POTN WORLDWIDE PHOTO DAY PART 22-- THE ORIGINAL CHALLENGE

[saravrose]

Good morning folks... thanks to Paul we have a theme idea.. Or rather are repeating the original idea.. this was done by CDI-INC and I about five and a half months ago and was the beginning of the weekly challenges.. It was a bit of a composition scavenger hunt but was a good exercise.. Ofcourse now it's not nearly as cold as it was then, and we can take our photos during the daytime.. Here's the list.

Take a photo of a road
Take a photo of a fast food joint
Take a photo inside a convenience store
Take a photo of the name of your town
Take a photo of a store window..

I'm giggling cause I thought these up on the spur of the moment.. But, for entertainments purposes this could be a lot of fun.. Lets try to keep the photos a little smaller than we would normally.. and it isn't necessary to take all of the shots on the list but, i'd like it if you would..

Photos can be taken from sunrise on friday morning to sunset on sunday evening and should be posted by monday... All interpretations are welcome and I can't wait to see what we come up with...

the original thread for anyone that would like to see what the original challenge was like..

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=144322

Have fun and happy shooting..

sari

[Meaty0]

Hmmm..looks like I'm starting off things here...

ROAD...

http://img154.imageshack.us/img154/8499/streetjo6.jpg


FAST FOOD JOINT....(mmmmm....fish n' chips....mmmmm) This guy does the best beer battered whiting in the world...

http://img154.imageshack.us/img154/9025/takeawayjointxv9.jpg


NAME OF MY TOWN...(Who would have thought there'd be a Brisbane Street in Brisbane?...Go figure:rolleyes: )

http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/1666/signofcityvc2.jpg


STORE WINDOW... :-D :-D :-D

http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/6800/storewindowis6.jpg


and last but not least...INSIDE CONVENIENCE STORE...This was taken as I was being chased out of store by irrate Pakistani owner...hence the blur...

http://img81.imageshack.us/img81/4898/chasedfromshoppi8.jpg

[condyk]

and last but not least...INSIDE CONVENIENCE STORE...This was taken as I was being chased out of store by irrate Pakistani owner...hence the blur...
[/IMG]

Love 'em all ... I likee simple shots that tell a simple story :-) I have to face my corner shop guy today too. I can choose either the Sikh guy and his three big helpers in one shop or the Muslim guy and wife in another. Don't think either will be pleased :lol: Both have security camera's too. Hmmm, I need a plan to get the shot I am thinking of.

[Claire]

Hm,will see when I'll get the chance to grab some shots.

[Meaty0]

Love 'em all ... I likee simple shots that tell a simple story :-) I have to face my corner shop guy today too. I can choose either the Sikh guy and his three big helpers in one shop or the Muslim guy and wife in another. Don't think either will be pleased :lol: Both have security camera's too. Hmmm, I need a plan to get the shot I am thinking of.

Well I can't suggest one other than walk in, take phote, RUN like hell!:cool:

[Claire]

What's the big deal about shooting in a conveniencd store? Are the owners more paranoid than other stores?

[condyk]

Ok, here are mine for this week ..

[1] Convenience store
http://www.buzzdns.com/convshop600.jpg

[2] Take Away
http://www.buzzdns.com/chips600.jpg

[3] My area name on a bus
http://www.buzzdns.com/bus600.jpg

[4] My street
http://www.buzzdns.com/street600.jpg

[5] A shop window (a row of shops is being converted into a Tesco Metro store)
http://www.buzzdns.com/girlwindow600.jpg

[saravrose]

LOL.. great shots Dave and Paul.. I need to get out there and do mine. I just need to think it through a little bit so i'm not taking something different from the original challenge...

sari

[Claire]

Nce shots guys. I'll do mine tomorrow, me thinks. :)

[saravrose]

Here's my contribution...

the road shot.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b130/saravrose/the%20challenge/CopyofIMG_1783-01.jpg

fast food shot
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b130/saravrose/the%20challenge/CopyofIMG_1796-01.jpg

conveniece store.. actually a closed down gas station but I didn't feel like leaving downtown..
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b130/saravrose/the%20challenge/CopyofIMG_1818-01.jpg

name of town..

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b130/saravrose/the%20challenge/CopyofIMG_1820-01.jpg

in the window.. A girl all dressed up for her Quinceanera

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b130/saravrose/the%20challenge/CopyofIMG_1807-01.jpg

okay.. I managed to have some different looking shots from the first batch I did.. hope y'all like them..

sari

[Meaty0]

Great shots Sari and Dave,

A question for each of you:

Dave: What's that cool looking "olde" building in the background behind the takeaway? And, is Tesco taking over the world?

Sari: What's a Quinceanera? (Sounds like a dish at a Mexican takeaway.)

Paul

[saravrose]

Great shots Sari and Dave,

A question for each of you:

Dave: What's that cool looking "olde" building in the background behind the takeaway? And, is Tesco taking over the world?

Sari: What's a Quinceanera? (Sounds like a dish at a Mexican takeaway.)

Paul

quinceanera in the Mexican culture is a way for Mexican families to introduce their daughters into society.. It happens on their fifteenth birthday and is similar to the old debutante' coming out parties.. The party itself is very similar to a wedding minus the groom.. The girl has attendants and a lot of attention bestowed on her.. My bestfriend in highschool had the choice between a quinceanera or a trip to NYC (they costed the same)... and she took the trip to NY. I did have one friend who had a quinceanera and it was a great time... lots of music and food and dancing... I was walking past the banquet hall and she was standing next to the door waiting for her big introduction.. I peeked my head in the door and asked If I could take her picture.... I do think there's some kind of religious aspect to it but i'm not familiar with what that would be..

sari

[Guineh]

Photo of a road:
http://www.dpalbum-online.com/getimage.php?id=2060&size=4

Photo of a fast food joint:
http://www.dpalbum-online.com/getimage.php?id=2059&size=4

Photo inside a convenience store:
http://www.dpalbum-online.com/getimage.php?id=2058&size=4

Photo of the name of your town (And the city logo!):
http://www.dpalbum-online.com/getimage.php?id=2062&size=4

Photo of a store window (My wife's a teacher, so I thought it would be appropriate to get a pic of a teaching supply store:
http://www.dpalbum-online.com/getimage.php?id=2061&size=4

And a special bonus, from inside the convenience store (unfortunate product name):
http://www.dpalbum-online.com/getimage.php?id=2057&size=4



This was the first time I've done this challenge. What Fun! My wife, of course spend much of the time rolling her eyes, but she enjoyed the execise. I really enjoyed this, and it kind of gave me a way of getting out there and getting some pictures that I otherwise might not consider.

(edit) I have to add. I didn't get run out of the convenience store. We did buy a couple slushies, So, maybe because we were paying customers.... who knows!

[saravrose]

Photo of a road:
http://www.dpalbum-online.com/getimage.php?id=2060&size=4

Photo of a fast food joint:
http://www.dpalbum-online.com/getimage.php?id=2059&size=4

Photo inside a convenience store:
http://www.dpalbum-online.com/getimage.php?id=2058&size=4

Photo of the name of your town (And the city logo!):
http://www.dpalbum-online.com/getimage.php?id=2062&size=4

Photo of a store window (My wife's a teacher, so I thought it would be appropriate to get a pic of a teaching supply store:
http://www.dpalbum-online.com/getimage.php?id=2061&size=4

And a special bonus, from inside the convenience store (unfortunate product name):
http://www.dpalbum-online.com/getimage.php?id=2057&size=4



This was the first time I've done this challenge. What Fun! My wife, of course spend much of the time rolling her eyes, but she enjoyed the execise. I really enjoyed this, and it kind of gave me a way of getting out there and getting some pictures that I otherwise might not consider.

thanks for joining in.. It is a lot of fun.. I think a lot of us get shots that we wouldn't get just be the exercises of looking for a composition that you wouldn't normally think about... Feel free to join in and if you have any ideas for themes or suggestions feel free to speak up!..:D :D

sari

[Meaty0]

quinceanera in the Mexican culture is a way for Mexican families to introduce their daughters into society.. It happens on their fifteenth birthday and is similar to the old debutante' coming out parties.. The party itself is very similar to a wedding minus the groom.. The girl has attendants and a lot of attention bestowed on her.. My bestfriend in highschool had the choice between a quinceanera or a trip to NYC (they costed the same)... and she took the trip to NY. I did have one friend who had a quinceanera and it was a great time... lots of music and food and dancing... I was walking past the banquet hall and she was standing next to the door waiting for her big introduction.. I peeked my head in the door and asked If I could take her picture.... I do think there's some kind of religious aspect to it but i'm not familiar with what that would be..

sari

Wow! Thanks for the explanation. No wonder she looks so happy; a wedding reception without a husband :-D

[Mat Fitzsimmons]

Great shots, guys :)
It's so interesting to see the little differences (cue the Pulp Fiction soundtrack).

After pushing for a theme last week and then not contributing ... (I blame a very close Australia vs New Zealand rugby game that I travelled to Brisbane to watch, and then a couple too many rums afterwards to drown my sorrows. We were robbed, I tells ya!) ... I figured I'd better make an appearance this week. What a fun theme, too :)

This was the first time I've picked up my camera in a few weeks. I must change that.


My road. That's my hacienda on the left.
http://www.psychogoat.com/linked/20060806_0175_w640_1.jpg

Fast food joint. The best Pizza in Kingaroy, though I have to admit they don't have a whole lot of competition. This is in our main street. As you can see, it's all happening in Kingaroy on a Sunday afternoon.
http://www.psychogoat.com/linked/20060806_0169_w640_1.jpg

Inside a convenience store (a service station). I live in the country ... no need to snap and run out here. This very helpful lady was even happy to pose for me, though I think her smile does look a little strained.
http://www.psychogoat.com/linked/20060806_0159_w640_1.jpg

The name of my town
http://www.psychogoat.com/linked/20060806_0152_w640_1.jpg

A store window. Yep, this photo somewhat sums up Kingaroy to me.
There was a huge stir when this place opened up, and I think the established locals still aren't too happy.
I thought about going inside for a stickybeak, but then noticed it was closed. Damn :) Bit worried I might have run into someone from work, anyway, to be honest :o
http://www.psychogoat.com/linked/20060806_0154_w640_1.jpg

Cheers,
Mat.

[saravrose]

fabulous shots Matt the last one in particular made me smile.... i'm sorry I didn't think of that.. unfortunately I was on the wrong side of town.... those 'stores' are over the train tracks....LOL..

sari

[Mat Fitzsimmons]

Thanks Sari :)

Heh, yeah, the impression I get is that those kinds of "shops" usually are "over the train tracks" ... not that I would really know of course ;)

This one in Kingaroy however is actually in our main street ... in fact it's in the same block as the pizza shop shown above, and on the same side of the street - just past that "Fabrics" sign further down the block - a very public spot.

[saravrose]

Thanks Sari :)

Heh, yeah, the impression I get is that those kinds of "shops" usually are "over the train tracks" ... not that I would really know of course ;)

This one in Kingaroy however is actually in our main street ... in fact it's in the same block as the pizza shop shown above, and on the same side of the street - just past that "Fabrics" sign further down the block - a very public spot.

:lol: :lol: :lol: .. I wasn't being smart those shops really are over the train tracks where I live.. the town is seperated into two sides, North and South I live on the South side where all the public buildings, schools stores etc.. are.. the North side literally seperated by one of the largest train yards in the Northwest is where all the bars, pawn shops, tattoo parlors and ummm.. the 'intimate' shops are at... It's not really that bad it's just the 'other' part of town...

[Mat Fitzsimmons]

Hehe, yeah, I know what you mean ... those kinds of establishments do seem to group together, often on the outskirts of town, or at least (as with your description) away from the main business areas. It's a really nice metaphor that it's the other side of the tracks, and it literally is on the other side of the tracks :D

Sorry, I wasn't implying you were being smart, I just got a bit excited with my quotation marks :)

[saravrose]

Hehe, yeah, I know what you mean ... those kinds of establishments do seem to group together, often on the outskirts of town, or at least (as with your description) away from the main business areas. It's a really nice metaphor that it's the other side of the tracks, and it literally is on the other side of the tracks :D

Sorry, I wasn't implying you were being smart, I just got a bit excited with my quotation marks :)

;) ;) no big deal and your right they are all grouped together.. one of these evenings i'm gonna get over to that are of town.. there's a lot of character there.. very urban.. just haven't gotten around to it yet.. but the lady who did my tattoo is really neat looking and she'd probably let me in her parlor if I asked nicely...:D

sari

[Meaty0]

Hey Mat,

Great shots! The 17-40mm pictures looks so different on the new 5D don't they? You can actually see the edge distortion that's missing when it's mounted on the 20D. It doesn't detract from the picture though. They're real sharp.

I'm glad to see a happy smiling face behind the shop counters up there. The Pakistani guy here was angry the minute I brought a camera into his shop...I think he might have been sued over a public liability claim, and thought I was a lawyer or something. So, it looks like I'm "Persona Non Grata" at my local convenience store. (Lucky there's 367 more in Brisbane hey?)

[Mat Fitzsimmons]

G'day Paul :)

Yeah, it does go nice and wide on the 5D. Much the same as a 10-22 on a 20D I guess. Only the road shot was taken with the 17-40 though, the rest were with the 24-70.

Hehe, no angry storekeepers up here - or none that I've found, anyway! The lady at the servo was a bit unsure, but didn't seem to really mind. I had a bit of a limited selection - there aren't that many places open on a Sunday here.


Cheers!
Mat.

[Skrim17]

I love everyone's pics, I'll be finishing mine today!!

[tommykjensen]

Ok time for my shots. They are not as great as everybody elses but here they are.

First a two in one.

A road and the town name in one.

http://photo.klein-jensen.dk/photo2.php?n=060805_road_townname.jpg


Going into convenience store to photograph isn't really something that is common here and I would probably get thrown out and I didn't feel like running in the heat today. So a shot through the door should do it.
http://photo.klein-jensen.dk/photo2.php?n=060806_conveniencestore.jpg


A fastfood joint setup just for todays cycling race.
http://photo.klein-jensen.dk/photo2.php?n=060806_fastfoodjoint.jpg


And finally a store window. Not the most interesting one but the name was kinda interesting ;)
http://photo.klein-jensen.dk/photo2.php?n=060806_storewindow.jpg

[saravrose]

hi Tommy I LOVE IT!!.. totally made me grin... but does Sari mean something over there that it doesn't here?....

sari

[tommykjensen]

No not really. Not in danish anyway. But there are many immigrants in this neighborhood so it could mean something in another language.

[Becky N]

Well so far everyone seems to be their usual terrific job on week's assignment. Tommy, your last picture certainly got a giggle out of me.

I managed to get two of five shots accomplished yesterday, could have gotten a third but forgot about the fast food requirement. Hoping to get out today for the remaining three, if the rain lets up. Otherwise I'll have to turn in an incomplete.:oops:

[tommykjensen]

hi Tommy I LOVE IT!!.. totally made me grin... but does Sari mean something over there that it doesn't here?....

sari

It could mean a "traditional garment worn by many women in the Indian subcontinent."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sari

though the shop does not look like a garment shop.

[condyk]

though the shop does not look like a garment shop.

Seems that 'Sari sari' is Tagalog for 'various kinds', ie the stuff you'd find in the 'convenience stores' that can be found on any Philippino street. Alternatively, it could be what her Uncles shout when they can't find her because she's gone off on another of her adventures :lol: :lol:

[saravrose]

Seems that 'Sari sari' is Tagalog for 'various kinds', ie the stuff you'd find in the 'convenience stores' that can be found on any Philippino street. Alternatively, it could be what her Uncles shout when they can't find her because she's gone off on another of her adventures :lol: :lol:

nope.. when their pissed at me it's 'goddanget Girl' or 'Sara V'... :lol: :lol: :lol: .. Sari is the nickname when folks are happy with me.. LOL..

sari..

[misspix]

Hi all, I've been following this thread for awhile and finally got off my butt to play;) As I don't have a gallery yet, will have to do this in mulitiple posts, apologies:o
1st two: name of my town and inside a convenience store

[misspix]

Next two: Storefront and Fast Food

[misspix]

and last but not least, this road use to be part of hwy 42. Thanks for letting me play:D

[superdiver]

The Quinceanera is a big deal...When we did one for my niece it was like you said...planning a wedding!

[BeccaNH]

Terrific shots, everyone! I loved the "adult" shot and Sari's store! I finished up my "assignment" when I was out with Nifty today.

A road. The highway up to the White Mountains (taken out the windshield)
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m114/BeccaNH/IMG_6905_edited-1.jpg

A fast-food joint. This place is a legend in my town. Summer doesn't officially begin until Clam Haven opens! Other stores even advertise the opening on their signs!
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m114/BeccaNH/IMG_7338_edited-1.jpg

Inside a convenience store. I played secret agent and ducked down behind the aisle in the local 7-11.
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m114/BeccaNH/IMG_7333_edited-2.jpg

The name of my town. Also taken out the windshield!
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m114/BeccaNH/IMG_7180_edited-1.jpg

Store window. I guess this is more a store door than window, but I thought it was a cute little shop down at the harbor.
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m114/BeccaNH/IMG_7234_edited-1.jpg

Great fun this week!

[saravrose]

Becca I love your shots! but that street one is exceptional.. were getting a lot of good stuff this week..

sari

[Becky N]

Hey Terri ;) at'cha glad you joined the game.

Completed the assignment when the rain stopped:

1. A road: Guild Hall Row at Bristol Renaisance Faire:

http://performancephoto.us/images/Refaire06/WWPD-ORG1.jpg

2. Fast Food Joint: Like BeccaNH, it ain't spring until the first Robin returns and the Dari Ripple opens:

http://performancephoto.us/images/Refaire06/WWPD-ORG2.jpg

3. Inside a Convenience Store: The Blues Brothers came to mind as I stealthed to take this:

http://performancephoto.us/images/Refaire06/WWPD-ORG3.jpg

4. Name of My Town: This just went up over the winter, missed a great photo op when they were painting it, would not get me on the scaffoling they used:

http://performancephoto.us/images/Refaire06/WWPD-ORG4.jpg

5. A Store Window: Again at the Ren Faire, most of the stores were open air but I did find this cute little window:

http://performancephoto.us/images/Refaire06/WWPD-ORG5.jpg

Thanks for looking. As always it was fun to shoot the challenge.

[misspix]

Hiya Becky, it was fun! Got me and hubby out of the house this a.m.-strolled around town and collected weird looks as I was shooting ;)
I had to stealth the conv. store too, didn't even look through the viewfinder, shot from the hip :lol:

[BeccaNH]

Becca I love your shots! but that street one is exceptional..

Thanks, Sari! Thank goodness for cruise control! ;)

[Meaty0]

Great photos everyone. It's been very entertaining.

It seems that:

A. Convenience stores look the same the world over. :-D

B. Many of our contributors live in towns featured in books...e.g.

http://www.dpalbum-online.com/getimage.php?id=2062&size=4

PLANO, California, features in Donna Tartt's book, "The Secret History"

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m114/BeccaNH/IMG_7180_edited-1.jpg

DERRY, Maine, features in Stephen King's books, "It" and "Insomnia".

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b130/saravrose/the%20challenge/CopyofIMG_1820-01.jpg

NAMPA, Idaho, rates a mention in "1001 Places To See Before You Die" as part of the Idaho "fishing experience" :-D

I've learned a lot from this week's challenge.

[cfpackerfan]

Im home Im home! What a weekend!
I did get all the pictures requested, but I need to find them now. :)
I'll be posting them in a bit.

[superdiver]

I still need to get the INSIDE a conv. store shot...last one of the day....still about 90 minutes till 6pm here....Heading out on the motorcycle any minute now to get that one...

[Skrim17]

these first shots are my sons, he thought this was a blast.


a road
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y116/skrim/Eli/IMG_0036.jpg


fast food
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y116/skrim/Eli/IMG_0048.jpg


Our convenience store wound up being a car wash, VERY convenient. his interpretation:

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y116/skrim/Eli/IMG_0054.jpg


http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y116/skrim/Eli/IMG_0051.jpg


store window

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y116/skrim/Eli/IMG_0030.jpg

[Skrim17]

Now its my turn:

a road
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y116/skrim/POTN/road.jpg

fast food
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y116/skrim/POTN/fastfood.jpg

convenience
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y116/skrim/POTN/convenience.jpg


window, with my sons reflection
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y116/skrim/POTN/window.jpg

town
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y116/skrim/POTN/town.jpg

[In2Photos]

Looks like a pretty good turnout so far. I don't have enough time to comment on everyone's shots but I will in the morning. I will also have to do mine in two posts. I got everything but inside the convenience store as I don't quite have the guts to take my camera inside anything other than a camera store.:(

City name on a sign.:D
100202

Street
100203

[In2Photos]

Fast Food (Although I don't eat much fast food)
100205

Store window.
100206

[BeccaNH]

NAMPA, Idaho, rates a mention in "1001 Places To See Before You Die" as part of the Idaho "fishing experience" :-D

I've got to read that one! Its on my list of 1001 books to read before I die! :lol:

[cfpackerfan]

Whew!
I had a fun-filled weekend, and was able to get all the shots needed for the challenge. I couldn't wait to get home this evening and load up all of my pictures. I came here first though, and took a peek at what had already been posted. Great shots by everyone!
Here are mine:

#1 ROAD. Through Bryce Canyon, Utah

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v436/cfpackerfan/WWPD4Medium.jpg


#2 FAST FOOD. Well, Henrie thinks it's fast anyway. :)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v436/cfpackerfan/WWPD3Medium.jpg


#3 INSIDE A STORE WINDOW. I actually had a great shot lined up, but as I was walking to it, I saw this, and couldn't resist. This is an art store...and one of it's residents. :)


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v436/cfpackerfan/WWPD2Medium.jpg

#4 INSIDE A CONVENIENCE STORE Every convenience store in a Tourist Trap has fun and interesting things in it. This was nestled back behind the old fashioned candy. I thought it was definitely worth sharing. :)



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v436/cfpackerfan/WWPD1Medium.jpg


And #5 CITY NAME. Too tired to go out again after getting home. How about the phone book? :)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v436/cfpackerfan/WWPD5Medium.jpg

[Becky N]

these first shots are my sons, he thought this was a blast.

Out of the eyes of babes, these are great, and have to agree with his interpretation of convinience. Certainly hope he continues to be encouraged to take pictures by this challenge and other forums.

[Skrim17]

thanks Becky, he really seems to enjoy it. Whenever I shoot events and he is with me I always give him 'his' camera (my old G3) and let him do as he likes, sometimes he takes fantastic shots!! this weekend every time we would pass a gas station or a fast food place he would practically scream for me to stop so he could take a picture, lol. this thread in particular seems to have sparked his interest.

[saravrose]

thanks Becky, he really seems to enjoy it. Whenever I shoot events and he is with me I always give him 'his' camera (my old G3) and let him do as he likes, sometimes he takes fantastic shots!! this weekend every time we would pass a gas station or a fast food place he would practically scream for me to stop so he could take a picture, lol. this thread in particular seems to have sparked his interest.

I'm thrilled with that.. My seven year old niece loves POTN.. and has shot for a challenge or two...

Paul- I did not know that.... I guess my uncles and cousin's fishing habit makes more sense now.. We do have the fish hatchery and the ponds in Nampa and ofcourse Lake Lowell and the Snake so I suppose there is a lot of fishing to be had in Nampa...

sari

[condyk]

Man ... Part 22 has got to be the best week ever. Great to see the same stuff from all over. So, what was it about this week that made so interesting y'all?

[superdiver]

OK, this is my first attempt at this challenge. So be gentile....LOL

The first is my "road" picture...it is actually two roads in one. One road leads on the the State Ferry Columbia of the Alaska Marine Highway and the ferry is techicnally a road since it is the only way to get between islands with your car here and it is funded by the federal highway department.
http://superdiver.smugmug.com/photos/86327710-L.jpg

The next one is the "sign with the town name" on it...I was head of the annual salmon derby here for a few years and one year we paid for this sign with the commitees eanings...
http://superdiver.smugmug.com/photos/86471868-L.jpg

This next one is the "fast food joint" a local favorite on mine. It is where we have our monthly running club board beetings at 6 am.
http://superdiver.smugmug.com/photos/86472313-L.jpg

This one is of the "store window", a local art gallery...
http://superdiver.smugmug.com/photos/86472786-L.jpg

The last one (the convenience store) I took at 5:40pm today on my way to help serve the food at the banquette that was held in honor of the people who swam arond Pennock Island today, 8 miles around as a fund raiser for The American Diabetes Assoc.........
http://superdiver.smugmug.com/photos/86473193-L.jpg

[tommykjensen]

Man ... Part 22 has got to be the best week ever. Great to see the same stuff from all over. So, what was it about this week that made so interesting y'all?

Not sure. Maybe because it was the original challenge. Maybe we should repeat this in 6 months time or so. Also it could be fun to try this one in africa.

[75D]

This appears to be a great challange.
Had a great time with this one, Good Choice.
Great shots folks, will comment later but on my way out and want to get these posted.

Outside our Town Hall

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b313/SRT101/Town-Sign.jpg

One of the places where you can get our famous Artery Clogging "POUTINE"

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b313/SRT101/KingofFries.jpg

Main Street in the "Village" St Lambert.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b313/SRT101/Street.jpg

Store Window in the Village

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b313/SRT101/Window.jpg

Didn't get inside a convience store, was a little late at night and didn't want to cause any trouble.

Wayne

[BeccaNH]

Not sure. Maybe because it was the original challenge. Maybe we should repeat this in 6 months time or so. Also it could be fun to try this one in africa.

I was thinking the same thing! :)

I think the reason I had so much fun with it was that it wasn't hard to think of something that "fit" the topic... it was all spelled out and it was like a scavenger hunt. I had a lot of fun with it.

[Mat Fitzsimmons]

I'm loving this thread - makes me feel like an armchair tourist :)

Great photos, everyone!

[Guineh]

I'm loving this thread - makes me feel like an armchair tourist :)

Great photos, everyone!

Absolutely! Its like seeing little slices of the world and bits of local culture. Every place is interesting, no matter how mundane.

This has been an excellent challenge. :)

[saravrose]

Man ... Part 22 has got to be the best week ever. Great to see the same stuff from all over. So, what was it about this week that made so interesting y'all?

I agree this week has been great.. this thread is soo much better than the original one... thanks everyone for taking the time to participate...:D :D :D

sari

[In2Photos]

Man ... Part 22 has got to be the best week ever. Great to see the same stuff from all over. So, what was it about this week that made so interesting y'all?

I think it was me wondering where everyone was at the end of the letter P thread. :D

I planned on commenting on all the shots but there are just too many. I was thankful to be able to get some shots in as I had a couple of birthday parties and dinners to attend this weekend and we had some bad weather. Luckily I took the camera with me to one of the dinners and snagged some shots.

[wu_wei0]

OK, this is my first attempt at this challenge. So be gentile....LOL



Hooray! Nice shots. Fun wasn't it??


Cat, I love the loose women sign. Gonna have to get a slightly altered version that. maybe then folks will stop in to see me!;)

Old Reb decided he wasn't gonna play anymore after Thursday morning shoot. Too bad I didn't have the patience to wait til Sat morning to go out. This weekend, though! I hope
~wu

[Claire]

Take a photo of a road
Take a photo of a fast food joint
Take a photo inside a convenience store
Take a photo of the name of your town
Take a photo of a store window..


Road by Ullevi stadium where the Athletics is going now.
http://static.flickr.com/80/209417894_b0ce25fdd0.jpg?v=0

Sushi is fast food, right? This is my local sushi restaurant in my hometown (suburb to Gothenburg)
http://static.flickr.com/95/209417561_e4487f7cb9.jpg?v=0

Photo of the name of my town:
http://static.flickr.com/94/209418084_5ef052f07b.jpg?v=0

Still need to do the convenience store and the window. Will tomorrow. :)

[superdiver]

How about "your towns most famous land mark" for the next one?

[saravrose]

How about "your towns most famous land mark" for the next one?

I do believe we've already done that one...

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=166618

[BeccaNH]

We had so much fun with this one, what do you think of another "scavenger hunt" shoot? Like, inside a library, your normal mode of transportation, an animal you see most days, a sidewalk, a unique sign, etc etc? Somebody had posted a link to a site that proposes ideas for a photo scavenger hunt ( http://www.sh1ft.org/26things/ ) where we could get some inspiration.

What do you think?

[superdiver]

I personally like the scavenger hunt idea as well...it was fun...

[saravrose]

I really like the idea of another scavenger hunt.. for me it might be moving next weekend.. but, I'll make time for whatever we decide..

sari

[Meaty0]

The scavenger hunts are fun, but they do stifle creativity a bit because they are so specific. What about something like, "A Photo From Your Town With the Camera Pointing Upwards" or "A Photo From Under/Top of a Bridge" or a "Photo of a Bridge Using an Unusual Perspective" or "A Park Photo From a Dog's-Eye View"?

[eenorton]

Here's my one, late entry... from the road in front of Mom and Dad's house in Tucson. Didn't get out for any of the others. :cry:

http://images15.fotki.com/v337/photos/6/64353/1715345/_MG_314301w-vi.jpg

And I like the idea of another scavanger hunt too.

[wu_wei0]

Cool shots everyone! It is nice to see your parts of the world.
Scavenger hunt sounds fine. I rather like Meaty0's take on it. Lots of strange things we could do.
These were a day early so won't directly post, but this was the line along which I was thinking for street http://static.flickr.com/70/206094217_9bbd118ac0_b.jpg (just reflection in a small portion of one),
and shop window http://static.flickr.com/64/206093590_b7533579d0_b.jpg

Baby will be here tomorrow so I will get to play with you guys again.

~wu

[cfpackerfan]

Wu, I love those shots! My daughter would go nuts over that butterfly guitar. :)

[wu_wei0]

Wu, I love those shots! My daughter would go nuts over that butterfly guitar. :)

Thanks.
LOL I'll let your daughter have it. for some reason it looks "tainted" to me-- a bit evil. :lol::lol: Butterfly demon and pal attack church!

~wu

[saravrose]

So, how about some ideas for next week.. either a list of things to get for a scavenger hunt or a new theme or direction that we want to go?... I like Pauls ideas on using perspective... a lot of the time we don't think to shoot high or low from our normal viewpoint.. anybody else kind of like that thought?..

sari.

[cfpackerfan]

"A Photo From Under/Top of a Bridge" or a "Photo of a Bridge Using an Unusual Perspective"

I like this one. :) Bridges are fun and interesting, and challenging.

[superdiver]

Hey, I am game to try anything...as long as its ethical ... or I dont get caught...just kidding...LOL

[tommykjensen]

"A Photo From Under/Top of a Bridge" or a "Photo of a Bridge Using an Unusual Perspective"

Could be interesting.

[saravrose]

bridge works very well for me, but i'm a little concerned that some folks maybe landlocked and not have any to shoot... But, if everyone can come up with a composition i'm all game...

sari

[cfpackerfan]

Well....bridges don't always span water. ;)

[saravrose]

Well....bridges don't always span water. ;)

good point.. :D

[wu_wei0]

as long as we don't specify under, on top, etc there are a wide variety of bridges, overpasses, etc we could shoot, plus different conceptions of the word bridge itself.

~wu

[condyk]

good point.. :D

Lots of ways to interprete 'bridge' ...

[Meaty0]

Definitions for the word bridge;

# a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
# a circuit consisting of two branches (4 arms arranged in a diamond configuration) across which a meter is connected
# something resembling a bridge in form or function; "his letters provided a bridge across the centuries"
# the hard ridge that forms the upper part of the nose; "her glasses left marks on the bridge of her nose"
# any of various card games based on whist for four players
# a wooden support that holds the strings up
# a denture anchored to teeth on either side of missing teeth
# connect or reduce the distance between
# the link between two lenses; rests on nose
# make a bridge across; "bridge a river"
# an upper deck where a ship is steered and the captain stands
# cross over on a bridge

[cfpackerfan]

:lol: :lol: :lol:

Yep. I think going with 'Bridges' definitely gives us a wide range of options. ;)

[saravrose]

Definitions for the word bridge;

# a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
# a circuit consisting of two branches (4 arms arranged in a diamond configuration) across which a meter is connected
# something resembling a bridge in form or function; "his letters provided a bridge across the centuries"
# the hard ridge that forms the upper part of the nose; "her glasses left marks on the bridge of her nose"
# any of various card games based on whist for four players
# a wooden support that holds the strings up
# a denture anchored to teeth on either side of missing teeth
# connect or reduce the distance between
# the link between two lenses; rests on nose
# make a bridge across; "bridge a river"
# an upper deck where a ship is steered and the captain stands
# cross over on a bridge

great list Paul.. gives everyone some ideas for directions to go..

[superdiver]

So are we going with bridges?

[saravrose]

So are we going with bridges?

looks like. i'll start a new thread tomorrow...

[superdiver]

How about a scavenger hunt based on bridges...maybe...whatever, I will try what ever,....LOL

[Woolburr]

Looks like a pretty good turnout so far. I don't have enough time to comment on everyone's shots but I will in the morning. I will also have to do mine in two posts. I got everything but inside the convenience store as I don't quite have the guts to take my camera inside anything other than a camera store.:(

City name on a sign.:D



Hey Mike....I couldn't stop laughing about seeing Charlotte Camera. Brought back a bad memory or two.

[In2Photos]

Hey Mike....I couldn't stop laughing about seeing Charlotte Camera. Brought back a bad memory or two.

Bad memory huh. Please explain. I have been there a couple of times but have only bought a used lens from them. They seem better than Wolf Camera, but I generally buy my stuff from B&H or used from POTN.

[bndaidbob]

:lol: :lol: :lol:

Yep. I think going with 'Bridges' definitely gives us a wide range of options. ;)
Hey Cat Thought you only hung out in TPBM. Glad to see your not totaly addicted to that thread.:lol:

[cfpackerfan]

;) The addiction is definitely there, but I do make my way around other parts of POTN. :)

Nice to see you back!

[Woolburr]

Bad memory huh. Please explain. I have been there a couple of times but have only bought a used lens from them. They seem better than Wolf Camera, but I generally buy my stuff from B&H or used from POTN.

I was there a while back...they had a used 100-400 L IS...the guy must have thought I was an idiot...he offered to deal with me for my 24-70 L and 1000 bucks. I declined. But they are certainly way better than Wolf. And some of their stuff isn't priced all that bad once you figure in shipping expenses from B&H or Adorama.

[Claire]

Has the new thread not been posted yet or am I just blind?

[cfpackerfan]

Has the new thread not been posted yet or am I just blind?
You're not blind, unless I am too. ;)
Sari must be sleepin in today. :p

[In2Photos]

I was there a while back...they had a used 100-400 L IS...the guy must have thought I was an idiot...he offered to deal with me for my 24-70 L and 1000 bucks. I declined. But they are certainly way better than Wolf. And some of their stuff isn't priced all that bad once you figure in shipping expenses from B&H or Adorama.

What a deal. A 24-70L and a 1000 bucks for a used 100-400.:p Sometimes they have some great deals on used gear. I got my Tamron 28-75 for $269 plus I got a free $25 GC for another purchase. And yes, Wolf sucks.

[tommykjensen]

You're not blind, unless I am too. ;)
Sari must be sleepin in today. :p

Hehe or busy packing.

[saravrose]

Hehe or busy packing.

LOL.. sorry guys. i've been packing give me about two minutes and i'll get it posted....

sari

[saravrose]

Hehe or busy packing.

LOL.. sorry guys. i've been packing give me about two minutes and i'll get it posted....

sari