NWIC Photographers - Photo Assignment #44 - Forces of Nature

Mike S · 09-04-2009, 02:12 PM

NWIC Photographers - Photo Assignment #44 - Forces of Nature
READ ME FIRST
The Rules are as follows:

1) Assignments will run bi-monthly with an assignment from the 1st through the 15th of the month and the 16th through the end of the month.

2) The host supplies a topic and the entrants post 1-3 of their best images.

3) The host judges the winners (1st, 2nd and 3rd). He/she is not eligible to enter.

-The 1st place winner then chooses the next topic, judges the winner and passes on the baton to the new champion.

-For simplicity a new thread should be started by the winner with the new topic.

4) The host should post a sample photo of the assignment topic to "get the ball rolling."

5) To keep a level playing field, ***the photos for the assignment must be taken within the assignment period***

(however, the host may be able to post a photo from outside of this period to give the entrants a sample photo).

6) Each photo should be no larger than 1024 pixels at its largest side

7) Borders or Watermarks are not permitted

8) Post the camera type, lens, and if possible the EXIF data (shutter speed, aperture, ISO, etc) with the photo.

9) Photographers should also be from the NWIC.
This isn't because we are a bunch of elitist jerks,
it's a way to keep the number of photo submissions down to a manageable level for the judging
and because it is an NWIC photographer assignment after all

10) Violations of the rules listed herein may lead to the deletion of your submission.
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Any pictures of nature shaping/changing the environment. Wind, water, erosion, etc...

A few from last weekend.

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just smurfy · 09-04-2009, 04:54 PM

I approve of this thread.

jojotherider · 09-04-2009, 06:27 PM

subscribed.

UWMechEngr · 09-04-2009, 06:42 PM

Cool theme. Might have to think about this one for a couple days.

Subie_photographer · 09-05-2009, 01:08 AM

A few photo's from today off Chinook Pass on the way to Sunrise.

All 3 Photo's:
Camera: Nikon D300
Lens: 18-200 f3.5-5.6
f/22
1/4 sec.
ISO-250
24mm

rs_two_five · 09-05-2009, 05:27 AM

Ok, I know I'm not supposed to post in here, but I did recently visit the NW for WCSS11.. I just wish to add one photo to the beautiful shots already displayed here.

I call it "Welcome to Hell"

12sechatch · 09-05-2009, 01:23 PM

^^^While that is an AMAZING picture, I find it hard to believe you took that within the proper timeframe. If you did take it in the last 4 days...then it is the front runner for 1st place.

96WRX · 09-05-2009, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rs_two_five

Ok, I know I'm not supposed to post in here,

So who said that you couldn't post here? We get people from all over the place posting on NWIC.

just smurfy · 09-05-2009, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 96WRX

So who said that you couldn't post here? We get people from all over the place posting on NWIC.

For purposes of this thread, see Rule #9.

Mike S · 09-13-2009, 10:52 PM

Bump for the ultimate failure of photo assignments. I had just went to Yellowstone, and there were many examples there.

Looks like subie photo is a lock so far.

Pomones · 09-14-2009, 12:59 AM

i like how no one is paying attention to rule #8

JTink010 · 09-14-2009, 01:39 AM

I don't see why #8 is even a rule.

NickLippert · 09-14-2009, 04:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JTink010

I don't see why #8 is even a rule.

it is a rule to help other people develop their photography skills. You can look at what f stop or iso they used to get the photography that they posted.

JTink010 · 09-14-2009, 11:52 AM

That's just silly.

Stivie · 09-14-2009, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JTink010

That's just silly.

GIVE ME YOAR DEPF OV FEELD!!

UWMechEngr · 09-14-2009, 05:06 PM

Yeah, don't think I'm going to get anything done for this assignment. Sorry.

^^Why is it silly? Knowing aperature, shutter speed, and focal length can go a long way to figuring out how a photo came out the way it did. Do try and remember that this is an assignment thread, the contest aspect is just there to determine who gets to pick the next assignment.

WhiteH2O · 09-14-2009, 05:43 PM

This might be a little bit of a stretch for this subject, but I just got back from a kayaking weekend up in BC and took a few. The kayaker really doesn't fit the category, but the wave sure does. This is a tidal standing wave in salt water. I will throw this up here for now, and try to get some more up later.

Canon 20D
70mm (70-200mm f/4L USM)
1/640 sec
f/6.3
ISO 100

Pomones · 09-14-2009, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JTink010

I don't see why #8 is even a rule.

it also stops people from just finding something on google and posting it. this way, they have to know the f-stop, shutter speed, etc.

JTink010 · 09-14-2009, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NickLippert

it is a rule to help other people develop their photography skills. You can look at what f stop or iso they used to get the photography that they posted.

As Stivie said,

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stivie

GIVE ME YOAR DEPF OV FEELD!!

Anyone that is posting in this thread should know what the aperture ring does and how different shutter speeds effect a photo. If not, they should be reading up on the basics before they come out to play.

Quote:

Originally Posted by UWMechEngr

Why is it silly? Knowing aperature, shutter speed, and focal length can go a long way to figuring out how a photo came out the way it did.

I think it's silly that it is required, not that people make it available. If someone wants to post up their settings with their photo, that's fine. I just don't think someone should be out of the running if they don't have these details up there that many people could probably guess anyways. As I said before, if people can't get a good feel for this data just by looking at the pic, they should be reading up on the basics of photography.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pomones

it also stops people from just finding something on google and posting it. this way, they have to know the f-stop, shutter speed, etc.

Not sure if serious. But someone could just make that **** up if they really wanted to dupe the NWIC photo crowd.

WhiteH2O · 09-14-2009, 08:25 PM

Good lord man! It says to post that information "if possible". This is standard stuff to post on almost every photography forum out there. Most of the pros post their EXIF data with their pictures on forums like this. Why are you making such a huge deal out of this?

Here is something of DPReview:

Quote:

Knowing the exif data is important to me to know the limitations of the photographic equipment and the situation. How much aperature was required to get that depth of field? How much shutter speed was required to stop that action or get that blur? Is there still reserve capability to shoot that picture later in the day or with less light? What would it take to shoot that picture at a lower ISO to get a cleaner picture? These are some things that knowing the exif data can tell you.

Sure you can look at a picture and guess the shutter speed and aperture, but you can't get very close in most cases, and you don't know what ISO was used along with lens, camera, and such.

Glass Man · 09-14-2009, 08:26 PM

Here's mine, all from Bandon (OR)...

1. Rough surf & driftwood

Nikon D80
18-200mm VR @ 65mm
1/640s
f/8
ISO200

2. Rough surf & rocks

Nikon D80
18-200mm VR @ 135mm
1/1000s
f/8
ISO200

3. Sunset & beach rocks

Nikon D80
18-200mm VR @ 65mm
13s
f/25
ISO100

dirtwarrior · 09-14-2009, 08:31 PM

Island Park. D70.

JTink010 · 09-14-2009, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WhiteH2O

Good lord man! It says to post that information "if possible". This is standard stuff to post on almost every photography forum out there. Most of the pros post their EXIF data with their pictures on forums like this. Why are you making such a huge deal out of this?

Sure you can look at a picture and guess the shutter speed and aperture, but you can't get very close in most cases, and you don't know what ISO was used along with lens, camera, and such.

In no way am I making a huge deal out of it. My last post was simply responding to people that directed comments at me. I was just answering them.

I just think it's silly that people HAVE to so other people's EXIF when all of the settings you will have to use when you shoot will be completely contingent on your scenario, not theirs.

But enough of this, back to the contest!

jojotherider · 09-15-2009, 02:52 AM

glad some pics were posted, i never got to taking any. obviously.

my thoughts on the #8 rule: it reduces some of the "how did you take that pic?" "what lens did you use?" "What camera body?" hopefully the reader will just see the info there and skip asking it. or perhaps they'll see the info and maybe they'll just try similar settings and see what happens. that's how i learned. Learning the basics is relative. for me, aperture and dof clicked. for a friend of mine, it was a little slower process. It is also a way to force a newbie photographer to learn what exif is. don't just snap a pic and post it. find out what settings you had. *shrug*

-joel

STiNA · 09-15-2009, 03:41 AM

wowww glass man i heart ur pics!

09-04-2009, 02:12 PM	#1
Mike S Scooby Newbie Member#: 158208 Join Date: Sep 2007 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Lynhood	NWIC Photographers - Photo Assignment #44 - Forces of Nature NWIC Photographers - Photo Assignment #44 - Forces of Nature READ ME FIRST The Rules are as follows: 1) Assignments will run bi-monthly with an assignment from the 1st through the 15th of the month and the 16th through the end of the month. 2) The host supplies a topic and the entrants post 1-3 of their best images. 3) The host judges the winners (1st, 2nd and 3rd). He/she is not eligible to enter. -The 1st place winner then chooses the next topic, judges the winner and passes on the baton to the new champion. -For simplicity a new thread should be started by the winner with the new topic. 4) The host should post a sample photo of the assignment topic to "get the ball rolling." 5) To keep a level playing field, *the photos for the assignment must be taken within the assignment period* (however, the host may be able to post a photo from outside of this period to give the entrants a sample photo). 6) Each photo should be no larger than 1024 pixels at its largest side 7) Borders or Watermarks are not permitted 8) Post the camera type, lens, and if possible the EXIF data (shutter speed, aperture, ISO, etc) with the photo. 9) Photographers should also be from the NWIC. This isn't because we are a bunch of elitist jerks, it's a way to keep the number of photo submissions down to a manageable level for the judging and because it is an NWIC photographer assignment after all 10) Violations of the rules listed herein may lead to the deletion of your submission. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Any pictures of nature shaping/changing the environment. Wind, water, erosion, etc... A few from last weekend. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

09-05-2009, 01:08 AM	#5
Subie_photographer Scooby Newbie Member#: 216930 Join Date: Jul 2009 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Seattle, WA	A few photo's from today off Chinook Pass on the way to Sunrise. All 3 Photo's: Camera: Nikon D300 Lens: 18-200 f3.5-5.6 f/22 1/4 sec. ISO-250 24mm Last edited by Subie_photographer; 09-15-2009 at 02:34 AM. Reason: Rule #8...

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09-04-2009, 04:54 PM	#2
just smurfy Scooby Specialist Member#: 135893 Join Date: Dec 2006 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Orygun Vehicle: 2005 WRX, Tim-tuned I want to smurf smurfette	I approve of this thread.

09-04-2009, 06:27 PM	#3
jojotherider Scooby Specialist Member#: 70730 Join Date: Sep 2004 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Snoqualmie, WA Vehicle: 2000 2.5RS BRP 2002 WRX - sold :(	subscribed.

09-04-2009, 06:42 PM	#4
UWMechEngr Scooby Newbie Member#: 193756 Join Date: Nov 2008 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Bellingham, WA Vehicle: 2006 WRX TR Steel Grey	Cool theme. Might have to think about this one for a couple days.

09-05-2009, 05:27 AM	#6
rs_two_five Scooby Specialist Member#: 99206 Join Date: Oct 2005 Chapter/Region: W. Canada Location: Cold Lake, Alberta, Canada Vehicle: 2007 WRX wagon 02C	Ok, I know I'm not supposed to post in here, but I did recently visit the NW for WCSS11.. I just wish to add one photo to the beautiful shots already displayed here. I call it "Welcome to Hell"

09-05-2009, 01:23 PM	#7
12sechatch NASIOC Supporter Member#: 132458 Join Date: Nov 2006 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Kent :( Vehicle: #1 in the hood, G	^^^While that is an AMAZING picture, I find it hard to believe you took that within the proper timeframe. If you did take it in the last 4 days...then it is the front runner for 1st place.

09-13-2009, 10:52 PM	#10
Mike S Scooby Newbie Member#: 158208 Join Date: Sep 2007 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Lynhood	Bump for the ultimate failure of photo assignments. I had just went to Yellowstone, and there were many examples there. Looks like subie photo is a lock so far.

09-14-2009, 12:59 AM	#11
Pomones Visiting NASIOC Timeout Member#: 215716 Join Date: Jun 2009 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Longview, Wa Vehicle: 1990 Legacy L blubaru	i like how no one is paying attention to rule #8

09-14-2009, 01:39 AM	#12
JTink010 Scooby Specialist Member#: 137041 Join Date: Jan 2007 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Sammamish WA / Missoula MT Vehicle: 07 STi SWP	I don't see why #8 is even a rule.

09-14-2009, 11:52 AM	#14
JTink010 Scooby Specialist Member#: 137041 Join Date: Jan 2007 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Sammamish WA / Missoula MT Vehicle: 07 STi SWP	That's just silly.

09-14-2009, 05:06 PM	#16
UWMechEngr Scooby Newbie Member#: 193756 Join Date: Nov 2008 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Bellingham, WA Vehicle: 2006 WRX TR Steel Grey	Yeah, don't think I'm going to get anything done for this assignment. Sorry. ^^Why is it silly? Knowing aperature, shutter speed, and focal length can go a long way to figuring out how a photo came out the way it did. Do try and remember that this is an assignment thread, the contest aspect is just there to determine who gets to pick the next assignment.

09-14-2009, 05:43 PM	#17
WhiteH2O NASIOC Supporter Member#: 452 Join Date: Oct 1999 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Gig Harbor, WA Vehicle: '02 WRX Wagon '85 Vanagon Weekender	This might be a little bit of a stretch for this subject, but I just got back from a kayaking weekend up in BC and took a few. The kayaker really doesn't fit the category, but the wave sure does. This is a tidal standing wave in salt water. I will throw this up here for now, and try to get some more up later. Canon 20D 70mm (70-200mm f/4L USM) 1/640 sec f/6.3 ISO 100

09-14-2009, 08:26 PM	#21
Glass Man Scooby Newbie Member#: 36118 Join Date: May 2003 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Edmonds, WA Vehicle: 2004 FXT Java Black Pearl	Here's mine, all from Bandon (OR)... 1. Rough surf & driftwood Nikon D80 18-200mm VR @ 65mm 1/640s f/8 ISO200 2. Rough surf & rocks Nikon D80 18-200mm VR @ 135mm 1/1000s f/8 ISO200 3. Sunset & beach rocks Nikon D80 18-200mm VR @ 65mm 13s f/25 ISO100

09-14-2009, 08:31 PM	#22
dirtwarrior Scooby Newbie Member#: 213437 Join Date: Jun 2009 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: Idaho Falls, ID Vehicle: 2005 WRX CGM	Island Park. D70.

09-15-2009, 02:52 AM	#24
jojotherider Scooby Specialist Member#: 70730 Join Date: Sep 2004 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Snoqualmie, WA Vehicle: 2000 2.5RS BRP 2002 WRX - sold :(	glad some pics were posted, i never got to taking any. obviously. my thoughts on the #8 rule: it reduces some of the "how did you take that pic?" "what lens did you use?" "What camera body?" hopefully the reader will just see the info there and skip asking it. or perhaps they'll see the info and maybe they'll just try similar settings and see what happens. that's how i learned. Learning the basics is relative. for me, aperture and dof clicked. for a friend of mine, it was a little slower process. It is also a way to force a newbie photographer to learn what exif is. don't just snap a pic and post it. find out what settings you had. shrug -joel

09-15-2009, 03:41 AM	#25
STiNA Scooby Newbie Member#: 210518 Join Date: May 2009 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Kent Vehicle: 2005 STi Black =^.^=	wowww glass man i heart ur pics!