Sneaky Punk
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I've been thinking that we need to do something a little different, to perhaps encourage more interest in the challenges, so I'm going to open this topic up. Out of the box is the theme, and one that I think everyone can take part in, from the person with a iPhone camera to someone with high end camera gear. The photo should literally be something that is being taken and/or coming out of a box, such as a new gadget, a pet, whatever.
The rules are simple, no heavy duty editing, such as HDR. The photo must be taken by you, during the period in which the challenge is running. Entries will be accepted from today until the 4th of February at 12:00AM PST. BTW, your photo wont be judged based on what comes out of the box, but rather on creativity. The samples aren't the best example, but that do give you an idea of what I'm looking for. Sample photos: Previous Challenge Dec 2010 - Motion Winner:PB PM Runner up: GSpotter / Chinney Creator: evan Older Challenges Oct 2010 - Outside the Frame Winner:evan Runner up: PB PM / GSpotter / Turtle / exkcdude Creator: BuonRotto Sept 2010 - Leading Lines Winner: BuonRotto Runner up: GSpotter, evan Creator: PB PM August 2010 - Refractions & Reflections Winner: julesstoop Runner up:PB PM Creator: Gargoyle Jul 2010 - Respiration and Photosynthesis Winner: Gargoyle Runner up: Bryson Creator: billybobsky Jun 2010 - Self Portrait Winner: billybobsky Runner up: Turtle Creator: Chinney May 2010 - The Delicious Dish Winner: Chinney Runner up: AWR Creator: Brad Apr 2010 - Spring is in the air Winner: Brad Runner up: billybobsky Creator: GSpotter Mar 2010 - Transportation Winner: GSpotter Runner up: not specified Creator: Dorian Gray Feb 2010 - Abstract (or, in other words, "What the heck is that?") Winner: Dorian Gray Runner up: not specified Creator: Chinney Jan 2010 - Winter (original contest) Winner: Chinney Runner up: julesstoop Creator: PB PM |
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Join Date: May 2004
Location: Ottawa, ON
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Well I guess this topic provides all the justification I need to check out the Apple store.... except I am out of money after Xmas . Maybe make this one a two-month PCT....
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Space Pirate
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Atlanta
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I am SO going to win this contest.
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Formerly Roboman, still
awesome Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Portland, OR
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Of course, my Lost box set unboxing (coolest unboxing ever, amirite?) was in December.
Now I'll just have to buy something else. Thanks. (I do recommend the Lost box set to all box enthusiasts. It really is fantastically packaged.) and i guess i've known it all along / the truth is, you have to be soft to be strong |
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Join Date: May 2004
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Ohhh, might just fall in the time frame for our next company purchases... I wonder if I can get the local Apple store employee's to do something outside the box!
You see what I did there! OK, I have given up keeping this sig up to date. Lets just say I'm the guy that installs every latest version as soon as its available! |
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Formerly CoachKrzyzewski
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if you're not buying anything then you just might have to come up with something more creative... that's my plan at least
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Join Date: May 2005
Location: Paris, France
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Gee, evan, don't be a spoilsport. I'll be buying something!
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Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Atlanta
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Here is my entry. Don't have a real camera, so I had to settle with photo booth.
A knife and a fork, a bottle and a cork, that's the way to spell New York. |
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Join Date: May 2004
Location: Ottawa, ON
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What the hey is that?
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Location: Atlanta
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Futurama dvd collection in a really big Bender head.
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Sneaky Punk
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Normally I'd say one photo (for judging is the limit), but in this case I think we can allow a series of unboxing images.
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Join Date: May 2004
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Ok, not the genuine original unpacking process (I bought the lens last year). Instead I tried to be a little bit creative and packed my flash at the bottom of the box.
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Sneaky Punk
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Nice. Cool idea
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Formerly CoachKrzyzewski
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awesome!
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Sneaky Punk
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Only a few days left, so get your submissions in!
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Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Atlanta
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Not much time left. I'm a bit surprised/sad that there are only two entries. At least I'll have a 50% chance if no one else submits a picture.
A knife and a fork, a bottle and a cork, that's the way to spell New York. |
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Sneaky Punk
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I can understand the limited entries, you cannot expect people to buy new stuff just for a photo challenge! It is too bad, but hopefully the next challenge draws more people in.
GSpotter: Your idea was original, and creative, I love it, clearly the winner. Foj: I like your images, and they do fit the nature of the challenge. |
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[I wasn't positive of the deadline, so I thought I'd submit it anyway EDIT: Duh, now I see the 4am deadline. Whoops. Better luck next time, I guess...] ...I've wanted to participate in these for a while, and I've even taken some pictures for them sometimes... but I've never gotten around to posting them. So, here goes nothing:
...I know that I certainly don't have much skill, but I thought it would at least be an interesting take on the "Out Of The Box" theme. I just got a DSLR last year, and I'm still trying to learn a lot in the few minutes I have here and there: any advice people could give would be appreciated. I know that my lighting wasn't great, and I couldn't quite get the perspective I had hoped for while a) holding the box b) maintaining focus and c) still reaching the shutter button. ::shrug:: Last edited by kdcny : 2011-02-04 at 09:59. Reason: Duh, the deadline time was right in the original post |
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Sneaky Punk
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Good ideas, would have been in the running for sure. Real out of the box thinking actually.
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Join Date: May 2005
Location: Paris, France
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Sorry I didn't get a shot in here. I had two ideas: (1) hooking up my new NEC P221W monitor to a computer and running it while half-outside its box (somewhat like GSpotter's pic, but far less interesting in subject and lighting: I think what makes his photo extra interesting is himself looking into the box!), or (2) a Colgate toothpaste box I bough last week, which claims to be "Original" but also "New and improved" (in French, but never mind).
Idea (1) failed when I had to return the monitor because of a flaw, and (2) didn't quite materialise after seeing how good GSpotter's entry was. I mean, a toothpaste box. I like kdcny's idea, and Foj is quite crazy. What on earth is that thing? Must enter the next competition. |
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Lord of the Rant.
Formerly turtle2472 Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Upstate South Carolina
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I didn't manage to make this one either. Kinda a hard month for me really. Not used to full time school and the job again.
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Sorry also about my own lack of entry. I really did not buy anything much in January, after the Xmas rush,...but if I had thought a bit more creatively I maybe could have interpreted the theme in an interesting way. Anyway, sorry about that PB.
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