HT Photo Contest #01 - Silhouettes

[japaneezy]

Contest #01 - Silhouettes

Description
Silhouettes are created by backlit subjects, which causes them to appear solid and without much, if any detail. Submit your best silhouette taken this week!

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To submit, click "Post Reply" and put your Photo Name in the Subject Line.

Post until we get at least 3 entries.

Photo Submission Rules

1. Camera -- Digital or Film type. No Restrictions

2. Time -- The photos must be taken within the designated contest period. This is an honor system for film users.

3. Size -- photo must be EXACTLY 640 pixels on the longest side, with NO BORDERS.

4. Post-Processing -- Basic photo editing only, this permits overall adjustments to help polish your image. These rules are intended to allow you to fine tune your entry and correct basic imperfections in exposure, contrast, color, etc. No selections or spot editing tools are allowed, with the sole exception of cloning out sensor dust or hot pixels.

5. Posting --
* One photo per photographer in each challenge.
* Photo Title in the message subject line.
* Include camera model and film type used if applicable.
* EXIF data, if you like.

6. Commenting -- No commenting on photos by anyone, including the photographer. Once the winners are declared, photographers can add comments to their images and everyone is invited to discuss.

7. Photo Display -- Photos must appear in this thread to be eligible.

[ArchangelX]

I think we should leave this contest open until we get a significant number of entries. HT's Photo section is still new, and we need to let people know that it exists first.

I'll be submitting a nice shot soon... My wife has been sick. :(

[spike109u]

I'll give it a shot, but I doubt it will be any good. :p

[sanmitch]

I wish I had one of those kick ass cameras you guys do, but I need new race tires. :(

[japaneezy]

you can enter this contest with your cell phone man! its not all about the camera, pinhole cameras, disposables go for it!!

[Altivec]

Ah man do I miss photography. Back in the 80s with my Minolta and my trusty backup Pentax. I had a wide assortment of different lens and several different flashes.

[asako]

you can enter this contest with your cell phone man! its not all about the camera, pinhole cameras, disposables go for it!!


ooo i love pinhole cameras. such good fun...


i dont have any silhouettes to enter...i got a good shadow one i n the photo gallery

[Latka]

Awesome new section! Photo contests will make me drag my camera out more, and that's a good thing. :)

Silhouettes have always been a favorite of mine. Hrm... now to find a willing subject.

[ArchangelX]

http://www.hawaiitalks.net/photopost/data/507/etchibeach.jpg

Sony DSC-F717 Cybershot
Digital

[taegu808]

edit! try wait I going change the pic for a Hawaii shot instead! :otq:


ok here is :) (and still 2 people LOL)

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j303/taegu808/DH/Mar2007/52617bfb.jpg
out at Diamond Head, March 21, 2007
Olympus 720SW mini-cam, no external water housing

[taegu808]

somebody post 3 people next LOL

[rustbucket]

It's not 3 people ... sorry :icon_cry:

[ArchangelX]

Okay, we've got three entries. What's next? :D

[Udrivecrap]

this reminds me, i need to take more photos of me and my new gf...

[taegu808]

do over!!! mine sucks badly. lol

[ArchangelX]

Baaah! I disagree...but we aren't exactly following the rules now, are we? :wtf:

Japaneezy, it's your boat, man...sink or sail! :)

[japaneezy]

I was planning on leaving it open a little longer since like you said, the forum is still new..

[ArchangelX]

Ahh kayz!

[asako]

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a238/asakocbr6/IMG_1209.jpg


that's the best one i could find....

[spike109u]

Silhouettes are difficult! I'm not sure if any of mine are even worth uploading. :ugh:

[imagesbyk2]

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/145/425061388_765bcd035a.jpg
Canon 5D
24-105 @ 24mm
1/50 @ f5
ISO 400

[taegu808]

I changed my pic :p but k2's pic is the rockingest silhouette (dang did I spell that right) :thumbsup

[imagesbyk2]

thats a cool pic. I love the colors of the sky and ocean. What kind of camera are you using?

[taegu808]

it's listed under the pic. waterproof Olympus 720SW point and shoot. not my fav but small. got a Canon S80 w/housing and it's much better. Either still no comparison to a fullsize but I'm working on that. if you guys haven't checked K2's weblinks yet you should! :D

[ArchangelX]

I did. I'm jealous. :(

[imagesbyk2]

oops! didnt even see that on the bottom. sorry!

I was thinking about getting the olympus SW for water shots. They guy at bestbuy was showing it to me and started slamming it on the counter. lol. shockproof and waterproof. sounds great =)

[imagesbyk2]

Thanks for the comments guys!

[taegu808]

hahaha what a doof! it's not bulletproof. the test might only be a single drop from x height and tadaa certified. the waterproof is also rated, like only couple meters for an hour at a time. the camera itself has only rudimentary rubber seals but surprisingly, it does work! most of the time I'm on the surface anyways and also have this camera "condom" which helps further against shock and moisture. I want to get one of those for the dslr too.
ps. thanks for "the add" :p

[imagesbyk2]

the dslr underwater housings cost almost as much as the cameras! lol. I would feel safer using a $300 camera in the ocean and if it breaks, then oh well.

this forum is really slow. how many people post here???

[xurusaibobx]

next subject....lol jk...man i had some old ones but cant post since its not new ...

[ArchangelX]

the dslr underwater housings cost almost as much as the cameras! lol. I would feel safer using a $300 camera in the ocean and if it breaks, then oh well.

this forum is really slow. how many people post here???


The photography section is only a few weeks old...and the majority of HT visitors aren't into photography I guess. We'd appreciate it if you'd spread the word to your compadres, and help grow the place! Oh...and post some of your great images to our gallery! There's already some beautiful photos there, but we always could use more. I've allowed everyone to put their contact information on their photo gallery uploads for people that would like to advertise their photography services as a way of saying thanks for contributing.

[taegu808]

the dslr underwater housings cost almost as much as the cameras! lol. I would feel safer using a $300 camera in the ocean and if it breaks, then oh well.


true. thing is the point and shoots just don't have the muscle to take great shots in the water except under ideal conditions, like a static shot in good light. if you could preset everything that would help things but then shot to shot speeds still lack (3 fps or worse). I been trying with less than desired results :( then feel bad because took the pounding out there but despite best efforts shots still no came out as desired. sucks major balls!

but what they do got going for them is small size :) like stick it in your surf pocket size. that rocks. it's going to be another whole new game with a fullsize camera and housing. and the ocean. and boardriders. :juggle:

[japaneezy]

1st Place
http://www.hawaiitalks.net/photopost/data/507/etchibeach.jpg
Sony DSC-F717 Cybershot
Digital This shot is my favorite. Its almost surreal. I like the stark contrast of the body against the sky, which almost looks liquid in a way.

2nd Place

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j303/taegu808/DH/Mar2007/52617bfb.jpg
out at Diamond Head, March 21, 2007
Olympus 720SW mini-cam, no external water housingThis was a close pick. I also enjoyed this photo alot. I like how the detail of the water is still visible against the setting sun. The color gradient of the sky is also very pleasing, and everything is arranged in a very visually pleasing manner. It looks a bit empty though, as if maybe a few more surfers would have completed the frame. (I know, its nothing you had control over =)

3rd Place http://farm1.static.flickr.com/145/425061388_765bcd035a.jpg
Canon 5D
24-105 @ 24mm
1/50 @ f5
ISO 400This was a nice pic. I like the highlights on the hair of some of the people in the audience. Good use of the existing lighting. Kind of low ISO for that dark of a situation though. Good job.

Thanks to all who participated! Now it's AX's turn to run the show!

[taegu808]

thanks for the feedback japaneezy!

[ArchangelX]

I know it's up to me to decide what the next contest is...but I'd appreciate someone that knows something about photography do the next one...plus, I'm kinda busy as hell right now. Thanks all!

[808neongurl]

when is the next contest?

[Cuttooth]

awww..i joined the site too late to enter contest #1

post the subject of the next one :)

[ILoveNiceSmiles]

Aww I joined too late :(