Point & Shoot Contest #26

**barondla** · 12-02-2009, 06:59 PM

This is the 2nd anniversary for the Point & Shoot Contest. Great achievement for a competition some called a bad idea that wouldn't last. We have seen many great images, and expect to see many more. Congratualtions everyone. Thanks to everyone for participating. A special Thanks to Adam & Pentax Forums for relaxing the rules allowing so many non Pentax cameras to participate.

Have been considering the recent questions about which cameras are elligible. Bart did a nice job revising the standards. Agreed with most of the changes. Tweaked a couple for this contest.

It bothers me that rangefinder cameras were disqualified. The 35mm Leica and even smaller rangefinders are one of the roots of Point & shoot photography. Also seems a shame to disqualify one of the greatest point & shoot cameras of all time (and a Pentax no less) because its an slr. The Pentax A110(super) & Minolta 110 film SLRs deserve the chance to compete in this contest.

trying to get more entries. Shoot what you want and enter max of 4 photos.

THE RULES

1. Remember to have fun!

2. No 35mm, APS, or 4/3 SLR/DSLR cameras allowed. 110 film SLRs, 35mm and smaller rangefinder/viewfindercameras are allowed. No medium or large format
cameras allowed.

3. Entries will close on Dec. 27th, midnight CST, USA.

4. Maximum image dimensions are 800x800 pixels.

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

6. Shoot any thing you want. No theme.

7. Max of 4 photographs per person.

8. Post processing is fine.

9. Winner will set up and judge next contest.

ENTER NOW!

thanks
barondla

Last edited by barondla; 12-03-2009 at 06:07 PM.

Bramela · 12-03-2009, 01:59 AM

Barondla

I am wondering about rule 3 : should there be an amendment to the closing date??

I missed last time with one entry, (embarassment!!) I would be doubley so if I missed completely

**jheu02** · 12-03-2009, 06:22 AM

Also, shoot what you want, as in "any subject matter" correct?

Speaking of rules changes/modifications, how do ya'll feel about limiting the entries to current topic shots? I've got lots of Pre DSLR shots that I like being able to enter, but...I think it would help to keep our PnS skills/creativity juices flowing if we limited the entries like in Pic of the Week or the other challenges.

Thoughts?

**barondla** · 12-03-2009, 08:47 AM

Bramela, not sure what you mean about an amendment to the closing date. What have you got in mind? Liked your late entry.

jhe02, you can enter any subject you want. I think themes reduce the number of entries. They may also make it easier to judge the contest (willing to take the extra effort here). To me, themes also become "assignments" which sort of works against the point & shoot concept.

For this anniversary of the point & shoot contest I am trying for maximum participation and # of entries. We may specify an image can only be so old in later contests , but for #26 want to leave it the way it is. Want maximum entries and views.

thanks
barondla

Bart · 12-03-2009, 12:15 PM

Originally posted by barondla

...
3. Entries will close on Nov. 27th, midnight CST, USA.
...

Originally posted by Bramela

Barondla

I am wondering about rule 3 : should there be an amendment to the closing date??

I missed last time with one entry, (embarassment!!) I would be doubley so if I missed completely

I guess that's December 27th?

**barondla** · 12-03-2009, 06:08 PM

Oops!!!

Have corrected the date.
thanks
barondla

Bramela · 12-04-2009, 12:22 PM

I will start the ball rolling with my first entry

Foggy Morning :

Other entries to follow

Last edited by Bramela; 12-14-2009 at 12:27 PM.

**barondla** · 12-06-2009, 06:30 PM

Thanks for the entry Bramela!

Thanks
barondla

Bart · 12-13-2009, 11:12 AM

My contribution. All with Panasonic FX500.

On the beach

Weed

Dusk

Windmill (original

)

Had to add at least one B&W

**jheu02** · 12-13-2009, 09:00 PM

I'm trying the new link system from the User Albums so hopefully it'll work.

Olympus Stylus 1010 at a rest stop on I-77 after a rainstorm.

Olympus Stylus 1010 at Oak Island, NC during sunrise photowalk. PP conversion.

Fuji FinePix F700 on a trail on Stone Mountain, NC

Think I'll reserve my 4th shot to see if I get a great one between now and closing.

Bramela · 12-14-2009, 12:24 PM

My additional entries :

Dust Storm :

Begonia

Fungi

mamba909 · 12-16-2009, 06:57 PM

Hey all,

I'm new to this forum. I stumbled into this part of the forums and figured what the heck. Why not give this a try?

Canon Powershot S5 IS

Canon Powershot A570 IS

All PP'd, of course.

**barondla** · 12-16-2009, 07:41 PM

Thanks:
Bart, jheu02, and mamba909 for the entries.

Welcome to the forum mamba909! Glad you entered.
thanks
barondla

**skid2964** · 12-16-2009, 09:37 PM

Time to warm things up, some photos from this summers' vacation.
Both taken with my Pentax W60 Waterproof P&S.

**skid2964** · 12-16-2009, 10:01 PM

Glad you stumbled in! Your photos are great shots... I have the S3 IS and love it, will never get rid of it...

Originally posted by mamba909

Hey all,
I'm new to this forum. I stumbled into this part of the forums and figured what the heck. Why not give this a try?

12-02-2009, 06:59 PM	#1
barondla Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: midwest, United States Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,714	Point & Shoot Contest #26 This is the 2nd anniversary for the Point & Shoot Contest. Great achievement for a competition some called a bad idea that wouldn't last. We have seen many great images, and expect to see many more. Congratualtions everyone. Thanks to everyone for participating. A special Thanks to Adam & Pentax Forums for relaxing the rules allowing so many non Pentax cameras to participate. Have been considering the recent questions about which cameras are elligible. Bart did a nice job revising the standards. Agreed with most of the changes. Tweaked a couple for this contest. It bothers me that rangefinder cameras were disqualified. The 35mm Leica and even smaller rangefinders are one of the roots of Point & shoot photography. Also seems a shame to disqualify one of the greatest point & shoot cameras of all time (and a Pentax no less) because its an slr. The Pentax A110(super) & Minolta 110 film SLRs deserve the chance to compete in this contest. trying to get more entries. Shoot what you want and enter max of 4 photos. THE RULES 1. Remember to have fun! 2. No 35mm, APS, or 4/3 SLR/DSLR cameras allowed. 110 film SLRs, 35mm and smaller rangefinder/viewfindercameras are allowed. No medium or large format cameras allowed. 3. Entries will close on Dec. 27th, midnight CST, USA. 4. Maximum image dimensions are 800x800 pixels. 5. List camera brand, model with entry for all to see. 6. Shoot any thing you want. No theme. 7. Max of 4 photographs per person. 8. Post processing is fine. 9. Winner will set up and judge next contest. ENTER NOW! thanks barondla Last edited by barondla; 12-03-2009 at 06:07 PM.

12-04-2009, 12:22 PM	#7
Bramela Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Newcastle Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,284	Foggy Morning I will start the ball rolling with my first entry Foggy Morning : Other entries to follow Last edited by Bramela; 12-14-2009 at 12:27 PM.

12-13-2009, 09:00 PM	#10
jheu02 Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: North Carolina Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,027	I'm trying the new link system from the User Albums so hopefully it'll work. Olympus Stylus 1010 at a rest stop on I-77 after a rainstorm. Olympus Stylus 1010 at Oak Island, NC during sunrise photowalk. PP conversion. Fuji FinePix F700 on a trail on Stone Mountain, NC Think I'll reserve my 4th shot to see if I get a great one between now and closing. Last edited by jheu02; 12-13-2009 at 09:21 PM. Reason: Photo Link Didn't work

12-16-2009, 09:37 PM	#14
skid2964 Site Supporter Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 614	Time to warm things up, some photos from this summers' vacation. Both taken with my Pentax W60 Waterproof P&S. Last edited by skid2964; 12-16-2009 at 09:49 PM.

12-16-2009, 10:01 PM	#15
skid2964 Site Supporter Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 614	Glad you stumbled in! Your photos are great shots... I have the S3 IS and love it, will never get rid of it... Originally posted by mamba909 Hey all, I'm new to this forum. I stumbled into this part of the forums and figured what the heck. Why not give this a try? Last edited by skid2964; 12-17-2009 at 12:56 AM.

12-03-2009, 01:59 AM	#2
Bramela Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Newcastle Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,284	Barondla I am wondering about rule 3 : should there be an amendment to the closing date?? I missed last time with one entry, (embarassment!!) I would be doubley so if I missed completely

12-03-2009, 06:22 AM	#3
jheu02 Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: North Carolina Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,027	Also, shoot what you want, as in "any subject matter" correct? Speaking of rules changes/modifications, how do ya'll feel about limiting the entries to current topic shots? I've got lots of Pre DSLR shots that I like being able to enter, but...I think it would help to keep our PnS skills/creativity juices flowing if we limited the entries like in Pic of the Week or the other challenges. Thoughts?

12-03-2009, 08:47 AM	#4
barondla Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: midwest, United States Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,714 Original Poster	Bramela, not sure what you mean about an amendment to the closing date. What have you got in mind? Liked your late entry. jhe02, you can enter any subject you want. I think themes reduce the number of entries. They may also make it easier to judge the contest (willing to take the extra effort here). To me, themes also become "assignments" which sort of works against the point & shoot concept. For this anniversary of the point & shoot contest I am trying for maximum participation and # of entries. We may specify an image can only be so old in later contests , but for #26 want to leave it the way it is. Want maximum entries and views. thanks barondla

12-03-2009, 12:15 PM	#5
Bart Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: WW community of Pentax users Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,646	Originally posted by barondla ... 3. Entries will close on Nov. 27th, midnight CST, USA. ... Originally posted by Bramela Barondla I am wondering about rule 3 : should there be an amendment to the closing date?? I missed last time with one entry, (embarassment!!) I would be doubley so if I missed completely I guess that's December 27th?

12-03-2009, 06:08 PM	#6
barondla Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: midwest, United States Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,714 Original Poster	Oops!!! Have corrected the date. thanks barondla

12-06-2009, 06:30 PM	#8
barondla Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: midwest, United States Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,714 Original Poster	Thanks for the entry Bramela! Thanks barondla

12-13-2009, 11:12 AM	#9
Bart Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: WW community of Pentax users Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,646	My contribution. All with Panasonic FX500. On the beach Weed Dusk Windmill (original ) Had to add at least one B&W

12-14-2009, 12:24 PM	#11
Bramela Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Newcastle Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,284	My additional entries : Dust Storm : Begonia Fungi

12-16-2009, 06:57 PM	#12
mamba909 Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: L.A. County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 405	Hey all, I'm new to this forum. I stumbled into this part of the forums and figured what the heck. Why not give this a try? Canon Powershot S5 IS Canon Powershot A570 IS All PP'd, of course.

12-16-2009, 07:41 PM	#13
barondla Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: midwest, United States Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,714 Original Poster	Thanks: Bart, jheu02, and mamba909 for the entries. Welcome to the forum mamba909! Glad you entered. thanks barondla

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