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Michael Hetrick
05-14-2008, 10:18 PM
Photo contest!. Subject......mmmm......flowers. Color, your best crop to 1280X1024 (or reverse). NO 'SHOPPING other than the choice of crop. This is a "best eye" contest not computer skills. Make it a new shot, not one out of your stock.

All entries in by May 23 and then we can all vote for our favorite 3.

Winner gets a trinket from Utah.....not much motivation, I know.

What are ya..........chicken? :eek:
EZE RIDER
05-14-2008, 11:23 PM
I've never been called out to a flower picture contest before. Your on Mo Fo!
texasv-rod
05-15-2008, 07:24 AM
Honor system, I suppose... since how does one prove THEY took the photo?

Admittedly, I think the best pic I have taken, recently, is one I took with my POS camera phone.
Max
05-15-2008, 07:49 AM
Well I need to make a flower section then just to put these in. I'm game for this and it should be fun. Lord knows I could use a little fun right now.
Max
05-15-2008, 07:52 AM
THe new area is built, let the best person win.

http://www.moviephotoforums.com/photopost/showgallery.php?cat=504
Michael Hetrick
05-15-2008, 08:11 AM
Honor system, I suppose... since how does one prove THEY took the photo?

Admittedly, I think the best pic I have taken, recently, is one I took with my POS camera phone.

Honor system to be sure. If someone needs to win a contest that bad then that is life.
texasv-rod
05-15-2008, 09:10 AM
Can they be doctored in any way? Photochopped?

edit: nevermind... When you mentioned 'SHOPPING - I was thinking buying, not 'CHOPPING :rolleyes::D
Curt9339
05-15-2008, 09:13 AM
I have to find a nice young flower now :D.
Max
05-15-2008, 10:48 AM
Hows this for a young flower. Canon 20d with a 15mm sigma fish eye.

http://www.moviephotoforums.com/photopost/data/504/medium/ff-01.jpg (http://www.moviephotoforums.com/photopost/data/504/ff-01.jpg)
Diamond Lil
05-15-2008, 02:15 PM
Flowers? Did someone say flowers?:D
Michael Hetrick
05-15-2008, 02:44 PM
Flowers? Did someone say flowers?:D

Yeah, I kinda played to your strong hand.
Michael Hetrick
05-15-2008, 02:45 PM
Hows this for a young flower. Canon 20d with a 15mm sigma fish eye.


Nice!
synseer
05-15-2008, 05:28 PM
Do flowers that grow on trees count??? If so...my entry below.

http://www.moviephotoforums.com/photopost/data/500/medium/DSC02351.JPG
Diamond Lil
05-15-2008, 08:33 PM
Yeah, I kinda played to your strong hand.

Pressure. I feel pressure.
EZE RIDER
05-15-2008, 09:20 PM
Max exactly what kind of bud are you growing over there? Just kidding, great shot.
Max
05-16-2008, 07:37 AM
Max exactly what kind of bud are you growing over there? Just kidding, great shot.

Jeannie would know but I don't think you can smoke it. :)
Diamond Lil
05-17-2008, 11:58 AM
Johnny-Jump-Up Viola cornuta (Violaceae)
Nikon Coolpix 5700 Stock
http://www.moviephotoforums.com/photopost/data/508/medium/Johnny-Jump-Up_Viola_cornuta_Violaceae_.jpg
Michael Hetrick
05-17-2008, 01:20 PM
I think we have a ringer.
pegdragger
05-17-2008, 03:19 PM
Wow Max and Lil! Very impressive! The competition is tough here. I don't think mine is as nice, but here goes! Good luck all!

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h65/Mhenry74/formax.jpg
Diamond Lil
05-17-2008, 03:27 PM
Very pretty.
Diamond Lil
05-17-2008, 07:30 PM
Mike, I've made some assumption that I would appreciate if you would verify.
First, is that it is one entry per person, true?
The other is that it must be a fresh photo taken in response to the contest call, true?
Thanks
Michael Hetrick
05-17-2008, 07:47 PM
I never thought of one only, but you might want to claim what you think is your best entry. And yeah, I think a fresh shot is what it is all about, how about y'all? I'm not a bananna dictator, I just thought I would throw something out there to get us going.

I'm holding mine until the last minute. I don't want anyone stealing my idea. Now all I have to do is think up my idea.
Diamond Lil
05-17-2008, 08:00 PM
Thanks Mike. I wasn't thinking of you as boss man or anything. It was just my attempt at going along with your great idea.
I do think the fresh shot is a good idea.
pegdragger
05-17-2008, 10:11 PM
Ok, count me out....Mine wasn't fresh. I guess I didn't read the rules all the way through. I will try to get a fresh one before the deadline.
Michael Hetrick
05-17-2008, 10:31 PM
Ok, count me out....Mine wasn't fresh. I guess I didn't read the rules all the way through. I will try to get a fresh one before the deadline.

Ah, an honorable man. No one would have known otherwise. Very cool.
Diamond Lil
05-17-2008, 10:33 PM
Truly! I was asking just to make sure an old pic that is a favorite of mine could not go in.
Michael Hetrick
05-17-2008, 10:37 PM
This forum is quickly becomming my favorite. Artists are less macho.
handydan
05-17-2008, 11:19 PM
here's one I took this pic at a customers house.
looks pretty wild to me in the center.
EZE RIDER
05-17-2008, 11:38 PM
Not to get to technical but it's kind of hard to compete with high end equipment. I have nothing more than a 3 megapixel pocket cam.

Maybe different catagories or am I just being a wet blanket?
Michael Hetrick
05-18-2008, 12:44 AM
A 3 mP camera will shoot just as good at 1280X1024 as a 20, right? I only have so many Utah trinkets and this is just to get something going on this forum. I think this is really all about the shot, no one will be using a Hassleblad.
EZE RIDER
05-18-2008, 01:08 AM
A 3 mP camera will shoot just as good at 1280X1024 as a 20, right? I only have so many Utah trinkets and this is just to get something going on this forum. I think this is really all about the shot, no one will be using a Hassleblad.

Cool.
pegdragger
05-18-2008, 07:20 AM
Hey EZE, I have been insulted many a time by people telling me I must have good camera to take such great pics. Actually, I like think I have a great eye to find the subject to shoot.

Your point and shoot will take pictures just fine. Your eye on the other hand wll lead you to a subject that jumps out and makes a beautiful photo. Don't be worried. This is all in fun! As a person who does this as a hobby, I enjoy seeing other people's work, whether it be you with your 3mp poin and shoot or Max with his professional equipment. Its all about the love of taking pictures.

Best of luck!
Diamond Lil
05-18-2008, 07:42 AM
Ed, mine is just a 5 mp camera which many times I just use on auto. Don't worry about a thing. The gentlemen above are right on.
pegdragger
05-18-2008, 09:17 AM
Ok, I got out this morning to take some pics in a park. It is very overcast so they are a little dark, but I will post some up later on today. Heading back out for a car show now. So glad summer is finally here in the Northeast!!!

Hey Mike....I like this more mellow Mike here in this forum. We find the softer side of you big guy?
Diamond Lil
05-18-2008, 09:40 AM
Car show pics to come? They are not easy.
Michael Hetrick
05-18-2008, 10:10 AM
Car show pics to come? They are not easy.

Car show pics are TOUGH what with all the kids and people running around. Did I just infer that kids aren't people. I did, didn't I . Anyways, unless you can get in pre-show it is tough to have a nice, uncluttered shot.
Michael Hetrick
05-18-2008, 10:11 AM
Hey Mike....I like this more mellow Mike here in this forum. We find the softer side of you big guy?

Actually I prefer to think that this is more me. Those motorcycle forums bring out a certain stubborness in me that I don't really like. Mustang forums too. Must be testosterone issues. :D:D
Diamond Lil
05-18-2008, 10:37 AM
Car show pics are TOUGH what with all the kids and people running around. Did I just infer that kids aren't people. I did, didn't I . Anyways, unless you can get in pre-show it is tough to have a nice, uncluttered shot.

Yes, and handling the ambient lighting and the shine of the cars and your own flash. If you don't understand your equipment it can be quite a task to get it right.
Michael Hetrick
05-18-2008, 01:38 PM
Yes, and handling the ambient lighting and the shine of the cars and your own flash. If you don't understand your equipment it can be quite a task to get it right.

Dual polarizer filters take care o' da glare!
Diamond Lil
05-18-2008, 02:30 PM
Which I had for the nikormat.:o
LAVrod
05-18-2008, 04:16 PM
I just learned of this place, I think many here have similar likes, photography and bikes. I just uploaded some photos of flowers from a botanical garden in So Cal.
lakedrunk
05-18-2008, 05:26 PM
I'm no photographer but I figured I would take a couple of pictures of the flowers in my yard :D

Sony Cybershot 5.1 Mega Pixels.
pegdragger
05-18-2008, 07:09 PM
Ok, I took some shots this morning. Keep in mind it ws pretty overcast and not a lot of sun. Here is one of my faves. Sorry about the border and copyright. I am putting them on another site I frequent and don't trust people there.

http://www.moviephotoforums.com/photopost/data/504/thumbs/DSC_0591.jpg (http://www.moviephotoforums.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=426)
EZE RIDER
05-18-2008, 07:23 PM
All nice entries! Rain here today and work work work. In a few days..........
Diamond Lil
05-18-2008, 07:50 PM
Ok, I took some shots this morning. Keep in mind it ws pretty overcast and not a lot of sun. Here is one of my faves. Sorry about the border and copyright. I am putting them on another site I frequent and don't trust people there.

http://www.moviephotoforums.com/photopost/data/504/thumbs/DSC_0591.jpg (http://www.moviephotoforums.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=426)

Michael, that is a beauty! Nice job.
pegdragger
05-18-2008, 07:56 PM
Michael, that is a beauty! Nice job.

Thanks Lil. Some of them came out better than I thought considering the cloudy conditions.
Diamond Lil
05-19-2008, 08:04 AM
Michael, you are welcome. Your subject is a softer, more wispy tulip than some of the more common and it appears to me that you were able to capture that quality.
Diamond Lil
05-19-2008, 08:10 AM
I'm no photographer but I figured I would take a couple of pictures of the flowers in my yard :D

Sony Cybershot 5.1 Mega Pixels.

Vic, you managed to find the perfect time to take those pictures. The iris corolla is so vibrant.
Curt9339
05-19-2008, 01:03 PM
Well hello everybody. I posted my pics for the Flower contest. Never thought I'd be doing that. But hey it was fun and now I'm gonna take lots of pics. Hope you got lots of Bandwidth Max. :D
Curt9339
05-19-2008, 05:12 PM
I'm probably not going to be here if the voting is the 23rd. I am going to Canada from the 22nd through the 24th I will be back (with a new puppy:D) on Sunday the 25th. I'm sure I will take lots of pics of the new little girl and post them in the pets section.
Michael Hetrick
05-22-2008, 01:15 PM
LAST DAY!! The Utah trinket prize is a small vial of salt from the Bonneville Speedway track surface. The sample was taken at about 150 MPH from my Mustang.
Diamond Lil
05-22-2008, 04:06 PM
LAST DAY!! The Utah trinket prize is a small vial of salt from the Bonneville Speedway track surface. The sample was taken at about 150 MPH from my Mustang.

That makes it ultimately special.
Michael Hetrick
05-28-2008, 10:31 PM
REAL busy week here. I will post a poll for the flower contests soonest! :eek:
Curt9339
05-29-2008, 12:41 PM
REAL busy week here. I will post a poll for the flower contests soonest! :eek:

Good. I thought I missed the voting.
Michael Hetrick
06-14-2008, 10:22 PM
I'm heading out to BSF in the morning to pick up Peg's Prize. I will take the cam and get some pics of interesting things between here and there.