POTN G-Series Speed Challenge #68 - National Symbols

in Japan · 23rd of May 2006 (Tue)

POTN G-Series Challenge #68 National Symbols~WINNERS

1st Place-Sara ~ US Cemetery (Normandy, France)
I'm sure this cemetery was quite emotional and thought-provoking to visit and your photo certainly evokes both of those elements. I really like how the main cross, outlined by the sky, juts out of the bottom of the frame and demands attention. Powerful image, well done.

2nd Place-3Dart ~ Miles Per Gallon
With the dishonorable distinction of being the world's largest oil consumer, America is home to huge vehicles, wide open spaces, and never-ending highways. You captured all three in one photo - congrats! The steering wheel at the bottom of the frame and the perfectly postioned diesel makes this potentially average photo, great.

3rd Place-KC Jewel ~ Welcome to Ensenada
Flags are probably one of the most recognizable national symbols and this is one impressive flag. First, I'm not a big fan of centering main subjects but I think it works quite well in this shot. The blue sky, generous wind, interesting boats in the foreground, and scenic mountains in the distance makes this shot special, not to mention that beautiful Mexican flag. You've done your southern neighbors proud, KC Jewel.

I apologize for not being able to comment on each of your photos. It's bedtime here and I have a 14 hour day ahead of me. I will add a few more comments later in the week. I truly enjoyed the wide ranging photos. Sara, it's your turn.

POTN G-Series Challenge #68 National Symbols

Each country has something which we identify it with. In effect, we use these symbols to help differentiate from other countries and in many cases, they help instill a sense of national awareness. It could be a well known monument, food, a famous export, a clothing style, an aspect of the country's heritage, etc. Of course, it doesn't have to be your own country. More importantly, I'll especially be looking for creative interpretations of the theme. And before you begin searching through your hard drives for that perfect photo of the Great Wall of China that you took back in 2001, I strongly urge you to take time out and at least try to take a fresh photo. Even if it doesn't turn out to be the photo you submit, you'll be a better photographer for having tried. Best of luck to you all - see you next Monday. Brandon

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Time

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Sparky98 · 23rd of May 2006 (Tue)

G3

3Dart · 23rd of May 2006 (Tue)

andrewaaa5 · 24th of May 2006 (Wed)

erm, at one point, taken on G3, erm, a bit of Photoshop...

KC Jewel · 25th of May 2006 (Thu)

cyclone · 26th of May 2006 (Fri)

G2
in P mode

Boutty · 28th of May 2006 (Sun)

marie · 28th of May 2006 (Sun)

g2
1/400
f/4

http://www.glendalough.connect.ie/pa...ghhistory.html

Terrywoodenpic · 28th of May 2006 (Sun)

Village Brass Band Competition

G3

sara · 28th of May 2006 (Sun)

BottomBracket · 28th of May 2006 (Sun)

rpolitsr · 29th of May 2006 (Mon)

Soccer Madness

Powershot Pro1 Shooting mode: Shutter Speed Priority AE (Tv) 1/125 sec. f 3.2, ISO 100

ezza · 29th of May 2006 (Mon)

G2
1/15s
f/2.2

alans220 · 29th of May 2006 (Mon)

in Japan · 29th of May 2006 (Mon)

That does it for this week's challenge. The results will be up soon. Thanks to all who entered. Brandon

23rd of May 2006 (Tue)	#1
in Japan Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Hiroshima, Japan Posts: 185 IMAGE EDITING OK	POTN G-Series Speed Challenge #68 - National Symbols POTN G-Series Challenge #68 National Symbols~WINNERS 1st Place-Sara ~ US Cemetery (Normandy, France) I'm sure this cemetery was quite emotional and thought-provoking to visit and your photo certainly evokes both of those elements. I really like how the main cross, outlined by the sky, juts out of the bottom of the frame and demands attention. Powerful image, well done. 2nd Place-3Dart ~ Miles Per Gallon With the dishonorable distinction of being the world's largest oil consumer, America is home to huge vehicles, wide open spaces, and never-ending highways. You captured all three in one photo - congrats! The steering wheel at the bottom of the frame and the perfectly postioned diesel makes this potentially average photo, great. 3rd Place-KC Jewel ~ Welcome to Ensenada Flags are probably one of the most recognizable national symbols and this is one impressive flag. First, I'm not a big fan of centering main subjects but I think it works quite well in this shot. The blue sky, generous wind, interesting boats in the foreground, and scenic mountains in the distance makes this shot special, not to mention that beautiful Mexican flag. You've done your southern neighbors proud, KC Jewel. I apologize for not being able to comment on each of your photos. It's bedtime here and I have a 14 hour day ahead of me. I will add a few more comments later in the week. I truly enjoyed the wide ranging photos. Sara, it's your turn. POTN G-Series Challenge #68 National Symbols Each country has something which we identify it with. In effect, we use these symbols to help differentiate from other countries and in many cases, they help instill a sense of national awareness. It could be a well known monument, food, a famous export, a clothing style, an aspect of the country's heritage, etc. Of course, it doesn't have to be your own country. More importantly, I'll especially be looking for creative interpretations of the theme. And before you begin searching through your hard drives for that perfect photo of the Great Wall of China that you took back in 2001, I strongly urge you to take time out and at least try to take a fresh photo. Even if it doesn't turn out to be the photo you submit, you'll be a better photographer for having tried. Best of luck to you all - see you next Monday. Brandon ________________________________ To submit, click "Post Reply" and put your Photo Name in the Subject Line. Don't forget your Camera Model. Post until Monday, noon GMT, May 29th, 2006. Photo Submissions 1. Camera -- Canon G-Series Camera (G1,G2,G3,G5,G6) or Pro 1 only. 2. Time -- any on-topic photo taken at any time is eligible, although photos that have won other competitions should NOT be entered. 3. Size -- photo must be EXACTLY 640 pixels on the longest side, with NO BORDERS. 4. Post-Processing -- do whatever you like and the host will decide if it works. 5. Posting -- * One photo per photographer in each challenge. * Photo Title in the message subject line. * Camera model. * EXIF data, if you like. 6. Commenting -- No commenting on photos by anyone, including the photographer. Once the winners are declared, photographers can add comments to their images and everyone is invited to discuss. 7. Photo Display -- Photos must appear in this thread to be eligible. Time One challenge every week, on the following schedule: New Topic ... As soon as possible after winning. Posting Starts ... Right after topic is announced. Posting Stops ... Monday noon GMT Winners Announcement ... Tuesday noon GMT. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Please consider turning on Private Messaging in your profile. This will allow the host to contact you about winning or ineligible photos. You turn this feature on by clicking "User CP, Edit Options, Enable Private Messaging" (about a third of the way down the page). Thank you. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Click this sentence for Hosting Rules and Winners List. Click this sentence for Discussion of Rules thread. __________________ There's no day but today. Last edited by in Japan : 29th of May 2006 (Mon) at 09:32.

23rd of May 2006 (Tue)	#2
Sparky98 Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: East Texas Posts: 921 IMAGE EDITING OK	Homeless Vietnam Vet Posting the Colors at a patriotic concert G3 __________________ Joe 7D

23rd of May 2006 (Tue)	#3
3Dart Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 153	Miles Per Gallon G3 Last edited by 3Dart : 26th of March 2013 (Tue) at 20:46.

28th of May 2006 (Sun)	#8
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28th of May 2006 (Sun)	#9
Terrywoodenpic Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Saddleworth England Posts: 869 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: POTN G-Series Speed Challenge #68 - National Symbols Village Brass Band Competition G3 __________________ Terry_________________________________ Over 60 years in photography wasted money cameras never on film.

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29th of May 2006 (Mon)	#12
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