POTN WORLDWIDE "Seasonal Sights" SHOOTOUT -- All welcome -- Dec. 8 - Jan. 1, 2009

[BLS]

Note: Shots need to be taken between sunrise Dec. 8, 2008 and sunset Jan. 1, 2009. Please, no old shots from your archive.


Let's celebrate the season by shooting and sharing it in a worldwide shootout. The idea is to capture and share the sights that signify the season. Those sights might relate to Christmas, Hanukkah, winter, summer (south of the equator), the solstice, mid-year exams, etc. The interpretation is up to you and your imagination.

So grab your camera and keep it with you, and then keep your eyes open for things and events that mean 'tis the season to you.


Here are the rules:

1. Shots need to be taken between sunrise Dec. 8, 2008 and sunset January 1, 2009. Because this activity is supposed to encourage us to get out and shoot, please don't post old shots from your archives. Both snap shots and art are equally welcome -- just get out & shoot, and then share!

2. Post your shots at any time during the shootout period and for a few days after the end of the period.

3. Post a maximum of two shots per day if you're uploading them to POTN (i.e., attaching them). You can post more than two per day if you're linking to shots that are not hosted by POTN (i.e.,embedding them), but keep within POTN rules. Also keep within POTN rules about size. A copy of the size rules can be found here: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/...d.php?t=194511 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=194511)


That's it! Have fun!

[joayne]

Thank you Barbara! This should be fun...

[annietex]

I agree, thanks Barbara! I need to do something else besides WAIN!! ;)

[BLS]

These are once-a-year sights. (The bellringers, not the yellow post.:D)
When I see the bellringers, I know Christmas is coming.


http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-8/812687/sight1e.jpg

[annietex]

Barbara,
What a perfect shot for the theme! I can't believe all the ringers out this year...I'm going to go broke :-)

[BLS]

Yes, they do seem a bit ubiquitous this year.

[hoff6754]

I love decorating the tree with the family!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3100/3091853480_0c0d2679a8_b.jpg

-Leland

[BLS]

Nice take on the theme, Leland! :D


Would you like to shoot another theme?
If so, check this out -- http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=611451

[Maureen Souza]

I put up a Christmas village every year, complete with miniature lit trees and streetlights.

[BLS]

That's a great village!
I can see that you have fun with it!
Traditions like that are wonderful.

[John_B]

Here are two photos I just took that signify the season to me ;)

Nativity
http://johnbdigital.com/special_beauty/nativity2.jpg
click for specs (http://johnbdigital.com/special_beauty/nativity2.htm)

and common in my neck of the woods

InTheSnow
http://johnbdigital.com/landscape/inthesnow.jpg
click for specs (http://johnbdigital.com/landscape/inthesnow.htm)

[hoff6754]

JohnB-
I love that picture of the snow...

[BLS]

This is an annual sight in a nearby small town.
Parents and kids alike seem to enjoy it.
Behind the caboose is another train car that houses an elaborate model railroad.
Most people visit Santa and then head for the model RR.
Everyone smiles when they see it.

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-8/812687/caboose2.jpg

[BLS]

I'm surprised at how quiet this thread is.

Gosh, where is everyone?

[annietex]

Still here! Things seem to be slow all over POTN the last few days...pre Christmas madness I think. I have something to post, just haven't PP'ed it yet :-)

[BLS]

Looking forward to it, Ann.

[Skrim17]

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y116/skrim/nextone/IMG_4939.jpg

[Zillon]

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d140/zillon3/Photography/Nature/mtnitt001.jpg

[annietex]

I had to laugh because I too, had a pic of my kids doing the annual gingerbread house...but as the saying goes, you snooze you lose! So we sent the kids outside today to burn off some of their pent up energy. It's going to be a long winter ;-)

[cfpackerfan]

Great idea for a thread. :D Loving the shots so far. :D

[Skrim17]

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y116/skrim/nextone/tarankids.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y116/skrim/nextone/IMG_5222-Edit.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y116/skrim/nextone/IMG_5242.jpg

[monty28428]

Nice shots!! Great idea for a thread Barbara.

I like to keep Christmas preserved ;-)

[annietex]

Cool Monty!

Congrats on the 5K posts you wild man :shock::-o:shock:

[monty28428]

LOL -- Thanks Ann! Didn't even notice the 5K mark... I'm still a noob -but this site has helped me by leaps and bounds!

[monty28428]

Saw this at lunch today and thought of you Ann ;-)

[In2Photos]

I'm surprised at how quiet this thread is.

Gosh, where is everyone?

I am still trying to get some sleep. ;)

But what a GREAT idea for a WWPDish event!

Here are a few from the past few weeks.

Santa made a special trip to our house last week. He read a story to our daughter and posed for some pictures.

http://www.pbase.com/madawson/image/107160951/original.jpg

We have had some weird weather this year. It got cold really early so we thought we were in for a cold winter. Then we had 70 degree days! Then it got cold again, and it is supposed to be in the 60s for Christmas! :confused: But on one of those cold days my daughter was enjoying herself outside.

http://www.pbase.com/madawson/image/107162159/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/madawson/image/107162160/original.jpg

[annietex]

Saw this at lunch today and thought of you Ann ;-)

LOL Monty! I love it :-)

[BLS]

Mike -- Your son's expression made me laugh!.:lol::lol:

[cfpackerfan]

I've already posted these in a couple places, but they fit here too. :D

[BLS]

FUNNNNYYYY!
Love those boots, but, judging from her expression, she doesn't.

[BLS]

Here's another annual sight in our area.
The Lion's Club in a small, nearby town sells citrus fruit each year.
They buy a truckload, and then start selling the fruit right after Thanksgiving.
They sell it until they're sold out.
I went by this place on Monday, and everything was gone -- sold out!

Tastes great, too.

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-8/812687/IMG_5346c3e.jpg

[annietex]

cfpackerfan, I love these of your pup! The things man's best friend endures to entertain us :-)

[Skrim17]

And those folks that do buy citrus from the Lions should know that organizations like mine benefit from those sales. The Lions organization is incredibly kind to us and we are forever in their debt. www.theopportunitycenter.org

[BLS]

Yes, the Lions do good work for others.

Lots of folks buy the fruit, that's for sure.
It's always busy when I'm there.
And lots of folks buy the fruit by the case.
Me, I buy by the dozen.
But you can also buy one at a time. Whatever your needs are.
And the volunteers manning the stand are always cheerful.