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 03/25/2002 10:24:45 AM · #1
Does "architecture" encompass things such as sculptures, statues and fountains, or does it have to be buildings only?

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 03/25/2002 10:55:17 AM · #2
The challenge wording doesn't limit you to buildings by any means. That said, your image should portray 'architecture' -- and remember, it's your fellow photographers you have to convince, since they're the ones who can recommend your submission for disqualification.

Drew
 03/25/2002 10:59:28 AM · #3
I'd say yes, sculptures, statues, and fountains count, this is with reference to definition 2b below, which pretty much leaves the whole challenge wide open.

From: Merriam-Webster Online
Main Entry: ar·chi·tec·ture
Pronunciation: 'är-k&-"tek-ch&r
Function: noun
Date: 1555
1 : the art or science of building; specifically : the art or practice of designing and building structures and especially habitable ones
2 a : formation or construction as or as if as the result of conscious act b : a unifying or coherent form or structure
3 : architectural product or work
4 : a method or style of building
5 : the manner in which the components of a computer or computer system are organized and integrated
 03/25/2002 11:58:55 AM · #4
I don't think architecture even has to be human, bird nests, spider webs, ant hills, basically anything built by design should count, at *least* in a metaphorical sense!

We've got so many people marking down on technicalities... I was afraid to take an indoor night shot! Can we all promise to be nice to people taking risks this time around, to spice up the challenge? :)
 03/25/2002 01:55:42 PM · #5
Thanks a lot, that is all very helpful. I especially like the "biological" (for lack of a better word) suggestions.

I'm sure, though, that no matter what I take a picture of, I'll get a comment about how I didn't follow the guidelines of the challenge = )
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