CS #602 - Geometry

[Mike Buckley]

CS #602 - GEOMETRY
During this Collective Shoot we're going to make photos that display geometric shapes either as the primary subject or in a subordinate role that enhances the image for whatever reason.

The shapes can be whole or incomplete; as examples, an image of a sun only partially displaying its circular shape at the horizon and one displaying its entire shape above the horizon work equally well. Indeed, if you want to photograph only a curve or an angle, have at it! The shapes can be displayed sharply in focus, strongly blurred or anything in between. Their shape can be textbook accurate or only a resemblance. Even images that display only an imaginary geometric shape fit the bill. A few sample images are shown below.

Scenes displaying geometric shapes can be just as easily found inside as outside, so inclement weather won't get in the way.

Special bragging rights go to anyone for making an image displaying three or more types of complete shapes. The same goes for an image displaying at least one complete shape that isn't the easily found circle or rectangle.

Reminder: The Collective Shoots encourage us to make new photos, so please make sure any image you share in this one is captured from now through Wednesday.

Names of the Polygons

Rectangles

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Imprecise Oval & Blurred Circles

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Circles, Square, Other Angles and a Curve

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Imaginary Triangle

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Trapezoids, Rectangles, Circle and a Triangle

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[kilofoxtrott]

Mike, your explanation on #2 made me laugh. Just a good start in the office this morning.


Thank you
Klaus

 

[LyndeeLoo]

Fantastic examples, Mike, and a subject that will force me to look at the things I shoot in a different way. I like it!

Stay tuned; I'll be back!

 

[JustEd]

Geometry was one of my worst subjects....and it shows

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There must be SOME geometry at work here​

 

[Bob Coutant]

Geometry, eh? I always liked plane geometry but non-Euclidean geometry was one of my favorite subjects.

In photography, our normal high quality lenses project an image onto a planar sensor. The exception occurs when we use fisheye lenses – they tend to distort the image as though the sensor is curved. For the power line image below, I deliberately distorted the planar image to show how parallel lines might look in a non-Euclidean (hyperbolic) space. [No, I don’t own a fisheye.]

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[Mike Buckley]

Thank you to Ed and Bob for getting things kicked off so quickly!

Ed: I'm not gonna even try to count the number of rectangles in your image. You get points not only for that but also for the curves, the oval [EDIT: perhaps more like an ellipse?] and the bight out of the Apple branding, which is part of a circle. By the way, you and I use the same trackball.

Bob: It's not only the wires that are way over my head; it's also the stuff you're explaining. Absolutely fascinating. So fascinating that I can only image how fascinating it would be if I ever came close to understanding it!

[No, I don’t own a fisheye.]

Psst. Who's gonna ask Bob if he borrowed or rented one?

 

[dhalloxf]

Mike, not very original but this critter was making geometric shapes in my garden:

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[Mike Buckley]

not very original

You think it's not original but I would never have thought of a spider web! Lots of trapezoids and lots of concentric circles. Well done!

 

[NEF Said]

CS #602 - GEOMETRY
During this Collective Shoot we're going to make photos that display geometric shapes either as the primary subject or in a subordinate role that enhances the image for whatever reason.

The shapes can be whole or incomplete; as examples, an image of a sun only partially displaying its circular shape at the horizon and one displaying its entire shape above the horizon work equally well. Indeed, if you want to photograph only a curve or an angle, have at it! The shapes can be displayed sharply in focus, strongly blurred or anything in between. Their shape can be textbook accurate or only a resemblance. Even images that display only an imaginary geometric shape fit the bill. A few sample images are shown below.

Scenes displaying geometric shapes can be just as easily found inside as outside, so inclement weather won't get in the way.

Special bragging rights go to anyone for making an image displaying three or more types of complete shapes. The same goes for an image displaying at least one complete shape that isn't the easily found circle or rectangle.

Reminder: The Collective Shoots encourage us to make new photos, so please make sure any image you share in this one is captured from now through Wednesday.

Rectangles
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Imprecise Oval & Blurred Circles
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Circles, Square, Other Angles and a Curve
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Imaginary Triangle
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Trapezoids, Rectangles, Circle and a Triangle
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Very cool theme Mike, and awesome examples!!

I JUST got my D750 back from repair tonight, and once I get the settings restored (I can't ind my backup, and some were changed), I'll try to get out and shoot. At least we have the long weekend here in the U.S.

 

[NEF Said]

Geometry was one of my worst subjects....and it shows

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There must be SOME geometry at work here​

Made me smile Ed...

 

[NEF Said]

Geometry, eh? I always liked plane geometry but non-Euclidean geometry was one of my favorite subjects.

In photography, our normal high quality lenses project an image onto a planar sensor. The exception occurs when we use fisheye lenses – they tend to distort the image as though the sensor is curved. For the power line image below, I deliberately distorted the planar image to show how parallel lines might look in a non-Euclidean (hyperbolic) space. [No, I don’t own a fisheye.]

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Nice simple shot Bob...

 

[NEF Said]

Mike, not very original but this critter was making geometric shapes in my garden:

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Good idea Dave! I haven't seen any spider webs since last Fall.

 

[Mike Buckley]

I can't ind my backup, and some [settings] were changed

Once you find that memory card, photograph it and let us know what the shape is. Telling us that it's got five sides isn't good enough for the novices like me who know nothing about geometry.

 

[dhalloxf]

You think it's not original but I would never have thought of a spider web! Lots of trapezoids and lots of concentric circles. Well done!

Thank you, Mike.

 

[dhalloxf]

Good idea Dave! I haven't seen any spider webs since last Fall.

Thanks, Paul. The garden has a lot of small webs. This particular web was only 3 inches wide.

 

[pictureted]

If they don't fit the category, at least the berries were delicious!
D810, Zeiss 50/2 Makro, ISO 64

#1

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Geometric 1 by Ted, on Flickr

#2

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Geometric 2 by Ted, on Flickr

 

[Mike Buckley]

Way to go, Ted! The lime is close enough to a circular shape to meet that standard. All but one of the strawberries definitely have a triangular shape. Gold star on your forehead for that (anything other than a rectangle or circle)! And the one strawberry in the center of the second image that isn't triangular meets the circular standard.

As an avid tabletop photographer, I absolutely have to ask: what did you use for the tabletop? Congratulations also on those luscious, soft shadows that defined the shape of the subjects so well!

 

[Mike Buckley]

I actually had not given any thought to what my first contribution might be. That was until I got hungry and pulled some leftover pizza out of the refrigerator for lunch. The meal was delayed due to a relatively quick trip to my makeshift studio, but the wait was worth it. Triangles and circles.

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[pictureted]

Way to go, Ted! The lime is close enough to a circular shape to meet that standard. All but one of the strawberries definitely have a triangular shape. Gold star on your forehead for that (anything other than a rectangle or circle)! And the one strawberry in the center of the second image that isn't triangular meets the circular standard.

As an avid tabletop photographer, I absolutely have to ask: what did you use for the tabletop? Congratulations also on those luscious, soft shadows that defined the shape of the subjects so well!

Thanks Mike. The background is my All-Clad marble pizza pan. (Kinda fits with your tasty shot above!)

 

[NEF Said]

If they don't fit the category, at least the berries were delicious!
D810, Zeiss 50/2 Makro, ISO 64

#1

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Geometric 1 by Ted, on Flickr

#2

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Geometric 2 by Ted, on Flickr

Nicely shot Ted and they do look delicious!