Forum: Photography

Subject: Photography Forum Challenge - July 2013 - "Monochrome"

cfulton opened this issue on Jun 30, 2013 · 127 posts

cfulton posted Sun, 30 June 2013 at 3:14 PM

 

Welcome to July 2013 Photography Forum Challenge.

Black & white, sepia, cyanotype, greyscale.
When the your pictures do not need colour
to speak a thousand words.

Have fun in your digital darkroom!

'Speak' to us!

Two images per member per week.
Image size: No larger than:
800pixels X 600pixels
and 200KB

kgb224 posted Sun, 30 June 2013 at 10:39 PM

Thank you for the new challenge Clive.

God bless.

Meisiekind posted Mon, 01 July 2013 at 3:11 AM

Awesome challenge Clive! Love it!

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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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dochtersions posted Mon, 01 July 2013 at 7:54 AM

Hi everybody,

Here my first try,
Which I hope I have understood everything right.
I suppose, it's not just black and white only, but intended one single color.

The photos are as I took them, I hope a little green is allowed? (at that zebra photo, the background).

p.s. dear Carin, so nice to see your lovely new avatar ♥

For clarification, this is not me, because I have a little bit more freckles.
LOL.

(btw I guess it's the skeleton of a giraffe)

dochtersions posted Mon, 01 July 2013 at 7:57 AM

With the greetings from the Gaia-Zoo, which is about 25 km from our home.

kgb224 posted Mon, 01 July 2013 at 11:43 AM

Stunning uploads Mies.

God bless.

dochtersions posted Mon, 01 July 2013 at 12:49 PM

Thank you Christo.

God bless. :)

Meisiekind posted Mon, 01 July 2013 at 1:17 PM

Jacomina - I'm glad that you have more freckles than the one you have uploaded!! LOL....

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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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dochtersions posted Tue, 02 July 2013 at 3:55 AM

Quote - Jacomina - I'm glad that you have more freckles than the one you have uploaded!! LOL....

Goeie môre liewe Carin, jou woorde is die eerste wat ek lees vandag, en direct my dag begin goed!

Good morning dear Carin, your words are the first that I read today, and immediately my day begins super!

:lol:

bernieloehn posted Tue, 02 July 2013 at 11:29 AM

Here comes my first contribution: A cute little Prariedog!

I hope you will like him/her.

;-) Bernie

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

;- ) Bernie

bernieloehn posted Tue, 02 July 2013 at 11:31 AM

The second one is also an animal: Horst!

The little male turtle of my neighbours son.

Erika his wife is nearly as double sized - poor guy - LOL!

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

;- ) Bernie

dochtersions posted Tue, 02 July 2013 at 11:34 AM

Yes, I like this cutie, Bernie.

Ich frage mich, was würde er gerade essen?
Oder trinken mit einem Strohhalm ;-)

I wonder what it's eating?
Or drinking with a straw ;-).

dochtersions posted Tue, 02 July 2013 at 11:42 AM

Hi Horst, you are good looking :)

Meisiekind posted Tue, 02 July 2013 at 11:43 AM

Very cute critters Bernie!

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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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Meisiekind posted Tue, 02 July 2013 at 11:45 AM

Here is my first one this week:

I made this rose for the anniversary of my mom's 10th year of passing.

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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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Meisiekind posted Tue, 02 July 2013 at 11:46 AM

This is a candid shot of my eldest son with high-key treatment.

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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, 02 July 2013 at 12:12 PM

Outstanding uploads everyone.

God bless.

bernieloehn posted Tue, 02 July 2013 at 12:24 PM

Yes, all contributions are so professional! Superb captures! 

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

;- ) Bernie

dochtersions posted Tue, 02 July 2013 at 4:28 PM

Such a very tender Rose it is, dear Carin.

The portrait of your son looks exciting, and in a way it has a mysteriously atmosfere.

Two professional uploads, Carin.

Meisiekind posted Wed, 03 July 2013 at 3:06 AM

Thanks Jacomina!!! xxx

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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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prutzworks posted Wed, 03 July 2013 at 7:30 AM

Circus giraffe

lensbaby lens (type muse), lightroom and photoshop

minder is meer

prutzworks posted Wed, 03 July 2013 at 7:45 AM

Nijmegen old town (beneden stad)

coversion/effects in lightroom

minder is meer

Meisiekind posted Wed, 03 July 2013 at 7:48 AM

Great uploads Martin!

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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 Wed, 03 July 2013 at 7:54 AM

Superb uploads prutzworks!

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

;- ) Bernie

prutzworks posted Wed, 03 July 2013 at 8:04 AM

thanks, you 2 and Jacomina as well

minder is meer

kgb224 posted Wed, 03 July 2013 at 10:56 AM

Outstanding work prutzwork.

God bless.

GARAGELAND posted Thu, 04 July 2013 at 8:14 AM

bernieloehn posted Thu, 04 July 2013 at 10:45 AM

@ GARAGELAND: For me you are already the winner of this challenge because this capture is so very good! This cute little rascal shows the pure lust for living! So sweet!

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

;- ) Bernie

GARAGELAND posted Thu, 04 July 2013 at 12:53 PM

CLICK FOR FULL FLAVOUR.

 

bernieloehn posted Thu, 04 July 2013 at 1:44 PM

Wow fantastic scene! 

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

;- ) Bernie

kgb224 posted Thu, 04 July 2013 at 11:29 PM

Amazing uploads Garageland.

God bless.

GARAGELAND posted Fri, 05 July 2013 at 10:48 AM

Thanx!, kgb224

auntietk posted Sun, 07 July 2013 at 10:09 AM

Wow!  Great stuff, everybody!  I was so excited about this challenge when it first came out, and then somehow I lost sight of it.  I'll get busy!  :)

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

auntietk posted Mon, 08 July 2013 at 1:13 AM

Yellow daisies in one of my garden pots

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

auntietk posted Mon, 08 July 2013 at 1:14 AM

And something quite different ... our friend's cattle ranch in South Dakota.

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

bernieloehn posted Mon, 08 July 2013 at 1:36 AM

Wonderful captures! 

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

;- ) Bernie

kgb224 posted Mon, 08 July 2013 at 8:04 AM

Amazing uploads Tara.

God bless.

kgb224 posted Mon, 08 July 2013 at 8:20 AM

Here is two captures that i took this morning.

I converted a few captures to Monocrome using my photo editing program that came with my Canon camera.

My first a seed of the Cycad.

kgb224 posted Mon, 08 July 2013 at 8:24 AM

My second a bud on a tree branch that looks like a scissor hand of a monster.

Both captures captuyred this morning at Jan Cilliers park. Blessed day and week.

God bless.

cfulton posted Mon, 08 July 2013 at 1:23 PM

It is great to see all of the variety here - thank you all for your submissions!

Here is my first for the month...

auntietk posted Mon, 08 July 2013 at 1:55 PM

Cool stuff!

Thanks for this challenge, Clive.  What fun!  :)

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

kgb224 posted Mon, 08 July 2013 at 11:02 PM

Wonderful upload Clive.

God bless.

prutzworks posted Tue, 09 July 2013 at 3:49 AM

great shots

minder is meer

GARAGELAND posted Wed, 10 July 2013 at 12:38 PM

Great Challange theme!

Leaves the field wide open for lots of ideas.

Please "Click" for full Flavour.

GARAGELAND posted Wed, 10 July 2013 at 12:45 PM

ZOOOOMAGE rec. "Click"

kgb224 posted Wed, 10 July 2013 at 2:13 PM

Outstanding uploads Garageland.

God bless.

ironsoul posted Wed, 10 July 2013 at 3:31 PM

Ok, one day I will learn how to focus (left it a bit late)

Frozen pond reeds in low sun light


kgb224 posted Wed, 10 July 2013 at 5:30 PM

Welcom to the challenge ironsoul.

Perfect upload for this challenge.

God bless.

bernieloehn posted Thu, 11 July 2013 at 2:56 PM

Hey, it is a new week! I can upload new pictures!

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

;- ) Bernie

bernieloehn posted Thu, 11 July 2013 at 2:56 PM

And another one!

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

;- ) Bernie

kgb224 posted Thu, 11 July 2013 at 3:58 PM

Amazing uploads Bernie.

God bless.

dochtersions posted Fri, 12 July 2013 at 10:54 AM

To my amazement I now see I received no messages from the challenge. I thought, everyone is on vacation, that this would be the reason.

And WOW,  I find so many beautiful uploads, too much to mention!
So, my congratulations to all.

I did my best, despite my good camera is being repaired again, so I only have an old 'fake thing', grrr. ;-)

See you soon :)

dochtersions posted Fri, 12 July 2013 at 11:39 AM

Hi Everybody!

Here I show you my teeth!

That's a Dutch saying, for if you warn someone that you will attack him.
So, you don't need to be afraid of me :).

And, of course, these are not my real teeth,
because they are all still where they should be: in my wide smile.

No art -teeth (dentures) in my mouth, but on the wall.

LOL!

dochtersions posted Fri, 12 July 2013 at 11:43 AM

Newly discovered pyramids, a first for the photo forum.

Here you are.

bernieloehn posted Fri, 12 July 2013 at 12:17 PM

Haha, cool captures dochtersions !

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

;- ) Bernie

auntietk posted Fri, 12 July 2013 at 2:55 PM

Smile big, because I love the egg carton!  :D

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

kgb224 posted Fri, 12 July 2013 at 3:00 PM

Amazing captures Mies.

God bless.

dochtersions posted Fri, 12 July 2013 at 3:25 PM

Thank you Bernie and Christo!

Haha, you are very smart, Tara!
Thanks for your smile on the egg-pyramids.

btw, They are free-range pyramids. :D

auntietk posted Sat, 13 July 2013 at 2:04 AM

LOL!  I would expect nothing less!  :)

 

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

cfulton posted Sat, 13 July 2013 at 9:35 AM

Am I allowed to say that the variety here is 'colourful'?!

Here is my next one... a nightmare tree!

Clive

kgb224 posted Sat, 13 July 2013 at 9:49 AM

Superb capture and upload Clive.

God bless.

bernieloehn posted Sat, 13 July 2013 at 11:28 AM

wonderful mystical tree!

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

;- ) Bernie

dochtersions posted Sat, 13 July 2013 at 11:49 AM

Hi Clive,

A great mood is on your upload.
But, haha, my nightmares are much more worse than your tree!

Is it meant positive, 'colorful**'**, or negative, my friend?
If it is positive, than you're allowed to say,  otherwise not . :).

auntietk posted Sun, 14 July 2013 at 12:47 AM

:D

 

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

kgb224 posted Sun, 14 July 2013 at 8:57 AM

A new week and two uploads from me for this week for the monocrome challenge.

My first a dead leaf lying on the grass at Jan Cilliers park.

kgb224 posted Sun, 14 July 2013 at 8:59 AM

My second a bolt forming part of a bench situated at Jan Cilliers park. I beleive someone ripped of and stole one of the wooden strips which this bolt holds in position.

Blessed day and week.

God bless.

bernieloehn posted Sun, 14 July 2013 at 10:36 AM

Wow! Cool, I like the screw/nail very much but both are superb captures!

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

;- ) Bernie

dochtersions posted Sun, 14 July 2013 at 12:29 PM

Two very special looking uploads, Christo!
The second is a great find.

Wishing you a blessed week too :)

kgb224 posted Sun, 14 July 2013 at 12:38 PM

Thank you Bernie and Mies.

God bless.

auntietk posted Sun, 14 July 2013 at 12:50 PM

I like 'em both, but that bolt really is superb.

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

kgb224 posted Sun, 14 July 2013 at 1:51 PM

Thank you Tara.

God bless.

3DGuy posted Sun, 14 July 2013 at 5:12 PM

Finally I can post an entry. My server died while I was on vacation and I spent the entire weekend rebuilding it from scratch.

Anyway, while on vacation I went to the Zolder racing circuit in Belgium. It was the 50th aniversary of the tracks existence. It's not easy finding a good spot to take pictures though.

 

What is a friend? A single soul dwelling in two bodies. - Aristotle
-= Glass Eye Photography =- -= My Rendo Gallery =-

auntietk posted Mon, 15 July 2013 at 12:24 AM

Looks like a great spot to me!  Excellent image!

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

kgb224 posted Mon, 15 July 2013 at 5:20 AM

Perfect upload 3Dguy. I agree with Tara. You seemed to be just in the perfect spot to take this picture. God bless.

Isabelle711 posted Mon, 15 July 2013 at 11:17 PM

Hi. This is my grand-daughter Miss Sophie Ann after having birthday cake and opening presents. :))))  She feels most comfortable in her mommas arms. :))))))) Love you both more than words can say. :)))))

Isabelle711 posted Mon, 15 July 2013 at 11:19 PM

My friends Pat and Kathy setting on the beach enjoying a nice read. :)))))))

auntietk posted Tue, 16 July 2013 at 1:10 AM

Terrific portrait of the baby, and I love the seaside shot.  Both excellent conversions to b&w! 

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

kgb224 posted Tue, 16 July 2013 at 10:21 AM

Amazing captures Laura.

God bless.

GARAGELAND posted Tue, 16 July 2013 at 1:30 PM

 

THE BLONDE BOMDSHELL!!

kgb224 posted Tue, 16 July 2013 at 1:41 PM

Superb upload Garageland.

God bless.

cfulton posted Tue, 16 July 2013 at 1:52 PM

A flower for the lady...

kgb224 posted Tue, 16 July 2013 at 1:57 PM

Perfect upload Clive.

God bless.

3DGuy posted Tue, 16 July 2013 at 2:03 PM

Here's another one from Zolder. Numerous old and new (super)cars were presented around the circuit. This is a closeup of the nose of a classic Bentley R type Saloon from 1954.

What is a friend? A single soul dwelling in two bodies. - Aristotle
-= Glass Eye Photography =- -= My Rendo Gallery =-

kgb224 posted Tue, 16 July 2013 at 2:08 PM

Superb upload 3DGuy.

God bless.

auntietk posted Tue, 16 July 2013 at 3:24 PM

I liked this one with a bit of postwork ... "colored pencil" in CS5.

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

Adobe_One_Kenobi posted Tue, 16 July 2013 at 9:16 PM

Don't use the new blur tools much in CS6, but I thought it would be cool for this challenge to have a bash at it.

Some great images in this one.  I mised last months "Transport" theme, I could have had some nice ones for that, Bummer!

 


MrsRatbag posted Tue, 16 July 2013 at 9:24 PM

Desaturated, inverted buttercup...

Adobe_One_Kenobi posted Tue, 16 July 2013 at 9:24 PM

Excellent idea with the inversion Dee :)


kgb224 posted Tue, 16 July 2013 at 11:17 PM

Outstanding work Tara.Denise and Ronnie.

God bless.

auntietk posted Wed, 17 July 2013 at 1:44 AM

Cool stuff, everybody!  I'm really enjoying this challenge.  :)

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

cfulton posted Wed, 17 July 2013 at 3:03 AM

This is fun!

GARAGELAND posted Wed, 17 July 2013 at 2:15 PM

Living statue.

Adobe_One_Kenobi posted Wed, 17 July 2013 at 5:33 PM

Top stuff this living statue.


kgb224 posted Wed, 17 July 2013 at 9:52 PM

Love the living statue Garageland.

Amazing upload.God bless.

kgb224 posted Sun, 21 July 2013 at 2:30 AM

A new week and two new monocrome uploads for the monocrome challenge.

My first a Lapwing Plover on the graas of Jan Cilliers park.

kgb224 posted Sun, 21 July 2013 at 2:33 AM

My second withered Poppy petals lying on the ground.

Blessed day and week.

God bless.

Adobe_One_Kenobi posted Sun, 21 July 2013 at 9:21 AM

Good ones Christo.  That light on the petals is beautiful.


kgb224 posted Sun, 21 July 2013 at 2:40 PM

Quote - Good ones Christo.  That light on the petals is beautiful.

Thank you Ronnie.

God bless.

3DGuy posted Sun, 21 July 2013 at 3:22 PM

What is a friend? A single soul dwelling in two bodies. - Aristotle
-= Glass Eye Photography =- -= My Rendo Gallery =-

Adobe_One_Kenobi posted Sun, 21 July 2013 at 4:41 PM

 

Nice greylag goose here 3D..Looks cool in mono!


kgb224 posted Sun, 21 July 2013 at 4:48 PM

Love the monocrome Goose 3DGuy.

God bless.

drag posted Mon, 22 July 2013 at 2:26 PM

Hope I'm not to late to the party..There are some incredible photographs on these four pages. So here's one takin in the Cascades around MT Baker..

auntietk posted Mon, 22 July 2013 at 2:28 PM

Gorgeous b&w, Bonita.  I love the subject matter, and the contrast you got here is terrific!

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

kgb224 posted Mon, 22 July 2013 at 2:29 PM

Wonderful monocrome upload drag.

God bless.

drag posted Mon, 22 July 2013 at 2:29 PM

Another one from the same area.

auntietk posted Mon, 22 July 2013 at 2:30 PM

Oooohh!  I like that one too!  There's something to be said for familiarity.  This landscape fits my internal view of what the world should look like, and it's such a satisfying thing to view!

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

kgb224 posted Mon, 22 July 2013 at 2:33 PM

Amazing upload Bonita.

God bless.

drag posted Mon, 22 July 2013 at 2:33 PM

Thanks Tara,  I really love the S Dakota shot  it reminds me of home (Kansas).

auntietk posted Mon, 22 July 2013 at 4:54 PM

@ Bonita ... I once knew, but tell me again what part of Kansas?  We were just there in May, and I might have something even closer to home!  :)

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

drag posted Mon, 22 July 2013 at 5:26 PM

Hey Tara, I grew up in Wichita, my husband from Florence Ks.  But relatives all over. So any flat  piece of Ks would work lol..

auntietk posted Tue, 23 July 2013 at 12:51 AM

This one is for Bonita:  We drove from Council Grove to Strong City, through Emporia and Ottawa to Paola on May 2nd this year.  This is Hwy 177 between Council Grove and the Tallgrass Preserve.  And yes, that's snow in Kansas in May!  :)  I love this part of Kansas.  It's beautiful, even in the snow! 

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

kgb224 posted Tue, 23 July 2013 at 6:14 AM

Superb upload Tara.

God bless.

drag posted Tue, 23 July 2013 at 1:30 PM

Kansas where the roads go on forever..I miss it but wouldn't trade all these trees for all that flat lol.  I love this Tara and the snow just adds to the "lonesome highway" feel.

3DGuy posted Tue, 23 July 2013 at 3:38 PM

An electricity pole...

mono

What is a friend? A single soul dwelling in two bodies. - Aristotle
-= Glass Eye Photography =- -= My Rendo Gallery =-

kgb224 posted Tue, 23 July 2013 at 9:42 PM

Superb upload 3DGuy.

God bless.

auntietk posted Wed, 24 July 2013 at 12:02 AM

@ Bonita - Me too.  I love Kansas, but Washington is home.  I get a little antsy when I get too far away from salt water and tall trees.  :)

 

@ 3DGuy - love the pov!  That's outstanding!

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

drag posted Wed, 24 July 2013 at 12:02 PM

3dguy this one makes me dizzy looking at it.  It has such great geomentric and almost a mirror fx.

3DGuy posted Fri, 26 July 2013 at 8:34 AM

I know it's a bit fast to post another one, but I missed the 1st 2 weeks of the month :)

What is a friend? A single soul dwelling in two bodies. - Aristotle
-= Glass Eye Photography =- -= My Rendo Gallery =-

kgb224 posted Fri, 26 July 2013 at 11:27 AM

Just amzingly beautiful 3DGuy.

God bless.

kgb224 posted Mon, 29 July 2013 at 1:41 PM

A new week and Two new captures for this challenge.

My first a moon capture captured with my fujifilm super zoom.

Cropped the picture.

Did some noise removal.

Converted to gray scale using irfanview.

Clicked on auto contrast in Picasa 3 to get the black effect of the background and the moon pure white.

kgb224 posted Mon, 29 July 2013 at 1:44 PM

My second a capture of a white Poppy in a garden which is situated on route to the offices where my wife is working.

Converted to gray scale using Irfan view.

Blessed day and week.

God bless.

cfulton posted Wed, 31 July 2013 at 11:28 AM

I must apologise for my lack of contact.  Work has been hectic and time consuming.

I will only be able to get to the new Forum Challenge for August sometime over the weekend.

A few more days for Monochrome!

Apologies again,
Clive

kgb224 posted Wed, 31 July 2013 at 1:06 PM

Thank you Clive.

God bless.

auntietk posted Thu, 01 August 2013 at 12:26 AM

This has been a terrific challenge, Clive.  Thanks!  :)

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

blinkings posted Thu, 22 August 2013 at 4:34 AM

Yes a great challenge Clive. Great photos everyone. 

kgb224 posted Thu, 22 August 2013 at 4:58 AM

Superb upload blinkings.

God bless.

Meisiekind posted Thu, 22 August 2013 at 1:10 PM

Gorgeous image Andrew!

________________________________________________________________

"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

________________________________________________________________