[Photography] February Assignment

[Grey Ghost]

The assignment for this month is a doorknob. Mounted, unmounted, old, new, etc...post your best in this thread. We will pick a different subject each month.

Rules: The picture must have been taken by you. No googling and posting up other peoples stuff. You are the one that pressed the button to capture the image. You can post up a few pictures or only one.

Equipment: Webcam, cellphone, point/shoot, DSLR, medium format, etc...it doesn't matter. As long as you are the person that captured the image.

Post processing: Allowed. Some people shoot in raw. Some think it may look better in black/white. Some want to adjust color, etc...all of this is okay. Just don't chop something into the picture that wasn't there when you captured the image. If you don't use any PP that is fine too. You may want to note it in your post.

Optional: You can post your EXIF information or equipment used.

This is for fun. But please follow the basic rules. If you want to post a picture of 'luter dude opening the door at the Heineken warehouse...start a different thread :lol:

Let me know, if you think the pics should be judged by the 'Thanks' button ? Maybe the monthly winner can get some Barn Bucks ? Or just post them up without judgement ?

[beadist]

Deadline?

[Jobaka]

Deadline?

No. Doorknob.





























:D

[CP]

Deadline?

This is the contest for February so don't bother submitting any pics taken in March.

[Grey Ghost]

Anytime between now and the end of the month. We will get the next one started on time lol. Also some feedback/poll on what next months subject should be...

Deadline?

[beadist]

[QUOTE=Jobaka;579915]No. Doorknob.

:slap: :D

Hey, I'm in the news business. We have deadlines, lots of them, all day, every day. :shots::shots:

I also have a doorknob collection....:D

[DAB]

[QUOTE=Jobaka;579915]No. Doorknob.

:slap: :D

Hey, I'm in the news business. We have deadlines, lots of them, all day, every day. :shots::shots:

I also have a doorknob collection....:D

Oh great. A ringer.

May have to haul out my D80. And fire up Aperture. :DAB:

[syf350]

Anytime between now and the end of the month. We will get the next one started on time lol. Also some feedback/poll on what next months subject should be...



Some way to judge and winner picks next assignment. Give a few days after deadline for voting.

[syf350]

And does the pic have to be taken during the assignment or a pic from the past ok?

My vote would be it has to be from the assignment. For me it will kick my ass into taking pictures and not looking through my hard drives.

[Taurus]

Biggest knob I know of................... just sayin


http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg117/81vette4me/barack-obama.jpg

[JMS32935]

This is a picture of a Lock, not a Doorknob. And it was taken in March, last year.
Other than those disqualifiers, how's this as an example ??...

http://jms32935.com/tmp/IMG_0118.jpg


What we have here is a nut on a chain which can exit through any one of those keyholes, and that chain holds that gate closed. As long as all those keyholes are occupied with those padlocks, the gate is locked. If any one of those padlocks is removed, the nut and chain can be removed through that keyhole.

This is really just a more complicated implementation of multiple locks on a chain, like normally done...

http://jms32935.com/tmp/DSC_0276.JPG


The 1st example may be a bit tidier, but I'm surprised someone went to the trouble.
What I found interesting is the fact that they did.

:shots:

[beadist]

And does the pic have to be taken during the assignment or a pic from the past ok?

My vote would be it has to be from the assignment. For me it will kick my ass into taking pictures and not looking through my hard drives.


:iagree: that it should be shot for the assignment, but if someone has a kickass photo in their files, I'd love to see it in the mix.

Forcing yourself to see and photograph an everyday subject in a new way gets the creative juices flowing. It's much more fun overall.

As for judging, using the Thanks button is a good idea because people can only vote once per post, yet they can vote for multiple posts. Voting can be done throughout the life of the thread till the deadline. We may even see the Barn membership soaring if people get all their relatives signed up so they can vote....:lol:

[Olustee bus]

Look forward to it.

[island14]

http://freeshopmanual.com/uploads/photos/Door-Nob-1.jpg

http://freeshopmanual.com/uploads/photos/Door-Nob-2.jpg

http://freeshopmanual.com/uploads/photos/Door-Nob-3.jpg

http://freeshopmanual.com/uploads/photos/Door-Nob-4.jpg

http://freeshopmanual.com/uploads/photos/Door-Nob-5.jpg

http://freeshopmanual.com/uploads/photos/Door-Nob-6.jpg



Done.. What do I win? :hurray:

[Grey Ghost]

No pics from the past. Only ones taken during the month of the assignment. If you have one from the past that you love. Go back and try shooting it again. I think this will motivate people to open their eyes to their surroundings and get them off the couch.

Island14 has opened the ball.

And does the pic have to be taken during the assignment or a pic from the past ok?

My vote would be it has to be from the assignment. For me it will kick my ass into taking pictures and not looking through my hard drives.

[04 commemorative]

http://i1006.photobucket.com/albums/af185/04commemorative/doorknob.jpg

looks a little like a soft focus robot nipple.....

[Jobaka]

No pics from the past. Only ones taken during the month of the assignment. If you have one from the past that you love. Go back and try shooting it again. I think this will motivate people to open their eyes to their surroundings and get them off the couch.


:seasix: I like this idea. I will make an effort to participate.

[Bill]

I'm offering this creative idea to anyone who wants it, contingent on prior agreement to split the barn bucks 50/50 with me for this fantastic idea.

1) find child with tooth ready to be pulled

2) tie string to said tooth and to door knob

3) have some one else slam door shut

4) at the moment the tooth flies out of said kid's mouth, take high speed image of tooth in mid flight, with doorknob and kid in the periphery.

5) profit

[04 commemorative]

double if we pull one of our own?

[DAB]

I'm offering this creative idea to anyone who wants it, contingent on prior agreement to split the barn bucks 50/50 with me for this fantastic idea.

1) find child with tooth ready to be pulled

2) tie string to said tooth and to door knob

3) have some one else slam door shut

4) at the moment the tooth flies out of said kid's mouth, take high speed image of tooth in mid flight, with doorknob and kid in the periphery.

5) profit

if someone is a little light on cooperative rug rats with loose teeth, could you tie a string around granny's dentures instead. boy will she be surprised!!

[C5Nate]

No......I didnt take it, just thought the contest needed a TLH catagory.


http://thechive.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/japanese-girls-licking-doorknobs-9.jpg

http://www.pinkrambo.com/uploads/2011/06/07/178704c77d6bfb82f26d7e44cd361994.jpg

and a thread save.

[Burro (He/Haw)]

I dont think this is what the OP had in mind. :D

[Grey Ghost]

True. I tried...but it only lasted to post #10.

I dont think this is what the OP had in mind. :D

[Jobaka]

True. I tried...but it only lasted to post #10.

Don't give up on us yet.
I think a monthly photo assignment is a great idea and I'm looking forward to seeing what folks come up with.

[AU Eagle]

I wish I had a better door knob selection...too modern of a house...hmmm I'll figure out something.

[JRD77VET]

I wish I had a better door knob selection...too modern of a house...hmmm I'll figure out something.

:D My house was built in the early 1940's. I just need to remember to catch the sunlight in the glass door knobs :seasix:

[AU Eagle]

:D My house was built in the early 1940's. I just need to remember to catch the sunlight in the glass door knobs :seasix:

Yeah maybe I can figure out a creative way to make a blah boring modern day run of the mill door knob interesting...maybe.

[Grey Ghost]

Doesn't have to be from your house. Just think...what if someone posted a picture from a John Dillenger holdout or Graceland...or a reflection of a pretty girl in the doorknob...an old antique doorknob...maybe it's about the history of the people that used that doorknob that makes the photo special. A cellphone picture of one like that might be better than a full blown professional picture of a diamond and gold crusted door knob to a mansion...

I wish I had a better door knob selection...too modern of a house...hmmm I'll figure out something.

[AU Eagle]

Doesn't have to be from your house. Just think...what if someone posted a picture from a John Dillenger holdout or Graceland...or a reflection of a pretty girl in the doorknob...an old antique doorknob...maybe it's about the history of the people that used that doorknob that makes the photo special. A cellphone picture of one like that might be better than a full blown professional picture of a diamond and gold crusted door knob to a mansion...

I'll be scouting for sure...I have a few ideas :seasix:

[syf350]

here's my contribution. hopefully these assignments take off and gain popularity. not sure if we should post here or create a new thread with nothing but contributions.
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/--zuB9NcAHVM/Tz3cY5eTvoI/AAAAAAAAChs/CbhMl-9LgaU/w387-h500-k/feb%2Bvbot%2Bdoorknob.jpg

[erickpl]

Nice shot...

[SnikPlosskin]

:D My house was built in the early 1940's. I just need to remember to catch the sunlight in the glass door knobs :seasix:

Screw sunlight. Laser.

When it hits the crystal door knob it goes nuts with refraction.

I've got the lasers but not the glass doorknob.

[G8rDMD]

Sorry for the watermarks, I have them on there for another site I use my photos on...

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s60/g8rdmd/WhiteDoor2007.jpg

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s60/g8rdmd/RustedPortal.jpg

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s60/g8rdmd/WhiteKnob2007.jpg

[jaxgator]

Sorry for the watermarks, I have them on there for another site I use my photos on...

[IMG]http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s60/g8rdmd/WhiteDoor2007.jpg[ /IMG]

[IMG]http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s60/g8rdmd/RustedPortal.jpg[ /IMG]

[IMG]http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s60/g8rdmd/WhiteKnob2007.jpg[ /IMG]

:skep: You took those this month?

[kingpin]

:skep: You took those this month?

:rofl:

Close. Only 60 months ago. Give the guy a break he's only a tooth cleaner. :D

[Burro (He/Haw)]

You took those this month?
Rules are for other people. :D

GREAT shots. :cert: :cert:

[neece]

The lock above the door knob....

http://i712.photobucket.com/albums/ww123/neecerugg/IMG_0133.jpg

http://i712.photobucket.com/albums/ww123/neecerugg/IMG_0138.jpg

[kingpin]

My lame attempt at something different.
Those are the fluorescent lights reflecting in to the broken door handle.
Taken with my phones crappy camera.
I call this one:

A door knob...through my glasses eye. :D
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n130/kingpin111/c6c3f478.jpg

[Blue 92]

Universal. Opens almost any door. :seasix:

http://www.dunnstoyandhobby.com/v/vspfiles/photos/SCH42009-2.jpg?225.8723

[G8rDMD]

:skep: You took those this month?

Didn't read all the rules, didn't realize they had to be taken this month :slap: :shots:

[G8rDMD]

:rofl:

Close. Only 60 months ago. Give the guy a break he's only a tooth cleaner. :D

Hey! I'm a molar mechanic :seasix:

[Bill]

Hey! I'm a molar mechanic :seasix:

Yeah, but nobody enjoys talking about how their molars got bored .30 over, or about their rootback fillings.


On the other hand, do you guys dispense pain med scrips after a consultation only visit? People have anxieties, you know.

:D

[beadist]

I have a large collection of doorknobs, back plates and a few hinges from an old Victorian mansion in my hometown. I always hoped to have an old home so I could install them, but until that happens, I use them in other ways.

DAB, I didn't shoot them in the pro studio, just my living room.

http://i754.photobucket.com/albums/xx182/Beadist/Various%20Photos/final1.jpg

[syf350]

How about post here, and create a thread with the entries for and critiques when all the entries are submitted?

:dunno:

take all entries into a new thread after deadline for a 2 or 3 day voting period?

or maybe we send all the entries to an online album and don't show them off until deadline is up and then everyone has the same amount of time/exposure for votes?

who's in charge around here?:cheers:

[bradc6]

The new photography forum is up thanks to Y2k. :cert:

As for in charge. Not I. But I'd volunteer. :yesnod:

:seasix:

Posted something in there.

[Olustee bus]

Beadist is looking strong!

[JRD77VET]

Test picture

Dark room with flash ( seeing how the glass doorknob lit up )

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v78/JRD77VET/pic/pic/pic/DCP_5912-1.jpg


Thinking I'm needing some light to the left to remove the shadow and light up the doorknob itself.

[syf350]

Hey wait a sec, are those what I think they are reflected in the door knob?

bout damn time someone noticed!:cheers:

[beadist]

bout damn time someone noticed!:cheers:

I noticed them, just didn't say anything.:cert: Someone mentioned that 'they couldn't believe that there were no boobs in any of the photos. Told them to look again. :yesnod:

[JRD77VET]

JRD77VET did you chance to try bouncing your flash?

Not sure if I can do that with a point and shoot Kodak DX4900 :D

I will probably shine a light at the door knob to illuminate it. Maybe an LED light would work.

[Grey Ghost]

I saw them in the first post too. Wasn't sure how you got them in there ? :seasix:

bout damn time someone noticed!:cheers:

[Grey Ghost]

Do you think we should just count up the 'thanks' in this thread ? Dunno' if the mods want to mess with a sticky for us. Give me your thoughts.


Hey Grey, what day were you thinking to close of entries and post up a voting thread?

What do you think of one of the mods making he voting thread a sticky?

[syf350]

Do you think we should just count up the 'thanks' in this thread ? Dunno' if the mods want to mess with a sticky for us. Give me your thoughts.



I think too much extra shit in this thread. Ought to have separate thread for votes only. My two cents.

[Grey Ghost]

How do you keep people from taking a dump in the new sandbox though ?

I think too much extra shit in this thread. Ought to have separate thread for votes only. My two cents.

[beadist]

How do you keep people from taking a dump in the new sandbox though ?

You can't. This is just the first assignment and I think we should keep it as simple as possible. The only people who will come in will be those with an interest in it. I like the fact that it's been called an assignment rather than a contest. The use of the thanks button is good. People can only use it once per post but they can vote for multiple posts.

There have already been helpful tips passed along and I hope there will constructive criticism also. Some people have a great deal of knowledge to share and some people really want to learn. There are always new things to learn. It's all good.

I happen to really like Kingpins entry. I've shown it to quite a few people who like it also. It proves that it's not about the fancy equipment, it's about your ability to see a good shot. It's about taking a chance and putting your image out there.

I'd like to propose that entries and votes are allowed till 11:59 on the last day of the month. The person with the most thanks gets to choose the next months' assignment in a new post. One of us can come in and call it after the deadline passes. If things get out of hand....we can come up with other rules. Simple as that.

If y'all want to give this a try for this month, please hit the thanks button.

:beadist:

[Grey Ghost]

Two antique glass doorknobs. Canon 20d/50mm 1.8 with ambient light. The 50 has good BOKEH that produces the creamy background. I bumped it up to 400 ISO, due to indoor light.

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f229/jerryholmes/IMG_3556.jpg

[syf350]

How do you keep people from taking a dump in the new sandbox though ?



Can we still hit the thanks button on a thread that's locked?

[beadist]

Can we still hit the thanks button on a thread that's locked?

Just tested it. Yes you can still use the thanks button in a locked thread but the date of the Thanks is posted.

[Grey Ghost]

I like the anonymity of voting in a poll vs. thanks.

[syf350]

can we vote in a poll in a locked thread?

[Jobaka]

Regrettably, I was unable to make the time to shoot something new for this month's assignment. I do, however, really like the idea of a monthly assignment and I hope to be able to contribute to future threads.

:kimblair: See y'all next month.

[Grey Ghost]

I'm going with this one. What did we decide ? A new thread with one entry per person ? Poll vs. thanks ?

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f229/jerryholmes/IMG_3562b.jpg

[Grey Ghost]

Do it.

New thread with a poll gets my vote. :D

[beadist]

:skia: