April 2008 Contest: Long Exposure

[.:Chris:.]

Theme: Long Exposure (3 seconds and up)

Thanks to everyone who participated in the contest last month! We had a great turn out for March's contest and it's going to be very difficult to vote on. Per a couple of peoples suggestions and comments, we're trying something new this month.

Rules:
For the month of April, here's the rundown:

1) Assignments will run bi-monthly with an assignment from the 1st through the 15th of the month and the 16th through the end of the month. This didn't work the first time. Contest extended untill the END OF APRIL.

2) .:Chris:. will judge the winners (1st, 2nd and 3rd) and is not eligible to enter. The 1st place winner then chooses the next topic, judges the winner and passes on the baton to the new champion.

3) To keep a level playing field, ***the photos for the assignment should be taken within the assignment period***

6) Each photo should be no larger than 800 pixels at its largest side

7) Borders or Watermarks are permitted

Post the camera type, lens, and if possible the EXIF data (shutter speed, aperture, iso, etc) with the photo.

9) Photographers should also be regular posters on Tampa Racing.

10) One entry, no more. If you can't judge your best picture than you shouldn't expect me to do so either.

This isn't because we are a bunch of elitist jerks, it's a way to keep the number of photo submissions down to a manageable level for the judging
and because it is a TR photographer assignment after all.

10) Violations of the rules listed herein may lead to the deletion of your submission. If your submission is deleted, I'll leave a reason and you're welcome to resubmit before the deadline.

These changes have been brough about specifically because a few people have asked for them. We will try them out for the next month, see how they go, then evaluate our options at the beginning of May. Post questions in the contest talk thread if you have them. These contest rules were drawn up by BrewPuBeaver (with a little editing by myself) and the theme was decided by btuner. Thanks to both of you.

Contest Topic:
Long Exposures

Qualifications and Exclusions:
No tail-light or head-light trails.

Exposures must be three seconds or more - THIS WILL BE VERIFIED BY YOUR EXIF DATA. NO EXIF = DELETED ENTRY.



Example Images: (from Google Images)

[95 BB2]

Can we start the posting?
If so here it goes.
DSLR - Canon XTi

Larger size- http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2221/...731234e5_b.jpg

EXIF Data - (photobucket image upload)
Camera Make: Canon
Camera Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi
Image Date: 2008:04:10 22:16:40
Flash Used: No
Focal Length: 18.0mm
CCD Width: 22.28mm
Exposure Time: 8.000 s
Aperture: f/18.0
ISO equiv: 100
White Balance: Auto
Metering Mode: Matrix
Exposure: shutter priority (semi-auto)
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...G_1762copy.jpg

[BrewPuBeaver]

here is one from tonight... 15second shutter speed i think...

[camaroguy327]

My P&S entry.



exif
Camera: Panasonic DMC-FZ7
Exposure: 3.2 sec (16/5)
Aperture: f/4
Focal Length: 33.5 mm
ISO Speed: 80
Exposure Bias: 0/100 EV
Flash: Flash did not fire
Orientation: Horizontal (normal)
X-Resolution: 72 dpi
Y-Resolution: 72 dpi
Date and Time: 2008:04:13 20:53:08
Artist Name: Jason Roberson
YCbCr Positioning: Co-Sited
Exposure Program: Manual
Date and Time (Original): 2008:04:13 20:34:18
Date and Time (Digitized): 2008:04:13 20:34:18
Compressed Bits per Pixel: 4 bits
Maximum Lens Aperture: 30/10
Metering Mode: Center Weighted Average
Light Source: Fine weather
Color Space: sRGB
Sensing Method: One-chip colour area sensor
Exposure Mode: Manual
White Balance: Manual
Digital Zoom Ratio: 0/10
Focal Length In 35mm Film: 201
Compression: JPEG
By-Line (Author): Jason Roberson
Object Name (Title): waterbottle
XMP Title: waterbottle
XMP Date and Time (Original): 2008-04-13T20:34:18-04:00
Image Width: 800 pixels
Image Height: 600 pixels

[btuner]

ehhh not the greatest but what the heck... it was hard to sit motionless for 15 secs lol


Camera Model: NIKON D40
Maximum Lens Aperture: f/3.5
Image Created: 2008 04 13 11:58pm
Exposure Time: 15 sec
Focal Length: 18.00 mm

[memole]

Well since taking a lot of pics and wanting to be alot more active in this forum here is my pic (of course its my car..lol..)



Following information from Lightroom 1.4:
model: CanonEOS 350D
Lens: 18.0-55.0mm
flash: Did not fire
ISO Speed: ISO 100
Focal Length: 34mm
Exposure: 20.0 sec @f/4.5
Dimensions: 800x533

[racerraul]

This isn't for this assignment, since I just found out about the forum section... just wanted to share a recent long exposure shot I took for an online assignment themed "circles"

Here is the EXIF DATA just in case the shot is accepted.

[SaturnTypeR]

Expos - 10s

I cant seem to get the full detail off

[.:Chris:.]

This contest is closed, but VERY FEW OF YOU STILL HAVE EXIF DATA.Per the rules, the pics need EXIF so I can verify exposure time.

I'm going to make my decision tonight, those without EXIF will hae to be excluded.

[memole]

my question is about the data you need... its embedded in the file correct?? meaning when you download the pic its in it, when i use Lightroom it shows that info. or is it some other file that needs to be downloaded... just was wondering exactly so next time i know what to look for or post up, if required. thanks

[95 BB2]

just be clear, I posted my data and also provided a link to my photobucket upload where you can look at the data if you have the exif plug-in on your firefox browser.

[BrewPuBeaver]

ETA on a winner?

[SL33P3R]

Is it just this contest that is gonna be no headlight trail?

[HoosierDaddy]

^ Makes me dizzy.

[.:Chris:.]

First Place

Go ahead and choose a theme for the next contest and PM me.