Battle of the Clans! Photos!

Here are ye rules!

1.) Every photo posted must somehow demonstrate the theme of "money." You may interpret this theme however you wish. However, I am invoking the "no words" rule here which means...

2.) There can be no description of what you shot! This is an artists game. If you have to tell us why it's a picture of "money" then you're breaking the rules!

3.) You must indicate which "clan" you belong to! This means that your camera must have been made by a manufacturer, and that this manufacturer must have a club on pr.com. This means that if you own a Chinon camera and there is not yet a Chinon camera club, you must invent one! Make it the "Chinon Champions!" Who cares? Start a club if there isn't one already! Make it clear which camera took the shot!

4.) You are not allowed to comment on anyone else's pictures. Except to say "nice job!" "great shot!" or other positive feedback. Negative comments or criticisms will be deemed unsportsmanlike and you will be banned! Er, from the thread. Somehow.

5.) Not matter how hard you try, YOU CANNOT WIN. This is a competition designed to bring out the best in your photography, not to show that you are better than somebody! If you are inspired to show how much better your camera is than someone else's, YOU MUST SHOW IT PHOTOGRAPHICALLY. Your work must speak for itself. There is no ranking. YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO VOTE. The artwork contained in this thread is meant to stand on its own. If the best shots in the thread were made by a Polaroid, then it will be unspoken that Polaroid won the first Battle of the Clans!

This is meant to be fun and a good time for all! If you take the competition or your camera too seriously, not only will you be called a dork but you will also not be allowed to represent your camera in this competition anymore! So don't lose it!

So let's have it people! Bring out your money! :D May the best clan win! I think this contest should run for no longer than one month so that film users (such as myself) can have time to shoot, develop, scan and post. You can post old stuff too. Just remember to wear your clan letter jacket (baseball cap, whatever) when you post :D

SO LET'S SEE IT! ARGH! BRANDISH YE WEAPONS!

Go Canon....um, what's the clan?:( 2,500 posts and I don't even know. Enjoy.

Against my better judgment I humbly submit...

Canon Powershot A60 2mp, reversed Pentax AF SMC 35-70 Macro lens.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...o/IMG_5608.jpg

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Go Canon....um, what's the clan?:( 2,500 posts and I don't even know. Enjoy.

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I thought you used a Fuji S5100:confused:

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Originally Posted by almo

I thought you used a Fuji S5100:confused:

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I upgraded to a used Canon D60 over the winter break...I've been having quite a bit of fun with it, unfortunately, it's all indoors as the weather here isn't meant for a camera just yet.

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Originally Posted by jar_e

I upgraded to a used Canon D60 over the winter break...I've been having quite a bit of fun with it, unfortunately, it's all indoors as the weather here isn't meant for a camera just yet.

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Sweet, a fellow D60 user. It's nice to not be alone:D

Canon Powershot A60 2mp. Pictured are my Canon EOS D60,
∑ 18-50mm lens, Virtical Grip, and my Apple iBook.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1.../Misc/wsws.jpg

Minolta Warriors...
Maxxum 5D
More to come.

Well, against my better judgement...
Canon EOS-1D Mark II
EF 100 mm f2.8 USM Macro
MR-14 EX Ringlight
Sandisk 1GB Ultra III
ISO 200, f8, 1/200 sec.
cropped about 40% of original

A double shot from the Clan O' Canon

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Originally Posted by mjs1973

A double shot from the Clan O' Canon

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Way Cool mjs1973:cool: I really love the creative vision. I wouldn't have thought of these if I came across it. What lens(es) did you use? flash? tripod? camera body? film?

Very creative Michael. Excellent shots. That's some piggy bank. ;)

Liz

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Originally Posted by mjs1973

A double shot from the Clan O' Canon

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Originally Posted by Lionheart

Way Cool mjs1973:cool: I really love the creative vision. I wouldn't have thought of these if I came across it. What lens(es) did you use? flash? tripod? camera body? film?

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Thanks for the kind words Lionheart. I used the Canon Rebel (300D) and EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro lens. The stacked coins were hand held, the jug of change was on a tripod. I used 2 halogen shop lamps for lighting.

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Originally Posted by Liz

Very creative Michael. Excellent shots. That's some piggy bank. ;)

Liz

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Thanks Liz. That piggy bank is a 5 gallon water bottle. It's almost filled and weighs about 125 pounds. I had to roll it back in place when I was done shooting it.

Very cool shots, Michael!

I'm poor so I don't have any of that filthy stuff laying around. I'm counting myself out on this one. OK, OK, I'll get on it...

one from my 2001 archives- shot with a Canon G1 (remember when that was state of the art digital?):p

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Originally Posted by Lionheart

one from my 2001 archives- shot with a Canon G1 (remember when that was state of the art digital?):p

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Yes! I was so thrilled with my G2. Then I sold my G2 to a friend and got the G3. It was (is) a nice camera series. My friend then bought my G3 which she still has and loves. Her daughter bought the G2. Then I moved on to the digital Rebel series (still on 350XT).

Liz

edit - double

You guys rock!

... even though you're using the wrong cameras :D

I especially like the abstract money shots here, I won't name names.

The Samurai are coiling for an attack! We're just waiting for the right moment :D

even though you're using the wrong cameras

Yikes! The enemy has been lurking. Come-on Canon...........hurry......post some more!

I have no money, so I'll have to be more creative and post something that cost me money. :D

Liz

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Originally Posted by walterick

Bring out your money! :D

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Shot for a newspaper story about...well hmmm, don't exactly remember (hey, make up your own).

Canon F1n 35mm f/2.8 on Ilford Delta 400...

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Originally Posted by Asylum Steve

Shot for a newspaper story about...well hmmm, don't exactly remember (hey, make up your own).

Canon F1n 35mm f/2.8 on Ilford Delta 400...

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Very nice :cool:

I hope to see some more shots like this up here!

Okay Samurai. The Clan O Canon have made their first volley. Let's see some Nikons wup up on these Canon folk now :D

Liz,

The Clan O Canon may run, but you cannot hide! Just when you think Canon is going to win the battle...

Heeee-yaaaaaaaaaaa!!

Remember that you can interpret the "money" theme however you want. You could always show "lack" of money if you wanted to :D

Here's a twenty inch salvo from the mighty Canons of the battleship Clan O'Canon. ARRRRR!

nm
:^)
Tim

10D, 17-40L

http://www.cmcpics.com/blogimages/billwed.jpg

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Originally Posted by Sebastian

10D, 17-40L

http://www.cmcpics.com/blogimages/billwed.jpg

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"You got these big claws and you're thinking, 'how am I gonna kill the bunny.'"

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Originally Posted by photophorous

"You got these big claws and you're thinking, 'how am I gonna kill the bunny.'"

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YES.

Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes.

THANK YOU. I was afraid it was too ambiguous.

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Originally Posted by Sebastian

YES.

Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes.

THANK YOU. I was afraid it was too ambiguous.

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Funny, I though my quote would be to obscure. :D

Great shot!

Paul

Remember that you can interpret the "money" theme however you want. You could always show "lack" of money if you wanted to

Yes, I was sort of joking - and the reason I have little/no money is because I spent it all on my Canon 24-105L IS lens! :D

I'll figure something out. I could take a picture of the lens I guess. :eek:

Liz

Los P*istoleros ride to the challenge!!!! Pentax *ist DL

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Originally Posted by photophorous

Funny, I though my quote would be to obscure. :D

Great shot!

Paul

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Uh, ok. Any time you guys want to fill the rest of us in on what the HECK you're talking about, feel free... :confused: :( :cool:

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Originally Posted by Asylum Steve

Uh, ok. Any time you guys want to fill the rest of us in on what the HECK you're talking about, feel free... :confused: :( :cool:

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I feel like I should let Seb explain the details, but I'll just ask this. Have you seen the movie, "Swingers?" It's hilarious, and high on my list of favorites.

Paul

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Originally Posted by photophorous

Have you seen the movie, "Swingers?"

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Nope, but I figured the quote was from a movie...

I was trying to figure out a way to shoot that kind of "money" from that movie!

Congrats on being the first to post a money shot of all the beautiful babies :D

I honestly have no way of explaining it. You have to see the movie.

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Originally Posted by Sebastian

I honestly have no way of explaining it. You have to see the movie.

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Fair enough. Anyway, Rick's rules say you're not suppose to explain it... :)

I'm not trying to be a wiseguy here. I think it's a fun shot, but I don't get the money connection. The pic seems to be of average-looking folks at a typical wedding reception. I mean, the subjects don't stike me as being wealthy or anything (plainly dressed holding plastic drink cups).

Ok, guess I'm missing something or overthinking this thing big time. It IS a cool shot... :cool:

As for the movie, it sounds like something I'd like. Not a Vince Vaughn fan at all, though.

Steve,

You simply will not figure it out unless you watch the movie. And explaining it would never do it justice anyway.

That shot is SO money. :)

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Originally Posted by Sebastian

Steve,

You simply will not figure it out unless you watch the movie. And explaining it would never do it justice anyway.

That shot is SO money. :)

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Seb, that shot is so money and you don't even know it!

Stevarino, I don't like Vince Vaughn in anything he's done SINCE Swingers but I think you'll like him in this one :D And John Favreau (sp) before he became Courtney Cox's boyfriend on Friends.

Who's the big winner tonight? Mikey is!

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Originally Posted by walterick

Who's the big winner tonight? Mikey is!

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I SO know what I'm doing tonight.

BTW, I'm the man behind the man, behind the man.