Fortnightly Assignment 'BROKEN' (Comments) [Archive]

27-12-2005, 19:05

Comments only please in this thread folks. :)

pictures can be found here:
Pictures thread (http://www.thephotographyforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4541)

matty

27-12-2005, 21:29

nice shot CT

and if Sam has deliberately shown a red X, that very funny!

RobertP

27-12-2005, 21:30

I think the pictures thread need a link to an explanation of the concept. go *here* for the rules sort of thing.

The second entry is an archive - a good one but....

RobertP

27-12-2005, 21:31

nice shot CT

and if Sam has deliberately shown a red X, that very funny!

I see it and the exif....

matty

27-12-2005, 21:36

i see it now, very good!

RobertP

27-12-2005, 21:53

i see it now, very good!

yes but it is very good from > 2004-04-13 10:01:38 <

not the current fortnight for getting out and taking a picture :)

which is why the concept needs restating :dizzy:

;)

27-12-2005, 22:56

yes but it is very good from > 2004-04-13 10:01:38 <

not the current fortnight for getting out and taking a picture :)

which is why the concept needs restating :dizzy:

;)
I'll add something to the thread. ;)

AquilaEagle

28-12-2005, 11:14

you need to sharpen your pencil CT! ;)

Great pic I think - I love close up things like that :)

28-12-2005, 12:21

you need to sharpen your pencil CT! ;)

OK... who's been talking? :rain:

Samstan

28-12-2005, 16:04

If its such a big deal I'll delete it. It fits the category I thought people would be interested. I don't always have time to take stuff specific for an internet Forum. I was out running a photo comp on Xmas day, so its not like I don't use my camera. I thought this was a friendly forum but its a bit more 'jobs-worth' than I thought :(

RobertP

28-12-2005, 16:11

Please don't take it that way.

I made the comments here because there is (was?) no guidance obvious to someone coming in new. There was nothing to tell you not to use an archive.

The last time this idea was run there was lots of discussion as to what it was about - without that you could not know.

28-12-2005, 16:20

Leave the pic - it's a great shot and it does fit the theme. It's not a 'competition' as such anyway beyond the fact that we do vote on the submssions and the 'winner' gets to choose the next theme.

The idea is really to take a pic to fit the theme, but you initially declared it to be an archive shot so that can be taken into account anyway, and I'm sure people would rather see the shot than not see it. :)

matty

28-12-2005, 16:26

i think its a great shot!

Steve

28-12-2005, 17:16

stepheno

28-12-2005, 19:29

Cracking shot CT :thumb: ....but it's about time you cleaned your sensor :laugh1:

regards

DJW

28-12-2005, 19:44

Just waiting for Samstans building to turn up on one of those rebuild programmes ;) ....btw I don't think anyone was meaning to have a go , just lots of enthusiasm on the site for people to keep shooting :).....reminds me I must take a shot for this :doh:

CT, now what did your mother say about pressing too hard with the pencil !!!! ;)

Arkady

29-12-2005, 13:16

Someone needs a hug...

31-12-2005, 01:32

Good shot Catdaddy. About time we had another shot in there. :)

Catdaddy

31-12-2005, 01:49

Cheers Cedric - just a different angle on the word... ;)

Chris

31-12-2005, 01:51

Well you're a broken man there - no doubt about it! ;)

jewel

31-12-2005, 01:52

Is that a picture of you Chris?

Jules

Catdaddy

31-12-2005, 02:09

Erm.. certainly is! I'm only pretending though! I'm normally quite a happy chappie! :laugh1:

Nice DOF on your pic, Jules!

Boon

31-12-2005, 10:14

hi
just to say i have added my attempt to the rest.
thank you
stevannie

http://www.thephotographyforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4541

Catdaddy

31-12-2005, 10:26

Nice one, Steve. I was thinking along the lines of a jigsaw as well, but I don't have the patience to do them if they don't have pieces that are at least 3cm wide!

Boon

31-12-2005, 10:34

hi
thank you, fortunately my wife has just started building one, so i thought i'll nip in quick and take a few photo's.
stevannie

Catdaddy

31-12-2005, 10:35

Lol! In fact, jigsaws on the whole reduce me to my pic :laugh1:

02-01-2006, 14:50

Some interesting interpretations of this theme. :) Keep 'em coming. :snap1:

Venomator

02-01-2006, 14:56

My contribution just added ... good old Eustace !:snap1:

Fresh from the graveyard ... so to speak !:oops:

Catdaddy

02-01-2006, 18:25

Grrrr! I can't see a lot of the pics now - all I'm getting is the Red X instead! Tried switching to a different ntl proxy server, clearing the cache, etc. No joy. Any ideas?

Steep

02-01-2006, 19:39

Different isp? seriously the problem must lie with NTL somewhere, I can see them all.

Boon

02-01-2006, 19:44

hi
i'm using NTHell , but i can see all the pics ok.
stevannie

Catdaddy

03-01-2006, 01:38

Strange. I've tried changing to a different ntl proxy a few times, making sure IE checks for new data on the pages, etc, and it makes no difference. Works on my machine at work, but only sporadically at home...

This is on both my machines - one of which is going through a proxy server on the other machine. It's a right PITA!

03-01-2006, 01:41

So can you see 'em now Chris or not?

Have you got 'Show Pics' enabled in Settings? You need to do this in either IE or FIrefox.

Catdaddy

03-01-2006, 09:17

The problem is intermittent, Cedric. At the moment I'm at work, so I can see them... I'll check at home later...

I could understand it if I was getting the same thing on other forums that I'm involved with, but it only seems to be this one...

Steve

03-01-2006, 09:57

Firewall settings at home maybe?

Catdaddy

03-01-2006, 10:01

I'm sure it's ok, but I'll check later on anyway. Might explain it, though - everything's going through Norton Firewall, which I've heard plenty of bad things about...

MyPix

03-01-2006, 10:41

i'm using full Norton m8,
no probs here at all,

antivirus 2005 and firewall 2005

MyPix

Steve

03-01-2006, 11:38

I don't use Norton myself but it could be possible that the two of you may have them setip differently. ;)

I was just trying to think of possible reasons/soloutions :)

MyPix

03-01-2006, 12:06

I don't use Norton myself but it could be possible that the two of you may have them setip differently. ;)

I was just trying to think of possible reasons/soloutions :)

i agree, i was just saying that my Norton has no problems, so its possibly a user/setup thing ??

you do have to tell it sometimes to accept certain sites , but a popup usually lets you know if the site is blocked, so if you got a popup blocker ( which i also have ) you might not be seeing the message from Norton ??

MyPix

Catdaddy

03-01-2006, 13:27

The plot thickens - at home now and I can see everything that should be visible...

Steve

03-01-2006, 18:28

The plot thickens - at home now and I can see everything that should be visible...

Dont change a thing then :suspect1:

Catdaddy

03-01-2006, 22:09

Pmsl!!! I didn't change anything last time!!!

Gandhi

04-01-2006, 21:53

Blimmin 'eck, a load of entries and a new section to the forum has appeared!

I had some crazy plan about dropping glass objects from my kitchen window and trying to photograph them smashing today.

Then my 'friends' talked me out of it.

Hrmmmph.

When does this one end BTW?

DJW

05-01-2006, 19:37

Just taken my shot......good old stick man ;) .....and unlike Ghandi's destructive nature I didn't break Mr Stick

SammyC

05-01-2006, 21:09

Some really good photos here chaps and chapesses! I really like Steeps one but I think its a bit extreme wasting beer like that!

Venomator

05-01-2006, 21:14

Some really good photos here chaps and chapesses! I really like Steeps one but I think its a bit extreme wasting beer like that!

Seems to be an absence of spill evidence - pointing to an empty break ! Just call me poyrot !

And ... forgive me for being tik Sammy, but although your post intrigues I cannot make it out ? Perhaps your intention ?:confused-

matty

05-01-2006, 21:35

Dave had stickman idea too, but got his posted first, but seeing as i like mine, ive left it on anyway!

SammyC

05-01-2006, 22:21

Seems to be an absence of spill evidence - pointing to an empty break ! Just call me poyrot !

And ... forgive me for being tik Sammy, but although your post intrigues I cannot make it out ? Perhaps your intention ?:confused-

Yep, I think he drained it beforehand too.

Mines a flourencent tube lamp, it's lost some it its gas (or whatever it is) and doesn't ignight properly now. :D

Venomator

05-01-2006, 23:26

Mines a flourencent tube lamp, it's lost some it its gas (or whatever it is) and doesn't ignight properly now. :D

Ahah ! I can see it now ... I think ? Was thinking of all sorts of things ... but not that :doh:

stepheno

06-01-2006, 07:29

Some good stuff here......for the life of me I still can't work out what Sammy's shot is :confused- :confused- :confused-

regards

SammyC

06-01-2006, 09:19

Muahahhahhahhahahaaa! Does it make the picture more interesting or just annoying?

DJW

06-01-2006, 12:15

Dave had stickman idea too, but got his posted first, but seeing as i like mine, ive left it on anyway!

Looks like yours has been to a Micheal Barrymore party :shock: ;)

matty

06-01-2006, 13:12

Looks like yours has been to a Micheal Barrymore party :shock: ;)

lol, i think you mean alledgedly!

jewel

06-01-2006, 14:49

poor thing took a face plant into the ground,lol :laugh1: great idea though Matty.

Cheers,

jules

DJW

06-01-2006, 16:05

I want to make it clear , that unlike Matty, no stick man was injured or abused in any way during my photo shoot ;)

matty

06-01-2006, 16:17

I want to make it clear , that unlike Matty, no stick man was injured or abused in any way during my photo shoot ;)

i have to say, i pulled the stick out of his botbot and dropped him head first onto the table....:shock:

Catdaddy

06-01-2006, 17:03

i have to say, i pulled the stick out of his botbot and dropped him head first onto the table....:shock:

Probably collapsed out of sheer relief...

DJW

06-01-2006, 17:37

I can see the injury laywers queuing up ...

matty

06-01-2006, 18:04

yeah, Stickman Protection League gonna dig up my dead grammies bones and hold them to ransom till i give my stickman to a safe home and stop experimenting on him....

jewel

06-01-2006, 19:44

Ken I really like that shot! Hope it's not your engine that isn't running. I would never have thought of a shot like that. My hubby is a mechanic and I have a WHOLE garage of goodies that I could prolly have some fun with. Looks great! I also like the DOF in that.

jewel

KenCo

06-01-2006, 19:48

Thanks Jewel, fortunately not mine...this time. Called in to a garage just to ask if I could take some pics.....They told me they don't use the wrench often :nut:

Catdaddy

06-01-2006, 20:07

...other than for hitting things. You know, starter motors, engine blocks, annoying customers...

Swiftwind

07-01-2006, 07:15

I've added my contribution. Sammy, will you tell us what your photo is of, at least once the comp is over?

matty

07-01-2006, 09:36

i like that swiftwind, the doll has a suitable look of surprise already which really helps the shot!

Steep

07-01-2006, 10:11

Seems to be an absence of spill evidence - pointing to an empty break !

:innocent: :D

Catdaddy

07-01-2006, 10:56

Love that one, Swiftwind. Great lighting and composition

Swiftwind

07-01-2006, 12:38

Thank you Matty and Catdaddy! :)

Poor doll has been like that for a while, and makes a rattling sound when I shake it. I think it's from the 50s or 60s as it's my mum's... I've always found it to be pretty interesting though (probably because of it's eyes - which open and close - and outfit).

SammyC

07-01-2006, 12:56

SW, really like the composition of your (doll's freaky though!), lighting and everything work wonders! Nice!

PS. I keep meaning to post a piccy of the offending article!

Swiftwind

07-01-2006, 13:05

Thanks for the comments Sammy! :) Yeah, it is a pretty freaky doll, ...but I guess that's what I find interesting about it.

Gandhi

08-01-2006, 00:38

Some very ineresting interpretations of the theme this time. I, as normal, have wheeled out my bible of phtographers cliches for this one. had a bit of a play building myself a lightbox and mucking about cos there's nothing on telly tonight!

I've included a couple of shots of the setup as I was quite pleased with effect!

The orange glow to the light was achieved with the aid of quality street wrappers! I did try blue and green but they made the egg look a bit rancid! LOL!

http://www.thephotographyforums.com/albums/album59/setup1.jpg

http://www.thephotographyforums.com/albums/album59/setup2.jpg

Oh, and I know my kitchens a mess!

Swiftwind

08-01-2006, 00:49

It's really interesting to see how everything has been set up for your shots, Gandhi. ... I was wondering how you got the orange glow. I just noticed something, is that light resting on a box of cigarettes?

Gandhi

08-01-2006, 01:10

yes it is! an empty one!

It's ok, it's a low energy, eco-friendly, tree hugging light bulb, and they don't get hot! It was the only thing i had that was the right size to get the light the right distance from glass, too close and the shape of the light showed up, too low and it wasn't bright enough.

Short answer would of been 'yes'

But I'm known for being overly verbose!

Nice shot from yourself btw, things like that doll give me the creeps. Looks like something out of a horror film!

DJW

08-01-2006, 10:56

Cracking shot Ghandi ....get it ;) :getmecoat

08-01-2006, 11:45

....and he didn't shell out for any fancy lights either. :getmecoat

Venomator

08-01-2006, 14:05

I've added my contribution. Sammy, will you tell us what your photo is of, at least once the comp is over?

I believe he did earlier in the thread Swiftwind ... a flourescent light fitting ! Broken of course ... apparently ! :laugh1:

RobertP

08-01-2006, 15:26

Changed my entry now I am no longer annoyed with technical failure :)

Venomator

08-01-2006, 20:20

Ermmm - what's the score with closing and voting on the fortnightly ones please guys ?

matty

08-01-2006, 21:29

closes on the 10th, thats 2 weeks, then we can do the next round sunday - sunday again

christmas got in the way!

jimandasideoffries

09-01-2006, 14:36

Hello!! Added a late entry, hope you don't mind and it looks like I was just in time!

Steve

09-01-2006, 16:03

Nope you are fine, this theme closes tomorrow so you are just in time :)

Gandhi

11-01-2006, 17:32

I'm going to be away this evening, so would like to remind everyone that this should close tonight at a time deemed correct by the loverly admin person that will close it and set up the voting poll!

Some excellent entries, and varied interpretations on the theme!

Any suggestions for the next assignment theme will be gratefuly received, just post them below.......

My thoughts so far are......

Despair,
grey,
Damp,
poverty,
darkness,
Detritus,
waste,
small,
shadows,
hope.

As you can tell, it's january and I'm feeling particuarly happy ;)