As far as I am concerned, the challenge is to photograph one or more flowers and do it outside in their 'natural' environment - if such a thing is possible with cultivated flowers...
I got lots of dandelions, but they count as a weed, not a flower, right? So better make sure you don't enter any pretty pics of weeds.
Weeds are plants you don't want...I personally like the dandelion flowers in my yard better than those pesky rose bush weeds I have growing along my stone wall - they hurt when I rub up against them when I mow...
I got lots of dandelions, but they count as a weed, not a flower, right? So better make sure you don't enter any pretty pics of weeds.
Weed or not, it's still a flower...
Taraxacum (pronounced /təˈræksəkʉm/) is a large genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. They are native to Eurasia and North America, and two species, T. officinale and T. erythrospermum, are found as weeds worldwide.[1] Both species are edible in their entirety.[2] The common name dandelion (pronounced /ˈdændɨlaɪ.ən/ DAN-di-ly-ən, from French dent-de-lion, meaning lion's tooth) is given to members of the genus, and like other members of the Asteraceae family, they have very small flowers collected together into a composite flower head. Each single flower in a head is called a floret.
I got lots of dandelions, but they count as a weed, not a flower, right? So better make sure you don't enter any pretty pics of weeds.
Originally posted by Kelli:
Weed or not, it's still a flower...
Taraxacum (pronounced /təˈræksəkʉm/) is a large genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. They are native to Eurasia and North America, and two species, T. officinale and T. erythrospermum, are found as weeds worldwide.[1] Both species are edible in their entirety.[2] The common name dandelion (pronounced /ˈdændɨlaɪ.ən/ DAN-di-ly-ən, from French dent-de-lion, meaning lion's tooth) is given to members of the genus, and like other members of the Asteraceae family, they have very small flowers collected together into a composite flower head. Each single flower in a head is called a floret.
So.....when voting on the image of a stunning riot of dandelions.....it's Kelli's! LOL!!!
I got lots of dandelions, but they count as a weed, not a flower, right? So better make sure you don't enter any pretty pics of weeds.
Originally posted by Kelli:
Weed or not, it's still a flower...
Taraxacum (pronounced /təˈræksəkʉm/) is a large genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. They are native to Eurasia and North America, and two species, T. officinale and T. erythrospermum, are found as weeds worldwide.[1] Both species are edible in their entirety.[2] The common name dandelion (pronounced /ˈdændɨlaɪ.ən/ DAN-di-ly-ən, from French dent-de-lion, meaning lion's tooth) is given to members of the genus, and like other members of the Asteraceae family, they have very small flowers collected together into a composite flower head. Each single flower in a head is called a floret.
So.....when voting on the image of a stunning riot of dandelions.....it's Kelli's! LOL!!!
ROFL! Actually, I seem to have a yard full of buttercups right now.
I notice there's no choice this week for the challenge not requiring that you be a member (usually grouped under Exclusive Challenges). As far as I recall, this is the first time this has happened since I have found this site. Is this common, periodic, or an experimental first? I have really enjoyed having a choice up to now, and it turns out I really like the challenge for this week so I don't particularly miss the choice this time.
I notice there's no choice this week for the challenge not requiring that you be a member (usually grouped under Exclusive Challenges). As far as I recall, this is the first time this has happened since I have found this site. Is this common, periodic, or an experimental first? I have really enjoyed having a choice up to now, and it turns out I really like the challenge for this week so I don't particularly miss the choice this time.
I really don't remember the last time there wasn't a choice, so maybe it is an experiment.
It was an "experiment" started back in September 2005.
Originally posted by langdon:
As DPChallenge continues to grow, so do the number of weekly challenge entries. Open challenges routinely draw 400 or more entries a week, and many have reported that they find it difficult to vote and to comment meaningfully on that many entries.
We believe that the existence of a weekly free challenge is beneficial to DPChallenge and the community as a whole. As such, we feel it is important to keep the Open challenge useful and relevant to all users. To help do this, we are looking at ways we can meet the seemingly conflicting goals of keeping the challenges manageable in size, while still keeping them open to all who wish to participate. For the remainder of the month, we will be experimenting with one of those options.
Through the end of September, we will be running two Open Challenges per week; however, you will only be able to enter one of those challenges each week. You may choose which challenge you prefer. This experiment only affects the Open Challenges. Members may enter any and all Member challenges available.
Please note that this is only an experiment, and one of many options we could ultimately use to control the Open challenge sizes. As always, we welcome your feedback on this experiment, and we especially welcome your constructive suggestions for improvement.
Thanks glad2badad! I also see there is another thread addressing the same question. Knowing the bigger context really helps, though I guess this means I got here at a low point as far as site participation goes.
I got lots of dandelions, but they count as a weed, not a flower, right? So better make sure you don't enter any pretty pics of weeds.
Originally posted by Kelli:
Weed or not, it's still a flower...
Taraxacum (pronounced /təˈræksəkʉm/) is a large genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. They are native to Eurasia and North America, and two species, T. officinale and T. erythrospermum, are found as weeds worldwide.[1] Both species are edible in their entirety.[2] The common name dandelion (pronounced /ˈdændɨlaɪ.ən/ DAN-di-ly-ən, from French dent-de-lion, meaning lion's tooth) is given to members of the genus, and like other members of the Asteraceae family, they have very small flowers collected together into a composite flower head. Each single flower in a head is called a floret.
So.....when voting on the image of a stunning riot of dandelions.....it's Kelli's! LOL!!!
ROFL! Actually, I seem to have a yard full of buttercups right now.
LOL i as well. I'm not sure what flower i'm going to enter, or if i'm going to enter all. but you cant assume anything in these challenges anymore.
If it is supposed to be "natural", does that mean that added artificial lighting would draw a low score or DNMC?
I would say this depends on how it is done. I would guess if the added light made the subject look artificially lit, then it would likely get a lot of low votes. But if the artificial light is used as a key light to enhance the details without getting in the way (in other words, it still looks natural) then you are probably safe.
If it is supposed to be "natural", does that mean that added artificial lighting would draw a low score or DNMC?
I would say this depends on how it is done. I would guess if the added light made the subject look artificially lit, then it would likely get a lot of low votes. But if the artificial light is used as a key light to enhance the details without getting in the way (in other words, it still looks natural) then you are probably safe.
This is what the challenge states (find the perfect subject and the defining light, and show us flowers in all their natural glory)
So I would say NO artificial light. If you shoot at the right time natural light is the best, but thats not always possible I know, for some people.
If it is supposed to be "natural", does that mean that added artificial lighting would draw a low score or DNMC?
I would say this depends on how it is done. I would guess if the added light made the subject look artificially lit, then it would likely get a lot of low votes. But if the artificial light is used as a key light to enhance the details without getting in the way (in other words, it still looks natural) then you are probably safe.
This is what the challenge states (find the perfect subject and the defining light, and show us flowers in all their natural glory)
So I would say NO artificial light. If you shoot at the right time natural light is the best, but thats not always possible I know, for some people.
thanks for your thoughts/feedback. i am fond of night shots of real outdoor flowers with selective lighting, but i guess i'll have to wait for another challenge... ok, though, as everything is popping up here now!!
Well I decided to venture back on a good week!! I live in the middle of nowhere surrounded by flowers in garden & fields!!
Now, how do I work my camera again...
I have just discovered a beatiful flower in my garden, not expected in autumn but I dont really know what to expect from Aussie flowers as I am new to Oz.
I have just discovered a beatiful flower in my garden, not expected in autumn but I dont really know what to expect from Aussie flowers as I am new to Oz.
Just need it to stop raining!
Get yourself under an umbrella and shoot it in the rain...... hardcore!
I have just discovered a beatiful flower in my garden, not expected in autumn but I dont really know what to expect from Aussie flowers as I am new to Oz.
Just need it to stop raining!
Nothing could "prove" the flower is outdoors better than rain! I think the challenge is asking us to find opportunities in natural light, not solve the technical problems to take the studio outdoors with us. Flower petals reflect the light beautifully, especially in the low-angle light of late afternoon.
I have just discovered a beatiful flower in my garden, not expected in autumn but I dont really know what to expect from Aussie flowers as I am new to Oz.
Just need it to stop raining!
Get yourself under an umbrella and shoot it in the rain...... hardcore!
