*** October 2018 Challenge: Photography-Cartography ***
We've done challenges in the past where we offered some 'key words', and asked you to make a map from them. We're doing a variation on that idea, but using photos instead of words. Attached is a collage of images, and these are the basis of this month's challenge.
There are a few ways you can do this. You can pick one photo from the collage, and make a map based on what it shows. You don't have to faithfully reproduce exactly what you see in the photo, though you're welcome to do that if you want to. You can use your imagination to create your own interpretation of the pic. The photo is a starting point, and so long as your map shows a recognisable connection to the original image, you can go in whatever direction you choose, and you can change the scale to whatever you like. There are plenty of options whether you prefer larger area regional maps, smaller area encounter maps, or single structures.
If you really want to embrace the challenge, try to work 2 - 3 images (or more!) into your map. So, you could create a regional map that incorporates a few of the geographical features shown in the photos. Or combine some of the images, for example, an island with its curious old tower, a meandering river with a mysterious bridge etc etc. You can develop your idea any way you want, so long as we can understand how it relates to the original photo(s).
I've posted links to the original images at the bottom of this comment, if you want to see them full size.
Here's the legal bit...
- Title your thread like this: October 2018 Challenge: Your Title Goes Here
- Use the ### Latest WIP ### tag every time you post a new update (there's a handy button in the comment box toolbar). If you don't use this tag, your map won't show up in the thumbnail scraper. There's also a chance you'll be overlooked when it's time to set up the poll.
- The challenge will end around 9pm UK time on Wed 31st October.
So, Guild, let's see what you can do with these photos. There's a gold compass up for grabs!
Here are the links to the original photos, all from Unsplash. Major kudos to the contributors over there for making some awesome pics available for free for any use.
River https://unsplash.com/photos/OCj3f8q4i3M
Volcano https://unsplash.com/photos/hYMea7-5634
Street https://unsplash.com/photos/_IZZKKL0uBs
Bridge https://unsplash.com/photos/pYyOZ8q7AII
Tower https://unsplash.com/photos/d6u2_u02FIo
Shoreline https://unsplash.com/photos/YH-pOWOcumg
Cliffs https://unsplash.com/photos/oRUQsTX9Zv0
Lake https://unsplash.com/photos/n3_jWlKJBVY
Island https://unsplash.com/photos/WXDVtlCLsG8
Lighthouse https://unsplash.com/photos/BisOT6Zm9Os
Cottages https://unsplash.com/photos/LzhKgc9sBKg
"We are the music makers, and we are the dreamers of dreams"
As usual, I doubt I'll have time for this challenge, but I really like the idea. That bridge looks like it comes straight from Rivendell or some other Elven refuge!
I look forward to seeing what other people, with a bit more time available to them, come up with.
Wingshaw
Formerly TheHoarseWhisperer
Thanks, Wingshaw. Sorry you aren't able to join in. Agree about that bridge pic. As soon as I saw it, I knew I had to include it.
"We are the music makers, and we are the dreamers of dreams"
Thinking about this one. Got a couple (well, several actually) ideas I am playing around with. Depending on how they progress/turn out, I just might have to give this a go.
GW
One's worth is not measured by stature, alone. By heart and honor is One's true value weighed.
Current Non-challenge WIP : Beyond Sosnasib
Current Lite Challenge WIP : None
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Completed Maps : Various Challenges
That "shoreline" one just looks so fantastic. The bridge one is really trippy, it looks like they altered the green hue into purple and it looks pretty good really (whenever I touch those sliders things look not so good anymore). All of them are very good photos, that volcano one is really evocative. I think the first part of the challenge would be choosing what to start with :0
A great idea! You certainly have an eye for good photography, ChickPea, they're all so pleasant. I'll try to participate for the fun of it!
I hope you do! Looking forward to seeing what you come up with.Originally Posted by Greason Wolfe
Hehe, you know, I was just thinking to myself... wouldn't it be amazing if someone did a 3D rendering of that bridge.... *blinks innocently*
Aw thanks, I picked and discarded so many photos before I settled on these ones. There are just so many wonderful photos at Unsplash that I was a little overwhelmed with choice. Hope you can join in.
"We are the music makers, and we are the dreamers of dreams"
That tower needs a setting and a story.
Hmmm.
I started a DeviantArt page
https://strafwibble.deviantart.com/
Well, I hope you're going to get right on it!
I might enter myself. Not sure if I'll have time, but there's a couple of different things I'd like to try.
"We are the music makers, and we are the dreamers of dreams"
That sounds really fun and I'm sad I don't have time for it this month. I look forward to seeing the entries though
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