Weekly Photo Contest (March 8th - March 15th 2012) Topic - Wood

Somepix · Mar 8, 2012, 10:21 AM

This weeks topic could be WOOD. Let's explore different uses and forms of the material.

Rules:

1. You may only submit one photo per contest.

2. Please do not comment on photos until after the judging has taken place.

3. The contest runs for exactly one week, starting NOW! (see time/date stamp at the start of this thread)

4. At the end of the week, The Judge (last week's winner) will choose a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place photo, providing as much feedback as possible. (Judge has 24 hours to make decision)

5. The 1st place Winner will start a new thread with the topic/theme of their choice, and act as the Judge for that contest.
(Winner has 48 hours to create new theme)

pmxperience · Mar 8, 2012, 01:27 PM

Loss by pmxperience, on Flickr

Blakeco123 · Mar 9, 2012, 12:53 AM

.

Funkatronic · Mar 9, 2012, 07:28 AM

A Day at the Farm - 3 by yohul, on Flickr

jabbott · Mar 9, 2012, 09:52 AM

Abandoned Church, Keota, Colorado
1/125s, f/8, 25mm, ISO 100
Canon Rebel T2i + 24-70mm f/2.8L

Sideonecincy · Mar 9, 2012, 10:44 AM

iphone4304 · Mar 9, 2012, 10:56 AM

Matt Williams

butch10x · Mar 9, 2012, 12:13 PM

feb 20 || wood texture by Bhupesh Patel Photography, on Flickr
Back yard fence

paulg · Mar 9, 2012, 03:33 PM

Bartlindon · Mar 10, 2012, 05:13 AM

Playing wood

smitty1788 · Mar 11, 2012, 04:11 PM

Floor by smitty1788, on Flickr

psychotropic · Mar 11, 2012, 04:26 PM

Just a little bark action...

Somepix · Mar 12, 2012, 07:55 AM

Wood_24b par Somepix1851, sur Flickr

imac wannabe · Mar 12, 2012, 09:55 AM

Wood

Melizard · Mar 12, 2012, 01:58 PM

Wood Door by Melissa.O.Anderson, on Flickr

AlexH · Mar 12, 2012, 03:00 PM

Boardwalk by DigitAl3x, on Flickr

coryndiego · Mar 12, 2012, 06:51 PM

Nathanbl · Mar 12, 2012, 08:46 PM

First post, new hobby. Go easy?!

rarnell · Mar 13, 2012, 02:54 PM

First attempt

someoldguy · Mar 13, 2012, 05:24 PM

epb87 · Mar 13, 2012, 05:39 PM

Park Bench by epb87, on Flickr

Eolian · 09:20 AM

emtrey · Mar 14, 2012, 10:30 PM

Another first time sharer/entrant.

Canon Rebel T3, 1/1250s, f/5.6, 55mm, ISO 3200. EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 lens.

Somepix · Mar 15, 2012, 10:52 AM

... of this contest. Thanks all.

I'll be back to morrow to tell you who I decided the winner should be.

Somepix · Mar 16, 2012, 11:11 AM

Difficult job ! Those are just my short opinions, my feelings translated in words when looking at images. (And... sorry for being late...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eolian

Image

First. Wood as a living material. I think the quality of the picture as well a the choice of the subject illustrate almost perfectly the theme.

Quote:

Originally Posted by coryndiego

Image

Second. This picture shows well what a wooden building becomes when transformed by time passing.

Quote:

Originally Posted by butch10x

Image
feb 20 || wood texture by Bhupesh Patel Photography, on Flickr
Back yard fence

Third. In my opinion this picture shows an interesting patern. The upper knot is a bit distracting, though.

More comments :

Quote:

Originally Posted by pmxperience

Image
Loss by pmxperience, on Flickr

Interesting picture, but it illustrates more text than wood.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blakeco123

.

Would gain intensity if the colors where more saturated. Could show contrast between wood and iron (the nail.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Funkatronic

Image
A Day at the Farm - 3 by yohul, on Flickr

Cool, but doesn't say "wood".

Quote:

Originally Posted by jabbott

Image
Abandoned Church, Keota, Colorado
1/125s, f/8, 25mm, ISO 100
Canon Rebel T2i + 24-70mm f/2.8L

Like this barn. The one from coryndiego is more "dramatic"

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sideonecincy

Image

Interesting picture. A lot more than wood in it though

Quote:

Originally Posted by iphone4304

Matt Williams

Nice sunset, but wood is secondary

Quote:

Originally Posted by paulg

Image

Nice !

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bartlindon

Playing wood

I think this picture deserves the third place.

Quote:

Originally Posted by smitty1788

Image
Floor by smitty1788, on Flickr

Nice wood patern.

Quote:

Originally Posted by psychotropic

Just a little bark action...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Somepix

Image
Wood_24b par Somepix1851, sur Flickr

Will not comment on this one.

Quote:

Originally Posted by imac wannabe

Wood

In my experience, it's very difficult to show the greatness of trees.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Melizard

Image
Wood Door by Melissa.O.Anderson, on Flickr

A good one.

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlexH

Image
Boardwalk by DigitAl3x, on Flickr

Nice wood patern. In not sure it's the best point of view to show it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nathanbl

First post, new hobby. Go easy?!

Nice try. And welcome to the contest.

Quote:

Originally Posted by rarnell

First attempt

Again, the picture is cool, but doesn't scream "wood"

Quote:

Originally Posted by someoldguy

Image

Haha, dovetail joints. I'm still trying....

Quote:

Originally Posted by epb87

Image
Park Bench by epb87, on Flickr

Nice patern. A bit unsettling at first glance.

Quote:

Originally Posted by emtrey

Another first time sharer/entrant.

Interseting picture, lot's of wood. Be careful when cropping !

Canon Rebel T3, 1/1250s, f/5.6, 55mm, ISO 3200. EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 lens.

Mar 8, 2012, 10:21 AM	#1
Somepix macrumors member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Beauce, Québec	Weekly Photo Contest (March 8th - March 15th 2012) Topic - Wood This weeks topic could be WOOD. Let's explore different uses and forms of the material. Rules: 1. You may only submit one photo per contest. 2. Please do not comment on photos until after the judging has taken place. 3. The contest runs for exactly one week, starting NOW! (see time/date stamp at the start of this thread) 4. At the end of the week, The Judge (last week's winner) will choose a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place photo, providing as much feedback as possible. (Judge has 24 hours to make decision) 5. The 1st place Winner will start a new thread with the topic/theme of their choice, and act as the Judge for that contest. (Winner has 48 hours to create new theme)
	0

Mar 8, 2012, 01:27 PM	#2
pmxperience macrumors member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: United States	Loss by pmxperience, on Flickr __________________ 13" Macbook Pro, 2.4 GHz i5, 8 GB RAM, 500 GB HD ; 32 GB iPad2 Black ; 16 GB GSM iPhone4sBLUE Canon EOS 550D; 18-55mm f1:3.5 ; 55-250mm f1:4 ; 50mm f1:1.8 ; Rolleiflex 2.8FX ; Amateur
	0

Mar 9, 2012, 12:53 AM	#3
Blakeco123 macrumors regular Join Date: Jun 2010	. Attached Thumbnails __________________ iPad 16gb, Mac mini, 21" 2010 imac, Power mac g4, 3 original imacs, ipod classic, ipod touch, ibook clamshell, original airport base station
	0

Mar 9, 2012, 10:56 AM	#7
iphone4304 macrumors newbie Join Date: Jun 2011	Matt Williams Matt Williams Attached Thumbnails
	0

Mar 9, 2012, 12:13 PM	#8
butch10x macrumors member Join Date: Jul 2010	feb 20 \|\| wood texture by Bhupesh Patel Photography, on Flickr Back yard fence __________________ 2010 3.2 Quad Core Mac Pro, 12GB OWC Ram, 27" NEC /calibrated www.bpatelphoto.com
	0

Mar 9, 2012, 07:28 AM	#4
Funkatronic macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Pune, India	A Day at the Farm - 3 by yohul, on Flickr
	0

Mar 9, 2012, 09:52 AM	#5
jabbott macrumors 6502 Join Date: Nov 2009	Abandoned Church, Keota, Colorado 1/125s, f/8, 25mm, ISO 100 Canon Rebel T2i + 24-70mm f/2.8L
	0

Mar 9, 2012, 10:44 AM	#6
Sideonecincy Banned Join Date: Sep 2003
	0

Mar 9, 2012, 03:33 PM	#9
paulg macrumors member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: UK	www.3rdspace.co.uk __________________ "Buildings are to a city what bricks are to a wall" http://www.3rdspace.co.uk
	1

Mar 10, 2012, 05:13 AM	#10
Bartlindon macrumors newbie Join Date: Mar 2012	Playing wood Attached Thumbnails
	0

Mar 11, 2012, 04:11 PM	#11
smitty1788 macrumors newbie Join Date: Feb 2012	Floor by smitty1788, on Flickr
	0

Mar 11, 2012, 04:26 PM	#12
psychotropic macrumors regular Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida	My submission Just a little bark action... Attached Thumbnails
	0

Mar 12, 2012, 07:55 AM	#13
Somepix Thread Starter macrumors member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Beauce, Québec	Some wood Wood_24b par Somepix1851, sur Flickr
	0

Mar 12, 2012, 09:55 AM	#14
imac wannabe macrumors member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Appleton, WI	Armstrong Redwood Reserve California Wood Attached Thumbnails
	0

Mar 12, 2012, 01:58 PM	#15
Melizard macrumors regular Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Canada	Wood Door by Melissa.O.Anderson, on Flickr
	0

Mar 12, 2012, 03:00 PM	#16
AlexH macrumors 6502a Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Hot Springs, AR	Boardwalk by DigitAl3x, on Flickr
	0

Mar 12, 2012, 06:51 PM	#17
coryndiego macrumors regular Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: San Diego, Ca.	__________________ iMac 27" 2.93, MacBook Pro 2.26 13", iPhone 4, Apple Tv2, Nikon D7000, Sony DSC-F717 • facebook.com/coryscreative •
	0

Mar 12, 2012, 08:46 PM	#18
Nathanbl macrumors newbie Join Date: Mar 2012	Birch, Stormy Lake WI First post, new hobby. Go easy?! Attached Thumbnails
	2

Mar 13, 2012, 02:54 PM	#19
rarnell macrumors newbie Join Date: Mar 2012	First attempt First attempt Attached Thumbnails
	0

Mar 13, 2012, 05:24 PM	#20
someoldguy macrumors 6502a Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: usa
	0

Mar 13, 2012, 05:39 PM	#21
epb87 macrumors member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chicago	Park Bench by epb87, on Flickr
	0

Mar 13, 2012, 07:09 PM	#22
Eolian macrumors regular Join Date: Aug 2010	Naval Pier, Charlestown, MA Last edited by Eolian; Mar 20, 2012 at 09:20 AM.
	0

Mar 14, 2012, 10:30 PM	#23
emtrey macrumors member Join Date: Dec 2006	Wooden chairs on the wooden deck of a log cabin... Another first time sharer/entrant. Canon Rebel T3, 1/1250s, f/5.6, 55mm, ISO 3200. EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 lens. Attached Thumbnails
	0

Mar 15, 2012, 10:52 AM	#24
Somepix Thread Starter macrumors member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Beauce, Québec	This is the end... ... of this contest. Thanks all. I'll be back to morrow to tell you who I decided the winner should be.
	0

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Weekly Photo Contest (Feb 28 - March 6th 2012) Topic - Leap!	imac wannabe	Digital Photography	15	Mar 8, 2012 07:39 AM
Weekly Photo Contest December 30th - January 6th 2012 // New Year Cheer	acearchie	Digital Photography	19	Jan 9, 2012 03:29 PM
Weekly Photo Contest (March 27 - April 4) - CHAOS	deep diver	Digital Photography	26	Apr 8, 2010 03:08 PM
Weekly Photo Contest (March 17 - 24) - Awaken	mtbdudex	Digital Photography	30	Mar 27, 2010 01:11 AM
Weekly Photo Contest (March 8 - 15) - emptiness	SLC Flyfishing	Digital Photography	43	Mar 16, 2010 05:27 AM