Who won the Photo Contest in Your City/Neighborhood?

  • Thread starter Thread starter ZapperZ
  • Start date Start date
  • Tags Tags
    photo contest
Click For Summary

Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the results and experiences related to various photo contests held within the Physics Forums community. Participants share their thoughts on the contests, express congratulations to winners, and reflect on the quality of submissions across different themes.

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested
  • Meta-discussion

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express appreciation for the quality of photos submitted in the contests, noting the difficulty in choosing winners.
  • Several posts congratulate the winners and acknowledge the efforts of all participants, suggesting a sense of community and shared enjoyment.
  • A participant mentions a personal connection to a winning photo, highlighting the subjective nature of photography and personal experiences tied to the images.
  • There are inquiries about the status of ongoing and future contests, indicating uncertainty about the contest schedule.
  • Some participants remark on the increasing competitiveness of the contests, suggesting that the quality of submissions is improving over time.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the high quality of submissions and the enjoyment of the contests. However, there is uncertainty regarding the status and future of the contests, with some questions remaining unresolved.

Contextual Notes

Some posts reference specific contests and their themes, but details about the criteria for judging or the voting process are not provided. There is also a lack of clarity on the timeline for future contests.

Who May Find This Useful

Members of the Physics Forums community interested in photography, contest participation, and community engagement may find this discussion relevant.

  • #31
PF Photo Contest - Bridge Over Troubled Water.

Another contest, another difficult decision. Well done everyone who participated, and congratulations to the winners.

1. http://home.earthlink.net/~parvey/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/hawthorne.jpg"
2. (tie) http://img106.imageshack.us/img106/2142/bbridgeap8.jpg"
3. http://img329.imageshack.us/img329/219/tyne270904026ut8.jpg"

https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=129046"

Zz.
 
Last edited by a moderator:
Physics news on Phys.org
  • #32
An interesting thing about my photo, The spot where I stood when I took the photo that I entered in "Fire in the Sky" is actually in this shot. I was on the other bank of the river, just to the left of the bridge. Since that photo took second place, this bridge seems to be lucky for me!
 
  • #33
PF Photo Contest - I'm Ready For My Closeup, Mr. DeMille

By almost universal consensus, this was the most difficult contest yet. If this keeps up, then future contests are almost going to be impossible to pick. Well done to everyone who participated, and congratulations to the winners.

1. http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b95/mrzshoe/lizaeye005crop650.jpg"
2. http://www.pbase.com/molydood/image/65728237.jpg"
3. http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/2217/ferrozd5.jpg"

https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=129498".

Zz.
 
Last edited by a moderator:
  • #34
PF Photo Contest - Labor of Love

It was a damn close voting till the very end. Well done everyone, and congratulations to the winners.

1. (tie) http://home.comcast.net/~Integral50/Laser/greenbeam.JPG"
2. (tie) http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y117/Scorpa/Awesomestudyroominrutherfordsouth.jpg"
3. http://img57.imageshack.us/img57/4238/slagip9.jpg"

https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=130411"

Zz.
 
Last edited by a moderator:
  • #35
PF Photo Contest - Planes, Trains, and Automobiles

Another round of outstanding pictures. Well done to everyone who participated, and congratulations to the winners.

1. http://img182.imageshack.us/img182/5650/img4529fq5.jpg"
2. http://img489.imageshack.us/img489/381/trainfh9.jpg"
3. http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j269/hypatia3811/0609cr_22_z2006_detroit_autoramabig.jpg"

https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=131698"

Zz.
 
Last edited by a moderator:
  • #36
PF Photo Contest - Falling for Autumn

A smaller number of submission, but certainly not lacking in quality. Well done to everyone who participated, and congratulations to the winners!

1. http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j269/hypatia3811/coldmorn.jpg"
2. (tie) http://home.wanadoo.nl/bijkerk/autumn-crocus.JPG"
3. http://home.comcast.net/~larkspur2020/autumn.jpg"

https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=132727"

Zz.
 
Last edited by a moderator:
  • #37
Wow, very cool. Thanks all!
 
  • #38
PF Photo Contest - Water, Water, Everywhere!

This was obviously a very difficult contest to vote, judging by the close result. Well done to everyone who participated, and congratulations to the winners.

1. http://home.wanadoo.nl/bijkerk/lanzarote.JPG"
2. (tie) http://home.earthlink.net/~parvey/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/water.jpg"
3. http://home.comcast.net/~integral50/scenery/oceanb2_600x400.JPG"

https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=133790"

Zz.
 
Last edited by a moderator:
  • #39
PF Photo Contest - Bad Picture!

Winners can be proud of their bad pictures now! Congratulations to everyone who participated! There were really some bad-ass pictures!

1. http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/6195/halloweenuu9.jpg"
2. http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b326/PaidVacation/blurrypic.jpg"
3. (tie) http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/33/badcu4.jpg"

https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=134772"

Zz.
 
Last edited by a moderator:
  • #40
Are we going to vote for the best pics of 2006?
 
  • #41
ZapperZ said:
Winners can be proud of their bad pictures now! Congratulations to everyone who participated! There were really some bad-ass pictures!

1. http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/6195/halloweenuu9.jpg"
2. http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b326/PaidVacation/blurrypic.jpg"
3. (tie) http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/33/badcu4.jpg"

https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=134772"

Zz.
Hooray! I knew if I kept trying, I'd finally win one! :biggrin: Thanks to everyone who voted for me...I won't forget this. :smile:
 
Last edited by a moderator:
  • #42
Moonbear said:
Hooray! I knew if I kept trying, I'd finally win one! :biggrin: Thanks to everyone who voted for me...I won't forget this. :smile:
I was rooting for you, Moonie! That was one really crappy picture!
 
  • #44
Thanks for the votes! :smile:

I followed those swans for about 20min before they gave me that shot. I have some other pics of that canal which are not so pleasing (a water hen walking on the floating garbage!). Inspite of the low water quality it was a very beautiful walk through Dublin. A Dubliner, I spoke with said that historically that canal marked the boundary of Dublin, now it seems to be right in the middle of the city.
 
  • #45
PF Photo Contest - Icons

Another terrific round of pictures for this contest. Well done to everyone who participated, and congratulations to the winners.

1. http://home.wanadoo.nl/bijkerk/icons.jpg"
2. (tie) http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/5437/nycap0.jpg"
3. (tie) http://www.verdomde.net/xfr/pf/GCT.jpg"

https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=138960"

Zz.
 
Last edited by a moderator:
  • #46
PF Photo Contest - Halloween!

An extremely tight contest till the end. Congratulations to everyone!

1. (tie) http://home.earthlink.net/~parvey/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/danicat.jpg"
2. http://img275.imageshack.us/img275/7120/emberhalloweenpy1.jpg"
3. http://home.comcast.net/~Integral50/deadridinghood.JPG"

https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=139921"

Zz.
 
Last edited by a moderator:
  • #47
PF Photo Contest - Pretty In Pink

There were plenty of pretty picture in pink for this contest. Congratulations to everyone who participated.

1. http://img130.imageshack.us/img130/3783/sunrisefz3.jpg"
2. (tie) http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n320/zapperz/Vacation2002016.jpg"
3. http://www.verdomde.net/xfr/pf/red_bush.jpg"

https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=141109"

Zz.
 
Last edited by a moderator:
  • #48
PF Photo Contest - Lighthouse

Another fabulous round of pictures. Well done to everyone who participated.

1. http://home.comcast.net/~integral50/scenery/Hectahead.JPG"
2. http://www.mcschell.com/lhouse.jpg"
3. http://home.earthlink.net/~parvey/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/yaquina.jpg"

https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=143033"

Zz.
 
Last edited by a moderator:
  • #49
Last edited by a moderator:
  • #50
PF Photo Contest - She Blinded Me With Science!

A tough contest to vote. Congratulations to everyone and the winners.

1. http://img435.imageshack.us/img435/7747/pfalbuquerqueprismsft9.jpg"
2. http://img66.imageshack.us/img66/3919/celldivisioncl6.jpg"
3. http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h104/mrjeffy321/PF/Entry1.jpg"

https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=145066"

Zz.
 
Last edited by a moderator:
  • #51
PF Photo Contest - Old MacDonald Had A Farm

It was a close contest all the way till the end. Congratulations to everyone who participated.

1. http://www2.wcoil.com/~rita/DSC00635.JPG"
2. http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/8973/flyinggoatfb0.jpg"
3. http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n320/zapperz/DCP_1078.jpg"

https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=146075"

Zz.
 
Last edited by a moderator:
  • #52
Last edited by a moderator:
  • #53
PF Photo Contest - Happy Holidays!

A small number of entries for this contest. Congratulations to all participants!

1. http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n320/zapperz/IMG_1962.jpg"
2. http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/3965/mardigras2005zulumc3.jpg"
3. http://www.astroskwurl.net/wreath.jpg"

https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=148270"

Zz.
 
Last edited by a moderator:
  • #54
PF Photo Contest - We Built This City!

This was a close contest where every vote did count. Congratulations to all who participated!

1. http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n320/zapperz/DCP_1228.jpg"
2. http://farm1.static.flickr.com/138/317494666_373063d308.jpg"
3. (tie) http://www.astroskwurl.net/nashville2.jpg"

Contest thread

Zz.
 
Last edited by a moderator:
  • #55
Last edited by a moderator:
  • #56
Last edited by a moderator:
  • #57
PF Photo Contest - Now that's funny!

This contest could have easily been retitled "What's new pussycat?", one of our previous contest. Still, there were a lot of "interesting" pictures. Congratulations to everyone who participated. Here are the top vote-getters.

1. http://farm1.static.flickr.com/142/328939323_de8545d665.jpg"
2. http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/4867/areyoucomfortablept3.jpg"
3. (tie) http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/7666/funnygf7.jpg"

https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=151074"

Zz.
 
Last edited by a moderator:
  • #58
Last edited by a moderator:
  • #59
Last edited by a moderator:
  • #60
PF Photo Contest - Turning Over A New Leaf

It was a difficult contest, and tight voting till the very end. Congratulations to all the participants, and to the winners.

1. http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/9674/leafsa6.jpg"
2. http://www.verdomde.net/xfr/pf/redleaf.jpg"
3. http://home.earthlink.net/~parvey/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/fall.jpg"

https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=154422"

Zz.
 
Last edited by a moderator:

Similar threads

Photo Contest - Simple Harmonic Motion (5/2-5/8)
  • · Replies 7 ·
Replies
7
Views
2K
Photo Contest - Electricity (1/4-1/10)
  • · Replies 26 ·
Replies
26
Views
3K
Photo Contest - Obtuse Angle (11/16-11/22)
  • · Replies 14 ·
Replies
14
Views
2K