Street

petemc · 28-03-2005, 12:57

As some of you know there is a competition a few of us enter. This time the theme is "Street", a god aweful theme picked by some silly person

Anyways, as usual I am having trouble deciding which shot to enter.

petemc · 28-03-2005, 12:58

I'm done

petemc · 28-03-2005, 12:58

My current favourite. It literally says "street" but doesn't really say "street".

Matty · 28-03-2005, 16:13

hmm i dunno

Pete you need to resize a couple, they are 800+ on the long side, 700 is the forum limit(please, thanks)

i shouldnt comment on them, cos im entering the same thing..

BUT

i do have a preference.....

when you resize them, i will tell you....

petemc · 28-03-2005, 16:24

Whoops sorry

I did them for 700 wide, and under 140k but then I forgot about 700 high

Adrian · 28-03-2005, 16:24

The first for me, as in the context of the competition title it should do very well. It's got great texture and contrast and I really like the silhouette and shadow of the walker. I like the steps although I'm sure some folk would say they're a distraction. I'm not really sure any of the others do it as most of them seem more like alleys.

petemc · 28-03-2005, 16:40

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Originally Posted by Adrian

The first for me, as in the context of the competition title it should do very well. It's got great texture and contrast and I really like the silhouette and shadow of the walker. I like the steps although I'm sure some folk would say they're a distraction. I'm not really sure any of the others do it as most of them seem more like alleys.

Its a tricky theme. While I was the person who chose it, I didn't realise that "Street" lliterally means "Street". I was hoping to do some street photography, but it doesn't quite say "street". As nice as the first shot is, someone else has already taken a similar shot. I would prefer to be unique

Matty · 28-03-2005, 16:41

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Originally Posted by petemc

Whoops sorry

I did them for 700 wide, and under 140k but then I forgot about 700 high

all this could be avoided simply by having an on site gallery...
/tuts

I like 1, and i like the one with the girl looking back toward camera, colour version and BW version, also yobs is a good one..

i have one of my own to post later...not sure about it really

petemc · 28-03-2005, 16:51

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Originally Posted by EosD

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Originally Posted by petemc

Whoops sorry

I did them for 700 wide, and under 140k but then I forgot about 700 high

all this could be avoided simply by having an on site gallery...
/tuts

I like 1, and i like the one with the girl looking back toward camera, colour version and BW version, also yobs is a good one..

i have one of my own to post later...not sure about it really

The first one is probably the best really. While the girl shot is nice, its just a girl on the street. The same for the guys, just some people on the street. Gah

Its about this time when something goes click in my head and I get an idea....... *bangs head on desk* ... Nothing yet

CT · 28-03-2005, 17:57

I like the first one, it's been done before, but it's well executed and suits the theme I would think. I like the range of tones in the one with the steps, but it has to be the feet shot for me. I think you had actually 'clicked' with the bird in the boots! :lol:

Matty · 28-03-2005, 18:14

i was thinking about this one...

although busking is a street pastime, im not entirely sure it fits the theme...

petemc · 28-03-2005, 18:43

I know what you mean. Its on the street, but does it say street? Does a road say road or street? Ahhh, I'm such a fool

Matty · 28-03-2005, 18:48

its your fault pete, its your theme!!!

ppuga · 28-03-2005, 19:00

I like the first one, where is the top view of the street.

Where can I found the info of that "street" competition?

Matty · 28-03-2005, 19:03

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Originally Posted by ppuga

I like the first one, where is the top view of the street.

Where can I found the info of that "street" competition?

well before i point you in that direction i would remind you we have our own competition running here, round 2 has just started and its 'architecture'(or something)

street comp is on the OCUK forums

***Steve*** · 28-03-2005, 19:48

I prefer the next to last one, the orange light coming through the window and the legs passing by on the street. This picture provokes so much thought about what goes on under and around the street, how it interacts and yet people can pass by oblivious. This would be my definite choice as it is so strong.

ppuga · 28-03-2005, 20:02

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Originally Posted by EosD

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Originally Posted by ppuga

I like the first one, where is the top view of the street.

Where can I found the info of that "street" competition?

well before i point you in that direction i would remind you we have our own competition running here, round 2 has just started and its 'architecture'(or something)

street comp is on the OCUK forums

Arquitecture sounds great to me, I dont have pictures of arquitecture, so its a good time to start, i will look for the bases.

Thanks EosD

effyman · 29-03-2005, 19:08

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Originally Posted by Steve

I prefer the next to last one, the orange light coming through the window and the legs passing by on the street. This picture provokes so much thought about what goes on under and around the street, how it interacts and yet people can pass by oblivious. This would be my definite choice as it is so strong.

Steve beat me to that one

I also thought that was an excellent one for basically the same reason.

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Originally Posted by petemc

I know what you mean. Its on the street, but does it say street? Does a road say road or street? Ahhh, I'm such a fool

I think this says street more than road or anything else, because, to me, a street is something that is in a tightly packed city. (A road is in the contry-side. A boulevard or avenue in a city too, but in the grand or cerimonial part of the city.) And when you get windows and living space down at "street level" like this, it just exudes that tight and cramped feeling. The passer-by also adds to this feeling.

Really a great job, Pete

BTW: This would work for the arcitecture theme as well :wink:

petemc · 29-03-2005, 22:15

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Originally Posted by effyman

Really a great job, Pete

BTW: This would work for the arcitecture theme as well :wink:

Thanks

I think my heads spun around far too much with this street theme that I'll be glad to go out and find some nice architecture to shoot

28-03-2005, 12:57	#1 (permalink)
petemc Forum Regular Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 548	Street As some of you know there is a competition a few of us enter. This time the theme is "Street", a god aweful theme picked by some silly person Anyways, as usual I am having trouble deciding which shot to enter.

28-03-2005, 12:58	#2 (permalink)
petemc Forum Regular Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 548	I'm done

28-03-2005, 12:58	#3 (permalink)
petemc Forum Regular Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 548	My current favourite. It literally says "street" but doesn't really say "street".

28-03-2005, 16:13	#4 (permalink)
Matty Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: kings hill Posts: 5,269	hmm i dunno Pete you need to resize a couple, they are 800+ on the long side, 700 is the forum limit(please, thanks) i shouldnt comment on them, cos im entering the same thing.. BUT i do have a preference..... when you resize them, i will tell you....

28-03-2005, 16:24	#5 (permalink)
petemc Forum Regular Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 548	Whoops sorry I did them for 700 wide, and under 140k but then I forgot about 700 high

28-03-2005, 16:24	#6 (permalink)
Adrian Been here a while Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Tynemouth Posts: 298	The first for me, as in the context of the competition title it should do very well. It's got great texture and contrast and I really like the silhouette and shadow of the walker. I like the steps although I'm sure some folk would say they're a distraction. I'm not really sure any of the others do it as most of them seem more like alleys.

28-03-2005, 17:57	#10 (permalink)
CT Feet under the table Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: West Mids UK Posts: 3,500	I like the first one, it's been done before, but it's well executed and suits the theme I would think. I like the range of tones in the one with the steps, but it has to be the feet shot for me. I think you had actually 'clicked' with the bird in the boots! :lol:

28-03-2005, 18:14	#11 (permalink)
Matty Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: kings hill Posts: 5,269	i was thinking about this one... although busking is a street pastime, im not entirely sure it fits the theme...

28-03-2005, 18:43	#12 (permalink)
petemc Forum Regular Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 548	I know what you mean. Its on the street, but does it say street? Does a road say road or street? Ahhh, I'm such a fool

28-03-2005, 18:48	#13 (permalink)
Matty Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: kings hill Posts: 5,269	its your fault pete, its your theme!!!

28-03-2005, 19:00	#14 (permalink)
ppuga Been here a while Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: México City, México. Posts: 290	I like the first one, where is the top view of the street. Where can I found the info of that "street" competition?

28-03-2005, 19:48	#16 (permalink)
*Steve* Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: An Englishman living in Germany Posts: 16,153	I prefer the next to last one, the orange light coming through the window and the legs passing by on the street. This picture provokes so much thought about what goes on under and around the street, how it interacts and yet people can pass by oblivious. This would be my definite choice as it is so strong.