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Photo Gallery => Competition => Topic started by: Admin aka Dan on September 06, 2005, 09:23:44

Title: August Competition Open
Post by: Admin aka Dan on September 06, 2005, 09:23:44

Hi all,

The August competition is open for entries, and in response to some questions I've received, some rules   ...

• The picture you enter can be of any subject not only garden / allotment related.
• It must have been taken by you during the month of the competition, so during August (this year!) for this months.
• I am limiting the competition to one entry per member per month.

Hope everyone understands and we continue to get excellent photographs entered.

Oh and lastly, good luck everyone.

Dan

Title: Re: August Competition Open
Post by: moonbells on September 06, 2005, 12:32:50

July ??  ;D ;D

moonbells

Ooops - fixed thanks Dan

Title: Re: August Competition Open
Post by: Twospot Ladybird on September 06, 2005, 12:50:41

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y262/2spotladybird/DSCF1830.jpg)

Title: Re: August Competition Open
Post by: undercarriage plan on September 06, 2005, 15:22:53

The River Deben

Title: Re: August Competition Open
Post by: Diana on September 06, 2005, 15:29:31

Ooh nice one TL

Title: Re: August Competition Open
Post by: MutantHobbit on September 06, 2005, 17:28:24

This is a shot of Colwyn Bay from Rhos-on-Sea in Wales.

Title: Re: August Competition Open
Post by: MutantHobbit on September 06, 2005, 17:34:52

Great composition, and colours 2-spot :D  is it a Globe Artichoke flower? 

Good use of the walkboards in your shot, UP, but are they as unsafe as they look?!  Wouldn't catch me going along them, not unless I fancied a swim!  ;D

Title: Re: August Competition Open
Post by: undercarriage plan on September 06, 2005, 18:07:47

LOL! They're really safe! Been there for I don't know how long, it's where I spent many happy days as kiddie.  When tide comes up, you can dive into pool at end. One of my favouritist places. Lovely pics you 2, first attempt at proper, grown up photo for me!!! Lottie  ;D

Title: Relaxation
Post by: Icyberjunkie on September 06, 2005, 18:52:23

Doubt this will win but the closest I've come to a picture worth entering!  One of those moments that you grab whe it comes before everything changes and hope it works out !

Title: Re: August Competition Open
Post by: undercarriage plan on September 06, 2005, 19:07:29

Awww that's lovely, Icy. Lottie  ;D

Title: Re: August Competition Open
Post by: Glyn on September 06, 2005, 19:13:06

(http://img252.imageshack.us/img252/1865/aug25051cs.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)

Title: Re: August Competition Open
Post by: Twospot Ladybird on September 06, 2005, 21:03:53

Quote from: MutantHobbit on September 06, 2005, 17:34:52

Great composition, and colours 2-spot :D is it a Globe Artichoke flower?

Hi MH, Not a Globe Artichoke flower but a Sunflower  ;D

Title: Re: August Competition Open
Post by: rosebud on September 06, 2005, 21:16:20

Glyn , that is a beautiful picture very colourful, what i call a walk through picture.

Title: Re: August Competition Open
Post by: MutantHobbit on September 06, 2005, 21:33:56

Wow!  Like a river of colour! :o  Now where did I put my sunglasses 8)  That's a brilliant pic, Glyn! 
That's a luvverly photo, Ice, real "aww" factor there!  I'm gonna have real trouble deciding which one to vote for! :D  I'm assuming you don't vote for your own... ;)

Title: Re: August Competition Open
Post by: ina on September 06, 2005, 22:47:56

      (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v168/fergina/twotrugs_resize.jpg)

Title: Re: August Competition Open
Post by: Mrs Ava on September 06, 2005, 23:09:26

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(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a364/Mrsava/grapes_france.jpg)

Title: Re: August Competition Open
Post by: chrisb on September 06, 2005, 23:24:45

Our Turkish Van Scamp wanting a tummy rub.
(http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/3994/scamp2170xj.jpg)

Title: Re: August Competition Open
Post by: Dirkdigger on September 06, 2005, 23:42:54

Couldnt decide what photo to enter, opted for this one. Go on then....... not more yachts !!!!!!!!
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/Dirkdigger/yacht.jpg)

Title: Re: August Competition Open
Post by: Yellow Petals on September 07, 2005, 00:59:54

It's a wee bit bugging having to scroll from side to side for a good look at the picture.
Not to mention how it takes the edge off of trying get a good old gander at it.

Glyn, that's a gorgeous photograph.  Really lifting.

Title: Re: August Competition Open
Post by: Glyn on September 07, 2005, 02:53:59

Thanks all - But the credit must go to the "Parks & Recreation Dep of Brantford" Who put in a great display every year. In fact, won the "Best Bloomin City"  award about four times in a row.
Glad you like the photo....
But it ain't over till the fat lady's picked her beans.

;D ;D ;D ;D

Hope you peeps don't mind my copying some of the great photos here
for my digi album? ;)

Yellow Petals-I've got the same problem here--the web window has got quite a bit larger ???

Title: Re: August Competition Open
Post by: Icyberjunkie on September 07, 2005, 18:28:22

Ina and EJ,  great pictures!   I love the colours and clarity of the veg Ina.   The grapes are so in focus and perfectly framed it could be a picture ni a restaurant wall or wine advert!    Both brilliant, most impressed.  iain

Title: Re: August Competition Open
Post by: Glyn on September 07, 2005, 18:34:23

Quote

The grapes are so in focus and perfectly framed

I thought so too. ;D

Title: Re: August Competition Open
Post by: Andy H on September 07, 2005, 21:17:55

Yes, I recognise that scene Ina!!!

Here`s mine for august.

(http://publish.hometown.aol.co.uk/andya2b/myhomepage/swan02.jpg?mtbrand=AOL_UK)

Title: Re: August Competition Open
Post by: Merry Tiller on September 07, 2005, 22:04:10

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y59/hmstrouncer/f446d41c.jpg)

Title: Re: August Competition Open
Post by: Mrs Ava on September 07, 2005, 22:21:03

Awww shucks!  Thanks guys.  Those stunning grapes adorned the farmhouse we stayed in over the summer in France.  After taking that picture, I picked and ate the grapes!!!  ;D

Title: Re: August Competition Open
Post by: moonbells on September 08, 2005, 09:04:49

A piccy of the Friday morning launch at the Bristol Balloon Fiesta

(http://www.moonrose.demon.co.uk/gallery/Flowers/balloons.jpg)

moonbells

Title: Re: August Competition Open
Post by: Tulipa on September 08, 2005, 09:17:31

Wow moonbells I love your picture.  I can smell the propane having been there many times but unfortunately not the last couple of years.

Title: Re: August Competition Open
Post by: Gardengirl on September 08, 2005, 09:43:06

A close-up of one of the HUGE kniphofias at Arundel Castle when we visited last month.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v168/gardengirl2004/A4A%20Competition%20photos/KniphofiaAugustcomp.jpg)

Title: Re: August Competition Open
Post by: Carol on September 08, 2005, 13:38:49

Alnwick Castle Gardens  with its amazing Water Display





(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y196/lowrieT/IMG_0657.jpg)

Title: Re: August Competition Open
Post by: MikeB on September 08, 2005, 13:53:16

My lawn after the ducks had finished with it.

(http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a149/mike_brennan/Lawn.jpg)

Regards

MikeB

Title: Re: August Competition Open
Post by: MikeB on September 09, 2005, 10:46:29

Perhaps I should have mentioned that I'm after the sympathy vote.

MikeB

Title: Re: August Competition Open
Post by: Heldi on September 09, 2005, 17:47:55

I'm entering this one because it makes me laugh!

Title: Re: August Competition Open
Post by: Lord Steve on September 10, 2005, 13:48:48

Trying not to win the 'soft, fluffy and cute' vote!! Poor little wasp ... clever spider!!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v475/SteveL88/My%20garden/Sept05020b.jpg)

Title: Re: August Competition Open
Post by: Mrs Ava on September 10, 2005, 13:53:38

FANTASTIC HELDI!!!   ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: August Competition Open
Post by: Obelixx on September 10, 2005, 16:27:19

Some very good pics so far.  I really like E-J's grapes but Possum's voting for Heldi's sheep.  Sorry, Lord Steve, she really doesn't like spiders even in good photos.

Title: Re: August Competition Open
Post by: Garden Manager on September 10, 2005, 17:51:13

Great pictures Folks! Good a standard as ever.
I did think than after so much choice last month that i didnt have much (again) except for pictures of the garden (which are generaly taken for my own use not for competition). But on reflection I have plenty of choice!

EDIT: Entry Below

Title: Re: August Competition Open
Post by: Yellow Petals on September 10, 2005, 18:42:27

Wow Steve what a brilliant photograph, wd!

Title: Re: August Competition Open
Post by: Marianne on September 10, 2005, 21:07:26

This is my humble entry.   ;D
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v208/Argent47/Img00653.jpg)

Title: Re: August Competition Open
Post by: GREENWIZARD on September 11, 2005, 09:55:55

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y31/GREENWIZARD/Copy2of100_2915.jpg)

peacock butterfly feasting on white profusion

Title: Re: August Competition Open
Post by: Garden Manager on September 11, 2005, 10:41:52

Okay, after a lot of thought I have decided on this one:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v159/richardfiler/A4ALL%20Competition/A4ALLAug5.jpg)

Crocosmia - Common Montbretia growing in my garden.

Title: Re: August Competition Open
Post by: Heldi on September 11, 2005, 21:01:07

Thanks EJ and Possum !That sheep pic cracks me up everytime!

I like your grapes EJ. Funny I was thinking how edible they looked and that's just what you did hee hee!

Absolutely fabulous pictures everyone. A real pleasure looking at them.

Title: Re: August Competition Open
Post by: Marianne on September 12, 2005, 19:22:41

I agree Heldi, beautiful pictures all members - This is high quality stuff.  ;D :D ;)

Title: Re: August Competition Open
Post by: wardy on September 13, 2005, 09:40:40

Navigation point on Holy Island

Title: Re: August Competition Open
Post by: Multiveg on September 13, 2005, 09:41:56

(http://www.btinternet.com/~miagriffiths/dragonfly.jpg)