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TwistMyArm
10-01-2006, 07:47 PM
I think it may be another close one this month. We have 26 great photos to vote on. Good luck to everyone!

In Flight (http://thephotoforum.com/gallery/browseimages.php?s=&do=browseimages&catid=147&imageuser=0&searchid=&orderby=title&direction=ASC&cutoffdate=-1)

You may notice that in the gallery some files appear larger then 150KB, but every photo included was less then 150KB when uploaded to the gallery.

Please keep in mind that we are trying to keep this challenge anonymous (and unbiased) when it comes to both the submitting and the voting. Please avoid sharing your opinions about any specific photos until after the voting has completed and the winner is announced.

Please read the titles carefully in order to avoid confusion before voting. The photos may not be sorted in the correct order so to ensure you view them in proper order scroll to the bottom of the page and where it says "Display Options" ensure you select Sorted By: "Image Name" Sort Order: "Ascending" and then click on the "Show Images" button.

After viewing the photos please take the opportunity to vote for your favorite. Good luck to all. If there are any questions please let us know.

The winner of the photo challenge will be contacted by Private Message (PM) on the day that the winner is announced. If the winner does not respond to the PM within 30 days they will not receive their prize and it will be put towards a future challenge. If we are unable to ship the intended prize to the winner do to his/her location we will provide another prize of equal value.

The polls will be open for the next seven days.
thebeginning
10-01-2006, 08:13 PM
some real nice ones guys! :thumbsup:
MommyOf4Boys
10-02-2006, 12:15 AM
very nice....#8 made me laugh out loud!
LaFoto
10-02-2006, 01:28 AM
Wow, I'm glad I still got this whole week to make up my mind. Not easy. Good submissions! Hard to decide...!
kulakova
10-02-2006, 03:45 AM
26, 17, 21 are great and deserve a 1 place :hail:
and my one of course, muahaha =)
Jeff Canes
10-02-2006, 10:45 AM
Wow all of these are very nice , I like some of the creative interpretations
Alison
10-02-2006, 11:31 AM
I had a hard time deciding between two of these. Excellent entries everyone!
TwistMyArm
10-03-2006, 12:59 AM
Just a reminder folks we're trying to keep this anonymous including the voting. If you want to talk about which photos you voted on please wait until after the polls are closed.
NYY
10-03-2006, 02:17 PM
3 seagull photos all with almost identical dimensions. I never want to be this person, but when I enter a contest, I expect everyone to have the same chances of winning. Can we please look into this? (Photos 4, 5, and 9)
TwistMyArm
10-04-2006, 12:08 AM
3 seagull photos all with almost identical dimensions. I never want to be this person, but when I enter a contest, I expect everyone to have the same chances of winning. Can we please look into this? (Photos 4, 5, and 9)

What are you talking about?
kulakova
10-04-2006, 07:46 AM
:guilty: why the people passive for voting?:playball:
NYY
10-04-2006, 03:06 PM
What are you talking about?
I was saying that it looks like somebody submitted 3 photos into this contest.
Iron Flatline
10-04-2006, 04:58 PM
Why, because the image dimension is 800x533? That's a standard size-down.
TwistMyArm
10-05-2006, 12:44 PM
I was saying that it looks like somebody submitted 3 photos into this contest.

They were all submitted by different people.
Gulls aren't exactly an endangered species.
zaramuni
10-06-2006, 09:03 AM
I was saying that it looks like somebody submitted 3 photos into this contest.

This is a little mean spirited don't you think since 4, 5, and 9 are not close to winning. The worst thing that these contestants can be accused of is shooting a common bird, not cheating.
Alex_B
10-06-2006, 12:07 PM
for me the voting was tough, I had 2 clear favourites, plus one which would deserve a special price for being different.

Maybe it could be allowed to vote on 2 or even three photos? that would give a better representation then about what people think about the photos. but maybe technically with the forum this would be complicated.
NYY
10-06-2006, 03:01 PM
This is a little mean spirited don't you think since 4, 5, and 9 are not close to winning. The worst thing that these contestants can be accused of is shooting a common bird, not cheating.
I'm not accusing anyone of cheating. I just thought it should be brought to attention. Sorry for the fuss.
PlasticSpanner
10-07-2006, 04:58 AM
Sorry but I think it was very brave and honest for LWW to voice his concerns. :thumbup:

I personally don't believe these shots were submitted by the same person and like he says he never wants to be the person to cry foul, and neither would I. It may have been more prudent to send a PM to Twist first but he suspected something had happened and stood up and said so.

Right or wrong, there's nothing wrong with that! :)
mad_malteaser
10-08-2006, 08:45 AM
Some really great entries guys. Good luck to everyone who entered!
TwistMyArm
10-08-2006, 11:46 PM
There were some really great entries again this month, but the actual win has to go to jthphoto who submitted photo 17.
Nice job jthphoto!

http://thephotoforum.com/gallery/files/96-septphoto17-holdpattern.jpg
Peanuts
10-08-2006, 11:50 PM
Congrats JTHphoto! A stunning stunning shot. Now you are going to have to tell us yoru trick to attracting two (that is suppose to be italicized but my computer is acting up) hummingbirds infront of your lens!
zombiekilla
10-09-2006, 12:21 AM
Im just happy my first shot in the contest got votes! congrats JTH, thats an interesting shot!
Mohain
10-09-2006, 03:29 AM
Congrats JTHphoto :) I voted for you. A deserved win :clap:

I was photo 26, it was close for a while, but you were always just ahead. Good job :thumbup: :mrgreen:
kulakova
10-09-2006, 05:26 AM
Congrats! is this a humming bird? the smallest one on Earth

I have submitted photo N 13. its a kind of HDRI (High Dynamic Range Image) photo. I was exposing on the grass and on the forest and and on the charachter. Then I cut the chair.

Thank you for voting! I`m forth.
Alex_B
10-09-2006, 07:17 AM
I have submitted photo N 13. its a kind of HDRI (High Dynamic Range Image) photo. I was exposing on the grass and on the forest and and on the charachter. Then I cut the chair.

Thank you for voting! I`m forth.

To be honest, I did not vote for yours as I voted for the bird. But on my personal ranking you came third, since that picture is very different from the others it would deserve a special prize :)

Thanks to let us know how you did it.
mad_malteaser
10-09-2006, 08:06 AM
Congrats jthphoto! A lovely shot.

And my first ever vote even though I've entered a couple of times. Hurrah. And thank you so much to that one person who voted. I love you x a billion!
mad_malteaser
10-09-2006, 08:08 AM
Congrats JTHphoto :) I voted for you. A deserved win :clap:

I was photo 26, it was close for a while, but you were always just ahead. Good job :thumbup: :mrgreen:

I have to admit I voted for yours because I loved the atmosphere of that shot.
kulakova
10-09-2006, 08:56 AM
To be honest, I did not vote for yours as I voted for the bird. But on my personal ranking you came third, since that picture is very different from the others it would deserve a special prize :)

Thanks to let us know how you did it.

ah. thank you very much! :blushing:
JTHphoto
10-09-2006, 10:43 AM
Thanks everybody! I'm honored, especially with all the huge talent here at TPF. I enjoyed all the different interpretations, and I had a difficult time voting for just one.
Congrats JTHphoto :) I voted for you. A deserved win :clap:

I was photo 26, it was close for a while, but you were always just ahead. Good job :thumbup: :mrgreen:
Thanks, Mo! I was sure you were going to overtake me in the end, and it wouldn't have suprised me. It's a great photo, and a perfect match to the theme! I love the perspective and the tones. You have a great eye... I wouldn't have thought to take that shot.

Congrats JTHphoto! A stunning stunning shot. Now you are going to have to tell us yoru trick to attracting two (that is suppose to be italicized but my computer is acting up) hummingbirds infront of your lens!

Thanks Brittany, there is a feeder off left, and we had about 20 birds fighting over it. It was just like a busy airport with planes (or more like helicopters i guess) lining up and waiting their turn, some more patiently than others. I had the camera on a tripod close to the feeder and stood back as far as I could while still holding the cable release (not that it mattered, i have shots of them landing on us). I had to set the camera to manual focus and then just snapped off anytime a bird got close to my focus distance. I have a few shots with 3 or 4 birds, but this is by far the sharpest and best composition of the multiple-bird shots. I also have about 150 throw-away blurry shots too. ;)
onslaught
10-09-2006, 11:25 AM
Congrats to the winner. I'm glad that I got votes too. It's my first time joining.

(photo 22)

congrats again JTHphoto.
Chase
10-09-2006, 11:49 AM
Great job all and congrats on the win, JTH!
zombiekilla
10-09-2006, 02:49 PM
I came in 3rd with photo 16.
KonicaKyle
10-11-2006, 11:13 AM
yay 2 votes for #25!! my highest ever total :P