Challenge 6: VOTE

[rokkstar]

congratulations to the winners. All three shots were my favourites.
It's inspired me to go out and try some night shots.

[Geoff]

Well deserved congratulations to Andre, Embi and Potatis!

These fabulous shots would hold up in any competition. 'Bogey Hole' was a real standout for me in it's beautiful simplicity; 'Descent from Darkness' was just a killer shot that really nailed the theme and 'Night Reflections' was one of the best shots I've seen of the Old Coathanger.

I'd like to thank, most sincerely, everyone who voted for my shot, 'Rush Hour' and considered it was anywhere near this sort of illustrious company. The shot was literally taken and posted within a few short hours of the deadline and I didn't know what I was going to shoot when I left the house that afternoon. Luckily the weather and the light came together nicely and I got something I liked.

Congratulations to all who entered and for making this a tough challenge. The standard was very high and augers well for the future.

I'm really looking forward to Challenge #7.

Mate - congrats! I loved your shot

[embi]

Thanks guys for the kind votes that pushed me into second place. I really didn't expect it at all. I too agree that Bogey Hole was No 1. by far and am chuffed to come in second after such a great image.

Thanks to Birdy for the Prizes, to MHD for running it, and for everyone who entered and voted.

[Manta]

Mate - congrats! I loved your shot

Thanks for that Geoff. I'm pleased you liked it.
I was impressed by yours as well - very atmospheric. It really conveyed the feeling of isolation and despair. Black and white suited it perfectly.
Good stuff.

[MHD]

Public comments are turned on now BTW..

And Embi: awesome image very deserving... was discussing it at the meet today, you nailed a very difficult exposure!

[wendellt]

Valiant efforts everyone!

Congratulations to Radar and Embi - obvious favourites.

I would also like to mention beetleboy's entry, it appealed to me i thought it was very stylish and haunting.

[jberth1]

Well deserved to everyone ! Bogey Hole really is a killer shot.

Cheers

Justin

[Alex]

Well done everyone, especially Radar and Embi - congratulations! I was surprised that Heath's entry did not score higher. I certainly highly regarded that shot. Like it a lot, Heath. Looks sexy too

Alex

[sirhc55]

Congratulations to the winners and to all who entered - the next one is a big one leading up to the 9th December

[Honeybee]

and
Stay tuned for some BIG BIG BIG anouncements!

ok - ill bite
what so BIG mate?? (It better be good )

Good luck to all you(yes that to the 1000's that are now members !) for the next contest - i get the feeling its going to be a corker.
(PS- well done! to the Swans and the Tigers (?) Oh and you too Andre )

[Nicole]

Congrats to all!

Wonder if Radar is still in Africa. A nice surprise for him when he gets back!!!

[MHD]

and
Stay tuned for some BIG BIG BIG anouncements!

ok - ill bite
what so BIG mate?? (It better be good )

Good luck to all you(yes that to the 1000's that are now members !) for the next contest - i get the feeling its going to be a corker.
(PS- well done! to the Swans and the Tigers (?) Oh and you too Andre )

*The number of prizes
*The format
*The quality of the prizes
*and a few special suprises!

[Nnnnsic]

Ssshh!

Not just yet, Scott!

We shouldn't tell them how many prizes or how big some of them are!

Let's just let them writhe and squirm in agony until they start paying us to tell them.

We can make a business out of it.

[MHD]

Let em' squirm a bit.... We'll feed them information slowly over time and have some fun

[paulvdb1]

What??? A D200 as a prize!!! You must be kidding!!!

[phillipb]

Ok, here's the first clue for one of the prizes...

[paulvdb1]

Ok, here's the first clue for one of the prizes...

I like the look of that!!! My no.2 car needs a replacement!!

[radar]

Hi everyone,

wow, what a surprise, I'm still in Africa and reading this in the airport prior to leaving for home.

Thanks to everyone that voted. When I made that shot, I was really, really pleased with it as well.

I must say that I really liked embi's shot as well, well done. Potatis' shot is also a classic Sydney photo.

Thanks again and I'm afraid you'll get to see a lot of Africa photos, once I get back .

Radar.

[PiroStitch]

Congratulations to the winners and to everyone who summoned up the courage to enter

I think the word "challenge" is definitely appropriate as you're competing against yourself to try and think outside the square to capture the best pic. It's not about the prizes or competing against another member, well for me anyway. This does not mean that if I win sometime in the future that I would forfeit the prize

So instead of the CF cards, we win a Merc keyring?

[Potatis]

Thanks very much to everyone who voted so generously for my photo. I was surprised with my third place. I appreciate the kind comments that I've received, as I'm aware that some people were at least a little bit bored of the subject I chose. To those people, I'll try to be more creative next time.

Thanks for the generosity of those who have donated the prizes. I know we all look forward to what prizes are up for grabs in Challenge #7.

Very well done Radar and Embi for your excellent entries. Well done Simon for "Rush Hour", your entry was in my top 3

[Heath Bennett]

Well done everyone, especially Radar and Embi - congratulations! I was surprised that Heath's entry did not score higher. I certainly highly regarded that shot. Like it a lot, Heath. Looks sexy too

Alex

Thanks Alex, I do realise it isn't in everyones' tastes... Your shot was the only other one that I considered a genuinely interesting and different way of seeing the 10 sec exp. The problem with this is the outcome doesn't make a 'beautiful' photo (like the winner's for example), rather an interesting idea. I think you really 'nailed' the timing in yours, all bulbs are evenly illuminated - the idea is thus easily understood. I liked your a lot - simple, iconic and technical.

I would like to congratulate the winner - wow - that is a photo that IS everyones' tastes. Not to mention that it is what I thought would stand out in this topic when I brain-stormed it. I am very happy with the results and the winner.

[Manta]

Very well done Radar and Embi for your excellent entries. Well done Simon for "Rush Hour", your entry was in my top 3

Thanks Doug - I really appreciate your kind words.

[Alex]

Well done, Simon. It's a bit freaky. I took a similar shot in Perth a few months back



Alex

[Alex]

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Thanks Alex, I do realise it isn't in everyones' tastes... Your shot was the only other one that I considered a genuinely interesting and different way of seeing the 10 sec exp. The problem with this is the outcome doesn't make a 'beautiful' photo (like the winner's for example), rather an interesting idea. I think you really 'nailed' the timing in yours, all bulbs are evenly illuminated - the idea is thus easily understood. I liked your a lot - simple, iconic and technical.

[/quote]

Thanks for the encouraging comments, Heath. I had big problems with exposure, some bulbs were underexposing and others were over exposing. Took me a while to get the timing right, also. I think I ended up spending close to an hour there with the driving-by motorists thinking I am a nutter.

Alex

[Manta]

Well done, Simon. It's a bit freaky. I took a similar shot in Perth a few months back

Alex

Nice shot Alex.

[Manta]

Incidentally, if anyones interested:

Although I had a reasonable idea of the sort of composition I wanted, I actually used Google Earth to zero in on some freeway overpasses to choose one that would give me a nice sweeping corner and an exit to bring more interest to the shot. A very handy resource!

[Alex]

Well done, Simon. It's a bit freaky. I took a similar shot in Perth a few months back

Alex

Nice shot Alex.

Now that I look at yours again, Simon, it is obvious that yours is a much much more interesting photo with a more interesting composition, better sharpness and exposure. Well done, again.

Alex

[Manta]

Kind words Alex. Ta.

[TonyH]

Regards to the secret....... A ticket to shoot at the Fashion Week in Melbourne?

[Manta]

Aha..

Someone exhibiting a different kind of LUST for a change?

[embi]

A big thankyou to Birdy for the arrival of my second prize today.

It will come in very handy for the wedding and trip to NZ.

THANKS BIRDY...

[Alpha_7]

Congrats Embi

[kinetic]

For some reason its taken me forever to get to this thread!
Congrats to the Comp winners , all of the images were great, although I particularly like image #2.
Well done y'all!

[leek]

So... What's the theme for the next competition???

[birddog114]

So... What's the theme for the next competition???

Radar is back in Australia but his soul is still in Africa
Take it easy! his soul will be shipped back by airfreight today or tomorrow.

Just waiting for consigment note or Airway Bill from FedEx

[leek]

So... What's the theme for the next competition???

Radar is back in Australia but his soul is still in Africa
Take it easy! his soul will be shipped back by airfreight today or tomorrow.

Just waiting for consigment note or Airway Bill from FedEx

You're probably right about his soul Birddy...

[radar]

Just waiting for consigment note or Airway Bill from FedEx

Arrived this morning

Ah well, back to reality I guess

Now for the theme for the next comp, give me a couple days, what a responsibility

Cheers,

Radar

[embi]

Make sure you decide before the end of the weekend.

I will be away in NZ for two weeks and need to try and get an image while I'm away....then again...scrap that idea. Its my honeymoon and who's going to have time to take pictures.

[ozczecho]

Make sure you decide before the end of the weekend.

I will be away in NZ for two weeks and need to try and get an image while I'm away....then again...scrap that idea. Its my honeymoon and who's going to have time to take pictures.

unless the theme is....

[radar]

Make sure you decide before the end of the weekend.

I'll do you and your new wife a favour and will wait till after the weekend, just in case you get tempted And don't access the forums while you are away

embi, have a great wedding and I'm sure you'll enjoy NZ, I always like visiting NZ.

Cheers,

Radar

[embi]

Thanks for that. I was trying to work on net access in the reception venue. Now I dont have too.

[leek]

Thanks for that. I was trying to work on net access in the reception venue. Now I dont have too.

It's ok Mark... I'll just SMS you the theme

[embi]

Ah I can always count on Leek...Thanks mate