Through the Lens of an iPhone challenge: Some of my favourites from week 2

As the 2nd week of the "Through the Lens of an iPhone" photo challenge draws to a close, the challenge is still attracting new members and great submissions, and here are just a few of my favourites from those submissions. [Note: Please hover your mouse over photo to reveal the photographer, and click to visit that photographers Flickr page.]

To see more, head over to the "Through the Lens of an iPhone" Flickr group, and if you haven't already joined in with the fun and would like to, then check out this post to find out what it's all about.

Comments

[mrfubar32x]

I am curious as I see more and more photos that are being shot with a canon or other high end camera, edited with photoshop, uploaded to the iPhone, then uploaded to flickr and cast off as an iphone image (shot and edited). Below is an example of a photo that was selected this week.

Exif data
Camera Apple iPhone 4
Exposure 0.067 sec (1/15)
Aperture f/2.8
Focal Length 3.9 mm
ISO Speed 400
Flash Off, Did not fire
Image Width 1936
Image Height 2592
Bits Per Sample 8 8 8
Photometric Interpretation RGB
Orientation Horizontal
normal)
Samples Per Pixel 3
X-Resolution 72 dpi
Y-Resolution 72 dpi
Software Adobe Photoshop CS5 Windows
Date and Time (Modified) 2011:02:23 11:55:05
Host Computer iPhone (iPhone OS 4.2.1)
YCbCr Positioning Centered
Exposure Time 1/15
Exposure Program Program AE
Date and Time (Original) 2011:01:08 15:02:26
Date and Time (Digitized) 2011:01:08 15:02:26
Metering Mode Spot
Subject Area 1316 915 648 484
User Comment Camera+ recipe?
? effect: Black & White (65%)
Color Space sRGB
Sensing Method One-chip color area
Date and Time (Original) 2011:01:08 15:02:26
Date and Time (Digitized) 2011:01:08 15:02:26
Metering Mode Spot
Subject Area 1316 915 648 484
User Comment Camera+ recipe?
? effect: Black & White (65%)
Color Space sRGB
Sensing Method One-chip color area
Exposure Mode Auto
White Balance Auto
Scene Capture Type Standard
Sharpness Hard
Compression JPEG (old-style)
Coded Character Set UTF8
Date Created 2011:01:08
Time Created 15:02:26
Global Angle 30
Global Altitude 30
Photoshop Quality 11
Photoshop Format Progressive
Progressive Scans 3 Scans
XMPToolkit Adobe XMP Core 5.0-c060 61.134777, 2010/02/12-17:32:00
Creator Tool Adobe Photoshop CS5 Windows <---------------------------------------------------SEE
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Format image/jpeg
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History Action saved
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History When 2011:02:23 11:50:17+01:00
History Software Agent
Metadata Date 2011:02:23 11:55:05+01:00
Color Mode 3
ICCProfile Name sRGB
History Software Agent Adobe Photoshop CS5 Windows
History Changed /
Viewing Conditions Illuminant Type D50
Measurement Observer CIE 1931
Measurement Flare 0.999%
Measurement Illuminant D65
Color Transform YCbCr

[Glyn Evans]

@mrfubar32x, thanks for the feedback, but which photo are you referring to?

[Glyn Evans]

@mrfubar32x, I found the offending photo, and will deal with it when I'm at my computer.

[mrfubar32x]

I am not a snitch. But I think the best thing about iPhoneography is the level playing field and I feel that it is lying or cheating when they are not following the guidelines of most iPhone groups or contests. Email me if you would want anymore information.
FubaR

[Glyn Evans]

This and other offending photos have been removed and the Flickr group member has now been banned.

From this point forward any photos submitted that does not conform to the challenge rules will be deleted and the member instantly banned.

I hope people understand and agree.

[Glyn Evans]

@FubaR, I have found, removed and banned the offenders. Thanks for taking the time to post your comment and pointing out what I had missed.

[ClevelandRob]

That's perfectly fair. I agree with MrFubar. The fact that we all have the same lens and image sensor (and access to all the same cheap apps), is what makes this blog and the flickr group one of my favorite discoveries in the last few months. Keep up the good work, Glyn! I can't wait to see the challenge for May!

[mrfubar32x]

I don't wish to get anyone banned as more of people need to abide by the rules or regulations. I have a lot of contacts that do the same thing and as of recently.I love the images, they are great. But it just is not fair to the rest of thousands of applicant's that again stick to the rules that are given.

[Stuart Sunley]

Seems like Glyn's gotten drunk on power and gone on a bit of a crazy banning spree... my three Hipstamatic photos obviously somehow fall outside the guidelines too.

[mrfubar32x]

Stuart what do you mean? I feel that all rules were clearly stated:

glyn.evans (a group admin) says:
04 Apr 11 - Welcome to the iPhoneography blog photo challenge. Each month I will set a theme for those who wish to take part in the challenge. At present there are no prizes, there will be no winners or losers, the challenge is just for fun. PLEASE ENSURE YOU TAG YOU PHOTOS WITH THE APP/APPS USED AS PER THE CHALLENGE RULES. - Thanks Glyn.

**** APRIL'S THEME IS "BLACK AND WHITE" ****

PLEASE NOTE: YOU CAN ONLY SUBMIT 3 PHOTOS PER MONTH.

IF YOUR PHOTO DOES NOT MATCH THE THEME IT WILL BE DELETED!!

[Stuart Sunley]

Right, so... how do these three photos contravene those rules? Genuinely want to know.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/frstnmnknwn/5340036727/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/frstnmnknwn/5259290030/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/frstnmnknwn/5274064057/

[Glyn Evans]

Hi Stuart

Apologies, I deleted and banned you in error. I have sent you an email, and removed the ban, and would be please if you could resubmit.

Sorry about this.

Glyn

[mrfubar32x]

Exif data
Camera Hipstamatic 180
Flash No Flash
Orientation Horizontal (normal)
X-Resolution 72 dpi
Y-Resolution 72 dpi


Software Picasa 3.0 <------------------------------------------------------isn't that software editing from the CPU? maybe I am wrong. I do not want anyone banned or removed. I just think everyone should follow the rules of the group. I will start taking some pics on my canon and upload and edit on my iPhone and you can easily see the difference and/or I will take a pic with my iPhone 4 and edit in CS5 and again you will see a huge difference. Not trying to dig at it. Just saying...


Date and Time (Modified) 2010-11-28 14:02:57 +0000
YCbCr Positioning Centered
Color Space sRGB
Scene Capture Type Standard
Image Unique ID 1e78987d85480f7d1f4dae99e986d6fc
GPS Latitude 51 deg 30' 19.20" N
GPS Longitude 0 deg 1' 23.40" W
Compression JPEG (old-style)
Caption- Abstract Canary Wharf

[Stuart Sunley]

If that's my shot, it was no doubt uploaded to Flickr via Picasa, but it wasn't edited using that program. I've decided to submit three different photos now in any case (for no other reason than I debated which ones to put on there in the first place), but I'm beginning to wonder if it's worth the hassle...

[mrfubar32x]

There is no hassle if you follow the rules. If someone is cheating then jumping through the hoops to make it into a group by breaking the rules is a hassle. I think you are fine ;)

[David Karvasales]

I am all for you being strict on the photos. I can't wait for the next contest... i'll stop being so lazy and post some.. here is my iphone photo blog www.davidkarvasales.com

[ruhey]

I am the author of the photo deleted and the now-banned member, the photo is taken with an iphone 4, and then postprocessed with CS5 to sharp the image, is a crime? , i don not know which rule has been broken!

[Glyn Evans]

@ruhey

The rules clearly state:

1. All photos MUST be taken with an iPhone or iPod Touch 4G.
2. All photos MUST be edited on an iPhone or iPod Touch 4G, no computer edited photos please.

So in answer to your question, yes you and a small number of others broke the rules, with the worst rule breakers submitting photos taken with a DSLR.

Whilst I do not want to ban anyone, I had to draw a line in the sand and ban all that cross it.

The whole idea of the challenge is to show just what can be done with an iPhone and apps, after all we all know what can be done on a computer.

These rules also keep everyone on a level playing field.

Sorry you were banned, but if you promise to follow the rules, then I am happy to lift the ban.

Glyn

[ruhey]

i understand your position and i acept the rules, i did not know the second rule, so i posted the photo with no evilness, i have searched apps for the iphone that could reduce noise and sharp photos so i take the challenge to edit iphone photos without CS5 and 23" monitor.

Thanks for your understanding.

[Glyn Evans]

@ruhey, I have lifted the ban, so welcome back :)