Challenge 11: Bubbles!

[MHD]

Thats right, in continuation of proud DSLRusers tradition, its time for the next Challenge:
Challenge 11: Bubbles!
Entries valid; from RIGHT NOW!!!!!!!!
Gallery opens: By Monday 4/9
close entries and open voting on the 2/10
close voting and announce winner on 9/10

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They come in many forms: in bubble wrap, in champagne, in your morning cappuccino, or perhaps in your child's playing (with some liquid soap), or maybe even in the form of Bubbles the belly dancer.

This challenge's theme is bubbles. Of the liquid type. Your image must be of a bubble or multiple bubbles. The Bubble/s must be the dominant element in the photo.

This means that the bubbles must be derived from, and show clear evidence of, being derived from and associated with some form of liquid. And the bubbles themselves must be clearly evident, and they must be the dominant element of the image.

So, Bubbles the bellydancer is out, as is that big pile of bubble wrap. And that photo of your morning cappuccino, just showing the cup and the contents, is also out.

If you have any questions, the mods will be happy to help ensure that you are within the boundaries of the theme.

And once your image is submitted, and if you are unsure if it complies to the theme, you can PM MHD who will organise a spot ruling.
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"This comp will really BLOW!"


Gallery address: http://www.potofgrass.com/gallery/c11

[PiroStitch]

Ahhh thar she blows! ....

Great idea and topic for the challenge. I'm guessing this was decided over a glass of bubbly or two? I'm bubbling with excitement now....ok so I overdid it

[greencardigan]

Sounds great mods

So, Bubbles the bellydancer is out, as is that big pile of bubble wrap. And that photo of your morning cappuccino, just showing the cup and the contents, is also out.

The bellydancer and bubble wrap are self explanatory but could you elaborate on the cappuccino.
I can't see which rule would count it out.

[gstark]

Thank you Scott.

This will certainly be an eggciting challenge.

Damn! Wrong pun!

And yes, we have some prizes on offer for this challenge too.

So, y'all get cracking. ( Damn! Wrong pun again. )

[sheepie]

We already have a reason to feel good about this challenge! There HAVE to be less bad puns about bubbles than eggs ...Surely!

Looking forward to seeing the takes on this challenge, has lots of potential for some really classy shots

[gstark]

Sounds great mods

So, Bubbles the bellydancer is out, as is that big pile of bubble wrap. And that photo of your morning cappuccino, just showing the cup and the contents, is also out.

The bellydancer and bubble wrap are self explanatory but could you elaborate on the cappuccino.
I can't see which rule would count it out.

If it's a shot of the cup of coffee, where the bubbles are not really evident as being bubbles, then it's out. If it's a macro of the froth, that would be fine.

There's a difference between an image of a cup of coffee, and an image of the foam and bubbles, and that's where we're drawing the line.

The same sort of distinction would apply to a schooner of beer.

And if you have a shot - or a concept - that you wish to explore and get a spot ruling on, then please take advantage of contacting Scott and doing so. We aew more than happy to help you get the best image, and getting the spot ruling is a great way to ensure tht your concepts comply with the theme.

[pippin88]

Looking forward to seeing some images that just burst out of the page.

[Reschsmooth]

If it's a shot of the cup of coffee, where the bubbles are not really evident as being bubbles, then it's out. If it's a macro of the froth, that would be fine.

And if you get a cappuccino with bubbles big enough to take a photo of, send it right back and ask for a decent cappuccino (after you have taken your shot of course).

P

[Geoff]

Excellent theme indeed!!
If only we could float some ideas about, then again that thought just popped into my mind.
In a round about kinda way, I'm very excited about this theme

[sheepie]

I'm very excited about this theme

We'd noticed

[Pa]

i like the sound of experimenting with a schooner of beer, keep trying till i get it right.
cheers pa

[Geoff]

I'm very excited about this theme

We'd noticed

Glad you're on the ball mate

[Pa]

scott are conditions the same as challenge 10.member to enter and vote
just thought i would ask so the newer members can register.
cheers pa

[MHD]

Yep...

Must be a member (the word Member must apear below your avatar when I click view profile), All past registrations are VALID

To register PM me:
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Any PMs asking for rego without the above information will be ignored

[Manta]

Great theme! Well done folks.

What I like about this is that it should really bring out some stunning photography; lighting, backgrounds and composition will be crucial to capture these elusive creatures..

Good luck everyone. I'm really looking forward to seeing this gallery.

[Nnnnsic]

I'm a science museum buff and there's really no better science museum than The Exploratorium (go on and just challenge me on this one...) and here's one of their links as well as a recipe list of all sorts of bubble recipes, to save you from Googling...

http://www.exploratorium.edu/ronh/bubbles/bubbles.html

http://bubbleblowers.com/homemade.html

[Glen]

Leigh, great links, thank you

[beetleboy]

Hmmm..

I'm thinking;

1) baked beans or cabbage
2) a bath

I'll leave the rest up to your imaginations!

[gstark]

Liam

Don't you bloody dare.

[beetleboy]

Dang..oh well - there goes my only idea!

[hangdog]

We already have a reason to feel good about this challenge! There HAVE to be less bad puns about bubbles than eggs ...Surely!

Here's soaping!

[Matt. K]

I know this sick kid who lives in a bubble!

[sirhc55]

I know this sick kid who lives in a bubble!

Matt - I’m going to report you to the cops

[optogamut]

Hmmm..

I'm thinking;

1) baked beans or cabbage
2) a bath

I'll leave the rest up to your imaginations!

Oh, you saw that on Mythbusters!?

[obzelite]

lets hope this theme dosent get blown out of proportion.

[obzelite]

ps.. its not a camera, but i'm happy to donate a trophy to the winner.

[Justin]

Well, to add to the ideas fest - check out what this guy did -

http://www.pbase.com/fotoopa/bullet_pierces_bubble

[Glen]

ps.. its not a camera, but i'm happy to donate a trophy to the winner.

Simon, very generous

[Kyle]

Pm sent to mhd for this comp

[MHD]

Yep... got that one Kyle... should get to them some time this week as well as opening the gallery for entries...

[MHD]

gallery OPEN!!!!!!!
http://www.potofgrass.com/gallery/c11

[MHD]

DONT FORGET TO HIDE YOUR IMAGE!

[MHD]

BUMP!

[Nnnnsic]

I just got myself a bubble toy!!!

[SteveGriffin]

Struth! I just found this challenge thread and only 3 days to go. I had better POP off

[MHD]

Bump!
Come on all...
remember, Unlike the hollows gallery, you can submit a place holder entry and change it later...

ENTRIES CLOSE MONDAY!

[Nnnnsic]

How many have we got so far, Scott?

[Geoff]

ENTRIES CLOSE MONDAY!

Great Scott!

[MHD]

How many have we got so far, Scott?

Not enough... I will tell everyone when it is not so embarasing...
More than Zero though...

I'm taking mine tonight

[greencardigan]

How many have we got so far, Scott?

Not enough... I will tell everyone when it is not so embarasing...
More than Zero though...

I'm taking mine tonight

That's no good.

I'll make a point of doing something about it tonight too.

[Manta]

Too much pressure not enough inspiration!!!!

[MHD]

Another POP, I mean BUMP for the challenge...
5 entries now... come on all! Get blowing!

[Nnnnsic]

Get blowing!

I needed a new pick-up line...

[Manta]

Get blowing!

I needed a new pick-up line...

You don't think it's too subtle?

[Manta]

Get blowing!

I needed a new pick-up line...

You don't think it's too subtle?

[Nnnnsic]

You're right. I'd need to say it twice.

[MHD]

BUMP!
Come on all!

[Manta]

I'm trying Scott - really! I'm just not feeling very.....bubbly!

[Geoff]

I'm trying, no...we are trying

[blacknstormy]

Had baked beans for tea - could be a photo tomorrow