Assignment: "Noise/Sound" Nov. 4 - Nov. 18

[Saralonde]

This week we are trying to show sound in a visual medium with the subject "Noise" or "Sound".

*Originally announced as "Sound", but I inadvertently wrote "Noise" this week, so use either one. My bad.

I had to do a little thinking about this myself, and although I was unable to do my first choice - I was down and out with a back problem most of the week - I shot this yesterday.



As always, rules:
Please note the change in closing time.

Just a note to new posters: DO NOT start a new thread for your post. Please just hit the reply button at the bottom of any current post and put your image there.

1. Your original image you submit should be taken between the 4th of November and the 18th of November. Each week as an assignment closes on the Wednesday, it will be AUTOMATICALLY deemed *CLOSED* after 8am GMT ( 3am EST) and any posts after that time will not be eligible for the assignment competition. Don't wait until the last minute to post!
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2. Your post must include "Assignment: Noise" or "Assignment: Sound" (to show your permission to count it for the contest) and the date the picture was taken (to show that it is a valid entry).

3. EXIF data should be intact. It helps if you can include the main points (including camera, lens, date taken, ISO, shutter speed and aperture) in the text of your message.

4. Only one entry per member (if you can't restrain yourself until the end of the first week you can post two or three separate pictures but your entry should be in a separate post and the only marked with the text above). It must be an original image taken by you.

5. Remember the cross-site image size limit (800px on the longest side).

6. If the image does not exist in post at the end of the contest, it is disqualified. If you modify anything on flickr and re-save the image then the link is broken and the message needs edited to link the picture again before it will be included in the contest.
For everyone, please do not repeat other people's photos by quoting them until the contest is over. If you want to comment on or discuss an entry you can use a link to it (or just delete the picture from the quoted text).

7. If you are looking for the winners of the mini-contest, please check the front page of the DPS blog Saturday late afternoon (EST) and here.

Next week we're going to do an interesting and fun assignment provided by one of our Super Mods, Peeperita. It's called "Kinetics" and here is her explanation.

This coming week's assignment is kinetic photography where the only moving object is part or all of your camera. Be it a zoom of your lens, movement of the camera in your hands, or, if your truly brave, tossing your equipment in the air. Trickier than you might think, these images will require long shutter speeds and small apertures.

EXAMPLES:
Flickr Photo Download: _MG_4014
Flickr Photo Download: _MG_3971

Confused where to start? Here are a few links to get you started.

Kinetic Photography from Wikipedia
Kinetic photography - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Threads from our members.

Abstract Motion by Sjlarue, using a side to side motion
Abstract Motion

Abstract by Harksie Photos, using a single light source
First try at abstract

Hibiscus Abstract by veronicaburges, using zoom.
http://digital-photography-school.co...-abstract.html

Looks like fun, Peeper!

[Photoboothguy]

The Color of Sound



This is a few drops of paint on a speaker. Here is a long, boring "How I Took It".

Date: November 10, 2009
Camera: Canon EOS REBEL T1i
Lens: Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 w/ 36mm Kenko Extension Tube
Exposure: 1
Aperture: f/14.0
Focal Length: 110 mm
Exposure: 0.00
ISO Speed: 100
Flash: 580exII with softbox at 7 o'clock, 1/16 power
430exII with softbox at 4 o'clock, 1/8 power
Both triggered by sound trigger with 70ms delay

[GwenieThePooh]

Playing iPod



EXIF:
Camera: Nikon D5000
Exposure: 0.017 sec (1/60)
Aperture: f/5.6
Focal Length: 34 mm
ISO Speed: 200
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: On, Return detected
Date and Time (Modified): 2009:11:09 17:24:19
Exposure Program: Aperture-priority AE
Date and Time (Original): 2009:11:09 16:47:12-08:00
Date and Time (Digitized): 2009:11:09 16:47:12

[Sime™]

assignment : noise

noise to some | music to others

Medina Lake at Brixton Academy, London

Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Exposure: 0.005 sec (1/200)
Aperture: f/2.8
Focal Length: 70 mm
Exposure: 0.00
ISO Speed: 2500
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flasher: Am not!

[karwash]

I had hoped the smoke would show the rhythm a bit better... perhaps I should have tried classical music in stead?

Making soundwaves:


Date picture taken: November 8, 2009
EXIF:
Camera: Nikon D40
Exposure: 0.04 sec (1/25)
Aperture: f/5.0
Focal Length: 36 mm
ISO Speed: 800
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: No Flash
Additional light source: LED pocket light

[sdhondatuner]

This is my wife's guitar. The debth of field in this shot makes the strings look like they are vibrating which also makes it look like it is producing sound.



Taken: 11-08-2009
Camera: Nikon D-90
Lens: Sigma 70-300 mm
Exposure: 0.05 sec (1/20)
Aperture: f/4.8
Focal Length: 195 mm
ISO Speed: 400
Exposure Bias: -1/3 EV
Flash: No Flash

Shot Info: This was shot on my kitchen table in available light from the window.
PP: Size Reduced for flickr and © added in Elements 6. Otherwise, as shot.

[BryanC]

I noticed this assignment was first announced as 'Sound' and now it's 'Noise'. Each brings a different feeling to mind, almost like 2 different categories. 'Sound' being more on the positive side, where 'Noise' is usually meant in a negative way. Each one can be approached differently. Why the change?

[serametin]

Date Time = 2009-11-11 23:32:34
Exposure Time = 5"
F Number = F8
Exposure Program = Aperture priority
ISO Speed Ratings = 100
Focal Length = 34mm
Lens = Tamron 17-50mm

This is a speaker radio. What I am trying to do here is do a long exposure of 5 sec and zoom my lens from 34mm to 50mm. I hope this will create some movement and make it feel like sound is coming out of the speaker.

[klsaxx]

Originally Posted by BryanC

I noticed this assignment was first announced as 'Sound' and now it's 'Noise'. Each brings a different feeling to mind, almost like 2 different categories. 'Sound' being more on the positive side, where 'Noise' is usually meant in a negative way. Each one can be approached differently. Why the change?

I was wondering the same thing… kinda bummed when I saw the posted assignment this morning as “Noise” and not “Sound” as it was originally stated to be.

[Keikyu]

Headset


My very serious-looking gaming headset.

SOOC
Camera: Nikon D40
Lens: Nikon 55-200mm, w/ +2 close-up filter attached
Exposure: 0.5
Aperture: f/4.0
Focal Length: 55 mm
ISO Speed: 200
Taken on November 9, 2009