49	#1
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22nd May 2012, 10:48	#8
stuartmoss Film-maker Member Join Date: 2 Feb 2010 Location: Leeds Posts: 592	I have entered one, which I obviously can't describe, but I thought it was quite a lovely effective shot - I had it as my desktop background for a while. I doubt it will win, but I felt that this was the right competition for it. __________________ See my train and travel videos at: http://www.mosstravel.tv Facebook: Moss Travelogue \| Twitter: @mosstraveltv

21st May 2012, 20:12	#4
EltonRoad Member Join Date: 2 Jun 2009 Location: Kendal, Lake District Posts: 945	If you enter a photo and call it art, who's to argue? I set this - I was thinking along the lines of creativity. Unusual angles, backdrops, black and white, creative lighting, anything like that. Edit - and what GB says.

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NY Yankee Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: 26 Mar 2012 Location: New York City Posts: 348	I don't really have any artsy shots since I tend to focus on substance over style, but there's no harm in entering a competition.

22nd May 2012, 10:46	#7
eastwestdivide Member Join Date: 17 Aug 2009 Posts: 399	Is it worth reminding people of the rule: "The only form of editing allowed is simple retouching" or can this be suspended for this week only?

22nd May 2012, 11:14	#10
stuartmoss Film-maker Member Join Date: 2 Feb 2010 Location: Leeds Posts: 592	To be honest I'm against relaxing rules that allow 'enhancements', it would disadvantage us luddites who haven't got the foggiest about things like that. __________________ See my train and travel videos at: http://www.mosstravel.tv Facebook: Moss Travelogue \| Twitter: @mosstraveltv

24th May 2012, 19:14	#12
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25th May 2012, 01:12	#13
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