Weekly Competition # 40 "Upside Down"
Posted 14/04/2008 - 02:07
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congrats to the winners.
Kudos to the judge. (I secretly hope I'll never win, cause I'd hate to have to be a judge).
Slugs, can't handle their beer.....
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Kudos to the judge. (I secretly hope I'll never win, cause I'd hate to have to be a judge).
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A SLUG! Are you trying to wind me up! That my friend, is a SNAIL, crawling up a piece of glass. You will probably be receiving a call in the very near future from Lilly who is very passionate about these much maligned creatures!
yeah there's a difference alright.....A SLUG! Are you trying to wind me up! That my friend, is a SNAIL, crawling up a piece of glass. You will probably be receiving a call in the very near future from Lilly who is very passionate about these much maligned creatures!
Slugs, can't handle their beer.....
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Fired many shots. Didn't kill anything.
Posted 14/04/2008 - 07:04
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Excellent judging Chirpy.
This was a hard one - so was the topic I think
Congrats to the big G....
This was a hard one - so was the topic I think
Congrats to the big G....
Posted 14/04/2008 - 07:43
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One flabbergasted George, well done Sir!
And a nice bit of judging by the way!
George knows what to do next....
And a nice bit of judging by the way!
George knows what to do next....
Best regards, John
Posted 14/04/2008 - 07:59
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I thought Tyr's entry was outstanding.
So did I.I thought Tyr's entry was outstanding.
G
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Posted 14/04/2008 - 08:25
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Congratulations to George and a big thank you to Chirpy for his speedy and well considered judging.
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Posted 14/04/2008 - 08:36
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Hyram - I really like the composition and colours in this picture. After pictures of animals, water is probably my next favourite photographic subject matter. One slight frustration which you had no control over - what is the name on the boat? It just keeps pulling my eye in I don't know if it was possible, but the crop feels quite tight and I do wish I could see a bit more of the mast and rigging.
The submitted picture is less than 1/3 of the original (basically the bottom third). I played around with various versions, including options that included part of the boat the right way up to give the photo a point of reference, but this version seemed to work better because at first glance it has the appearance of a boat upside down, sinking into the water.Hyram - I really like the composition and colours in this picture. After pictures of animals, water is probably my next favourite photographic subject matter. One slight frustration which you had no control over - what is the name on the boat? It just keeps pulling my eye in I don't know if it was possible, but the crop feels quite tight and I do wish I could see a bit more of the mast and rigging.
As the photo is of my own boat, I was keen for the name to remain well obscured.
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Posted 14/04/2008 - 09:01
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Well done George, as Chirpy said the perfect combination of a seal, water and upside down. A pity that your computer was out of commission during last week's wildlife competition.
Many thanks to Chirpy for his well thought out judging.
I can almost see a sub-competition developing for the speediest posting of results
Many thanks to Chirpy for his well thought out judging.
I can almost see a sub-competition developing for the speediest posting of results
Belinda B.
Posted 14/04/2008 - 09:07
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Well done George, as Chirpy said the perfect combination of a seal, water and upside down. A pity that your computer was out of commission during last week's wildlife competition.
Many thanks to Chirpy for his well thought out judging.
I can almost see a sub-competition developing for the speediest posting of results
I am a certainty to win that as I am 10hrs ahead of you guys. Well done George, as Chirpy said the perfect combination of a seal, water and upside down. A pity that your computer was out of commission during last week's wildlife competition.
Many thanks to Chirpy for his well thought out judging.
I can almost see a sub-competition developing for the speediest posting of results
Maybe the only thing i win
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Posted 14/04/2008 - 09:22
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A SLUG! Are you trying to wind me up! That my friend, is a SNAIL,
My sincere apologies for my Gastropoda mistake - especially to the gastropod in question. Which reminds me - I need to put those Nemaslug onto the flower beds
A SLUG! Are you trying to wind me up! That my friend, is a SNAIL,
Posted 14/04/2008 - 12:43
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Well done George and great judging Chirpy.
Nice entries from all.
Rgds,
Gary.
Nice entries from all.
Rgds,
Gary.
Posted 14/04/2008 - 13:43
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Thanks for the thoughtful feedback, Chirpy, and congrats to George!
Cheers!
Cheers!
Keith
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Posted 15/04/2008 - 10:27
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For Lilly
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How very kind of you and what a perfectly delightful combination, mono + snail, I will pass on your wonderfully well captured and flattering portrait to the snail fraternity. For Lilly
K10D / Sigma 105 / 1/90sec at f/16 / ISO800
I am sure they will be delighted to know I am not the only snail supporter! I love the angle and crop too, well done that man a truly original shot!
As to certain persons mistaking slugs for snails, one can only pity them
Have a nice day, Lilly
Posted 15/04/2008 - 15:43
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My opinion of snails is similar to WC Fields' views on children. It's how you cook them that counts.
Lashings of parsley, plenty of butter, and a good measure of garlic. Yum.
G
Lashings of parsley, plenty of butter, and a good measure of garlic. Yum.
G
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A SLUG! Are you trying to wind me up! That my friend, is a SNAIL, crawling up a piece of glass. You will probably be receiving a call in the very near future from Lilly who is very passionate about these much maligned creatures!
Aside from the incorrect identification, thanks for the comments - I was quite pleased with the result - it was far more interesting than the colour version.
Well done to George and to all the other entrants and well done on the turn around with posting the results too.
Steve.
PS. 'Boyo' is going to be one happy chappy tomorrow - beating his father in his first competition
Congats to your son on his third place, he will be giving you tips before long
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