March 2009 Assignment - Wind

[Iguanasan]

So ... anyone thought of a subject for March yet? http://www.mtbdirt.com.au/home/smf/Smileys/classic/hmm.gif

I haven't looked at previous assignments much but here's a few ideas ...

Happy

Wood

Texture

Freedom

Strength

Sound

http://www.mtbdirt.com.au/home/smf/Smileys/classic/cop.gif Heeeeeeey cooooome on! Don't make me make all the suggestions. Mine could be crap. http://www.mtbdirt.com.au/home/smf/Smileys/classic/help.gif

You lot throw in some ideas here as well http://www.mtbdirt.com.au/home/smf/Smileys/classic/searchme.gif
It's easy ... just give it some http://www.mtbdirt.com.au/home/smf/Smileys/classic/thinkerg.gif

which assignment, MA?

never mind.

my vote is for... something green. photograph something green. ya, that's it. that's the ticket.

Although I like the green theme - up here in Canada, in March everything outdoorsy will still be white...or ugly melting white.....

Here's a tricky one...

Wind. March is known (at least in Canada) to be a windy month. Not sure how to take a photo of the wind but I suspect that's what would make it challenging.

Iguanasan


Here's a tricky one...

Wind. March is known (at least in Canada) to be a windy month. Not sure how to take a photo of the wind but I suspect that's what would make it challenging.

Iguanasan


that is a great idea Igs!!!

Wind sounds fine to me

:eek:

Wind in March for me means windchill of -40!!!!!

LOL..I'm in but it's not going to be pretty :p

Windchill was -34 here today but I think I got a photo for the wind theme.

can these be old photos? or are they something new taken for this?


can these be old photos? or are they something new taken for this?
The idea of an assignment is to go out and take a photo specifically for this.

Seeing as Marko hasn't yet officially sanctioned a theme for March yet there are no photos in existence that really qualify.

In the end though it's up to you. If you want to challenge yourself then wait and take ... if you want to just take a quick way out then post an old photo.


Good God Raiven ... -34!! I think the windchill here is about +34 here today.

i woke up to -37. barf-o-rama.
if it stays this cold out, my 'wind' pic will likely be an oldie...


i woke up to -37. barf-o-rama.
if it stays this cold out, my 'wind' pic will likely be an oldie...

You don't have windows?

I figured thats the way it was. I have some really good wind pictures I was going to share, but will hold off on them. I like the idea of a challenge anyways.


You don't have windows? ;)

Ha ha ha ha


I figured thats the way it was. I have some really good wind pictures I was going to share, but will hold off on them. I like the idea of a challenge anyways.
You learn more by doing

Hey Kat ... set the camera up by the window on 10 sec timer ... then toss the cat out the front door. With some luck and good timing I'm sure you could get a great 'wind' shot as the frozen feline flashes fast past the frame!!!

Hmm..I was thinking more along the lines of cracking an egg and taking photos of it's progress to see how long it takes to freeze..then put up the start middle and end with times..ha ha..with your heat..you can fry yours :P

Seriously..I've been thinking. It may take a week or two but I'll come up with something!!!! Although I should probably wait till we have the topic..ha ha


You don't have windows?

naw, we dont believe in windows this far north in canada... glass is just too precious a commodity. deer hide blankets and eskimos kisses are the only thing to keep a person warm.


naw, we dont believe in windows this far north in canada... glass is just too precious a commodity. deer hide blankets and eskimos kisses are the only thing to keep a person warm.
You have only deer hides for windows but you have high speed internet ... way to set to your priorities there Kiley

So Marko .... is WIND the official theme for March then?

I also think wind is a great and challenging theme.

anyone else?

thx
M

[Marko]

Ok members,

The suggestion posts have been merged and the theme for this month is WIND. Thanks to Iggy for this particular suggestion; there were many good ones!

OK who is posting first?

[Greg_Nuspel]

How many images are you allowed to post over the month?

[JAS_Photo]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3621/3319821812_0fa05389c4_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jas_photos/3319821812/)

Took this photo a couple of days ago. It was minus 31. I had mitts on over my gloves. I guess that is a testament to the handlability (<< made up word) of Nikon's cameras.


This is a fun subject. Here is crop of another photo for detail.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3606/3319865214_6a24bd32b3.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jas_photos/3319865214/sizes/m/)

[Marko]

OOOH - u guys n gals are fast. Nice shots Raiven!

and greg - go to town - there is no limit unless you crash the server ;)

[kat]

Well..I don't know when the next windy day is going to be and if I'll get out.

I thought of this shot while getting ready this morning..my only source of warm wind until the summer :D

Until I can get out and get a true blue "wind" shot this will have to do.

[Iguanasan]

...Until I can get out and get a true blue "wind" shot this will have to do.

And it does quite nicely!

Now, I've made the suggestion and with today being a day of freezing rain I'll have to wait to get out and find some wind I don't mind standing in to take a photo!

[Mad Aussie]

Hey good start to the monthly assignment girls.

Raiven has found a shot with a heap of Raiven's in it ... cool.

And self portraits of Kat are always going to be pleasing.

Hey Kat ... I'm sure that hair dryer isn't the only source of hot air around. Try having more beans and cabbage for dinner ;)

[kat]

Hey good start to the monthly assignment girls.

Raiven has found a shot with a heap of Raiven's in it ... cool.

And self portraits of Kat are always going to be pleasing.

Hey Kat ... I'm sure that hair dryer isn't the only source of hot air around. Try having more beans and cabbage for dinner ;)

You know..if I could find someone to put up with my photos taking I would be in heaven..no one wants to model :(

Ha ha..I was telling my husband about the Wind theme and he said he could help me out with that..we don' t need anymore Wind foods... :p

[Mad Aussie]

You know..if I could find someone to put up with my photos taking I would be in heaven..no one wants to model :(

Ha ha..I was telling my husband about the Wind theme and he said he could help me out with that..we don' t need anymore Wind foods... :p
Everyone around to Kat's tomorrow night for Air Biscuits. Get em while there hot!!! :D

Girls like you and Kiley don't need models ... just mirrors, reflections and tripods!

[kat]

Yay..had some time this morning to take more shots. :highfive:

Last "wind" one for me!

[kat]

Everyone around to Kat's tomorrow night for Air Biscuits. Get em while there hot!!! :D

Girls like you and Kiley don't need models ... just mirrors, reflections and tripods!


Ha ha ha. Longs you guys bring the beer :D

Now to get those mirrors, reflectors and to add on to that...a remote! :p

[Mad Aussie]

Ha ha ha. Longs you guys bring the beer :D

Now to get those mirrors, reflectors and to add on to that...a remote! :p
Yeh I got sick of jumping up off the floor and re-pressing the shutter button and diving back into position to take that self P yesterday. But wireless remotes are expensive for the Canon 40D if you don't want a hotshoe version.

[kat]

I'm not to sure how much one would cost for me. Probably not that much..lol. But definately worth it at times! Specially when 5 secs might not be long enough but 10 takes forever!!! Ha ha ha!

[Marko]

I like both your images Kat! - The windchimes shot is especially creative - Nice!

[NiCiNC.]

Hi everyone! I am new to this forum....I truly enjoy every art of photography, and an assignment gives me a reason to walk around with my camera. :)

I enjoyed reading through the past assignments, and looking at the photos. You all are all so talented.

I would like to submit my assignment for March! It was quite windy here in California the other afternoon.

[Mad Aussie]

Welcome Nikki http://www.mtbdirt.com.au/home/smf/Smileys/classic/wavey.gif Glad you joined in. Love the signature. ;)

[Iguanasan]

Hi everyone! I am new to this forum....I truly enjoy every art of photography, and an assignment gives me a reason to walk around with my camera. :)...snip...

Hi, Nikki! Welcome to the forum!

[tomorrowstreasures]

what a nice assortment of wind images here! you all did a great job!!!

NiCi - welcome to the forum!!!

[Mad Aussie]

Here's my first effort ... a snapshot from this afternoon.
Wind in the Leaves
http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u104/Mad-Aussie/09%20photographyca/_MG_2730.jpg

I'd like to better before the month is out if we get any real wind when I'm free to grab the camera.

[jjeling]

Here's my first effort ... a snapshot from this afternoon.
Wind in the Leaves
http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u104/Mad-Aussie/09%20photographyca/_MG_2730.jpg

I'd like to better before the month is out if we get any real wind when I'm free to grab the camera.

You stole mine! :D Guess I will have to come up with something else.....:confused:

[Mad Aussie]

You stole mine! :D Guess I will have to come up with something else.....:confused:
Noooo, don't be silly ... we are here to learn remember .... go do yours better or different than mine. We have the rest of the month to do think of other things as well.

[jjeling]

Ok, Im putting this one up for fun. Figured it represented "Wind" pretty well. I want to try getting something else for this as well. :fingerscr

[Mad Aussie]

How cool would that shot have been if we could've seen his face in the mirror!!

[jjeling]

I think I have one, hold on.

[jjeling]

Now that youve said something I will work on this shot a little more. Its kind of difficult driving, with a dog on your lap, camera in your hand, and trying to compose a picture. I just wanted a decent shot with her ears flying in the wind, but didnt realize the mirror would pick her up until I started looking at them. Now all I have to do is, drive, with a dog in my lap, camera in hand, composing the camera, and adjusting the mirrors! :lightbulb:(

She isnt exactly clear but its better than the other.

[Mad Aussie]

Better indeed.

[Lovin]

In Vancouver it's not windy :(
I have to think of something...

[JAS_Photo]

In Vancouver it's not windy :(
I have to think of something...

*cough*sailboats*cough*

Cool shots of your dog, jj.

[tomorrowstreasures]

*cough*sailboats*cough*

Cool shots of your dog, jj.


JJ - too cute!!!

R - :highfive:

[Mad Aussie]

*cough*sailboats*cough*

Cool shots of your dog, jj.
Don'tya just hate having to think for him all the time http://www.mtbdirt.com.au/home/smf/Smileys/classic/nohope.gif

[Mad Aussie]

I might have the opportunity to get some more wind shots soon ... seems we have Hurricane (we call them Cyclones) bearing down on Queensland.

[kiley9806]

ok, these arent my 'real' submissions for the wind theme, but jj's pooch got me thinking of the similar shots i have of my doggies...

[Mad Aussie]

Love them JJ!

[JAS_Photo]

Aw, those are cute! I really like the top one with the two dogs and the nice fall colours.

[Lovin]

It's windy in Vancouver ! :highfive: At least was at 6:30 AM this morning.
Let's see. I'll upload a couple of photos hoping that they match this assignment.
The Downtown photo, I'll submitted also to Show your photo.

[kiley9806]

GREAT waves & flags lovin!

[Lovin]

Thank you ;)

[kiley9806]

thanks raiven! had to include the shot with both my dogs, and the one with just the chi had more 'wind' in it... :)

[kat]

Great shots everyone! Cute doggies!!!

[kat]

My version of a wind sock... :p

Note: My neighbours officially think I am nuts

[Mad Aussie]

My version of a wind sock... :p

Note: My neighbours officially think I am nuts

:D Very clever thinking Kat. It's good to not just see the usual items blowing in the wind for this assignment. Like me ...so far just tree leaves ... boring.
If the Hurricane hits then I'll get a car blowing down the street instead :eek:

[JAS_Photo]

I like the wind sock. :)

[kat]

:D Very clever thinking Kat. It's good to not just see the usual items blowing in the wind for this assignment. Like me ...so far just tree leaves ... boring.
If the Hurricane hits then I'll get a car blowing down the street instead :eek:

Ack..just make sure you aren't in the way!!!! Hope it doesn't hit you guys hard!

[Mad Aussie]

Ack..just make sure you aren't in the way!!!! Hope it doesn't hit you guys hard!
They don't hit anybody soft I'm afraid! :rolleyes:

[kat]

Ha ha ha..hmm. Talking about posting ettiquet. Think before you type and reread!!!

:p

[Mad Aussie]

Ha ha ha..hmm. Talking about posting ettiquet. Think before you type and reread!!!

:p
and take ALL the fun out of life in the forums?? No way :p

Ok, yes ... it IS a good habit most of the time ;)

[Mad Aussie]

This is a tracking shot of the Hurricane. I mis-read this when I commented somewhere else in the foru mthis morning thinking it was closer than it was. The red section is it's current location ... the southern most grey section is it's predicted position in a couple of days time and it's weakening they think.

http://www.bom.gov.au/fwo/IDQ65001.gif?1236539335664

The town of Tewantin is about 200 km's north of where I am. The coastline does kinda cut back in from there though so the Hurricane might continue it's current path and therefore not get too close to us here. Most of my family is on the Sunshine Coast though which is the area from Tewantin south for about 100 kms.

Kind of off topic but still 'Wind' related :rolleyes:

[Barefoot]

Temps were in the 80’s here today and the nice weather brought people outdoors. There were lots of kids, young and old alike, flying kites at Finlay Park.

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg229/BarefootImages/Risized%20Images/Elmo.jpg

[Mad Aussie]

I see my cyclone tracker is updating ... in a few days it won't make any sense to us at all! ;)

Barefoot ... love the shot! Colourful and you managed to get the moon in there. Cool.

[Lovin]

Nice job Kat !

How many photos are you taking per day ? :)
Man, you're so active on Flickr. You're inspiring me.

Well done !

[kiley9806]

Barefoot ... love the shot! Colourful and you managed to get the moon in there. Cool.

X2!! :highfive:

[JAS_Photo]

I like the kite too! This is turning out to be a great subject. :)

[kat]

Nice job Kat !

How many photos are you taking per day ? :)
Man, you're so active on Flickr. You're inspiring me.

Well done !


Thanks!

Just trying to get Flickr updated with what I've taken over the last couple of months. In the warmer weather I try to shoot everyday. Now..it's only for the themes :D I love doing themes and getting out and taking shots.

I also love the Elmo kite!!! :D

[Marko]

Wow love those dog shots JJ and Kiley! Nice flags lovin' and fun sock shot Kat! That kite shot is really cute barefoot!

[Mad Aussie]

A variation on my 1st attempt at wind, this one has a little Turtle Dove in it for interest and the Hurricane although not likely to get too near us now has provided more movement in the trees.

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u104/Mad-Aussie/09%20photographyca/_MG_3287.jpg

[kiley9806]

great movement in that shot MA! really like the bird as a focal point too... so i dont get all caught up in the hurricane.. :)

[Mad Aussie]

Yeh it's blowing around quite nicely out there now Kiley. Not much rain yet though.

[kat]

Great wind shot..you can really see it!

[jventer]

Just some trees in our neigbourhood, we had lots of wind yesterday. Iam still new to this so I hope I uploaded it correctly http://i734.photobucket.com/albums/ww341/jventer/windinstreet.jpg

[Mad Aussie]

Just some trees in our neigbourhood, we had lots of wind yesterday. Iam still new to this so I hope I uploaded it correctly
Almost. When you copy from Photo Bucket it already puts the [ IMG] [/IMG ] tags in so you don't need to use the 'insert image' icon here. Just paste it in and it's done. That's why you got the extra [ IMG] and [/ IMG] before and after. ;)

[jventer]

Almost. When you copy from Photo Bucket it already puts the [ IMG] [/IMG ] tags in so you don't need to use the 'insert image' icon here. Just paste it in and it's done. That's why you got the extra [ IMG] and [/ IMG] before and after. ;)

Thanks will try again :)

[F8&Bthere]

It's a bit static, but relates to wind nonetheless...

[JAS_Photo]

Cool weather vane! I like your nickname btw. :)

[Mad Aussie]

It's a bit static, but relates to wind nonetheless...
Nice choice.

[JAS_Photo]

A suggestion of wind, just a tiny billowing:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3560/3348753230_acc91dd9f6.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jas_photos/3348753230/)

[slightlyimperfect]

This is my husband learning how to kite-board last month in the Dominican Republic.

p.s sea spray is very hard on the lens (filter) hence the slight fog.

[JAS_Photo]

Very cool!

[Mad Aussie]

Yep ...that definitely fits the theme!! Nice SlightlyImperfect (only slightly??? ;) )

[darkness]

Here is a picture from our ferry ride last year.

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee161/senorbutts/IMG_9783.jpg

[Mad Aussie]

Cool darkness! :)

[Iguanasan]

Ok... I talked my daughter into posing for about 2 minutes so while it's not perfect, it's my first entry for "Wind"...

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_8Q3edxpMqBs/ScFWGv7sSYI/AAAAAAAAEVQ/faXjKdBZR78/s800/IMG_2677.JPG (http://picasaweb.google.ca/lh/photo/uhtnzYyDoxoDI6Mv3HLPAw?feat=embedwebsite)

[Mad Aussie]

Looks fine. Any entry is a good entry! ;)

[AntZ]

Here is attempt 1, in case I don't get a chance to take something better.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3662/3367966206_0f9d755c36.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mtb_antz/3367966206/

[kat]

Love the color AntZ!

[Michaelaw]

Riding the wind


http://www.redzonefilms.com/pics2/Free.jpg

[Iguanasan]

Another great capture, Michaelaw. Amazing you got the focus on eyes/beak and blurred the wing.

[JAS_Photo]

Very nice!

[casil403]

Wow...all you folks are so creative with this topic!
Awesome!

[BlueX]

Last weekend, when I went out driving around with the family, I tried to make it a point to takes some pictures in for this subject. I also tried to make a conscience effort to stay out of program mode. My pre-viz skills are very lacking and need more practice, but I did get a few images that I thought fit the subject.

They are pretty cliched. I need to do more out-of -the-box thinking, I think. Sure is harder than it looks.

[Barefoot]

If you don't mind my asking, where did you get the gulls? They remind me of the ones you see on the ferry ride from Cherry Point to Minnisott Beach in Craven county just north of you.

[BlueX]

If you don't mind my asking, where did you get the gulls? They remind me of the ones you see on the ferry ride from Cherry Point to Minnisott Beach in Craven county just north of you.

Those are from the ferry ride from Fort Fisher to Southport, although I have been on the Cherry Point-Minnisott ferry too, just no gulls pics from there.

Here another wind pic I tried posting with the other, but I think there were too many entries on that page and it was having trouble loading (on my pc).

[Mad Aussie]

Love the little black headed gull/tern in your shot BlueX, and the flag is showing some cool movement as well.

Michael's shot is as awesome as always.

AntZ's windmill is a nice angle too.

[Michaelaw]

Cheers MA

[JAS_Photo]

I love the shot of the gulls with the tern between them. The flag is great too.

[jventer]

This is another wind photo from my daugter on the beach

http://i734.photobucket.com/albums/ww341/jventer/KAAP278.jpg

[Mad Aussie]

Cheeky smile she has there :)

[jventer]

Thanks got it from her father

[JAS_Photo]

Very cute!

[BlueX]

Thanks MA and Raiven!

[Mad Aussie]

Found some wind surfers late this afternoon

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u104/Mad-Aussie/09%20photographyca/_MG_3287_2.jpg

[AntZ]

Nice one MA.

[casil403]

Nice......

[JAS_Photo]

Very cool!

[casil403]

Here's a "wind" contribution from me!

[casil403]

I'll toss in one more...these are the exact same photos about 10 seconds apart...notice the clouds above the mountain and the movement.

[Mad Aussie]

Would have been cool to see the snow whipping off the top of the Mt too Casil :)

[EJC]

That will be tonight MA. We are expecting 20cm of snow!

Stay warm
EJC

[Mad Aussie]

That will be tonight MA. We are expecting 20cm of snow!

Stay warm
EJC
Ah HUH! There you go Casil ... back you go! ;) And take some waterproof leggings for hubby this time :D

[jjeling]

20cm of snow?!?!?!?! :eek: And to think, by the end of next week I'll be in the Grand Cayman Islands soaking it up. :goodvibes Hopefully I can get some pictures of wind while Im down there. It doesn't matter if they get posted late, as long as the picture was taken during the proper month?

[Mad Aussie]

I don't think anyones going to whinge if you post a few shots from after the month has ended JJ ;)

[Mad Aussie]

Here's a couple I snapped this afternoon ...

We have lots of palm trees around Sth East Queensland ...
http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u104/Mad-Aussie/09%20photographyca/_MG_3753_2.jpg

And I thought another Kite Surfing shot might be worth showing ...
http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u104/Mad-Aussie/09%20photographyca/_MG_3772_2.jpg

[jjeling]

Ok Ok Ok. Now that all of you have seen my wiener............:D.............dog, here are my real submissions for the Wind photo assignment. Looks like I am going to meet the deadline before the cruise sweeps me away....
1 - is a 13 second continuous exposure.
2 - is a short 4 second exposure with a trailing curtain flash(thanks MA for the idea)

[Mad Aussie]

Until I saw the 2nd shot I couldn't understand what the hell shot 1 had to with 'Wind'

2nd Sync shutter can produce some cool effects

[LeAngel]

I couldn't decide between the two so here they both are.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3471/3378827132_6cfcbc2fe3_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3418/3378827128_2022c1290b_o.jpg

[JAS_Photo]

Very cool, LeAngel!

[kat]

Wow WOW! Great photos everyone! Been a little bit since I've been on this thread..!!! Great shots! Great theme!

[tomorrowstreasures]

Fake wind and me.....Or, maybe this belongs in the portrait thread even though i did not take it meself :D I bought this beautiful, slimming dress to use for my daughter's wedding dress. Details are underwraps. shhh.

2448

[Mad Aussie]

Nice effect! ;)

I'd add something nice about the dress seeing as I know how much went into it ... but the only thing I remember about the wedding dress was how to get off LeAngel on our wedding night ;)

[casil403]

MA...I think your missing the word "it" b\w get and off....lol :footinmou:
Boy...Freud would be proud!

[Mad Aussie]

MA...I think your missing the word "it" b\w get and off....lol :footinmou:
Boy...Freud would be proud!
I do that ALL the time. My mind is always about two sentences ahead of my fingers! :cool:

[tomorrowstreasures]

MA...I think your missing the word "it" b\w get and off....lol :footinmou:
Boy...Freud would be proud!

I just read this and am choking. OMG that is soooooo funny!!!!!:highfive:

[Mad Aussie]

I just read this and am choking. OMG that is soooooo funny!!!!!:highfive:
I don't drink much ... but sometimes I think my fingers are pissed as!! http://www.mtbdirt.com.au/home/smf/Smileys/classic/groan.gif

[casil403]

I was hoping I would eventually get to use the :footinmou smiley...thanks MA!
I'm still chuckling about that too TT!

[casil403]

Here's one last entry from me...this is a huge flag flying at the Stampede Grounds.

[JAS_Photo]

And the Union Jack, found at Beaulieu the former home of Senator James Lougheed, which was Canada's flag in 1891.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3470/3396330477_ccc5d48878_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jas_photos/3396330477/)