FINAL VOTE PF PHOTO CONTEST - It's All There, In Black And White

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around a photo contest focused on black and white photography, where participants share their preferences for various submitted images and engage in a subjective evaluation of the photos based on emotional resonance and thematic relevance.

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express a strong preference for Janus' photo, citing its standout quality and thematic alignment with the contest.
  • Others favor larkspur's photo for its emotional impact, describing it as serene and evocative.
  • A few participants mention ZapperZ's photo, noting its wilderness theme and emotional depth, though opinions vary on its effectiveness compared to others.
  • alex caps' photo is appreciated for its depiction of concentration and calmness, with one participant highlighting its complexity.
  • There is acknowledgment of the close competition, with multiple participants emphasizing the importance of every vote in determining the winner.
  • Questions arise about the lighting in larkspur's photo, leading to a discussion about the conditions under which it was taken, including the influence of smoke from forest fires on the sky's appearance.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally express differing opinions on their favorite photos, with no clear consensus on a single winner. Preferences vary significantly, indicating a contested evaluation of the submissions.

Contextual Notes

Participants' preferences are influenced by subjective interpretations of emotional resonance and thematic relevance, and there are unresolved questions about the technical aspects of the photos, such as lighting conditions.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in photography, particularly in the context of contests and emotional expression through visual art, may find this discussion relevant.

VOTE PF PHOTO CONTEST Final Group - It's All There, In Black And White!

  • Janus

    Votes: 14 29.8%
  • alex caps

    Votes: 12 25.5%
  • larkspur

    Votes: 13 27.7%
  • physarrista

    Votes: 4 8.5%
  • ZapperZ

    Votes: 4 8.5%

  • Total voters
    47
  • Poll closed .
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This promises to be an impossible contest to vote. Still, do your best to pick the picture that best represents our theme : black and while photo.

1. Janus
http://home.earthlink.net/~parvey/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/beach.jpg

2. alex caps
http://bikeflat.com/albums/Bike-Stuff/black_and_white.sized.jpg

3. larkspur
401352396_08fcc40217_o.jpg


4. physarrista
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v259/buelder/PICT2356swkl-1.jpg

5. ZapperZ
img0814to1.jpg


https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=157866"

Zz.
 
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larkspur or ZapperZ? What a tough choice. Both are more of a picture of an emotion than an object. I went with larkspur's almost because I preferred that particular feeling more than ZapperZ's.
 
Same here. Larkspur's photo makes me think of serenity and ZZ's makes me think that there is a lot of orc-ridden wilderness to cross to get rid of this #&*@@! ring.
 
For me, Janus' photo is the obvious choice. :cool:
 
I had to go with Janus as well (I actually voted earlier, but then didn't have time to reply). The others are excellent too, but something just stood out about Janus'.
 
SpaceTiger said:
For me, Janus' photo is the obvious choice. :cool:

Ditto, Janus' photo for me.
 
I went with alex caps.

Great photo. Lots going on, but it displays quiteness in the sense of the riders concentration. Nice and cool, and under control. :smile:
 
Looks like Janus has it won, congrats!
 
Nope, it's a really close contest. Every vote counts on this one.
 
  • #10
Wow, beautiful photos. I actually liked larkspur's the best, but Janus' was more on-theme. Close call. Thanks for the photos, folks!
 
  • #11
Just a reminder that you have 2 days left to cast a vote in this contest. It is VERY tight for the top 3 places. So every vote COUNTS!

Zz.
 
  • #12
I went with Zz but it was darn near impossible to choose
 
  • #13
Any last votes?
 
  • #14
alex caps said:
Any last votes?

Yes, I voted for yours Alex. Nice shot !
 
  • #15
larkspur, I'm not sure if you've mentioned it in the contest thread but, how did you manage to get that lighting for the wings. The sky, if it is the sky, seems to be pretty grey.
 
  • #16
neutrino said:
larkspur, I'm not sure if you've mentioned it in the contest thread but, how did you manage to get that lighting for the wings. The sky, if it is the sky, seems to be pretty grey.
The gull flew between the sun and the camera. It was blue sky but the area had a lot of smoke from forest fires so it was more of a light blue sky.
 
  • #17
larkspur said:
The gull flew between the sun and the camera. It was blue sky but the area had a lot of smoke from forest fires so it was more of a light blue sky.

Nice timing then. :)
 
  • #18
neutrino said:
Nice timing then. :)
Bah! It was pure luck.