Challenge #42: "Summer Moved On.."- ended

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!

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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.
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Re: Challenge #42: "Summer Moved On.."- ends Aug 30

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Lovely summery pictures here :D . Here is something that makes me think of late summer.

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Re: Challenge #42: "Summer Moved On.."- ends Aug 30

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Found these to go with the blackberries :D .

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Re: Challenge #42: "Summer Moved On.."- Voting Phase

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Hello everyone, : )

Thanks to each and everyone of you for your participation! :D

Let's vote and determine our winner...

Here's the link to go and vote:

POLL: Challenge 42

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Re: Challenge #42: "Summer Moved On.."- Voting Phase

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Hello everyone and thank you for your votes that determined our winning photo for this challenge. : )

There were some very beautiful shots and they deserve praise as much as the winner's does but as your votes said the last words, David Antony with his "Along The Dike" is the winner.

Congratulations David! :D

And thank you everyone for your kind participation. : ))

Yildiz

"Along The Dike" by David Antony.
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Congratulations DA - your photo has a great sky and the silhouette balances it nicely :D

Thanks to Yildiz of course for organising the challenege. On to Autumn!
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Re: Challenge #42: "Summer Moved On.."- ended

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Congrats David and as always thank you for a wonderful work Yildiz.
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Just seen the blackberries, Birma. Really like them.
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Re: Challenge #42: "Summer Moved On.."- ended

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Thank you, Birma and Dr. Harout. :D

And a big thanks to all that participated! That's how everything begins...


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Congrats David and thank you Aster to support this all over the years :-)

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Thanks guys, thanks again Yildiz. Somehow you make everyone feel like a winner in these challenges with the your kind manner & comments.
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Re: Challenge #42: "Summer Moved On.."- ended

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InTheSky wrote:Congrats David and thank you Aster to support this all over the years :-)

Frank

Thank YOU Frank. :D

Please just bear in mind that you're very much welcome to take the initiative and start a challenge with a title of your own any time you wish. I'm pretty sure there are subjects that are of interest to you which other members will happily join in. : )
david antony wrote:Thanks guys, thanks again Yildiz. Somehow you make everyone feel like a winner in these challenges with the your kind manner & comments.
You're welcome! :D

At the end of the day, photography is such a subjective form of art that one's bound to realize that actually "everyone's a winner". : ) The uniqueness in style and observation of subject matter make each photographer a winner; if not in actual in mainstream day-to-day photography then definitely in their own world.

Thanks for the encouraging kind words! : ) You bear in mind that you can start a challenge of your own any time you wish as well please...

I honestly am looking forward to everyone's Autumn sets for the currently running challenge; the colours may already be turning hazel and crimson in some parts of the world. : )

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