Photo Assignment #07: Hey, Compose Yourself! [Archive]

Brotha J

06-02-2009, 09:22 PM

:trust: This should be fun!

Yep, as the title implies, this contest puts you both behind and in front of the lens. :clap:

All rules apply to include use of this thread for posting shots previously taken, or current shots asking questions, or just talking about the assignment. We'll open up a different post before the contest assignment ends for you to post your actual submission entry. Your submission entry can be something new or one you posted here, but the picture HAS to be taken between now and Monday June 15th midnight. A winner will be chosen sometime after midnight Monday and announced at that time. The winner will then post the next two week assignment topic and so forth.

One twist to this assignment.... WE MUST BE ABLE TO TELL IT'S YOU TAKING THE PICTURE.

Since I can't win this time I'll be happy to provide the first example:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v312/brothaj55/TWTex%20Stuff/DSC_7114.jpg

Have fun and be creative!

ed29

06-02-2009, 09:55 PM

So here are a couple of ineligible shots. I know I should clean the road grime off the mirror if I use a setup like this. One question I have.... Is it clear enough that it is me, or should I be showing more face, or more leg, or whatever?

I like elements of each, the better subject presentation of the close up, and the better focus in the spot mirror on the farther shot.

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd52/edhegarty/Misc%20Motorcycle/DSC01077.jpg

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd52/edhegarty/Misc%20Motorcycle/DSC01079.jpg

Brotha J

06-02-2009, 10:06 PM

As long as we can tell it's you.

From that pic we can tell it's you. Now if you had your visor down (and it was tinted) then we couldn't tell it's you.

And um, PM me if you've got some pics that show a little more leg. :trust:

BexarWolf

06-03-2009, 11:33 AM

Just out of curiosity.........if you've never met me, how ya gonna know it's actually a picture of me taking a picture of me. :trust:

mjacks

06-03-2009, 01:59 PM

http://mjacks.smugmug.com/photos/535119280_xyWzW-L.jpg

Here you go.

poser

06-03-2009, 02:19 PM

here's a few of my "standard pose" (what do you expect from a poser :lol2:) all these are ineligible.
Hopefully I'll be able to get out and participate in this one

http://thebohacpage.smugmug.com/photos/521612288_jC3fx-L.jpg

http://thebohacpage.smugmug.com/photos/521614634_HfkPM-L.jpg

http://thebohacpage.smugmug.com/photos/521610358_ZmYtQ-L.jpg

http://thebohacpage.smugmug.com/photos/552475326_hbXFs-L.jpg

http://thebohacpage.smugmug.com/photos/552474862_7Cwwd-XL.jpg

M38A1

06-03-2009, 03:12 PM

Poser.....
You've got yourself in front of the camera on those, but not behind it as well. That's going to be the tricky part. Think "reflection" of some type to pull this off.

Brotha J

06-03-2009, 03:23 PM

just out of curiosity.........if you've never met me, how ya gonna know it's actually a picture of me taking a picture of me. :trust:

<<< e.s.p.n. :trust:>>>

Brotha J

06-03-2009, 03:35 PM

Poser.....
You've got yourself in front of the camera on those, but not behind it as well. That's going to be the tricky part. Think "reflection" of some type to pull this off.

What he said:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v312/brothaj55/TWTex%20Stuff/JamynDaddysReflection4.jpg

poser

06-03-2009, 03:41 PM

well most of my hand was behind the camera, so technically I was both :mrgreen:

Janet

06-03-2009, 03:45 PM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v312/brothaj55/TWTex%20Stuff/JamynDaddysReflection4.jpg

Come on honey, let's go take another picture!
Awwwww dad...........again ???????????

:rofl:

Brotha J

06-03-2009, 03:46 PM

What? She likes getting her picture taken. :lol2:

M38A1

06-04-2009, 03:42 PM

poser

06-04-2009, 04:23 PM

The more I think about this assignment the more my head hurts.

I believe if you think "take a reflection picture of myself", that puts you both in front and behind the camera in the same shot. Taking that approach, that means the camera has to be seen in the picture as well for the effect. That's the only way you can get behind and in front in the same shot, right?

And Ed29, I really like your first one. Its powerful and screams 'adventure'.

I think it should be more up to interpretation of the photog, so we don't put every one in a "box" trying to do what will pretty much be the exact same shot.

I have a few ideas, but they don't "fit" just right.

n578md

06-04-2009, 05:09 PM

Oops, sorry. I don't qualify.

Deleted.

BexarWolf

06-04-2009, 05:13 PM

Non-essential banter.

n578md

06-04-2009, 05:15 PM

:wary::scratch::confused::shrug:

OK, OK, I deleted it. I didn't take the picture so...

BexarWolf

06-04-2009, 05:53 PM

OK, OK, I deleted it. I didn't take the picture so...

Actually, I was just confused by the description. I'm deleting my comment. :thumb:

M38A1

06-04-2009, 06:10 PM

So I go out for a ride.... What did I miss? :huh:

Jbay

06-04-2009, 07:36 PM

this doesn't count its a few years old

what happened to the post, too many rules!!!

M38A1

06-04-2009, 07:43 PM

this doesn't count its a few years old

what happened to the post, too many rules!!!

Ouch! Was that a tree that jumped out on a trail?

I don't think this assignment has too many rules. The difficulty factor is a bit more technical as there are only really two criteria from what I gather to include:

1)this contest puts you both behind and in front of the lens.
2)WE MUST BE ABLE TO TELL IT'S YOU TAKING THE PICTURE.

These are what makes it more difficult than the previous assignments. The purpose is to challenge us into making a great shot. Great, but not impossible!

BexarWolf

06-04-2009, 07:56 PM

I was going to take a pass on this one but have resolved to give it a go. I have a pretty good idea of what I'm going to work on.

It'll involve aluminum foil, a new nickle, 3 pieces of yarn and a plastic shopping bag (affectionately known as a "bag bird" around our house for their ability to fly and roost in trees). :thumb:

Jbay

06-04-2009, 08:20 PM

I took this photo

"we" can tell its me :mrgreen:

Brotha J

06-04-2009, 11:28 PM

this doesn't count its a few years old

what happened to the post, too many rules!!!

If it was recent it would count in my book.

Brotha J

06-04-2009, 11:32 PM

The more I think about this assignment the more my head hurts.

I believe if you think "take a reflection picture of myself", that puts you both in front and behind the camera in the same shot. Taking that approach, that means the camera has to be seen in the picture as well for the effect. That's the only way you can get behind and in front in the same shot, right?

Djoo god'id maine!

The creative part comes about in how your self is reflected. THIS contest is a test of the mind, not the camera. That way everyone can play, from fancy cameras to p&s. :rider:

texas_joker

06-05-2009, 11:03 AM

This is my first post to TWT. The shot in the glasses is my buddy, daughter and me (with the camera of course!). The second was shot in a mirror at an art fair in Georgia. I call it my Wilson shot (after Wilson in Home improvement).

I know these are ineligible but were fun to take. I will get a new one from TMS this week-end.

Its fun to see how we see ourselfs with the camers

ed29

06-05-2009, 11:23 AM

Good shots! Wilson W. Wilson Jr. was one of my favorite characters in that series. I wonder what the W middle initial stood for. :lol2:

Janet

06-05-2009, 05:48 PM

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff32/jbee101/Junk/AAUS.jpg

Tourmeister

06-06-2009, 12:45 AM

Welcome to the site Texas Joker! :wave:

texas_joker

06-06-2009, 09:10 AM

OK,
these pictures should fit the criteria for a proper entry. My daughter and I went out to the Texas Motor Speedway last night for the Truck Races. We had fun taking our own picture for this assignment. The first is in the transmission cover of a Harley that was on display (so I got the 2 wheels in). It was elevated so I didn't have to crouch down. The second was taken with my Canon D50 with my 18-200mm lens. I don't think this setup was designed for taking self portraits. It is a really good thing my arms are so long!

Thanks for the assignment and thank you Soozy for turning me on to the contest. I hope you have a great summer and post lots of pics on your on your safe and fun 'Great Adventure'.

Larry

texas_joker

06-06-2009, 09:54 AM

I got impatient and the pics didn't download - here they are (I hope).

M38A1

06-06-2009, 10:15 AM

Larry-
Welcome to the site.....

As for the assignment, another thread will open up within a few days of assignment close for you to post your actual entry. Just cruise through the previous "Entry" threads in the photo contest section to see how it works.

Also, I'm not sure this assignment requires a motorcycle or parts in it. BrothaJ didn't mention anything about that so it's not required.

Great pic by the way!

ctoons

06-06-2009, 07:23 PM

How about this one?

http://i558.photobucket.com/albums/ss23/ctoons/Photo%20Assignments/P6060054.jpg

Soozy

06-06-2009, 09:15 PM

Thanks for the assignment and thank you Soozy for turning me on to the contest. I hope you have a great summer and post lots of pics on your on your safe and fun 'Great Adventure'.

Larry

No problem...I love pointing people toward things they will enjoy!

Brotha J

06-07-2009, 12:36 AM

How about this one?

http://i558.photobucket.com/albums/ss23/ctoons/Photo%20Assignments/P6060054.jpg

Nice pic! But it does not qualify becuase we can't tell it's you.

But it does give rise to another idea should I ever win again. :ponder:

Squeaky

06-07-2009, 08:22 AM

http://squeaky.smugmug.com/photos/150861298_xg8XY-M.jpg

http://squeaky.smugmug.com/photos/484298827_Cn4sH-M.jpg

stacie074

06-09-2009, 09:47 AM

:mrgreen:

poser

06-09-2009, 09:54 AM

:mrgreen:

ok that one is just plain cool! :thumb:

M38A1

06-09-2009, 09:55 AM

:mrgreen:

Is that a P51 in the background?

stacie074

06-09-2009, 09:58 AM

i believe its a P51.:giveup:

i was at a avaition museum.

texas_joker

06-09-2009, 10:03 AM

Nice pic Stacie!

M38A1

06-09-2009, 10:06 AM

Here's a couple attempts that have met with less than stellar results....

Not a great reflective surface to work with:
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg237/M38A1_bucket/Photography/Colibrys.jpg

I saw the window frame as helping frame the topic on this one:
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg237/M38A1_bucket/Photography/SanMarcos.jpg

Hmm.... what's reflective in the house but dang it - the camera is behind me:
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg237/M38A1_bucket/Photography/soup_a.jpg
Oh well, off to keep trying....

ETA:
Man this is tough! I'm torn between two approaches.

.

stacie074

06-09-2009, 11:49 AM

Nice pic Stacie!
thank you:mrgreen:

Janet

06-09-2009, 02:38 PM

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg237/M38A1_bucket/Photography/SanMarcos.jpg

:clap::clap:

Brotha J

06-09-2009, 03:01 PM

:mrgreen:

I gotta give you props on that one. :clap:

M38A1

06-12-2009, 11:52 PM

Another proof of concept.... Thoughts?

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg237/M38A1_bucket/Photography/Shadow.jpg

ceddec

06-13-2009, 07:50 AM

I like this last one Scott. Has some kind of desert theme going or something. <hj -sorry to have missed you the other night - uhj>

Brotha J

06-13-2009, 10:45 AM

Another proof of concept.... Thoughts?

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg237/M38A1_bucket/Photography/Shadow.jpg

Great silhoette! Does not qualify for the contest, but great shot.

Makes you look heroic. Like Will Smith rescuing Vivica Fox at the military base in Independance Day.

atitalongtime

06-13-2009, 11:17 AM

great thread...
gotta work on it.

9511234

06-13-2009, 12:02 PM

There's a nice little bulb on the Vulcans... perfect for this kind of occasion....

http://i443.photobucket.com/albums/qq152/9511234/IMG_0361.jpg

Tracker

06-13-2009, 11:56 PM

Just got back from a 4 day, 34 mile hike on the Rogue River in southern Oregon. Zane Grey built a cabin there (http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/travel/2008006642_trzanegrey22.html) back in the 20's and it's mostly still there. Me reflected in Zane Grey's cabin window.

http://www.twtex.com/photopost/data/574/medium/20090609_255-800.JPG

pic's not all that great, but it was fun getting there!

liltxfreebird

06-14-2009, 05:48 PM

Hmm.... what's reflective in the house but dang it - the camera is behind me:
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg237/M38A1_bucket/Photography/soup_a.jpg
Oh well, off to keep trying....

ETA:
Man this is tough! I'm torn between two approaches.

.[/QUOTE]

That one is COOL!!!:clap:

poser

06-14-2009, 09:01 PM

Took a few yesterday.

these first two probably won't count because you can't tell I'm there hardley [read: too many rules]

http://thebohacpage.smugmug.com/photos/563819465_53X2U-XL.jpg

http://thebohacpage.smugmug.com/photos/563821215_Y3Zwe-XL.jpg

Christmas in June anyone?

http://thebohacpage.smugmug.com/photos/563820036_z7APN-XL.jpg

http://thebohacpage.smugmug.com/photos/563820556_shiW8-XL.jpg

one of these last two will probably be the one that makes it to the entry thread

http://thebohacpage.smugmug.com/photos/563819623_2JXtd-XL.jpg

http://thebohacpage.smugmug.com/photos/563821328_htE8H-XL.jpg

Tracker

06-14-2009, 09:06 PM

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg237/M38A1_bucket/Photography/SanMarcos.jpg

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg237/M38A1_bucket/Photography/soup_a.jpg

.

I like both of these a lot, but in the second one, the colors really pop and it has that magical "crisp" look.

M38A1

06-15-2009, 12:18 AM

That one is COOL!!!:clap:

I like both of these a lot, but in the second one, the colors really pop and it has that magical "crisp" look.

Thx for the kind words..... The ladle is about as crisp of any I've tried in the past week. I'm really torn between the two but today I burned about 300 shots on another concept. Now I just have to sort and decide. :doh:

.

M38A1

06-15-2009, 12:33 PM

Just a reminder this thread is for talking about shots. If you want to submit an entry, there's another thread specifically for that....
Hope to see a bunch of good ones. BrothaJ is going to have his hands full I think.

M38A1

06-15-2009, 08:49 PM

Here's another culled attempt...... thoughts?

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg237/M38A1_bucket/Photography/SelfPortraitcopy.jpg

poser

06-15-2009, 09:19 PM

what's with the goofy framing?
though the part with you in it looks very clear

M38A1

06-15-2009, 09:22 PM

what's with the goofy framing?
though the part with you in it looks very clear

It was a color shot and colored frame around a mirror. I dropped out the color in the center leaving only the frame. It's that 'creative' attempt I'm so miserable at.....