Mini Challenge #144 - Sounds of Summer
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I recently attended a creative writing workshop and the first exercise we were given was to go outside and truly listen to whatever sounds there were for 20 minutes - and then write about it. I was utterly amazed at the things I heard - some pleasant, some annoying, some man made and some from mother nature herself.
So, this is your challenge - an image that represents a sound that you associate with summer. Beyond that, there are no restrictions whatsoever. I will be seeking an image that speaks to me and says "this is the sound of summer". Have fun, folks.
The challenge begins immediately and ends on Wednesday, June 20th - the first day of summer - at midnight Atlantic time!
Can't wait to see your interpretations.
Ceci
OUR UN-OFFICIAL GENERAL RULES
1. Have fun sharing and seeing what others share!
2. The host supplies a topic and you post 1-3 images. The host judges the winners (1st, 2nd and 3rd) and is not eligible to enter.
The 1st place winner then chooses the next topic, judges the winner and then passes on the baton to the new champion.
3. Any photo you’ve taken is eligible, regardless of when taken or camera used.
4. Any amount of post-processing is allowed. However, it is helpful if you list your camera and lens along with your photo.
You may comment on other contestant's images. If you want someone to leave you some critique or criticism, just ask within your post.
5. The winner has up to three days (72 hours) to begin a new mini-challenge, or the honor goes to the #2 finisher and so forth.
Guidelines:
1. Enter 1-3 photos and put them in a single post.
2. Either embed your image in the thread or, if you must, supply a link to it. Keep in mind, however, most people don't want to click to open photos hosted elsewhere (i.e. on your website).
3. Also try and resize your photos prior to posting so they're sized appropriately for viewing without having to scroll (~800 pixels on the longest side works best.)
4. Give each image you enter a title.
5. Enjoy discussion with members about their images, don't let this just be an entry thread!
6. When quoting a post change the IMG urls to a 200x200 size picture so it is clear your post is feedback and not another entry. (see here for help)
7. Don't be hesitant, share'em and enter!
Mini-Challenge pointers:
1. Upon winning a mini-challenge round your first step is coming up with a new theme, and start a new thread using the same format as others have used.
2. Make sure to notify the admin of this thread to update the main thread links with your entry thread.
3. Feel free to watch the thread as it grows or wait to the end time and look at all the entries all at once.
4. After the time/date has passed, then officially close the thread with a single post notifying everyone of the fact.
5. After you're finished judging start a new thread (again use the prior formats) and post your Winner and runners-up, it is important to have runners up incase the winner does not show within the 72hr window.
6. PM the winner with this info above and let them know they have 72hrs.
7. After the 72hrs and the winner does not show up, notify the next runner-up and post a message on the Winner thread of the fact.
8. Remember, if you're the Winner, you run the show.
So, this is your challenge - an image that represents a sound that you associate with summer. Beyond that, there are no restrictions whatsoever. I will be seeking an image that speaks to me and says "this is the sound of summer". Have fun, folks.
The challenge begins immediately and ends on Wednesday, June 20th - the first day of summer - at midnight Atlantic time!
Can't wait to see your interpretations.
Ceci
OUR UN-OFFICIAL GENERAL RULES
1. Have fun sharing and seeing what others share!
2. The host supplies a topic and you post 1-3 images. The host judges the winners (1st, 2nd and 3rd) and is not eligible to enter.
The 1st place winner then chooses the next topic, judges the winner and then passes on the baton to the new champion.
3. Any photo you’ve taken is eligible, regardless of when taken or camera used.
4. Any amount of post-processing is allowed. However, it is helpful if you list your camera and lens along with your photo.
You may comment on other contestant's images. If you want someone to leave you some critique or criticism, just ask within your post.
5. The winner has up to three days (72 hours) to begin a new mini-challenge, or the honor goes to the #2 finisher and so forth.
Guidelines:
1. Enter 1-3 photos and put them in a single post.
2. Either embed your image in the thread or, if you must, supply a link to it. Keep in mind, however, most people don't want to click to open photos hosted elsewhere (i.e. on your website).
3. Also try and resize your photos prior to posting so they're sized appropriately for viewing without having to scroll (~800 pixels on the longest side works best.)
4. Give each image you enter a title.
5. Enjoy discussion with members about their images, don't let this just be an entry thread!
6. When quoting a post change the IMG urls to a 200x200 size picture so it is clear your post is feedback and not another entry. (see here for help)
7. Don't be hesitant, share'em and enter!
Mini-Challenge pointers:
1. Upon winning a mini-challenge round your first step is coming up with a new theme, and start a new thread using the same format as others have used.
2. Make sure to notify the admin of this thread to update the main thread links with your entry thread.
3. Feel free to watch the thread as it grows or wait to the end time and look at all the entries all at once.
4. After the time/date has passed, then officially close the thread with a single post notifying everyone of the fact.
5. After you're finished judging start a new thread (again use the prior formats) and post your Winner and runners-up, it is important to have runners up incase the winner does not show within the 72hr window.
6. PM the winner with this info above and let them know they have 72hrs.
7. After the 72hrs and the winner does not show up, notify the next runner-up and post a message on the Winner thread of the fact.
8. Remember, if you're the Winner, you run the show.
Creating visual and verbal images that resonate with you.
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#2 Bzzzzzzzzz
#3 Splash!
This is one of the streams below Anna Ruby Falls near Helen, Georgia.
2. "Twilight Tattoo" Summer Concert
This was from a concert at Ft. McNair in Washington DC.
3. Country Store Band
This group was playing outside an old country store near Hiawassee, Georgia.
Sherry
I'm thrilled that you are getting the concept of the 'sounds of summer'. Excellent.
C'mon folks, there are lots to choose from. And remember, we can help each other with comments as well.
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Picadilly, NB, Canada
2 Warning Screams.
3 Engines Screaming.
Basking in the shadows of yesterday's triumphs'.
O - ka - leeeeee!
ka-pop-pop-pop - Boom!
Eric
good gear; not enough time
2. crack!
3. locomotive
ackdoc.com
Very nice images so far
I'll try to find some of mine, before it's too late
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VegasGreatAttractions.com
Travelways.com
soft waves
summer concert
splash of a fountain
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Greg - That is terrific.
Eric
good gear; not enough time
ackdoc.com
endless summer
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“PHOTOGRAPHY IS THE ‘JAZZ’ FOR THE EYES…”
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@WhatSheSaw - I like all three. #1 is really good, esp. with the ball on its way. didn't see it at first.
@slpollett - I like all three of these as well, #1 the most.
@davev - I esp like #1. It's fantastic. Caught the moment and spirit.
@kscooper - Good stuff! #1 is really nice. I wonder if it would help to crop or clone out the oof flower at the top. The red-wing is really nice.
@ghinson - #1 and 2, especially 2. The mood you captured is wonderful.
@kentwaller - Love the soft waves
Charles Cassidy,
Nikon D300S, 18-200mm VR, 50mm 1.4D,
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Aperture Focus Photography
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Summer Bees Buzzing.
Air Guitar at Open Air Concerts
Late Summer Holiday - The Glorious Sound of Silence!
Good luck everyone,
Alan
Kent - That is a great photo.
Eric
good gear; not enough time
1. Splish splash
2. Sizzle
3. Oohing and Cooing
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Lauren
Lauren Blackwell
www.redleashphoto.com
2 Best days of our lives
3 Ominous
An "accurate" reproduction of a scene and a good photograph are often two different things.
2. Splash of Running Water - Court of Lions - 1964 - slide taken with Kodak Retina Reflex
The Moors knew that running water is cooling.
3. Meat sizzling - BBQ in RI in 1971 on the 4th. Same camera as above
I know this isn't as good a photo, but it seems so much summer to me that I couldn't resist entering it. Comments and criticism are welcome although there's not much I can do about the ones taken in 1964
2. Can't Stop Me
3. Silence
Thanks, Jim
Embedding links is the best way (assuming your photos are hosted somewhere like smugmug). Here are the instructions from the FAQ pages:
http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?p=1620122#post1620122
http://www.facebook.com/cdgImagery (concert photography)
http://www.cdgimagery.com (concert photography)
http://chrisdg.smugmug.com (everything else)
Great, thanks Chris. That did it.