January 2011 Photo Challenge Discussion Thread

[TheEndIsNigh]

OK, it's a fair cop. the "Merrier" aspect was a little out of character.

 

[sloweye]

You can be merry TEiN, we won't tell... Honest.

 

[mosaix]

Welcome to the photo challenge, TEIN.

 

[sloweye]

looks like i'll need to pull something special for my second shot, there are some damn fine photos there.

 

[Culhwch]

I know, that's what I was thinking! Thought I better get something in before it was too late, and everyone had picked their winner...

 

[sloweye]

I'll need another month just to pick

 

[Teresa Edgerton]

I'm not in the habit of commenting in these threads (although I've been voting for several months) because I know nothing about the technical side of photography (I think you press a little button and the camera clicks), but the photos this month are absolutely breathtaking. I am in awe.

Fabulous theme, Cul.

 

[sloweye]

Ok, my second is up. it was a tough choice, but after uploading it to facebook it got the most 'likes' from my friends so there it is. *breaths a sigh of relife* Done, no changing my mind now

 

[Talysia]

Wow - there really are some absolutely beautiful shots this month. It's going to be really difficult to choose.

 

[TheEndIsNigh]

Just to keep the discussion going.

There's a wonderful Japanese/Chinese porcelain feel to Hoopy's entry.

So far it's top of my list.

 

[Mouse]

Love Leisha's owl!! How'd you get that shot?

 

[Talysia]

I was wondering about Leisha's owl, too - it's lovely! I'm fascinated by our feathered friends, but my camera isn't quick enough to take many pictures of them.

Right now, it's going to be difficult for me to pick a winner this month. All of the pictures are brilliant, and there may be some last minute entries, too. My shortlist, just as in the writing contest, isn't exactly short at the moment...

 

[TheDustyZebra]

That owl is fantastic!

 

[Culhwch]

A reminder that there is less than twenty-four hours now to get last-minute entries in. I'll be closing the thread and posting the poll at midnight GMT tonight, the 27th of January.

And I should possibly take my own advice...

 

[Culhwch]

The poll is now online!

http://www.sffchronicles.co.uk/foru...-challenge-read-first-post-2.html#post1464852

 

[J Riff]

The Hoopster's tree edges out Mosaix's crow. )

 

[TheEndIsNigh]

Yes, Hoopy held on to the top position for me too.

 

[Talysia]

Another excellent month, and picking a winner was as difficult as I thought it would be. I think just about all of the pics this month made my shortlist. I was able to narrow it down to six, and even then there's very little separating them. In no particular order:

Mosaix's Crow
TEIN's first misty shot
Sloweye's stone cross
Hoopy's tree
Leisha's Owl
Alchemist's water shot

My vote goes to Leisha, for her lovely owl photo, but it was a really close run thing between Hoopy and Mosaix. Well done everyone - good contest!

 

[mosaix]

Taking both shots into account, CyBeR gets my vote.

 

[StormFeather]

Finally got hubby to sit down with me and give his opinion, and we both agreed! Although I like pretty much all of them, and would happily hang prints of them on my walls, one stood out.

Cyber gets our vote this month - the shot of the spider is brilliant!

A special mention to Leisha and Mosaix for the owl and raven (or crow, can't recall how to tell the difference), and Sloweye for the fire.