GT4 Photomode 2.0 Competition Week 55 - Closed

[SlipZtrEm]

Week 55
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This week’s theme will be "Minimalism" as chosen by Week 53 Winner Moglet. ​

Further explanation of theme: ​

min·i·mal·ism
Use of the fewest and barest essentials or elements, as in the arts, literature, or design.
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Cars: Any
Tracks: Any
Phototravel: Yes
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• Winner will select the top 10 for the poll and pick the theme for the following week.
• Post your final entry in red letters. Such as “Final Entry”
• A preview image may be used, but it may be no bigger than 300*400 pixels by either photo orientation.
• You may have two honorable mentions if a preview image is not used.
• You may change your Final Entry once. If if you do so, please edit your original entry make a new post linking to it.
• Do not use an entry from a previous competition.
• Do not post more than three photos in this thread.
• Only one entry may be submitted, and it must be uploaded using Imageshack and have the thumbnail picture.

http://imageshack.us/​

Photoshop adjustments, tools, and filters list:

• Crop​
• Resize​
• Levels​
• Brightness/Contrast​
• Hue/Saturation​
• Blur filters​
• Noise filters​
• Sharpen filters​
• Tools:​
• Type tool​
• Sharpen tool​
• Burn tool​
• Dodge Tool​
• Blur tool​
• Smudge tool​
• Clone Stamp Tool (for removing watermark)​

[Note:No plug-ins for any of the above adjustments or filters are to be used]​

You can use layers for overlay and layer adjustments, but not to alter the geometry and original subject matter of the picture: like adding stickers and body kits, and objects that are not in the original image.​

Deadline for Week 55 is December 1st.

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If you have any queries or concerns, feel free to PM Me.​

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[GM]

I'd enter now if I knew what on earth the theme meant

 

[Bram Turismo]

Same here, some more explenation available? 👍

 

[atlop]

Right on! No explanations needed, great theme!

 

[arsenal]

Nice theme, a welcome change for this comp which I think has too many entries that are over the top sometimes. It's tailor-made for atlop I'd say.

 

[jgda9rs]

Minimalism describes movements in various forms of art and design, especially visual art and music, where the work is stripped down to its most fundamental features. In other fields of art, it has been used to describe the novels of Ernest Hemingway, the plays of Samuel Beckett, the films of Robert Bresson, the stories of Raymond Carver, and even the automobile designs of Colin Chapman, among others.

so to further explain, he's asking for clean, understated pictures that look beautiful without using too much frills and very little detail.

 

[Moglet]

How come people don't know what minimalism is? The clue is in the name....minimalism...

 

[jgda9rs]

they were sick when it was taught in school hahaha just kidding.

 

[440 CHARGER]

I have never heard of the word. And I kind of understand after jgda9rs explanation, but it's a rather confusing explanation of the theme in the rules. But I take it you just want a plain, boring shot?👍 👎

 

[Revolution.]

No, not boring or plain, minimalism is to create something different, stylish, using as few elements as possible. Don't overcomplicate your shot. Simple is best.

 

[franz]

This is a good theme 👍

 

[SlipZtrEm]

How has anybody with even a passing interest in any of the arts not heard of the word?

I think it's a great theme Moglet, and that old Miata shot of yours would've been perfect (as well as Arsenal's old Speed 8). Agreeing with Arsenal about the fact this week seems right up Atlop's alley; it's good to see that people will have to focus on composition and artistic aspects as opposed to the default "OMG ZOOM BLUR!!!!11oneeleventyone" attitude.

 

[jgda9rs]

lol. just think armani suits! to be minimal, it means basically, be simple. so for example, think of an artwork that has the very least color/effects and or details. just focus mainly on the subject, and somehow make it beautiful and interesting. think of those understated armani suits. it's quite a simple design, but still packs a lot of character and beauty. so like i said, strip down the elements, focus on the subject, and make something out of it. make it really interesting by making it really really simple.

 

[Bram Turismo]

Minimalism describes movements in various forms of art and design, especially visual art and music, where the work is stripped down to its most fundamental features. In other fields of art, it has been used to describe the novels of Ernest Hemingway, the plays of Samuel Beckett, the films of Robert Bresson, the stories of Raymond Carver, and even the automobile designs of Colin Chapman, among others.

so to further explain, he's asking for clean, understated pictures that look beautiful without using too much frills and very little detail.

Thanks for clearing that one up 👍

I thought it was something like it but one can never be sure enough 👍


Looks like Contrast and Saturation are my best friends this week

 

[jgda9rs]

no problem

 

[Fox-Hound]

Very good & unusual theme, Moglet. 👍
I wasn't quite sure how to go about incorporating the theme into my shot.. then I decided to do a 'minimal' view of the subject type shot, hope it's acceptable.

 

[Moglet]

I have never heard of the word. And I kind of understand after jgda9rs explanation, but it's a rather confusing explanation of the theme in the rules. But I take it you just want a plain, boring shot?👍 👎

You can enter a plain, boring shot if you really want to...
Basically, i'm after shots with not too many visual elements in. A good example would be my recent Supra entry into the Head2Head contest. It was very basic and had very basic colours. With those colours toned down a bit it would be quite minimalistic because not a lot is going on.

A lot of the blur shots are actually quite minimal because the background detail is kept to a minimum. People can enter in whichever way they want to interpret the theme though, i won't be judging people on their abilities to follow a style perfectly!

 

[jgda9rs]

Entry Changed


https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/showpost.php?p=2494043&postcount=39

 

[atlop]

Final entry



BMW V12 @ Motegi

Click for full size

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Lol thanks for putting pressure on me guys. Since Arsenal started it I'll steal his color scheme for this week's shot. Just kidding, it was not intentional, sorry.

Actually I think the ultimate challenge this week would be to take all the beauty, elegance, excitement and coolness of automotive history and compress it into one line or form. I really would like to do something lot more minimalist, if I figure out how I'll resubmit. But like I said, great theme. 👍

 

[jgda9rs]

This is gonna be hard. finding the right solution to suit the theme, it's gonna be interesting.thank god i don't get to pick the top ten

 

[Revolution.]

@atlop - Fantastic. 👍👍

 

[Moglet]

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If anyone is still stuck for an example of minimalistic GT4 photography, that's a perfect example!

 

[arsenal]

Final Entry

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[dmanbluesfreak]

Very unique interperetation of the theme, atlop.

 

[Funkshen]

Love it Arsenal!!! Aswell as Atlop!!

 

[franz]

finalentry



nice one atlop and arsenal

 

[Funkshen]

Very nice franz!

 

[Bram Turismo]

Beautiful pictures already 👍

 

[JTSnooks]

I think this one fits the bill:

Final Entry

Here's the full 1280x760 shot: http://img359.imageshack.us/img359/265/99viperdarklargezn6.jpg

 

[NTX]

final entry​

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