Flame and Candles.

[Samarth]

Here's the condition for this photoduel (EDITED):-->

No Weird Photoshop, PaintPro, etc. editing. Post processing obviously allowed... In all, the photo should show your Photography skill, not Photoshop/ PC skill, ok?

Upto 1 MP size (1152x864 pix) is acceptable.

My entry :-->

http://img200.imageshack.us/img200/4954/photo1083edit.jpg

Snapped with: Samsung i8510 INNOV8 Camera - 8 MP Autofocus.

[KrishnenduKes]

Photo Duel Approved

[Xavier]

Here's the conditions for this photoduel:-->

1. No after editing. However, you may use any options while taking the snap...


lol, I have to let the camera decide the processing but I cannot? :eek:
What about us RAW users?

[arijit]

Here's the conditions for this photoduel:-->

1. No after editing. However, you may use any options while taking the snap...



this is restricting the scope of this duel...dslr s will be able to get something out but what about the lower end p&s...PP is essential in my opinion

[hitanshu]

samarth,

bhai, every camera - whether cell, whether P&S or DSLR - everyone takes images with post processing. no post processing allowed - that too on thepin - ho hi nahin sakta :p

[Samarth]

^ Post processing, that a camera does after snapping, is obviously allowed... I was against Photoshop Artistic-ness...

In all, the photo should show your Photography skill, not Photoshop/ PC skill, ok?


I should have cleared this up... my fault. :p I edited the 1st post now.

What about us RAW users?
Well, I think I clarified above, what I meant ...


Ok Guys, enough gossip... Now POST ENTRIES please.... :D

[Xavier]

^ Post processing, that a camera does after snapping, is obviously allowed... I was against Photoshop Artistic-ness...


Extreme post processing can be done in camera too. :p

Define this 'Photoshop Artistic-ness'. I mean, any set values for USM, Contrast, Levels, Curves, Gradients, Vignettes? :rolleyes:

[arijit]

is it acceptable samarth saab???
only lightroom used--> contrast, shadows, exposure!!!:):):)
http://i956.photobucket.com/albums/ae48/fotuzlab/random/100_4381-2.jpg

[Samarth]

Extreme post processing can be done in camera too. :p

Define this 'Photoshop Artistic-ness'. I mean, any set values for USM, Contrast, Levels, Curves, Gradients, Vignettes? :rolleyes:
If your camera does all these things (contrast, usm, levels, etc..) then make FULL advantage of it ...

BTW I updated the condition in 1st post ... Your pgrhy skills is to be seen, not PS Skills... Point is "photography". That's it. :)

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@ arijit: Of course that's fine ... What's wrong? It's a nice image ...

More images guys ...

[Xavier]

If your camera does all these things (contrast, usm, levels, etc..) then make FULL advantage of it ...

BTW I updated the condition in 1st post ... Your pgrhy skills is to be seen, not PS Skills... Point is "photography". That's it. :)


So, in camera processing is somewhat more righteous than post processing in software? Anyway, I'm outta this thread since the rules really don't make any sense to me. Why have rules in the first place and limit yourself? I really don't know why Processing is so frowned upon these days.

[prafultripathy]

I really don't know why Processing is so frowned upon these days.

OT: I guess the people who don't have the time/patience/interest/knowledge on post processing are the ones who are 'frowning' upon PP. :D

My message to them is learn PP :p

[vitesh]

Does this qualify :)

http://i1000.photobucket.com/albums/af126/viteshkohli/Diwali%202009/IMG_7915.jpg?t=1258351329

[arijit]

If your camera does all these things (contrast, usm, levels, etc..) then make FULL advantage of it ...

BTW I updated the condition in 1st post ... Your pgrhy skills is to be seen, not PS Skills... Point is "photography". That's it. :)

even if someone uses any s/w for photo enhancement, the composition can not be altered...thats the photography skill for you. what kind of frame you captured, the kind of moment associated with it, lighting and such factors make a photograph...not the software. it is just a tool for enhancement and there is nothing wrong with it.
if you are thinking about digital artistry, i don't think any photographer likes to alter his/her images so much...no brushes, nothing!!!
leave about the rules samarth, it is a good duel you have started...let the images pop in...your first image was nice...PIN down more :)

[Vicky]

.. the people who don't have the time/patience/interest/knowledge on post processing are the ones who are 'frowning' upon PP.

You just hit the nail on the head!

[hitanshu]

the people who don't have the time/patience/interest/knowledge on post processing are the ones who are 'frowning' upon PP.

of course - but i'd be the first one to exclude any PPed pics from a photoduel :D

hence my reply above!

The other way to say is to only evaluate images on composition nothing else!

[Ruffryder]

one from my side:

[arijit]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2754/4179008902_e4cf8488f5.jpg

[KrishnenduKes]

@arijit: I can see the candle. Where is the flame?

On a side note, lovely composition.

[arijit]

^ohh...i took the thread as 'candles' and 'flames'....lol:):):)

[Inder16]

Some Fireplay, with some matchsticks, candel and a Cooking stove
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[amanomics]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2586/4186659167_1f86b0c596.jpg

[Inder16]

How can I see bigger preview's on my post here

[arijit]

How can I see bigger preview's on my post here

rather than posting images as attachments, embedd the url of the images stored in some photoblog such as flickr and photobucket using the image icon in your post window!!!

[Ruffryder]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2586/4186659167_1f86b0c596.jpg

i like this click, Bud... :p

[Inder16]

A matchstick a cooking stove/ Candel and a camera

http://www.thephotographer.in/darkroom/attachment.php?attachmentid=738&d=1260863496


http://www.thephotographer.in/darkroom/attachment.php?attachmentid=739&d=1260863496

[hitanshu]

mmm ... nice little trick there Inder. Though the photography needs work - the images need to be composed better and sharp!

[Inder16]

Hey Hitanshu..thanks for the advice Buddy...Ill keep your tips handy...trying to improve with every shot i take..i have some more post in other threads..see them advice if any suggestions you have

mmm ... nice little trick there Inder. Though the photography needs work - the images need to be composed better and sharp!

[Samarth]

@ Xavier, Praful, etc. etc.: Guys, you talk too much but where're your images??
If you don't like rules, break them. Why whine like that over a 1 liner? :D

And please if you post again, post skillfully shot images, rather than posting imaginary stories about people you don't know..

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@ arijit: Hmm... Your point makes sense. It seems PP can't substitute good Cam Skill.

My rule was based on general rules in college competitions or so... I guess we'll do any PP from now on, if it looks better.

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@ Inder16: How man...? Well, you're the winner so far, for me... How did you make those images??
Burnt hands if any, are not my responsibility man... :D :D but great images!

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My second image, to the topic:

http://img684.imageshack.us/img684/9173/photo1084edit.jpg

[Technocrat]

Thats a beautiful concept Inder just that you need to polish it a bit :)

[Inder16]

@Samarth ...Thanks Samarth...like i said
A camera on manual mode
A matchstick and
A Cooking stove/Candle...no Burned Hands:p just a illusion....

@Technocrat..Thanks Techno..Trying to Improve with every picture i take

[Samarth]

@Samarth ...Thanks Samarth...like i said
A camera on manual mode
A matchstick and
A Cooking stove/Candle...no Burned Hands:p just a illusion....

@Technocrat..Thanks Techno..Trying to Improve with every picture i take
I think, you set the shutter to some 3-5 seconds, and then moved your burning matchstick, while its being recorded in one frame...

Man, that's a simple old trick, but applying it in right places creates results!! Like it did here..

[suvo]

One pic from my side - :o

http://i599.photobucket.com/albums/tt79/suvo_shutterbug/candelline.jpg

[roschmann27]

one from my side

[KrishnenduKes]

one from my side

Good sensible use of diagonals. Such use lends power and character to a photograph.

[powerslave]

Great composition suvo. That's great framing and exposure - blends well to create the mood.

[roschmann27]

Good sensible use of diagonals. Such use lends power and character to a photograph.

thanks man

[aditya]

http://i41.tinypic.com/esn90l.jpg

[amanomics]

I like it.. and I get the message too!

[roschmann27]

photos of a pooja

[KrishnenduKes]

photos of a pooja

Your earlier candlelight shot was way better.

[furioussphinx]

Shot this 2 years back with a P&S cam on Diwali.

http://i44.tinypic.com/2uetcad.jpg

[Inder16]

http://www.thephotographer.in/darkroom/attachment.php?attachmentid=1291&stc=1&d=1274076586

[aditya]

http://i29.tinypic.com/2uti2p0.jpg