[ivoire]

Happy New Year to All!

The theme for the 50th Point and Shoot (Aim and Click?) competition is Progression:
1. The process of progressing; progress.
2. Movement from one member of a continuous series to the next.
3. A continuous series; a sequence.
It’s open to your interpretation and imagination! Let it run wild!

The Rules

1. Have Fun!

2. Cameras
No cameras with sensors larger than 1"
No Large Format or camera typically requiring a tripod to use
No Interchangeable lens cameras
No 35mm (D)SLRs or any camera weighing over 1kg
ii. Cameras permitted (cameras listed as acceptable here supersede rules above):
a. Fixed-lens 35mm and smaller-format film and digital rangefinder and viewfinder cameras
b. Interchangeable or Fixed-lens 110 Film SLRs and Pentax Q
c. TLR's, 6x9, 6x7, 6x6, and 6x4.5 Medium Format "Folding", "Box" or "Holga-style" scale-focus cameras (subject to 1kg weight limitation).

3. Entries will close on January 31st, 2012, midnight Central Time, Chicago,U.S

4. Maximum image dimensions are 1024x768 pixels.

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

6. THEME: Progression

7. Max of 3 photographs per person.

8. Post processing is fine.

9. Any photo allowed (archived or fresh)

10. Contest winner determines the rules, selects theme, sets closing date and judges next competition

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Last edited by ivoire; 01-01-2012 at 09:18 AM.

[bjake]

Is the Panasonic FZ-15 legal for this contest?
Jake

[ivoire]

Is the Panasonic FZ-15 legal for this contest?
Jake

Non interchangeable lens and 1/2.5" Type CCD sensor qualifies. Welcome and looking forward to your images. Great to see new participants!

[chubasco]

I think that opens up to some interesting interpretation, Ivoire, good one!

And thanks for allowing film! ;o)

Speaking of which, here's my first:



Olympus Trip 35, small zone focus camera, Fuji Xtra 400

Still trying to get a grasp of the theme, if I'm leaving scratch marks, let me know. )

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Last edited by chubasco; 01-02-2012 at 10:25 AM.

[jheu02]

Here's one interpretation: the progression from one action...to the result of that action. Gotta love the south for interesting signs.


Olympus Stylus 1010

[kyteflyer]

Here's one interpretation: the progression from one action...to the result of that action. Gotta love the south for interesting signs.


Olympus Stylus 1010

OHMY. I love that one! Hilarious!

[Anton Magus]

Here's one interpretation: the progression from one action...to the result of that action. Gotta love the south for interesting signs.

That's got to be one of the funniest signs ever! And it fits the theme so aptly.

[Anton Magus]

The Rules

1. Have Fun!

2. Cameras
No cameras with sensors larger than 1"
No Large Format or camera typically requiring a tripod to use
No Interchangeable lens cameras
No 35mm (D)SLRs or any camera weighing over 1kg
ii. Cameras permitted (cameras listed as acceptable here supersede rules above):
a. Fixed-lens 35mm and smaller-format film and digital rangefinder and viewfinder cameras
b. Interchangeable or Fixed-lens 110 Film SLRs and Pentax Q
c. TLR's, 6x9, 6x7, 6x6, and 6x4.5 Medium Format "Folding", "Box" or "Holga-style" scale-focus cameras (subject to 1kg weight limitation).

3. Entries will close on....

Thanks to Ivoire for a great set set of rules which is widely inclusive for all, yet still maintains a roughly level playing field. Fair and sensible for this contest.

[kyteflyer]

Here's a couple from the archives, uploaded to flickr for the occasion. Not sure if I will manage a third

1) Canon G11



2) Panasonic TZ7

[ivoire]

We're off to a great start with images from hilarious to classic. Keep them coming!

Thanks to Ivoire for a great set set of rules which is widely inclusive for all, yet still maintains a roughly level playing field. Fair and sensible for this contest.

I was tempted to open it to micro 43 and the nikon v1/j1. Thought i'd keep it 'somewhat' conservative on the sensor/ILC issue and allow the pentax Q to see what interest it generates (there doesn't appear to be a Q contest yet and its sensor size is not a threat).

[chubasco]

John, agree about your first entry, hilarious, well-spotted, and totally appropriate!

Kyte, love the first, the wall reflections really add to the comp.

[Immunogirl]

Oooh. This is an interesting one. I will think later.

[frission]

Yes, ivoire we are off to an excellent start... thanks to chubasco, jheu02, kyteflyer. I'm with Immunogirl and will have to think on this #50p&s. Btw, fantastic theme to start the New Year.

[jheu02]

Here's #2 for me.

Progressing 1 step at a time for 131 steps will take you to the top gallery of the Oak Island Lighthouse. Notable in the construction is the "ship's ladder" type stairs instead of the more common spiral staircase. One other construction feature is that the lighthouse, while in three main stripes, is not painted. The concrete was tinted while being mixed so that the entire wall thickness is of uniform color.


Olympus Stylus 1010 @ 6.6mm, 1/15", f/3.5, ISO 800

[Bart]

Great theme and already all those great entries!

Had to ponder for a while and I'll keep one up my sleeve yet.


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