COMMENT THREAD for the August photo contest. Theme: In Black And White

[HappyCynic]

Comment on the photos being submitted here.

[JeffR]

1. And a kick so this doesn't get hidden in a flood of spam!

Sorry, HappyCynic! I had a narrow window of opportunity to post my '11 retrospectives tonight. Didn't mean to distract from the contest.

Congrats on your win and good luck with the contest. You're doing great!

:fistbump:

[HappyCynic]

8. No need to apologize

I don't think it distracted at all. To be honest, the "distraction" potential didn't cross my mind at all. What immediately came to mind was happiness that you were posting photos (and a huge treasure trove of them :thumbsup:) outside of the contests. It's been a while and I've missed seeing your photos (and I'm sure many others feel the same).

[Mira]

2. NV Whino -

do you hear me say SPECTACULAR? What a sendoff to what I suspect will be one of our most intriguing contests in a while.
I right clicked on the image, and the presentation of it sitting back on the page makes the black and white, and the balance, even more pronounced. I love it!

[NV Whino]

4. Thank you.

I've always been fascinated by the backs of sunflowers.

[handmade34]

7. rightly so...

driving up to Oregon from California yesterday, we passed field after field of sunflowers with the backs of their head to us... didn't stop for a picture but none certainly would have been as pleasant as yours!

[Solly Mack]

3. NV Whino

Sweet! :thumbsup:

[NV Whino]

5. Thanks

These guys have been spectacular this year.

[Solly Mack]

6. Callalily

Awesome! I love everything about it. The composition..the reflection..the textures....the subject. It all just works!

[Callalily]

9. Thanks! ;-)

I almost posted something else, but I really like my pears. And yes, they were yummy! ;-)

[Johnny Noshoes]

10. I really like this one

It is a very nice stil life.

[alfredo]

11. RDKing, excellent.

[bluesbassman]

12. 2nd that, gorgeous shot!

[alfredo]

13. Black and white is so beautiful. He really nails the HDR.

I find B&W HDR much more appealing than color. That image would not have worked in color.

Imagine the state of the art if color photography was invented first.

[Stevenmarc]

17. I'm with you on that one

[alfredo]

18. The HDR helped tell the story.

[Solly Mack]

14. Yes it is!

I'm loving all the entries.

[Mira]

15. The entries are thrilling to me. Also the excitement the subject is generating.

Imagine if we did b/w more often, how we would progress in it! I for one had a set of potentials ready, made my links, pasted them in to look at them "in place" as I do when I make my choice, and threw them out.
I'm back at work, and havin' fun and learning some stuff looking at the beautiful entries. They surpass my expectations.

[alfredo]

16. Black and white frees you from expectations. People expect a stop sign to be

a particular shade of red.

[Mira]

19. Bluedigger, your title suggests the levity is intentional,

and I must tell you, I almost spit on my screen laughing. Mom came running. So it's a solid success around here.

[bluedigger]

20. Glad you guys liked it!

I thought the contest could use a little change of pace.;-)

I was going to title it "Harsh Pubes? You go girl!" but I chickened out.:P

[Blue_In_AK]

21. I see some very nice shots here,

but Winter's Song is my favorite on an emotional level. Good job, JohnnyNoshoes. That one really speaks to me. :thumbsup:

[Solly Mack]

22. That's my husband's favorite (too). He loves the photo.

[Johnny Noshoes]

24. Thanks

nt.

[Johnny Noshoes]

23. Thank you.

nt.

[Sheepshank]

25. Cassandra...your pic evokes something ethreal almost

kind of like stepping into Narnia. But it's more emotional rather than visual. It resonates with me.

[Johnny Noshoes]

26. For some reason

Cassandra's photo makes me think of the old movie "A Portrait of Jenny".

[Cassandra]

28. I remember that

Sort of Still Noir-ish

[Cassandra]

27. Thank you!!

I was mulling over swapping it out for a macro, but an emotional response is a good one.

[handmade34]

29. Swampguana...

I'm homesick!

[tabatha]

30. Sorry everyone. I changed my pic.

I had forgotten about it.

Some really awesome photos in the B&W theme. I love CC's parlor; just very nicely balanced.

[Mira]

31. No need to be sorry! I liked your original one a lot, and I think you new photo is

jaw dropping. The more gorgeous stuff we post, the more our contests stay relevant and alive.

[Celebration]

32. oh my gosh I LOVE the new one

and the title--"Umbrella" PERFECT!! This is just a fantastic photo.

[tabatha]

33. Thanks Mira and Celebration

I think all the photos this time are jaw dropping. Hard time choosing.

[Solly Mack]

34. Don't be sorry! You given us another wonderful photo.

I truly enjoy your bird photos.

[bluesbassman]

35. Good call, stunning photo.

I liked the first one too, but the new one is awesome!

[Blue_In_AK]

36. CC, I ADORE your photo.

Love, love, love it.

[handmade34]

37. looks like a trap to me...

great title and photo!

[CC]

39. Wasn't sure how many

would think of the poem but runs through my mind when looking at the photo. Course I also went to the second floor and saw how weak/dangerous it really was.

[CC]

38. Aw thank you.

That was my stair photo I couldn't find for that contest, since it was on film. Least this time it was scanned so easier to find. It is in the "Beehive" a set 3 early 1700's building remains.


I have been enjoying Sofia photos and teasing Blue in CA that I think she lost her son somewhere between the 2 places. If her camera cost too much to fix tell her to put a paypal donate button on her page. I would donate. Thinking a few others would too. :)

Also would like to here how that Bula (?) ball is working for your knee now that more time has passed.