Official BimmerPost Photo Contest #17: Beauty in the Mundane

jpsum · 11-17-2009, 09:41 PM

what's the prize?

rodi · 11-17-2009, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by jpsum

what's the prize?

there's a University in Costa Rica where students don't even earn a degree when they've completed. They just do it because they know that when they get done, they'll have the knowledge to help the world. and that's enough for them.

rodi · 11-17-2009, 09:45 PM

i guess i should quit flapping the mouth and post a photo, eh?

haha.

oneintheory · 11-17-2009, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by rodi

there's a University in Costa Rica where students don't even earn a degree when they've completed. They just do it because they know that when they get done, they'll have the knowledge to help the world. and that's enough for them.

That'd be nice. The degree-based rat race in America is useless.

Anyway, first post contains new info about a REAL prize.

jpsum · 11-17-2009, 10:12 PM

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That'd be nice. The degree-based rat race in America is useless.

Anyway, first post contains new info about a REAL prize.

Thanks. I might actually enter this just so I can help the world.

UdubBadger · 11-17-2009, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by oneintheory

Do people even read the rules?

The answer is no... welcome to my nightmare.

UdubBadger · 11-17-2009, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by rodi

then Ansel Adams wasn't a better photographer, he just had better darkroom skills. none of his images were "straight from the camera."

I never said it needed to be straight outta the camera but I also highly doubt most people are ONLY using contrast and lighting (burn/dodge) techniques to enhance their photos.

If all you need are some curves and levels enhancements I'd still consider that PRETTY DARN CLOSE to straight outta the camera.

BMW F22 · 11-17-2009, 11:16 PM

Can you post an example for this theme please?

PS- I've recently realized that the photos in these contests are voted for based on whether or not it catches the voters' eyes and not so much the art in them. This might be the first theme in which the pictures might actually get voted for based on their artistic values.

UdubBadger · 11-17-2009, 11:24 PM

+1

glad I wasn't the only one who noticed

ichiban · 11-18-2009, 03:55 AM

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Originally Posted by BMW E90

Can you post an example for this theme please?

PS- I've recently realized that the photos in these contests are voted for based on whether or not it catches the voters' eyes and not so much the art in them. This might be the first theme in which the pictures might actually get voted for based on their artistic values.

that's what happens when the contest is based on voters coming from a car community. No real photography background (for most).

I applaud oneintheory for trying tho. This prize thing should make things more interesting. I know i'm gonna put some thought into this one.

TheUltimateDrivingManiac · 11-18-2009, 12:02 PM

Just some bread...

BMW F22 · 11-18-2009, 12:09 PM

^ Damn that's nice!!

oneintheory · 11-18-2009, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by TheUltimateDrivingManiac

Just some bread...

BMW F22 · 11-18-2009, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ichiban

that's what happens when the contest is based on voters coming from a car community. No real photography background (for most).

I applaud oneintheory for trying tho. This prize thing should make things more interesting. I know i'm gonna put some thought into this one.

Yeah I suppose you're right. There's not much we can really do about that.

bimmer billy · 11-18-2009, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by UdubBadger

The answer is no... welcome to my nightmare.

my bad I read the rules wrong I didnt realioze it woulnt even be considered.

Sorry for your inconvience

BMW F22 · 11-18-2009, 12:43 PM

Valley of Light

anthony @ eas · 11-18-2009, 01:56 PM

A Cockroach

UdubBadger · 11-18-2009, 02:00 PM

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A Cockroach

very nice!

Year's_End · 11-18-2009, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW E90

PS- I've recently realized that the photos in these contests are voted for based on whether or not it catches the voters' eyes and not so much the art in them. This might be the first theme in which the pictures might actually get voted for based on their artistic values.

This.

It's gets annoying.

UdubBadger · 11-18-2009, 09:52 PM

what the hell is going on in here???

oneintheory · 11-18-2009, 09:59 PM

the mods are keeping things on topic. can we leave it that way?

UdubBadger · 11-18-2009, 10:09 PM

Here is my entry then...

Los Platos Blancos

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