POTN WORLDWIDE PHOTO DAY PART 51 - FENCES [Archive] - Canon Digital Photography Forums

eenorton

3rd of March 2007 (Sat), 11:01

Okay. Since a thread hasn't been started and it seems a shame to let the challenge die out just short of a year, I'll take the lead and pick FENCES as this weeks subject. Our time for shooting will be a bit shorter... but you still have 'til Sunday sundown to find a couple of shots for this week.

cfpackerfan

3rd of March 2007 (Sat), 12:33

Thanks Beth. :D 'Fences' sounds intriguing. Hmmmmmmmmm......

eenorton

3rd of March 2007 (Sat), 18:10

At the risk of playing all by myself... Here's a fence through a fence

http://images22.fotki.com/v520/photos/6/64353/1715345/IMG_052001w-vi.jpg

BLS

3rd of March 2007 (Sat), 19:07

Interesting shot, Beth. And you're not playing all by yourself -- I'll probably post tomorrow.

eenorton

3rd of March 2007 (Sat), 19:12

And you're not playing all by yourself...

Oh good!! :D

::John::

3rd of March 2007 (Sat), 20:37

Well - it was already Sunday here so I was thinking... where to go. Most of the places around here have hedges, not fences. Then I thought - what about my own back yard?

So off I went - on expedition. To explore and shoot like this, you need a companion who will totally support you and watch out for any nasty bitey critters while you scramble around at ground level

Got one of those:
(I am linking these because of their size - click on them for the bigger picture)

http://www.kiwi-in-oz.com/pictures/photos/normal/IMG41842.jpg (http://www.kiwi-in-oz.com/pictures/photo.php?photo=1368&exhibition=72&ee_lang=eng&u=70721,0)

Fence #1 (or, what the dog saw):

http://www.kiwi-in-oz.com/pictures/photos/normal/IMG41876.jpg (http://www.kiwi-in-oz.com/pictures/photo.php?photo=1369&u=70724,1)

Fence #2 (the mess that 'grows' between garage and fence):

http://www.kiwi-in-oz.com/pictures/photos/normal/IMG41909.jpg (http://www.kiwi-in-oz.com/pictures/photo.php?photo=1370&u=70724,2)

enjoy!

eenorton

3rd of March 2007 (Sat), 21:03

:lol: Great entries John! Cute little critter guard and guard's eye view. And I, too, have that mess 'tween the garage and fence! Just never thought of it as a subject. Good idea! :)

::John::

3rd of March 2007 (Sat), 21:07

I 'inherited' it with the property, Beth. It's a rental so I only have another 6 months to put up with it.

I liked your pic - fence through a fence - good thinking there.

H.B.

4th of March 2007 (Sun), 04:45

I only just found this thread (thanks to the PTON Aussie club) and I'm keen to play. I think I've missed this one though but will be in the next one.

HB.

tommykjensen

4th of March 2007 (Sun), 04:53

At the risk of playing all by myself... Here's a fence through a fence

In a couple hours I am going out to see if I can find some interesting fences and then I'll see if I can get them processed since my main pc is down at the moment (powersupply needs to be replaced, hopefully I get a replacement PSU on tuesday) so I would have to process the photos on my laptop with CS3 beta.

75D

4th of March 2007 (Sun), 08:15

Thanks for keeping the challange going Beth.
After our 33 cm (12")of snow on Friday we had a beautiful Saturday, so went down to Old Montreal to see what Fences I could find.

Old Wooden Fence

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b313/SRT101/IMG_4703.jpg

A little more Modern Fence.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b313/SRT101/IMG_4718.jpg

condyk

4th of March 2007 (Sun), 08:42

Nice shot Beth ...

Ok, well nothing beautiful or even interesting for most people about this shot, but it fits the bill ;-)

Is interesting to me, and maybe a few others others who live near by, because when looked at in context of previous images it shows something of the passage of time in what is an ever changing area:

http://www.davidconroy.com/fence600.jpg

These are shots taken around this time last year: here (http://www.davidconroy.com/20060325200725__mg_0132.jpg) here (http://www.davidconroy.com/20060325200749__mg_0131.jpg)

I actually liked the white building that was there before (two have been knocked down but the second was dull!) It had some great conversion possibilities. Strictly a functional, industrial design but it somehow worked on the whole.

tommykjensen

4th of March 2007 (Sun), 09:51

Today the weather was really nice, sunny, about 8C but not cold because of the sun so I went to the zoo to find my fences.

Many people had gotten the same idea to visit zoo on this nice day so when I got there about 2 hours after they opened there was a queue of at least 80-100 people waiting to buy tickets. I can just imagine how many there were at openening time. However since I have a season pass I could just wake right past them and go straigth ind :lol:

So what can be said about fences. Well fences are essential for safety in a zoo.

152077

But they are also a pain in the butt for photography :(

152078

BLS

4th of March 2007 (Sun), 12:30

Lots of good shots so far. John -- I like your doggie. I even clicked on the shot to see the big version. Your fences have a summery feel and reminded me that your Fall must be on its way the way our Spring is on its way. And what are those big, upright slabs in your third shot? 75D -- Nice comparison in your two fences. The first seems aimed at function and longevity (just look at those metal strips with their big bolts). The second seems almost frivolous in comparison with lots of unnecessary, but attractive decoration. I like both shots. Condyk -- Enjoyed looking at your Then and Now shots. Most interesting. Tommy -- Your posts are a nice comparison too with their different treatment of the same fence. It's amazing the way the fence can disappear!

joayne

4th of March 2007 (Sun), 12:42

Looks like you may have interrupted that cats dinner. He does seem to have his eye on you Tommy!

Conny, your neighborhood is really going through changes. I remember when you first mentioned the Tedesco (sp) store coming soon and it seems to be well on the way (last weeks re-takes). What will be going in at the spot you took that shot?

Nice fences there "D", looks cold. I like the contrast between the aged wooden fence and the pristine metal one.

Eh, Kiwi I like what the dog sees... Good looking doggy!

I like your double shot there Beth, and thanks for keeping this challenge alive!

Hope to get out today and take a fence shot, and then cheat a bit, I have a shot in mind that I won't be able to get to until Monday morning.. :cool:

tommykjensen

4th of March 2007 (Sun), 12:45

Hehe it was two leopards. The last one was lying up in a tree resting.

BLS

4th of March 2007 (Sun), 15:54

For this week's theme I headed to a place where fences abound: the National Park at Gettysburg, PA. The park has a variety of fences -- split rail, stone, picket fences around houses, and earthworks.

Split rail fence: (Took this yesterday, right before it started raining.)

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-8/812687/fence6.jpg

Stone fence: (Took this today. Guess we had a change in the weather.)

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-8/812687/fence2.jpg

Then, coming home, I stopped at my favorite cemetary for this fence:

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-8/812687/fence5.jpg

saravrose

4th of March 2007 (Sun), 20:19

barbara that's fabulous!! I love the first one... here's my attempt. I realized that a good portion of the fences right now are buried... So, I have the tops of fences turned into black and white due to the lack of color I kept waiting and waiting for it to get better and nada....

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b130/saravrose/IMG_8334.jpg

BLS

5th of March 2007 (Mon), 07:17

Meaty0

5th of March 2007 (Mon), 07:28

Good one, Saravrose. I like that dark, brooding sky. Can it mean more snow? :wink: What is the curved line with inverted Vs near the right at the end of the snow field? It reminds me of an amusement park ride, and I know it can't be that. All I can come up with is an irrigation device. And that's a lot of snow!

My money is on an irrigator too!

Haven't posted here in a while...it's "Prom" season over here and when the friends know you'll shoot for free...well:(:(:evil:

Anyway...here's my sad effort...

http://img177.imageshack.us/img177/7773/paddockgatesk3.jpg

cfpackerfan

5th of March 2007 (Mon), 12:36

I LOVE everyone's contributions this weekend.
Paul, the colors in yours are fantastic.
Sari, WOW, that's a lot of snow. :shock:
Beth, I love the perspective on yours. And the B&W is perfect.
John, the dog's eye view is great. :) Very creative.
75D, I love the texture on your first fence.
Condyk, there are lots of areas that look like that where i live too. Constant construction going on, many temp. fences. I hate when they knock down old buildings that I love though. :(
Tommy, Nice shots of beautiful cats. Ewwwwwww on their dinner.
Barb, I absolutely love your first fence. We have a few like that in our area, but I've never photographed one. I like it.

I really wanted to participate this weekend. I even had a particular fence in mind. It didn't happen though.
SO, here is a pitiful attempt at joining in the party. ;)

We went to the airport to watch the moonrise for the eclipse Saturday.
While we were patiently waiting, I took a few shots of aircraft.

Through the fence. :p

BLS

7th of March 2007 (Wed), 19:30

Should we talk about a theme for this weekend, the one-year anniversary?

saravrose

7th of March 2007 (Wed), 19:49

Should we talk about a theme for this weekend, the one-year anniversary?

one year huh?... wow! yes.. any thoughts for themes?.. maybe re-visit an old idea or come up with something really original?...

eenorton

7th of March 2007 (Wed), 20:02

I like the idea of going back to what started it all.... it was a sort of scavanger hunt, wasn't it?

Meaty0

7th of March 2007 (Wed), 22:08

How about walking down the street where we live/work and photographing 3 to 5 things interesting things in it?

Meaty0

7th of March 2007 (Wed), 22:08

How about walking down the street where we live/work and photographing 3 to 5 interesting things in it?

BLS

8th of March 2007 (Thu), 08:16

From the Worldwide sticky I gather that the original challenge was a scavenger hunt. Here are the original shots hunted in their home town:

"Here's was the list.
take a picture of a road... any road
take a picture of a fastfood spot
take a picture inside a gas station
take a picture of the name of your town
take a photo inside a store window"

We could use the original list or create a new one, like MeatyO's suggestion.

condyk

8th of March 2007 (Thu), 08:29

How about walking down the street where we live/work and photographing 3 to 5 interesting things in it?

Now that could be very interesting: choose a road, open eyes afresh, shoot 3-5 things that catch your attention. Could be a person, something on the floor, a building, anything. The more 'personal' things like this have tended to be popular and interesting themes.

Pete

8th of March 2007 (Thu), 08:53

Now that could be very interesting: choose a road, open eyes afresh, shoot 3-5 things that catch your attention. Could be a person, something on the floor, a building, anything. The more 'personal' things like this have tended to be popular and interesting themes.

Sounds like a challenge to me!

cfpackerfan

8th of March 2007 (Thu), 13:14

saravrose

8th of March 2007 (Thu), 18:48

Yeah, I kinda like this too. :D What say you Sari??

We have already repeated the very first challenge once, so I think a variation on it would be better.

definately i'm loving that idea!!.. sounds like a lot of fun. So, five shots taken on a walk.. :D :D

eenorton

8th of March 2007 (Thu), 21:13

definately i'm loving that idea!!.. sounds like a lot of fun. So, five shots taken on a walk.. :D :D

Excellent!

Skrim17

8th of March 2007 (Thu), 21:16

Yay!! We are actually supposed to have some nice weather this weekend too!!

Meaty0

8th of March 2007 (Thu), 21:36

Is it ok with the moderators to put five shots in each post?

Becky N

8th of March 2007 (Thu), 23:06

Is it ok with the moderators to put five shots in each post?

We've done it before but sized them a bit smaller than we do normally. I think I went about 500 on the long side.

BTW I like this idea also and warmer weather is finally headed our way. Hopefully, I'll get out this weekend and play too. Last weekend I wimped out cause I was sick of the cold and didn't want to bundle up again.:rolleyes:

tommykjensen

9th of March 2007 (Fri), 01:01

Is it ok with the moderators to put five shots in each post?

If you link them yes. If you attach them then unfortunately you have to limit to 2.

condyk

9th of March 2007 (Fri), 03:05

I would say not just 5 shots on a walk ... but 5 shots in a single road. The reason being that we are then forced to look for interesting things in a limited area and that will aid creativity.

Meaty0

9th of March 2007 (Fri), 03:27

If you link them yes. If you attach them then unfortunately you have to limit to 2.

What about if we embed them?

tommykjensen

9th of March 2007 (Fri), 03:43

What about if we embed them?

If you host them on your own website you can imbed up to 8 (thats what I meant with linking) but if you upload to POTN server as attachments then you can only post 2.

Pete

9th of March 2007 (Fri), 06:20

I would say not just 5 shots on a walk ... but 5 shots in a single road. The reason being that we are then forced to look for interesting things in a limited area and that will aid creativity.

A real challenge would be for consecutive IMG_ numbers...!

Or maybe I'm taking it too far now..

condyk

9th of March 2007 (Fri), 09:48

:-) Sure that is a nice extension and would really make folks stop and think and compose. We shall see what Ms Sari comes up with.

saravrose

9th of March 2007 (Fri), 12:14

:-) Sure that is a nice extension and would really make folks stop and think and compose. We shall see what Ms Sari comes up with.

now.. that would be something. i'm not even sure if I could pull that one off.... but the old school film folks probably could.... Why dont we vote on it?

Meaty0

9th of March 2007 (Fri), 12:28

Well seeing as I'm on the other side of the world and asleep right now, :-D I think that gives no room for error at all....why not 5 shots with the numbers being no more than eight apart...room for three duds?