OcUK Photo Comp - Season Six : Round Five - "Horror/Macabre" DISCUSSION

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OcUK Photo Comp - Season Six : Round Five - "Horror/Macabre" DISCUSSION

Theme: Horror/Macabre

Chosen by: Mohain


Closing date: Midnight Thursday May 31st 2007


Please post all discussion for the current competition in this thread and keep entries in the ENTRIES thread.

DO NOT post any entries in this thread!

Judges: Xolotl, TBC, TBC.

This competition is open to everyone.


RULES
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Rules must be followed. Failure to follow one or more rules will result in disqualification for the current round.

* One image per entrant (may be a montage consisting of two or more photos).
* If a montage is entered, all photos in the image will be judged on their relevance to each other as well as the theme.
* Photos must be posted in or linked to this thread for consideration.
* Photos must be of a reasonable size.
* Photos must be submitted in the .jpg file format.
* Photos must have been taken on or after May 1st, 2007. Invalid EXIF dates must be declared.
* Photos that have been commented on previously by any of the judges, will not be considered.
* Photos must be available for viewing in this thread until the competition winner has been announced.
* Photos must be your own work unless posting on behalf of someone else. If this is the case it should be stated in your post.
* Photographers must post their make and model unless it is provided in the EXIF Information.
* Photographers retain full copyright to their entries, so you must contact them before using their entries.
* The winner of each round will choose the theme for the next round.

* The Judges may not discuss or submit their interpretation of the theme until the competition winner has been announced.
* The Judges will not reveal individual scores, however some judges may provide a critique after the competition has ended.
* The Judges may or may not notify disqualified photographers before the deadline.
* The Judges decisions are final.

* Minimum Bribe Level: Canon EOS-1Ds Mk II


RECOMMENDATIONS
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Recommendations are optional.

A '+' sign next to the recommendation means you will gain marks.
A '-' sign next to the recommendation means you will lose marks.
A '/' sign next to the recommentation means your score will not be affected.

Each of the 3 judges will give you a score out of 30 as follows:-


* Technical ( 1 - 10 )

+ Use of Photoshop or Image Editing programs to enhance your photo (Including borders).
+ Correct use of Lighting/Saturation/Contrast/Exposure.
+ Correct use of DOF (Depth of Field).
+ Appreciation for Rule of Thirds, Golden Mean and other photographic rules.

- Overuse or misuse of Photoshop or other Image Editing programs (Including borders)
- Bad Lighting/Saturation/Contrast/Exposure.
- Blurred photos due to incorrect DOF (Depth of Field) or camera shake.
- Unintentionally slanted photos.

/ EXIF Info is recommended for digital photographers.
/ Camera Settings are recommended for film photographers.


* Theme Relevance ( 1 - 10 )

+ Good interpretation of the theme
+ Originality

/ Your photograph should represent the theme without further commentary.


* Impact ( 1 - 10 )

+ WOW Factor!
+ Overall ambience of the photo.

All past competition Entry, Discussion & Results threads can be found in the PV Archive. Select "From the - beginning" in the Display Options at the bottom of the page to view all Competition threads.
 
Memory serves me right didnt Mohain do a pretty cool shot along these lines last year, was the competiton after the one he won with two people sat by a radio. I think the photo was of a guy in a logn coat holding a knife dripping with blood....

<goes hunting the archives>
 
"Macabre is a term applied to a type of artistic or literary works, characterized by a grim or ghastly atmosphere. In these works, there is an emphasis on the details and symbols of death. Macabre themes are often preoccupations in the Goth subculture. Themes are usually deliberate." - Wiki

I'm guessing something to do with skeletons/old churches etc
 
Arsey said:
"Macabre is a term applied to a type of artistic or literary works, characterized by a grim or ghastly atmosphere. In these works, there is an emphasis on the details and symbols of death. Macabre themes are often preoccupations in the Goth subculture. Themes are usually deliberate." - Wiki

I'm guessing something to do with skeletons/old churches etc
Picture of my pants anyone?

Hmmm, wrong time of year for fog, this one will take some thinking... interesting theme to return to the competition with though... :)
 
aaaargh!

*swishes cape in a vampire like fashion and retreats into the mist*

Now this one is going to be interesting and a little difficult!
 
Sweet!

I've been waitning for a theme along these lines for ages. MWAHAHAHAHA!

I've had a few good ideas in the last few months, now I have the excuse to try them out ;)
 
danza said:
Sweet!

I've been waitning for a theme along these lines for ages. MWAHAHAHAHA!

I've had a few good ideas in the last few months, now I have the excuse to try them out ;)

hmmm we could be in trouble!

Oh and no pants shots allowed!;)
 
jezsoup said:
Memory serves me right didnt Mohain do a pretty cool shot along these lines last year, was the competiton after the one he won with two people sat by a radio. I think the photo was of a guy in a logn coat holding a knife dripping with blood....

<goes hunting the archives>

No that wasn't me. Can't remember who it was but I think I remember the pic tho.
 
Typical. I've been waiting an age for a compy subject like this to come along. Lo and behold I finished with the mrs recently, and she was the perfect subject.. Booo.

I shall find a new... Subject ;).
 
benneh said:
Typical. I've been waiting an age for a compy subject like this to come along. Lo and behold I finished with the mrs recently, and she was the perfect subject.. Booo.

I shall find a new... Subject ;).

You not got any, erm... 'subjects' in the freezer or under the patio? :p
 
good choice

not the sort of thing you fill your scrap book with is it ?

so chances are its not going to be the sort of photo you've taken a lot of. I'll look forward to seeing peoples interpretations of theme
 
Excellent theme choice! Should prove to be some interesting entries this month!

I Wonder if the local hospital will let me take a few pics in the morgue without phoning the cops....
 
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