Forum: Photography

Subject: Photography Forum Challenge - May 2011 - "Solitude"

Meisiekind opened this issue on May 03, 2011 · 99 posts

Meisiekind posted Tue, 03 May 2011 at 1:32 PM

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"To me, photography is an art of observation. It's about finding something interesting in an ordinary place... I've found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them."


Elliott Erwitt

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kgb224 posted Tue, 03 May 2011 at 1:35 PM

Thank You Carin.

I will have to dig deep to get captures for this challenge.

Meisiekind posted Tue, 03 May 2011 at 1:47 PM

Hahaha... Great Christo! So this is a REAL challenge for you!

:)

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"To me, photography is an art of observation. It's about finding something interesting in an ordinary place... I've found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them."


Elliott Erwitt

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durleybeachbum posted Tue, 03 May 2011 at 1:49 PM

Great idea!

Meisiekind posted Tue, 03 May 2011 at 1:50 PM

I thought I would kick off with this image I captured last weekend of a little boy watching his dad play a cricket match! The rope is the boundry rope of the cricket field.

 

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"To me, photography is an art of observation. It's about finding something interesting in an ordinary place... I've found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them."


Elliott Erwitt

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kgb224 posted Tue, 03 May 2011 at 1:51 PM

Quote - Hahaha... Great Christo! So this is a REAL challenge for you!

:)

This is a challenge for sure.

kgb224 posted Tue, 03 May 2011 at 1:55 PM

Quote - I thought I would kick off with this image I captured last weekend of a little boy watching his dad play a cricket match! The rope is the boundry rope of the cricket field.

 

Excellent start for this challenge Carin.

Meisiekind posted Tue, 03 May 2011 at 1:57 PM

Thanks Christo! It was the sweetest sight - this lone little boy just watching his daddy!

I caught him with my 200mm lens!

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"To me, photography is an art of observation. It's about finding something interesting in an ordinary place... I've found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them."


Elliott Erwitt

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kgb224 posted Tue, 03 May 2011 at 2:05 PM

Quote - Thanks Christo! It was the sweetest sight - this lone little boy just watching his daddy!

I caught him with my 200mm lens!

Still outstanding photography.

tennesseecowgirl posted Tue, 03 May 2011 at 4:41 PM

I took this one just this weekend at a re enactment ceremony, at Fort Loudon, Tennessee         They were doing a canon firing at the time that everyone else was watching but this cutie caught my eye.  

auntietk posted Tue, 03 May 2011 at 8:23 PM

I have just the thing! 

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

kgb224 posted Tue, 03 May 2011 at 10:39 PM

Outstanding uploads by everyone.

helanker posted Wed, 04 May 2011 at 1:46 AM

Excellent idea Carin !! Bravo !

helanker posted Wed, 04 May 2011 at 1:47 AM

Hey Tara, what a beautiful start up :-D

kgb224 posted Wed, 04 May 2011 at 2:23 AM

Here is my 3 for this challenge.

Trust it fits into this challenge.

Nr 1 a lone impala walking on a dirt road in Mabilingwe Nature Reserve.

kgb224 posted Wed, 04 May 2011 at 2:24 AM

Nr 2.

A Grey Heron standing waiting for its pray. It is so relaxing siting and enjoying the quitness at Austin Roberts Bird Sanctuary.

kgb224 posted Wed, 04 May 2011 at 2:26 AM

Nr 3 a lone Egyptian Goose swimming into the clouds of water at Austin Roberts Bird sanctuary.

kgb224 posted Wed, 04 May 2011 at 2:29 AM

I know the first capture is a bit small.

I copied it form my website.

Will have to look for the original on all my backyp cds to see if i can post a better qaulity picture.

blinkings posted Wed, 04 May 2011 at 2:40 AM

Great shots everyone and an interesting topic for the challenge. Here is my photo of a lonely lighthouse.

kgb224 posted Wed, 04 May 2011 at 2:42 AM

Superb capture for this challenge  Andrew.

helanker posted Wed, 04 May 2011 at 8:30 AM

Carin, I like the little guy sitting there alone :)

And lynell , it is such an awesome shot. That dry cottage and the soft person :)

Three lovely solitudes, kgb224. Fit beautifully in my opinion.

Beautiful little lighthouse, Andrew.

GARAGELAND posted Wed, 04 May 2011 at 8:31 AM

Canoeing.

Steve

GARAGELAND posted Wed, 04 May 2011 at 8:38 AM

No.2

 

GARAGELAND posted Wed, 04 May 2011 at 8:40 AM

No.3

kgb224 posted Wed, 04 May 2011 at 8:40 AM

Quote - Canoeing.

Steve

Steve.

Perfect upload for this challenge.

I do love the colors in your capture.

kgb224 posted Wed, 04 May 2011 at 8:41 AM

Steve.

Three perfect uploads for this challenge.

TomDart posted Wed, 04 May 2011 at 10:57 AM

Good ones so far...I will also have to struggle a bit for this one. Auntietk..yes that is it.

 

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helanker posted Wed, 04 May 2011 at 1:32 PM

Number one from me. My granddaughter

Helle

kgb224 posted Wed, 04 May 2011 at 1:37 PM

Quote - Number one from me. My granddaughter

Helle

Outstanding photography Helanker.

-Jordi- posted Thu, 05 May 2011 at 11:03 AM

Quote - Canoeing.

Steve

 

This is one of the most stunning photos I've seen in ages.

Lashia posted Fri, 06 May 2011 at 11:48 AM

this is an awesome subject! My fiance and I are stoked to start taking pictures for this challenge!

LovelyPoetess posted Fri, 06 May 2011 at 7:05 PM

Took this one a few weeks ago at Graceland Cemetery. A little behind the time, but it really fits the "solitude" theme I think.

 

They say a picture is worth a thousand words...

So where do they go when a photograph leaves you speechless? 

TomDart posted Fri, 06 May 2011 at 9:09 PM

A pebble tossed...

 

 

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Isabelle711 posted Fri, 06 May 2011 at 10:45 PM

Being Alone.

Isabelle711 posted Fri, 06 May 2011 at 10:57 PM

Lost In Thought.

Isabelle711 posted Fri, 06 May 2011 at 11:07 PM

Just Being.

kgb224 posted Sat, 07 May 2011 at 1:04 AM

Outstanding uploads by each and evryone and I am glad to see new faces posting and uploading in this forum.

-Jordi- posted Sat, 07 May 2011 at 4:18 AM

Isabelle those are beautiful shots

LovelyPoetess posted Sat, 07 May 2011 at 6:46 PM

That waterlily is a beautiful image, Isabelle

They say a picture is worth a thousand words...

So where do they go when a photograph leaves you speechless? 

LovelyPoetess posted Sat, 07 May 2011 at 8:04 PM

Second for me, taken earlier today with the challenge in mind.

They say a picture is worth a thousand words...

So where do they go when a photograph leaves you speechless? 

blinkings posted Tue, 10 May 2011 at 1:56 AM

Great photos everyone.

Hawk fighter jet.

sharky_ posted Tue, 10 May 2011 at 1:21 PM

My niece's son Makana in Solitude. Aloha

Lashia posted Thu, 12 May 2011 at 9:07 PM

"Isolation"

Here is my upload one- a shot from on the way up the the Myra Canyon Trestles in Kelowna B.C. It might be hard to see but this is a field of new growth baby pine trees. An amazing shot of this little plain on the mountain overlooking the great city of Kelowna! Taken on Monday :-)

 

 

Lashia posted Thu, 12 May 2011 at 9:09 PM

"Isolation II"

Here is my second shot for this month, again a spot at the Myra Canyon Trestles, this is actually up on the hike around the trestles, a little stop and look area overlooking hundreds of thousands of miles in almost every direction. An amazing view of our B.C. mountain scapes. Hope you enjoy!

kgb224 posted Thu, 12 May 2011 at 10:40 PM

Amazing work uploaded by every one for this challenge.

auntietk posted Fri, 13 May 2011 at 11:19 AM

From our trip to the Oregon Beaches ... taken yesterday.

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

mariogiannecchini posted Mon, 16 May 2011 at 12:40 AM

Congratulation for all ! Very beautiful images !

Happy week !!!

mariogiannecchini posted Mon, 16 May 2011 at 1:35 AM

Parco fluviale del Serchio  1

mariogiannecchini posted Mon, 16 May 2011 at 1:48 AM

Parco fluviale del Serchio 2

mariogiannecchini posted Mon, 16 May 2011 at 1:49 AM

Parco fluviale del Serchio

Meisiekind posted Mon, 16 May 2011 at 10:44 AM

Oh my gosh - what wonderful images you have all uploaded. Congrats to everyone - from Lynell to Mario - just amazing.

I have been without Internet for just over 2 weeks... What a frustration!!! I'm back now and promise to pop in again soon!

Keep them coming! :)

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"To me, photography is an art of observation. It's about finding something interesting in an ordinary place... I've found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them."


Elliott Erwitt

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kgb224 posted Mon, 16 May 2011 at 10:51 AM

Welcome back Carin.

Sorry to hear about your internet connection.

mariogiannecchini posted Mon, 16 May 2011 at 11:00 AM

I understand you, Carin! A day I change the provider, just to eliminate many problems.

Writing this post has been closed internet, deleting all

Meisiekind posted Mon, 16 May 2011 at 11:16 AM

Thanks Guys!!

Here is a "Solitude" image I shot just at the start of fall!

 

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"To me, photography is an art of observation. It's about finding something interesting in an ordinary place... I've found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them."


Elliott Erwitt

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emmecielle posted Wed, 18 May 2011 at 2:02 PM

Congratulations to you all for the splendid images! :-)

emmecielle posted Wed, 18 May 2011 at 2:04 PM

 

 

My first image

 

 

Lashia posted Wed, 18 May 2011 at 7:00 PM

I love the reflection in the shot of the water lilly, Isabelle. Great colour and close crop on it!

And Lovely, your shot of the old house with the tree is my favourite so far. The choice of B&W make the subject of isolation just pop. Beautiful capture.

Great uploads by everyone! Cool ideas :-)

Meisiekind posted Thu, 19 May 2011 at 11:18 AM

Gorgeous Isabelle!

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"To me, photography is an art of observation. It's about finding something interesting in an ordinary place... I've found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them."


Elliott Erwitt

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helanker posted Sat, 21 May 2011 at 1:57 AM

HI ! Havent been much around lately and i see all the lovely images you all have posted.

Here is the second one from me.

helanker posted Sat, 21 May 2011 at 1:57 AM

And the last one: MY husband :D

auntietk posted Sat, 21 May 2011 at 11:30 AM

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

bernieloehn posted Sat, 21 May 2011 at 12:48 PM

Nothing against Japanese stone gardens but this poor plant lives in hell!

Keep cool and fight for the right of others
to have a different opinion than you have!

;- ) Bernie

Meisiekind posted Sun, 22 May 2011 at 2:29 AM

Oh Helle - this is lovely!

:)

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"To me, photography is an art of observation. It's about finding something interesting in an ordinary place... I've found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them."


Elliott Erwitt

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bernieloehn posted Sun, 22 May 2011 at 11:52 AM

Just a few minutes ago I could capture this little green plant that must have started growing about two weeks ago in this burned garbage can.

Mondays comes the garbage collection company at my area and I asked myself whether the company will take the can completely with them about 14 days ago.

So you see they didn't take it and now new life is growing there.

Nice, isn't it?

;-)

Bernie

Keep cool and fight for the right of others
to have a different opinion than you have!

;- ) Bernie

bernieloehn posted Sun, 22 May 2011 at 11:54 AM

This is only a closer capture.

Keep cool and fight for the right of others
to have a different opinion than you have!

;- ) Bernie

Meisiekind posted Sun, 22 May 2011 at 12:18 PM

Very cool indeed!

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"To me, photography is an art of observation. It's about finding something interesting in an ordinary place... I've found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them."


Elliott Erwitt

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helanker posted Sun, 22 May 2011 at 12:22 PM

Bernie That is amazing and a proof, that nature is strong. :)

kgb224 posted Sun, 22 May 2011 at 12:34 PM

Amazing find Bernie.

Tabby posted Sun, 22 May 2011 at 6:13 PM

I can feel the solitude of the Morning Sunrise, in Myrtle Beach

Tabby posted Sun, 22 May 2011 at 6:17 PM

Solitude of the Egret!!

kgb224 posted Mon, 23 May 2011 at 1:48 AM

Stunning uploads Tabby.

Love your avatar Ta bb y.

emmecielle posted Mon, 23 May 2011 at 2:31 PM

Fantastic works! Congratulations to all! :-)

cfulton posted Mon, 23 May 2011 at 2:55 PM

 

I have to join the fun, belated yet still running...!

Clive

-Jordi- posted Wed, 25 May 2011 at 12:53 AM

I think I could only post one this time, the month went too fast for me :)

kgb224 posted Wed, 25 May 2011 at 1:52 AM

More outstanding work uploaded. Congratulations everyone with all their amazing photographs.

Lashia posted Wed, 25 May 2011 at 11:54 AM

@Bernie- Great eye, I couldn't see it until you pointed it out (I was more surprised by the shape of that poor garbage can! haha) I love seeing nature thrive in places we wouldn't expect. Great shot :-)

@Tabby- I love this sunset! Very serene. The clouds look like waves coming over the ocean. Awesome!

@Clive- What a great action shot! Looks like this little guy is running with a purpose :-)

@Jordie- Awesome capture of this bird. With my camera I cant seem to ever zoom enough to get worth-while-shots of birds. Glad to see it works so well for you :-)

 

Great uploads everyone! Keep 'em coming, month is coming to an end :-) I have to take one more for this, too!

-Jordi- posted Wed, 25 May 2011 at 11:56 AM

Thank you Lashia

cfulton posted Wed, 25 May 2011 at 2:25 PM

 

Thanks Selina!

I managed to get a static bird to focus on!

Clive

-Jordi- posted Wed, 25 May 2011 at 3:10 PM

Quote -  

Thanks Selina!

I managed to get a static bird to focus on!

Clive

 

Very beautiful shot!

fredpotter posted Thu, 26 May 2011 at 8:57 AM

Attached Link: Calgary boudoir photographer

Strange... it seems that solitude is the one thing that I constantly seek, yet always alludes me. One would guess that if solitude was my goal that my photography would reflect that. I had to think pretty hard on the idea before I chose these three images. I hope they work for you. Thanks for getting me to think about this topic again!

fredpotter posted Thu, 26 May 2011 at 9:00 AM

Attached Link: Calgary boudoir photographer

Here is my second choice

fredpotter posted Thu, 26 May 2011 at 9:08 AM

Attached Link: Calgary boudoir and glamour photographer

I'll go with this one for number three

kgb224 posted Thu, 26 May 2011 at 9:50 AM

Outstanding photographs uploaded for this challenge.

bernieloehn posted Thu, 26 May 2011 at 9:56 AM

This are really professional! Great!

Keep cool and fight for the right of others
to have a different opinion than you have!

;- ) Bernie

LoneyBones posted Fri, 27 May 2011 at 6:43 AM

Nearly missed this one. Getting used to a new computer.

Leonie.

LoneyBones posted Fri, 27 May 2011 at 6:46 AM

Some great images already folk.

LoneyBones posted Fri, 27 May 2011 at 6:48 AM

Third one, you probably can't even see my husband in this let alone the dog. She's a very small dog. ;-)

kgb224 posted Fri, 27 May 2011 at 11:43 AM

Loney bones. 3 stunning uploads captured and uploaded for this challenge.

God Blerss.

LoneyBones posted Fri, 27 May 2011 at 6:38 PM

Thank you.

As I mentioned, I'm getting used to Win 7, it aint easy when you're my age. (or any age it seems) ;-) Also getting ready for our season of shows and exhibitions here in Cairns Aus.

I'm involved on several levels in several groups...that aint easy either. Hey, but it keeps the little grey cells working. ;-)

Leonie.

Lashia posted Fri, 27 May 2011 at 11:37 PM

Isolation III

Here is my last upload for this months challenge (just in time!) My mother bought me this amazing statue today for our wedding next July, and I'm in love with it. Hope you like my posts, and awesome job to everyone who's submitted this month!

Selina

 

http://www.SelinaPhotography.ca/

Lashia posted Fri, 27 May 2011 at 11:49 PM

@Clive- Great bird shot! Chikadee's are my most favourite bird to watch AND to see in photographs, they're so playful and so fluffy, cant help but smile :-)

@Fred- Your first shot is amazing, I love the womans pose and position in the shot, and your long crop really fits the image perfectly. Your second shot is also amazing, I wonder what iso you shot this at. Great 3 choices!

@Leonie- Your first shot reminds me of the other day there was a girl playing on a cement wall behind my house and I tried to get a shot of her through my window but she was so fast! I love candid shots like this (and your second shot). For your last shot I can see your husband, but unfortunetly not your little little dog haha

Great shots to everyone! I hope everyone gets all three images in before the end of this month :-)

bernieloehn posted Fri, 27 May 2011 at 11:50 PM

LOL! I just realized that I have one entry left.

So I will use it for this little guy! ;-)

He sits on a really laaaarge fig leaf.

Best regards, Bernie

Keep cool and fight for the right of others
to have a different opinion than you have!

;- ) Bernie

aksirp posted Mon, 30 May 2011 at 3:38 PM

he was very alone playing accordion...

aksirp posted Tue, 31 May 2011 at 2:13 PM

last day for this month, so many objects, so wonderful Idea, i am sorry, i am late!

hopfuly next month i have more time, congratulations to you all!

Rose-Lignes posted Tue, 07 June 2011 at 11:42 AM

Hello everyone! :) I'm back! XD Interesting subject, I really had to plough through all my photo's. Although I can never top some (think Canoeing (looooooved this one), the one from hiperia3d, the second one from fredpotter and the bench at the water from Meisiekind) these are mine :). 

(Hint: look for the black-tailed prairie dog)

Rose-Lignes posted Tue, 07 June 2011 at 11:43 AM

2nd: these statue at the policecentre across from my house

Rose-Lignes posted Tue, 07 June 2011 at 11:43 AM

and last but not least :)

Lashia posted Tue, 07 June 2011 at 9:54 PM

Great shots, rose! I love the atmosphere of your last one with the chair, very "alone" :-)

 

We're almost half way through June and no new forum challenge? This is my birthday month :-(  SIGGHH

Plz, plz, plz can we get a new forum challenge to get our brains going, Carin? Thnx!!

kgb224 posted Wed, 08 June 2011 at 2:13 AM

Amazing work uploaded by everyone.

God Bless.