Photo Contest - Parallel Lines (4/30-5/6)

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Discussion Overview

The thread centers around a photo contest themed "Parallel Lines," inviting participants to submit photographs that prominently feature parallel elements. The discussion includes contest rules, submission guidelines, and various interpretations of the theme.

Discussion Character

  • Contest-related
  • Exploratory
  • Technical explanation
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • Participants discuss the theme of parallel lines, with some questioning whether non-Euclidean geometries can be considered.
  • There is a query about whether the lines must be parallel in the image or in real life, to which it is clarified that either interpretation is acceptable.
  • Several participants share their photo submissions, with varying degrees of satisfaction regarding the quality and adherence to contest rules.
  • Some participants express curiosity about the content of others' photos, leading to playful speculation and anticipation regarding the contest results.
  • Concerns are raised about the size of submitted photos in relation to contest rules, prompting reminders and clarifications from the contest organizer.
  • One participant mentions being limited by a poor camera but still finds the subject matter compelling.
  • Another participant reflects on their inability to shoot new photos due to an injury, instead opting to photograph their cabin, which features parallel lines.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

The discussion contains multiple competing views regarding the interpretation of the theme and the rules of the contest. There is no consensus on the best approach to the theme or the quality of submissions, as participants express a range of opinions and experiences.

Contextual Notes

Some participants express uncertainty about the visibility of their submissions due to privacy settings on photo-sharing platforms. Additionally, there are mentions of technical issues related to photo quality and adherence to size restrictions.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in photography contests, particularly those focused on thematic submissions, may find this discussion relevant. It may also appeal to those exploring the concept of parallel lines in both artistic and mathematical contexts.

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Parallel Lines[/color][/size]

"Parallel Lines" is the title of Blondie's amazing album back in the 70's. But that's not what this contest is about. We will be dealing with the more direct aspect of this theme. Your photo must show, as its main subject, things that are in parallel to each other..

Good luck!

Zz.

Contest Rules:

1. Any digital photo or digitally-scanned photo relevant to the theme will be accepted within the contest period. In case there's a gray area, or you're not sure if the picture is suitable, check with me first.

2. Please resize your digital photo to no more than 650 x 490 or 490 x 650 pixels. You may also crop your picture if you wish. You are also allowed to adjust the brightness and contrast of your picture but these should not dramatically alter the look of the picture. But other than those, any form of picture editing or modification is not allowed. This is a photo contest, not a picture editing/special effect contest. You may add a watermark or your name/nickname to the photo for identification purposes.

3. Upload your photos to any of the photo servers such as imageshack or photobucket. Then post it the relevant contest thread and link your picture using the img command. PM me if you do not know how.

4. Only ONE picture per member per contest. Once a picture is posted, it cannot be changed other than a total withdrawl by that member from that week's photo contest. Exceptions will be made for modification to comply with the rules, such as resizing.

5. At the end of the contest period, I will open a poll and every PF member can vote for the picture they like best.

6. Note that in case we have a large number of entries, I will do the polling in more than one thread. If that's the case, you can vote in each of the polling threads. The photos will be assigned in the polling threads in the order they were submitted.

7. These pictures must be something that you took, not something taken off someone else's photo albums or taken by someone else. I have no way of checking if you did this, so we'll go by the honor system.

8. You can use a picture only once. Once it is used in a contest, it cannot be reused in another contest.

9. Please post only pictures meant for submission in this thread

Zz.
 
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Can we consider non-euclidean geometries...?
 
similar question- must the lines be parallel in the image or 'real life'?
 
Andy Resnick said:
similar question- must the lines be parallel in the image or 'real life'?

Either one will be fine.

Zz.
 
[PLAIN]http://img852.imageshack.us/img852/444/70050048.png
 
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img2250qm.jpg


Zz.
 
This was a tough choice- parallel lines are *everywhere*...

In the end I went with this- perhaps as an antidote to the constant gray rainy skies inhabiting our fair city for the past month:

[PLAIN]http://img638.imageshack.us/img638/4070/dsc3817n.jpg

Title: "Screaming Meemies of Death"
 
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[URL]http://web.presby.edu/~jtbell/images/CentralYard1.jpg[/URL]

(This picture isn't very crisp because it's cropped rather severely from a scan of a 10+ year old negative.)
 
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marzena_parallel-_lines.jpg
 
  • #11
Nice people!... It's going to be a tough contest indeed...


Hey Zz, I think, and I'm saying this out of fairness, shouldn't you nominate my photo ALONE! You know, since mine was [STRIKE]kicked[/STRIKE] dropped out of the previous contest? :devil:
 
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396562678.jpg


jail...
 
  • #13
parallel1.jpg
 
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[PLAIN]http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/6595/paralllll.jpg
 
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  • #15
I like that shot, dav2008.
 
  • #16
Last day to submit a photo for our Parallel Lines contest.

Zz.
 
  • #17
Unfortunately I just had a rubbish camera, but the layers of the rock here (Fisher Towers, Utah) were really incredible.
[PLAIN]http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v3774/76/7/1135118934/n1135118934_437801_6476203.jpg

'Mon the wooden spoon!
 
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marcin_paralell.jpg
 
  • #19
Parallel Lines are Everywhere!

Bentall_Centre_003.jpg


(Taken at a local shopping centre - the Bentalls Centre Kingston-Upon-Thames - for my grandfather.)
 
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JaredJames said:
Parallel Lines are Everywhere!

(Taken at a local shopping centre - the Bentalls Centre Kingston-Upon-Thames - for my grandfather.)

JaredJames: Please read the contest rules, especially on the maximum size of the photo for submission. You may resubmit the photo before the deadline.

Edit: OK, I see that it's been edited down.

Zz.
 
  • #21
ZapperZ said:
JaredJames: Please read the contest rules, especially on the maximum size of the photo for submission. You may resubmit the photo before the deadline.

Zz.

Can you see it?

I'm coming straight from my Google Picasa album and it's set to private. But I'm not sure if it shows up.

Not impressed with the scaled down version.
 
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Borek, what exactly is your photo, I can't get it...
 
  • #23
drizzle said:
Borek, what exactly is your photo, I can't get it...

I will tell you if I win :-p
 
  • #24
Gaahh! You all liked that game didn't ya.


... URGH! I can't hold on until then... Let me guess, a fabric of a blouse or something... *scratches head* PLEASE TELL ME WHAT IT IS! Damn curiosity! :cry:
 
  • #25
Well, this way I should get at least two votes - Dirizzle's and mine.
 
  • #26
You got it! WHAT'S THE DAMN THING NOW!
 
  • #27
No no, I won't tell you nor anybody till I win :smile:

And if I don't win, I will take the secret to the grave.
 
  • #28
Borek said:
No no, I won't tell you nor anybody till I win :smile:

And if I don't win, I will take the secret to the grave.

It's looking more like my photo is going to lose it's only vote...
 
  • #29
:cry::smile: YOUUU! :cry:
 
  • #30
Borek said:
No no, I won't tell you nor anybody till I win :smile:

And if I don't win, I will take the secret to the grave.

Judging by the look on your face in post #10 (I'm guessing it's you), I think credit for your idea goes to Marzena!
 

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