***Acurazine Photo Contest #21***
04-13-2008, 12:34 PM
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***Acurazine Photo Contest #21***
Acurazine Photo Contest #21
In honor of Memorial Day being just around the corner (apologies Canucks!), the theme for this contest is: "MEMENTO"
Memento \Me*men"to\, n.; pl. Mementos. [L., remember, be
mindful, imper. of meminisse to remember. See Mention.]
A hint, suggestion, token, or memorial, to awaken memory;
that which reminds or recalls to memory; a souvenir.
The rules for this contest are as follows:
-Any interpretation of the theme that falls within Acurazine rules is welcome.
-You must be the person that took the photo. Previous photos are acceptable as long as you are the one that captured the image.
-One submission per contest.
-Images must be no larger than 900px in any direction. Links to larger images are allowed but you must have one that is under 900px for the poll.
-All contestants must host their own pictures.
-All pictures must have a title.
-While post processing in photoshop is allowed, adding or removing parts of the picture is not. In the event a photo is suspected to be "photochopped," the contestant will be asked to provide the original picture.
Important dates and poll info:
Entries must be submitted to this thread no later than Saturday, May 3rd at 7pm EST.
The poll will start on Sunday, May 4. Multiple votes will be allowed.
The poll will close at 6pm-ish EST Sunday, May 11.
In honor of Memorial Day being just around the corner (apologies Canucks!), the theme for this contest is: "MEMENTO"
Memento \Me*men"to\, n.; pl. Mementos. [L., remember, be
mindful, imper. of meminisse to remember. See Mention.]
A hint, suggestion, token, or memorial, to awaken memory;
that which reminds or recalls to memory; a souvenir.
The rules for this contest are as follows:
-Any interpretation of the theme that falls within Acurazine rules is welcome.
-You must be the person that took the photo. Previous photos are acceptable as long as you are the one that captured the image.
-One submission per contest.
-Images must be no larger than 900px in any direction. Links to larger images are allowed but you must have one that is under 900px for the poll.
-All contestants must host their own pictures.
-All pictures must have a title.
-While post processing in photoshop is allowed, adding or removing parts of the picture is not. In the event a photo is suspected to be "photochopped," the contestant will be asked to provide the original picture.
Important dates and poll info:
Entries must be submitted to this thread no later than Saturday, May 3rd at 7pm EST.
The poll will start on Sunday, May 4. Multiple votes will be allowed.
The poll will close at 6pm-ish EST Sunday, May 11.
04-13-2008, 12:47 PM
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I'm glad you said that, too, evilone. I don't mean to imply that it's a military or truly "Memorial Day" based theme. Just that MD is what inspired me to choose the theme. Obviously, as usual, any interpretation of the word "memento" is welcome. 
i thought it said "mentos"
04-13-2008, 01:05 PM
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Yes, I expect the entries to be along the lines of
04-13-2008, 01:39 PM
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wish I lived in DC... 
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04-13-2008, 01:50 PM
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(apologies Canucks!)
04-13-2008, 02:31 PM
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Shame I'm no where near my parents house. Considering my father spent over 25 years in the army there is a TON of shit I could have some fun with...but its OK...I think I might have some cool stuff here 
04-14-2008, 11:50 AM
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Originally Posted by LKLD
Be careful what you wish for my friend 
04-14-2008, 11:56 AM
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Noun 1. memento - a reminder of past events
souvenir
reminder - an experience that causes you to remember something
souvenir
reminder - an experience that causes you to remember something
04-14-2008, 01:39 PM
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ohh.. i thought this was going to be related to the movie memento. like we have to take pictures of our day but starting from the end first.
04-14-2008, 03:00 PM
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Originally Posted by The Dougler
That's already been done.
04-14-2008, 08:38 PM
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Originally Posted by badboy
just wanted to throw this in here so people truely see the limitless options this theme provides
04-14-2008, 08:40 PM
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Originally Posted by EuRTSX
In fact I'd love it if any who are willing to do so would include a little info on the thought process behind their choice of subject matter.
04-14-2008, 08:48 PM
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Was a gift from an ex. Kept it because it doesn't bother me that it reminds me of her and she told me to hold onto it until the distance between us gets shorter, which means, wait two years until I move.
Corny yes, but amazing what one little thing can do to cheer you up.
For all of those wondering what it is, it's a small music box.
Yes, the mirror is a place to hold a picture, and yes I do have a picture of her that she put in there, but I took it out to prevent all the leghumpers on AZINE.
Corny yes, but amazing what one little thing can do to cheer you up.
For all of those wondering what it is, it's a small music box.
Yes, the mirror is a place to hold a picture, and yes I do have a picture of her that she put in there, but I took it out to prevent all the leghumpers on AZINE.
04-14-2008, 08:51 PM
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Thank you!
04-14-2008, 08:51 PM
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Originally Posted by EuRTSX
Was a gift from an ex. Kept it because it doesn't bother me that it reminds me of her and she told me to hold onto it until the distance between us gets shorter, which means, wait two years until I move.
Corny yes, but amazing what one little thing can do to cheer you up.
For all of those wondering what it is, it's a small music box.
Yes, the mirror is a place to hold a picture, and yes I do have a picture of her that she put in there, but I took it out to prevent all the leghumpers on AZINE.
Corny yes, but amazing what one little thing can do to cheer you up.
For all of those wondering what it is, it's a small music box.
Yes, the mirror is a place to hold a picture, and yes I do have a picture of her that she put in there, but I took it out to prevent all the leghumpers on AZINE.
04-14-2008, 09:05 PM
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Chris, good job!!
04-14-2008, 09:36 PM
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Originally Posted by EuRTSX
You're the main reason.
04-18-2008, 08:16 AM
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Creepy guy in the mirror.
Bump... I have never seen the current contest get this far down the page. Obviously this one is challenging our creativity...
I have a 5 day vacation coming up so hopefully that will give me some time to work out an entry...
I have a 5 day vacation coming up so hopefully that will give me some time to work out an entry...
04-18-2008, 08:24 AM
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This theme as you said makes you think and makes you most likely to go shoot a new image, just not pull something out of a folder. I would love to see as many enties for this one as the last one. If so, we really have something going here.
With that said, I'm having a hard time.
With that said, I'm having a hard time.
04-20-2008, 06:31 PM
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I dicked around yesterday a bit and came up with crap...I really hated it. This is a toughie.
04-20-2008, 08:54 PM
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this teddy bear is hanging on a fence surrounding the memorial for the 168 victims of the April 19, 1995 Oklahoma City bombing on the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. blurred out in the background are other numerous mementos left behind by others paying tribute to loved ones who died on this tragic day.
i wasn't sure if i could come up with something for this contest, but just the other day i received an email from a woman in Vancouver asking if she could use this photo (the color version) in an article she was writing about the OKC bombing. i said yes and then it occurred to me this was the perfect photo for me to submit.
this teddy bear is hanging on a fence surrounding the memorial for the 168 victims of the April 19, 1995 Oklahoma City bombing on the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. blurred out in the background are other numerous mementos left behind by others paying tribute to loved ones who died on this tragic day.
i wasn't sure if i could come up with something for this contest, but just the other day i received an email from a woman in Vancouver asking if she could use this photo (the color version) in an article she was writing about the OKC bombing. i said yes and then it occurred to me this was the perfect photo for me to submit.
04-23-2008, 04:05 PM
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Missing stars
It was my gf and I anniversary coming up, and I was helping her make these little stars for her friend back home, being that I was gullible turned out I made it partially for myself.
Sneaky girl, but its been about a whole year.
D300 1.4 50mm =)
I didn't like the black and white since its colorful.
full sized
http://flickr.com/photos/lcrazyaznl/2436656141/sizes/o/
It was my gf and I anniversary coming up, and I was helping her make these little stars for her friend back home, being that I was gullible turned out I made it partially for myself.
Sneaky girl, but its been about a whole year.
D300 1.4 50mm =)
I didn't like the black and white since its colorful.
full sized
http://flickr.com/photos/lcrazyaznl/2436656141/sizes/o/
04-25-2008, 08:04 PM
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Everyone is holding out till the last minute again! Damn you all. 
04-25-2008, 08:06 PM
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Originally Posted by stogie1020
Everyone is holding out till the last minute again! Damn you all.
me im just lazy and id have to go back home 400 miles away if i wanted to take a photo that reminded me of something.
04-25-2008, 08:48 PM
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I've been Canonized ;)
I think that, because of the "memorial" theme, everyone is trying to think of something that has a personal meaning to them, then find a way to photograph it in a way that conveys that meaning. Difficult subject matter will, most likely, reduce the entries, but make us think more about the photograph's composure.
I've got the idea, it's just getting it right in the photo.
I've got the idea, it's just getting it right in the photo.
04-25-2008, 10:09 PM
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I don't think some of you realize how much yall are limiting yourselfs. Go back up and read what the OP wrote. There are SOOOOO many possibilities with this one. It's just a matter of using your imagination.
I'm not gonna lie, this isn't an easy topic, lol, but I think it seperates the dogs from the pups
I'm not gonna lie, this isn't an easy topic, lol, but I think it seperates the dogs from the pups
04-25-2008, 10:44 PM
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Originally Posted by surf4fun0418
I think it seperates the dogs from the pups
You should be slapped.
I am trying to figure out how to execute one of two shots...And I technically dont have the proper tools to pull either off, at least how I truly envision...so I'm playing around in my mind and thinking...my first round of shots sucked.
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04-25-2008, 11:17 PM
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...so I'm playing around in my mind and thinking....
Keep on pondering and experimenting and it will come to you....even it if is not how you originally envisioned...it will come