"Some mathematicians believe that numbers were invented by human beings, others, equally competent, believe that numbers have an independent existence of their own and are merely observed by sufficiently intelligent mortals."
(E.T Bell...The Magic of Numbers)

And with that quote...I'd like to propose another challenge...based on numbers...or more specifically, the 'highlighting of numbers' or the NUMERICAL SIGNIFICANCE present in an image that makes it stand out or different than the usual or commonplace.

Numbers are present in almost everything in life...our age, our bank account, the number of kids, pets, cars we have, the repetition of a pattern on our favorite shirt etc.

Certainly they play a role in the creation of fractals and how unique or seemingly infinite that fractal is. They also show up in photos but I'm NOT referring to just any numbers such as 3 seagulls or two eyes...that's not especially noteworthy...BUT if one eye was brown and one eye was blue then the numerical aspect of that photo becomes more significant...another example, a license plate or street number is not particularly interesting unless it was 9-11, 666, or maybe the unlucky 13...another example, a bunch of Canada geese or a herd of cows may not be that unusual but if one cow was apart from the group, all by his lonesome, suddenly the numerical aspect of that photo becomes highlighted...so, I hope you catch my drift in what I'm proposing....in other words, whether the number of whatever it is in your image is small or great, it should be the main focal point, adding impact or making the image different than usually seen...it can be something you stumble upon or something you manufacture...PM me if you need further clarification...a couple of visual examples:

EGGS...one white one stands out among the other brown ones...there wouldn't be the same numerical significance if all eggs were brown...

REINDEER IV...in this the sheer number IS the significant factor...not so much if they were geese or seagulls tho' which are much more common to most of us...


So there are different ways to interpret this challenge...one more HERE to show how you can really play around with the concept.

As in Stillness Speaks, I suggest submitting ONLY 2 images, posting links or the titles of those images to this thread, preferrably something brand new but if something currently in your gallery fits by all means include it...

I am setting a 2 week deadline for submissions, Friday, May 1st. 9 p.m. Pacific Time. After that we'll take a vote again...not sure yet how many winners or choices allowed, it just depends on the level of participation.

Open to all members and art forms and as always, keeping the COC and quality of image in mind.

Please note: Lauren mentioned on the Stillness Speaks thread that she had an idea for a challenge. If and when she proceeds with that this is in no way intended to interfere with hers as there's no reason we can't have two going on at the same time...participation is voluntary and people can choose to join one, the other, or both...whatever tickles your fancy.

Not sure how successful this concept might be...maybe not so much...or maybe quite fascinating...ready?...1,2,3...GO!

Thanks for your offer to help, Paul...outside of your help in spreading the word again I think I'll be ok...I'm going to keep it simple this time...no special greetings for everyone, no music, just a statement of the challenge and a vote at the end...good luck...looking forward to what you come up with.

Well I guess I'll kick things off with "Top of the 8's. I know you want more recent images, but I thought this was appropriate. Sometimes numbers are created strictly from the imagination.

Very cool, Paul...a great entry and you've obviously grasped the concept.

Wow, Paul...that's fantastic! The 8's take it for sure! Well done, great idea for us all to ponder on too. Thanx m' friend.V

Man this is ubercool! My imagination runneth over, pity my photographic skill doesn't match my imagination. :) Hey Paul, at first I didn't see the 8s, kept adding up the arches and saying, "but that's a five..." lol "...or even with the reflections that's a ten.....ohhhhh, now I see the 8s." See, that's exactly the kind of thing this focused but vague kind of theme can highlight. Love it. Now to see if I can come up with something.

Hi Pat and thank you for giving us another challenge. Here is my first of two entries, "An Incomplete Rock. ~~ John

Oh boy, another entry...great job, John...just wanted to mention here that if we require a little more time for this challenge because it's a little trickier we can always extend the deadline.

Number 7 has always been my fav......I'll have to see what I can do Pat.

Excellent contributions so far and I hope to come up with something also. Another very fun idea! =^..^= sandi ♪

I have removed "Sharing Space Revisited" from this contest and would like to submit Scrabble .

The game Scrabble used letters and number's, hence the title and posting.
Thank you. =^..^= tigs

Great entry Sandi.....I see many numbers going on. The number 1....3....4....and 5, just to name a few. But I think One is the loneliest number that you'll ever do. Good luck and a wonderful contribution...now go get us another beauty.

I would definitely have to say that Top of the Eights is my favorite so far. I'll have to look through my galleries and see if there's anything I can enter.

Oh, very good, Sandi !...so, despite my earlier comments, I think this calls for a song afterall...

ONE by U2

Wish I knew how to embed a link into this comments box, as I'd add 'Army of Me' from my gallery.

Army of Me by J_E_F :)

Thanks! Good entry John...you've got the idea!!!

Look what I found in the New Images...NUMBERS...by Owd Bob...a great find for the challenge, Bobby.

A little different approach to The Numbers. Feel Free to delete if you feel it does not Qualify.

E J

No way will it be deleted, EJ...there's various ways to interpret and illustrate the theme of this challenge and it's a great entry....

And...I was also thinking how 'they' say that in school, boys tend to excel in math whereas girls excel in Reading/Writing skills...now I notice that so far we have a few guys here and Sandi...are we going to let them 'outnumber' us ladies?

HERE is a song that fits with the theme that I always get a kick out of and to call attention to all of us here, I'm turning the volume up REAL LOUD too !

Here's an oldie - three arches :) ...I'll find something new to photograph to add as my second image.

Well apparently Patti heard the loud music, hehe...wonderful entry.

Here is my entry...something I just cooked up for the challenge, and for TICK, since he is a St. Louis Cardinals fan. TICK Tock, It's A Cardinals Clock

Tick will love it, Jimbob, and a very creative entry for our challenge.


And...don't forget, folks...it CAN be something already in your gallery...it would be nice if it was new but it doesn't have to be...and I know some of you have images already in your gallery that would fit the bill...it can be anything from the sublime to the ridiculous...obvious or subtle...but hopefully a little different than usual and not too too common such as I have 2 brown eyes and here's a picture of them.

My first entry is: The Number is One...

Cool, Ron...now there's a woman with a past, lol.

Here's another set of figures to think about: Babbage Engine. If you think about it, the machine was designed to give a result.

I wonder what my result will be?

One of my offerings He’s a Rebel

Welcome to our challenge, Hilda...a great entry and with a touch of humor...and another very interesting one from John just above...it's only 3 days since this started and we've already got quite a variety of takes on the theme !

I found one for numbers, I hope you all like it. I went to FQA to learn how to make a link lets see if I can do it. "I'm Five" http://www.caedes.net/Zephir.cgi?lib=Caedes::Infopage&image=ohpampered1-1240358472.jpg

Sorry I tried It's called "I'm Five". Laura walks away shaking her head mumbling to herself....

link to "I'm Five".

Ok here's my contribution for the Romantic number 2 (romantic as in couples).. lol.. enjoy As They Sail Into The Sunset

Alright... I've just posted my first entry... it's called "black & white in color" and if someone could do a link on it I'd be very grateful... ;-))
mary

It's all looking good!...

black & white in color...very nice one, Mary...

And good for you Laura, you found one...thanks for the link, Rich...

And, Jackie proves that it takes two to tango as they say...geez, I'm glad you clarified that, J, lol...

I agree, Bob, things are looking real good...lotsa' interesting images...they're starting to add up.

Jacqueline's shot "As they sail into the sunset" is a Double Whammy!

First hit to the solarplexus: for being an awesome shot, and secondly, a right hook under the chin - these birds look like the number 2.

[john lies dazzed on the mat....time to throw in the towel.]

Here is my submission to this contest. http://www.caedes.net/Zephir.cgi?lib=Caedes::Infopage&image=verenabloo-1240452800.jpg
Thank you ever so much. Could someone please link it for me? V

Just a hiccup!

Link to "Taking New York !" from Verena.

Way to go, Verena...very cool!...hehe, I see Jerome and I have ESP...we posted the link at the exact same time so I edited this post...thanks, Jerome.

Hehehehe Thanks John.. glad you got a knock out from my 2 bird pic ;) hope you recover soon... lol

Thanx Jerome(Genver) for the LINK....appreciate your doing that.

Plenty of Time a wonderful old timepiece and entry to our challenge by Tosha.

Boy, it's going to be a challenge in itself voting on all of these images...such a great assortment already!

Edit to post: Bob has placed the correct link to his second entry below.

Sorry about that Mizz Mezmerized!..

I did 'delete' the first one....but it musta escaped the Mods clutches!!....It is now deleted and this Three is the correct entry!....

Nice to be back. I hope this meets the criteria.

Tick

Welcome back, Tick...a rather profound entry to add to the mix..

And Verena has also given us something to think about with Zero.

So far, we have 19 entries and still a week to go until the deadline to enter, which is Friday, May 1st, 9 p.m. Pacific Time. Sometime shortly after that we'll take a vote on all the images.

I took This today and thought of the competition. Hope it meets your requirements x

It does indeed meet the requirements, Jo, and a very clever one at that.

I would like to enter Just The 3 Of Us

=^..^=Sandi