Point and Shoot Competition #82 Almost anything goes

RoxnDox · 09-30-2014, 08:07 AM

I go out on my kayak as a way of fighting stress (job, wife's job & depression, those sort of fun things...). This was just a snap of a lovely setting Sunday afternoon as I was out fishing (not catching, sadly) for salmon. Not bad for a phone gimme, as it turned out (Droid Ultra). Just ran it thru a noise reduction filter, cropped some foreground, and resized in PS Elements 6.

Jim

**gaweidert** · 09-30-2014, 11:34 AM

This is a cropped photograph from a few years ago. It is an early morning photo taken from Little Round Top overlooking part of the Gettysburg Battlefield. The camera was a Canon PowerShot A590 IS. This was just before sunrise on what was to be a hot humid day.

Bart · 09-30-2014, 12:12 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Jacquot

Fuji X10

Originally posted by GateCityRadio

These are all with the Pentax MX-1. I don't use this camera very much, but when I do I am amazed by what the little sensor in it can do. Its a great alternative to a DSLR when you want to travel light.

Originally posted by RoxnDox

I go out on my kayak as a way of fighting stress (job, wife's job & depression, those sort of fun things...). This was just a snap of a lovely setting Sunday afternoon as I was out fishing (not catching, sadly) for salmon. Not bad for a phone gimme, as it turned out (Droid Ultra). Just ran it thru a noise reduction filter, cropped some foreground, and resized in PS Elements 6.

Jim

Originally posted by gaweidert

This is a cropped photograph from a few years ago. It is an early morning photo taken from Little Round Top overlooking part of the Gettysburg Battlefield. The camera was a Canon PowerShot A590 IS. This was just before sunrise on what was to be a hot humid day.

Beautiful last day entries!
barondla is going to have a difficult time

**barondla** · 10-01-2014, 07:36 PM

These masterfully captured images are all superb. It was a very difficult contest to judge. I spent a lot of time studying each image. I would flip back and forth on the winners and their award placement. Finally made my final picks.

3rd place.....Piotrek K.

"Head On Butterfly". Incredible technical achievement. The details are amazing. So sharp. The colors really pop. I have to try this with the Q.

2nd place..... PNTX.

"Birds Down Low". Love the dramatic, low level viewpoint. The composition amps up the energy in this image. Not an easy angle to shoot from. You really worked for this one.

1st place..... Bart.

"Gent". Wonderful B&W fits the subject perfectly. The composition is spot on. Your B&W processing makes it sing. This should be hanging on your wall!

so many other great photos. Everyone should be proud. All are enlargement candidates! Thanks to everyone for your participation and look forward to contest # 83.

Your up Bart.
thanks
barondla

Sorry to find two of our photographers battling burnout and depression. I hope life eases up a bit, the colors pop again, and joy finds you.

Bart · 10-02-2014, 09:39 AM

Congratulations, to Piotrek K. and PNTX and indeed, all who participated!

Thank you, barondla for picking my entry from Gent!
I'm honored!
And thanks for hosting the 82nd contest.
I'll setup #83.

ChristianRock · 10-02-2014, 09:54 AM

Congratus to Bart! And to Piotrek and PNTX as well! Great pictures, guys! And thanks to barondla for a great job judging as always.

Bart · 10-02-2014, 11:42 AM

Thank you, Christian. Appreciated!

Point and Shoot Competition #83 is now up.

Hope to see you all over there

pntx · 10-02-2014, 05:55 PM

oh wow im suprised and honored that one of my pics came out in 2nd place, there are so many good images in this thread!

i agree with barondla the winning photo is stunning, and so are Bart's other two btw, congratulations

**chemtech** · 10-02-2014, 07:37 PM

Congratulations to Bart, Piotrek and PNTX! The winning image had such great detail and perspective. Way to go, Bart!

Thank you, Barondla for a hosting a great competition and for all the work that went into judging it.

Bart · 10-02-2014, 10:38 PM

Thanks, pntx and chemtech!

Piotrek K · 10-17-2014, 02:53 PM

Congratulations to the Winner, and PNTX. Well, I'm really suprised that my Q shot came in 3rd place. I'm honored and happy - seems it makes sense to improve my q macro setup (and skills of course).

Bart · 10-18-2014, 06:33 AM

Thank you, Piotrek.

Why not join us in Point and Shoot contest #83
A good opportunity to hone your skills with the Q

tootal2 · 11-02-2014, 10:12 AM

Bart · 11-02-2014, 12:56 PM

Hi tootal2.

That is a great image! Colours and detail.

However, these competitions usually run for a month.
This one has been closed since September 30th.
The following one - #83 - was ended on October 31st.
A new one - #84 - will open soon. You will find it in this part of the forum: Pentax Compact Cameras - PentaxForums.com

10-01-2014, 07:36 PM	#34
barondla Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: midwest, United States Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,714 Original Poster	Winners of Point & Shoot Contest #82 These masterfully captured images are all superb. It was a very difficult contest to judge. I spent a lot of time studying each image. I would flip back and forth on the winners and their award placement. Finally made my final picks. 3rd place.....Piotrek K. "Head On Butterfly". Incredible technical achievement. The details are amazing. So sharp. The colors really pop. I have to try this with the Q. 2nd place..... PNTX. "Birds Down Low". Love the dramatic, low level viewpoint. The composition amps up the energy in this image. Not an easy angle to shoot from. You really worked for this one. 1st place..... Bart. "Gent". Wonderful B&W fits the subject perfectly. The composition is spot on. Your B&W processing makes it sing. This should be hanging on your wall! so many other great photos. Everyone should be proud. All are enlargement candidates! Thanks to everyone for your participation and look forward to contest # 83. Your up Bart. thanks barondla Sorry to find two of our photographers battling burnout and depression. I hope life eases up a bit, the colors pop again, and joy finds you.

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09-30-2014, 08:07 AM	#31
RoxnDox Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gig Harbor, Washington, USA, Terra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,494	I go out on my kayak as a way of fighting stress (job, wife's job & depression, those sort of fun things...). This was just a snap of a lovely setting Sunday afternoon as I was out fishing (not catching, sadly) for salmon. Not bad for a phone gimme, as it turned out (Droid Ultra). Just ran it thru a noise reduction filter, cropped some foreground, and resized in PS Elements 6. Jim

09-30-2014, 11:34 AM	#32
gaweidert Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Rochester, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,325	This is a cropped photograph from a few years ago. It is an early morning photo taken from Little Round Top overlooking part of the Gettysburg Battlefield. The camera was a Canon PowerShot A590 IS. This was just before sunrise on what was to be a hot humid day.

09-30-2014, 12:12 PM - 1 Like	#33
Bart Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: WW community of Pentax users Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,646	Originally posted by Jacquot Fuji X10 Originally posted by GateCityRadio These are all with the Pentax MX-1. I don't use this camera very much, but when I do I am amazed by what the little sensor in it can do. Its a great alternative to a DSLR when you want to travel light. Originally posted by RoxnDox I go out on my kayak as a way of fighting stress (job, wife's job & depression, those sort of fun things...). This was just a snap of a lovely setting Sunday afternoon as I was out fishing (not catching, sadly) for salmon. Not bad for a phone gimme, as it turned out (Droid Ultra). Just ran it thru a noise reduction filter, cropped some foreground, and resized in PS Elements 6. Jim Originally posted by gaweidert This is a cropped photograph from a few years ago. It is an early morning photo taken from Little Round Top overlooking part of the Gettysburg Battlefield. The camera was a Canon PowerShot A590 IS. This was just before sunrise on what was to be a hot humid day. Beautiful last day entries! barondla is going to have a difficult time

10-02-2014, 09:39 AM	#35
Bart Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: WW community of Pentax users Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,646	Congratulations, to Piotrek K. and PNTX and indeed, all who participated! Thank you, barondla for picking my entry from Gent! I'm honored! And thanks for hosting the 82nd contest. I'll setup #83.

10-02-2014, 09:54 AM	#36
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,910	Congratus to Bart! And to Piotrek and PNTX as well! Great pictures, guys! And thanks to barondla for a great job judging as always.

10-02-2014, 11:42 AM	#37
Bart Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: WW community of Pentax users Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,646	Thank you, Christian. Appreciated! Point and Shoot Competition #83 is now up. Hope to see you all over there

10-02-2014, 05:55 PM	#38
pntx Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 145	oh wow im suprised and honored that one of my pics came out in 2nd place, there are so many good images in this thread! i agree with barondla the winning photo is stunning, and so are Bart's other two btw, congratulations

10-02-2014, 07:37 PM	#39
chemtech Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 509	Congratulations to Bart, Piotrek and PNTX! The winning image had such great detail and perspective. Way to go, Bart! Thank you, Barondla for a hosting a great competition and for all the work that went into judging it.

10-02-2014, 10:38 PM	#40
Bart Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: WW community of Pentax users Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,646	Thanks, pntx and chemtech!

10-17-2014, 02:53 PM	#41
Piotrek K Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,384	Congratulations to the Winner, and PNTX. Well, I'm really suprised that my Q shot came in 3rd place. I'm honored and happy - seems it makes sense to improve my q macro setup (and skills of course).

10-18-2014, 06:33 AM	#42
Bart Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: WW community of Pentax users Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,646	Thank you, Piotrek. Why not join us in Point and Shoot contest #83 A good opportunity to hone your skills with the Q

11-02-2014, 10:12 AM	#43
tootal2 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: saint louis mo Posts: 70

11-02-2014, 12:56 PM	#44
Bart Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: WW community of Pentax users Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,646	Hi tootal2. That is a great image! Colours and detail. However, these competitions usually run for a month. This one has been closed since September 30th. The following one - #83 - was ended on October 31st. A new one - #84 - will open soon. You will find it in this part of the forum: Pentax Compact Cameras - PentaxForums.com