Point & Shoot Competition #102 - Clouds

**UncleVanya** · 07-06-2016, 09:43 AM

For this 102nd Compact camera contest I give you "Clouds"!

After a brief rethink and since no posts have been made yet I am changing the topic of this contest - narrowing it to Clouds. The clouds theme seems a bit broader (ironically) and I can find examples easier.

RULES (as per usual):
0. You may only submit your own photos as contest entries.
1. Let's have lots of 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.

Cameras permitted (cameras listed as acceptable here supersede rules above):

Mobile phones, old and new, iPods, tablets, toy cameras.
Fixed-lens 35mm and smaller-format film and digital rangefinder and viewfinder style cameras.
Interchangeable or fixed-lens 110film SLRs and Pentax Q.
TLRs, 6x9, 6x7, 6x6, Medium Format "folding", "box", or "Holga-style" scale focus cameras ( subject to 1kg weight limitation).

ANY CAMERA BRAND ALLOWED.

3. Entries will close on Thursday, July 31st 2016 at Midnight (PDT).
4. Maximum image dimensions are 1024x768 (ish) pixels.
5. List camera brand and model with entry for all to see, and exposure data would be nice.

6. No restrictions on when the entries were taken.
7. Contest winner determines the rules, selects theme, sets closing date and judges the next competition.

8. Enter up to three images, however you may change your entries as many times as you like up to the contest closing date/time.

9. Feel free to post a shot (not judged) which shows off your setup.

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/7-pentax-compact-cameras/23254-about-p-s-...a-section.html

Last edited by UncleVanya; 07-09-2016 at 09:13 AM.

**UncleVanya** · 07-06-2016, 11:12 AM

Example Pics (Placed in post 2 so it doesn't repeat)

All of these EXAMPLES OF THE THEME are taken from Flickr and have a license that allows sharing. All still link back to the original posts - please click them and follow the links if you want more info on the photo or photographer. All were taken with a compact camera.

These are here to help clarify the kinds of cloud images I have seen that really speak to me. Have fun with the theme!

Bart · 07-09-2016, 06:27 AM - **1 Like**

A great theme and Wonderful and colourful cloudscapes, UncleVanya!

You forgot to change the enddate

**UncleVanya** · 07-09-2016, 08:40 AM

Originally posted by Bart

A great theme and Wonderful and colourful cloudscapes, UncleVanya!

You forgot to change the enddate

Whoops!!!! I will fix it.

Last edited by BigMackCam; 07-09-2016 at 10:16 AM. Reason: Removed content relevant to deleted posts from another user

Bart · 07-12-2016, 11:05 AM

Plenty of cloudy skies where I live

Not quite as dramatic as those examples, though.

Freshly processed with DxO Optics and FilmPack
All with Panasonic FX500.

The pier in Nieuwpoort.
Focal length:5.8 mm (35mm:34 mm), 1/640 at f/4, ISO 100

Searching for Utopia - Jan Fabre
(name of the sculpture and sculptor)
Focal length:4.4 mm (35mm:26 mm), 1/800 at f/4, ISO 100

I found it amusing how the clouds seem to be exhaled by the turtle.

Gulls against the clouds
Focal length:22 mm (35mm:130 mm), 1/500 at f/5.9, ISO 100

This is actually from inland but we still get seagulls where I live, just some 40 Km away from the coast.

john5100 · 07-12-2016, 12:31 PM - **1 Like**

iPhone 6s

Stormy Weather by John Rudolph, on Flickr

**UncleVanya** · 07-12-2016, 12:53 PM

Great examples and on theme. Thanks all. Keep them flowing.

Bart · 07-13-2016, 01:33 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by john5100

iPhone 6s

Stormy Weather by John Rudolph, on Flickr

Great b&w scene, John!

john5100 · 07-13-2016, 11:13 AM

Thank you Bart

**UncleVanya** · 07-13-2016, 11:57 AM

Originally posted by john5100

iPhone 6s

Stormy Weather by John Rudolph, on Flickr

Default camera app or something else? Post processed? Just a question for the curious - no impact one way or the other on the competition.

john5100 · 07-14-2016, 08:35 AM

I think it was Cameras+ and Snapseed. I use the combination quite a lot.

**Jacquot** · 07-23-2016, 06:02 PM

Fuji X-10

**UncleVanya** · 07-23-2016, 06:51 PM

Originally posted by Jacquot

Fuji X-10

What is this reflected in? What an unusual perspective - I'd love to see more context later after the close of this contest.

Bart · 07-24-2016, 09:17 AM

A most intriguing point of view, David!
Great image!

john5100 · 07-24-2016, 02:21 PM

Jacquot - very fun image

07-06-2016, 11:12 AM	#2
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,459 Original Poster	Example Pics (Placed in post 2 so it doesn't repeat) All of these EXAMPLES OF THE THEME are taken from Flickr and have a license that allows sharing. All still link back to the original posts - please click them and follow the links if you want more info on the photo or photographer. All were taken with a compact camera. These are here to help clarify the kinds of cloud images I have seen that really speak to me. Have fun with the theme! Last edited by UncleVanya; 07-09-2016 at 09:03 AM.

07-12-2016, 12:31 PM - 1 Like	#6
john5100 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,725	iPhone 6s Stormy Weather by John Rudolph, on Flickr Last edited by john5100; 07-12-2016 at 12:41 PM.

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07-06-2016, 09:43 AM	#1
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,459	Point & Shoot Competition #102 - Clouds For this 102nd Compact camera contest I give you "Clouds"! After a brief rethink and since no posts have been made yet I am changing the topic of this contest - narrowing it to Clouds. The clouds theme seems a bit broader (ironically) and I can find examples easier. RULES (as per usual): 0. You may only submit your own photos as contest entries. 1. Let's have lots of 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. Cameras permitted (cameras listed as acceptable here supersede rules above): Mobile phones, old and new, iPods, tablets, toy cameras. Fixed-lens 35mm and smaller-format film and digital rangefinder and viewfinder style cameras. Interchangeable or fixed-lens 110film SLRs and Pentax Q. TLRs, 6x9, 6x7, 6x6, Medium Format "folding", "box", or "Holga-style" scale focus cameras ( subject to 1kg weight limitation). ANY CAMERA BRAND ALLOWED. 3. Entries will close on Thursday, July 31st 2016 at Midnight (PDT). 4. Maximum image dimensions are 1024x768 (ish) pixels. 5. List camera brand and model with entry for all to see, and exposure data would be nice. 6. No restrictions on when the entries were taken. 7. Contest winner determines the rules, selects theme, sets closing date and judges the next competition. 8. Enter up to three images, however you may change your entries as many times as you like up to the contest closing date/time. 9. Feel free to post a shot (not judged) which shows off your setup. https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/7-pentax-compact-cameras/23254-about-p-s-...a-section.html Last edited by UncleVanya; 07-09-2016 at 09:13 AM.

07-09-2016, 06:27 AM - 1 Like	#3
Bart Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: WW community of Pentax users Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,646	A great theme and Wonderful and colourful cloudscapes, UncleVanya! You forgot to change the enddate

07-09-2016, 08:40 AM	#4
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,459 Original Poster	Originally posted by Bart A great theme and Wonderful and colourful cloudscapes, UncleVanya! You forgot to change the enddate Whoops!!!! I will fix it. Last edited by BigMackCam; 07-09-2016 at 10:16 AM. Reason: Removed content relevant to deleted posts from another user

07-12-2016, 11:05 AM	#5
Bart Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: WW community of Pentax users Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,646	Plenty of cloudy skies where I live Not quite as dramatic as those examples, though. Freshly processed with DxO Optics and FilmPack All with Panasonic FX500. The pier in Nieuwpoort. Focal length:5.8 mm (35mm:34 mm), 1/640 at f/4, ISO 100 Searching for Utopia - Jan Fabre (name of the sculpture and sculptor) Focal length:4.4 mm (35mm:26 mm), 1/800 at f/4, ISO 100 I found it amusing how the clouds seem to be exhaled by the turtle. Gulls against the clouds Focal length:22 mm (35mm:130 mm), 1/500 at f/5.9, ISO 100 This is actually from inland but we still get seagulls where I live, just some 40 Km away from the coast.

07-12-2016, 12:53 PM	#7
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,459 Original Poster	Great examples and on theme. Thanks all. Keep them flowing.

07-13-2016, 01:33 AM - 1 Like	#8
Bart Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: WW community of Pentax users Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,646	Originally posted by john5100 iPhone 6s Stormy Weather by John Rudolph, on Flickr Great b&w scene, John!

07-13-2016, 11:13 AM	#9
john5100 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,725	Thank you Bart

07-13-2016, 11:57 AM	#10
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,459 Original Poster	Originally posted by john5100 iPhone 6s Stormy Weather by John Rudolph, on Flickr Default camera app or something else? Post processed? Just a question for the curious - no impact one way or the other on the competition.

07-14-2016, 08:35 AM	#11
john5100 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,725	I think it was Cameras+ and Snapseed. I use the combination quite a lot.

07-23-2016, 06:51 PM	#13
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,459 Original Poster	Originally posted by Jacquot Fuji X-10 What is this reflected in? What an unusual perspective - I'd love to see more context later after the close of this contest.

07-24-2016, 09:17 AM	#14
Bart Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: WW community of Pentax users Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,646	A most intriguing point of view, David! Great image!

07-24-2016, 02:21 PM	#15
john5100 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,725	Jacquot - very fun image