Who won the Photo Contest in Your City/Neighborhood?

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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

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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.

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PF Photo Contest - Orange

This was a TOUGH contest - there were just way too many good pictures. So well done to everyone who participated, and congratulations to the winners.

1. http://img229.imageshack.us/img229/2363/orangelc5.jpg"
2. http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x318/turbo-1/orange.jpg"
3. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/23224/high%20flyer/Picture379.jpg"

https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=195696".

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PF Photo Contest - Six Feet Under

A smaller group of photos for this contest, but they were still excellent ones. Congratulations to all those who participated. Still, there was a clear, runaway winner for this contest.

1. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/matthyaouw/1.jpg"
2. (tie) http://home.comcast.net/~integral50/Photo_contest/graveyared1.jpg"
3. http://home.earthlink.net/~parvey/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/scan0001.jpg"

https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=197230".

Zz.
 
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PF Photo Contest - Holiday Lights

A smaller than expected number of entries for something that should be common at this time of the year. Nevertheless, a good group of entries. So well done to everyone who participated.

1. http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/6417/img1954va0.jpg"
2. (tie) http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j269/hypatia3811/snowman2.jpg"
3. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/23224/high%20flyer/IMG_5678.jpg"

https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=204709"

Zz.
 
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What was odd about my photo, I was really trying to take a photo of my brother{white tee and hat behind her}, and this lady came dancing into the shot. But thanks to all who voted.
 
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PF Photo Contest - A Moment of Reflection

It was a terrific contest with plenty of amazing pictures, so well done to everyone who participated, and congratulations to those who made it to the final round. It was a very close contest at the very end.

1. http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g254/brichid1765/Tetons.jpg"
2. http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2349/2203883216_e8fba93e95_o.jpg"
3. http://img174.imageshack.us/img174/1005/p7120080ap2.jpg"

https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=209743"

Zz.
 
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  • #103
My special congrats to every winer
 
  • #104
Congratulations Chi and fi!
 
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PF Photo Contest - Dog Day Afternoon.

This was one of the most difficult contest to vote on, even in the first round. So well done to everyone who participated. The pictures were outstanding! And certainly a big congratulations to those who made it to the final round and end up in the top 3.

1. http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3089/2303539872_e278daef37_o.jpg"
2. http://img123.imageshack.us/img123/8344/spring026mc7.jpg"
3. http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd24/Integral50/DSC_0090aa.jpg"

https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=219011".

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PF Photo Contest - Black And White

Another excellent collection of photos, even though this could have been a rather difficult contest. So well done to everyone who participated.

1. http://bikeflat.com/albums/BayArea/DSC_5346.sized.jpg"
2. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/23224/high%20flyer/Picture085-1.jpg"
3. (tie) http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x318/turbo-1/junco-1.jpg"

https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=222159"

Zz.
 
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PF Photo Contest - Sign Language

A lot of interesting photos for this contest, and it was a close vote till the very end. Congratulations to everyone who participated.

1. http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j269/hypatia3811/fog.jpg"
2. http://img174.imageshack.us/img174/6237/signckqx9.png"
3 (tie) http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l70/mastacox/NoTrespassing.jpg"

https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=223523"

Zz.
 
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Congratulations to _MayDay_! and to everyone who participated in this sports themed photo contest!

1. http://img388.imageshack.us/img388/5619/cricketga8.jpg
2. (tie) Zz/http://home.earthlink.net/~jparvey/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/moose.jpg
3.http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd236/rewebster/teed.jpg

Contest thread
 
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There are truly some magnificent pictures here.
 
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Mk said:
Congratulations to _MayDay_! and to everyone who participated in this sports themed photo contest!

1. http://img388.imageshack.us/img388/5619/cricketga8.jpg
2. (tie) Zz/http://home.earthlink.net/~jparvey/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/moose.jpg
3.http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd236/rewebster/teed.jpg

Contest thread

Cheers everyone who voted! First win under the belt! Congrats to 2nd and 3rd.
 
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Sick As A Dog

Andre sure has some nice photos, congratulations to every one :smile:

1. Andre
2. http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/1986/pfphotosickasadogmz2.jpg
3. matthyaouw

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PF Photo Contest Two-Year Anniversary

There was a tie for first second and third places:

1. mattyaouw, http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/2217/ferrozd5.jpg , http://img509.imageshack.us/img509/9531/10ks4ti9.jpg
2. http://img169.imageshack.us/img169/5408/image0vw0.jpg
3. http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l70/mastacox/SnowDay1.jpg, http://home.comcast.net/~larkspur2020/Milkyway.jpg , Andre

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