November Photo Competition

[missyburd]

Well thanks to Luke I have won something, yippedydoodah! :-)

So having attempted to think about a theme for this month, I have come up with "Basic Shapes In Nature". So, basically ( :-P ) photographs need to include either circles, squares, triangles etc but naturally. None of this taking 4 twigs and placing conveniently in a square on a bed of leaves, it needs to be something you've come across either on your travels or locally that includes a shape. If you can get more than 1 shape in then even better. Oh and tell the rest of us where the shape is in the picture if its not blindingly obvious ;) And don't be making up shapes either :D

I'm thinking this theme could go either way, really hard or really simple if you happen to have the right photo, make of it what you will! Hope someone enters...

http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v1937/62/4/879760552/n879760552_5486159_474.jpg

For example, triangles and squares in the above, not overly original but then I'm banking on the fact you people have more time and better imaginations than me :-P

[Speedy Claire]

Well thanks to Luke I have won something, yippedydoodah! :-)

So having attempted to think about a theme for this month, I have come up with "Basic Shapes In Nature". So, basically ( :-P ) photographs need to include either circles, squares, triangles etc but naturally. None of this taking 4 twigs and placing conveniently in a square on a bed of leaves, it needs to be something you've come across either on your travels or locally that includes a shape. If you can get more than 1 shape in then even better. Oh and tell the rest of us where the shape is in the picture if its not blindingly obvious ;) And don't be making up shapes either :D

I'm thinking this theme could go either way, really hard or really simple if you happen to have the right photo, make of it what you will! Hope someone enters...

http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v1937/62/4/879760552/n879760552_5486159_474.jpg

For example, triangles and squares in the above, not overly original but then I'm banking on the fact you people have more time and better imaginations than me :-P

Nice idea........ I also see circles and rectangles in your pic Maria :D

[rob13]

Are these threads still stickied? I think I need to start entering these again, look for inspiration..

[TC3]

Hmm this is a tough one.... looking through my pics i think this is the best i can do. Walking down those steps really screws your eyes up too.
http://tc3.smugmug.com/Karen-Frank-and-Jenny-in/Paris-and-Euro-Disney/DSC2387/517794271_rhbpK-L.jpg

[madness]

Hmm this is a tough one.... looking through my pics i think this is the best i can do. Walking down those steps really screws your eyes up too.
http://tc3.smugmug.com/Karen-Frank-and-Jenny-in/Paris-and-Euro-Disney/DSC2387/517794271_rhbpK-L.jpg

It's amazing what mother nature can create these days! ;)

I might have a go at growing me a staircase. ;)

[Specialone]

I know this isnt strictly nature, but you can see nature through it.


http://i758.photobucket.com/albums/xx225/specialone0055/DSC_0098.jpg




http://i758.photobucket.com/albums/xx225/specialone0055/DSC_0101.jpg

[missyburd]

Love the photo TSM but as madness has kindly pointed out, not strictly au naturale :-P

And special one, tis one entry per person, would you like me to consider the first or the second of yours? :)

[Specialone]

And special one, tis one entry per person, would you like me to consider the first or the second of yours? :)

First pic was kinda explaining 2nd tbh, so 2nd one please.
Phil

[TC3]

It's amazing what mother nature can create these days! ;)

I might have a go at growing me a staircase. ;)


:D Sorry guys looks like i did not read the bit about it being related to nature

[missyburd]

:D Sorry guys looks like i did not read the bit about it being related to nature
I shall also apologise, clearly my short memory is below par, you're TC3 not TSM :rolleyes:

[Nobbylad]

Not sure if this qualifies and I'm no camera expert, but here's where our friends in the attic live.....http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a161/nobbylad/DSCF0314.jpg

[missyburd]

Like that a lot Nobby, nice idea :-)

[lukemillar]

http://img697.imageshack.us/img697/7364/balls.jpg (http://img697.imageshack.us/i/balls.jpg/)

Found hundreds of these patterns around Oz. They are little tiny balls of sand and are made by crabs tunneling and pushing the waste sand out the ends of their tunnels! :)

[DarrenSV650S]

Found hundreds of these patterns around Oz. They are little tiny balls of sand and are made by crabs tunneling and pushing the waste sand out the ends of their tunnels! :)
That is brilliant. It sort of looks like a palm tree

[melody]

http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm23/tsitsim/ZIMBABWE2009748.jpg

Sausage tree in the Victoria Falls National Park.

[missyburd]

Lukemillar I hope you're not trying to sway the judging by playing to my interests :-P (cracking photo though).

And Mel, what's the actual name for that tree, those fruits look a tad grotesque haha.

[lukemillar]

Lukemillar I hope you're not trying to sway the judging by playing to my interests :-P (cracking photo though).

And Mel, what's the actual name for that tree, those fruits look a tad grotesque haha.

Nah - Just the only pic I have that fits the topic! :)

[Fizzy Fish]

http://img697.imageshack.us/img697/7364/balls.jpg (http://img697.imageshack.us/i/balls.jpg/)

Found hundreds of these patterns around Oz. They are little tiny balls of sand and are made by crabs tunneling and pushing the waste sand out the ends of their tunnels! :)

Hey I love these!! Have you ever sat and watched a crab making them?

[melody]

And Mel, what's the actual name for that tree, those fruits look a tad grotesque haha.

It's known as a sausage tree.

Its scientific name is Kigelia Africana.

[Littlepeahead]

Edit :-Not an entry... see two posts down..

http://forums.sv650.org/picture.php?albumid=509&pictureid=3640
http://forums.sv650.org/picture.php?albumid=509&pictureid=3641
http://forums.sv650.org/picture.php?albumid=509&pictureid=3636
http://forums.sv650.org/picture.php?albumid=509&pictureid=3638
http://forums.sv650.org/picture.php?albumid=509&pictureid=3639
http://forums.sv650.org/picture.php?albumid=509&pictureid=3637

[missyburd]

A lovely bunch of photos littlepeahead, one slight problem though...you can only enter one of them! Choose carefully now :-D

[Littlepeahead]

Ah, you can tell I'm still new to all this. In that case, I am going to enter a different photo altogether which I just remembered I took. It shows a circle, but if you look closely into the snow leopard's eye you can see the man made shape of squares that are the bars of the cage keeping her in captivity.

http://forums.sv650.org/picture.php?albumid=509&pictureid=3647

[Treacle]

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb144/Mattkeall/16052008176-1.jpg

Taken on the Giants causeway, looking down at the stones.



http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb144/Mattkeall/16052008178.jpg

And this one was looking inland. Both taken on my old Nokia N95.

[phi-dan]

http://forums.sv650.org/picture.php?albumid=515&pictureid=3672

Can't get much more basic than straight lines :-)

[haggis]

I took this about a year and a half ago i think. We were just out for a walk in the hills and had to cross this stream with a rickety bridge - then I spotted this 'doughnut' of froth caught in a pool at the bank.

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u220/madmud75/Dscf0859.jpg

[5hort5]

I'll go for this, Skiddaw wire fence in the Lakes, it is man made but more of it is nature turning it into art :-)

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q37/5hort5/fence.jpg

[SuzukiNess]

http://forums.sv650.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=5639&d=1258184840

[missyburd]

Great photos folks, it's going to be hard to choose! :-)

[speedplay]

http://i620.photobucket.com/albums/tt282/speedplay/26082007094.jpg

[cmsd2]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2645/4106913660_58c5298d89_b.jpg

[mattSV]

http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs106.snc3/15368_338141750462_895840462_9919652_7166221_n.jpg

[anna]

http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/3933/dsc2447e.jpg (http://img22.imageshack.us/i/dsc2447e.jpg/)

[missyburd]

Last day of the comp so chance to enter! :-P

[maviczap]

Took this one way back in 2006

So you can exclude me, I won't be offended :rolleyes:

5738

[Rai86]

http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs106.snc3/15368_338141750462_895840462_9919652_7166221_n.jpg

Matt that is awesome

Could i i have a print of that?

[Richie]

closed...


but you can still post...

I loved the snow on the fence BTW...

but I don't choose the winner...




or do I... ?

No I do not.................

[missyburd]

Damn you Richie, now it looks like I have no opinion!

I'd already made my mind up last night though. Well done 5hort5 on your wintry picture, loved it :-D

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q37/5hort5/fence.jpg

Thankyou for entering my competition people, some really fantastic entries in there, it was a really hard decision!

[hindle8907]

so whats the crack with this then ... do you have to take the picture or just find a picture to enter ?

[Dave20046]

I'd hope you have to take it.

[missyburd]

Hindle, it's a bit late for this particular competition but yeah the idea is you take the picture and enter it according to the theme chosen. Only one picture. And if you've photoshopped it, it's only fair to tell us really.

[mattSV]

Matt that is awesome

Could i i have a print of that?

Sure you can - pm me your email address and I'll send you the original.

This was my first attempt at 'popping colour' - the colours are all original, but quite vivid as the sun was directly behind the flower, in effect backlighting it.

I still want to tone down the sky a little, and sharpen the B&W background a bit, but overall pleased with the effect.

Congratulations so 5HORT5 - that was my favourite picture aswell :smt023