Mini Challenge #159 - Windows and Doors

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  • TravelnLassTravelnLass Registered Users Posts: 87 Big grins
    edited March 2, 2013
    billseye wrote: »
    Just a reminder to TravelinLass, Shooting Star and Juano... I'll need to know which three images you want me to consider for the grand prizes of fame and fortune I've been authorized to dream of giving out.

    Deadline is late on March 6 (PST) at least 10:00 p.m.

    Thanks for the reminder, Bill - but I guess I'll just stick with the first 3 that I've numbered 1), 2) and 3).

    What with the eclectic array of fine entries that are pouring in here, there's little chance in H that any of mine will even make honorable mention. But that's o.k. 'cuz that's not why I participate - it's simply an honor to presume to rub shutters with the amazing photographers here. ;)
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  • TravelnLassTravelnLass Registered Users Posts: 87 Big grins
    edited March 2, 2013
    Really Juano? Not #3 (Cuba)? I really like that one - such come hither intrigue, reminds me of the (similarly Soviet-esque) entrance to a hostel I stayed at in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. ;)
    "I am not the same, having seen the moon rise on the other side of the world."
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  • SpotzoSpotzo Registered Users Posts: 66 Big grins
    edited March 2, 2013
    I'd like to submit this one - an abandoned pumphouse on the side of a Texas back road:

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  • JuanoJuano Registered Users Posts: 4,890 Major grins
    edited March 3, 2013
    Really Juano? Not #3 (Cuba)? I really like that one - such come hither intrigue, reminds me of the (similarly Soviet-esque) entrance to a hostel I stayed at in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. ;)

    Thanks, I like it too, maybe I've looked at it too much. Like you, my post is just to share.
  • ShootingStarShootingStar Registered Users Posts: 145 Major grins
    edited March 3, 2013
    billseye wrote: »
    Hey everyone. Cool stuff coming in for MC #159. Windows to the soul... doors to aventure... makes a person want to while away the day sitting and dreaming.

    Just a reminder to TravelinLass, Shooting Star and Juano... I'll need to know which three images you want me to consider for the grand prizes of fame and fortune I've been authorized to dream of giving out.

    Deadline is late on March 6 (PST) at least 10:00 p.m.

    Hi Bill

    You must have gone through the posts seeing 4 pictures without reading. Busy man? :D or maybe my text is too boring :cry
    It is written on my post that the first one is not an entry but just to make people smile. My entries are noted 1, 2 & 3

    Cheers,
    Claire
    Nature can be so different around the world but it is always amazing!

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  • SpotzoSpotzo Registered Users Posts: 66 Big grins
    edited March 3, 2013
    Juano wrote: »


    #3 Cuba



    I really really like #3, "Cuba".
  • ShootingStarShootingStar Registered Users Posts: 145 Major grins
    edited March 3, 2013
    Memol, I love your door to the see. Dreamy. And the speed boat around the big one gives it great movement.

    Juano, I will disagree with the others as my favorite is #2 Senegal. The composition makes it quite original and colors are great. When I look at #3, i see what it could have been and feel frustrated by the result (although very nice... I am being difficult....)
    Nature can be so different around the world but it is always amazing!

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  • TonyCooperTonyCooper Registered Users Posts: 2,276 Major grins
    edited March 3, 2013
    No Trespassing

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    Knock First

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    Doorway to Knowledge

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    Tony Cooper - Orlando, Florida
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  • kscooperkscooper Registered Users Posts: 387 Major grins
    edited March 3, 2013
    billseye wrote: »
    Ok... let's peek into some windows and knock on some doors. Two ubiquitous architectural structures that have some magnetic draw for photographers. I'm interested in photos where the door or the window is either the primary subject or where it frames the subject and becomes part of the composition.

    This challenge will close at 10 PM (PST) Wednesday, March 6, 2013 or as soon as I get home from work that night - could be a late one!


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    terrific theme, Bill, and it has had so many inspiring contributions. Thanks.
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  • kscooperkscooper Registered Users Posts: 387 Major grins
    edited March 3, 2013
    KevXman wrote: »
    Nice theme Bill. I'm also drawn to doors and windows when I have my camera in hand. I have several to choose from and will probably end up switching photos a couple of times before this challenge closes because I just can't make up my mind which ones that I like best. I'll start with these for now.

    Thanks for looking.
    — Kevin

    Kevin - awesome, especially that first!
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  • kscooperkscooper Registered Users Posts: 387 Major grins
    edited March 3, 2013
    Twilight Boys

    Your first contribution is off the charts good!
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  • kscooperkscooper Registered Users Posts: 387 Major grins
    edited March 3, 2013
    Earache wrote: »
    Great theme Bill!

    Pullman's Faded Luxury
    Behind the Green Door
    Setting for Four

    Eric - I really like all three of these! Even if the PP isn't quite to my taste (or ability), this is good stuff.
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    good gear; not enough time
  • billseyebillseye Registered Users Posts: 847 Major grins
    edited March 3, 2013
    Hi Bill

    You must have gone through the posts seeing 4 pictures without reading. Busy man? :D or maybe my text is too boring :cry
    It is written on my post that the first one is not an entry but just to make people smile. My entries are noted 1, 2 & 3

    Cheers,
    Claire

    Busted! Guilty as charged.ne_nau.gif
    Bill Banning

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  • KevXmanKevXman Registered Users Posts: 945 Major grins
    edited March 3, 2013
    kscooper wrote: »
    Kevin - awesome, especially that first!

    Thank you! A lot of work went into that one. From pre-planning to post-processing it really stretched my skills at that time. I posted a thread showing my work that you can find here.

    Thanks again for the comment,
    ~Kevin
    Enjoy today, tomorrow is not guaranteed.

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  • WhatSheSawWhatSheSaw Registered Users Posts: 2,221 Major grins
    edited March 3, 2013
    I am traveling and am not connected to my hard drive, but I found a few I had online.

    1 - Looking Up
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    2 - End of the Line
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    3 - So Much to See, So Little Time
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  • EaracheEarache Registered Users Posts: 3,533 Major grins
    edited March 4, 2013
    kscooper wrote: »
    Eric - I really like all three of these! Even if the PP isn't quite to my taste (or ability), this is good stuff.

    Thank-you for the comments kscooper - you are very generous!
    Eric ~ Smugmug
  • JuanoJuano Registered Users Posts: 4,890 Major grins
    edited March 4, 2013
    Juano wrote: »
    Sorry, got carried away... 1, 2 and 4.

    Billseye, A couple of people have commented on my Cuba picture, so if possible, can I change my mind and leave it in? My entry is

    #1 Yucatan
    #2 Senegal
    #3 Cuba
  • JuanoJuano Registered Users Posts: 4,890 Major grins
    edited March 4, 2013
    Earache wrote: »
    Great theme Bill!

    Pullman's Faded Luxury



    Behind the Green Door




    Setting for Four


    Very cool set Eric!
  • billseyebillseye Registered Users Posts: 847 Major grins
    edited March 4, 2013
    Juano wrote: »
    Billseye, A couple of people have commented on my Cuba picture, so if possible, can I change my mind and leave it in? My entry is

    #1 Yucatan
    #2 Senegal
    #3 Cuba

    You got it!
    Bill Banning

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  • EaracheEarache Registered Users Posts: 3,533 Major grins
    edited March 4, 2013
    Juano wrote: »
    Very cool set Eric!

    Thanks Cristobal.... likewise - I was enjoying Senegal when my wife happened by and commented thumb.gif ... and, she's usually a tough sell 'cause I make her look at way more pics than she ever wanted to. :D
    Eric ~ Smugmug
  • CHANDLERJACHANDLERJA Registered Users Posts: 400 Major grins
    edited March 5, 2013
    1. Look to the sky

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    2. Stained
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    3. Inspiration

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    Jeromy
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    Light is everything in life and photography.
  • StueveShotsStueveShots Registered Users Posts: 544 Major grins
    edited March 5, 2013
    Great pictures so far! I've got several where the window is essential to the composition and the atmosphere of the photograph (not to mention, the light), but it is not the topic itself. I don't know if they qualify, but I'll share them anyway!

    1. Cozy Evening In (Leavenworth, WA)

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    2. Natural Light (Williamsburg, VA)

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    3. Window Seat (Oslo, Norway)

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    One more...but I am assuming this one doesn't count, since it is very hard to see the window. However, it is pretty essential to my composition!

    4.. Plate Glass. Thank Goodness. (Portland Zoo, Oregon)

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  • ShootingStarShootingStar Registered Users Posts: 145 Major grins
    edited March 5, 2013
    1. Cozy Evening In (Leavenworth, WA)

    I love your first shot StueveShots. I just want to enter and enjoy a warm family evening!

    Thanks for sharing it.
    Nature can be so different around the world but it is always amazing!

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  • travelwaystravelways Registered Users Posts: 7,854 Major grins
    edited March 5, 2013
    Here is my contribution.
    *I'm late because I have so many doors and window that it was very hard to decide which one to go with.

    1. Watching you :)

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    2. Number eight

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    3. Half in

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  • travelwaystravelways Registered Users Posts: 7,854 Major grins
    edited March 5, 2013
    Juano wrote: »
    Billseye, A couple of people have commented on my Cuba picture, so if possible, can I change my mind and leave it in? My entry is

    #1 Yucatan
    #2 Senegal
    #3 Cuba

    Hi Juano,

    Why don't you just remove the #4 and leave only 3 allowed photos?
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  • travelwaystravelways Registered Users Posts: 7,854 Major grins
    edited March 5, 2013
    TonyCooper wrote: »

    Knock First

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    Love this one!
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  • billseyebillseye Registered Users Posts: 847 Major grins
    edited March 6, 2013
    Less than 24 hours to post...
    ... man, I've got some work ahead! What GREAT images you've all submitted. Such a variety to pick from. So far there are 71 images to consider from 26 Dgrinners. Way to go!
    Bill Banning

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  • SpotzoSpotzo Registered Users Posts: 66 Big grins
    edited March 6, 2013
    travelways wrote: »
    Here is my contribution.
    *I'm late because I have so many doors and window that it was very hard to decide which one to go with.

    1. Watching you :)

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    I really like this shot.
  • TorLTorL Registered Users Posts: 6 Beginner grinner
    edited March 6, 2013
    Weathered.....

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  • mkntroblmkntrobl Registered Users Posts: 1 Beginner grinner
    edited March 7, 2013
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    Fairy Tale Window
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