February 2009 photo comp - chatter

[stigmundfreud]

Well really wasn't prepared to be starting a thread this month so ideas are thin on the ground. So this one is going to be seemingly boring but should be something everyone can attempt: People portraiture.

Get your thinking caps on oh and a pet hate of mine is people that post huge images that are way beyond the size of the recommended posting size and for that I will deduct points (thats for anything where the longest side is more than 1024 pixels)

[andy-xr]

Go on then. I'll start with this and come back later in the month with another

[miniman]

stigmundfreud said:

Get your thinking caps on oh and a pet hate of mine is people that post huge images that are way beyond the size of the recommended posting size and for that I will deduct points (thats for anything where the longest side is more than 1024 pixels)

Actually anything wider than 750px will get squished by PH so that is the max ideal size to avoid quality reduction.

[Bernie-the-bolt]

Both taken on the spur of the moment rather than posed.

I like both for different reasons but they are simple and for me do the job...





Your thoughts please?

[miniman]

A couple that I like, comments appreciated!

[stigmundfreud]

miniman said:

stigmundfreud said:

Get your thinking caps on oh and a pet hate of mine is people that post huge images that are way beyond the size of the recommended posting size and for that I will deduct points (thats for anything where the longest side is more than 1024 pixels)

Actually anything wider than 750px will get squished by PH so that is the max ideal size to avoid quality reduction.

Yep I know but most resizing packages on the web do it to 1024. REcently people have been entering photos almost the size of the moon which will get an instant ignore from me as this months judge.

As I'm judging this month not sure I can comment on the entry ideas in this thread or not but 1 is a throw away

[stigmundfreud]

both nice shots Bernie, very nice colour in them

[andy-xr]

stigmundfreud said:

not sure I can comment on the entry ideas in this thread or not but 1 is a throw away

Oh. Fine....

[Bernie-the-bolt]

stigmundfreud said:

both nice shots Bernie, very nice colour in them

Thanks Stig

Difficult subject this month........

I happen to like 'spur of the moment' rather than manufactured but it's going to be good seeing what some of the more talented guys post

Cheers

Martin

[stigmundfreud]

makes no difference, spur or posed so long as its portraiture

[nick_bbb]

Some from me...





















I'll try and get something new to enter this month

[stigmundfreud]

I wondered when you were going to show up

[Bernie-the-bolt]

Picture number 2.....

I can't tell you if it's the right to enter but she is gorgeous and has wonderful eyes

[nick_bbb]

Oh and for those that prefer Candids...





















More here...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/grantgb/sets/72157603...

[paul911]

Bernie-the-bolt said:

Picture number 2.....

I can't tell you if it's the right to enter but she is gorgeous and has wonderful eyes

Agreed, if you enter that pic, the compo is over

[nick_bbb]

Bernie-the-bolt said:

Picture number 2.....

I can't tell you if it's the right to enter but she is gorgeous and has wonderful eyes

That's Amanda, I'm working with her again soon

[Bernie-the-bolt]

nick_bbb said:

Bernie-the-bolt said:

Picture number 2.....

I can't tell you if it's the right one to enter but she is gorgeous and has wonderful eyes

That's Amanda, I'm working with her again soon

Dribble.......

[Dogsey]

A couple from me, will see if I can shoot something especially for the comp this month.

[miniman]

nick_bbb said:

Not a bad photo either Nick

[stigmundfreud]

unfortunately I can;t enter but...
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and a nod to DB