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[FONT="Comic Sans MS"][SIZE="5"]Take Me Out To A Ball Game This week, all your pictures must be on sports and/or sporting events. Administrative update: I have selected MK to run the PF Photo Contest for the few weeks that I had mentioned earlier in another thread (4/26-5/17). I am sure he...

All of the pictures submitted this week are sights for sore eyes. So well done to everyone who participated. Please vote for the picture that best represents our theme this week. Administrative update: I have selected MK to run the PF Photo Contest for the few weeks that I had mentioned earlier...

Hello, I need to find a photo of the mathematician and economist Charles Wiggins Cobb (most known for his Cobb-Douglas production function). I have managed to gather little data on him but would really need to obtain a picture whether it is in electronic format, or if anybody has a book...

A fun and imaginative volunteer is needed to run the PF Photo Contest starting on April 26, with the last contest being run on May 17. This person is responsible for coming up with the appropriate themes, posting the contest on the Saturdays during that period, setting up the voting rounds, and...

[FONT="Comic Sans MS"][SIZE="5"]A Sight For Sore Eyes Do you think you have a picture that, when someone sees it, he/she would say "Now that's a sight for sore eyes!"? If you do, then that picture fits our theme this week. Zz. [SIZE="4"]Contest Rules: 1. Any digital photo or...

This promises to be another difficult contest to vote on. It is filled with very strong and amazing pictures. So well done to everyone who participated. However, since we have so many strong pictures, voters are urged to put extra emphasis on how well each photo fit the theme. Our theme this...

[FONT="Comic Sans MS"][SIZE="5"]Things Are Looking Up This week, it will be all about things that you can typically see only by looking up! Zz. [SIZE="4"]Contest Rules: 1. Any digital photo or digitally-scanned photo relevant to the theme will be accepted within the contest period...

It appears that this was a difficult theme. The picture this week must clearly reflect a particular culture, and that seems to be a rather difficult task. Still, we have 4 contenders this week, so we'll see what happens. Again, please vote for the picture that best represents, and clearly...

[FONT="Comic Sans MS"][SIZE="5"]Culture Club Your picture this week must have, as its main subject, something that represents a particular ethnic culture. This could be an architectural element, costumes, activities, etc. The cultural elements must be clear and distinct. Note that ethnic...

Another group of strong pictures for this contest. Please vote for the picture that best represents our theme, which is on signs. 1. hypatia 2. alex_caps http://img174.imageshack.us/img174/6237/signckqx9.png 3. matthyaouw 4. Mech_Engineer 5. ZapperZ...

As someone I know said "Holy crap! This is going to be a difficult contest to vote on!" :) Please vote for the best picture that represents something in black and white. 1. larkspur 2. glondor 3. alex_caps http://bikeflat.com/albums/BayArea/DSC_5346.sized.jpg 4...

[FONT="Comic Sans MS"][SIZE="5"]Black and White This week's theme focuses on black and while. Your picture must have, as its central subject, something that is in black AND white. Note that your photo must be in color and there must be evidence that it isn't a black and white photo. Zz...

This week, people are free to interpret the theme as they wish, although some has taken it into a direction that I never thought of. So please vote for the picture that best represents our theme : Green Acres 1. larkspur 2. turbo-1 3. hypatia 4. BobG...

No matter which photo we all vote for, I think we all can agree that this will be a very tough choice for the final round. So a round of applause to all those who made it this far. Please vote for your favorite dog photo. 1. _MayDay_ http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/8972/pie5ho1.jpg...

[FONT="Comic Sans MS"][SIZE="5"]Green Acres Green acres is the place for me. Farm livin' is the life for me. Land spreadin' out so far and wide Keep Manhattan, just give me that countryside. New York is where I'd rather stay. I get allergic smelling hay. I just adore a penthouse view...

This is the second group in this contest. 1. lisab http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/843/maxwellwf4.jpg 2. Mech_Engineer 3. hypatia 4. Integral 5. alex_caps http://bikeflat.com/albums/uther/img039.sized.jpg 6. ZapperZ 7. Ivan Seeking...

PF has gone to the dogs! Not only that, this could be a very difficult contest to vote on. So thanks to everyone who submitted a photo. You have 1 vote in each of the group. 1. ManDay 2. _MayDay_ http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/8972/pie5ho1.jpg 3. larkspur 4. binzing...

[FONT="Comic Sans MS"]Dog Day Afternoon PF Photo Contest has gone to the Dogs! This time, our canine friends will be the main subject of the photos for this contest. Please note that this theme is only on domesticated dogs. It does not include wild dogs, coyotes, wolfs, etc... Have fun...

As GeorginaS said in the thread, this is going to a challenge to selected just one picture for this contest. Everyone one of them is gorgeous. Still, you will have to select one that best represents our theme, which is on water as the main subject. Good luck to all! 1. _Mayday_...

[FONT="Comic Sans MS"]Water Works This week, your picture must contain water as the main subject. This can be out of a tap, in a glass, in a river, in lakes, or coming down from the sky. It is water, water, everywhere! [SIZE="4"]Contest Rules: 1. Any digital photo or digitally-scanned...

Another small but strong group of photos for this contest. Please vote for the picture that best represents our theme - Still Life 1. Mech_Engineer 2. larkspur 3. turbo-1 4. ZapperZ 5. waht http://img131.imageshack.us/img131/3520/viking1lg7.jpg 6. glondor...

[FONT="Comic Sans MS"]Still Life This is the photo version of the still life paintings. If you have seen still life paintings, or even have done one yourself in an art class, then you have an idea of what the theme is. However, this time, instead of taking your your paint brushes and canvas...

Whoa! Obviously, many people are immune to this made-up day by Hallmark! :) This means that all 3 pictures will end up in our winners list. The question now will be: who will be on top? Please vote for the best picture that represents something connected to Valentine's Day. 1. larkspur...

[FONT="Comic Sans MS"]My Funny Valentine Valentine's Day is this week. So this would be an appropriate topic for this week's photo contest. Your picture must clearly show anything related to Valentine's Day (simply showing a box of candies isn't sufficient), or pictures that show depiction of...

A strong group of pictures for this contest. Please vote for the best picture that represents either a Chinese New Year celebration, Chinese culture, rats, or mice. 1. glondor 2. 0TheSwerve0 3. ZapperZ 4. hypatia 5. mrjeffy321...

[FONT="Comic Sans MS"]Year of the Rat This week, we will be celebrating the Chinese Lunar New Year, the Year of the Rat. So pictures of rats, mice, Chinese New Year festivals, or Chinese culture will qualify for this contest. Happy Chinese New Year to all our Chinese members! Zz...

We have a terrific set of photos for this contest, so it will be difficult. The theme this week is on waterfalls (I should have specified that it is not "falling water", but its too late now). So please vote for the picture that best represents our theme. 1. larkspur 2. scorpa 3...

This promises to be a very difficult final vote since all the pictures that made it this far are outstanding. Please vote for the picture that best represents our theme, which is a reflection of an image. 1. Chi Meson 2. larkspur 3. fi...

[FONT="Comic Sans MS"]Don't Go Chasing Waterfalls This week, pictures will be on waterfalls! Zz. [SIZE="4"]Contest Rules: 1. Any digital photo or digitally-scanned photo relevant to the theme will be accepted within the contest period. In case there's a gray area, or you're not sure...

This is the second group in this contest. You have one vote. Please vote for the picture that best represents our theme. 1. Janus http://home.earthlink.net/~parvey/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/reflect.jpg 2. Mech_Engineer 3. fi...

This could be a brutal voting process. There are many outstanding pictures in this contest. The pictures are in 2 different voting threads, so you have 1 vote for each group. Please vote for the picture that best represents our theme, which is to depict a reflection. 1. Chi Meson 2...

[FONT="Comic Sans MS"]A Moment Of Reflection Our theme this week is on pictures that includes images that have been reflected. The images can be reflected off mirrors, water, smooth surfaces, etc. However, please note that the pictures must show clearly that what we're seeing is a reflection...

A small but varied group of pictures we have for this contest. Please vote for the best picture of people dancing. 1. hypatia 2. ZapperZ 3. Ben Niehoff 4. matthyaouw 5. chroot http://virtualcivilization.org/alc5/images/IMG_0219.jpg...

[FONT="Comic Sans MS"]Dancing With The Stars This week, it will be pictures of people dancing! :) Zz. [SIZE="4"]Contest Rules: 1. Any digital photo or digitally-scanned photo relevant to the theme will be accepted within the contest period. In case there's a gray area, or you're not...

We have a very good group of photos we have for this contest. Please vote for the picture that best represents our theme this week, which is Tropical Paradise. 1. siddharth 2. larkspur 3. ZapperZ 4. pitot-tube http://img167.imageshack.us/img167/3447/picture2516fuchsiasyy3.jpg 5. Andre...

[FONT="Comic Sans MS"]Tropical Paradise Most of the northern hemisphere is now in the grips of winter. What better time to think about a warm, tropical climate? You may interpret the theme anyway you like. Zz. [SIZE="4"]Contest Rules: 1. Any digital photo or digitally-scanned photo...

[FONT="Comic Sans MS"]2008 Since we welcome the new year this week, the theme this time will be on anything related to New Year celebration, OR, anything related to 2008. Zz. [SIZE="4"]Contest Rules: 1. Any digital photo or digitally-scanned photo relevant to the theme will be...

Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas. This time, we have a smaller number of entry, but not lacking in quality. Please vote for the picture that best represents our theme of looking a lot like Christmas. 1. physarrista 2. hypatia 3. binzing...

[FONT="Comic Sans MS"]It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas This week, you have the freedom to interpret the theme anyway you want. So anything Christmas related qualifies. I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy...

Hum... was this a difficult contest at this time of the year? Or was it just difficult to get pictures of lights? In any case, we have a small but excellent set of pictures for this contest. Please vote for the picture that best shows holiday lights. 1. glondor 2. ZapperZ...

[FONT="Comic Sans MS"]Holiday Lights The theme this week is self-explanatory. Your pictures must be on lights and lighting decorations during the holidays. This holiday is not confined only to the Christmas/New Year season. Zz. [SIZE="4"]Contest Rules: 1. Any digital photo or...

A great set of winter pictures for this contest. Please vote for the picture that best represents the winter season. 1. larkspur 2. turbo-1 3. rewebster 4. glondor 5. ZapperZ 6. FredGarvin http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/5936/snow10smml2.jpg 7. Mech_Engineer...

[FONT="Comic Sans MS"]Walking In The Winter Wonderland This week we will be starting with a series of photo contests that reflect the holiday season at this time of the year. Hope you had started to collect a lot of pictures! Our theme this week is on pictures depicting winter sceneries...

A rather difficult contest this time, but we still have a set of amazing pictures. Please vote for the picture that best depicts our theme on things that are either fake, or not what they appear to be. 1. glondor 2. ~christina~ http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/5167/imgp0634gy3.jpg...

This is the final vote for this contest. You have only one vote to cast. Please vote for the best picture on animals, not including domesticated cats and dogs. 1. turbo-1 2. larkspur 3. FredGarvin http://img104.imageshack.us/img104/4922/detzoo077smjh7.jpg 4. ~christina~...

[FONT="Comic Sans MS"]Are You For Real? The theme of this week's contest is on objects that are fake, made up, or not what they appear to be. Zz. [SIZE="4"]Contest Rules: 1. Any digital photo or digitally-scanned photo relevant to the theme will be accepted within the contest period...

This is the second group for this contest. 1. FredGarvin http://img104.imageshack.us/img104/4922/detzoo077smjh7.jpg 2. ~christina~ http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/200/streeetchbywhitepegasuskj0.jpg 3. Integral 4. scorpa 5. ZapperZ 6. fi...

Whoa! We have not only a terrific set of pictures for this contest, but also a huge variety in terms of specie and size, ranging from the small grasshopper-like bug all the way to gorillas and Orcas! Voting for this contest should be interesting. There are two groups for you to vote on. You...

[FONT="Comic Sans MS"]Animal Instinct This week's picture will be on ANIMALS. However, it does NOT include domesticated cats and dogs, since they either already have, or will have, their own separate category. The "wild cousins" of cats and dogs such as tigers, lions, coyotes, wolves, etc...

A group of small but interesting pictures will compete for this week's contest. Please vote for the picture that best reflect our theme - food! 1. glondor 2. alex_caps http://bikeflat.com/albums/sept06/7_G.sized.jpg 3. ZapperZ 4. larkspur 5. Integral 6. turbo-1...