Digital Speed Challenge #639 - Hi Tech

This week the theme is Hi Tech-- Anything that makes you think "Hi Tech".

This challenge begins when posted, and ends on Monday, January 25th at midnight GMT. Winner of this challenge will be announced shortly thereafter.

Challenge Rules:

1. Camera: Any DIGITAL CAMERA is allowed, not just DSLR.
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: Please visit Image Posting Rules.
4. Post Processing: Do whatever you like and the host will decide if it works.
5. Posting: ONE PHOTO per photographer per challenge. List camera model & lens used. Post brief EXIF data: ISO, shutter speed and aperture.
6. Commenting: No commenting during challenge. When the posting is closed and a winner declared, comments can be made in this thread.
7. Keep it clean, and both Family and Work safe.
8. Have questions, PM me.
9. Have lots of FUN!

* THE WINNER ALWAYS SETS THE THEME FOR THE NEXT CHALLENGE, POSTS IT AND JUDGES IT - BE PREPARED!

A 2 TB memory stick.

Very low-energy permanent bottle labelling machines

Does this qualify: my beloved iPhone?

Taken with R6+RF 50/1.8 STM

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Renewable Energy
Canon 6Dii, 70-300L

Mean Green Machine

Hi Tech ca. 1985

Okay, a decent turnout this week. Let's see what the judge thinks:

OldCrow - A 2 TB memory stick
This stylized USB drive reminded me of a Star Trek TNG communicator at first glance. I like the stylistic ripples molded into the rectangular drive surrounded by the circular keyring, all of this against a bright blue background. One nit - I wish the keyring could be rotated about 15 degrees CCW to hide the single-thickness area. Nicely done!

Stiga - Very low-energy permanent bottle labelling machines
Try saying THAT ten times quickly! A well-framed and exposed shot of some Hi-tech machinery.

Levina - my beloved iPhone
Artistic treatment of a beloved Hi-tech device. The natural lighting on all of the angular surfaces makes this an interesting shot to enjoy. Bonus point for the angled copyright. Nicely done!

drsilver - Renewable Energy
Three Hi-tech windmills against an interestingly-lit swirly cloud layer makes for a very interesting photo of Hi-tech versus Nature tech. A couple of nits: the nearest windmill is not separated from the middle windmill (I'm a big fan of separation of subjects), and the distracting non-windmill technology. Still, admirable shot!

dilorenzo1954 - Mean Green Machine
I had to Google this and I still don't know what it is. I did find out that Pollak is a manufacturer of switches. A well-framed and exposed shot of some sort of Hi-tech machinery.

RDWP - Hi Tech ca. 1985
Computer board of some sort. Doesn't look like a PC board to me. A well-framed and exposed shot.

Now the results: this weeks' winner is... OldCrow (Don). This vibrant image jumped out at me thanks to the bright, colorful background and the simple yet interesting subject. Great job Don! <golf clap>

Honorable Mention goes to Levina with her artistic treatment of a cell phone.

Thanks to everyone for submitting photos!

Roger

Thanks for the HM, Roger.
And congrats, Don!!

Also @drsilver: loved that shot.

Thanks for the nod Roger. I appreciate all your comments on the submissions. Nicely done everyone

Welcome aboard drsilver. Looking forward to your continued participation.

I'll get the next challenge up ASAP after I chosef a topic.

Congrats Don and Levina!

And...that mysterious green panel is the switch array to a John Deere combine

Congrats to Don - I really like that shot too. And all participants - all good images.

rwmson wrote in post #19186376
RDWP - Hi Tech ca. 1985
Computer board of some sort. Doesn't look like a PC board to me. A well-framed and exposed shot.
Roger

Thanks Roger. It is a PC board - an old Intel 80286. Big step up from the i8088. CPU sitting under the silver cover boasting a blazing 10 Megahertz clock speed.

have you got a new topic posted yet?

New challenge is here: https://photography-on-the.net …/showthread.php​?t=1519698