DPChallenge: A Digital Photography Contest You are not logged in. (log in or register
 

DPChallenge Forums >> Photography Discussion >> National Geographic Photo Contest
Pages:  
Showing posts 1 - 10 of 10, (reverse)
AuthorThread
05/01/2004 11:52:22 PM · #1
...and it's open to everyone in the world!

//www.nationalgeographic.com/traveler/pcontest/rules.html
05/15/2004 01:38:49 PM · #2
nudge
05/15/2004 01:47:03 PM · #3
Meaning I don't have a chance in heck!
05/15/2004 02:35:47 PM · #4
rofl. Now that's the spirit.

Originally posted by goinskiing:

Meaning I don't have a chance in heck!

05/15/2004 02:46:43 PM · #5
"35mm color transparencies only"

That kinda sucks.
05/15/2004 02:50:20 PM · #6
Uhh...

"Photos shot digitally are eligible, but you must submit a print. A photograph that combines the elements of more than one photograph or that has elements removed is ineligible. Photographs with minor burning, dodging, and/or color correcting are acceptable."

Some of last year's winners were shot digitally. With a few exceptions (excluding the winner) note the consumer grade quality of the equipment despite the excellent photos. It's all about the prints anyways. I'd prefer to submit a print. I'm gonna do it!

Message edited by author 2004-05-15 14:55:22.
05/15/2004 03:00:35 PM · #7
Heh, and the tips they give could solve 99% of the help questions posted here on the DPC forums...

TIPS FROM OUR PHOTOGRAPHERS

Five of our top contributors—Brooks Walker, Catherine Karnow, Macduff Everton, Bob Krist, and Jim Richardson—offer advice.

â€Â˘ Get permission before you photograph someone.

â€Â˘ Focus on one element that is intrinsically significant, beautiful, or unique in every shot.

â€Â˘ The faster the film speed (ASA), the more sensitive the film is to light. Use 100 or 200 ASA for outdoor shots and a higher ASA (400 and up) for indoor shots.

â€Â˘ When in bright, sunny locales like the Caribbean, use a polarizer so your color will be vibrant.

â€Â˘ Experiment with angles, depth, and lenses.

â€Â˘ Be patient. It may take a hundred shots to make the perfect one.

â€Â˘ Carry a light load of equipment.

â€Â˘ The best light typically occurs at dawn or dusk.

â€Â˘ Use wide-angle lenses for close-ups to create perspective.

â€Â˘ Carry a compact, folding reflector to help illuminate objects.
05/15/2004 03:17:14 PM · #8
Originally posted by doctornick:

...and it's open to everyone in the world!

Well not everyone as it seems...

WHO MAY ENTER

All readers of National Geographic Traveler, except professional photographers and National Geographic Society employees and their families

//www.nationalgeographic.com/traveler/pcontest/rules.html
05/15/2004 06:52:37 PM · #9
12-day trip for two to Machu Picchu and the Peruvian Amazon is the coolest prize.

This would be the place I would love to go shoot at, if I won the lottery or something. Got to have a DSLR for that shoot.
05/15/2004 06:57:08 PM · #10
Originally posted by faidoi:

12-day trip for two to Machu Picchu and the Peruvian Amazon is the coolest prize.

This would be the place I would love to go shoot at, if I won the lottery or something. Got to have a DSLR for that shoot.


Agreed. If I magically won that competition and won the trip to Machu Pichu, I would DEFENITELY buy a DSLR!
Pages:  
Current Server Time: 03/13/2025 02:55:51 AM

Please log in or register to post to the forums.


Home - Challenges - Community - League - Photos - Cameras - Lenses - Learn - Help - Terms of Use - Privacy - Top ^
DPChallenge, and website content and design, Copyright © 2001-2025 Challenging Technologies, LLC.
All digital photo copyrights belong to the photographers and may not be used without permission.
Current Server Time: 03/13/2025 02:55:51 AM EDT.