Photo Comp Feb 2014 - 'Not Just a Snap'

[Dvorak]

Only four days to go.

If you all do not come over with at least a few more pics then I'll make some more myself.
And these will be even more artsy-fartsy then everything I did before.

Yes. This is a threat.

[Dvorak]

Me again with another creative outburst...
Still struggling finding my own style, but since I never put much effort in my photo stuff in the past, there's still plenty to discover for me.
Two of the shots I did today, the others were from last weekend.



"Poetica"

Despite its highly stylised look it's just a quick snapshot.
The final colour grading took me quite some time but works here quite well IMHO.





"Parapet"

From my upcoming new series of illustrations for Lord Dunsany's collected works, Part I: Childhood.*

*not true of course





"Crispy Chimney"

Shot through the kitchen window this morning.




"Heimat"

Graffiti considered a fine art.
Especially when it decays together with its carrier.





"Ladenauslage"

Nice worn-off German word and quite apt for this shop window displaying orthopaedic shoes.
If you look carefully you can see the artist himself in the window reflections.


And I think that's all from me now for this month, but a prolific month for me it was.
Oh, and if anyone has a word or two on where I can improve and what could have been done better - any feedback would be highly appreciated.

[RiK]

Loving all your pics this month Dvorak. Even more so as you're the first person in these comps in *ages* to really take the bull by the horns and go for it.

[Dvorak]

Loving all your pics this month Dvorak. Even more so as you're the first person in these comps in *ages* to really take the bull by the horns and go for it.

In my experience that's the only way of finding out what something really is.
Thank you, RiK.

[RiK]

Loving all your pics this month Dvorak. Even more so as you're the first person in these comps in *ages* to really take the bull by the horns and go for it.

In my experience that's the only way of finding out what something really is

Well yes of course *I* know that, hence my desire to support and encourage these comps. I'm just chuffed that you've really got stuck in this month as that's what it's all about for me.
The competition side is far less important than people trying to do something with the topic.

Thank you, RiK.

You're welcome :-)

[PFVA]

Most of my pictures always have the entire object being photographed. Actually from the 3K+ only less then 10 have just a portion of what i'm aiming at. Yesterday by the river i tried it different

A detail of a weatherized boulder (should have tried even closer)




and the front of two small boats



Well, not exactly abstract but a step forward.

[RiK]

Hey Dvorak, do you have a preferred entry for consideration then?

[Dvorak]

Hey Dvorak, do you have a preferred entry for consideration then?

Ach, no idea, RiK.
But since I have to, I chose "Arkham Tempest" as my entry, because that'll definitely be the first one of a whole series.

[RiK]

Right then, a short, shortlist this month.

Paula's great reflection shot:

I liked the rock and the boats too, but I think this first one you posted is by far the best fit for the creative theme..

Meow's snowy avenue..

Wasn't actually the last one posted, but I made an executive decision as I think this is the strongest of the ones you posted.

"Arkham Tempest"

(I'd love to include most of Dvorak's awesome photos, but just the nominated one for fairness)

[RiK]

A *fairly* convincing lead for Paula in the voting at the mo!

[Dvorak]

A *fairly* convincing lead for Paula in the voting at the mo!

Indeed! Well done, Paula!

[PFVA]

Ow... thank you.
I'll start thinking of something for this month.

[RiK]

I'll start thinking of something for this month.

Cool, and let's have one that gets everyone out of their comfort zone and actually making an effort!

[PFVA]

Actually i thought of one that is not difficult so everybody could participate.

Food.

It seems to be popular in the forum even though it~s not always easy to photograph.

In anyway, Food, any type, cooked, uncooked, dessert, entrée, at a restaurant or at home, indoors, outdoors, packaged or fresh, still in the tree or in the ground or being sold, etc.

Basically food of any kind.


Edit: If people don~t like it they still the time to vote for others until tomorrow.

[Dvorak]

Nice one

It calls for some macro glass, I fear (that I do not own - but I'll certainly will give it a try with the gear I have).