A photo challenge starting January 5th 2009. One image only, normal size restrictions apply (1000 pixel maximum width or height recommended - if vertical we suggest 700 pixels maximum width). No followup images (comparisons) except by those who have not already posted their one image. Discussion welcome - please only repeat images in discussion posts if absolutely essential. Aster has been appointed moderator of this forum in recognition of her commitment to making it great fun. This does not prevent others from setting challenges!
Forum rules
One image only, normal size restrictions apply (1000 pixel maximum width or height recommended - if vertical we suggest 700 pixels maximum width). No followup images (comparisons) except by those who have not already posted their one image. Discussion welcome - please only repeat images in discussion posts if absolutely essential. Participants should provide basic camera data (body, lens, ISO, mode, exposure over-ride or WB settings), and details of raw processing and subsequent PP.
As usual, the submitted photos are pretty challenging to select from. There were 12 submissions in total and the polls will be run in two parts. Then there'll be a FINAL POLL, to which only the photos with highest vote rates will enter,so we can determine the winner.
Please vote in both parts to ensure a fair poll. : )
David Kilpatrick wrote:Three rather scary close encounters Frank! Lovely lighting and colour quality, not to mention excellent distribution of sharpness.
David
Thanks David and Birma, I'm trying to improve my Macro skill picture after picture. The first two are crop near than 100% on the picture. Probably the next A77 will be better for this kind of work (instead having to play the gymnast to go on the floor and try to keep the good angle of view with the A900 View finder).
Frank
Frank
A7 (R, S & R II) + NEX 3N ( and few lenses )
Your lovely shot which I had taken the liberty to name- rather shamelessy, I must say- is the winner of this challenge. I hope you don't mind.
Thanks to every one of our participating members who showcased yet an other bunch of hidden photos and voters who determined the winner. : ) We certainly had a good time.
Yildiz, thanks for coming up with a good name for the photo.
Thank you, Henry for thinking so!
I just presumed that it was a 'she' ...but maybe those eyes belong to a 'he' ?
Birma wrote:Well deserved Henry, great picture. Another great challenge Yildiz
Thank you, Birma.
With your latest vacation still in the going and yielding such glorious shots, you could start a 'Skye Challenge' and win too. : ) Such a natural beauty resource that provides in abundance...
Fell in love with the islands and their surrounding seascape.
