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POTN #487 -- Night Photography

 
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Sep 08, 2017 14:11 |  #1

The theme for this challenge is NIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY. The topic includes the Moon, stars - the Milky Way or some aurora.

To submit an entry, click Post Reply and put your photo name and camera model in the Subject line, or in the body text of your entry.
Post until Tuesday at 12 noon GMT, Sep 12, 2017.
Voting starts Tuesday at 12 noon GMT, Sep 12, 2017.
Vote until Thursday midnight GMT, Sep 14, 2017.

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1. Camera -- Any Canon PowerShot Series Camera (SD-series, ELPH, IXUS, SX-series, D-series, A-series, S1/2, & S-series only ... No Pro 1's or G-Series!!!)
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 -- Photos must be no larger than 1280 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 optional.
*Camera model.
*EXIF data, if you like.
6. Commenting:
*No commenting on photos by anyone, including the photographer until voting is closed.
*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.
8. Hosting & Resizing -- If you need assistance readying your image for entry, please PM either a moderator, or the person running this week's challenge.

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*The person running this week's contest breaks any tie.
*New Topic ... Posted as soon as possible after winning.
*Posting Starts ... Right after topic is announced.
*Winner's Announcement ... As soon as possible after voting closes.
*Winner chooses new contest topic and starts the next challenge as soon as possible.


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Sep 10, 2017 20:58 |  #2

Here's the San Francisco Ferry Building from an evening visit a couple years ago (SX710 HS)

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Sep 11, 2017 15:36 |  #3

Out on a sailboat race that ended after dark because of no wind, looking back some boats behind us may have been hit. Shot with my SD990

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Sep 11, 2017 16:51 |  #4

Moon Shot -- SX50

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Sep 12, 2017 09:45 |  #5

It's time:

1) hnikesch
2) OldCrow
3) OhioHick


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Sep 12, 2017 09:48 |  #6

1) hnikesch

2) OhioHick


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Sep 12, 2017 14:16 |  #7

1) hnikesch
2) OhioHick
3) OldCrow


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Sep 12, 2017 18:43 |  #8

1 hnikesch
2 OldCrow
3 OhioHick


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Sep 14, 2017 19:50 |  #9

And the winners are:

1) hnikesch (12)
2) IhioHick (6)
3) OldCrow (5)

Congratulations!

Hans, four number 1 votes = WINNER!

Well done!


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Sep 14, 2017 20:05 |  #10

Congratulations Hans on the clean sweep.

Well done Ohio.


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Sep 14, 2017 21:07 |  #11

Thanks, sorry I've been without internet will start New challenge tomorrow afternoon


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Sep 22, 2017 20:06 |  #12

You know, I did not read the full topic description for this one. :oops:  :p


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