Fortnightly Competition #31 - Juxtaposition

One of the things I often find myself doing in photos is juxtaposing distinct elements in a shot. In this fortnight's comp I'd like to see other peoples' take on this basic photographic device. I myself generally tend to go for foreground and background juxtapositions, but I'm open to all takes on the theme, and of any number of juxtaposed objects (though too many would presumably result in clutter). Hopefully this is a very broad subject - I really am open to any interpretation just as long as the image contains two or more distinct objects (which of course don't have to carry the same weight in the shot, or both be in focus...).

Happy snapping!

Just back from a w/e away. I see there is some confusion over what I mean (or what juxtaposition means - even I'm getting confused now!). Basically I'm looking for shots that contain a number (probably two, though it could be more) of distinct objects placed within the frame. They don't have to be close together (as one definition quoted in the other thread has it) - indeed in a photographic sense juxtaposition of near and distant objects is a frequently used and often very effective device (though I guess even objects that in a photo are far apart are actually close together due to their both being within the frame). Indeed as far as I'm concerned something near juxtaposed with something far might be a good entry for this comp. I guess they don't even have to be contrasting objects - though perhaps these will work best in a visual sense. As David Trout notes, Tim (Thoughton's) entry to the weekly history comp could easily be entered here; as could my entry from last week's comp of the seafood & vendor; or, to take one of David's images, his shot of a train with a man in the background that he posted a while back.

My intention was to choose as open a subject as possible, and I am open to all sorts of interpretations which I think this theme is suited to.

If anyone needs further clarification I'll be happy to give it.

I'm more than happy with the meaning of the subject and your expectations Dr Mhuni. I just wish my inspiration would get into gear. Still, plenty of time yet.
david

Ancient & Modern

[IMG]http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s30/Hyram_Hare/IMGP2380-1.jpg[/IMG]

Taken 12/12/2009 in St. Malo
K20D + DA* 16-50 @ 50mm
ISO 200
1/20 sec
f11

Red Arrows collecting Coffee to Go




Pentax K7, DA10-17 at 11mm, f4.5, 1/60, iso 100

Juxtaposition of model planes and coffee shop

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Security and management
The welcoming party at a jeweller's in the centre of Newcastle on Tyne, England. Is the security man scaring off customers while the anxious manager is hoping they'll drop by?
K10+DA*50-135mm lens at 135mm, f5.6.
ISO 400, shutter speed 1/100, 1/3rd stop under exposed.
December 14 2009.

Two Wet Cholis'

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K20D + Pentax FA135mm 2.8
f5.6 + 1/320s
iso 200
date: 20 Dec 2009 @ 1109hrs
Location: Galta Temple, Jaipur, RAJ, India

Lilly

Two lenses




That's me, all the subtlety of a punch in the face

K20D + Pentax-A 50/1.7
1/180, f7.1, ISO100, flash

Old & New



Taken: 21/12/09 Ipswich
Camera: Pentax K100D Super with 18-55mm kit lens
Exposure: 0.011 sec (1/90)
Aperture: f/5.6
Focal Length: 18 mm
ISO Speed: 200

Rob

I am entering this as I fear I may not be home tomorrow before 6 pm even though I have/had hopes of an alternative.

Taken today the 22nd K20D, Pentax 35mm f2, shot at f2.8 and 1/30th as ISO 100.




Mike

The ambitious young redhead from Accounts had cornered Mr Green at the lighters' Christmas party and was using her wiles to press for a large raise...

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K10D | DA35 | ISO100 | 1/125sec | f/8 | Off camera flash

Taken late on 22 December 2009

"Shadows among us" is trying to tell you that even a comon kitchen might have a few skelleton in the closet. Isn't it strange that sometimes we see, or think we saw, shadows that doesn't seem to have an owner?

[IMG]http://www.drakfoto.se/album/Shadows_1024jpg.jpg[/IMG]

Yea my first Fortnightly at last
Not what I had in mind but it has to do

Hate Letter


Model: PENTAX K10D
Lens: DFA 100mm f/2.8 Macro
Shutter Speed: 1/100 second
Aperture: F/10.0
Focal Length: 100 mm
ISO Speed: 100
Date Taken: Dec 23, 2009, 2:31:08 AM (what a time :blush
Software: Adobe Lightroom 2.6 + Photoshop CS4 Ext.

PARTY POSTERS..........[IMG]http://i411.photobucket.com/albums/pp191/oggybouquet/IMGP0763.jpg[/IMG]

K200,DA35macro,f8,1/750,iso 400,taken 23-12-09. Tony.

I hope I can be allowed to be a few minutes late, we have been without electric for the last 44 hours...


Fences:




K20D, Sigma 50mm macro, 100ASA, 1/5th sec at f/32, taken at 12.29.34 this afternoon.

Cheers, Kris.

EDIT: Phooey, needs a black border. Too late now! K.