Photo Comp - Chat Thread

[mister c]

I've seen an article in a magazine on how to do it, just need to get my bum into gear & sort it :)

[Bluepete]

My aim for the year is to only enter the photo competition when I've taken a shot FOR the competition, to try and get me out more with the camera.!

I must admit, I thought this was the point of this competition. You get the brief, then you go out and take a photo that fulfills that brief. Rather than dig out a photo fro the archives...

Pete

[Brettus]

I must admit, I thought this was the point of this competition. You get the brief, then you go out and take a photo that fulfills that brief. Rather than dig out a photo fro the archives...

Pete

Yeah I think it pretty much is but when the topic is waterfalls or something and people don't have one anywhere near then older ones result. I got lazy last year and was using some of mine, gonna try harder anyway :)

[keith_d]

Unfortunately, there aren't many castles around Ruislip. So I've submitted one I took in the summer. But if I get the opportunity to visit a castle before the competition ends I might change it.

[punyXpress]

Unfortunately, there aren't many castles around Ruislip. So I've submitted one I took in the summer. But if I get the opportunity to visit a castle before the competition ends I might change it.

To Elephant & Castle is less than 20 miles - and you get a free elephant!

[Sir Trev]

Unfortunately, there aren't many castles around Ruislip. So I've submitted one I took in the summer. But if I get the opportunity to visit a castle before the competition ends I might change it.

This.

I know I've bored Mr C about it before but next to Moreton Corbet Castle is Moreton Corbet church, where I got married to Lady Poppy (20 years ago this year). Small world.

[Sir Trev]

I like caerphilly castle! it's lovely there!



Bit of a long day trip for you Fenjer! We enjoyed it too but the weather was a bit blustery and cloudy. Was hoping to get a nice reflection shot with blue sky behind it but it was not to be that day and we were staying too far away to pop back.

[Brettus]

I'm waiting for some smarty pants that lives within the borders of England to post a picture of their house ;)

I am lucky with this topic as I can pass 3 castles on my way to work, I've just got to find an interesting way to shoot them.

[ClunkintheUK]

House.... I should be so lucky.

[keith_d]

Unfortunately, there aren't many castles around Ruislip. So I've submitted one I took in the summer. But if I get the opportunity to visit a castle before the competition ends I might change it.

Actually, I've realised there are two castles within travelling distance of Ruislip. Windsor Castle and the Tower of London. But it's going to be hard to get an interesting shot of either without a crowd of tourists in the foreground.

[Brettus]

Actually, I've realised there are two castles within travelling distance of Ruislip. Windsor Castle and the Tower of London. But it's going to be hard to get an interesting shot of either without a crowd of tourists in the foreground.

multiple shots then average your tourists away, creates quite an eerie feel too.

http://lifehacker.com/remove-people-from-your-photos-with-this-photoshop-scri-1245505649

[Bluepete]

multiple shots then average your tourists away, creates quite an eerie feel too.

http://lifehacker.com/remove-people-from-your-photos-with-this-photoshop-scri-1245505649

An alternative is to use a very dark ND filter (or even a welding mask glass). Very long exposure gives the same effect as Brettus' suggestion.

Pete ;)

[Sir Trev]

Actually, I've realised there are two castles within travelling distance of Ruislip. Windsor Castle and the Tower of London. But it's going to be hard to get an interesting shot of either without a crowd of tourists in the foreground.

Windsor! Why didn't I think of that one instead of traipsing out to Hertfordshire... Oh well, as you say it's difficult to get past the hoards of Japanese tourists when close up but I do know of a spot a mile or two out that has a nice view of it dominating the town. Sounds like I have something to do next weekend now :compress:.

[Brettus]

Right, I've got 3-4 new castle options now, I surely CAN'T be blocked with these, it's like playing tic-tac-toe with castles with you lot ;)

I just need to get off my butt and get out to one of them now, although the bar is already pretty high!

[Bluepete]

Try for the underground bar at Peckforton. It's gorgeous!

Pete ;)

[allantheboss]

Can people please stop posting amazing pictures so I can win for once?

[allantheboss]

Thanks.

[Kenzie]

Does the castle have to be real?

[Richie]

it's open to your own interpretation mate.

The world is your lobster.

[BanannaMan]

Some great pics so far this month!

[punyXpress]

Castle Kinnish, Douglas, Isle of Man. 10 June 2013:

http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/punyXpress/TT%202013/P1030967.jpg (http://s582.photobucket.com/user/punyXpress/media/TT%202013/P1030967.jpg.html)

[Sir Trev]

I haven't got any photos of English castles, only ruined European ones. So I thought...


''An Englishmans home is his castle"


Well, not quite, but my home, 'Chez Dizz' with a castle in it :smt061


https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/t1/77133_10202431144076235_1028563867_n.jpg

I'm still giggling about Dizz' comp entry. Really nice lateral thinking!

[Richie]

Newcastle

http://img811.imageshack.us/img811/382/jhrd.jpg

[dizzyblonde]

I'm still giggling about Dizz' comp entry. Really nice lateral thinking!

Well Kenzie asked in this thread if it had to be a real castle, and Richie said it was open to interpretation. ;)

[Brettus]

Haggis, is that REALLY the name of the castle and if so was it owned by a once infamous outlaw that turned good or something? :D

[Matt-EUC]

Newcastle

http://img811.imageshack.us/img811/382/jhrd.jpg

Glad you liked my idea...

[missyburd]

Puny, I didn't even know Pickering had a castle! You learn something new every day :)

[punyXpress]

Yep: if the Indian & the church weren't in the way, I could see it from here.
( unless a double decker stops outside )

[Brettus]

For shame Richie, you didn't fully commit! couldn't you have sacrificed ONE door for the sake of the shot? LOL :D
Nice idea and that face is so right!

Really glad to see everyone is getting so creative already!

[haggis]

Haggis, is that REALLY the name of the "astle and if so was it owned by a once infamous outlaw that turned good or something? :D

Yep, really! Quite a story behind it too.

It's the ancestral home of the Duke of Sutherland. "Boo, hiss!" :mad: Infamous, oh yes, definitely.

He was responsible for the Highland Clearances, when rich land owners evicted crofting families, destroying their homes in the process, in order to use the land for sheep farms in a massive scale. Think of it as 18th century ethnic cleansing - tens of thousands affected, and forced to restart their lives in America, Canada, Australia etc. with nothing to their names.

Such a nice bloke, lol. He commissioned a massive stone column with a statue of himself on top on the highest hill nearby so he could oversee his lands, but more so that his remaining tenants remembered to keep out of trouble or they would be next. It still stands despite numerous campaigns over the years to have it removed.

[Richie]

For shame Richie, you didn't fully commit! couldn't you have sacrificed ONE door for the sake of the shot? LOL :D
Nice idea and that face is so right!

Really glad to see everyone is getting so creative already!

Cheers Brett but I don't think the wife would have wanted one of the kitchen door broken in the name of the photo comp :)

[Richie]

Glad you liked my idea...

Always like a different interpretation on themes Matt

[Richie]

This is the Photo comp Chit chat thread...
Use this thread to chit chat in not the photo comp thread please.

Thank you.

[Richie]

was thinking this one for this months :)


http://forums.sv650.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=13594&stc=1&d=1392050708

[missyburd]

awww, an oldie but a goodie Richie lad! :)

[Sir Trev]

Changed mine now, leaving Mav and Mister C to the foot fetish fiesta.


I came across a letter the other day from an old pal from uni days. We were both in the Camera Society and got B&W film really cheap that way, the uni had it's own lab and darkroom we were allowed to use so we mucked about with our SLRs. Seeing the letter reminded me of a shot this mate took of me. Trying a long exposure he sneaked up and took a snap of me and then lined up to do the same, only I was ready this time and slowly moved my head around as the shutter clicked open. It came out really well and he had en enlargement of it made for me - wish I could find it now... So I had a go at recreating it - very easy to do with a cable release and a swing out screen on the 700 to get it square in the frame. Looks scary though so sorry about that :).

[CharleyFarley]

😝 (tongue in cheek) 😛

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/04/y6e8evyd.jpg


"Gas it w###a".........

[Matt-EUC]

OK then, as we are into March, the third month of the year, the theme for this month is...



THREE IS THE MAGIC NUMBER



Which gives you plenty of scope. Anything on a theme of three, except boring photos of three bikes lined up please. Be a little more creative!



http://forums.sv650.org/picture.php?albumid=1151&pictureid=7467


Russian dolls, how very appropriate for the current situation...

[haggis]

Haha, nice one Mr Chucca. The Applecross SV graveyard I believe. :-)

[carelesschucca]

It sure is :-)

[Richie]

run for your lives.. the Daleks are coming...

http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd86/Ch00ie/DSC_4460.jpg

[Sir Trev]

Nearly a week in and no entries to the May photo comp... Have an idea for a silly shot with some (photo) rules broken but need a nice day to set it up. Have none of you come up with any ideas??

[Ch00]

Nearly a week in and no entries to the May photo comp... Have an idea for a silly shot with some (photo) rules broken but need a nice day to set it up. Have none of you come up with any ideas??

I had not seen it appear.

Thinking caps on!!!!

[keith_d]

I'm off to Egypt for a diving holiday soon. I'll try and break a few rules while I'm there.

Keith.

[Littlepeahead]

Rictus took it I believe.

[Matt-EUC]

Me on a hire bike at AR10.

The hire contract stated the bike could not be used to attend or participate in any organised motorcycle group ride or event.
I'm sure they would have had a heart attack had they known there would be 104 bikes on the Saturday rideout.


I can't remember who took this pic so if you do, please let me know.

http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s507/thebanannaman/8d41c899-b975-488c-9def-267af539b4b0_zps8c462d31.jpg


You'd better be at AR14. No excuses.

[Bibio]

holy moly, that looks the spitting image of my mate Mark :smt119

[dirtydog]

holy moly, that looks the spitting image of my mate Mark :smt119

It's definitely me :wink:

[Richie]

Shooting "into the light"...
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2916/13972960429_922d73bec4_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/nhK5jR)P1120183 (https://flic.kr/p/nhK5jR) by ticklinjock - the plough (https://www.flickr.com/people/91132679@N00/), on Flickr


:P lol... Naughty... lol

[BanannaMan]

bananna man for me (mainly for the story behind it)


Thanks for vote Dave!
The pic is nothing special except that it was taken by Rictus.

More on the story:

Ed picked me up at the airport and the first stop just a few minutes away was Hunt's in Manchester to pick up the bike.
We were about ten feet from walking in the door when I said to Ed, Er...don't mention anything about the .org or the AR or they won't let me hire the bike."
For the next two seconds, the look on his face was priceless!!!
As if I had told him we were about to rob a bank. LOL
But then he assured me not to worry and yes, sure enough, they also questioned him as to whether we would be attending a 'group event' and bless him, he had to cover for me!
Thanks Ed.

[Brettus]

Hmm, circles, could be interesting. Looking forward to putting some thought in, just hope I have a good one!

Game on Org, game on!

[Matt-EUC]

Bonus points for donuts. With the bike/car still doing more.


Sent via the medium of interpretative dance.

[Sir Trev]

Bonus points for donuts. With the bike/car still doing more.


Sent via the medium of interpretative dance.



Have you been watching Fast n Loud on Discovery too much?


We can all find some odd circles to take pics of - they're everywhere. Hopefully we'll get a bumper entry this month as it should be simple to find something interesting.

[Matt-EUC]

Bonus points for engagement rings then. During the proposal.


Sent via the medium of interpretative dance.

[BanannaMan]

Will it go round in circles?
Will it fly high like a bird up in the sky?

[Matt-EUC]

Who, superman?


Sent via the medium of interpretative dance.

[BanannaMan]

just an old song

[Matt-EUC]

So is THIS (http://youtu.be/ZGk4AKOwJbc)


Sent via the medium of interpretative dance.

[Brettus]

Damn, was looking forward to entering this month but just couldn't get the opportunity and time to coincide I'm afraid, it seems to be so rarely dark at the moment! Bravo to all entrants though, I love the variation of images in the common theme.

Been way too busy recently with work but it is slowly easing off and I want to get and take some compelling images, I'll be back to show off my latest shots and waffle at y'all soon ;) In the mean time I'm really enjoying reading and browsing, I just don't get chance to comment as often as I'd like.

[Bluepete]

I tried that image I PM'd you about Brettus, but the night just isn't long or dark enough at this time of year!

I did have another idea, but as with life after 40, the month passed too quickly and now it's too late.

Pete ;)

[Brettus]

BP: Damn, was looking forward to seeing the result.
Definitely agree on the not long or dark enough though, tried to get a milky way shot last night and after being stood in a church yard in darkest Wales at midnight (alone, I'm brave/stupid like that), I can indeed confirm it just isn't dark enough! Had hoped I'd get something at the darkest point of night but apparently not, looks like it'll only be good for August's new moon now.

I was then hoping to reenact something like this for this months shot but couldn't get a willing participant to help out.
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3812/11502640685_8b0ff136e0_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/iws3k8)
Psychadelic Tube (https://flic.kr/p/iws3k8) by Brettus - Brettnet.co.uk (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

[Ch00]

http://inframe.nikoncompetition.co.uk/Default.aspx?id=02&country=uk

A circle theme won the monthly competition on the Nikon side.

[Richie]

i like brettus better :)

[Sir Trev]

i like brettus better :)

This.


Those spinning wire wool, sparks, long exposure jobbies of Brett's are superb. Now if they can somehow be combined with the quadcopter...

[tactcom7]

This.


Those spinning wire wool, sparks, long exposure jobbies of Brett's are superb. Now if they can somehow be combined with the quadcopter...

Like this?
http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd319/tactcom7/IMG_44941.jpg

[Sir Trev]

Yes, but perhaps an overhead view from the 'copter so you see the sparks fly out in all directions across the floor. Trouble is that does mean flying at night...

[Richie]

simply attach glow sticks to it so you can see where it's location is

[tactcom7]

Yes, but perhaps an overhead view from the 'copter so you see the sparks fly out in all directions across the floor. Trouble is that does mean flying at night...

Or indoors in an (abandoned) warehouse perhaps? :mrgreen:

[Brettus]

Hah just caught up on this after a monstrous day at work. Thanks for the compliments guys. :-) I'll be back with more soon, also planning an epic photographical all nighter in Wales late next month. Stay tuned, it could be cool. (Disclaimer: it's equally likely not to be though ;-))

Anyway, quadcopter and steel wool... Unfortunately no quadcopter is stable enough for long exposures, my pictures only come out well when there is LOTS of sun as it is, murky days just don't cut it. No amount of money could compensate it either unfortunately.

But i have had a couple of ideas that I need to investigate thanks to the comments.

Congrats to Jambo BTW, first solo winner in a while :-)

[jambo]

New theme is now up, thank you all for the votes, first time in a while I've managed to use any time to take some pictures!

Hopefully this month will be fairly inclusive, I know we've run some similar ones in the past but it gets hard to think of something truly original :D

Jambo

[Ch00]

The month is ticking on, we need more entries!!

[Littlepeahead]

What about if you were actually photographing Strictly being filmed? (Natalie Lowe and Michael Vaughan in this case). I don't actually watch the show.

http://forums.sv650.org/picture.php?albumid=1193&pictureid=7634

[Matt-EUC]

Was sat on the couch watching telly when I got a call to see if I wanted to play golf. Wasn't sure I could be bothered, but glad I did on such a lovely evening. Quick phone snap as I was lining up my putt...

http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u472/fac83ajc/IMG_1913.jpg (http://s1069.photobucket.com/user/fac83ajc/media/IMG_1913.jpg.html)




Nice photo but I feel it would have been nicer without the shadow.

Must try harder. ;)

[AJC]

Yeah agreed, but to be honest it wasn't thought about. I was looking at the putt and got a text message, looked at that then decided to snap the view :)...

[Sir Trev]

Yeah agreed, but to be honest it wasn't thought about. I was looking at the putt and got a text message, looked at that then decided to snap the view :)...

"Oh sorry, just getting a text. Did that put you off your drive?" You naughty person you!!

[Geodude]

I could have been watching strictly.........n feeling sorry for myself, but instead I 'chose' to get over my second laperotomy by getting out n about/up in the woods/hills with the dogs......n getting back to work 14 weeks post op!!!! ��


http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/12/a8e3u5a2.jpg








"Gas it w###a".........



Ouch Charley looks a bit sore that, my old man has same. Get that lad of yours to buy you a decent pair of socks bud :p ;)

[CharleyFarley]

They're Hospital issue 😂


"Gas it w###a".........

[Geodude]

Tight buggers could have give you some less holey ones ;)





Ps I know they're meant to be like that ;)

[Bibio]

Brettus your entry is just superb, almost a full rainbow effect. stunning :-)

[Ch00]

What did you use for the effects?

[Brettus]

Thanks, I really tried, you wouldn't imagine how many attempts it took. It'd have been easier if I'd have had voice activated shutter (AKA a friend helping) so I'd get lined up and try it but I kept getting closer to what I wanted. The 7 arches helped reinforce the rainbow notion. Shame the light strip doesn't do the colours in order but I can't complain, it is rather flexible in what it does.

Same location that I've used before but it meant I knew what to expect and it seemed like a good idea at the time.....

All the time keeping an eye on the single point of entry into the building for any neer-do-wells. Was OK until walking through the woods back to the car and my mind conjured up the thought "you can see great ahead of you, but what if someone is behind you?" not helpful brain! A quick glance back with the head torch and a recomposing of my resolve then I was almost on the tarmac of the sealed off road running to the place so I could hear any extra footsteps better.

Really like the place though, such a large open space but supported by what would be a solid wall but for the arches. I wonder what it'd be like to go in there in the day, spend an hour or two brushing it out and then be a lot more open to different light effects and not dodging human detritus left behind by bored revellers.

[Brettus]

What did you use for the effects?

http://www.beamled.com/biard-5-meter-300-led-rgb-3528-strip-lights-kit-with-power-supply-controller.html?gclid=Cj0KEQjw_42eBRDHqcG1psmtneEB EiQAWPL8WIKsMj0uABFnWDlKhDdk5wlnOFADif550Zkyg47bfP 8aAr388P8HAQ
one of these, or one like it anyway, cheaper ebay jobby.
Cut the cable off the power brick and wired it in to some croc clips, stashed a leisure battery in my rucksack (100ah size, bigger than an SV battery!) it was all I had that had charge in it. cable out of that and remote held in other hand.

holding it taut and pointing toward the camera was the hardest part. I've got a plan for Mk2, more ebay purchases inbound ;)

[Bibio]

an old collapsible car areal should do the trick, light strong and small.

[punyXpress]

. . . or a poacher's fishing rod?

[Sir Trev]

Mark - looks like you got some nice shots at Farnborough. Don't know why but I thought the Vulcan To The Skies folks had run low on funds and we were not going to see the beautiful old girl flying any more. Glad to see that is not the case!

[Mark_h]

As usual they say this is the last chance to see it. I think it needs some sort of air worthiness certificate next year which is tougher than usual so may not happen. I recon the Vulcan display this year was tamer than previous years but I guess when you are in something that old you have to take it easy.

[Viney]

They said that last year Mark. I think its just a ploy to get more funds and good on them.

[Brettus]

Shawthing, really liking that entry. Another type of shot I'm weak at, the situational one. Conveys a story, really like it.

(sorry to monopolise the forum today, I'm not in work and vowed to have a restful day in the holiday let today)

[andrewsmith]

I don't know whether to change my pic for the photo comp to this

https://scontent-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/v/t1.0-9/10252032_876780405648_3042694382973712177_n.jpg?oh =cdad723e6bb88b9e305b6497f9286184&oe=54513649

[BanannaMan]

I think the one here is better however be warned , bike pics don't usually fair all that well in the photo comp.

[Brettus]

I feel I need more steps on the podium this month as so many interesting shots and stories.
Really interesting choice of topic Jambo!

[andrewsmith]

Agreed. I can't really decide this month either

written with a biro

[Geodude]

Where's your shot taken Andy?

[andrewsmith]

Narbiyl on the isle of man

written with a biro

[Littlepeahead]

I'm going to try and take something interesting for this month's theme, it's a great choice. It did make me think of this pic taken by Verna and a word of warning - if ever Jaime asks 'Do you you have any electronic devices about your person?' while you are standing next to a child's paddling pool don't answer - just run away - fast! It's not so much on the water as under it.

http://forums.sv650.org/picture.php?albumid=1193&pictureid=7655

[Matt-EUC]

Fill the paddling pool with mud, then wrestle with DB. Pics/film or it didn't happen.


Sent via the medium of interpretive dance.

[Geodude]

Fill the paddling pool with mud, then wrestle with DB. Pics/film or it didn't happen.


Sent via the medium of interpretive dance.
What utter filth you perv :smt018










Ps front row ticket for me please ;)

[Littlepeahead]

What isn't apparent from that photo is there is more gin in Jaime than there is water in that pool. Good thing my watch is a cheap Swatch. I had to travel home in a rather odd assortment of Verna's clothes.

[dkid]

So photo comp thread appears to be closed?

[Geodude]

So photo comp thread appears to be closed?
Yep its closed for me too :confused: