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Travelogues => Future NG Events - and Location Reveries => Topic started by: PeterN on May 15, 2017, 12:26:52

Title: Urban Photo Race Amsterdam
Post by: PeterN on May 15, 2017, 12:26:52
Hi all,
I just participated in the Urban Photo Race Rotterdam. A wonderful event. As a participant you have to take 3 photos for six different themes during the day. You als have to check in at four checkpoints throughout the city. Although it is not really a race, it is a challenge to come up with creative ideas for each theme and make three different photos related to that theme.


The next event is in Amsterdam. I already registered. If you are interested, here is a link:

http://www.urbanphotorace.com/ams

Please let me know if you intend to go or already registered. It would be wonderful to meet there!

Peter

Title: Re: Urban Photo Race Amsterdam
Post by: Bent Hjarbo on May 18, 2017, 20:37:20
Sounds interesting, but I can't on this date.
In Copenhagen they have a similar thing called photo marathon, they do 12 and 24 hours, with 4 new themes every 4 hours. I have done it in the old film days, and when they did the last analog marathon, now it is digital.
Title: Re: Urban Photo Race Amsterdam
Post by: PeterN on May 19, 2017, 15:12:15
Quote from: Bent Hjarbo on May 18, 2017, 20:37:20
Sounds interesting, but I can't on this date.
In Copenhagen they have a similar thing called photo marathon, they do 12 and 24 hours, with 4 new themes every 4 hours. I have done it in the old film days, and when they did the last analog marathon, now it is digital.

wow. That looks even more challenging: 24 hours in a row!
Title: Re: Urban Photo Race Amsterdam
Post by: Bent Hjarbo on May 19, 2017, 15:45:51
Have look here: https://www.fotomarathon.dk
Maybe the Danish can be read ;) Or Google translate can help
Title: Re: Urban Photo Race Amsterdam
Post by: Frank Fremerey on May 20, 2017, 15:11:39
The website is not very informative.

Do I have to download the three pics at each checkpoint?


How does it work?
Title: Re: Urban Photo Race Amsterdam
Post by: PeterN on June 08, 2017, 14:12:03
Quote from: Frank Fremerey on May 20, 2017, 15:11:39
The website is not very informative.

Do I have to download the three pics at each checkpoint?


How does it work?

Sorry for missing your post, Frank. I did not get a notification and was away. No, you give them your photos at the end of the day which gives you time to assess and select the photos you took during the day. You won't get all themes at the same time. IN Rotterdam we got 3 themes at the first checkpoint, and the others at the other checkpoints. By now, the first checkpoint is known. You will get the others (an address or location) .

I hope you can make it.. It's fun!

Some photos from the Rotterdam event:

(http://www.visualcue.photography/img/s6/v139/p2358692951-6.jpg) (http://www.visualcue.photography/p760020947/e8c96cc57)

(http://www.visualcue.photography/img/s12/v181/p2358696453-6.jpg) (http://www.visualcue.photography/p760020947/e8c96da05)

(http://www.visualcue.photography/img/s7/v160/p2358690496-6.jpg) (http://www.visualcue.photography/p760020947/e8c96c2c0)

(http://www.visualcue.photography/img/s10/v101/p2358694002-6.jpg) (http://www.visualcue.photography/p760020947/e8c96d072)

(http://www.visualcue.photography/img/s4/v11/p2358690855-6.jpg) (http://www.visualcue.photography/p760020947/e8c96c427)

(http://www.visualcue.photography/img/s5/v121/p2358692112-6.jpg) (http://www.visualcue.photography/p760020947/e8c96c910)

(http://www.visualcue.photography/img/s11/v37/p2358694771-6.jpg) (http://www.visualcue.photography/p760020947/e8c96d373)

see: http://www.visualcue.photography/p760020947 (http://www.visualcue.photography/p760020947) for more photos
Title: Re: Urban Photo Race Amsterdam
Post by: PeterN on June 09, 2017, 16:53:57
Anyone registered for tomorrow?
Title: Re: Urban Photo Race Amsterdam
Post by: HCS on June 09, 2017, 19:36:49
Quote from: PeterN on June 09, 2017, 16:53:57
Anyone registered for tomorrow?

Nope, unfortunately my agenda is too full. House hold chores and (must do) social events.

Perhaps some other time. Or ... we need to organize one of our own again  8)
Title: Re: Urban Photo Race Amsterdam
Post by: Jakov Minić on June 10, 2017, 02:25:18
Yes, let's organise our own :)
Title: Re: Urban Photo Race Amsterdam
Post by: PeterN on June 11, 2017, 13:35:21
Quote from: Jakov Minić on June 10, 2017, 02:25:18
Yes, let's organise our own :)

I Will pick up the challenge...
Title: Re: Urban Photo Race Amsterdam
Post by: Thomas G on June 11, 2017, 13:57:46
Quote from: Jakov Minić on June 10, 2017, 02:25:18
Yes, let's organise our own :)

Sounds promising.
Title: Re: Urban Photo Race Amsterdam
Post by: Frank Fremerey on June 11, 2017, 14:11:01
Quote from: Jakov Minić on June 10, 2017, 02:25:18
Yes, let's organise our own :)

I am in and can bring Werner ....
Title: Re: Urban Photo Race Amsterdam
Post by: Frank Fremerey on June 11, 2017, 14:11:52
Peter. Terrific shots from R'dam
Title: Re: Urban Photo Race Amsterdam
Post by: PeterN on June 11, 2017, 14:58:06
Quote from: Frank Fremerey on June 11, 2017, 14:11:52
Peter. Terrific shots from R'dam

Thank you, Frank

I will be back shortly with several dates for the first Nikongear Photo Race. Just searching first for fellow organizer
Title: Re: Urban Photo Race Amsterdam
Post by: Frank Fremerey on June 11, 2017, 17:00:26
Wonderful, thank you
Title: Re: Urban Photo Race Amsterdam
Post by: PeterN on June 11, 2017, 17:31:07
Herewith some shots from the Amsterdam Photo Race (my personal series, although some have been used for the themes):

#1

(http://www.visualcue.photography/img/s6/v146/p2372803010-5.jpg) (http://www.visualcue.photography/p673549504/e8d6e19c2)

(http://www.visualcue.photography/img/s5/v128/p2372802559-5.jpg) (http://www.visualcue.photography/p673549504/e8d6e17ff)

(http://www.visualcue.photography/img/s10/v108/p2372807130-5.jpg) (http://www.visualcue.photography/p673549504/e8d6e29da)


#2:

(http://www.visualcue.photography/img/s4/v10/p2372803994-5.jpg) (http://www.visualcue.photography/p673549504/e8d6e1d9a)

(http://www.visualcue.photography/img/s9/v87/p2372805603-5.jpg) (http://www.visualcue.photography/p673549504/e8d6e23e3)

(http://www.visualcue.photography/img/s12/v174/p2372806020-5.jpg) (http://www.visualcue.photography/p673549504/e8d6e2584)
Title: Re: Urban Photo Race Amsterdam
Post by: PeterN on June 12, 2017, 08:55:05
#3:

(http://www.visualcue.photography/img/s1/v6/p2372803200-5.jpg) (http://www.visualcue.photography/p673549504/e8d6e1a80)

(http://www.visualcue.photography/img/s4/v10/p2372802832-5.jpg) (http://www.visualcue.photography/p673549504/e8d6e1910)

(http://www.visualcue.photography/img/s5/v117/p2372804633-5.jpg) (http://www.visualcue.photography/p673549504/e8d6e2019)


#4:

(http://www.visualcue.photography/img/s12/v180/p2372804922-5.jpg) (http://www.visualcue.photography/p673549504/e8d6e213a)

(http://www.visualcue.photography/img/s9/v93/p2372808487-5.jpg) (http://www.visualcue.photography/p673549504/e8d6e2f27)

(http://www.visualcue.photography/img/s9/v94/p2372803491-5.jpg) (http://www.visualcue.photography/p673549504/e8d6e1ba3)
Title: Re: Urban Photo Race Amsterdam
Post by: PeterN on June 12, 2017, 08:55:56
#5:

(http://www.visualcue.photography/img/s10/v110/p2372805490-5.jpg) (http://www.visualcue.photography/p673549504/e8d6e2372)

(http://www.visualcue.photography/img/s4/v64/p2372807358-5.jpg) (http://www.visualcue.photography/p673549504/e8d6e2abe)

(http://www.visualcue.photography/img/s11/v32/p2372806197-5.jpg) (http://www.visualcue.photography/p673549504/e8d6e2635)


#6:

(http://www.visualcue.photography/img/s12/v181/p2372805278-5.jpg) (http://www.visualcue.photography/p673549504/e8d6e229e)

(http://www.visualcue.photography/img/s5/v122/p2372805378-5.jpg) (http://www.visualcue.photography/p673549504/e8d6e2302)

(http://www.visualcue.photography/img/s9/v88/p2372806853-5.jpg) (http://www.visualcue.photography/p673549504/e8d6e28c5)


Title: Re: Urban Photo Race Amsterdam
Post by: PeterN on June 12, 2017, 08:57:46
#8:

(http://www.visualcue.photography/img/s5/v125/p2372807985-5.jpg) (http://www.visualcue.photography/p673549504/e8d6e2d31)

(http://www.visualcue.photography/img/s5/v124/p2372808204-5.jpg) (http://www.visualcue.photography/p673549504/e8d6e2e0c)

(http://www.visualcue.photography/img/s9/v88/p2372808328-5.jpg) (http://www.visualcue.photography/p673549504/e8d6e2e88)


#9:

(http://www.visualcue.photography/img/s9/v96/p2372806381-5.jpg) (http://www.visualcue.photography/p673549504/e8d6e26ed)

(http://www.visualcue.photography/img/s10/v107/p2372806632-5.jpg) (http://www.visualcue.photography/p673549504/e8d6e27e8)

(http://www.visualcue.photography/img/s9/v93/p2372807525-5.jpg) (http://www.visualcue.photography/p673549504/e8d6e2b65)
Title: Re: Urban Photo Race Amsterdam
Post by: Fons Baerken on June 12, 2017, 09:01:06
Very nice series Peter, but you wont find me in A'dam :o
Title: Re: Urban Photo Race Amsterdam
Post by: PeterN on June 12, 2017, 09:05:15
Quote from: Fons Baerken on June 12, 2017, 09:01:06
Very nice series Peter, but you wont find me in A'dam :o

But hopefully at the first Nikongear Photo Race?
Title: Re: Urban Photo Race Amsterdam
Post by: Frank Fremerey on June 12, 2017, 12:47:04
What were the topics in A'dam?
Title: Re: Urban Photo Race Amsterdam
Post by: PeterN on June 12, 2017, 13:10:54
Quote from: Frank Fremerey on June 12, 2017, 12:47:04
What were the topics in A'dam?

You won't be able to tell from the photos I posted (I like to take the liberty to shoot what I like as well) but the topics were:

1. I finally became an old guy (anton Corbijn)
2. On Track
3. Not close enough
4. Noise
5. Body language
6. Warm

and an optional one-photo theme: Water in the City

The most challenging thing is that you experience pressure to come up with ideas quickly. My biggest mistake was trying to find multiple interpretations instead of sticking to one interpretation and then shoot three variations to create a series. My other one was that I got distracted by scenes that interested me. ;-)
Title: Re: Urban Photo Race Amsterdam
Post by: Frank Fremerey on June 12, 2017, 21:38:48
Funny, because I thought it was something about bicycles
Title: Re: Urban Photo Race Amsterdam
Post by: the solitaire on June 13, 2017, 02:34:57
Depending on where and when I'm interested :)

Reminisce the good old Art School approach of tackling themes a bit with a bunch of nice people. Sounds like there might be good coffee involved
Title: Re: Urban Photo Race Amsterdam
Post by: PeterN on June 13, 2017, 16:09:03
Quote from: Frank Fremerey on June 12, 2017, 21:38:48
Funny, because I thought it was something about bicycles

I also took a bunch of photos that I wanted to take ;-)

I could have shared my selection for the themes but, as said, each series wasn't really consistent so I decided not to.