I would like to thank each one who participated. I have been hoping that the number would start to increase in the fortnights.  I really enjoy the photo comps, so let’s keep going in the right direction, and encourage some of our other members to participate.  
 
 

Book/Books

Mixed Fiction  
GlynM
 
Thanks Glyn for the great splash of colour, you have given me.
Well I ask for books and here is your own personal library, or at least some of it. I can see this library is well used as it is very busy. The books are put wherever there is space.
 
I like the lighting and lighting is often what makes a photo great.  Your composure is pleasing, and the focus excellent.  The colour just bounces off the photo and it is delightful. 
 

 
Old Book,Older Words
RPLSF
 
 I loved the little book. A WOW shot for me
 
It was great to see the thumb as it let me know just how small this book is. The thumb seemed to belong to a laboring, working person. It suited the book so well as the book also looks well worked and worn. It really made this photo go from a good shot to a great piece of photography.
 
 I think the saturation is heavy , but it bring out all the details , so in this photo it works well for my taste.
 
I like how you open the book first pages . it made for a nice composure. The focus is wonderfully done. And the black background does keeps your attention on the book and nothing else.
 
 Thanks for taking the time to include the miniature photos. It was fantastic to see the differ angles and show that this book is really tiny.
 
I am too old to read such a small book!  They don't make bi-focal that strong. Haha. 
 
 
 
 
I LOVE BOOKS
geordie01
                
It was clever to do the heart shape pages and I love your creativity.
On the right hand side, I liked how the books edge was so well focused and the light brought out the golden hues. It is attractive. The angle lets the words on the left become blurred. The whole composure and crop made this photo work very well. Using the black backdrop was a great choice as it keep the focus, once again, on the book itself.  Nicely done.
 
 
 
Cooking the Books
sandinista 
 
A cook book...yummm! I loved angle and composure. The eye is drawn into the photo, however I found no focus point as to where I can stop and rest, so the pictures keeps my eyes roaming all around. I found that a distraction.
 
The open pages are a wonderful creative idea and of course it shows us that it is a cook book. The deep red background in the upper right hand side is another distraction. It might have been best to have your background solid white or black. You’re right on topic and I found your lighting perfectly done.  Thank you for your entry, always great to see different ideas
 
 
Auld Lang Syne
alexfilipov  
 
The way you allowed the light to fall on the signed book was great. It is the first place my eyes fall when I look at the photo Great, I do find the corner shadow on the page wee bit distracting, (only a bit) ! I liked the way the two center books are in focus, even though the photo is busy, your control on the focus and lighting help it not to be overwhelming.
Thank you for sharing a part of your Terry Pratchett collection, especially when it is so beloved.  
 
 
Never Too Young for Books
JudithAnn 
 
I love children and it always great to see books being introduce at an early age. As you said one is never too young .
 
The lighting is great, the focus is well done, and the background is not distracting. I am drawn to the baby in your photo, yet my eyes go immediately to what has capture her, THE BOOK.  The photo is warm and inviting.
 
Light Reading
Woj   

Now that is how my book looks when I come back to pick it up and continue reading it.  The photo captures the pure pleasure of reading.  COZY!!.
 
The lamp lighting is inviting and the ambulant colour really warms up the photo. The light shining downward really bring out the words in the title.
 
I really enjoyed the way this photo is cropped.  It is one of those examples of how the angles can take a photo from ordinary and make it great!  The shadowing is very strong, but it also makes it mysterious. The left side of the lamp is very soft and I am not sure if I like that or not?  I would love to see how it feels if it were all sharp.
 
The photo has a nice creativity to it.  It radiates the feeling of, “I must get back to my book.  Nicely done.

 
 
Just a reminder that I am judging and using my experiences, and it is just an opinion, as it comes down to my personal taste on each photo. Here are the winning photos of this fornights Competition.
 
 
FIRST PLACE : RPLSF - Old Book , Older Words
 
SECOND PLACE : Alexfilipov - Auld Lang Syne
 
THIRD PLACE:  JudithAnn - Never Too Young for Books
 
Highly Recommended : Geordie01 - I Love Books
 
 
Thank You:
Darlene

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Nov. 16 2011
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Lens 18-55mm
ISO 400
Focal lenght 40mm
Aperture f/4.5
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This is the open book for discussion ...

We all have them...... Books I am looking for photos of a book , or books. Your imagination is the limit , photo processing is fine, as long as there is a book or books in the photo.

The usual rules apply. The image has to be taken with a Pentax camera or Samsung DSLR equivalent and be shot within the duration of this competition. Please include camera details and shooting time and date with your image.
The competition will close at 6pm GMT on Wednesday, November 16th 2011

Sorry JudithAnn took your frist place, if only I didn't open my front door. I must say thank you for first place Dr. Orloff. I usaully fix the red eyes as you said rather befits the vampier. Congratulations to the winners Now time for a new topic.

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Oct 31, 2011
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ISO 200
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focal length 37.5mm
aperture f/4.5

Just outside my door

Congratulation Doc Orloff First Place Well deserved , It sure was a wow factor. The entries were all well done enjoyed each one . Thanks JA for feeling my picture had quality in spite of the fact It was incredible hard to see the difference in size. And thanks for the BIG tip You always do an awesome adjudication

Thanks Northgrain for the great judging , alot of super photos. WOW I also liked Dinneenp But must say DrOrloff was amazing to me. Congradeulation to 1st Aliengrove. See above. Although I can't see it at all

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Date Sept.11,2011
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Aperture f/8
Focal length 63mm
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Taken Sept.09,2011
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ISO 100
focal length 50mm / 47.5
aperture f/5.6
shutter speed 4.0s /1.0s
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