October 2008

[nghtrydr23]

NEW RULES PLS READ!

SUBMISSION RULES:

• Only one picture per member.
  
• Maximum resolution of 1024 by 1024. However smaller resolution is fine just do not go over.
  
• Using photoshop as a tool to enhance your photos is allowed but no crazy alterations are allowed. A good photographer doesn't rely on post processing alterations.
  
• Entires must be emailed to me by 12 am(pst) on the 29th of every month @ nghtrydr23@yahoo.com
  
• Entires must also be shot after the new topic has been given, not prior. Which means you cannot use an existing photo that you already shot or have in your hard drive.
  
• Along with the photo entry, members are also required to post the type of camera used, focal length, ISO, aperture and, shutter speed, and whether or not a flash was used.
  
• Signatures are NOT allowed on the entries to create a fair game for everyone
  
• ABSOLUTELY NO campaigning. trying to keep it a fair game for all the participants. campaigning will result in disqualification for the contest and 6 months later.
  
• USE YOUR OWN WORK! do not use others and pass it off as yours
  
• ARTISTIC IS KEY. pls try to submit your best photo not some random snapshot that has no thought put in what so ever. compose and create!

TOPIC:
WEIRD AND MUNDANE photo, not object and subject but photo.

[prNonVtec4u]

any sample pix?

[cb7wagonPL]

i dont understand the topic. can you reword it somehow? do you want a photo pf something weird and out of place?

[nghtrydr23]

thats something mundane, for me atleast? haha

[Shinobi]

Weird and Mundane, as defined by dictionary.com

weird /wɪərd/
adjective, -er, -est, noun
–adjective
1. involving or suggesting the supernatural; unearthly or uncanny: a weird sound; weird lights.
2. fantastic; bizarre: a weird getup.
3. Archaic. concerned with or controlling fate or destiny.
–noun Chiefly Scot.
4. fate; destiny.
5. fate (def. 6).

mun·dane /mʌnˈdeɪn, ˈmʌndeɪn/ [muhn-deyn, muhn-deyn]
–adjective
1. of or pertaining to this world or earth as contrasted with heaven; worldly; earthly: mundane affairs.
2. common; ordinary; banal; unimaginative.
3. of or pertaining to the world, universe, or earth.

links to 'Weird' and 'Mundane' photos courtesy of flickr.com

weird : http://flickr.com/search/?q=weird&w=all

mundane : http://flickr.com/search/?q=mundane&w=all


I hope this information helps the contestants out.

[prNonVtec4u]

you're simply too smart ...

[Shinobi]

you're simply too smart ...

haha, its the power of the internet.

[d112crzy]

Abstract maybe might be a better word? I don't quite get it.

[TheNextEpisode]

I believe he's referring to something that's completely expected and normal, but is yet bizarre after contemplation.

So, mundane in that the photo is of something we would take for granted, but weird because after thinking about the photo, the subject is actually some unusual thing.


Man that's a seriously tough topic.

[zelseman]

yea i vote for a theme change...lol I probably wont be participating in this one.

[Shinobi]

yea i vote for a theme change...lol I probably wont be participating in this one.

Why vote for a theme change if you aren't going to participate?

[maroonaccord2.2]

Abstract maybe might be a better word? I don't quite get it.

That's because every month the topic/subject defenition is hazy at best....

[Phempa]

havnt gotten out to shoot at all, but got a couple days left.

time to brainstorm

[zelseman]

Why vote for a theme change if you aren't going to participate?

Sorry for the confusion. As the theme is now, im not going to participate. Maybe a more clear title next month?

[nghtrydr23]

i have yet to receive one submission