Cacophony - Open Challenge 29: Sounds (gallery)

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One would say that taking a picture of something the eye cannot see is impossible. Yet photographers manage to capture feelings, emotions and thoughts.

Sound is exactly the same; It surrounds us, yet we take it for granted and don’t give it much thought. Even now, when you are reading this, you “hear” the words I am writing.

What I would like to see is: Pictures which depict sound (or the lack of it). I want to see the cars revving, the waterfall running, the “happy birthday” song bursting in the room.

Indoors or outdoors this challenge should keep you busy.

This challenge is also announced at:
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Cacophony | PennyStreet

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PennyStreet

(13/02/2010 @ 17:39:48 EST)

thanks Helen.

Helenpb

(10/02/2010 @ 15:55:08 EST)

Wow, incredibly creative capture! I like the way the blur sort of progresses to the left. Well done, Penny!

PennyStreet

(08/02/2010 @ 13:32:35 EST)

Jill - thanks for the comment.
Franky - You're probably right, I did it wrong again. But the fun part is looking back and seeing what I could have done differently (or will - for next time!)
John - make a YouTube video (if you never have, it's actually an exercise that everyone should try once in their lifetime).

Franky2005

(08/02/2010 @ 10:25:39 EST)

Penny, I think you did something wrong with the shot - everybody loves it! Me too! Concept, framing and pp is excellent!

jrdu

(08/02/2010 @ 10:11:09 EST)

I know New York is busy, and noisy, but I really think you have to come to China for cacaphonic situations. I wish I could send you a sound bite from the market outside my window. This image is full of energy and beautiful in an original, (to me), way. Quite memorable.

JillRex

(07/02/2010 @ 14:13:21 EST)

I too prefer this one...the motion blur is really great...well done Penny.

PennyStreet

(07/02/2010 @ 13:54:39 EST)

thanks for the comments - much appreciated.

ronb

(07/02/2010 @ 13:00:18 EST)

This is my favourite of your 2 blurry picks - love them both. I like the way one can pick out clear parts of the pic in the midst of the chaos.

ErnestRex

(07/02/2010 @ 07:05:08 EST)

You have the eye, good work. I can feel the energy.

rodbam

(06/02/2010 @ 20:52:10 EST)

At least it's organised chos a. Excellent shot & great for the topic. I knew you wouldn't be out of ideas for long.

PennyStreet

(06/02/2010 @ 19:00:28 EST)

thanks for the comments. I realize this isn't going to be everybody's taste but I do think it's one way to depict the chaos on the NYC streets.

COAmature

(06/02/2010 @ 13:41:38 EST)

P.S. I love it.

COAmature

(06/02/2010 @ 13:41:21 EST)

How satisfying it is to see a real piece of art. This is absolutely going to provoke a love it or hate it response as true artwork should. Remember me when you're famous.

photogenix

(06/02/2010 @ 13:10:26 EST)

This is awesome, NYC wonderfully portrayed.

christakis

(06/02/2010 @ 12:51:44 EST)

You are a very educated woman Penny. I don't know how common of a word "cacophony" is in America, but I doubt many people know what it means. I must admit it's the first time i've come across it in English.

Apart from the biker looking like a zombie, I really like the high contrast and motion of this picture. You can see, feel and hear the commotion. The zoom-while-shooting trick works wonders here. Very nice. Very nice!

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