Contest worthy?
Apr 2, 2021 20:15:05 #
Apr 2, 2021 20:17:59 #
Apr 2, 2021 22:39:51 #
BrentHarder wrote:
I'm considering entering this photo into a contest. Do you think it has a shot at winning? I just took this image during our recent rains.
It looks best in download mode.
It looks best in download mode.
I just wanted you to know that I do look at any Aret Form with a critical eye. I even showed this pic to a very good friend of mine and we both came to the same conclusion, You Kicked Ass on this shot.
Apr 2, 2021 23:39:40 #
Brent, terrific image. Several of your action surf photos should also be submitted. 😀🏄🏼♂️🏄🏼🏄♀️
Apr 2, 2021 23:47:58 #
randave2001 wrote:
What a great image Brent. I think it is worthy of entering and should stand a good chance depending on what the judges are looking for. In any case it is an image to be proud of.
Now that it's the day after April Fools day, I have to tell everyone that this image is just an April Fools Day Joke! This photo has been faked and I have no intentions of entering it in a contest. The lightning and rainbow were Photoshopped into the original rain over the ocean photo. I must say that there were three or four of you that questioned if it was a composite and you were absolutely not fooled at all. Congrats to you!!! The rest of you that believed it was real were taken in by my trickery. So, I guess this is the time when I say to you "April Fools"!!!!!
Apr 2, 2021 23:50:22 #
camerapapi wrote:
It is a great image but if it will win or not depends on the judges. I have never been able to understand how the judges can have the eye to select one image among thousands and say that it is the best one.
I participated in a competition some years ago. I had just finished photography school and I selected some images that were rated outstanding by my instructors. None of them made it.
That was my first and last competition entry.
I participated in a competition some years ago. I had just finished photography school and I selected some images that were rated outstanding by my instructors. None of them made it.
That was my first and last competition entry.
I totally understand the pain you went through. But remember, just because it didn't win anything doesn't mean squat! It's all about the opinion of a few judges.
Apr 2, 2021 23:53:09 #
DAN Phillips wrote:
if you add more to it then it is no longer an original. It becomes a rendition or fake.
Dan, you are one of the UHH members that was not fooled. You are correct, the photo is a fake! Perfect for April Fools Day!
Apr 2, 2021 23:53:54 #
hippi wrote:
what a great shot and yes it is so we need some Doors https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iv8GW1GaoIc&ab_channel=215Days
I love the Doors but what does it have to do with this thread?!?!?
Apr 2, 2021 23:55:24 #
cameraf4 wrote:
My 2cents: Esthetically, it is a beauty. Your artistic eye is undeniable. The judges may have a problem with the fact that it is unrealistic. True, a photo of a lightning bolt through a rainbow is possible. But rainbows form around the anti-solar point in the sky directly opposite the sun. In this image, the sun is obviously just out of the frame to the left. Just thought you should know.
So, you picked up that the photo is a fake?! Perfect for April Fools Day wouldn't you say??? lol
Apr 2, 2021 23:56:54 #
nimbushopper wrote:
Catching the lightning and rainbow at the same time is very rare! I would enter it.
Sorry, not going to enter it! Now that it's the day after April Fools day, I have to tell everyone that this image is just an April Fools Day Joke! This photo has been faked and I have no intentions of entering it in a contest. The lightning and rainbow were Photoshopped into the original rain over the ocean photo. I must say that there were three or four of you that questioned if it was a composite and you were absolutely not fooled at all. Congrats to you!!! The rest of you that believed it was real were taken in by my trickery. So, I guess this is the time when I say to you "April Fools"!!!!!
Apr 2, 2021 23:58:12 #
Herbie1924 wrote:
Composite or not - it's a great pic & acceptable in any pictorial or experimental contest section, but not in nature if a composite. The #, quality & judging panel interest of entries determines end result & since your pic is
unusual, it should rate among the award winners.
unusual, it should rate among the award winners.
Herbie, now that it's the day after April Fools day, I have to tell everyone that this image is just an April Fools Day Joke! This photo has been faked and I have no intentions of entering it in a contest. The lightning and rainbow were Photoshopped into the original rain over the ocean photo. I must say that there were three or four of you that questioned if it was a composite and you were absolutely not fooled at all. Congrats to you!!! The rest of you that believed it was real were taken in by my trickery. So, I guess this is the time when I say to you "April Fools"!!!!!
Apr 2, 2021 23:59:26 #
ecobin wrote:
That’s an amazing capture. Definitely contest worthy.
I have to tell everyone that this image is just an April Fools Day Joke! This photo has been faked and I have no intentions of entering it in a contest. The lightning and rainbow were Photoshopped into the original rain over the ocean photo. I must say that there were three or four of you that questioned if it was a composite and you were absolutely not fooled at all. Congrats to you!!! The rest of you that believed it was real were taken in by my trickery. So, I guess this is the time when I say to you "April Fools"!!!!!
Apr 2, 2021 23:59:59 #
jaymatt wrote:
Considering a judged show that I attended just last night, it is certainly a viable candidate. Go for it.
I have to tell everyone that this image is just an April Fools Day Joke! This photo has been faked and I have no intentions of entering it in a contest. The lightning and rainbow were Photoshopped into the original rain over the ocean photo. I must say that there were three or four of you that questioned if it was a composite and you were absolutely not fooled at all. Congrats to you!!! The rest of you that believed it was real were taken in by my trickery. So, I guess this is the time when I say to you "April Fools"!!!!!
Apr 3, 2021 00:01:33 #
blacks2 wrote:
Excellent Brent. 
Thanks for the kind compliment but sorry Mike, it's a fake photo, done in Photoshop with three photos made into a composite. April Fools!!! lol
Apr 3, 2021 00:02:25 #
JRiepe wrote:
I don't know what criteria judges look for but I think it's a great shot.
Now that it's the day after April Fools day, I have to tell everyone that this image is just an April Fools Day Joke! This photo has been faked and I have no intentions of entering it in a contest. The lightning and rainbow were Photoshopped into the original rain over the ocean photo. I must say that there were three or four of you that questioned if it was a composite and you were absolutely not fooled at all. Congrats to you!!! The rest of you that believed it was real were taken in by my trickery. So, I guess this is the time when I say to you "April Fools"!!!!!
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