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CAFE CHALLENGE #2

Discussion in 'Challenge and Contests Forum' started by Uncle Frank, Feb 10, 2005.

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  1. Uncle Frank

    Uncle Frank

    1,011
    Jan 26, 2005
    San Jose, CA
    I found out yesterday that my reward for winning CAFE CHALLENGE #1 was having to run the next CHALLENGE round :?.
    Silly me; I thought I was going to win a new lens. Anyway, I thought I'd let the excitement die down before foisting a new
    assignment on the eager contestants, and try to think of something that might take you out of your comfort zones.

    My first thought was hummingbirds, but I've overplayed that a little. Most of us take nature pictures all the time, so
    that's out. People pics... that's an interesting field, but it ranges anywhere from snapshots to erotica, so I needed
    to narrow it down before Backdoctor ran wild. Then I came across Todd's thread:

    https://www.nikoncafe.com//forums/viewtopic.php?t=276

    What better use of a camera than to take pictures of children? So kid-pics it is. Anything from environmentals to candids
    to studio portraits are acceptable for this contest. Just try to capture the innocence and joy of childhood.

    I'm going to use the same rules that Yves (Boobie Joe) came up with for CHALLENGE #1, with one exception. Each artist can
    only enter one picture... BUT, you can edit your entry post and change that picture as many times as you'd like up to the
    filing deadline.

    You can start entering now, but it must be a picture taken specifically for this contest, so don't go searching your archives.
    And the cutoff for entering will be Thursday, February 17th at midnight EST.

    Feel free to ask questions on this thread, but only post pictures and exif data on the CHALLENGE #2 SUBMISSION THREAD.
    No selling your pictures with commentaries, either. They should speak for themselves.

    Good luck to all!
     
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    Uncle Frank, Feb 10, 2005
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  2. Flew

    Flew

    994
    Jan 25, 2005
    Alabama
    Gee, UF....;-)

    Great topic, and certainly a challenge for those of us who don't have any kids left around the house.... :D  :D 

    Seriously, this what NC challenges should be about, and that is to challenge each of us to expand our photographic horizons.

    Let's all see what we can come up with. :wink:

    Frank
     
    Flew, Feb 10, 2005
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  3. Uncle Frank

    Uncle Frank

    1,011
    Jan 26, 2005
    San Jose, CA
    Re: Gee, UF....;-)

    Hey, borrow one from a neighbor! Just tell them you'll give them an 8x10 print in return for the favor :p .
     
    Uncle Frank, Feb 10, 2005
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  4. greyflash

    greyflash Subscribing Member

    33,089
    Jan 29, 2005
    St. George, Utah
    Fun challenge Frank, looking forward to it.
     
    greyflash, Feb 10, 2005
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  5. gho

    gho

    2,556
    Feb 7, 2005
    California
    Wow! Cool... Exactly my forte!
     
    gho, Feb 10, 2005
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  6. Uncle Frank

    Uncle Frank

    1,011
    Jan 26, 2005
    San Jose, CA
    Hey, Greg, no fair submerging them in your reef tank.
     
    Uncle Frank, Feb 10, 2005
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  7. Boobie Joe

    Boobie Joe

    731
    Jan 26, 2005
    Montreal area, Canada
    Great Challenge Topic ...


    Now guys, not childhood of a bird ... :lol:

    I am sure Uncle Frank meant human being ... :wink:
     
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    Boobie Joe, Feb 10, 2005
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  8. gho

    gho

    2,556
    Feb 7, 2005
    California
    I've got a question! Can I shoot with an SLR/n? I've got Nikon glass on it and Nikon Flash. Yves said Nikon Cameras only. Does the SLR/n count, since the body is made by Nikon?
     
    gho, Feb 11, 2005
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  9. F15Todd

    F15Todd

    1,505
    Feb 1, 2005
    Tennessee
    Frank, what a great topic. I'm sure we should see some great pictures, and I'm glad my post helped you pick the topic. Now let the fun commence.
     
    F15Todd, Feb 11, 2005
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  10. Boobie Joe

    Boobie Joe

    731
    Jan 26, 2005
    Montreal area, Canada
    lol Gregory, does it say Nikon on the name plate ? :twisted:
     
    Boobie Joe, Feb 11, 2005
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  11. gho

    gho

    2,556
    Feb 7, 2005
    California
    :( 

    Ah... I do 90% of my kid photography with my SLR/n

    Pitty....
     
    gho, Feb 11, 2005
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  12. Flew

    Flew

    994
    Jan 25, 2005
    Alabama
    Hey Gregory,

    I do 0% of my photography of kids. Who do you think will be more challenged?? :wink:

    Regards,

    Frank
     
    Flew, Feb 11, 2005
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  13. gho

    gho

    2,556
    Feb 7, 2005
    California
    Nah, it not that, Frank - its just that when I go to take pics of kids, I pick the SLR/n first - I'd rather have the higher resolution for larger/sharper prints.

    Hey, after all, isn't this a Nikon forum in general and not a D1/D2/D70 equipment forum?

    The SLR/n uses a Nikon body, with Nikon lenses, with Nikon flash system, Nikon metering and Nikon AF.

    Its okay though, I do use the D70/D2h occasionally for snapshot situations:

    D70:
    [​IMG]
     
    gho, Feb 11, 2005
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  14. Uncle Frank

    Uncle Frank

    1,011
    Jan 26, 2005
    San Jose, CA
    Personally, I don't object , but it's not my call, GHO. Patrick and Flew created the Cafe, and it should
    be their decision. I was chartered with running Challenge #2, not setting policy for the site.
     
    Uncle Frank, Feb 12, 2005
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  15. gho

    gho

    2,556
    Feb 7, 2005
    California
    No problem Frank, its no biggie.
     
    gho, Feb 12, 2005
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  16. andreasb

    andreasb Subscribing Member

    7,667
    Feb 2, 2005
    Maple Bay, Duncan, BC, Canada
    Andreas Berglund
    Outside of the competition picture

    Since I will be on the road I cant take any pictures within the timeframe of the competition, but I would like to post this picture for the enjoyment (?) of you all. For me it is like the commercial for MasterCard says: Priceless

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    andreasb, Feb 13, 2005
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  17. Uncle Frank

    Uncle Frank

    1,011
    Jan 26, 2005
    San Jose, CA
    Ohmygod, what a mess -lol! I feel like I need to get a wet towel and wipe his face off.

    Sorry you couldn't find an entry before you left on your trip, but thanks for this wonderful picture, Andreas!
     
    Uncle Frank, Feb 13, 2005
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  18. greyflash

    greyflash Subscribing Member

    33,089
    Jan 29, 2005
    St. George, Utah
    Boy does that bring back memories. Thanks for sharing.
     
    greyflash, Feb 14, 2005
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  19. andreasb

    andreasb Subscribing Member

    7,667
    Feb 2, 2005
    Maple Bay, Duncan, BC, Canada
    Andreas Berglund
    Here is another one while I'm at it

    My sister in-laws son Liam at his first bout with Guacamole, no words needed..
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    and the innocence...
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    well it's so much easier when one doesnt have to take them now but can dig into the archives

    andreas
     
    andreasb, Feb 14, 2005
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  20. Uncle Frank

    Uncle Frank

    1,011
    Jan 26, 2005
    San Jose, CA
    Paul, I'd love to give you an extension, but it wouldn't be fair to several others who have the same problem. Besides, I think it's best to get this particular Cafe Challenge round over with, because it hasn't generated much interest . Hopefully the next contest manager will come up with a more popular theme.

    Hey,
     
    Uncle Frank, Feb 17, 2005
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