Pic of the week game

[Baatfam]

But now that we are involved in this game more, I think, more of us will now be trying for a more interesting picture.

I do believe that has already started...LOL...

 

[storm 64]

Another perspective. For example, take my flag picture. It wasn't the best photo, a little tilted, off center... But I nailed the subject theme. That's another way to win picture of the week. It also helped there wasn't a lot of entries for that week.

 

[DaveR]

...I'm sure I will look like I'm being the dick again..

If that's a genuine concern there is a simple solution. Take the best pictures you can according to your own standards, select one and submit it as your entry. If the group thinks it is the best of the bunch, at that point you will win the privilege of directing the next challenge. Easy. No pushback, no eye rolls, no drama. ​

 

[kerrfunk]

I have recently been using my daughter's digital SLR (a Canon digital Rebel something or other, I don't know the numbers) and though I'm sure I barely scratch the surface of its potential, I notice I take better pictures with it than with my phone.

 

[Burque73]

Some of you are pretty outspoken and that's great. If a picture can say a thousand words, I'd much rather just post a picture.

EDIT: Here's my re-submission for the week. I just like this one better. The sign isn't as interesting but the pic is one of my faves with a street sign in it.




I sure enjoy seeing this game evolve and hope we all enjoy it for a long time.

 

[Baatfam]

I sure enjoy seeing this game evolve and hope we all enjoy it for a long time.

Dang it Frank...I need a "like" button...

 

[Sandy]

I am curious about something here though. Why do people think the cell phone camera, which honestly has improved over the years, doesn't take great pictures? I don't see the problem, except for maybe a zoom limitation, so what am I missing? I will admit that my nature overtaking picture was bad mostly because it was taken through a windshield instead of stopping. So in that sense, the way the picture was taken (the wife just wanted a shot of the bridge) was the reason but not the camera itself.

As mentioned by Bob, cellphones can take great pictures. Look at Trevor's cellphone photos for example. It's usually the people with the cellphones that take the crappy pictures. LOL. And they don't have to be that new either. Mines a older Samsung S4 and it does pretty good. However, they do have some limitations such lack of zooming, no control over depth of field and may or may not have good in phone processing of the jpg files. You just have to work around those limitations and use the phone for what it will do. One often overlooked feature most people don't even know about is the HDR feature, if the lighting is a little weird use it. The following photo was taken with my S4 this spring because I just went for a short walk and didn't have a real camera with me ...silly me. The picture is kind of postcardy and if I had my real camera I would have used it's depth of field capability to blur the background slightly and would have zoomed in a bit in camera, this photo was actually cropped and colour balanced a bit post shooting.

by soates50, on Flickr

 

[Sandy]

Some of you are pretty outspoken and that's great. If a picture can say a thousand words, I'd much rather just post a picture.

My submission for the week.




I sure enjoy seeing this game evolve and hope we all enjoy it for a long time.

Yeah. I also like seeing people's camera, or should I say photo, skills improving as well.

 

[gustovh]

I am the average guy with a camera, point and shoot. I do try and take pictures that do look good, but most are for memories. My submission this week does just that for me. The picture brings back memories of one of the best rides that I have ever had. 8 days total, 6 riding and all but one night hot springing. I'm riding with 2 guys that I care about with good riding skills, heck on the 4th. day we did 134 miles in 77 min. from Stanley Id. to Salmon Id. So I post it in hopes that those that see it get just a little feeling of the trip and it's joys.

My advice is just relax and enjoy what is posted, the game will evolve as necessary. Just my 2 cents.

V

 

[Redman]

<< I found another, and pthbhbhbh, its gone >>

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[dorkburger]

My two cents- my hope also is that the focus remains on a quality image, and I think it ultimately will. The nature of weekly submissions makes it tough, especially with the riding season pretty much over. Many of my file pics are informational and not always as well composed as they could be, and at times its tough to convey the joy of time spent with friends , etc. Like riding itself, a picture is often deeply personal to the photographer with its own set of attached memories, but it doesn't always carry over.

As far as gear goes, I've long complained about the limitations of cell phones, especially at night, yet I've managed to occasionally get shots that I'm quite pleased with. Composition and paying attention to the image about to be taken apply regardless of the camera, and can make or break a photo.

Personally I love this game. It reminds me of my days in photography class. I enjoy the challenge and also seeing others' interpretation of the topics. Plus it's all motorcycle involved so all pics are cool. It's just a matter of degrees.

That being said, here's mine. It was sort of warm, sort of dry...ish.... and fun. I likely won't have time to get out this week soooo....this is as good as it gets. It turns out that other then two incidental road signs in file pics , I had nothing so I got this tonight. Picture? Meh... content... way cool....

http://GS parkway and a GS by Glen Brenner, on Flickr

 

[Spyder]

Well... As I have said last week. This thread has made me LOOK at my pictures, and given me the want to improve my photography skills. If it does that for ANYbody else, then it is more than just a "tag" game. Anyway...

This was taken YEARS ago on a day trip the wife and I took. I took quite a few shots of similar sites, most with signs of some sort. This one is my favorite from that day. Just has some really cool content IMO. Rt. 66...

 

[Baatfam]

I love that pic, Spyder...

Here is my submittal for the week. Something I took this past summer. I have better signs in pics, but this was my best pic with a sign in it.



Terrible noon sun - Panasonic GX7, w/12-32mm @ 18mm, ISO 200, f/4.2, 1/50 sec...(for the geeks)

 

[Spyder]

That looks like a REALLY scenic road to ride. Love the colors...

 

[Charlie G]

This photo isn't an entry.

This shot was taken in Oregon, where the State still requires attendants to pump gas, although commonly motorcycles are allowed to fill their own. I believe Rich or Wizard as he was know here, took this as I filled up. Spyder's nice shot reminded me of this example of the almost lost country store/gas station.

Wizard's photography skills are lost to this forum from a"Battle of Egos" and simular discussion of not living up to some other persons expectations. Our loss! Be constructive my friend.....

 

[trevor]

Love this photo Charlie...

 

[Redman]

[...............
This shot was taken in Oregon, ...

Signs, Signs, everywhere are signs.

And when one is carved (burnt?) into a hunk of a tree trunk, you know it is something of a different place.
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[Redman]

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Terrible noon sun - Panasonic GX7, ...............)

That pic maybe the best argument for a "real camera".
Harsh noontime sun, filtered trees, so some bright spots among mostly shaded area, but yet a great well exposed shot.
Much better than my iPhone5, even with HDR.

 

[Spyder]

Well, My picture may not win, but at least it has been inspirational... LOL

 

[Sandy]

This photo isn't an entry.

This shot was taken in Oregon, where the State still requires attendants to pump gas, although commonly motorcycles are allowed to fill their own. I believe Rich or Wizard as he was know here, took this as I filled up. Spyder's nice shot reminded me of this example of the almost lost country store/gas station.

Wizard's photography skills are lost to this forum from a"Battle of Egos" and simular discussion of not living up to some other persons expectations. Our loss! Be constructive my friend.....

Too funny Charlie. I thought of that photo when I saw Spyder's as well. Only thing is it was me that took it. No problem either if you want to use it, the entry doesn't have to be taken by you, just have your bike in it. Anyway, Rich is doing fine, him and his wife were here in the summer for a mountain bike trip just before we headed to Alaska and will be seeing them over the winter. Cheers. And yes, Rich does do some amazing photography.



by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/soates50/]soates50, on Flickr