POTY 2011 Sponsored By: Vision Graphix - Round 7 - Gettin' Wet! (Discussion)

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Welcome to the 2011 Talk|Photography Photographer Of The Year Competition.

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Vision Graphix will provide a print of the winning image for the winner each month


This year, the themes are designed to make you think, to encourage the imagination.

The deadline for entries is the 11:59pm on the last day of the month, shortly after that a POLL will be made for you to vote for you favourite entries that month. This process will then repeat each month with a leader board being published after each round. The winner of each month will receive a prize (this will be announced each month). The member with the most votes at the end of the year will win the coveted TP POTY Trophy.



So on with the competition;

The theme for JULY is:
'GETTIN' WET!'

On the water, by the water, in the water. Make a Splash.


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Please take a moment to read the Rules and Guidelines (http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=280717). before entering, also paying close attention to the following :

* Please note that any photos submitted must not be, or have been, shown on these forums before.
* From this year, no 'placeholders' will be permitted so enter carefully. Once you have placed an entry, you will not be able to replace it.
* To disqualify an image, we simply edit the post, removing the image in question, replacing it with a Staff message.If your entry has been disqualified due to image sizes, you may re-edit your post with a resized version of the same photo. This must be done by the closing date. All disqualified images that haven't been sorted by the closing date will be left out of the vote and marked VOID in the poll.
* If anyone wishes to bring one of the images to the attention of the staff for this or whatever reason, then please use the RTM button under the post in question (It looks like this http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/images/custom_blue/buttons/report.gif).

This thread is for DISCUSSION only do NOT post any entries in here. The Entries thread will be started on the first day of the month.

[Doog]

Oh why couldn't this theme have been this month?:bang: I've already got a selection of shots I could have used:(

[Loopy]

Oh why couldn't this theme have been this month?:bang: I've already got a selection of shots I could have used:(

LOL, that's the way of it. I think I might actually have something I could do with this one but it may be a bit twee. :thinking:

[Molly47]

I could have got hundreds today in Manchester, it poured with rain as I'm sure it has in many places :(

[Lisa]

Looking forward to this one :thumbs:

[CrazyJay]

This one sounds like it could be a lot of fun - (hazardous maybe, but fun!!!!) :lol:

[MJ Stebbings]

Ok, June... Right up my street.... July..... stumped :lol:

[leftcurl]

that sounds like downright filth to me.... it's not just me is it? Please tell me it isn't :suspect:

[DeeJay]

that sounds like downright filth to me.... it's not just me is it? Please tell me it isn't :suspect:

I didn't want to be the first to say anything but that was my first thought when I saw the subject title this morning! :eek:

[stupar]

I thought it too but fought hard not to be the first to say it.

Leigh you filthy filthy boy! Always got to lower the tone.

[vixmix]

I have HUNDREDS of pictures of my ocean going Labradors. This could be a good month for them then as I can see they are going to get PLENTY beach time - which as many of you know, second only to food is a labrador's favorite thing :)

http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/rr132/VixMix999/posted%20pictures/IMG_0008.jpg
This picture was taken in June last year.

[MJ Stebbings]

I actually think i've had an idea for this :D
Now, its just a case of if I can pull it off :lol:

[CrazyJay]

I think I may have come up with just the right idea for this - It literally came to me by accident. :lol:

[nom nom de plume]

good theme. Will have to put my thinking (shower) cap on

[maninsuitcase]

I have an idea, now all I need is:

A sunny day
A hide
A bigma
the kids to leave me alone!


Back to the drawing board then.

[Graham00]

After Monday be ready, there could be storms coming.....

[MJ Stebbings]

This is gunna be fun!

[SamuelSlade007]

i'll have to ponder this one... i'm not getting my boxes wet for just any old shot! :naughty:

[littlemonster]

Hmm I've gone obvious.


And got in before anyone else was as unimaginative :D

[CrazyJay]

Well. Ryan's beaten me to the post this time round. I think I've got my picture done, I just need to work out how to put it together.

[Spooky]

Got my pic done and dusted last night. I was going to hold off posting until Jack's christening next week but him spashing about in the bath was too good an opportunity to miss.

He looks marginally wet and I got soaked; 'gettin wet' was achieved on both counts.

Spooks

[zarozinia]

Well this month I think I took the theme tooo seriously, my model got wet which was the intention, then I got soaked up to the shoulders by a ra[pid incoming tide - luckily saving my camera held up high above the waves, but my poor phone died its death from the manky muddy saltwater near Weston - it was a chilly and wet drive home lol.
Had to share a couple of our out takes with you all -
http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii267/AngiNelson/IMG_3510s.jpg
http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii267/AngiNelson/IMG_3532crops.jpg

[Spooky]

These are very amusing out-takes; the perils of shooting in the cold sea eh!!! Sorry to hear about your phone - hope you were able to retrieve any valuable data.

Spooks

[CrazyJay]

Any ideas when we will be getting a glimpse of the new title? - I'm out this weekend, and if it's something that would fit with where I'm going, I could tailor a shot to suit.

[TheBigYin]

It's usually announced just after the polling closes for the prior month... so - probably tomorrow morning.

[CrazyJay]

It's usually announced just after the polling closes for the prior month... so - probably tomorrow morning.

:thumbs: Cheers BY.

I think, because I got my shot in so early this time round, that I'm champing at the bit to get going again. :lol:

[CrazyJay]

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http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii267/AngiNelson/IMG_3510s.jpg


Oh the temptation to put in a speach bubble saying..... "SHAAAARK!!!!!"

[stokes]

my first entry to this competition, and its in :)

[BiggBadBri]

my first entry to this competition, and its in :)

Mine too :)

[jollyjack]

Well thats my image in for this month, I decided to step out of the box alittle this month and be out of my confort zone and not do a seascape image and take the theme to its word like zarozinia has done and got wet myself by jumping into the swimming pool in the back garden and try some underwater photography with my youngest playing her part.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6030/5922038453_8c27043d44_z.jpg

[zarozinia]

Well thats my image in for this month, I decided to step out of the box alittle this month and be out of my confort zone and not do a seascape image and take the theme to its word like zarozinia has done and got wet myself by jumping into the swimming pool in the back garden and try some underwater photography with my youngest playing her part.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6030/5922038453_8c27043d44_z.jpg

That looks like fun ;)

[jollyjack]

it was great fun, and it has made me thinking about getting a case for my nikon and having a go at other stuff like this, because this is a waterproof compact that i used for this months image and would love to see what better quality the pictures would be using the case and a nikon DSLR, its just a little expensive.

[stupar]

it was great fun, and it has made me thinking about getting a case for my nikon and having a go at other stuff like this, because this is a waterproof compact that i used for this months image and would love to see what better quality the pictures would be using the case and a nikon DSLR, its just a little expensive.

A guy I work beside is a Diver/underwater photographer. He uses a Nikon D70 & D80 with full housings which yes your right, are certainly not cheap. He quoted that it will be some time before he gets a housing for his D90.

If you need any further info give me a shout and I can ask him any questions on your behalf.

[jollyjack]

A guy I work beside is a Diver/underwater photographer. He uses a Nikon D70 & D80 with full housings which yes your right, are certainly not cheap. He quoted that it will be some time before he gets a housing for his D90.

If you need any further info give me a shout and I can ask him any questions on your behalf.

Cheers for that m8, I will when I think of something.

[leftcurl]

i got a waterproof case for my camera last year for my birthday (i didn't ask for it - but i guess people just think it would be useful to me). It was about £70 and is really just for just under the surface stuff like Jon's shot.
i've just not used it yet because a) not too sure if i trust it 100% and b) not too sure if i trust it 100% :gag:

it has locking clasps on what is basically a thick plastic bag with a housing for a lens in hard plastic. i've locked the bag when empty and put in the sink full of water and no leakage or bubbles... so i guess i'll just have to go for it :bonk:

[MJ Stebbings]

so i guess i'll just have to go for it :bonk:

You're a braver man than I am :lol:

[Doog]

I was going to post here saying how unfortunate I am this week as I'm doing a course which could provide good subject matter. Unfortunately it's just not practical to have my DSLR with me. I then noticed this shot in the entries thread which means I would have been too late anyway.:lol:

http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showpost.php?p=3838554&postcount=19

[michael23]

That's mine in!

[leftcurl]

well for those who haven't submitted an entry yet (including me)... there's enough rain knocking about right now to make every shot you take fit the theme (outdoors). I tried a few options at the weekend, but all were things i spotted in passing not things i'd actually planned to shoot :bonk:

[stupar]

I genuinely don't know what to shoot and the clock is ticking.
Camera is coming into work with me every day this week on the off chance I can catch something to or from the job.

[TheBigYin]

Went out yesterday, and forced myself to shoot something out of my comfort zone - a shot with people in. Came home, fairly chuffed, only to look in the entries thread and realise that someone had already posted a far superior shot on a similar theme. :bonk:

Looking more and more like i'll be failing this month :(

[DeeJay]

Shot something on Saturday which I am pretty happy with, just need some PP now and to post it up.... :suspect:

[Alan Clogwyn]

Is anyone else shooting this on film? There is so much that can go wrong for my entry this month I'm just praying it all goes well!

[TheBigYin]

Even I'm not mad enough to try and shoot an entire POTY competition on film Alan... I think I took maybe 4 out of 12 last year, but haven't managed any this year so far!

[Alan Clogwyn]

This'll be the first from me on film. I could have done it with Digital, but I just don't want to!

[stupar]

This'll be the first from me on film. I could have done it with Digital, but I just don't want to!

Finally got an entry in.
Glad it's done. Can think clearly for the next challenge which I have a fair few ideas for.

[Sectionate]

Last night was a good night for this theme. Now to select, process and upload.

[Sectionate]

One up from me

[EwoodBlue]

Just entered one for me too.

[Alan Clogwyn]

This is going to be one hard month to judge!

[TheBigYin]

not as hard as it's being to shoot for!

[Buck]

I'm the same. One week to go and my creative side is stumped! Will need to think a little harder. 7 days to go <gulp>

[DeeJay]

I'm in now too!

[TheBigYin]

Well - I'm in. Decided to step outside my comfort zone and actually take a picture with people in it for once! If I ever include people in a shot, they're almost always either an accident, or carefully positioned bits of "moveable foreground interest" provided by mates, so actually shooting normal people going about their Sunday afternoon drowning was a bit of a stretch for me,

Local "Yacht Club" were having their regular Sunday afternoon races, and the pair i the photo came a box of tricks after rounding the #9 marker, right in front of the Clubhouse. Really considerate of them I thought. I ended up with a shot for the competition, and the bloke ended up with a bag of crisps for his Sunday Dinner after Dunking the Wife in the water for half a hour! They were actually close enough to land to hear her screeching at him :lol:

[vixmix]

I stuck with my original idea with my Labradors. They *LOVE* water, especially Bo (with the ball in his mouth) so there really only was one way I was going with this. The picture I posted is exactly what "Gettin' Wet" means to me :).

I had a fabulous time down the beach with my dogs and their friends. It was really hard picking which image to use! I even got a tan in the few short days of the Scottish Summer. This has been the best theme for me so far, because it was so much fun to shoot and I got to spend time with my dogs, their friends and my friends. There was BBQ's and beer on the beach. All in the name of POTY!

All in all I had 4 days on the beach with the dogs. Anyone of a doggy persuasion who wants to look at the rest of the set, please do swing by my Flickr and have a nosy.


Thanks BigYin! I remembered that the reason I was doing POTY was to give me inspiration for and a reason to go out and take pictures. For me this is about getting experience and as it is a hobby then it should be enjoyable. Every picture from the shoot were happy ones and just looking at them make me smile.

[TheBigYin]

I guess that's what we need to keep in mind with the monthly topics here - some will suit one person down to the ground, whilst scaring another up a tree!

It's great to hear from Vikki how well it suited her, and how much she enjoyed it. Because at the end of the day, the POTY is really about getting people out there - shooting pictures - and striving to take the best photograph within the theme that they can.

Okay - it's nice if people also agree with you that it's a good picture - it's even better if they vote for you, but the two important things you should take out of any months competition are that you've taken the best shot you were able to do, and that you enjoyed the process of taking it. :)

[Chris Owen]

Because at the end of the day, the POTY is really about getting people out there - shooting pictures - and striving to take the best photograph within the theme that they can.

I couldn't agree more there. I dont think I would have ever tried what I did this month or get up at 5 am for the "Be Still" Theme or stay up till gone 2 am for the "Lights Camera Action" theme. I'm so glad I started to enter this year (even though it seems to have taken over my life) it certainly has made my photography much more interesting and challenging. Shooting people in a studio or the same old ND sunsets can get a little boring :)

[TheBigYin]

I couldn't agree more there. I dont think I would have ever tried what I did this month or get up at 5 am for the "Be Still" Theme or stay up till gone 2 am for the "Lights Camera Action" theme. I'm so glad I started to enter this year (even though it seems to have taken over my life) it certainly has made my photography much more interesting and challenging. Shooting people in a studio or the same old ND sunsets can get a little boring :)

You're not kidding there - if someone would have said I'd have created a Rembrandt style still life, or faked a mortuary, and climbed up onto a trolley with a toe-tag on my cold blue feet just for a photograph, I'd have laughed in their face!

[uniquegardens]

A slightly sour note for me, my photography is on hold for a while, Ill try and post something for this months comp but may not be able...

I managed to roll over on my ankle (ouch), :bang: returned from Doctors and A&E, I have torn 3 ligaments in my ankle and now on crutches for the next 3 weeks plus.

Life is great!!!!!!


Graham.

[Lisa]

Well i have something that 'will do' but not something im proud of or want to use but haven't been in the mood to take pics due to a few things. Was looking forward to this theme too, will see what i get over the next few days then ill have to put something up before i miss the cut off!

[specialman]

I thought I'd use my everyday job as my route into this month's comp, so it's another fishing-related shot from me. :)

[leftcurl]

i was supposed to be on the Liverpool meet today at the docks where i was hoping to find plenty of 'gettin wet' opportunities! Instead i'm sat here at work gnawing my desk in frustration!

But i have a plan! Hopefully get out later to put it to the test!

[Lisa]

Well that's mine in. On to next month!

[TheBigYin]

Gratuitous Thread Bump Time

Just a reminder - in case it's slipped your attention, Ladies and Gentlemen, but entries close for this months challenge at Midnight Tomorrow (Sunday 31st July) Still plenty of time to get something shot and posted (though anyone working on Film is going to have to get a bit of a wiggle on ;))

[blondie606]

Well...thats mine in...finally :D

Took loads of shots today....then couldn't decide which , if any where good enough:bonk:

Got a couple of ideas for next month...now just gotta try n pull 'em off :lol:

[HopefulM]

mines in.... with the usual subject! :lol:

[uniquegardens]

That was hard work, but I finally made it in...Phew!!!!!!

Uninsipring I know but its better than nothing at all.

[vixmix]

i was supposed to be on the Liverpool meet today at the docks where i was hoping to find plenty of 'gettin wet' opportunities! Instead i'm sat here at work gnawing my desk in frustration!

But i have a plan! Hopefully get out later to put it to the test!

You just love getting in there on the last day don'tcha? :D

What's the plan? Wife, garden & watering can :lol:

[CrazyJay]

Wow. Once again the standard of entries is very, very high. There's quite a lot in here that I would have loved to make comment on (IN A GOOD WAY!) had they been in the regular forums, but obviously have had to hold my tongue.

I think I may have bitten off more than I can chew with the next challenge, and may have to rethink my original idea.

[TheBigYin]

I think I may have bitten off more than I can chew with the next challenge, and may have to rethink my original idea.

I hope you've finished thinking, and shooting at the moment, Jerry, there's not long left now ;)

[CrazyJay]

I hope you've finished thinking, and shooting at the moment, Jerry, there's not long left now ;)

I've got a whole month......:thumbs:
I finished my 'Gettin' Wet' image and posted it right near the start of the month. It's the 'Feelin' The Heat' project I'm trying to work out at the moment.

I've got the props, I just don't know how to make it work yet.:thinking:

[TheBigYin]

I never seem to get around to starting work on the current month topic until after I've got the leaderboard put to bed for the prior month. Mainly due to lack of ideas over the last couple of months, It has to be said.

[Buck]

Well that's mine in at last, and last minute (again!) My plan A didn't work out. Neither did Plan B so Plan C executed this afternoon.

At least my entries in before Leigh again - I thought I was last minute but I think he may be even more so!

[Vulkan75]

Skin And teeth come to mind.....Phew!!:eek:

[TheBigYin]

Ahhh, plenty of time yet Alex ;) Another hour at least :lol:

[leftcurl]

plenty of time indeed!

i took my pic yesterday.. but had friends round for a bbq since 3pm.... they've just left now (24 San Miguel later) so i can begin to edit my entry just in time :D

[leftcurl]

You just love getting in there on the last day don'tcha? :D

What's the plan? Wife, garden & watering can :lol:

i thrive on the pressure!! in fact i'm not going to visit this thread at all now until the last day in september when i will have a look to find out the theme for that month....bring it on :bonk:

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Voting here (http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=340601)