CHAT- Numbers W/end comp: 21-23rd Oct

[wavemachine]

Great win Mark and of course a great shot, I really struggled with my vote this week which was between DD, Mark and TwinnieE in the end it went to TwinnieE as I felt the two heads in the three of the thirteen and the unlucky for some was a great take on the theme as well as it being a well executed shot.

I thought the standard this week was very high which I believe was reflected in the spread voting so well done all.

Many thanks to Cutter, dan123, jimmyosram, kerbside, Reinardina for my votes.

I enjoyed taking my shot which I did in the first attempt believe it or not, actually that is a complete lie it took a lot of attempts trying to catch a decent angle on the card mid flight and when I did catch it I had accidentally pushed the other cards back in previous attempts so had knocked them all out of focus. Still a lot of fun to do though.

So ups and downs:-

kerbside - Crane No 30

Really nice idea and great shot, lovely blue sky, lovely angle and great detail on the crane maybe a minor boost in contrast but other than that nothing to add.

Beancounter - Weighty Numbers

Lovely idea and great shot well executed great DOF, the only things I am not sure of are the choice of focus point I would maybe have tried the 3rd weight in and positioned it so the 25 was fully visible as this would have given a soft 25 in the distance, the other thing is maybe a different background colour to give a heavier contrast against the weights.

Both great shots and of course just my opinions.

Looking forward to the next theme and thanks to Twinnie for a great challenge.

[Cutter]

Well that should shut the wife up LOL when I said I was taking a photo of the bin for the comp she said " well that confirms it you have finally lost the plot, Who's going to vote for a bin, you will be lucky if you get one vote". cant wait to tell her LOL.

Thanks to all that voted for my picture, I looked at it as a piece of art really, but cant explain why, I Knew what I wanted the picture to look like before I took the shot.

My fav was Wavemachine Playing the game, loved the effect given by the card and the overall exposure was spot on with some nice colour too.

A close second was DD , great composition and focus, the only thing i didn't like was the overall colour and the dark edges. Sorry DD

Thanks Twinnie for making me think a little different , Great Theme

My Up DD Saduko see above

My down: The price of seamen is: couldnt fault the image, great focus nice texure and nicely framed, just didnt rock my boat as an image. Forgive the pun

I loved Deena's as well great focus and a nice use of DOF, nice work D

I have a theme in mind but dont think you will like it , However it is all about learning to see in your mind what you want, and then trying to make it happen.
And I am sure that would help all our Photography skills, and thats what this forum is all about (learning and improving)

[Reinardina]

Originally Posted by Cutter

Well that should shut the wife up LOL when I said I was taking a photo of the bin for the comp she said " well that confirms it you have finally lost the plot, Who's going to vote for a bin, you will be lucky if you get one vote". cant wait to tell her LOL.

I have a theme in mind but dont think you will like it , However it is all about learning to see in your mind what you want, and then trying to make it happen.
And I am sure that would help all our Photography skills, and thats what this forum is all about (learning and improving)

Sounds intriguing. You might even tempt me back. Or not.

[wavemachine]

Originally Posted by Cutter

I have a theme in mind but dont think you will like it , However it is all about learning to see in your mind what you want, and then trying to make it happen.
And I am sure that would help all our Photography skills, and thats what this forum is all about (learning and improving)

I might have an idea where you are going here

As long as it's not bins in a dark alley way of course as that shot has bin and gone

[DigiDiva]

Originally Posted by wavemachine

I might have an idea where you are going here

As long as it's not bins in a dark alley way of course as that shot has bin and gone

Guffaw ......................

Not sure I can do much over the next 3 weekends. I'm in Blackpol this weekend from Friday till Sunday (late) drinking and basically being a disgrace! Had no intentions of taking camera. Next weekend I fly to Tenerife for a week, and the next weekend fly home. Won't have internet (I don't think) so can't post entry. Might squeeze something in if I can but Im saying now,b efore the theme so you don't think I'm a chicken for bowing out.

Will do up/down in a while, after I have eaten.

[wavemachine]

Originally Posted by DigiDiva

I'm in Blackpol this weekend from Friday till Sunday (late) drinking and basically being a disgrace!

Never and there was me thinking you were distinguished

At least you are honest and if you go out with those intentions then Blackpool has been warned

[DigiDiva]

Originally Posted by wavemachine

Never and there was me thinking you were distinguished

At least you are honest and if you go out with those intentions then Blackpool has been warned

We are doing a mix of things. We have a spar afternoon (sophisticated), visiting a german beerkellar (not so sophisticated) and going on a pub crawl (not sophisticated at all). So I am very adaptable.

I might be really REALLY naughty and stay out after midnight!!!

[TwinnieE]

Well done Cutter on your winning pic. Great shot again! Who'd a thought a pic of a wheelie bin would win!

Thanks everyone for your entries, difficult to vote this week as they were all very good.
I voted for Gutter Cutter because I liked the starkness and simplicity of the shot.

Thanks to cariadx, pea24, wavemachine for voting for my pic.
I live at number 13 and this is my car parking space. It's been lucky for me so far. Touch wood.

Down no Up, because I was first!
Numbers Game by Pea24
Bit of a gamble this shot! <Pun Intended>
Great idea and well captured. Like the reflection too.

Looking forward to the next theme, hope Cutter doesn't tax us too much.

I really enjoy being part of this forum, taking part in the weekend comps and meeting new photography friends.

If you want to join my Competition Corner group where you can win a prize click below.
http://www.flickr.com/groups/competition_corner/

Ta

[wavemachine]

Originally Posted by TwinnieE

Down no Up, because I was first!

I believe when you are at the top your up is the last entry, the idea is that each entry gets two crits then.

[DigiDiva]

Was just about to say that Dave lol you beat me to it.