October Photography Competition - "Pattern"
Discussion
The theme for the October competition is:
"Pattern"
As always you can be as flexible as desired to interpret this. Would be interesting to see a diverse set of entries on whether we find patterns in nature, man made, large, small, macro, built environment, or chaotic.
I think nice to also have a brief sentence or two on the context / thinking / emotion / motivation at the time.
Although I did not do this previously, I think as C&C mentioned in the September competition, it would be interesting/helpful to see a note indicating what camera, lens, ISO, shutter speed, and aperture were used.
Good luck everyone.
Rules:
The photos taken must be your own work and can be taken at anytime, but please get out with your gear if you have time.
The competition will run from the first to the last day of the month.
The winner from the previous month decides on the topic for the following month and judges it at the end of the month.
Entries and discussion on this single thread, please.
All entrants acknowledge that they may indeed win and that their adherence to convention ensures everyone else's continued fun.
Photos entered can be as large as you like, although bear in mind if too large, it may not be possible to see the whole image on some screens. Links to larger versions are permissible.
"Pattern"
As always you can be as flexible as desired to interpret this. Would be interesting to see a diverse set of entries on whether we find patterns in nature, man made, large, small, macro, built environment, or chaotic.
I think nice to also have a brief sentence or two on the context / thinking / emotion / motivation at the time.
Although I did not do this previously, I think as C&C mentioned in the September competition, it would be interesting/helpful to see a note indicating what camera, lens, ISO, shutter speed, and aperture were used.
Good luck everyone.
Rules:
The photos taken must be your own work and can be taken at anytime, but please get out with your gear if you have time.
The competition will run from the first to the last day of the month.
The winner from the previous month decides on the topic for the following month and judges it at the end of the month.
Entries and discussion on this single thread, please.
All entrants acknowledge that they may indeed win and that their adherence to convention ensures everyone else's continued fun.
Photos entered can be as large as you like, although bear in mind if too large, it may not be possible to see the whole image on some screens. Links to larger versions are permissible.
A double rainbow. Sort of a pattern.. slight crop to remove a car in the fore ground otherwise untouched.
It was one of those I need to stop the car and take a picture of this unusual sight. My 12 year old says It's like a dome was place over the golf course that's under it.
Edited by gtidriver on Wednesday 9th October 01:27
I guess this covers Nature, Macro & Built Environment..........early morning dew!
Nikon D500, Nikon 70-200f4. - 135mm, 1-160th, f11, ISO 1100
DSC_1187_00032 by Glynn Hobbs, on Flickr
Nikon D500, Nikon 70-200f4. - 135mm, 1-160th, f11, ISO 1100
DSC_1187_00032 by Glynn Hobbs, on Flickr
Good to see the submissions coming in.
Vintage Racer said:
I guess this covers Nature, Macro & Built Environment..........early morning dew!
Nikon D500, Nikon 70-200f4. - 135mm, 1-160th, f11, ISO 1100
DSC_1187_00032 by Glynn Hobbs, on Flickr
We had a spider outside a window at home in the middle of knitting a similar web and setup a time lapse video on the iPhone to catch it at work. Very industrious how quickly they make it whilst ‘spinning’ the webbing. Quite fascinating. Nikon D500, Nikon 70-200f4. - 135mm, 1-160th, f11, ISO 1100
DSC_1187_00032 by Glynn Hobbs, on Flickr
The Hall of Steel, Royal Armouries - https://royalarmouries.org/visit-us/royal-armourie...
Nikon D5300, Nikkor AF-S DX VR 18-200, ISO450 18mm f/5.6 1/125
Nikon D5300, Nikkor AF-S DX VR 18-200, ISO450 18mm f/5.6 1/125
Voldemort said:
The Hall of Steel, Royal Armouries - https://royalarmouries.org/visit-us/royal-armourie...
Nikon D5300, Nikkor AF-S DX VR 18-200, ISO450 18mm f/5.6 1/125
Reminded me of this Tanning Bed I saw earlier (not an entry!).Nikon D5300, Nikkor AF-S DX VR 18-200, ISO450 18mm f/5.6 1/125
LaSource said:
They are indeed. At The Deep in Hull (great half day out if you have kids)
It's a shallow, mirrored tunnel, I think I'm right in remembering that only the centre square gave you a view into the tank the others are all reflections at different angles.
Had a couple of days away this weekend, so was on the lookout for patterns.
There was a pond near a large mill (converted to holiday apartments) near where we were staying which formed a striking pattern.
I particularly liked the wooden ducks in the windows, mirroring the live duck on the pond.
Canon 5D mark 3, EF24-105mm f/4L lens.
ISO: 800
Shutter: 1/200th second
Aperture: f8
Focal length: 105mm
3O2A1245 by conradsphotos, on Flickr
There was a pond near a large mill (converted to holiday apartments) near where we were staying which formed a striking pattern.
I particularly liked the wooden ducks in the windows, mirroring the live duck on the pond.
Canon 5D mark 3, EF24-105mm f/4L lens.
ISO: 800
Shutter: 1/200th second
Aperture: f8
Focal length: 105mm
3O2A1245 by conradsphotos, on FlickrEdited by C&C on Monday 21st October 14:47
Good work so far everybody - glad I am not judging this 
My effort
Dragonfly Wing with Pterostigma by Mike Smith, on Flickr
The pterostigma (plural: pterostigmata) is a group of specialized cells in the outer wings of insects, which are often thickened or coloured, and thus stand out from other cells. It is particularly noticeable in dragonflies, but present also in other insect groups.
The purpose of the pterostigma, being a heavier section of the wing in comparison to nearby sections, is to assist in gliding. Without the pterostigma, self-exciting vibrations would set in on the wing after a certain critical speed, making gliding impossible.
My effort
Dragonfly Wing with Pterostigma by Mike Smith, on Flickr
The pterostigma (plural: pterostigmata) is a group of specialized cells in the outer wings of insects, which are often thickened or coloured, and thus stand out from other cells. It is particularly noticeable in dragonflies, but present also in other insect groups.The purpose of the pterostigma, being a heavier section of the wing in comparison to nearby sections, is to assist in gliding. Without the pterostigma, self-exciting vibrations would set in on the wing after a certain critical speed, making gliding impossible.
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