Weekly Competition #170 - Iconic Objects Competition
| Title | Weekly Competition #170 - Iconic Objects |
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| Judge | johnriley | Closing Date | 17/10/2010 | Opting Out | If you'd like to enter but not keen on creating and judging the following competition you have the option to opt out. If you're selected as the winning photo simply create a report saying that you'd like Admin to take over and we'll do the rest. |
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Certain items are cosidered iconic, remarkable examples of design that can cross generations. So, for example, if you think that a Coca Cola bottle is iconic, then a really classy image of such a bottle would fit this competition. Other things that spring to mind are the Mini (car or skirt)or even something as simple as a bar of Pears Transparent Soap. Over to your imaginations! |
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Winning Photograph
Competition Entries
Photographs uploaded to the Weekly Competition #170 - Iconic Objects competition.
Posted 18/10/2010 - 01:02
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After a slow start, the ideas and the images soon started to flow. In the end, we have a fine section of entries, so here goes with the judging:
AxelLuther a bold and unusual composition indeed. The HDR has brought out the excitement of the subject whilst offering a very minimalistic view. This is excellent photography and shows what can be done when the technique is matched perfectly to the subject matter.
ArsenAl Interestingly, the second image was also a car, and throughout the competition transport has been a regular choice of subject. Here we have a very strong composition with, again, the very minimum shown. I feel the only drawback is the very bright out of focus area top left which serves no useful purpose and detracts from the image. Otherwise, the approach is sound.
TOZZA27 Yes and no on this one yes, the VW is iconic and what a great vehicle it is. But no in that the subject matter is split between the iconic object and the wedding photo. The exposure and colour are great. Composition could be stronger and I feel that we need to see the two extremes of the van without bits being clipped off. The inclusion of the window at top is good, so a slightly wider shot and also a slight crop off the bottom would clinch it for me. I wonder if there was some interaction between the girls and the van it might not be stronger for example, if they were getting in or out of it and relating to it in some way. This would tie together the two parts of the scene.
tiger308 A nice shot of the triumph bike, sharp and with nice colour. Looking at the background, a wider aperture might have reduced the competition from the busy scene, or if the bike could have been moved elsewhere that would have been even better. A lower viewpoint would have make the machine more dominant and impressive, and it is indeed an iconic item.
i-Berg Simple, effective and making its statement with the simplest composition. That right hand edge is very nearly clipped, so a whisker more space would be good. The sepia toning is a nice touch. This is a powerful image and tells its story with finesse and without fuss.
drofmit Images are often at their best when kept as simple as possible. Here we have three subjects making the point, plus quite a bright background at the top. The effect is therefore slightly confusing to the eye. The subjects have been identified and the human eye/brain filters out the complication. The camera does not and gives everything equal billing. My suggestion would be to simplify as much as possible and to perhaps just choose one of these fine iconic objects. Definitely the right idea, but it just needs a bit of working on to develop it further.
Dr. Mhuni This is an excellent example of simplicity. Colour and form harmonise, and the DOF has been restricted to the third in the image, using a bit of photographic technique to concentrate our eye very firmly on the single statue. Excellent work from an accomplished photographer.
cardiff_gareth I like this a lot, a very clever idea that works beautifully. It does still need something else though the Beetle windscreen is very much out of the DOF and to be consistent with the van I think the same parts of both need to be sharp. As these are models this could be quite tricky, but it would definitely pay dividends if it can be done. The second point is the background at the top of the image it's very uneven and a bit distracting. I would be very interested to see a revised version of this as the idea is strong and well worth pursuing.
GlynM If Andy Warhol can do this with a Campbell's soup can then why not GlynM and Heinz Beans. Actually I like it. It's beautifully photographed, definitely an iconic object and we have the subject and nothing but the subject. This is a lesson in getting to the point without distractions.
Bill_And Here is an effective way of making sure that cluttered backgrounds are minimised. The colour popping brings our attention firmly to the leading scooter. I would crop tighter as well, eliminating the left hand edge. When this is done I feel the image is stro0nger and the remaining background distractions are virtually entirely removed. I'm not a huge fan of colour popping but here it has a sensible use and it's been done very well.
Hyram What a gorgeous shade of green, but as well as the colour we have a very crisp image of the CD, a very definite iconic object. I'm not taking the various human beings mentioned as iconic objects as well, although perhaps we are? This is a very nice macro shot showing good design and outstanding technique.
johna This is very good indeed and I do like the idea of the stylish mannequins glancing at the iconic bike. Style observing style. Given that interpretation, I think the name of the shop should be cropped out. With it in, we have two statements of style the bike and the fashion and I really feel I want to only have one. Simplification of the message again. The concept is brilliant though.
AndyElliott Umbrellas are indeed another iconic object. Made into a fashion icon by The Avengers a long time ago. Here we have a very, very cluttered image of umbrellas and I'm going to suggest that we need either a huge simplification or for the two foreground figures to be made much more dominant. It's a great idea, but with just too much in the image. Less is more is a good maxim to follow.
ReklawyksEkul Not an icon that will be immediately recognisable to many, but perfectly acceptable as part of this competition. The placement of the signature is a nice touch and I do like the shape and design of the lower half of the image. I'm not sure that we need the top half as it doesn't add anything to the concept. Very good colour and a high degree of sharpness where it counts.
mudge Two icons again, the bridge and the ship, but in this instance they do seem to work together very well. Perhaps this is because one sets the scene for the other, or perhaps it's because the composition is very well handled and it ties the two together. The slight drawback for me are the two girls shown from the back. Do we need them in the shot? They do give scale and the jury is out on this one. There is a certain quirkiness in that one of them seems to be looking at the bridge and the other one at the ship. Interesting.
ISO That's certainly both unusual and iconic, so well done for that. There's only a certain amount that one can do with this simple subject, but here we do need to reduce the over-exposure. The foreground and background are both, in my opinion, rather too light, and having a light frame to a subject rarely works well. Kinder lighting would certainly have helped with this.
alun Good, sharp colour and an image full of impact. In many competitions you might think about changing the title as although we are told we have an iconic tractor, the picture shows a boot operating a pedal and there is no way for us to know this is a tractor. Indeed, it doesn't change anything knowing that it's a tractor. Just a thought, because it is important to keep within the brief to get amongst the winners. It is however a good solid shot, with proper dramatic weight given to the subject. DOF is correctly placed, colour and sharpness are spot on. Photographically highly competent.
Steve Chasey Two for the price of one! Three if you count where the photographer is standing...This travel style shot has good colour and sharpness and could have sufficient general interest to sell. The viewpoint is good and I like the way the ship is placed in the frame, moving into a nice wide space. The water surface is interesting and fills the image without being too bland. I have to admit that I keep wanting to pan just slightly to the right, but that's just my sense of composition and it may or may not be an improvement.
BAJ The post boxes are very interesting and are the main subject of the image, which makes it unfortunate that they are in shadow and the background is brightly lit. This is really the reverse of what we should have. Now this can be a problem in that we might only have a short time to visit this location and we have to accept the lighting that we have. If we can choose the time, then a different time of day would be better for this. Alternatively, an overcast or wet day might be a distinct advantage. The subject is sufficiently interesting to perhaps think about returning at a better time. There is something more I think to be made of this and the photographer has clearly realised that.
aliengrove A very sharp main subject and I do like the angle on those exhaust pipes. They have been made to look very dramatic and they add interest to the image. I wasn't sure at first if a view from the front would not be better, but if you did that then the pipes would not be so dominant so it would be a very different picture. The placement of the helmet is also good. It's very tight in the frame and I would prefer the back wheel not to be clipped. The white areas in the background are also a bit dominant and could do with toning down. Black and white is a good choice for the subject, as is the square shape of the frame.
DrOrloff Without dissecting too much whether or not the background shape really is the same as the foreground object, this is undeniably an effective and very direct image. Clearly there is more than one interpretation of this and there is an attempt to make a philosophical point. To get this across the title is needed and it has generated at least one comment that would have been deleted if we'd seen it in time. No comments till after the judging please! A thoughtful and thought provoking image.
martinkelley This sort of kiosk could make for an interesting photo essay as there must be hundreds of interesting examples scattered across the cities of Europe. This is an excellent record of the kiosk, showing good use of photographic skills. The touch of red has added some interest to the shot.
Belinda B. - An interesting shot of the phone with good lighting. I like the shadow, although I would have moved the phone downwards and to the left to balance the phone/shadow combination within the frame. I wonder how it would have looked with the display active?
tomw Well I mentioned Coca Cola so I guess someone had to do it! With a straight shot like this detail is everything and I would have liked to see an even background. The area top left could do with removing. The other slight problem is the strong highlight right down the can. So, right idea, but a couple of technical points. This is also one of those areas where colour becomes quite critical. Coca Cola red, Cadbury's blue and other iconic designs have a very specific colour. Getting that colour spot on every time on a wrapper, a can or in an advertisment is an art form in itself and requires a lot of skill.
malcolm leader We have the added attraction here of the tractor in steam, which is good. The image is slightly dark I feel, but most of all I would really prefer to see a three-quarter view from the front rather than from the back. It indeed that were possible. As it is, there's plenty of interest and a worthy shot.
steveistds Again a shot from the back, why not from the front I wonder, but good columnar and another fascinating icon. The background is much better here and offers little in the way of distractions. This leaves us to concentrate on the main subject.
And so to the winners.
First Place AxelLuther with style and superb technique.
Second Place Dr. Mhuni with a classy and clever image.
Third Place GlynM putting Art into Beanz
Highly Commended i-Berg and Hyram.
Many thanks to everyone for a really fascinating set of pictures!
AxelLuther a bold and unusual composition indeed. The HDR has brought out the excitement of the subject whilst offering a very minimalistic view. This is excellent photography and shows what can be done when the technique is matched perfectly to the subject matter.
ArsenAl Interestingly, the second image was also a car, and throughout the competition transport has been a regular choice of subject. Here we have a very strong composition with, again, the very minimum shown. I feel the only drawback is the very bright out of focus area top left which serves no useful purpose and detracts from the image. Otherwise, the approach is sound.
TOZZA27 Yes and no on this one yes, the VW is iconic and what a great vehicle it is. But no in that the subject matter is split between the iconic object and the wedding photo. The exposure and colour are great. Composition could be stronger and I feel that we need to see the two extremes of the van without bits being clipped off. The inclusion of the window at top is good, so a slightly wider shot and also a slight crop off the bottom would clinch it for me. I wonder if there was some interaction between the girls and the van it might not be stronger for example, if they were getting in or out of it and relating to it in some way. This would tie together the two parts of the scene.
tiger308 A nice shot of the triumph bike, sharp and with nice colour. Looking at the background, a wider aperture might have reduced the competition from the busy scene, or if the bike could have been moved elsewhere that would have been even better. A lower viewpoint would have make the machine more dominant and impressive, and it is indeed an iconic item.
i-Berg Simple, effective and making its statement with the simplest composition. That right hand edge is very nearly clipped, so a whisker more space would be good. The sepia toning is a nice touch. This is a powerful image and tells its story with finesse and without fuss.
drofmit Images are often at their best when kept as simple as possible. Here we have three subjects making the point, plus quite a bright background at the top. The effect is therefore slightly confusing to the eye. The subjects have been identified and the human eye/brain filters out the complication. The camera does not and gives everything equal billing. My suggestion would be to simplify as much as possible and to perhaps just choose one of these fine iconic objects. Definitely the right idea, but it just needs a bit of working on to develop it further.
Dr. Mhuni This is an excellent example of simplicity. Colour and form harmonise, and the DOF has been restricted to the third in the image, using a bit of photographic technique to concentrate our eye very firmly on the single statue. Excellent work from an accomplished photographer.
cardiff_gareth I like this a lot, a very clever idea that works beautifully. It does still need something else though the Beetle windscreen is very much out of the DOF and to be consistent with the van I think the same parts of both need to be sharp. As these are models this could be quite tricky, but it would definitely pay dividends if it can be done. The second point is the background at the top of the image it's very uneven and a bit distracting. I would be very interested to see a revised version of this as the idea is strong and well worth pursuing.
GlynM If Andy Warhol can do this with a Campbell's soup can then why not GlynM and Heinz Beans. Actually I like it. It's beautifully photographed, definitely an iconic object and we have the subject and nothing but the subject. This is a lesson in getting to the point without distractions.
Bill_And Here is an effective way of making sure that cluttered backgrounds are minimised. The colour popping brings our attention firmly to the leading scooter. I would crop tighter as well, eliminating the left hand edge. When this is done I feel the image is stro0nger and the remaining background distractions are virtually entirely removed. I'm not a huge fan of colour popping but here it has a sensible use and it's been done very well.
Hyram What a gorgeous shade of green, but as well as the colour we have a very crisp image of the CD, a very definite iconic object. I'm not taking the various human beings mentioned as iconic objects as well, although perhaps we are? This is a very nice macro shot showing good design and outstanding technique.
johna This is very good indeed and I do like the idea of the stylish mannequins glancing at the iconic bike. Style observing style. Given that interpretation, I think the name of the shop should be cropped out. With it in, we have two statements of style the bike and the fashion and I really feel I want to only have one. Simplification of the message again. The concept is brilliant though.
AndyElliott Umbrellas are indeed another iconic object. Made into a fashion icon by The Avengers a long time ago. Here we have a very, very cluttered image of umbrellas and I'm going to suggest that we need either a huge simplification or for the two foreground figures to be made much more dominant. It's a great idea, but with just too much in the image. Less is more is a good maxim to follow.
ReklawyksEkul Not an icon that will be immediately recognisable to many, but perfectly acceptable as part of this competition. The placement of the signature is a nice touch and I do like the shape and design of the lower half of the image. I'm not sure that we need the top half as it doesn't add anything to the concept. Very good colour and a high degree of sharpness where it counts.
mudge Two icons again, the bridge and the ship, but in this instance they do seem to work together very well. Perhaps this is because one sets the scene for the other, or perhaps it's because the composition is very well handled and it ties the two together. The slight drawback for me are the two girls shown from the back. Do we need them in the shot? They do give scale and the jury is out on this one. There is a certain quirkiness in that one of them seems to be looking at the bridge and the other one at the ship. Interesting.
ISO That's certainly both unusual and iconic, so well done for that. There's only a certain amount that one can do with this simple subject, but here we do need to reduce the over-exposure. The foreground and background are both, in my opinion, rather too light, and having a light frame to a subject rarely works well. Kinder lighting would certainly have helped with this.
alun Good, sharp colour and an image full of impact. In many competitions you might think about changing the title as although we are told we have an iconic tractor, the picture shows a boot operating a pedal and there is no way for us to know this is a tractor. Indeed, it doesn't change anything knowing that it's a tractor. Just a thought, because it is important to keep within the brief to get amongst the winners. It is however a good solid shot, with proper dramatic weight given to the subject. DOF is correctly placed, colour and sharpness are spot on. Photographically highly competent.
Steve Chasey Two for the price of one! Three if you count where the photographer is standing...This travel style shot has good colour and sharpness and could have sufficient general interest to sell. The viewpoint is good and I like the way the ship is placed in the frame, moving into a nice wide space. The water surface is interesting and fills the image without being too bland. I have to admit that I keep wanting to pan just slightly to the right, but that's just my sense of composition and it may or may not be an improvement.
BAJ The post boxes are very interesting and are the main subject of the image, which makes it unfortunate that they are in shadow and the background is brightly lit. This is really the reverse of what we should have. Now this can be a problem in that we might only have a short time to visit this location and we have to accept the lighting that we have. If we can choose the time, then a different time of day would be better for this. Alternatively, an overcast or wet day might be a distinct advantage. The subject is sufficiently interesting to perhaps think about returning at a better time. There is something more I think to be made of this and the photographer has clearly realised that.
aliengrove A very sharp main subject and I do like the angle on those exhaust pipes. They have been made to look very dramatic and they add interest to the image. I wasn't sure at first if a view from the front would not be better, but if you did that then the pipes would not be so dominant so it would be a very different picture. The placement of the helmet is also good. It's very tight in the frame and I would prefer the back wheel not to be clipped. The white areas in the background are also a bit dominant and could do with toning down. Black and white is a good choice for the subject, as is the square shape of the frame.
DrOrloff Without dissecting too much whether or not the background shape really is the same as the foreground object, this is undeniably an effective and very direct image. Clearly there is more than one interpretation of this and there is an attempt to make a philosophical point. To get this across the title is needed and it has generated at least one comment that would have been deleted if we'd seen it in time. No comments till after the judging please! A thoughtful and thought provoking image.
martinkelley This sort of kiosk could make for an interesting photo essay as there must be hundreds of interesting examples scattered across the cities of Europe. This is an excellent record of the kiosk, showing good use of photographic skills. The touch of red has added some interest to the shot.
Belinda B. - An interesting shot of the phone with good lighting. I like the shadow, although I would have moved the phone downwards and to the left to balance the phone/shadow combination within the frame. I wonder how it would have looked with the display active?
tomw Well I mentioned Coca Cola so I guess someone had to do it! With a straight shot like this detail is everything and I would have liked to see an even background. The area top left could do with removing. The other slight problem is the strong highlight right down the can. So, right idea, but a couple of technical points. This is also one of those areas where colour becomes quite critical. Coca Cola red, Cadbury's blue and other iconic designs have a very specific colour. Getting that colour spot on every time on a wrapper, a can or in an advertisment is an art form in itself and requires a lot of skill.
malcolm leader We have the added attraction here of the tractor in steam, which is good. The image is slightly dark I feel, but most of all I would really prefer to see a three-quarter view from the front rather than from the back. It indeed that were possible. As it is, there's plenty of interest and a worthy shot.
steveistds Again a shot from the back, why not from the front I wonder, but good columnar and another fascinating icon. The background is much better here and offers little in the way of distractions. This leaves us to concentrate on the main subject.
And so to the winners.
First Place AxelLuther with style and superb technique.
Second Place Dr. Mhuni with a classy and clever image.
Third Place GlynM putting Art into Beanz
Highly Commended i-Berg and Hyram.
Many thanks to everyone for a really fascinating set of pictures!
Posted 18/10/2010 - 08:02
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John - Many thanks for another great subject, your usual terrific comments & judging, posting the results up so promptly, and of course giving the beans the 3rd place.
Congratulations to Axel for the win, my fellow runners-up and everyone else for a super set of images.
Glyn
Congratulations to Axel for the win, my fellow runners-up and everyone else for a super set of images.
Glyn
Posted 18/10/2010 - 08:28
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Congratulations to Axel for the winning entry and many thanks to John for the competition and speedy, comprehensive judging.
p.s. Very nice to have a Highly Commended
p.s. Very nice to have a Highly Commended
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Posted 18/10/2010 - 08:47
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Hi John this was really a big surprise this morning did not expect to win again. It was interesting to see (after a surprising slow start) all the different interpretations of the topic so at the end it was not just a brand parade it was much more fascinating. Your comments were again great you see so many details and reading good comments is exactly why such communities help so much to develop.
Congratulations to 2. and 3. and the highly recommended all 4 belonged to my favorites.
Congratulations to 2. and 3. and the highly recommended all 4 belonged to my favorites.
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Colors are the lack of darkness
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Colors are the lack of darkness
You find more of my pictures here: https://pentaxphotogallery.com/artists/axelluther or on my web page: www.axel-luther.com
Posted 18/10/2010 - 09:02
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Alex's shot jumped out at me, teriffic.
Thanks for the comments, John, which I shall take on board.
Thanks for the comments, John, which I shall take on board.
Posted 18/10/2010 - 09:31
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Well done everyone! I forgot to enter this weekend
PS Who is Alex?
PS Who is Alex?
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Posted 18/10/2010 - 09:46
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thoughton wrote:
PS Who is Alex?
I was just going to say - who is Alex (this happens often to Axels)
PS Who is Alex?
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Posted 18/10/2010 - 09:48
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Congratulations Axel, Dr Mhuni, Glyn and Hyram. Top shots, all of them. Thanks John for the comp, and the HC also (especially in this field!).
Posted 18/10/2010 - 10:58
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Well done all - Agree your comments John - it was more the subject than the quality of shot
Posted 18/10/2010 - 11:31
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As always JR - thanks for a constructive view of my photo and comments duly noted.....................well done to the winners and others - big judging job that and I`m glad it didn`t fall to me !
Onward and upward
Tony
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I am now on Flickr which is nice !
Posted 18/10/2010 - 13:54
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Thanks to John for the competition and judging - finishing in the early hours - well beyond the call of duty
Congrats. to AxelLuther for the winning shot - it would interesting to see the original.
Congrats. to AxelLuther for the winning shot - it would interesting to see the original.
Belinda B.
Posted 18/10/2010 - 22:42
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Congratulations to all , winner, runners-up & all who took part.
Sorry.
Coker.
Sorry.
Coker.
The more I look, the more there is to see!
Posted 19/10/2010 - 09:32
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great judging on a great subject
well done Axel
well done Axel
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a) This competition is for Pentax Users, so therefore photos need to be taken on a Pentax camera, or a Samsung DSLR. I've just deleted two images that didn't follow this rule.
b) Comments should only be put on this thread, not under the photos, until judging has taken place.
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