Breaking the Rules Series - DPChallenge Forums

07/05/2005 12:34:25 AM · #1

Jumping off of John's Learning Series challenge suggestions....

Rule #1: Always Hold Your Camera Steady

Challenge - Deliberately move the camera while pressing the shutter button -- example:

Rule #2 - Be sure the centre of interest is in sharp focus

Challenge - Deliberately put the main focal point of your image out of focus -- example:

Rule #3 - Follow your light meter

Challenge - Deliberately over or under expose the image by 3 or more stops

What we are looking for.... happy accidents. (In the words of Freeman Patterson)

Message edited by author 2005-07-05 00:43:26.

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

07/05/2005 10:29:25 AM · #2

I realize learning to work within the rules is the first step. However, breaking the rules can be a lot of fun.

It's like a box of chocolates. You never know what's going to turn out.

When you're bored, experiment.

Neil

Fujifilm X-T30

07/05/2005 10:32:25 AM · #3

Sounds good to me. And for that matter, a "Freeman Patterson" challenge!

Colette, good work--we need to get some more of these out of the box challenges in the queue.

glad2badad

Apple iPhone 16 Pro

Lensbaby Sweet 35 Optic

07/05/2005 10:36:37 AM · #4

This one was done in a similar vein...

Breaking New Ground

Tamron AF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 LD for Canon

07/05/2005 10:49:59 AM · #5

Originally posted by glad2badad:

This one was done in a similar vein...

Breaking New Ground

Yes and no. I'd like to see a challenge where everyone is expected to think outside the box, experiment with breaking the rules that seem to be clung to with white knuckles.

mkieff

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

07/05/2005 10:51:24 AM · #6

Originally posted by cpanaioti:

Originally posted by glad2badad:
This one was done in a similar vein...

Breaking New Ground

Yes and no. I'd like to see a challenge where everyone is expected to think outside the box, experiment with breaking the rules that seem to be clung to with white knuckles.

That would be COOL. I am always trying to push the envelope and find ways to break the rules.

sabphoto

Samsung Galaxy S8/S8+

07/05/2005 10:58:13 AM · #7

Originally posted by cpanaioti:

[quote=glad2badad] ...I'd like to see a challenge where everyone is expected to think outside the box, experiment with breaking the rules that seem to be clung to with white knuckles.

This would be fun to try and pull off since a lot of people already thinks a little far out of the challenge description box, in this one thinking out of the challenge description box would probably end up with a perfectly setup picture vise the rule breaking one your after.

MrYu

Nikon D70

Sigma 100-300mm F/4.0 EX IF HSM for Nikon

07/05/2005 12:48:18 PM · #8

Originally posted by nshapiro:

Sounds good to me. And for that matter, a "Freeman Patterson" challenge!

*nod*, but montages must be allowed.

skylen

Nikon D200

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED

07/05/2005 12:50:44 PM · #9

Rule #4: The rule of thirds. Always put important elements on an intersection of the lines made by dividing the image into thirds vertically and horizontally.

07/05/2005 01:06:21 PM · #10

Originally posted by skylen:

Rule #4: The rule of thirds. Always put important elements on an intersection of the lines made by dividing the image into thirds vertically and horizontally.

Challenge: Place your main subject anywhere but on one of these intersections.

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

07/05/2005 01:06:47 PM · #11

Originally posted by yurasocolov:

Originally posted by nshapiro:
Sounds good to me. And for that matter, a "Freeman Patterson" challenge!

*nod*, but montages must be allowed.

Montages are good.

chesire

Canon EOS-60D

07/05/2005 01:08:28 PM · #12

Hey!! I can do this!!!

Breaking Rule 1

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

07/05/2005 01:09:43 PM · #13

Originally posted by chesire:

Hey!! I can do this!!!

Breaking Rule 1

Was this a happy accident? Good colours and texture created by the camera shake. Experimentation is the key.

chesire

Canon EOS-60D

07/05/2005 01:12:13 PM · #14

Originally posted by cpanaioti:

Originally posted by chesire:
Hey!! I can do this!!!

Breaking Rule 1

Was this a happy accident? Good colours and texture created by the camera shake. Experimentation is the key.

Oh definately. I have 30-40 different ones just like it. lol
We looked though them and found 1 that is really in focus and not wavering, but the rest are awesome anyway. Wonderful squiggly lines, and one that just has 6 perfect little circles. Have no clue what they were supposed to be.

joezl

Nikon D200

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED

07/05/2005 01:18:48 PM · #15

And sometimes even done deliberately - though with dubious results

07/05/2005 01:22:44 PM · #16

Originally posted by joezl:

And sometimes even done deliberately - though with dubious results

I have lots of dubious results. When I get 1 that gives me the affect I want I just want to keep going and try something different, like movement in a different direction.