Weekly Photo Contest - 7th to 13th May - Space

[akash.nu]

Since we were going with the basic elements and the last one left is - Space, I’ve decided to go with the flow but it doesn’t necessarily need to be related to astronomy directly and can be interpreted in any way you see fit. So let’s get the ball rolling.

Rules are the same as always -

· The photographs must be your own work.

· Be creative and have fun.

· You may only submit one photo per contest.

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

· The contest runs for a week and starts now!

· At the end of the week, last week’s winner will choose a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place photo, providing as much feedback as possible.

· If the winner is unable to complete the selection within 48 hours of the deadline for close, then a vote will be carried out to select a winner. This will be based on the number of "likes" each image has. In the event of a draw, the second place winner from the previous week will choose the tiebreaker.

· 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, after that it defers to 2nd place).

· Please update the Weekly Contest Master List when you post a new contest.

 

[Susurs]

 

[deep diver]

Since we were going with the basic elements and the last one left is - Space, I’ve decided to go with the flow but it doesn’t necessarily need to be related to astronomy directly and can be interpreted in any way you see fit. So let’s get the ball rolling.

Rules are the same as always -

· The photographs must be your own work.

· Be creative and have fun.

· You may only submit one photo per contest.

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

· The contest runs for a week and starts now!

· At the end of the week, last week’s winner will choose a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place photo, providing as much feedback as possible.

· If the winner is unable to complete the selection within 48 hours of the deadline for close, then a vote will be carried out to select a winner. This will be based on the number of "likes" each image has. In the event of a draw, the second place winner from the previous week will choose the tiebreaker.

· 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, after that it defers to 2nd place).

· Please update the Weekly Contest Master List when you post a new contest.

This one is probably the most difficult of the five.

 

[inkmich]

This one is probably the most difficult of the five.

I would agree with you but given the creativity and talent of the people who roam this part of the universe I'm definitely looking forward to seeing the submissions.

 

[MacDonaldTrump]

Congrats to all the winners of the last brief, thanks for the feedback. I took this one of my daughter last night, lucky it seems to fit the brief well. It's part of a narrative I am putting together for uni Beam me up.

 

[akash.nu]

I would agree with you but given the creativity and talent of the people who roam this part of the universe I'm definitely looking forward to seeing the submissions.

Completely agree. I’m so hyperactively excited to see the entries this time that winning the last competition doesn’t feel like a curse anymore.

 

[deep diver]

Completely agree. I’m so hyperactively excited to see the entries this time that winning the last competition doesn’t feel like a curse anymore.

You might think differently on judgment day.
[doublepost=1557255191][/doublepost]In Mahāyāna Buddhism, the Sanskrit word “shunya” means space or void. Buddhism teaches us that all spiritual journeys begin from nothing. For the Greeks, the fifth element was “aether” or “spirit.” My entry explores the spiritual side.
This was done in camera with the only processing being cropping and adjusting levels.

 

[deep diver]

Congrats to all the winners of the last brief, thanks for the feedback. I took this one of my daughter last night, lucky it seems to fit the brief well. It's part of a narrative I am putting together for uni Beam me up.


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This is reminiscent of the climactic scene of the movie "The Fifth Element." Nicely played.

 

[Janichsan]

A series from the most recent lunar eclipse:

 

[tizeye]

From my front yard about 40 miles (64 km) away.

 

[mollyc]

 

[deep diver]

Let's go folks. This is a tough theme and it is already going to be hard to judge, but we can give akash.nu more than just 6 images.

 

[Darmok N Jalad]

 

[akash.nu]

Awesome shots so far!

I’m dreading the 13th now.

 

[gaswerks]

aurora ...

 

[Apple fanboy]

Space Alien?

_DSC1491 by apple fanboy1, on Flickr

 

[Somepix]

 

[someoldguy]

 

[akash.nu]

Last day of the competition people. I’ll close this in 10 hours when I get back from work today. Keep them coming.

 

[Apple fanboy]

Last day of the competition people. I’ll close this in 10 hours when I get back from work today. Keep them coming.

Gluten for punishment!

 

[Laird Knox]

Space Race

 

[akash.nu]

A bit late but Closing it now. Will get back with feedback tomorrow. It’s too late in the uk right now.

 

[deep diver]

akash.nu -- we're still waiting. Where are you?

 

[akash.nu]

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Amazing shot @Susurs as always. Loving the Milkyway. Shooting the galaxy is my personal challenge I want to accomplish.

Congrats to all the winners of the last brief, thanks for the feedback. I took this one of my daughter last night, lucky it seems to fit the brief well. It's part of a narrative I am putting together for uni Beam me up.


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@MacDonaldTrump - Awesome execution right there. Its got an eerie alien abduction type twist to it.

You might think differently on judgment day.
[doublepost=1557255191][/doublepost]In Mahāyāna Buddhism, the Sanskrit word “shunya” means space or void. Buddhism teaches us that all spiritual journeys begin from nothing. For the Greeks, the fifth element was “aether” or “spirit.” My entry explores the spiritual side.
This was done in camera with the only processing being cropping and adjusting levels.


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@deep diver - Glad you brought up the context of "shunya", a very interesting and thought provoking shot.

A series from the most recent lunar eclipse:

@Janichsan - obligatory one I say. Well done on that one.

From my front yard about 40 miles (64 km) away.

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@tizeye - nice one. I am definitely catching the next shuttle to Mars.

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@mollyc - as always, another awesome shot. Loving it.

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@Darmok N Jalad - As usual, another amazing shot. Love the contrast of clear sky and the vibrant colour of the trees.

aurora ...

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@gaswerks - Beautiful. I have never experienced it myself but definitely visiting Norway / Iceland either later this year or early next year.

Space Alien?

_DSC1491 by apple fanboy1, on Flickr

@Apple fanboy - Ha ha ha. What an awesome shot. That definitely reminds me of alien.

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@Somepix - Nice panorama. Loving the blue sky. Well, Londoners always do.

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@someoldguy - Ah, didn't think of that context but an awesome shot nonetheless.

Space Race

@Laird Knox - LOVE IT, well done there.

Ok folks.... That was a wrap. I am so glad that we all got to see such awesome piece of work across the board for such a hard topic. Here is my verdict.

3rd - @mollyc , @Darmok N Jalad
2nd - @Laird Knox , - for an awesome and almost a solid sci-fi looking scene @Apple fanboy - for reminding me that MIB is real.!
Winner - @redshifted - Loved that shot, reminds me of a supernova. What is it exactly?

 

[Apple fanboy]

Amazing shot @Susurs as always. Loving the Milkyway. Shooting the galaxy is my personal challenge I want to accomplish.



@MacDonaldTrump - Awesome execution right there. Its got an eerie alien abduction type twist to it.



@deep diver - Glad you brought up the context of "shunya", a very interesting and thought provoking shot.



@Janichsan - obligatory one I say. Well done on that one.



@tizeye - nice one. I am definitely catching the next shuttle to Mars.



@mollyc - as always, another awesome shot. Loving it.



@Darmok N Jalad - As usual, another amazing shot. Love the contrast of clear sky and the vibrant colour of the trees.



@gaswerks - Beautiful. I have never experienced it myself but definitely visiting Norway / Iceland either later this year or early next year.



@Apple fanboy - Ha ha ha. What an awesome shot. That definitely reminds me of alien.



@Somepix - Nice panorama. Loving the blue sky. Well, Londoners always do.



@someoldguy - Ah, didn't think of that context but an awesome shot nonetheless.



@Laird Knox - LOVE IT, well done there.

Ok folks.... That was a wrap. I am so glad that we all got to see such awesome piece of work across the board for such a hard topic. Here is my verdict.

3rd - @mollyc , @Darmok N Jalad
2nd - @Laird Knox , - for an awesome and almost a solid sci-fi looking scene @Apple fanboy - for reminding me that MIB is real.!
Winner - @redshifted - Loved that shot, reminds me of a supernova. What is it exactly?

Thank you very much for the coveted second place! I knew I’d not get one of those beautiful astrophotography shots as it’s far to light where I live and often cloudy.

Well done to all the different interpretations of the theme. It’s the creativity that I like from you guys.
And well done (and commiserations) for @redshifted for the win. Again showing it’s not the gear but the creative streak that is most important. I’m going to guess at some sort of foil wrapping and a light source?