March 2010 - Nominate another member's image HERE

[Marko]

Time to start nominating....
Just as an FYI, any member can start this thread if I take too long to do it.
Many thx! Marko

[crystalb]

Antz dandy pic from the thread Tiny Ball of Fluff and other macros...

http://www.photography.ca/Forums/f11/tiny-ball-fluff-other-macros-7752.html



http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2771/4397711646_2901da49a6_b.jpg

[AntZ]

Wow, Thanks Bambi :thankyou:

[Bambi]

Wow, Thanks Bambi :thankyou:

oops. you mean Crystal. but I was going to!! :o:)

[JAS_Photo]

Technically it was taken in February, but these last day of the month photos sometimes get passed over and its too late.

From Michaelaw:

http://www.redzonefilms.com/pics2/sunset landing.jpg

[AntZ]

oops. you mean Crystal. but I was going to!! :o:)

Doh.:headslap:

Thanks CrystalB. :thankyou: :thankyou:

[crystalb]

no problemo:cool:

[casil403]

I just love the composition of this shot by Greg_Nuspel....found here:
http://www.photography.ca/Forums/f20/caught-red-handed-7835.html

[Greg_Nuspel]

I just love the composition of this shot by Greg_Nuspel....found here:
http://www.photography.ca/Forums/f20/caught-red-handed-7835.html

Thanks for the nomination, I think you had a hand in this photo :laughing::laugh:

[casil403]

Thanks for the nomination, I think you had a hand in this photo :laughing::laugh:

ROFL! Good one! :highfive: :laugh:

[Bambi]

I just love the composition of this shot by Greg_Nuspel....found here:
http://www.photography.ca/Forums/f20/caught-red-handed-7835.html


Thanks for the nomination, I think you had a hand in this photo :laughing::laugh:


ROFL! Good one! :highfive: :laugh:

birds of a feather flock together!

[casil403]

birds of a feather flock together!

Oh Gawd you too! LOL! :laugh:

[Iguanasan]

Casil's Field of Gold (http://www.photography.ca/Forums/f11/field-gold-7858.html) is wonderful. I don't know how she continues to knock them out of the park but this is definitely another home run as far as I'm concerned.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4019/4414702507_da803c9528_o.jpg

[casil403]

:thankyou: Iggy.

[Bambi]

and this one by Casil deserves a nod: http://www.photography.ca/Forums/f11/lichen-7880.html#post55956

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4030/4414770597_04db87dcce_o.jpg

[casil403]

Thank you B :)

[casil403]

The more I look at this shot by Acadie Libre, the more I like it...found here:
http://www.photography.ca/Forums/f2/i-thought-i-did-already-7873.html

[casil403]

Ok and this one by Iguanasan is growing on me more and more too...I love the warm colours in the bokehlicious BG here and the sharp foreground interest:
http://www.photography.ca/Forums/f11/out-walk-woods-7857.html

[Mad Aussie]

Casil's http://www.photography.ca/Forums/f22/way-up-7885.html is a great example of how tilting the perspective can really impact positively on the image. Done wrongly it looks terrible, done right it looks like this ...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2728/4418548570_db9c5c7acf_o.jpg

I also like the colour palette in this one ... the purples and blues are totally in harmony!

[casil403]

Thank you MA....:thankyou:

[JAS_Photo]

From u66u Here (http://www.photography.ca/Forums/f2/bobs-trucks-7894.html#post56074) This old truck:

http://www.photography.ca/Forums/attachments/f2/5957d1268149573-bobs-trucks-377.jpg

[JAS_Photo]

THis shot here (http://www.photography.ca/Forums/f21/welder-7911.html) by Richard is Fab :)

http://www.photography.ca/Forums/attachments/f21/5959d1268201776-welder-welder.jpg

[Richard]

Thanks JAS :)

[Iguanasan]

Ok and this one by Iguanasan is growing on me more and more too...I love the warm colours in the bokehlicious BG here and the sharp foreground interest:
http://www.photography.ca/Forums/f11/out-walk-woods-7857.html

Wow! Thanks, Casil. :thankyou:

[Iguanasan]

Have to nominate this one by jjeling from the thread Feed Me! (http://www.photography.ca/Forums/f20/feed-me-7930.html)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4048/4423059745_2370feff93_b.jpg

I am just loving the the clarity and sharpness of the subject and the shear beauty of the animal.

[casil403]

I gotta give Moin Moin a nod for this http://www.photography.ca/Forums/f20/dark-patience-7918.html:

[MoinMoin]

Ups - thanks Casil, that's a nice surprise :thankyou:.

[casil403]

This beauty BW by Bambi found here:
http://www.photography.ca/Forums/f13/march-2010-photography-assignment-light-shadow-7590-7.html#post56577

[Bambi]

thanks Casil! :thankyou:

[Wicked Dark]

I don't know if I can do this properly, but Dwayne's Willow Tree photo makes me wish I'd taken it. Fab. U. Lous.

http://dwayneoakes.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p760122080-4.jpg

[Bambi]

I love Jimmy's http://www.photography.ca/Forums/f22/wet-black-cars-8006.html#post57017

http://www.photography.ca/Forums/attachments/f22/5995d1268593409-wet-black-cars-4432226629_cbce3ac6e9_b.jpg

I love the compostion, colour, depth of focus, crop---well everything really. This is a brilliant photo!

[jjeling]

I copy that bambi. Really deserves to be here. Good work JJJ.

[casil403]

I realize I had yet another "hand" in this shot" but wow it is good...
From Greg _Nuspel found here:
http://www.photography.ca/Forums/f20/just-another-chickedee-7982.html

[casil403]

And this one by JJeling while it makes my skin crawl is damn good also:
http://www.photography.ca/Forums/f2/careful-night-7975.html

[casil403]

This one by Barefoot...tremendous shot:http://www.photography.ca/Forums/f11/kure-beach-pier-7995.html

[casil403]

Bambi's http://www.photography.ca/Forums/f22/weathered-8009.html knob is a great exploration into textures for me also...

[casil403]

And this One by crystalab found in post 69 of the Feb Assignment..I keep going back to it loving the expression, the shadows and the light....it just works well here and nicely done:
http://www.photography.ca/Forums/f13/march-2010-photography-assignment-light-shadow-7590-7.html

[casil403]

So many excellent shots in this forum this month...I think many so deserve nominations :)
Michaelaw has his work cut out for him trying to pick just 5 :headslap:

[Bambi]

aw thanks Casil.

[crystalb]

thanks Casil :)

[Greg_Nuspel]

Casil I need you to be there more often, thanks for the nomination:)

[Marko]

Just loving these nominations everyone! :highfive:

[Lovin]

Did you said Lovin ? :))

[Bambi]

I have to say I really like the story in Marko's http://www.photography.ca/Forums/f22/their-objects-colour-8028.html The composition really appeals to me too :)

http://www.photography.ca/Forums/attachments/f22/6008d1268691382-their-objects-colour-dsc_1520.jpg

[casil403]

This shot of http://www.photography.ca/Forums/f21/gardeners-8060.html#post57491 by Richard...super portrait!

[Iguanasan]

This shot of http://www.photography.ca/Forums/f21/gardeners-8060.html#post57491 by Richard...super portrait!

Nice! You beat me to it.

[casil403]

Nice! You beat me to it.

Great minds think alike Iggy! :highfive:

[Bambi]

Nice! You beat me to it.

you beat me too!!!!

[Richard]

wow! Thanks casil403, Iguanasan and Bambi :clap:

[Marko]

Thanks for the nod Bambi!

[MoinMoin]

This I must nominate - it is a wonderful bird portrait from Michaelaw from his thread "Maybe if I ask nice, he'll just give me a fry" Fine art photography forum - Photography.ca (http://www.photography.ca/Forums/f20/maybe-if-i-ask-nice-hell-just-give-me-fry-8079-new-post.html:)

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

[casil403]

Absolutely stunning and jaw dropping image from Barefoot found here...took my breath away when I saw it:
http://www.photography.ca/Forums/f11/morning-coffee-8142.html#post58013

[JAS_Photo]

This lovely image from Quiet One.

http://www.photography.ca/Forums/attachments/f11/6050d1269058805-pre-christmas-ornaments-flower-5.jpg

Found here (http://www.photography.ca/Forums/f11/pre-christmas-ornaments-8133.html)

[QuietOne]

Wow! Thank you, Raiven. I have to admit, I'm kind of stunned by the rapid response to what I've posted. It's been, I don't know, a real boost to my mood.

[casil403]

Really neat falls and whirlpool by Wicked dark found here:
http://www.photography.ca/Forums/f11/terrestrial-light-magic-8200.html#post58452

[Barefoot]

Absolutely stunning and jaw dropping image from Barefoot found here...took my breath away when I saw it

Many, many thanks, casil.

[Mad Aussie]

I haven't had much chance to nominate many (not sure I've nom'ed any yet) this month ... having one those busy times.

But before I bolt again I thought I'd nominate this one by U666u from http://www.photography.ca/Forums/f11/hotsprings-road-8240.html (several nice shots in there)

I really like the composition and the exposure here ... yes I do tend to be partial to snow :)

http://www.photography.ca/Forums/attachments/f11/6099d1269404098-hotsprings-road-p4209171.jpg

[Mad Aussie]

Love this portrait by CraigUK from his thread http://www.photography.ca/Forums/f21/another-shoot-8282.html


http://www.photography.ca/Forums/attachments/f21/6129d1269555000-another-shoot-lily-1.jpg

[craigUK]

Thanks Mad Aussie, your too kind!

[QuietOne]

The first of two images that really struck me tonight. miker's sunset image found in this (http://www.photography.ca/Forums/f11/least-snow-melting-8299.html) thread. A very rich and mellow scene.

http://www.photography.ca/Forums/attachments/f11/6144d1269630887-least-snow-melting-_dsc02652-small.jpg

[QuietOne]

The second image I wanted to nominate, Wicked Dark's color version of the grindstone site (http://www.photography.ca/Forums/f22/grindstone-gone-8281.html).

Mossy rocks stacked up, trees, water, what more could you ask for?

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4055/4465915236_b7cdc0859d_b.jpg

[miker]

Thanks a bunch QuietOne - wow, a nomination on my first day on the forum. :-)

[QuietOne]

Thanks a bunch QuietOne - wow, a nomination on my first day on the forum. :-)

Faster than me - I think it took me two days to get nominated. Maybe three. Seriously, this is a pretty generous bunch. But your image is beautiful.

[Mad Aussie]

Thanks a bunch QuietOne - wow, a nomination on my first day on the forum. :-)
That's unheard of!

[Greg_Nuspel]

That's unheard of!

We could have nominated one of yours the first day MA but we didn't want to make your head swell :evil2:

[Mad Aussie]

We could have nominated one of yours the first day MA but we didn't want to make your head swell :evil2:
Well of course ... I knew that! ;)

Except this Nomination thing was my idea and I didn't think of it until I'd been for a few months ;)

[miker]

Faster than me - I think it took me two days to get nominated. Maybe three. Seriously, this is a pretty generous bunch. But your image is beautiful.

Thanks :) I'll make sure it doesn't go to my head though :)

[Wicked Dark]

Thanks Q1 for the nom. I forget this is here and really have to remember.

[Mad Aussie]

I, personally, would like to see this used a bit more stingily so only the best photos, technically in terms of composition, exposure etc make it in here.

I know some photos appeal to people for different reasons but originally, when I conceived the idea, it was to highlight photos that someone had reached a level where ones first reaction was 'wow.'

The idea is that only the best of the best for each month make it in here and not include photos that are 'just' very good. They should be great! I just feel it makes it less special to be nominated otherwise.
Good and very good photos get their verbal rewards within their own threads.

That way people are pushed to higher limits to achieve a nomination.

If that means only 5 photos make it .... then fine. If 20 or more make it and qualify as great ... then even better.

[Bambi]

I, personally, would like to see this used a bit more stingily so only the best photos, technically in terms of composition, exposure etc make it in here.

I know some photos appeal to people for different reasons but originally, when I conceived the idea, it was to highlight photos that someone had reached a level where ones first reaction was 'wow.'

The idea is that only the best of the best for each month make it in here and not include photos that are 'just' very good. They should be great! I just feel it makes it less special to be nominated otherwise.
Good and very good photos get their verbal rewards within their own threads.

That way people are pushed to higher limits to achieve a nomination.

If that means only 5 photos make it .... then fine. If 20 or more make it and qualify as great ... then even better.


well said MA. I can say that the shots I nominate are always ones that make me say 'wow'.

[Marko]

Stanley River Reflections (http://www.photography.ca/Forums/f11/stanley-river-reflections-8348.html) by Mad Aussie

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2711/4468976906_6dc9beefa8_o.jpg

[casil403]

I, personally, would like to see this used a bit more stingily so only the best photos, technically in terms of composition, exposure etc make it in here.

I know some photos appeal to people for different reasons but originally, when I conceived the idea, it was to highlight photos that someone had reached a level where ones first reaction was 'wow.'

The idea is that only the best of the best for each month make it in here and not include photos that are 'just' very good. They should be great! I just feel it makes it less special to be nominated otherwise.
Good and very good photos get their verbal rewards within their own threads.

That way people are pushed to higher limits to achieve a nomination.

If that means only 5 photos make it .... then fine. If 20 or more make it and qualify as great ... then even better.

I post photos that make me say "WOW" when I nominate them...and I just want add that every one is different and has personal taste to what makes an image special to them......my "wow" might be a "meh" to some others....and visa versa....not wrong not right...just is a matter of what one sees is all. :)
I belong to a gallery that images I vote "no" on, often get accepted and images I submit and think are great and deserving of a "yes" are often rejected. :shrug:
C'est la vie. :)

[Mad Aussie]

I post photos that make me say "WOW" when I nominate them...and I just want add that every one is different and has personal taste to what makes an image special to them......my "wow" might be a "meh" to some others....and visa versa....not wrong not right...just is a matter of what one sees is all. :)
I belong to a gallery that images I vote "no" on, often get accepted and images I submit and think are great and deserving of a "yes" are often rejected. :shrug:
C'est la vie. :)
That's always going to happen in photography. I'm the same ... I can so sure which photo is best in every way I can think of and it can not be chosen at all or beaten by a photo I think is well down on the same criteria.

I just think if we only nominate the best of the best (even if it's the best of the best of what we personally think) then that would be better.
Just my thoughts though ... I'm sure it will flow on as usual and that's fine.

Most photos nominated are at least good photos. I just think some are not technically great. Photos with distractions or lack of sharpness where needed etc should not be included in my opinion.

It's a grey area of course. Always is when humans are involved and have to use their opinions rather than a tape measure ;)

[casil403]

It's a grey area of course. Always is when humans are involved and have to use their opinions rather than a tape measure ;)
LOL...yeah If I had a nickel for everything I was told was 9 inches I'd be a very rich woman...:laugh: :evil2:

[Mad Aussie]

LOL...yeah If I had a nickel for everything I was told was 9 inches I'd be a very rich woman...:laugh: :evil2:
:eek: :laughing:

[Bambi]

this is a perfect picture of a Lily by MAW: http://www.photography.ca/Forums/f11/easter-lily-8369.html#post59638

http://www.redzonefilms.com/pics2/easter%20lilly.jpg

the focus, colour, composition are perfect. If it were mine it would already be on the wall. :D

[MoinMoin]

This picture from Wicked Dark from the thread http://www.photography.ca/Forums/f11/walk-8416.html shows wonderful colours and reflection

http://wickeddark.smugmug.com/Nature/A-Walk-in-the-Woods/P3294777/822852259_Lynky-XL.jpg

[jjeling]

Spottieottiedopalicious! Good work!

[JAS_Photo]

From JumpinJimmy found here (http://www.photography.ca/Forums/f22/left-behind-8376.html)

http://www.photography.ca/Forums/attachments/f22/6207d1269809951-left-behind-4471246266_39e3c623ac_b.jpg

[JAS_Photo]

Also from jumpimjimmy found here (http://www.photography.ca/Forums/f11/bottoms-up-8439.html)


http://www.photography.ca/Forums/attachments/f11/6248d1269965303-bottoms-up-4476738930_d4d031bd8e_b.jpg