HHAD photo competition IV

Randy Cornhole · Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2008 10:21 pm Post subject:

Everyone thinks their own photo's are the best, its human nature. Personally I dont really care what other people think (well I do a little bit) But I like taking them so I will still keep on taking them. There is an old saying that is rather apt, it go's - 'one persons decorations are another persons skip fodder' (or something like that) Its well worth remembering.
Lets all keep enjoying doing what we like.
On a side not I think the photo comp needs some catagory's. like fish photo's or pics of people. The weirder the better in my opinion.
This months comp is pictures of street dog's say... or a pic of life in a market. It would make people go out and take new snaps... Just a thought. Very Happy

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buksida · Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2008 10:23 pm Post subject:

Well said guys, it would be nice if some of the people that griped about these photos actually submitted their own ones - it does seem to be the same few people (myself included). Its not a competition for pros, there are no Pulitzer winners here, just a bit of fun which would be a shame if it stopped.
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Jockey · Ace Joined: 27 Jan 2003 Posts: 1645

How about cows arses? A bit abstract but interesting and amusing?

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STEVE G · Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2008 10:45 pm Post subject:

Yes, and don’t worry about my comment; I’ve had one vote total out of two entries so far, and this time around I didn’t have time to work out the re-sizing bit that I have to re-learn every month!

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caller · Ace Joined: 04 Jun 2005 Posts: 1721 Location: Londonistan

Well I did enter the first one!

I would have entered more but one of the rules is it can't have been shown elsewhere, some of mine have, like the one below - well it's one of Mrs C's actually, it looks like someone's in there to me!!!

I'm no ace photographer and use an Olympus digital compact thingy and I loved No.3 as I said in my post. It actually irked me the horizen wasn't level - I kept looking at it until it distracted me from the view - sorry.

I was aware of which photo was Randy's as he posted others from the same concert and it's a great photo, I just felt another was more attractive to me.

I knew which one was your photo Dawn, from a report on the train trip, I don't think you have to worry about the horizen with that shot! Smile

And as a result, I'm looking forward to going there in April, what better compliment is there than that?

I didn't mean to upset anyone - honest! thumbs up

redzonerocker · Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2008 6:53 am Post subject: cows

redzonerocker · Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2008 7:04 am Post subject: photo

to all those that have entered the photo competitions, good on you all thumbs up

constructive criticism is always welcome!! it is only a bit of fun after all & long may it continue to be that.
like most other entrants, i don't carry a tripod & super zoom lens around with me so my photos will always be just snapshots & not anywhere near the professional standard some hhad members seem to demand Confused

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DawnHRD · Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2008 7:33 am Post subject:

Just to clarify (esp to Jockey) I am not upset that I did not/am not do(ing) any better in the competition. I know my photo's not the best on there - hell, even I didn't vote for it. I voted for the one that I thought was best (11, though I liked 9, too). I loved the way the light was captured in no.11.

I just didn't like the negativity/'constructive' criticism. I thought it would put off new people from trying the competition. Even complete amateurs can sometimes get a good pic & why should they be put off from displaying it because it's not artistically up to grade? Maybe there should be 2 comps. One for the perfect artistic shots and another for those 'lucky' shots that complete amateurs can come up with.
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redzonerocker · Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2008 8:09 am Post subject: photo comp

i voted for number 9. i just like that particular type of viewshot & besides the fact i think it was better than mine, i wouldn't feel comfortable voting for my own entry!! Confused

11 entries & 33 voters so far, i assume there will be a few more entries next competition??

for those about to snap, we salute you!!! Cheers

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ozuncle · Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2008 9:51 am Post subject:

Great photos.
Went for 3.
I think if you can't say something nice about the photos, don't say anything.
Can you tell us all where the photos (scenic) were taken please.
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KelpieKiss · Specialist Joined: 17 Oct 2007 Posts: 222

How about a category for most f@cked up dog? I think I'd win with this:

DawnHRD · Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2008 3:04 pm Post subject:

Sorry, Kelpiekiss - got a feeling with the 10's of photos I've got (including some really horrific ones) through my work. I'd win that one hands down Wink

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Where does that dog live? It's got a really bad case of mange by the looks of it (possibly a yeast infection too), but can be treated (if it can be approached).
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KelpieKiss · Specialist Joined: 17 Oct 2007 Posts: 222

It lives in the little village near the railway tracks at Khao Takiab but I think it must have died cause I haven't seen it lately.