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Looks exciting!

Great work Carin..Looks like a fun challenge

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Thank you Bruce! Hopefully I will be able to run all the backroom stuff without pushing your button next month!!!

I am looking forward to seeing the posts roll in! Challenge yourself and take up your camera and try a few 'Less is More' shots!

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Good selection of a topic for me Carin!

And it looks like I get to put my feet in the water first on this challenge:) 

I uploaded a slight variation of this in my gallery earlier today. This upload is a wee bit simplified...removed the lens flare detail.

I'll look for more...this ought to be fun.

Thanks,
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Ahhh - nice one Bill! Just what I had in mind! I really like this shot as well as the slightly doctored one in your gallery post! So, you have opened the dance floor... Let the fun begin!!!

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Oooooohhh!  What a great challenge topic!  I'll have to keep my eye out for opportunities.  Excellent idea!

"If your pictures aren't good enough, you're not close enough."  ...  Robert Capa

Sound interesting theme...

Bill, the gentle curve in a ripple is so attractive. Like the idea the duck swiming towards a light.

Here is mine hope not too much.

seeya  T

Oh yes - great one Tunde! This is something I still want to try!

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Well I just fiddle with it on the weekend. Bruce posted a great link where this smoke art making is explaned. I just follow it much as I can....

seeya  T

This is hot. I have scads of photos where I missed what I was aiming at and come up with something minimalist that had some appeal...and a few that didn't. LOL

I'll be back on this one... as soon as I get home!

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This is shot 34 - at least - trying to get a gull in flight. It didn't work but it does quality for this challenge. :-)

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Oh yes PJ! Perfect! It is a great shot girl!!! Well done! :)

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simply red.....

Oh wow - this red cherry is such a scrumpteous image!!! Very minimalistic yet fantastic!!! Well done! :)

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I have not captured this today... sadly... but caught this lonely broken shell on the beach in Namibia in couple of weeks ago!

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very nice!!!

Great idea for a challenge!

Just a little feather... :)

Most wonderful image and perfect for the challenge! Well done! :)

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So far, the bar has been set pretty high!  :)  Great stuff, everybody!

"If your pictures aren't good enough, you're not close enough."  ...  Robert Capa

Tara right...these images are too good...lol. They realy represent simply but effective works.

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LOL Tara... Come on girl - take up that camera and show us... Looking forward to seeing your first upload here...

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LOL!  I'll get on it, I promise!   I've got things in my archives, but am going to be a good girl and go out and get something new. 

"If your pictures aren't good enough, you're not close enough."  ...  Robert Capa

hope this time i make it right!
good thread!

caught this little fellow easter

This sounds like fun.  Now to set aside some time...  ;c)

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evielouise - lovely fish... I like the mirrored effect!

Charberry - looking forward to see something "less is more" from you!

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Amazing beauty. I have always loved the minimalistic approach!  These really do show photography as an art!

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Great idea, I'll be back :)

Hello Meisiekind,

Can this one also participate, or is this not exactly what you meant?
Greetings from Mies.

OHH WOW!! WHat alot of amazing stuff here. I got to try this.

Oh Mies - this is adorable! Of course it can participate! This Forum is for fun and to learn from one another... Looking forward to more posts from you!

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Thank you so much for your nice answer, Meisiekind!

May I ask : "can we send up more photo's then?
Because then, when a go walking I maybe can look for any objects.

Forgive me if I'm too cheeky or would be greedy.
It's because I do not exactly know the rules jet.

'the stupid me' ;D

Hi!  I went to my little studio and made this shot : Dont know why, but my camere sometimes doesnt want to focus, so I had to take many shots before it finally did what I asked it to do. How rude. !

Good one Helle. You must send you camera off to school to learn its' manners.

"Beware of all enterprises that require new clothes."
  

Mies - each member can upload three images! Please do see if you can capture something especially for the challenge! Looking forward to it!!

Helle - what a cracker of a shot! Your camera seems to need some discipline!!!

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Thank you Bill and Carin 
Yes, I am afraid Olympus is a bit sour with me, after I bought my little point and shoot Canon, but i have explained to Olympus, that when I want really good shots, I will use him for it.

Quote - T, but i have explained to Olympus, that when I want really good shots, I will use him for it.

That's good, Helle. You take it psychologically well.

... I pretent... !

Helle...realy lovely to see a gold and the blue together.

seeyus  Tunde

Could not pass the opportunity  to make a simply shot of the short black. Pure nightmare capture white on the white background...grrrr....lol.

seeyus  T

LOL : So you don't drink your coffee, but you chew it, cheers!
Like this image, good idea :lol:

Tunde, yes, white on white but you found just enough shadow on the saucer and saucer (?) so the cup is identifible without taking anything away from the beans.  Nicely composed and exposed.

Wow, Tunde! That was a difficult shot! And you really got it well AND the balance in the composition is so very appealing! 
Helle, I love the rock. On cold days in winter, my family often sits at the kitchen table and paints rocks just for fun.

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Oh Tunde ... you do the impossible SO well!  :)  What a fantastic shot! 

Don't worry, Helle, I know someone else who loves his fancy Olympus but looks longingly at my 20X zoom Canon from time to time!    There's always something your camera doesn't do, no matter what camera you have!

I'm really enjoying seeing what people are posting here!  I promise, I'll get busy!

"If your pictures aren't good enough, you're not close enough."  ...  Robert Capa

Tara, I'm waiting... LOL...

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I know, I know ... LOL!  I have images in my archives that would work, but I want to go find something new.  (That's my excuse, and I'm sticking to it!) 

"If your pictures aren't good enough, you're not close enough."  ...  Robert Capa

I'll enter this one.

Tunde - wow!!!! Pure perfection and spot on for the challenge! Trulky wonderful!

kbrog - wonderful soaring bird and just wonderful for the challenge! Looking forward to seeing more from you!!!

Tara... I'm also waiting....

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That hawk is really marvelous and the open sky really gives this a free feeling.

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WOW! Tunde, I really love your Coffee Beans on white background.
And I so laughed at what dochtersions wrote   I could hear Tunde crunching LOL !

Awesome bird shot Kim.

I hope this fits the theme. Well done to all so far, there's some exceptional shots here. Before I forget, can I post this pic in the galleries?

Ok here is another one.

Very lovely leaf Micturn.

**Yes the leaf by ** **micturn is realy gorgeous and a pastel color is just enough.

Helle, lovely to see a single head separeted by its color from the group.

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Nice work, helanker, and thankyou both kindly :)

That leaf is really a great perspective and although it is small and just a bit shows, it seems to command attention.

Helle that touch of white is just what the shot needed. Wonderful.

So where is Tara? 

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Tara is right here, wondering why nobody answered micturn's question!  LOL!

Yes ... you can absolutely post that in your gallery.  This is only for fun back here, and there's no contest involved.

I'll start taking pictures soon, I promise!  LOL!  Bill just got back last night, and he's sure to kick my behind and get me clicking the shutter.

"If your pictures aren't good enough, you're not close enough."  ...  Robert Capa

Thanks for answering micturn's question Tara!!! I just git to the challenge now - had a rough day!

Micturn - stunning image - simplistic yet powerful - exactly what I meant the challenge to be! And like Tara said - you can definitely upload it in your gallery!

Helle - wonderful shot! Your finger in the image somehow just lifts it to another level! Excellent!

You guys raise the bar daily!!! I better myself into gear too!!

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You can all calm down now ... here's my first one!    We went to a local cemetery on Friday afternoon and spent a lot of time looking for shots for this month's thread!  I'll see what I can do about coming up with two more.  

"If your pictures aren't good enough, you're not close enough."  ...  Robert Capa

Oh, how nice things I saw here already!
Even if you have to go to a cemetery, Auntietk ;-)
You can better go there for taking picture's, then for  .........'everything else' :woot: !

Yesterday I went biking in the fields here.
Oh, I've make a lot of pictures, by having  so much freedom-feelings. (btw, I'm suffering of p.t.s.d.:crying:)
So going away,
makes my day,
yesterday.

What I please wont to ask. : That ladybug, was just uploaded, to ask the information from Meisiekind.

So if it could be, I would like to post, maybe tree others. Is that okay by you, then?
If not, its also okay with me.
Just feel free !
: You see.
I like the
smilies, he, he!

Have a great photo-weekend ♥ 
Bye then,
Mies.

Oh Tannie - that is gorgeous!!! Love it! Bill is back for a day and already he has kicked your butt into action!
GO BILL!!!! LMAO!!!....

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Less is More, or so they say 

This is one shot in Tara's nearby cemetery yesterday. There were some flat headstones but they are gone now...of course no disrespect to the occupants

Hi Carin, Auntietk was ready to go out for pics...she just was looking for company to go with her. Two photographers seem to be more motivated to get out and go than one. LOL

Time was late, late, late in the afternoon, therefore the loooooong shadow.

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HIHIHIHIHIHIHIHIHIHIHI !  I love this one and your funny explations !!!!!! .......and your use of smilies.

LOL... great one Bill!!! It actually gives me an idea for another possible subject!
Glad you and Auntie got your A's into G!!!! :))

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Carin.

You guys are all too good, but here is one of mine.  I have some others, but trying to decide which ones to submit.

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Here is another one, my fav so far.

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And another.  Tough choices for me. ;c)

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Oeee - most wonderful florals! They are all really special works of art!
Well done! :)

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Tara, this is so lovely and I like a shadow too.
Bill, spot on, great picture.
Charberry, wonderful trio.

seeyus  T

Nice work, one and all!

Wonderful shots, Char!  :)  They're all beautiful!

"If your pictures aren't good enough, you're not close enough."  ...  Robert Capa

OH Yes, 3 gorgeous captures. They are so lovely Charberry.

This is from early in the week, when I was sitting on a deck in Alabama and watching a few carpenter bees hovering nearby. Trying to get a good shot was a challenge of it's own because they never really hold still and they're too small to track with autofocus, at least not with my Rebel Xsi. Keeping manual focus on a small randomly moving target - fun! Also discovered you've got to use a really fast shutter speed because apparently their whole body moves when their wings are buzzing. I'm back home now and there don't seem to be any carpenter bees around here, but the next time I'm in Alabama I've got to try this again. It's a fun way to get to know the camera.

WOW ! You really got a fantastic shot there. Well done.

BobKemper, that's an awesome capture!  Wonderful.

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Spectacular shot, Bob!  Wow.  That's excellent!

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Excellent shot Bob and perfect for the challenge!

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Hey there bud. You got a ...

Some of the flowers and trees around here are already in bloom, and some are just starting to get their first buds. I was out walking after dinner and kept thinking a bud all by itself might turn out interesting. Luckily (ha, ha) I just happened to have a camera with me.

I'm going to try to help out here... Carin had an unfortunate occurrence and is without a laptop for the time being. But I won't complain..lol. I was secretly hoping to moderate the forum challenge for some time now. :-)

Tara - cemeteries are a great place for minimal shots and you certainly found a great one with the flowers.

Char! You really seem to have a delectable selection of florals (and you know how I love florals!) great minimalistic shots!

Bob, your depth of field is magic. Zooming in to refine the focus really blends the background well.

I do think we need to stir the pot though...does anyone have an idea for us to try...say a particular subject that we might be able to incorporate into this challenge?  Perhaps, with all the outdoor shots we could additionally challenge ourselves to minimalize a particular subject?

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MrsLubner... food is always a good subject. ;c)

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That sounds good. Does anyone what to try food in a "less is more" style?  Take a look at dinner tonight...what can you do with an intriguing presentation? And if food is not your thing, what is there around you that peeks interest with a peek? LOL

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 I have just now discovered there are challenges here at Render....this is fun!

Here is a simple one.  :)

Yes PJ,  I am in. :-) Food it fine for me :)  
But what if we already used our 3 images in this challenge?????

Helle, if you'd already done 3, I think we could allow one more for this side challenge. :-)  Go for it. :-)

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**Geoaskier - welcome to the challenge forum. And a fabulous way to begin!

Kbrog - Stellar photo.
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kbrog that is a wonderful green colored stone.

BobKemper wonderful flight shot in a small measure, I almost here it buzzing.

Pj mentioned food photo in a simply way, na this is my alley but I always fill up a screen, I might have a go at it to try it with less prop. Honestly I am greatly interested what others would come up with simply food photography. 

seeyus  Tunde

Yay ! I looked back and saw i only did 2, so i have 2 more to go ....  or...  !...  actually only one then .....or 

Hi Friends,

What a beautiful pictures, I already see coming over!
Stunning art work!
My compliments to those who have gone before me.
Here is my first one.

By the way, this is not my sink, which look not so squeaky clean ;-)
This was taken in the hospital toilet, haha

Here my next attempt. This is a mite-beetle on a large wooden pole.. We go for the bugs this time

With warm greetings from Mies. :wub:

Here, a lone bolt Hopefully he does not catch a could

May I also leave here, this little feather? He is just so alone, in the wet water :closedeyes: Bye, Bye, now I'm gone :tongue1: (but not for long) Mies.

p.s. should I have done something wrong, then you can give me penalty. :scared:

Awww ! Alot has happened in here. Excellent to see.

I love that bud, Bob.  It is simply beautiful.

Gjeo, what a lovely landskape.

Kim , the stone is just so elegant.

Mies, that zink is just so....clean.   And a cute little bug, but I just love the bolt, lonely or not

OK, since no one is looking...teeheehee... and I'm having too much fun, I'd like to extend a FOUR Post limit instead of the three post limit to everyone. That way, I get a chance to see more, and say more and you all can have an extra shot at perfecting the art of Less Is More.

Tunde, I know food is your specialty and this might be the ultimate challenge for you because of that.  Love to see what you can do to feature food in a "less" way.

dochtersions - Those are 4 perfect examples you posted.  Each one combines different textures as well as a small feature that commands the attention.  Well done!

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Great, PJ  I took some shots of my lunch, but before I realized it was blured, I ate it  So you can have a half dry radish instead. Forgot to eat them when they were fresh 

Wow! I love the clarity!  The shadow falls nicely to the front and that gives this a cleaner appearance with no shadow-halo. I am going to get out of bed soon and see if I can move around for awhile so I will try something "food" but I'm not very talented at it... but then, this is a challenge...

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Love this radish so very much, Helanker.
(not to eat, grrr. it It pricks too much ;-))

Ooh, I just saw this challenge and so here's my 100 drakmas' worth...for what it's worth, which probably isn't much since drakmas are no longer used, but hey...they make good art!

HE; You are right, Chip and it is beautiful.

OJJJ!! We could have a thread with coins from all over the world and oldies too :-)

Perhaps we'll put that up for a challenge in the future if there is enough interest. I know the US is issuing a lot of new money lately and it could be a creative concept. Chip, love this since I don't know I've ever seen this coin before.

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It is also a good MACRO challenge :)

Fantastic work, everybody! Wow ... I'm totally impressed!

"If your pictures aren't good enough, you're not close enough."  ...  Robert Capa

Hmm, this is a wonderful challenge!  I have been taking plenty of shots this week with various ideas - very few have even come close.

Anyway, here is my first for the month!
Clive

PS: Thanks for the info on Carin - I had wondered why she was so quiet!

Here is my last shot. Per bought some strawberries today....Imported from Spain.

These are great!  Your black & white made me exclaim aloud, Clive.  And those strawberries are gorgeous, Helle!

 

"If your pictures aren't good enough, you're not close enough."  ...  Robert Capa

**cfulton - this is a really a very unique shot. love its simplicity.

Helle, I can identify with this shot of the scrumptions strawberries - mine are just beginning to turn red. Wonderful and compelling!
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This one came about when I was making banana bread a couple days ago.  Bananas are really a wonderful subject and you can do so much with them.

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Wow, MrsLubner, these banana seems to fly away, out of the dark, into the light!
Wonderful captured, and idea.
Please let me taste of your banana bread, never eat this, but would love to **!
Leave a piece for me, then ** :blink:

 Helle: This strawberries, are looking as a couple in love. Great picture too!! :biggrin:

p.s. may I ask if something is wrong with Carin (I suppose, this is meisiekind) ?
Have a great day you all!
love,
Mies.

Studio work?  Yep, as was the previous one of the pencil and mouse.

The studio? My desk and the floor at work during lunchtime...
Clive

Clive, my studio is my workbench in the garage. I have to stand in wood shavings and push the power tools and screws to the side to set up my drapes and lights. :-)

**dochtersions - Carin suffered the loss of several electronic items from her home earlier this week, including the loss of her laptop.  We do not know when she will have another computer available to her on a regular basis. The good news is she was not harmed during the loss of these items and at some point she will be back with us.

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Oh, I'm so sorry to hear that.
What will she be shocked.
I am glad she is not injured or anything like tat.
Trough this, I wish Carin much strength.
Love Mies.

Taken today (since it's after 1am Chicago time, I suppose I can say taken yesterday...) It's just a little something I saw at work.  Boredom often impels you to see things you'd normally overlook, simply so that you can see something!  This just so happens to be on the side of one of my father's trucks.

WOW!  What news about Carin.  I'm glad that SHE is okay!  I hope she can get her things replaced quickly and without hassle.

I have to say Helle, that your most recent post in this thread is gorgeous.  For me, half the fun of art is also being able to eat it!

Chip! Where on earth did you find that marvelous Star of Texas! LOL  Couldn't resist since I'm posting my vacation shots in the gallery from my Texas trip.  Sharp shot!

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Ha!  I found that lovely Star of Texas on the side of a truck in one of the more grotty areas of Chicago!

And while we're on the subject of Texas...have you noticed how similar the Texas flag is to the Czech Republic flag?  Actually, have you noticed the number of Czechs living in Texas?  I think there are more Czechs there than in Prague!

No, never noticed!  I know we have a big population of Czechs here in Sacramento but we have such a great number of nationalities here.  In the smaller fishing villages I come from in Texas, we have a large number of Vietnamese.

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Great stuff, everybody!  I'm really enjoying this thread ... all the posts have been so good!

Just to prove I've been thinking of you while we've been out, here's an image from the beach at Fort Worden. 

"If your pictures aren't good enough, you're not close enough."  ...  Robert Capa

That's got an expansive feeling...wide open spaces and all that. What a great mood created with this use of open space.

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What a great view, Tara.
Superb!
Greetings, Mies.

Wide angle shot of the clear blue sky over this part of Germany today. It's been like this, without a contrail in sight, for a couple of days and nights now since all the flights were grounded due to the volcanic ash cloud. It won't be much longer before the many thousands of people who've had flight plans disrupted and the airlines that are loosing tons of money find a way to start flying again, but while they're grounded there is at least one small benefit for the rest of us.

Bob, I don't think you could find any less that produced some much more! 

Tara - you do so many Less is More shots with a different twist - here is one that fills the frame but is less...  Just an edge of an iris petal...

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Just a leaf.

If less is more, then that one Bob put up is everything!  ;D

I totally agree...:lol::lol::lol:  But I love your leaf. The shadow is key to it IMO.  Without the edge of shadow, it would be lifeless. Great clarity and love the white background.

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Everyone has something wonderful to show.  I've been away from home for the past three days.  Haven't had time to work on the food idea, or anything else.  ;c) 

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Nice leaf, Kim!

Wow, that edge looks very 'dramatic' ;-).

Cool, to see how always new things, here appear!

That's what I like about these challenges. We get a chance to try new things and see what works.  We don't have to challenge each other, just ourselves. :-)

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OH, how many new and interesting subjects I see. I havent been around for day as I have been rather busy.  And I myself have used my quota. :-)

Third one!

This is from the beach at Fort Worden.  Gull tracks in the damp sand.

"If your pictures aren't good enough, you're not close enough."  ...  Robert Capa

Great depth, Tara.

We sure are seeing a lot of ideas. I know I am inspired to think more about how I compose my photos.

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Wow, how great to look at this one, Tara!

Hope this qualifies....

Wild, that is perfect. So awesomely perfect for this challenge! The balance is delightful!

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Nice one auntietk! Leaves a lot to the imagination.

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The white background in my leaf picture is the top of my laundry dryer.  :D
Ceiling lamp and flash.

I love it!  And how very clean you keep it too! :-)

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Hello everybody!

If I may say, that  bird on the stone wall, is an amazing picture, wild_child **!

@ Kim,  you have a very white dryer, "keep it dry....uh... cool"! ** :lol:

What a super challenge!  So many wonderful images in here... I had a great time browsing through!

There is still a little time left so I'm hoping everyone will find someone who hasn't visited this thread yet and tell them to give it a try.  It really does have an effect later when out taking photos and you begin to see things a little differently than before.

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Thanks PJ and dochtersions.

I am not able to upload another image.

Too bad, wild_child, I was hoping to see more from you. :-(

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My second entry.  :-)

That's totally glowing!  The golden tones and the green grass with that spotlighting effect on it is brilliant! Love it!

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Thanks for the appreciation PJ.

Third entry.

I really like this, wild_child!
This has been a fun topic - I must still find my third!
Clive

cfulton - can't wait to see it...still time! 

wild_child - spectacular job! I can never get close enough to butterflies!

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OHH So much as happen in here while i was away.

Tara the Gull tracks are awesome. I love such shots alot.
Wild child, the bird id so cute and it is a really fine shot.
So it the squirrel shot and the butterfly...I just love the butterfly capture.

My third ... a shadow ... of what ...?  of whom ...?  

THat is indeed cool, cfulton. I like it alot.

Like Alfred Hitchcock... the shadowed profile of mystery...LOL

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Thanks Clive, PJ, helanker.

Clive - Nice mysterious shadow there. Care to unfold the mystery?

My Fourth and last image.

You have incredible instincts for balance in your composition. Lizards don't usually have personality that comes through but the way you've done this, you've written in a great one for it.

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I am speachless!!!! What amazing art posted here in the past week or so that I have been away! Every single entry is so super cool!!!

Thank you so much PJ for standing in for me!!!! You know how much I appreciate it!
(Oh, and I'm sure that banana was especially for Chip!!! hehehe...)

Guys and gals - you all rock... Let's see some more!!!!

Hugs!!!

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Yea!  Carin's back!!! :-)

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Carin, PJ does well, carries a big stick, folks listen.

My better example is the image in my gallery Easter Rose, the first one to come up if you visit my gallery for a peek..

This one might be less but I wonder and what do you think...the concrete block at the left seems to belong but it totally competes with the dock.  Without the block, I see the dock. With the block, I see the block first and the dock is secondary.  Interesting how that works.

Here 'tis the other version..I think this works better.

Ya know, Tom, there is an aesthetic value to the second shot that is clean and organized. It definitely has appeal but... the first one is imperfect in composition. For me, its the imperfection that intrigues me...

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PJ,  I think similar thoughts were in me at the time and that is why two uploads.  I do like the first one, even if off balance.  It is not so sterile as the second...for each to choose.

I know she carriers a big stick Tom!!! I'm so scared of her and also listens when she talks!!

Tom - I also love the second one better for all the reason you and PJ mentioned! Well done!

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Welcome back, Dierbaar!    Ek mis jou vrek baie!

I like the version with the block, Tom.  I saw the dock first, but the block held my attention at the same time.  Sort of like having Sunday dinner at grandma's and the pie is sitting right there on the sideboard staring at you.  To my eye, the block adds an anchor.  Also, when you left in the block, you cropped the picture off center, which I like better than the more symmetrical crop without the block.  I think it's a personal preference difference ... both versions are excellent!

"If your pictures aren't good enough, you're not close enough."  ...  Robert Capa

On Tom's photos: (full size)

In the photo without the block I find my eyes bouncing around all over the place looking for something. I should be focusing on the dock, but somehow it doesn't seem to lock me in. For the one with the block I see the block first, but it seems to help put everything else in place. They're both great photos, but if I was going to hang one of these on the wall at home or work I'd go for the one with the block.

Thank you for uploading these two right behind each other. I don't think I'd have caught on to the effect if they weren't together.
 

Less Is More, more or less.  :-)

Funny - I just saw this in the galleries and thought - it will be great for the challenge... and here it is! Well done indeed!

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Here is my entry for  The More Or Less Photography Forum Challenge.

Christo, welcome to the forum with this perfect image! What a wonderful shot with the perfect reflection! It looks like a Acacia flower! Well done!!
Looking forward to see more of your "less is more" images here!!!

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Christo, well done.  :  )  This single flower with reflection is a beautiful view  this Sunday morning.

Quote - Christo, welcome to the forum with this perfect image! What a wonderful shot with the perfect reflection! It looks like a Acacia flower! Well done!!
Looking forward to see more of your "less is more" images here!!!

Thank You Carin.

Quote - Christo, well done.  :  )  This single flower with reflection is a beautiful view  this Sunday morning.

Thank you my friend.

Since I have seen all the wonderful entries so far, I actually feel a bit hesitant to enter my last two images... But hey - I'm brave!!! 

This image I have actually captured in Namibia. This is jackal tracks on the beach. (Sorry Tara - I know you entered a similar shot... But great minds think alike!!)

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My last entry here is just an autumn leaf that I have captured on my lawn yesterday! I found it quite strange that it was lying there all on its own - as if to say... snap me for the challenge!! Hehehe...

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Great shots, Dierbaar!  I love the jackal tracks in particular.  They're so sharp and clear!  We don't have jackals on the beach here, so this is also "locally exotic" to me!  :)

"If your pictures aren't good enough, you're not close enough."  ...  Robert Capa

Geez so may great pictures. Pj I was not ignore your encouragment but my lung decided to go for a short hospital visit. Just got back 2 days ago. Here is a simply food shot. I only eat a cheese only...lol.

seeyus  T

I had but a moment to decide how to take this picture as we zipped past in a boat. Should I take the whole house or just the window. In the end I decided "less is more" without even realising it

Thought I might put a second image in. A young lady a photographed  a while back in colour. I was just messing around and got rid of the colour then got rid of just about everything else in the image except her eyes and to a lesser extent her lips. I'm not exactly experienced with portraits but I do like the result so maybe some of you might as well :).

@ Chaosphoto
Lots of colors on the window shot and a very good thinking to get just a close up instead of the full house.

The mono is so impressive with a minimal dark highlight.

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Tunde - wonderful choice and awesome image!

Martin - welcome to the challenge my friend! The window is WOW... I agree with Tunde - grabbing just the window was the correct choice! And the portrait - incredible mono! Very well done on both accounts!!!

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Love the high-key portrait work, Martin!  That rocks!

"If your pictures aren't good enough, you're not close enough."  ...  Robert Capa

That portrait is really nice.  It puts more emphasis on her facial features, with a hint of the rest.  Love it.

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Bought some baby clothes and just took a picture it sure looks like one fat baby with the size allowed though:lol

Very cute... I love little girl clothes! Welcome to the challenge!

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Some cold abstract...Blur created by zooming while shooting.

seeyus  T

I really should check this thread more often! Some amazing work here

Tunde - wow - what an amazing result! I love what you did! The depth that you have created is just amazing!

Micturn - please join the fun and learning experience! Looking forward to seeing you post here!!

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That's awesome, Tunde!  Very cool.

"If your pictures aren't good enough, you're not close enough."  ...  Robert Capa

thank you for accepting the dress picture: I believe I can do another?? love that one babuci~ just  took one of my paper weight

Cool - I love the bubbles in the glass!
Fun eh??

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Thank you Ladies!

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Hello everybody <3

It's a pity, i did' not receive any message from here the last weeks '(
I thought nobody had post anything at all.
But that's a big mistake. Now I see such beauty's to admire.
Congratulations from here, to all those superb photographers.
Stunning art to look at.

Wishing you all a sunshine weekend, in all kind of 'way's'.
Greetings from Mies.

Thank you Mies!
Be sure to check in tomorrow when the new month's Challenge should be up and running!
Have a great weekend too!
Carin

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ok as of this pass mothers day when all the men cooked for us ladies here is a meat dish chicken ,pork,steak,yummy!~ taken by yours truly;

hi friends! less is more - i try it 

Thank you
Is this over ??
did the fat lady sing

lol for your health!!......keep smilng

Lovely!

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thank you ladies, dont know if it is over...
have a nice sunday!!