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The "Wow" factor
Now I see plenty of potential here for everyone but you can interpret it as you will. I'd really like to see something creative and imaginative though and will be using that as a criteria when it comes to judging the winner. So think carefully about what will make yours stand out from the others and raise it above the level of the mundane
The closing date for entries will be noon GMT on 2nd June
The Rules:
1) All photographs are to be uploaded to the photo gallery at http://dpnow.com/galleries/
The resulting link generated for the photo will then be pasted into the next available space in the Salon thread. Please keep photos to a Max 800 pixels wide so people can see the whole image without scrolling
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, any external links or photos held anywhere other than the Galleries will be deleted.)
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.
Enjoy
Trevor
From someone with not a lot of imagination, this topic seems really hard to me. I will have to see what others are posting so that I can get some inspiration. I suppose I really need a challenge.:)
I really think you are kidding me Audrey. I have seen some really "Wow" images in your gallery.
Trev
ryme-intrinseca
18-05-08, 10:18 PM
Well, this may not be exactly what you had in mind, but nothing says 'wow' to me like the colours and intricacies to be found in nature - be that a deep red sunset, autumn leaves, or a flower such as this one. I love purple (my hair really is the colour it is in my avatar :D ), and this caught my eye because of the delicate nature of the petals, and the way in which the yellow contrasts with it.
http://dpnow.com/galleries/data//500/purple1.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/12095)
Me too. That image really qualifies.
Trev
pewidane
19-05-08, 08:31 AM
My contribution to the "WOW" factor. (Nykøbing falster city.Denmark)
Nikon D 40.1/640 sec. f/10.RAW neg.200 asa.Photoshop Element 6.
Walked on the beach when this happened,it lasted about 2-3 seconds and it was gone "WOW".
http://dpnow.com/galleries//data//840/DSC2078-copy.jpg
Wow :eek:
Excellent Peder
Now that is amazing WOW!:)
http://dpnow.com/galleries/data//500/IceCrystals.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/9912)
Oh boy -that's 3 'wows' on the first page - this one is going to be interesting... Good luck Trevor if the standard continues like this ;):eek:
Hi Trevor,
I noticed the closing date on this salon. Is this correct?
The closing date for entries will be noon GMT on 17th May
Best
coupekid
20-05-08, 12:58 PM
Hi Trevor,
I noticed the closing date on this salon. Is this correct?
Best
Yep, that absolutely right Julia!
Trevors idea of 'The Wow Factor' is bending the space time continuum!
I think I will post a picture of the Tardis! he he
(Changed the date to something reachable by mere mortals, and Timelords alike.)
Sorry, will teach me to read things before I copy them.
Trev
Mike Parr
22-05-08, 08:24 PM
Here's mine
http://dpnow.com/galleries//data//500/5224678.jpg
Mike, is this actually what I think it is? :eek: (a furry creature and a not so furry creature) Was said furry creature of the ex- variety before it satisfied the not so furry creature? Certainly has the "Ow" factor *ipop
jo
Mike Parr
23-05-08, 01:25 PM
Jojo, rest assured it was a frozen ex- defrosted and warmed to a nice temp he was closely followed by three buddies :D
Horacio
24-05-08, 10:00 PM
Here is my wow non raining sky in south chilean patagonia, in Torres del Paine. It lasted only few minutes...
http://dpnow.com/galleries/data//564/rainbow.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/11649)
Nice one. I am a bit disappointed with the entries so far - only 5. I have looked in our galleries and have seen dozens of photos that would qualify as "WOW". There is not long to go.
Trev
PS the family pet, kids, scenery, grafitti, in fact anything qualifies
Here is my entry Trevor:-
http://dpnow.com/galleries/data//903/Yeliou_Geopark_Vietnam_2008_th.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/11535)
Here's mine - a sunset over my favourite lake (or reservoir, I suppose)
http://dpnow.com/galleries/data//895/2272147808_b86a177926_b.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/12148)
paul.r.w
26-05-08, 05:59 PM
Ok...so I like it! Feluca at sunset on the nile at Luxor.
http://dpnow.com/galleries/data//500/feluca.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/12153)
Ok Paul - is that the Nile, by any chance?? I did think of entering my Nile sunset, but decided the one above is my current favourite...
paul.r.w
26-05-08, 07:29 PM
Yes Caz, taken from the balcony in Luxor. I was going to enter one of the statues or obelisks, I have a good on one of the crack in the unfinished one, but I like this photo. I've labelled it better now.
Yes Caz, taken from the balcony in Luxor. I was going to enter one of the statues or obelisks, I have a good on one of the crack in the unfinished one, but I like this photo. I've labelled it better now.
At least I made it down to the side of the swimming pool for mine! ;)
Note for Trevor - this isn't an entry... I've already entered once
http://dpnow.com/galleries//data//902/thumbs/IMG_0549.JPG (http://dpnow.com/galleries//showphoto.php?photo=11494)
paul.r.w
26-05-08, 08:57 PM
your photos of eygpt look just like mine...lol
jds9000
28-05-08, 08:46 AM
http://dpnow.com/galleries/data//507/medium/IMG_1998.JPG
Not really a WOW pic, but you can almost see my house from here *LOL
Jay
ryme-intrinseca
28-05-08, 12:22 PM
Well I think it's a 'wow' picture, what a view!
coupekid
29-05-08, 09:49 AM
Ok...so I like it! Feluca at sunset on the nile at Luxor.
i know this isnt a critique section, but this would look stunning without that frame! (sorry.....I just had to say it!)
Jocelyn Walker
29-05-08, 03:25 PM
Here is my 'WOW!' entry (in Neon lights!):D
http://dpnow.com/galleries/data//500/Pop_In_2_Tokyo.jpeg (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/12218)
This was one of my first attempts at portraiture. Taken a few weeks ago of a colleague and her three teenage daughters (her grumpy teenage son didn't want to be included - now I wonder why*LOL) It was taken against white blackout lining and lit with a speedlite plus diffuser. Background subsequently blown out in PS.
jo
http://dpnow.com/galleries//data//500/IMG_5509-web.jpg
paul.r.w
29-05-08, 11:17 PM
See, I try frames and what do I get! LOL
http://dpnow.com/galleries/data//500/fel0.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/12222)
coupekid
30-05-08, 09:47 AM
See, I try frames and what do I get! LOL
haha, much nicer.
Have you tried a nice subtle frame Paul. Something like using the stroke command? I usually favour a thin black white black afair.
paul.r.w
30-05-08, 09:53 AM
I never bothered in the past, I got these frames off a cover disk. I've never used the stroke command. Thanks for the input though and sorry to ddigit for hijacking his thread.
JoJo, that is superb for a first attempt!! Really great picture. :)
(you couldn't get us the number of the one on the right could you... ;) )
Thanks very much. If you can handle tantrummy teenagers - I'll ask her mum!
jo
Nah just kidding mate! Cracking picture though.
Anyhow, my entry, Train Drivers view of Hendon Station at night.
http://dpnow.com/galleries//data//888/Hendon1.jpg
paul.r.w
30-05-08, 01:07 PM
"Bloody 'ell", they should stop drinking so much coffee!!! LOL
Well This is finally it.
Many thanks to all entrants. The images are really thought provoking and all have that elusive "Wow" factor. However there can only by one winner;
First is Pediwane. His picture was a genuine "Wow" - composition was spot on and the "god" lights were outstanding.
Second was Ryme-intrinseca for the flower. The appeal was the purity of colour and the contrast with the orange centre.
Third was Audrey. An unusual landscape. I like the way the shape of the figure echos the curve of the unusual shaped rock behind the figure.
Trevor
Stephen
02-06-08, 09:03 PM
Well This is finally it.
Many thanks to all entrants. The images are really thought provoking and all have that elusive "Wow" factor. However there can only by one winner;
First is Pediwane. His picture was a genuine "Wow" - composition was spot on and the "god" lights were outstanding.
Second was Ryme-intrinseca for the flower. The appeal was the purity of colour and the contrast with the orange centre.
Third was Audrey. An unusual landscape. I like the way the shape of the figure echos the curve of the unusual shaped rock behind the figure.
Trevor
Good choice Trev and thanks for running the Salon this time round. Congratulations to Peder for winning it is a great photo. Well dones also go to Ryme-intrinseca and Audrey.
*clap Congratulations Peder - yes your's was a worthy winner indeed. Well done to runners-up Ryme Intrinseca and your purple flower power and to Audrey and her "Myst-like" landscape . Thank you Trev for setting a challenging Salon. Okay Peder, over to you......
jo
Jocelyn Walker
03-06-08, 07:35 AM
Congrats to Peder, Ryme Intrinsica (whose flower I thought was just amazing) & Audrey! Looking forward to what you have in store for the next salon Peder!
pewidane
03-06-08, 07:50 AM
Thanks ddigit for thosing my picture.And congratulation to Ryme Intrinsica and Audry.
Congratulations to all. Another really hard one to decide what would win it.
Good Work. :)
ryme-intrinseca
03-06-08, 10:09 PM
Well done Pewidane, a well deserved win! Well done Audrey too, I love the colours in your photo. Thanks for choosing me as second place, wow, I didn't expect that. :)
Congratulations Pedar, your image was a deserving winner and certainly had WOW factor.
Also congratulations to ryme-intrinseca, the flower was gorgeous.
Thanks also to everyone for their congratulations on my coming third. I only returned from a holiday in Croatia last night and have only just spotted the result. It was certainly a surprise as there were so many images with WOW factor.
Thanks Trevor for running the salon and setting such a challenge.