Photo Contest - Gone But Not Forgotten (6/14-6/21)

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around a photo contest themed "Gone But Not Forgotten," where participants are invited to submit digital photos of objects, persons, structures, or natural wonders that no longer exist. The conversation includes contest rules, challenges related to the theme, and various interpretations of what qualifies as "gone."

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested
  • Exploratory
  • Technical explanation
  • Conceptual clarification
  • Meta-discussion

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express concern about the difficulty of capturing images of things that no longer exist, questioning how one can photograph something that is gone.
  • One participant shares a photo of a power station's remaining towers, discussing their controversial impending demolition and local artistic efforts to preserve them.
  • There is a debate about whether naturally changing elements, like clouds or waves, can qualify for the contest, with some arguing they do not fit the theme.
  • Participants mention the challenge of finding suitable photos from their archives, with some reflecting on the nostalgic or humorous nature of their past images.
  • One participant suggests that a collage might be permissible, sharing a link to a photo of the World Trade Center towers, which are no longer standing.
  • Several participants share their thoughts on the theme's broadness and express uncertainty about what qualifies as "gone," including discussions about plants and insects.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the theme of the contest but express differing interpretations of what qualifies as "gone." There is no consensus on the boundaries of the theme, leading to various opinions and challenges regarding submissions.

Contextual Notes

Participants highlight limitations in defining what constitutes "gone," with some suggesting that the theme is both too broad and too narrow. There are unresolved questions about the eligibility of certain types of images, particularly those involving natural phenomena.

Who May Find This Useful

Photographers, art enthusiasts, and participants interested in thematic contests may find this discussion relevant, particularly those exploring the concept of memory and loss through visual media.

  • #61
Couldn't you just have Tsu take a shot of your ass and draw some eyeballs on it?
 
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  • #62
Ivan Seeking said:
I've been trying to find a pic of the hair that used to be on the top of my head.

It's been that long since you had hair, has it? You have to pull the albums from the 70's out of the garage to find pictures of it?

- Warren
 
  • #63
No, but if I go back to the 70's pics you might get to see me in my Angel Flight disco pants. :rolleyes:
 
  • #64
scorpa said:
Wow Turbo that bike is beautiful!, I'll bet you regret the day you ever sold that one. Wide Glides are one of my favorite bikes and that is a very very fine specimen :)
Yes, I really miss that machine. I like my Softail ('05, with a fuel-injected Dual Cam engine), but it is nowhere near as quick as that old Wide Glide. When I bought the Wide Glide (used), it was loaded with bolt-on chrome junk, running too rich, backfiring, fouling plugs, etc. I stripped it down, replaced the gaudy "bike bling" with more laid-back stuff (or nothing at all), and then started working on the performace. When I got it looking and running right, the former owner's biker friends were riding him pretty hard for selling it and getting a bagger.