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Post by Sepiana on Oct 22, 2018 5:02:46 GMT
ATTENTION!!!
There is no longer a "next Sunday" posting deadline. You can grab your camera, take your photo, and post it in this thread any time you wish to.
Hi everyone,
Would you like to participate in the Weekly Photo Challenge? Just take a photo that is your interpretation of the theme and post it in this thread.
- Your photo(s) should be your own, i.e., they should not have been taken by someone else.
- Photoshopping is allowed but should be kept to the basics only rather than a total transformation.
- Grab your camera, experiment, and, most of all, have fun.
NOTE
This week’s theme was suggested by Pete (Peterj ). Thanks, Pete! In his own words, this is what the Breaking the Rules theme is all about.
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billz
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Post by billz on Oct 22, 2018 14:50:06 GMT
Thanks Pete. This sounds fun!
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Post by whippet on Oct 22, 2018 15:37:17 GMT
Sounds double dutch to me, bill.  |
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Post by billz on Oct 22, 2018 23:36:11 GMT
Here's my favorite rule to break " Rule of odds – The rule of odds states that images are more visually appealing when there is an odd number of subjects. For example, if you are going to place more than one person in a photograph, don't use two, use 3 or 5 or 7, etc." Bosh.  Thanks Sepiana and Pete. I may break a few more during the course of the week as well. ;-) |
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Post by Bailey on Oct 24, 2018 1:03:04 GMT
That's an interesting rule billz. Most bride & groom wedding photos break it  |
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Post by alexr on Oct 24, 2018 18:14:11 GMT
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Post by Bailey on Oct 25, 2018 4:50:15 GMT
Brilliant composition alexr (in real time or in post processing, doesn't matter). One of my photography pet hates is slanting horizons but this is an excellent example of how breaking "rules" can have a dramatic artistic effect. My head is still spinning from looking at your image  !!!!! |
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Post by tonyw on Oct 27, 2018 20:56:37 GMT
Not an easy subject but I was at a WW1 trench warfare reenactment by a local group of cadets today and at least tried to break a few rules. First rule broken - wait for good weather - it was wet, cold and miserable but then so were trenches! Second rule broken - have the subjects look at the camera - they were too busy doing their thing and I snuck up from the side. Third rule broken - a level horizon - I deliberately broke that rule and had the camera tilted but I thought it looked better that way. I did try to break the rule of thirds but finished up with 3 focal points roughly on thirds so that likely breaks another rule that the eye should be only drawn to one! I couldn't do much about the rule of odds because one of the eight cadets was out of the trenches giving a commentary to the audience who had braved the miserable weather but there are two gunners and they are positioned to be shooting out of frame which is another rule broken. Any more rules broken anyone? This was fun theme to think about although harder to execute. Thanks for the theme!  Tony |
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Post by Bailey on Oct 27, 2018 23:22:11 GMT
... they were too busy doing their thing and I snuck up from the side. ... Any more rules broken anyone? One very important one  ............ Never, never sneak up on anyone holding a gun.......you're lucky you didn't get shot!!!  |
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Post by Peterj on Oct 28, 2018 3:01:27 GMT
Breaking the rules on 2 different fronts. The SR-71 was developed by a group named skunk-works. The centered aspect breaks the rule of thirds guidelines, leading lines are away from the subject, and a cluttered background was not avoidable. This is a 3 image blended "HDR" using Picturenaut. I used a tripod - which broke the Smithsonian rules.
Text below from Wikipedia
The Lockheed SR-71 "Blackbird" is a long-range, Mach 3+ strategic reconnaissance aircraft that was operated by the United States Air Force.[2] It was developed as a black project from the Lockheed A-12 reconnaissance aircraft in the 1960s by Lockheed and its Skunk Works division. American aerospace engineer Clarence "Kelly" Johnson was responsible for many of the design's innovative concepts. During aerial reconnaissance missions, the SR-71 operated at high speeds and altitudes to allow it to outrace threats. If a surface-to-air missile launch were detected, the standard evasive action was simply to accelerate and outfly the missile.[3] The SR-71 was one of the first aircraft to be designed with a reduced radar cross-section.
The SR-71 served with the U.S. Air Force from 1964 to 1998. A total of 32 aircraft were built; 12 were lost in accidents, but none were lost to enemy action.[4][5] The SR-71 has been given several nicknames, including "Blackbird" and "Habu".[6] Since 1976, it has held the world record for the fastest air-breathing manned aircraft, a record previously held by the related Lockheed YF-12.[7][8][9]
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Post by pontiac1940 on Oct 28, 2018 22:24:18 GMT
Any more rules broken anyone? Hey, Tony Nothing to do with your photo and photography rules. BTW, I like the sloped angle. Suits. OMG, this is picky!!  That fire grill would not be chrome plated in ca. 1915. An anachronism. Neat photo and so nice to see the young ones getting involved..we have no clues. Thanks Clive |
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Post by pontiac1940 on Oct 28, 2018 23:07:08 GMT
From this summer...nothing fresh. Rule of Sixths!
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Post by Sepiana on Oct 29, 2018 0:23:04 GMT
Here's my favorite rule to break " Rule of odds – The rule of odds states that images are more visually appealing when there is an odd number of subjects. For example, if you are going to place more than one person in a photograph, don't use two, use 3 or 5 or 7, etc." Bosh. Thanks Sepiana and Pete. I may break a few more during the course of the week as well. ;-) Bill, great rule-breaking -- two pumpkins! I really like the angle you used to take your shot. As always, . . . another job well done.
Looking forward to more rules being broken by you.
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Post by Sepiana on Oct 29, 2018 0:33:36 GMT
Taken last week, but only looked at for processing after the challenge started. Non-level horizon, viewed from the big wheel on Blackpool's Central Pier: Alex, not only do you break a rule but you do it with a mesmerizing image, the kind that keeps one going back to it. Great job! |
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Post by Sepiana on Oct 29, 2018 0:34:54 GMT
Not an easy subject but I was at a WW1 trench warfare reenactment by a local group of cadets today and at least tried to break a few rules. First rule broken - wait for good weather - it was wet, cold and miserable but then so were trenches! Second rule broken - have the subjects look at the camera - they were too busy doing their thing and I snuck up from the side. Third rule broken - a level horizon - I deliberately broke that rule and had the camera tilted but I thought it looked better that way. I did try to break the rule of thirds but finished up with 3 focal points roughly on thirds so that likely breaks another rule that the eye should be only drawn to one! I couldn't do much about the rule of odds because one of the eight cadets was out of the trenches giving a commentary to the audience who had braved the miserable weather but there are two gunners and they are positioned to be shooting out of frame which is another rule broken. Any more rules broken anyone? This was fun theme to think about although harder to execute. Thanks for the theme! Tony Tony, this takes top honors for the highest number of broken rules. What a shot! Impressive rule-breaking! |
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............Never, never sneak up on anyone holding a gun.......you're lucky you didn't get shot!!! 
That fire grill would not be chrome plated in ca. 1915. An anachronism.