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**barondla** · 11-01-2010, 05:53 PM

Time to kick off our 36th contest. Can't wait to see what you guys enter.

The rules:

1. Have fun!

2. No 35mm, APS, or 4/3 slr/dslr cameras allowed. No film slrs except Pentax 110 (grandfathered in

). 35mm and smaller rangefinder/viewfinder cameras are allowed. No large format cameras allowed. This one time medium format non-slr cameras will be allowed.

3. Entries will close on Nov. 28th midnight central time, USA.

4. Max image dimensions are 800 X 800 pixels.

5. List camera brand, model, with entry for all to see.

6. NO THEME - Shoot what you want.

7. Max 3 photographs per person.

8. Post processing is fine.

9. Winner will set up and judge next contest.

No theme will make it harder to judge, but I really want to see your favorite subjects and images. Enjoy.

thanks
barondla

unixrevolution · 11-02-2010, 07:15 AM

Originally posted by barondla

This one time medium format non-slr cameras will be allowed.

Honestly, I think shooting without a theme in mind will be tougher than shooting with one. The theme is usually my starting point.

G.T · 11-02-2010, 11:04 AM

Errr yeah, I agree with Unixrevolution on this. I'd need a theme.
Last month, my company has set up a photo contest (limited to employees), the theme being "the most amazing". Damn.
I sent a picture to say I played... but it wasn't that amazing, indeed, and I may post it as my contest submission

Bart · 11-03-2010, 05:36 AM

Originally posted by unixrevolution

Honestly, I think shooting without a theme in mind will be tougher than shooting with one. The theme is usually my starting point.

Originally posted by G.T

Errr yeah, I agree with Unixrevolution on this. I'd need a theme.
Last month, my company has set up a photo contest (limited to employees), the theme being "the most amazing". Damn.
I sent a picture to say I played... but it wasn't that amazing, indeed, and I may post it as my contest submission

I see no problem people: barondla lets you pick your own theme

Abstract · 11-04-2010, 10:02 AM

Do we just post the picture here? I would like to give this a go...

G.T · 11-04-2010, 11:01 AM

So here's my try...

Boeing 767-300 short final at CDG, rwy 8L. Although the clear wheather and the sweet temperature, the fog & vortex created by the plane are clearly visible.

Partial EXIF as follows :
Camera Pentax Optio P80
Exposure 0,002 sec (1/500) Overture f/5.8
Longueur focale 19.6 mm / 110 mm (35mm equivalent)
ISO speed 125

**barondla** · 11-05-2010, 06:08 AM

Yes abstract, just post your image here. Can't wait to see what you submit. Welcome to the forum.

Nice image G.T.

Never thought people would find a themeless contest more difficult. Post what you normally shoot when not entering a contest.

Have fun.

thanks
barondla

G.T · 11-05-2010, 07:48 AM

So I got it the right way : I never shot in spite of entering a contest

Abstract · 11-05-2010, 05:35 PM

Here is my 3 images:

Almost Real

View Picture EXIF

Name: Toxic (1 of 1)s.jpg
Views: 830
Size: 345.1 KB

Panasonic DMC-LX3
1/80 second
F/2.8
ISO 80
24 mm

Streetlight Manifesto

View Picture EXIF

Name: band2.jpg
Views: 795
Size: 234.7 KB

Panasonic DMC-LX3
1/30 second
F/2.7
ISO 400
52 mm

Falling Society

Name: a2.jpg
Views: 783
Size: 39.2 KB

Panasonic DMC-LX3
1/640 second
F/8.0
ISO 80
44 mm

Some of my favorite images come from my point and shoot so this is a perfect contest.

Bart · 11-07-2010, 12:34 PM

Since this is November, the month we especially remember our departed family and friends over here, I selected some pictures from a cemetery. In the older cemeteries, you can find some quite remarkable sights.

All with Panasonic FX500.

Needed at least one B&W entry for this subject

Jacqueline · 11-07-2010, 06:05 PM

I am only new here, but I will post the one I feel is my best so far. Now bear in mind I have only had my X90 for less than a month. So please be gentle. This one was taken while doing 110km/h in a car.

PENTAX X90
F-stop: f/3.5
Exposure: 1/4000
ISO: ISO-160
Focal length: 11mm
Apeture: 3.6

ghl · 11-21-2010, 07:10 PM

Pentax S5i. Night mode with pan-focus and maximum shutter speed forced by holding my hand over the lens for exposure lock. GIMPed only for cropping and selection of black, white, and gray points.

Interesting capture of camera column sample rate vs. field rate of NTSC. Discrete time time does exist!! I don't remember the movie I was watching at the time.

ghl · 11-21-2010, 07:39 PM

@Abstract

I really love your composition in Falling Society. It is very nice; great lines and emotion from these. Excellent stuff.

unixrevolution · 11-21-2010, 11:07 PM

I don't know if I'll get my medium format film back in time to enter the contest. Sadness.

Bart · 11-22-2010, 12:09 PM

Originally posted by unixrevolution

I don't know if I'll get my medium format film back in time to enter the contest. Sadness.

Ow. That would be unfortunate!
Still a week to go, though.

(other than the cost of film & developing, that was another of my reasons for going digital)

11-01-2010, 05:53 PM	#1
barondla Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: midwest, United States Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,717	Point & Shoot Contest #36 Time to kick off our 36th contest. Can't wait to see what you guys enter. The rules: 1. Have fun! 2. No 35mm, APS, or 4/3 slr/dslr cameras allowed. No film slrs except Pentax 110 (grandfathered in). 35mm and smaller rangefinder/viewfinder cameras are allowed. No large format cameras allowed. This one time medium format non-slr cameras will be allowed. 3. Entries will close on Nov. 28th midnight central time, USA. 4. Max image dimensions are 800 X 800 pixels. 5. List camera brand, model, with entry for all to see. 6. NO THEME - Shoot what you want. 7. Max 3 photographs per person. 8. Post processing is fine. 9. Winner will set up and judge next contest. No theme will make it harder to judge, but I really want to see your favorite subjects and images. Enjoy. thanks barondla

11-04-2010, 11:01 AM	#6
G.T Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 367	So here's my try... Boeing 767-300 short final at CDG, rwy 8L. Although the clear wheather and the sweet temperature, the fog & vortex created by the plane are clearly visible. Partial EXIF as follows : Camera Pentax Optio P80 Exposure 0,002 sec (1/500) Overture f/5.8 Longueur focale 19.6 mm / 110 mm (35mm equivalent) ISO speed 125 Last edited by G.T; 11-04-2010 at 11:14 AM. Reason: Trouble linking from Flickr

11-21-2010, 07:10 PM	#12
ghl Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: California Posts: 119	Pentax S5i. Night mode with pan-focus and maximum shutter speed forced by holding my hand over the lens for exposure lock. GIMPed only for cropping and selection of black, white, and gray points. Interesting capture of camera column sample rate vs. field rate of NTSC. Discrete time time does exist!! I don't remember the movie I was watching at the time. Last edited by ghl; 07-09-2013 at 11:32 PM.

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11-02-2010, 07:15 AM	#2
unixrevolution Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Waldorf, MD Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,861	Originally posted by barondla This one time medium format non-slr cameras will be allowed. Honestly, I think shooting without a theme in mind will be tougher than shooting with one. The theme is usually my starting point.

11-02-2010, 11:04 AM	#3
G.T Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 367	Errr yeah, I agree with Unixrevolution on this. I'd need a theme. Last month, my company has set up a photo contest (limited to employees), the theme being "the most amazing". Damn. I sent a picture to say I played... but it wasn't that amazing, indeed, and I may post it as my contest submission

11-03-2010, 05:36 AM	#4
Bart Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: WW community of Pentax users Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,646	Originally posted by unixrevolution Honestly, I think shooting without a theme in mind will be tougher than shooting with one. The theme is usually my starting point. Originally posted by G.T Errr yeah, I agree with Unixrevolution on this. I'd need a theme. Last month, my company has set up a photo contest (limited to employees), the theme being "the most amazing". Damn. I sent a picture to say I played... but it wasn't that amazing, indeed, and I may post it as my contest submission I see no problem people: barondla lets you pick your own theme

11-04-2010, 10:02 AM	#5
Abstract Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: New York Photos: Gallery Posts: 388	Do we just post the picture here? I would like to give this a go...

11-05-2010, 06:08 AM	#7
barondla Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: midwest, United States Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,717 Original Poster	Yes abstract, just post your image here. Can't wait to see what you submit. Welcome to the forum. Nice image G.T. Never thought people would find a themeless contest more difficult. Post what you normally shoot when not entering a contest. Have fun. thanks barondla

11-05-2010, 07:48 AM	#8
G.T Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 367	So I got it the right way : I never shot in spite of entering a contest

11-07-2010, 12:34 PM	#10
Bart Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: WW community of Pentax users Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,646	Since this is November, the month we especially remember our departed family and friends over here, I selected some pictures from a cemetery. In the older cemeteries, you can find some quite remarkable sights. All with Panasonic FX500. Needed at least one B&W entry for this subject

11-07-2010, 06:05 PM	#11
Jacqueline Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 40	I am only new here, but I will post the one I feel is my best so far. Now bear in mind I have only had my X90 for less than a month. So please be gentle. This one was taken while doing 110km/h in a car. PENTAX X90 F-stop: f/3.5 Exposure: 1/4000 ISO: ISO-160 Focal length: 11mm Apeture: 3.6

11-21-2010, 07:39 PM	#13
ghl Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: California Posts: 119	@Abstract I really love your composition in Falling Society. It is very nice; great lines and emotion from these. Excellent stuff.

11-21-2010, 11:07 PM	#14
unixrevolution Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Waldorf, MD Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,861	I don't know if I'll get my medium format film back in time to enter the contest. Sadness.

11-22-2010, 12:09 PM	#15
Bart Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: WW community of Pentax users Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,646	Originally posted by unixrevolution I don't know if I'll get my medium format film back in time to enter the contest. Sadness. Ow. That would be unfortunate! Still a week to go, though. (other than the cost of film & developing, that was another of my reasons for going digital)

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