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Updated Deadlines!

Submissions are due by Sunday, Jan. 13th by 11:59pm PST

Voting begins immediately after, and ends on Tuesday, Jan. 15th by 11:59pm PST

1. The theme can be interpreted as you see fit, but keep in mind others will be judging based on whatever criteria they see fit.

2. Only one photo per person, per assignment.

• Photos must be taken during the assignment period.
• Only photos to be posted in this thread are to be submissions.
• You can change your submission by editing your post.
• To avoid cluttering up the thread, please avoid quoting images.
• Photos posted in assignment thread should be no larger than 1024 pixels on the long edge. You may include a link to a higher resolution version.

3. One vote for your first choice (3 points) and one vote for your runner-up (1 point), which can be based on any criteria you see fit. You cannot vote for your own submission. Non-participants are also welcome to vote. Criticism/comments encouraged.

4. The "winner" should come up with a new theme/time period. Ties are broken first by the number of first choice votes, then by longest time since last win start, then by longest amount of time participating in assignment threads.

5. Have fun!

Family (started by aidan)

First place: aidan (21 Points)

Second place: trunbuns (12 Points)

Third place: pringles (8 Points)

GAF Photography Challenge FAQ

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GAF Photography Q4 - 2012

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[alterno69]

Subscribed

 

[the_log_ride]

Subscribed

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[pixelated]

DSC03527-Edit by bitmipsyndicate, on Flickr

 

[aidan]

So... I move that we extend this for another week?

 

[Xun]

So... I move that we extend this for another week?

I think so, yes.

I've been so swamped with work at the moment, it's a pain.

Also nice shot Pixelated!

 

[Xun]

Sad to see this forgotten.

Perhaps GAF has no interest in these types of challenges anymore? A real shame.

 

[RayStorm]

Sad to see this forgotten.

Perhaps GAF has no interest in these types of challenges anymore? A real shame.

I think there are two issues, just going by the last 3 challenges:
1) It's becoming quite cold outside, that at least deters me from venturing outside with my camera much.
2) The past two challenges at first glance talk about taking pictures of another person. Going by myself that's a huge barrier to overcome. Coupled with bad weather, it's almost insurmountable.

 

[Omni]

Sad to see this forgotten.

Perhaps GAF has no interest in these types of challenges anymore? A real shame.

I would've taken part, but I didn't see the thread

 

[Lumix]

Last chance bump.
Maybe the Thanksgiving holiday had a factor in the amount of entries.
That, or members do not really have access to other people for the subject matter.




Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Lens: Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM
Exposure: 0.01 sec (1/100)
Aperture: f/5.6
Focal Length: 50 mm
ISO Speed: 200

 

[Rocket Scientist]

Moaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaar!

 

[Xun]

Should we get a new challenge up and running, or wait till the Christmas period is over?

 

[Photosynthesis]

I have a submission if it's not too late! Also, I -just- got a DSLR, so forgive me for a lack of proficiency.

 

[trunbuns]

I vote that we give this until around the 15th of January to give everyone a chance to get Xmas/New Year out of the way and edit stuff that they took over the festive period?

hopefully I'm not too late with this entry! Got my first DSLR for Chrimbo so finally been able to take some photos after my trusty Powershot SX10 broke in November.


smile by trunbuns, on Flickr

 

[aparisi2274]

I to forgot about this! It's a shame that we can no longer sticky threads to keep it fresh in people's minds.

 

[RobotHaus]

I was about to submit something, but it was taken a few years ago. Darn.

If this thread stays alive or the voting and submission is extended, I'd like to try out.

 

[trunbuns]

Definitely! I love participating in these so I hope they don't tail off again. Anyone who reads this if you have an appropriate shot POST IT! and cross post it in the main photography thread to get other people to participate!

Christmas should mean that a lot of people were shooting people smiling and laughing hopefully.

 

[RobotHaus]

My phones camera has been all scratched up, but this is the best I could get on short notice. It's a picture of my dog, smiling because she's about to get some food.

 

[Photosynthesis]

RobotHaus, that dog looks like a demon dog.

 

[Damaged]

I keep forgetting about this, subscribed in the vain hope ill get off my arse and go shoot something

 

[aparisi2274]

I have a pic I took back on Dec 7th... can I enter into this assignment? I mean I am not sure what the time period is, since its been so long already...

 

[Damaged]

I have a pic I took back on Dec 7th... can I enter into this assignment? I mean I am not sure what the time period is, since its been so long already...

I figure your good as long as its after the date the challenge was set.

 

[RobotHaus]

RobotHaus, that dog looks like a demon dog.

But so happy!

 

[Photosynthesis]

That's because he's planning our imminent demise.

 

[Slayer-33]

My phones camera has been all scratched up, but this is the best I could get on short notice. It's a picture of my dog, smiling because she's about to get some food.

We are the dorg lol

 

[aidan]

Just want to say, I fully agree that we should extend this until the middle of January. I'm happy to see more entries trickling in, and even shot something myself that I'm quite happy with.

 

[Toddler]

Seeing as how the date got extended, here's one I took this weekend:


SMILE! by xTODDLERx, on Flickr

 

[Illithid Dude]

 

[trunbuns]

Really glad we're getting some entries now!

Should we set a final entry date? Sunday 13th January seems like an ok date to me then people would have that weekend to get any final submissions in.

Yay or Nay?

 

[Photosynthesis]

Yay. Sounds like a good cutoff date.

 

[aidan]

Really glad we're getting some entries now!

Should we set a final entry date? Sunday 13th January seems like an ok date to me then people would have that weekend to get any final submissions in.

Yay or Nay?

Yay. I'll make the change to the OP.

 

[mrkgoo]

Whoa a two month window! I could probably muster up a photo during this period, even if it was a while ago (I KNOW I have taken some shots with this very them in mind )

 

[dark_chris]

My dad talking to family in Mexico.

 

[trunbuns]

If you're out with your camera tonight there should be some great opportunities for the challenge.


Happy New Year!

 

[Toddler]

If you're out with your camera tonight there should be some great opportunities for the challenge.


Happy New Year!

Yeah, I might be changing my entry after tonight.

 

[alterno69]

Edit: Changing my submission

Smile
Bad Piggie por MOTUS_MX, en Flickr

 

[pringles]

My entry:

Nikon D7000
85mm
f/2.8
1/60s
ISO 250

 

[F0NZ]

My entry, taken on December 24th

Canon 7D
32mm
f/5.6
1/250s
ISO 200
Flash Fired

 

[Damaged]

I'm terrible at portraits but figure I should at least have a go, this is my Niece :



Nikon D7000
85mm
f/4
1/125
ISO 100

 

[aidan]

Camera Canon EOS 5D
Lens Canon 50mm f/1.8
Focal Length 50mm
Shutter Speed 1/1000 sec
Aperture f/2.2
ISO/Film 100

 

[sarcastor]

here's my entry:

 

[alterno69]

So, can we vote now?

 

[Xun]

So, can we vote now?

Sure.

Got to keep the love going in this thread!

 

[aidan]

DSC03527-Edit by bitmipsyndicate, on Flickr

Last chance bump.
Maybe the Thanksgiving holiday had a factor in the amount of entries.
That, or members do not really have access to other people for the subject matter.




Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Lens: Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM
Exposure: 0.01 sec (1/100)
Aperture: f/5.6
Focal Length: 50 mm
ISO Speed: 200

I have a submission if it's not too late! Also, I -just- got a DSLR, so forgive me for a lack of proficiency.

I vote that we give this until around the 15th of January to give everyone a chance to get Xmas/New Year out of the way and edit stuff that they took over the festive period?

hopefully I'm not too late with this entry! Got my first DSLR for Chrimbo so finally been able to take some photos after my trusty Powershot SX10 broke in November.


smile by trunbuns, on Flickr

Seeing as how the date got extended, here's one I took this weekend:


SMILE! by xTODDLERx, on Flickr

My dad talking to family in Mexico.

Edit: Changing my submission

Smile
Bad Piggie por MOTUS_MX, en Flickr

I'm terrible at portraits but figure I should at least have a go, this is my Niece :



Nikon D7000
85mm
f/4
1/125
ISO 100

Camera Canon EOS 5D
Lens Canon 50mm f/1.8
Focal Length 50mm
Shutter Speed 1/1000 sec
Aperture f/2.2
ISO/Film 100

here's my entry:

Let the voting (finally!) commence!

 

[trunbuns]

14 entries in the end. Not too shabby. Hopefully the next challenge will have a bit more interest from the get-go:

1. Pringles - Beautiful colours, fantastic subject and great editing. Seriously a different level from all the other (still fantastic) images in the competition.

2. Damaged - really like the pose and the smile looks completely genuine.

 

[Photosynthesis]

First place: Aidan. I really love the juxtaposition of the two girls. Very striking photo.
Runner-up: trunbuns. The little girl is adorable, and the framing is so pretty.

 

[Damaged]

Okay here goes,

1. Pringles Love the tone of the picture and the soft lighting

2. Aidan A really fun picture, love the idea

Honorable mentions to Photosynthesis - love the fact you cant see all her face, and to alterno69 - I really like the spontaneity of this shot

 

[alterno69]

1. Trunbuns, lovely smile and framing even if it looks a little out of focus.

2. Pringles, great capture tho i think more about flirting, seduction than smiling when i look at it.

 

[RayStorm]

1) Illithid Dude, I like the scene in general. Has a very unstaged feel to it.
Too close to call for a runner up.

 

[trunbuns]

Any last votes for the challenge?