Point & Shoot Competition #181 - TEXTURES

**UncleVanya** · 04-02-2023, 07:05 AM - **3 Likes**

Welcome to the P&S Competition #181! This month's theme is Texture. Show me interesting subjects in where textures form a large part of the appeal of the photo.

Rules:

1. Always have fun!

2. Cameras:

No cameras with sensors larger than 1" (some exceptions below).
No large format or camera typically requiring a tripod to use.
No interchangeable lens cameras (some exceptions below).
No (D)SLRs or any camera weighing over 1kg.

Cameras permitted:
Mobile phones, tablets, small sensor toy cameras.
Pentax Q, Nikon 1, Ricoh GR, any 110 film, 35mm point and shoots from the 1980s/90s (e.g. Pentax PC35AF etc.)
Cameras you can take with you in a coat pocket.

ANY CAMERA BRAND ALLOWED.

3. Entries will close:

New York, United States
Sun, Apr 30, 11:59pm (EDT)

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 ending.

Below are my example shots (Panasonic LX7 and RX100IV, EXIF available in Flickr).

P1220437_DxO by -vanya_42nd-

P1220440_DxO by -vanya_42nd-

P1220021_DxO_2 by -vanya_42nd-

P1200051 by -vanya_42nd-

Disrepair by -vanya_42nd-

aaacb · 04-02-2023, 02:19 PM - **4 Likes**

As soon as I saw this thread I knew this sunny afternoon was perfect for it so I went exploring with my longboard. Not a macro shot, but I liked the mix of textures from brick, metal and wood. Canon Pro1, ~80mm equivalent focal length

**UncleVanya** · 04-02-2023, 02:39 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by aaacb

As soon as I saw this thread I knew this sunny afternoon was perfect for it so I went exploring with my longboard. Not a macro shot, but I liked the mix of textures from brick, metal and wood. Canon Pro1, ~80mm equivalent focal length

Lots of different textures shown here - quite cool that this theme inspired you. Many of the examples may be closer shots but that’s certainly not meant to be a required element.

**UncleVanya** · 04-05-2023, 07:16 PM

Well... we kicked off good. But then ground to a halt. Come on folks, let's see some textures!

Kiwizinho · 04-05-2023, 10:09 PM - **5 Likes**

Here's hoping I've got the Google Photos embed working right this time.
Olympus TG-6 f/8 1/800s ISO100 35mm equivalent 25mm.
For what should be obvious reasons, I wasn't game to use my Pentax DSLR for this image.

**Titia** · 04-07-2023, 04:53 PM - **4 Likes**

I've been away too long. Time to return. I just love textures. Here are my entries. Oldies but they fit the theme I think.
Foto 1 is an old reed roof of an old barn in the province Drenthe, Netherlands.
Foto 2 speaks for itself I guess.
Foto 3 When I was removing the old layers of paint from an old wall in our old farmhouse, this network of fungus appeared.

**UncleVanya** · 04-07-2023, 05:35 PM

Originally posted by Titia

I've been away too long. Time to return. I just love textures. Here are my entries. Oldies but they fit the theme I think.
Foto 1 is an old reed roof of an old barn in the province Drenthe, Netherlands.
Foto 2 speaks for itself I guess.
Foto 3 When I was removing the old layers of paint from an old wall in our old farmhouse, this network of fungus appeared.

Fun! Which camera gear was used?

**Scorpio71GR** · 04-08-2023, 06:23 AM - **2 Likes**

Hmmm this looks fun, I may have to charge the battery on my QS-1. I honestly can not remember the last time I used it.

**kwb** · 04-08-2023, 10:36 AM - **3 Likes**

Pine tree, stripped by porcupines. They eat the bark for nutrition. Look at fine marks left by their incisors.

Pentax Q7, 01 lens at f/1.9, ISO 100, 1/500 sec, used the built-in flash to soften the hard shadow on the trunk.

**kwb** · 04-08-2023, 10:41 AM

Originally posted by Titia

Foto 3 When I was removing the old layers of paint from an old wall in our old farmhouse, this network of fungus appeared.

If you said that it's a fossil of ancient algae displayed in a museum, I'd have believed that! Looks great!

**UncleVanya** · 04-08-2023, 10:49 AM

Great additions folks.

Bart · 04-08-2023, 10:58 AM - **3 Likes**

Although "textures" spells b&w to me, I decided to convert only one of my images to b&w anyway

All with Panasonic FX500

4.4mm (26.0mm equivalent), f/2.8, 1/160, ISO100

4.4mm (26.0mm equivalent), f/2.8, 1/200, ISO100

4.4mm (26.0mm equivalent), f/3.2, 1/500, ISO100

**Titia** · 04-08-2023, 02:43 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by UncleVanya

Fun! Which camera gear was used?

You can see that in the exif, I use an old Sony Cybershot F717. I always use automatic because I know nothing about the tech stuff. Studied it many times but it just won't stick into my brain. LOL

Originally posted by kwb

If you said that it's a fossil of ancient algae displayed in a museum, I'd have believed that! Looks great!

Thanks, I wish I could've saved it, but that wasn't possible. It was a damp wall, painted over many times with some thick stuff as you can see. It was not just this piece, it was over a much bigger area. I took many photos. Here's one of a bigger area. If it had been higher up the wall I would've tried to preserve it and frame it. It was however on the lower part. Nature is still the best artist there is sometimes.

**UncleVanya** · 04-08-2023, 03:00 PM

Originally posted by Titia

You can see that in the exif, I use an old Sony Cybershot F717

My mobile client doesn’t show Exif. Thanks for clarifying. I find it interesting to know what everyone uses.

**Titia** · 04-08-2023, 03:29 PM - **1 Like**

Bart, I really really love your number 3. Just beautiful.

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04-02-2023, 07:05 AM - 3 Likes	#1
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,401	Point & Shoot Competition #181 - TEXTURES Welcome to the P&S Competition #181! This month's theme is Texture. Show me interesting subjects in where textures form a large part of the appeal of the photo. Rules: 1. Always have fun! 2. Cameras: No cameras with sensors larger than 1" (some exceptions below). No large format or camera typically requiring a tripod to use. No interchangeable lens cameras (some exceptions below). No (D)SLRs or any camera weighing over 1kg. Cameras permitted: Mobile phones, tablets, small sensor toy cameras. Pentax Q, Nikon 1, Ricoh GR, any 110 film, 35mm point and shoots from the 1980s/90s (e.g. Pentax PC35AF etc.) Cameras you can take with you in a coat pocket. ANY CAMERA BRAND ALLOWED. 3. Entries will close: New York, United States Sun, Apr 30, 11:59pm (EDT) 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 ending. Below are my example shots (Panasonic LX7 and RX100IV, EXIF available in Flickr). P1220437_DxO by -vanya_42nd- P1220440_DxO by -vanya_42nd- P1220021_DxO_2 by -vanya_42nd- P1200051 by -vanya_42nd- Disrepair by -vanya_42nd-

04-02-2023, 02:19 PM - 4 Likes	#2
aaacb Pentaxian Join Date: May 2016 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,724	As soon as I saw this thread I knew this sunny afternoon was perfect for it so I went exploring with my longboard. Not a macro shot, but I liked the mix of textures from brick, metal and wood. Canon Pro1, ~80mm equivalent focal length

04-02-2023, 02:39 PM - 1 Like	#3
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,401 Original Poster	Originally posted by aaacb As soon as I saw this thread I knew this sunny afternoon was perfect for it so I went exploring with my longboard. Not a macro shot, but I liked the mix of textures from brick, metal and wood. Canon Pro1, ~80mm equivalent focal length Lots of different textures shown here - quite cool that this theme inspired you. Many of the examples may be closer shots but that’s certainly not meant to be a required element.

04-05-2023, 07:16 PM	#4
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,401 Original Poster	Well... we kicked off good. But then ground to a halt. Come on folks, let's see some textures!

04-05-2023, 10:09 PM - 5 Likes	#5
Kiwizinho Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Blenheim Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,292	Here's hoping I've got the Google Photos embed working right this time. Olympus TG-6 f/8 1/800s ISO100 35mm equivalent 25mm. For what should be obvious reasons, I wasn't game to use my Pentax DSLR for this image.

04-07-2023, 05:35 PM	#7
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,401 Original Poster	Originally posted by Titia I've been away too long. Time to return. I just love textures. Here are my entries. Oldies but they fit the theme I think. Foto 1 is an old reed roof of an old barn in the province Drenthe, Netherlands. Foto 2 speaks for itself I guess. Foto 3 When I was removing the old layers of paint from an old wall in our old farmhouse, this network of fungus appeared. Fun! Which camera gear was used?

04-08-2023, 06:23 AM - 2 Likes	#8
Scorpio71GR Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Michigan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,005	Hmmm this looks fun, I may have to charge the battery on my QS-1. I honestly can not remember the last time I used it.

04-08-2023, 10:41 AM	#10
kwb Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Pacific North West Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,223	Originally posted by Titia Foto 3 When I was removing the old layers of paint from an old wall in our old farmhouse, this network of fungus appeared. If you said that it's a fossil of ancient algae displayed in a museum, I'd have believed that! Looks great!

04-08-2023, 10:49 AM	#11
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,401 Original Poster	Great additions folks.

04-08-2023, 10:58 AM - 3 Likes	#12
Bart Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: WW community of Pentax users Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,646	Although "textures" spells b&w to me, I decided to convert only one of my images to b&w anyway All with Panasonic FX500 4.4mm (26.0mm equivalent), f/2.8, 1/160, ISO100 4.4mm (26.0mm equivalent), f/2.8, 1/200, ISO100 4.4mm (26.0mm equivalent), f/3.2, 1/500, ISO100

04-08-2023, 03:00 PM	#14
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,401 Original Poster	Originally posted by Titia You can see that in the exif, I use an old Sony Cybershot F717 My mobile client doesn’t show Exif. Thanks for clarifying. I find it interesting to know what everyone uses.

04-08-2023, 03:29 PM - 1 Like	#15
Titia Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Waterlandkerkje, Netherlands Posts: 227	Bart, I really really love your number 3. Just beautiful.