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Thank you Jojo for the running the last Salon and for choosing my picture.
The theme for Salon Number 15 is
F R E E D O M
Unlike Jojo, I am not going to make any suggestions. I feel there is a vast scope. I only hope that it is not too wide a subject for me to select a winner. So long as it meets the challenge in some form, I shall be happy.
The Salon starts now and will end on Saturday midnight 28th April 2007.
............and the Rules
1) All photographs are to be uploaded to the photo gallery at http://dpnow.com/galleries/, they can be put in members own gallery if they wish. The resulting link generated for the photo will then be pasted into the next available space in the Salon thread.
2) One entry per user ID only please, which must be the personal work of the entrant
3) Entries should be "in line" within the thread (not as links to an image held somewhere else)
4) Comments only on entries are welcome within the salon thread itself
5) After the close the curator will indicate a winner and a couple of runners up.
6) The curator's decision is final.
7) Winners should be offered first refusal to choose the next theme and curate the next salon.
8.) If the winner is unable to curate the next salon the current curator may offer that "honour" to any willing volunteer, possibly the entrant in second or third place
9) These rules are to be copied and pasted with a new theme by the new Curator at the top of the new Salon thread with a finish date and time
10) As with all photos posted on DPNow, copyright remains with the photographer and DPNow will not use them without permission.
Good Luck
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I have been asked for clarification of the challenge "Freedom."
Absolutely any take on it will do. I do not wish to plant thoughts into your minds, as I wish to give you the "Freedom" to think laterally on this.
I have looked in the dictionary and there are 19 explanations for the word "Freedom", so there is plenty of scope. :D
I am waiting for the first person to post. I thought it was an easy challenge, but 4 days have now passed and there hasn't been one entry. Come on folks, there is a good prize to be won.
Archangel
18-04-07, 10:00 AM
Over the Aegean Sea.
If I had a second life, I would like to be a seagull, not to have enemies and fly free over the sea.
http://dpnow.com/galleries/data/531/Freedom_Over_Aegean_Sea.jpg
George
Over the Aegean Sea.
If I had a second life, I would like to be a seagull, not to have enemies and fly free over the sea.
George
You could call that "Jonathan Livingston Seagull". I read the book years ago!
Archangel
18-04-07, 10:42 AM
You could call that "Jonathan Livingston Seagull". I read the book years ago!
What is that book all about?
If you have some link of it Audrey, paste it so I can check it out.
I like seagulls best of all birds and I'm really interesting in them.
George
What is that book all about?
If you have some link of it Audrey, paste it so I can check it out.
I like seagulls best of all birds and I'm really interesting in them.
George
I just Googled George and here are the links. Take your pick.:)
http://www.google.com/search?q=jonathan+livingston+seagull&sourceid=navclient-ff&ie=UTF-8&rlz=1B3GGGL_enGB177GB215&aq=t&aq=t
Jocelyn Walker
19-04-07, 03:55 PM
http://dpnow.com/galleries/data//681/medium/Flight_to_Freedom_Jocelyn.jpg
Your discussion about seagulls & freedom gave me inspiration for my entry to salon 15 Freedom, thanks! It is a composite of my fine art (photographed) & my photography!:D Amandla! A South African group sang a song titled 'The seagulls name was Nelson'!
ryme-intrinseca
20-04-07, 05:41 PM
Here is my idea of freedom - a boathouse. Not so great in the winter maybe, but in the summer you could travel around the coast, and always have a lovely sea view!
http://dpnow.com/galleries/data//500/medium/boathouse.jpg
I've only had my SLR a couple of months, and I'm still getting used to it but having a lot of fun doing so! I wish I'd put the boat a bit more in the centre now, why do I always think of these things afterwards?!
I'm going to submitt one that i've had in gallery for a few months now .
I think this represents the topic well .
B..
http://dpnow.com/galleries/data//550/medium/monkey1.jpg
Stephen
20-04-07, 10:27 PM
I'm going to submitt one that i've had in gallery for a few months now .
I think this represents the topic well .
B..
I'm the same Bob, another from the archive.
http://dpnow.com/galleries/data/511/Balloons.jpg
cowcrzy06
21-04-07, 04:26 AM
http://dpnow.com/galleries//data//500/MG_0719_flag.jpg
Hello all,
In America when a soldier dies a flag is draped over his or her casket then before it is lowered into the ground the flag is removed folded and handed to the widow or surviving family.Soldiers give their lives daily so we can have freedom from terrorists. the yellow ribbon reminds us to remember our troops. and in America the bald eagle is a Symbol of Freedom and is our national bird.
FREEDOM OF EMOTIONS
http://dpnow.com/galleries/data/624/freedom.jpg
guymclaren
22-04-07, 11:02 AM
http://dpnow.com/galleries//data//500/freedom.jpg
Freedom, Eat my Dust
ryme-intrinseca
22-04-07, 05:06 PM
Ooh, I like it! And how long did it take to clean the camera lens afterwards?!*LOL
guymclaren
22-04-07, 06:26 PM
fortunately I was not as close as it looked, It took longer to clean me.
Here's my entry;
http://dpnow.com/galleries/data/500/Dcp_2786.jpg
Bearface
23-04-07, 01:06 PM
Freedom to...
...cogitate :D
http://dpnow.com/galleries/data/682/IZ8I8749z.jpg
Jocelyn Walker
24-04-07, 01:36 AM
I just Googled George and here are the links. Take your pick.:)
http://www.google.com/search?q=jonathan+livingston+seagull&sourceid=navclient-ff&ie=UTF-8&rlz=1B3GGGL_enGB177GB215&aq=t&aq=t
I presume my entry to this particular salon 15 is acceptable! I was fully expecting a comment to the effect 'is this photography? OR is this Art?' Are there limitations in this category or can one use their imagination & expression with freedom?
Are there limitations in this category or can one use their imagination & expression with freedom?
So long as the entry meets the challenge topic "FREEDOM" and I can understand how it meets it (as some are a little obscure), then that is fine.:)
THREE AND A HALF HOURS
Where is everybody? There are only 10 entries to this Salon and there is a 2Gb memory card up for grabs.
What is the matter with everyone? Come on. Let us see if we can get a final burst in the next 3 and a half hours.
Who hasn't entered yet? This is basically a photography forum. What has happened?
3 hours 20 mins left. Surely FREEDOM is not that difficult. Search your archives.
:) Autumn
Mike Parr
28-04-07, 08:49 PM
I have posted this one before but i think it fits here...........feel free if you wish to disregard it. I know to a lot of people this image do represent freedom
http://dpnow.com/galleries/data/500/4241242_copy.jpg
Thanks Mike, for the VERY prompt response.:D
Mike Parr
28-04-07, 09:11 PM
:D Like a few others I was struggling, I like to shoot for each salon, I like the idea of finding the subject, unfortunately this one had me stumped:D
Thank you all for your contributions to this:
15th Salon
F R E E D O M
It was disappointing that there were so few entries, but I would like to thank Mike Parr for his last minute entry following my request and yes, Mike I do agree that many people saw the Spitfire as a route to Freedom.
It has been interesting to see how members portrayed “Freedom” and to this end I have to say that they all met the criteria.
As always, there are a few outstanding images that did not quite make No.1.
In no particular order, they are:
Freedom Over Aegean Sea by Archangel
I could empathise with George’s feelings about this seagull and his flight to freedom. A beautiful seascape George.
Monkey by Bigbob
Now this was one where I struggled a bit with whether or not it met the criteria, but in the end I decided that it was the monkey looking through the cage and wishing he/she were free. I though that this was a very poignant image.
Balloons by Stephen
I had thought that if someone had suggested “Freedom” as a topic, I would have posted a photograph of my Balloons. We once went ballooning in Arizona in 1999. It was an unforgettable experience and certainly gave us the feeling of “Freedom.”
Lovely image Stephen with the balloons just rising above the single tree and the moon still in view. I bet you had to rise early for this shot.;)
Boathouse by ryme-intrinseca
The reflections of the setting sun would certainly create a feeling of Freedom if one were sailing in the boathouse.
I like the overall colour, the position of the boathouse and the setting sun in this image.
* * * * *
It is difficult to know where to stop, because each image has its own merit, so in reverse order, we have:
In third place
RYME-INTRINSECA WITH “BOATHOUSE”
In second place
STEPHEN WITH “BALLOONS”
But there can only be one winner and this time it is:
FLIGHT TO FREEDOM
By
Jocelyn
I thought her entry met the criteria and was outstandingly different. It did not matter to me that part of it was her artwork and the seagull – a photograph was superimposed. The end submission was a photograph of her work. It was well thought out and primarily, I understood it!
CONGRATULATIONS JOCELYN
Now over to you for Salon 16. I look forward to addressing the new challenge and just hope that a few more members will contribute.
Once again thanks to all who have entered. It is always exciting waiting to see how people interpret a Challenge.
Stephen
29-04-07, 10:35 AM
Congrats to Jocelyn, and well done to Autumn for looking after the Salon. It never ceases to suprise me how people see images differently. I suppose this is the beauty of this Salon concept.
Congratulations Jocelyn *clap
A worthy winner I thought. I too loved the artwork/photo comb - I thought the image was a clever representation of the theme. Well done to the runners up and indeed everybody who submitted something (more than I could manage I'm ashamed to say - not going to bore you with excuses) and thank you Audrey for running this Salon.
Jo
Congratulations to Jocelyn - a well-thought out, eye-catching image.
As always, the standard was consistently high (even if there weren't that many entries). I may not have entered, but I certainly lurked!
Caz
Bearface
29-04-07, 01:04 PM
Well done Jocelyn; I had a feeling your image would hit the spot, so to speak :D
Congratulations
ryme-intrinseca
29-04-07, 01:50 PM
Well done Jocelyn, a great image, and thank you Autumn.
cowcrzy06
29-04-07, 02:50 PM
Joycelyn,
I Knew I didn't have a chance when I saw your entry!:)congratulations on a job well done!*clap
Jocelyn Walker
30-04-07, 10:39 AM
Thank you all for your contributions to this:
15th Salon
F R E E D O M
It was disappointing that there were so few entries, but I would like to thank Mike Parr for his last minute entry following my request and yes, Mike I do agree that many people saw the Spitfire as a route to Freedom.
It has been interesting to see how members portrayed “Freedom” and to this end I have to say that they all met the criteria.
As always, there are a few outstanding images that did not quite make No.1.
In no particular order, they are:
Freedom Over Aegean Sea by Archangel
I could empathise with George’s feelings about this seagull and his flight to freedom. A beautiful seascape George.
Monkey by Bigbob
Now this was one where I struggled a bit with whether or not it met the criteria, but in the end I decided that it was the monkey looking through the cage and wishing he/she were free. I though that this was a very poignant image.
Balloons by Stephen
I had thought that if someone had suggested “Freedom” as a topic, I would have posted a photograph of my Balloons. We once went ballooning in Arizona in 1999. It was an unforgettable experience and certainly gave us the feeling of “Freedom.”
Lovely image Stephen with the balloons just rising above the single tree and the moon still in view. I bet you had to rise early for this shot.;)
Boathouse by ryme-intrinseca
The reflections of the setting sun would certainly create a feeling of Freedom if one were sailing in the boathouse.
I like the overall colour, the position of the boathouse and the setting sun in this image.
* * * * *
It is difficult to know where to stop, because each image has its own merit, so in reverse order, we have:
In third place
RYME-INTRINSECA WITH “BOATHOUSE”
In second place
STEPHEN WITH “BALLOONS”
But there can only be one winner and this time it is:
FLIGHT TO FREEDOM
By
Jocelyn
I thought her entry met the criteria and was outstandingly different. It did not matter to me that part of it was her artwork and the seagull – a photograph was superimposed. The end submission was a photograph of her work. It was well thought out and primarily, I understood it!
CONGRATULATIONS JOCELYN
Now over to you for Salon 16. I look forward to addressing the new challenge and just hope that a few more members will contribute.
Once again thanks to all who have entered. It is always exciting waiting to see how people interpret a Challenge.
Oh wow! I never thought my entry would be accepted let alone be then chosen for number 1!!! Thank you so much Audrey for your appreciation of my submission & yes, in the end it is all my original stuff, be it a photograph of my painting, plus an element from my photo of seagull in flight! I am really honoured, thank you. What a wonderful birthday present, (celebrated this weekend as I worked on the 26th) Sorry that with working shifts & away from home, Monday night here was my first chance to look at the computer.
For the Salon 16 challenge, my choice is REFLECTIONS. eg reflections in water, a mirror, someones eyes....whatever surface that gives a reflection of sorts...OR....your own interpretation of REFLECTION.....ie reflection of thought...the past!
Considering Australia is about 10 hours ahead of UK, can I make the start date today 30th April or should it start 1st May & run until Sunday 13th May! I look forward to all your inspired entries. Good luck!
Jocelyn Walker
30-04-07, 12:15 PM
Well done to ryme-intrinsica with Boathouse entry, Stephen & Balloons...love the connection there! My favourite was Big Bob's Monkey, I thought it represented the antithesis of freedom! Well thought out, imaginative & thought provoking photo.
vlarcombe
05-05-07, 01:31 PM
Hi,
Some great entries and a very worthy winner.
Autumn, sorry I did not enter. I had this great idea of a still life with a credit card cut up (freedom from debt) but my wife wouldn't let me cut hers up *devil! (actually time got the better of me *cry).
Vernon
Hi,
Some great entries and a very worthy winner.
Autumn, sorry I did not enter. I had this great idea of a still life with a credit card cut up (freedom from debt) but my wife wouldn't let me cut hers up *devil! (actually time got the better of me *cry).
Vernon
Do you know Vernon, during the salon I said to Stephen, word for word what you have just said, with exactly the same title "Freedom from Debt", but I said credit cards. I then added that I wouldn't do it because I would have to apply for some more.
That's awful that we can't have unique thoughts. It would have been questionable if I hadn't been curator and both you and I had entered with the same title and photograph. :eek: