Photo Contest - What Is It? (11/3-11/9)

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around a photo contest with the theme of capturing objects that may not be familiar to most people. Participants are encouraged to submit photos of entire objects, potentially accompanied by explanations, while adhering to specific contest rules regarding submission and editing.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
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  • Meta-discussion

Main Points Raised

  • One participant suggests that the theme allows for a variety of interpretations, hinting at an old art form from West Bengal, India.
  • Another participant discusses the use of watermarks on photos, explaining their purpose in preventing duplication and attributing ownership.
  • Several participants share their guesses about the purpose of a paperweight, with suggestions including an envelope holder and a holder for visiting cards.
  • A participant describes a personal connection to an object, recalling its use in their childhood, while others speculate about its identity, including a doctor's bag and a small Gladstone bag.
  • Some participants engage in playful speculation about a stone object, suggesting it could be a "miniature time portal" and making jokes related to its appearance.
  • Another participant mentions a photo of an old car repair, contributing to the theme of nostalgia and personal history.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a range of interpretations and guesses about the objects, with no consensus reached on their identities or purposes. The discussion remains open-ended with multiple competing views.

Contextual Notes

Participants' contributions reflect personal experiences and interpretations, which may depend on individual backgrounds and familiarity with the objects discussed. The contest rules emphasize the importance of originality and adherence to submission guidelines.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in photography, art, and creative contests may find this discussion engaging, particularly those who enjoy exploring the meanings and histories behind everyday objects.

  • #31
Borg said:
At least it contains quite a large amount of time: Constant dripping wears away the stone!
 
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  • #33
Janus said:
Looks suspiciously similar to something I also made, in shop class, ≈40 years ago.

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ps. I've made some "mods", over the years.
pps. Pardon the dust. It's been "repurposed"
ppps. Praying the voters in this contest are all under 30.
 

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  • #34
OmCheeto said:
ppps. Praying the voters in this contest are all under 30.
It's a bong from the sixties ! :partytime::partytime:
 
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well here's one i took of an old car repair.

housing&gasket2smaller.jpg


Ford Escort engine water outlet & gasket
Top one: They ALL leak around the o-ring that fits in that groove around the opening .
Bottom one: I filled the groove with epoxy and sanded the surface flat, cut an old fashioned Felpro paper gasket .
Doing fine for several years now..

old jim
 

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