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Challenge 14: "So Green Is My Valley" - Winners chosen

Posted: Fri Aug 21, 2009 12:45 pm
by aster
Wlcome to a new challenge everyone! :D

For challenge 14 we're asked to show off just how green our valley is... :)

Every aspect of land that bears a beautiful green that gives the impression of extending forever.


Enjoy! And best of luck to us all!

Yildiz


Specifications:

* Last day for submissions is 20 September 2009
* You can submit as many samples as you like
* Please adhere to the rules of the forum for photo sizes.

Re: Challenge 14: "So Green Is My Valley..."

Posted: Sat Aug 22, 2009 12:23 am
by Birma
Ok, I'll try and kick this one off. The valley in question here is the Severn valley, in Worcestershire, from the Malvern Hills.
Green Valley.jpg
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Tamrom 17-50, f18, 1/40sec, focal length 17mm, ISO200. Some pp in PSE7.

Re: Challenge 14: "So Green Is My Valley..."

Posted: Sat Aug 22, 2009 2:09 am
by David Kilpatrick
Here is one of my best selling prints locally, as also a reasonably good stock seller - the Eildon Hills from Scott's View, the Tweed Valley in the foreground.
scottsview4web.jpg
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David

Re: Challenge 14: "So Green Is My Valley..."

Posted: Sat Aug 22, 2009 4:56 am
by bakubo
Bacharach am Rhein, Germany

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Re: Challenge 14: "So Green Is My Valley..."

Posted: Sat Aug 22, 2009 6:36 am
by david antony
Looking south in the Fraser Valley B.C. April/09


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Re: Challenge 14: "So Green Is My Valley..."

Posted: Sat Aug 22, 2009 11:08 am
by aster
No surprises here, as each photo is magnificent in its own right! :D

Absolutely well done. There are just so many ways to catch a good glimpse of greens all in their own setting and these are good examples: city amongst the greens; pastures bordered with iconic trees; hills giving rise to the landscapes covered with various greens.

David;
With which Alpha model did you shoot this photo? The resolution of the overall image and colour range is remarkable.

Thanks everyone!

Yildiz

Re: Challenge 14: "So Green Is My Valley..."

Posted: Sat Aug 22, 2009 11:41 am
by David Kilpatrick
I was cheating - actually taken on the Sony DSC-R1. I thought it was an Alpha 100 shot because it's in which shots from that period, but I had the R1 to test for a short time. That was a completely unique camera and Sony's decision to scrap it because the Alpha range arrived was very sad. Future developments of the R1 could have included HD video and it would have been unbeatable.

David

Re: Challenge 14: "So Green Is My Valley..."

Posted: Sat Aug 22, 2009 12:11 pm
by aster
David Kilpatrick wrote:I was cheating - actually taken on the Sony DSC-R1. I thought it was an Alpha 100 shot because it's in which shots from that period, but I had the R1 to test for a short time. That was a completely unique camera and Sony's decision to scrap it because the Alpha range arrived was very sad. Future developments of the R1 could have included HD video and it would have been unbeatable.

David

Thanks for the clarification. :)
That's indeed a unique camera. It's a pity Sony didn't want 'unbeatable' cameras around with the arrival of the Alpha branding and progress. Many will remember the R1 as the sole reason that warmed their hearts and photography to Sony's DSLRs; they expected more to be in store for them with the Alphas, though there are some disappointments voiced concerning the handling of the Alpha progression.

And thanks for the photo because it speaks volumes for quality in many aspects of photography. ( And of course there's no disqualification for the challenge... :) )

Yildiz

Re: Challenge 14: "So Green Is My Valley..."

Posted: Sat Aug 22, 2009 6:41 pm
by Winston
1023 pixel wide image rejected.

"Your images may only be up to 1024 pixels wide"

Re: Challenge 14: "So Green Is My Valley..."

Posted: Sat Aug 22, 2009 10:18 pm
by david antony
Near Darfield B.C. Showing area's of selective logging.


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Re: Challenge 14: "So Green Is My Valley..."

Posted: Sun Aug 23, 2009 5:44 am
by aster
Winston wrote:1023 pixel wide image rejected.

"Your images may only be up to 1024 pixels wide"

Hi Winston,

I just uploaded a 1023 pixel wide 'test' image to "Enjoy the fresh air!" challenge thread and went through successfully. The image is being hosted by ImageShack.
Bakubo's photos are smaller in size always too and the forum seems fine with those as well. So, maybe something else may be at fault and hopefully David Kilpatrick will have the answer.

http://www.photoclubalpha.com/forum/vie ... 930#p27930

Yildiz

Re: Challenge 14: "So Green Is My Valley..."

Posted: Sun Aug 23, 2009 6:22 am
by Winston
This is one of my favorite images made with my KM-7D.

Ola Valley Squall
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KM-7D: 1/500s f/11.0 at 35.0mm iso400 full exif

I don't know why I couldn't put this up this morning...tried a half-dozen times. Must have been a temporary glitch.

Re: Challenge 14: "So Green Is My Valley..."

Posted: Sun Aug 23, 2009 6:46 am
by aster
That's a beauty Winston! :D

Worth all the trouble...and I'm happy that we finally can see it. Your photos always have the ingredients of beautiful story-telling in just one frame: there's a lot going on in there

Thanks


David Antony;

Yet an other wonderful shot! Greens of playfull textures topped with snowy peaks....Like the icing on a delicious cake! :D

Thanks

Yildiz

Re: Challenge 14: "So Green Is My Valley..."

Posted: Sun Aug 23, 2009 7:35 am
by david antony
Very nice Winston, well worth the wait. :^)

Re: Challenge 14: "So Green Is My Valley..."

Posted: Sun Aug 23, 2009 2:03 pm
by Dr. Harout
david antony wrote:Very nice Winston, well worth the wait. :^)
I second that.