Point & Shoot Contest #33 - B&W

Bart · 07-06-2010, 10:42 PM

THEME - "B&W"

I thought it might be a good idea to go for a broad theme. Might be extra difficult to judge but perhaps we'll get a good number of participants this way.
The theme is perhaps not all that original but it's up to you to address this with all the creativity you can muster

Since we're a bit late in the month to start and this period is vacation time for a lot of folks, I would let this contest run till the end of August.
So everybody can join in

.

Oh, and don't be afraid of some "grain" in the pictures...

THE RULES
1. Have fun!
2. No 35mm, APS, or 4/3 SLR/DSLR cameras allowed. 110 film SLRs, 35mm and smaller rangefinder/viewfindercameras are allowed. No medium or large format cameras allowed.
3. Entries will close on August 29th, 2010.
4. Maximum image dimensions are 800x800 pixels.
5. List camera brand, model with entry for all to see.
6. THEME: "B&W"
7. Max of 3 photographs per person.
8. Post processing is fine.
9. Winner will set up and judge next contest.

Let's see your entries, people!

unixrevolution · 07-07-2010, 01:54 AM

This sounds fun. Maybe if I go back to a film camera for this one I'll get some awesome results like I did for the Composition contest.

Bart · 07-08-2010, 11:20 AM

Go for it, unixrevolution

By the way, people, I'll be away on holiday for the next weeks.
So little response is to be expected from me.

Hope to see some great entries when I return

unixrevolution · 07-08-2010, 12:47 PM

I have a Balda Baldamatic II and Pentax IQZoom 105WR loaded with Kodak B&W, so we shall see.

By the way, is there any additional guidance on the theme, or are we left to ponder that meaning for ourselves?

Bart · 07-08-2010, 11:08 PM

Originally posted by unixrevolution

I have a Balda Baldamatic II and Pentax IQZoom 105WR loaded with Kodak B&W, so we shall see.

By the way, is there any additional guidance on the theme, or are we left to ponder that meaning for ourselves?

You are completely free!
Some subjects are better suited to B&W than others perhaps but that is entirely up to the photographer.

G.T · 07-10-2010, 01:48 AM

And no date limit on the shot ? We can use new or old pictures from our own archives ?

Bart · 07-10-2010, 02:45 AM

Originally posted by G.T

And no date limit on the shot ? We can use new or old pictures from our own archives ?

That is correct. New or old are both fine.

unixrevolution · 07-19-2010, 10:39 AM

I have photos back from the lab. Lookin' good

I'll post them soon.

Bart · 07-27-2010, 12:01 PM

Well, I'm back from holidays.

No entries to be seen yet

I know I've set a longer period for this one but that doesn't mean you have to wait till the end - gives me some time to prepare

Come on, who wants to get things started?

G.T · 07-27-2010, 03:14 PM

Hold on, I'm trimming my B&W filters

... with one to be seen in the next few minutes.

G.T · 07-27-2010, 03:18 PM

Hello Bart, hello everybody !

Here's my first entry... I also was in vacation, and by some miracle I have some pics which look great when turned into B&W.

EXIF :
File Date 2010:07:28 06:57:12
Camera Make PENTAX
Camera Model PENTAX Optio P80
Date/Time 2010:07:27 15:20:44
Resolution 800 x 533
Color/BW Black and White
Flash Used No
Focal Length 13.9mm (35mm Equivalent: 79mm)
Exposure Time 0.0031 s (1/320)
Aperture f/4.6
ISO Equivalent 125
White Balance Auto
Metering Mode pattern

Bart · 07-28-2010, 02:18 AM

Good one, G.T!

You have the pole position

G.T · 07-28-2010, 03:29 AM

I hope I won't be the only one to run. BTW, do you prefer uploading photos to the user's gallery or leave them attached in a post (as I did) ?

Oh, and I have 2 other tries to give

Bart · 07-28-2010, 04:13 AM

Originally posted by G.T

I hope I won't be the only one to run.

Certain victory in that case

Originally posted by G.T

BTW, do you prefer uploading photos to the user's gallery or leave them attached in a post (as I did) ?

Oh, and I have 2 other tries to give

I leave that up to you. Either way is fine. You can link to another website as well: Flickr, Picassa, Smugmug, Pbase, Zenfolio,...
I think the image quality of the other options may be better than the attachments, however, depending on the size, I believe.

Looking forward to your other entries!

G.T · 07-28-2010, 04:54 AM

Originally posted by Bart

Certain victory in that case

Naaah, I don't plan to win. It would be embarrasing to me: I'd have to find a subject for the contest to come, and I have no imagination.

Originally posted by Bart

I leave that up to you. Either way is fine. You can link to another website as well: Flickr, Picassa, Smugmug, Pbase, Zenfolio,...
I think the image quality of the other options may be better than the attachments, however, depending on the size, I believe.
Looking forward to your other entries!

Got none of them, but I'll edit my post to have the image in the gallery. Then the EXIF will be included as standard.

07-06-2010, 10:42 PM	#1
Bart Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: WW community of Pentax users Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,646	Point & Shoot Contest #33 - B&W THEME - "B&W" I thought it might be a good idea to go for a broad theme. Might be extra difficult to judge but perhaps we'll get a good number of participants this way. The theme is perhaps not all that original but it's up to you to address this with all the creativity you can muster Since we're a bit late in the month to start and this period is vacation time for a lot of folks, I would let this contest run till the end of August. So everybody can join in . Oh, and don't be afraid of some "grain" in the pictures... THE RULES 1. Have fun! 2. No 35mm, APS, or 4/3 SLR/DSLR cameras allowed. 110 film SLRs, 35mm and smaller rangefinder/viewfindercameras are allowed. No medium or large format cameras allowed. 3. Entries will close on August 29th, 2010. 4. Maximum image dimensions are 800x800 pixels. 5. List camera brand, model with entry for all to see. 6. THEME: "B&W" 7. Max of 3 photographs per person. 8. Post processing is fine. 9. Winner will set up and judge next contest. Let's see your entries, people!

07-27-2010, 03:18 PM	#11
G.T Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 367	Hello Bart, hello everybody ! Here's my first entry... I also was in vacation, and by some miracle I have some pics which look great when turned into B&W. EXIF : File Date 2010:07:28 06:57:12 Camera Make PENTAX Camera Model PENTAX Optio P80 Date/Time 2010:07:27 15:20:44 Resolution 800 x 533 Color/BW Black and White Flash Used No Focal Length 13.9mm (35mm Equivalent: 79mm) Exposure Time 0.0031 s (1/320) Aperture f/4.6 ISO Equivalent 125 White Balance Auto Metering Mode pattern Last edited by G.T; 07-29-2010 at 05:19 AM.

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07-07-2010, 01:54 AM	#2
unixrevolution Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Waldorf, MD Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,861	This sounds fun. Maybe if I go back to a film camera for this one I'll get some awesome results like I did for the Composition contest.

07-08-2010, 11:20 AM	#3
Bart Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: WW community of Pentax users Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,646 Original Poster	Go for it, unixrevolution By the way, people, I'll be away on holiday for the next weeks. So little response is to be expected from me. Hope to see some great entries when I return

07-08-2010, 12:47 PM	#4
unixrevolution Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Waldorf, MD Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,861	I have a Balda Baldamatic II and Pentax IQZoom 105WR loaded with Kodak B&W, so we shall see. By the way, is there any additional guidance on the theme, or are we left to ponder that meaning for ourselves?

07-08-2010, 11:08 PM	#5
Bart Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: WW community of Pentax users Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,646 Original Poster	Originally posted by unixrevolution I have a Balda Baldamatic II and Pentax IQZoom 105WR loaded with Kodak B&W, so we shall see. By the way, is there any additional guidance on the theme, or are we left to ponder that meaning for ourselves? You are completely free! Some subjects are better suited to B&W than others perhaps but that is entirely up to the photographer.

07-10-2010, 01:48 AM	#6
G.T Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 367	And no date limit on the shot ? We can use new or old pictures from our own archives ?

07-10-2010, 02:45 AM	#7
Bart Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: WW community of Pentax users Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,646 Original Poster	Originally posted by G.T And no date limit on the shot ? We can use new or old pictures from our own archives ? That is correct. New or old are both fine.

07-19-2010, 10:39 AM	#8
unixrevolution Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Waldorf, MD Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,861	I have photos back from the lab. Lookin' good I'll post them soon.

07-27-2010, 12:01 PM	#9
Bart Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: WW community of Pentax users Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,646 Original Poster	Well, I'm back from holidays. No entries to be seen yet I know I've set a longer period for this one but that doesn't mean you have to wait till the end - gives me some time to prepare Come on, who wants to get things started?

07-27-2010, 03:14 PM	#10
G.T Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 367	Hold on, I'm trimming my B&W filters ... with one to be seen in the next few minutes.

07-28-2010, 02:18 AM	#12
Bart Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: WW community of Pentax users Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,646 Original Poster	Good one, G.T! You have the pole position

07-28-2010, 03:29 AM	#13
G.T Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 367	I hope I won't be the only one to run. BTW, do you prefer uploading photos to the user's gallery or leave them attached in a post (as I did) ? Oh, and I have 2 other tries to give

07-28-2010, 04:13 AM	#14
Bart Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: WW community of Pentax users Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,646 Original Poster	Originally posted by G.T I hope I won't be the only one to run. Certain victory in that case Originally posted by G.T BTW, do you prefer uploading photos to the user's gallery or leave them attached in a post (as I did) ? Oh, and I have 2 other tries to give I leave that up to you. Either way is fine. You can link to another website as well: Flickr, Picassa, Smugmug, Pbase, Zenfolio,... I think the image quality of the other options may be better than the attachments, however, depending on the size, I believe. Looking forward to your other entries!

07-28-2010, 04:54 AM	#15
G.T Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 367	Originally posted by Bart Certain victory in that case Naaah, I don't plan to win. It would be embarrasing to me: I'd have to find a subject for the contest to come, and I have no imagination. Originally posted by Bart I leave that up to you. Either way is fine. You can link to another website as well: Flickr, Picassa, Smugmug, Pbase, Zenfolio,... I think the image quality of the other options may be better than the attachments, however, depending on the size, I believe. Looking forward to your other entries! Got none of them, but I'll edit my post to have the image in the gallery. Then the EXIF will be included as standard.