*** Official BimmerPost Photo Contest #42: Minimalism ***

Chewy734 · 09-13-2011, 06:36 PM

Official BimmerPost Photo Contest #42: Minimalism

BACKGROUND:

I hope this won't be too challenging for you guys. I figured it would be an interesting theme, because it makes you pay close to attention to detail and composition.

THEME:

Take a photo with strong, clean, simple shapes, lines, objects that are very pleasing in an uncluttered, non-confusing kind of way. I hope that makes sense. Simple primary colors, smooth non-textured surfaces are great for minimalism. You can also have landscapes with a single object far away in the background, something abstract, varying colors, contrast, etc.

Good luck!

IMPORTANT DATES:

Entries must be submitted to this thread no later than Sunday, September 25th @ 11:59 PST. Voting begins the following day and ends on Friday, September 30th.

RULES:

1. Any interpretation of the theme that falls within Bimmerpost.com rules is welcome.
2. You must be the person that took the photo. Previous photos are acceptable as long as you are the one that captured the image.
3. One submission per contest, and you cannot resubmit a photo that you've submitted before in a previous contest.
4. Images must be no larger than 800 px in any direction. Links to larger images are allowed but you must have one that is under 800 px for the poll.
5. All contestants must host their own pictures (which includes hosting them on Bimmerpost).
6. All images must have a title.
7. While post processing in Photoshop is allowed, adding or removing parts of the picture is not. In the event a photo is suspected to be "photo-chopped," the contestant will be asked to provide the original picture.

bluespeed117 · 09-13-2011, 10:29 PM

Ill go first

Green Highways

rodi · 09-13-2011, 10:47 PM

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minimalism

bluespeed117 · 09-13-2011, 11:28 PM

how are lines not minimal?

oneintheory · 09-13-2011, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rodi

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minimalism

rule number one.

M_Six · 09-13-2011, 11:34 PM

Solitary Flight

dcstep · 09-14-2011, 12:06 AM

Washington Monument

Classic Washington Monument shot by dcstep, on Flickr

dcstep · 09-14-2011, 12:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluespeed117

Ill go first

Green Highways

Check Rule 4 my friend.

Chewy734 · 09-14-2011, 11:50 AM

I would have to agree with the others, bluespeed... that doesn't really show minimalism, not to mention the photo itself is way too big (needs to be under 800 px)!

If you need some ideas or help, there are some good sites explaining minimalism as it pertains to photography, and they include some excellent examples:

http://www.photopoly.net/understandi...n-photography/
http://www.digital-photography-schoo...in-photography
http://photo.tutsplus.com/articles/c...t-photography/

Hope that helps!

btw, nice shots Mark and Dave.

remmib · 09-16-2011, 04:34 PM

Just a bump, no entry yet.

Sara · 09-16-2011, 04:46 PM

Being from Louisiana, I can appreciate Solitary Flight

Mr Tonka · 09-17-2011, 01:30 AM

I have some other ideas, so i may change my submission prior to the deadline.... if i can find the time. I just took a series of these tonight. So for now we're stuck with:

: 8 Ball :

- Paul - · 09-17-2011, 05:08 AM

Jogger by PRotography EU, on Flickr

Bird_Dr · 09-17-2011, 07:55 AM

Shoot the Moon

Chewy734 · 09-17-2011, 08:36 AM

nice pics guys...

rodi · 09-17-2011, 09:48 AM

Nice, Paul!

vachss · 09-17-2011, 11:53 AM

Not much of a shot here, but at least it's minimal....

M_Six · 09-17-2011, 12:47 PM

^^^Cool shot. What is it?

dcstep · 09-17-2011, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vachss

Not much of a shot here, but at least it's minimal....

I think it's classic. I know water and sand, but this really pulled my eyes in to study the textures.

...or is it water and water?

Chewy734 · 09-17-2011, 01:47 PM

looks great vachss

M_Six · 09-17-2011, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dcstep

I think it's classic. I know water and sand, but this really pulled my eyes in to study the textures.

...or is it water and water?

I thought water and sand, but I can't wrap my mind around the scale. Very high aerial shot or something on a much smaller scale?

vachss · 09-17-2011, 02:40 PM

Thanks guys. It's windblown sand in Death Valley.

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Chewy734 Major General 499 Rep 6,798 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i ZPP, ZSP Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: LA, CA iTrader: (15)	* Official BimmerPost Photo Contest #42: Minimalism * Official BimmerPost Photo Contest #42: Minimalism BACKGROUND: I hope this won't be too challenging for you guys. I figured it would be an interesting theme, because it makes you pay close to attention to detail and composition. THEME: Take a photo with strong, clean, simple shapes, lines, objects that are very pleasing in an uncluttered, non-confusing kind of way. I hope that makes sense. Simple primary colors, smooth non-textured surfaces are great for minimalism. You can also have landscapes with a single object far away in the background, something abstract, varying colors, contrast, etc. Good luck! IMPORTANT DATES: Entries must be submitted to this thread no later than Sunday, September 25th @ 11:59 PST. Voting begins the following day and ends on Friday, September 30th. RULES: 1. Any interpretation of the theme that falls within Bimmerpost.com rules is welcome. 2. You must be the person that took the photo. Previous photos are acceptable as long as you are the one that captured the image. 3. One submission per contest, and you cannot resubmit a photo that you've submitted before in a previous contest. 4. Images must be no larger than 800 px in any direction. Links to larger images are allowed but you must have one that is under 800 px for the poll. 5. All contestants must host their own pictures (which includes hosting them on Bimmerpost). 6. All images must have a title. 7. While post processing in Photoshop is allowed, adding or removing parts of the picture is not. In the event a photo is suspected to be "photo-chopped," the contestant will be asked to provide the original picture. __________________ Currently for sale: [19" Linea Corse LC818 wheel], [19" Fallen FK452 tire]
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Chewy734 Major General 499 Rep 6,798 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i ZPP, ZSP Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: LA, CA iTrader: (15)	I would have to agree with the others, bluespeed... that doesn't really show minimalism, not to mention the photo itself is way too big (needs to be under 800 px)! If you need some ideas or help, there are some good sites explaining minimalism as it pertains to photography, and they include some excellent examples: http://www.photopoly.net/understandi...n-photography/ http://www.digital-photography-schoo...in-photography http://photo.tutsplus.com/articles/c...t-photography/ Hope that helps! btw, nice shots Mark and Dave. __________________ Currently for sale: [19" Linea Corse LC818 wheel], [19" Fallen FK452 tire]
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Mr Tonka is probably out riding. 6062 Rep 2,292 Posts Drives: Something Italian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Sweatypeninsula iTrader: (0)	I have some other ideas, so i may change my submission prior to the deadline.... if i can find the time. I just took a series of these tonight. So for now we're stuck with: : 8 Ball : __________________ "There is no greater tyranny than that which is perpetrated under the shield of the law and in the name of justice. -Charles de Secondat" Last edited by Mr Tonka; 09-17-2011 at 09:27 AM..
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