an exercise in LIMITATIONS:

[almo]

Thought I'd try this out and see what happens.

I'd like to do a series of exercises where I/WE set the limits of what we are going to shoot, and for them to be quite specific.

For example, I might limit the exercise to using a specific lens, at a certain time of day, in a certain setting. The idea is to limit the variables so we can see how people see similar things differently and also how creatively they use the equipment they have, which I think would be invaluable to new photographers who often feel they won't take good images because they don't have all the gear.

So for this exercise, here are the limitations:

1. Your DSLR
2. one lens, a 18-55mm/28-80mm
3. you may use a tripod if you wish.
3. Area : the street where you live
4. Early morning/Late afternoon.
5. Can be people, animals or objects, however, not models.
6. Theme: Show the last days of summer in your neighborhood.

If this works well and people enjoy it maybe others can make suggestions for the next time.

any questions? just ask me!

[adina]

I did this today with my holga (end of summer in my neighborhood, which happens to be like 3 houses) I'll do it tomorrow morning with my 20d.

adina

[Photo-John]

This is a great idea, almo. It's a Photo Project sort of assignment. We should really get the Photo Project going again, huh? Maybe we use this as a start?

[SmartWombat]

When I read this I thought it ought to be in Photo Project.
Would a 24-70 be acceptable?

[almo]

Sure it would.

[tink]

I like this idea! Give me soemthing to aim for!

[mjs1973]

Great idea Almo. I'm always looking for an excuse to take some pics.

[ajuk]

Why must it be a DSLR, in fact why must it be an SLR.

[JSPhoto]

Thought I'd try this out and see what happens.


1. Your DSLR
2. one lens, a 18-55mm/28-80mm
3. you may use a tripod if you wish.
3. Area : the street where you live
4. Early morning/Late afternoon.
5. Can be people, animals or objects, however, not models.
6. Theme: Show the last days of summer in your neighborhood.

If this works well and people enjoy it maybe others can make suggestions for the next time.

any questions? just ask me!

Well #2 keeps me out....no lens that small

[ajuk]

Maybe it should be a prime.

[adina]

How about we go with what Almo suggested this time, and next time someone else can suggest the limitations.

[mdmc]

Paved Path: D70, 18-70mm @ 18mm f3.5.
My 1st contribution for limitations.
Mark.

[almo]

Paved Path: D70, 18-70mm @ 18mm f3.5.
My 1st contribution for limitations.
Mark.

As a Floridian with a Michiganders soul I find this image to be so heart wrenchingly beautiful. Only one who has live in Michigan can understand it, but to me this photo is on another level. Nice one.

Thanks!

[Frenzy]

Tim, that's a great capture. I gotta say the composition is really wonderful. I can't wait to see more...





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[SmartWombat]

Paved Path: D70, 18-70mm @ 18mm f3.5.
My 1st contribution for limitations.
Mark.

You live on this street?
Very nice.

[mdmc]

Almo, This is a great thread, thanks for starting it.
Tim, it's good to have you back and posting such great pics again. The bike has been a godsend. I feel that it has already paid for itself in health benefits. Who needs mtv when you have your own bongos to bang on? Love the shot.
Almo, thanks for the praise. I would like to really work that area and take the time to capture it as the eye sees it. I like it and think its a good photo, but I know it can be much better, but like all of my pics of late it's a quick pic.
Paul, in a previous life I was a squirel! O.K, next time I'll read all of the rules be fore I post.
DRG, Nice pic, And it follows the rules and fits the theme well.
Nat, no fair hireing models ! Very nice, and the bw treatment works wonders. love it.

Mark.

[OldSchool]

Hey Almo,

Great idea. I love these kinds of things. Thanks for suggesting this.

Mark, nice submission. It's good to get out on that nice shiny bike before the weather sets in. Won't be so shiny in a month or so, eh?

Here's mine.... the lament of the shortening days.
Cheers,
Tim

[almo]

Hey Almo,

Great idea. I love these kinds of things. Thanks for suggesting this.

Mark, nice submission. It's good to get out on that nice shiny bike before the weather sets in. Won't be so shiny in a month or so, eh?

Here's mine.... the lament of the shortening days.
Cheers,
Tim

Oh my, this is such a deeply layered image. I can't even begin to list it all. Beautiful work.

[OldSchool]

Thanks guys,

... Just drinking beer and studying shapes while the kid reads and the cat watches (all in the photo). I did use a tripod for this.

:^)
Tim

[drg]

Wheelbarrow Scene

Sigma SD10 18-50mm @ 37mm
F10 1/125th Exp. Comp. +0.3
AUTO RAW convert
Resized and Sharpened.
No cropping or other editing.

Made just after I pulled into the driveway this afternoon.

[Axle]

wow folks, they are all awesome images, OldSchool's (Tim) is just *wow*

I wish I could particpate in this with y'all but I'm out b/c of the lack of a dSLR.

[OldSchool]

Nice shot drg....

And Axle, you have my permission to use whatever equipment you have. I'm sure Almo won't mind.
Cheese,
Tim

p.s. Thanks for the nice words..

[almo]

Nice shot drg....

And Axle, you have my permission to use whatever equipment you have. I'm sure Almo won't mind.
Cheese,
Tim

p.s. Thanks for the nice words..

Thanks for steppin' up Tim. It's nice to know somebodies got my back here...

[almo]

wow folks, they are all awesome images, OldSchool's (Tim) is just *wow*

I wish I could particpate in this with y'all but I'm out b/c of the lack of a dSLR.

I'm sorry, I only said DSLR cuz that is what I use. It was very insensitive of me...;)

You can use you film camera!

[natatbeach]

1. D70
2. one lens, a 18-55mm
3. handheld
3. Area : the street where you live
4. Early morning
5. First day of school
6. Theme: summers gone