July Photography Competition

[Spark]

I love Mikes

 

[SharkyUK]

I'll use the following as my entry.

ENTRY

Carnation in water by SharkyUK, on Flickr

 

[Andy.]

Nice colours/ contrast! Very crisp.

 

[adele_90]

ENTRY

Untitled by adele_90, on Flickr

 

[dk]

I'm not sure many of the photos are actually following the theme, but maybe it's the way I'm interpreting the theme?

 

[jenic]

I'm not sure many of the photos are actually following the theme, but maybe it's the way I'm interpreting the theme?

Which is why everyone should take into account the theme when voting, before even considering the quality of the photo.

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

ENTRY

 

[Brazo]

I really like that evil giraffe, if it wasnt for the blown highlights in the bokeh that would be my fave thus far

 

[Brazo]

I'm not sure many of the photos are actually following the theme, but maybe it's the way I'm interpreting the theme?

I agree and if you Google minimalist art/photography you will see that your own pic isn't minimal either.

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

I really like that evil giraffe, if it wasnt for the blown highlights in the bokeh that would be my fave thus far

That's the gap in the trees but thanks I still suck at photography haha !

 

[Derelict-UK]

Entry:

 

[dk]

I agree and if you Google minimalist art/photography you will see that your own pic isn't minimal either.

doesn't get much more minimal that a barron white disc on a black background though, compared to some of the other stuff in here!

 

[Brazo]

doesn't get much more minimal that a barron white disc on a black background though, compared to some of the other stuff in here!

Firstly apologies my initial reply was tapped out in a hurry on a phone and reads far more harsh than I wanted it too!

Secondly heres a nice example of what I was trying to convey, nicked from google, image by Laura Ruth

 

[dk]

I can't see the picture

 

[bully]

What about if everyone puts their thinking behind the shots they have posted too?

I know we are all supposed to "get" the shots but judging by David and Brazos posts everyone doesn't. I don't either in fairness and it would be nice to have the reasons, we are all different.

Thinking behind mine is that Art Deco type architecture is considered minimalist. There are quite a few stunning buildings here which would be perfect but a bit obvious. Ze German tower I posted is Art deco esque in my opinion of course. No way will I win as there are some fan fcuking tastic shots in here but I wanted to be different.

 

[Brazo]

^^Minimalism is an art movement in itself, tbh i'm really struggling this month

 

[Brazo]

I can't see the picture

Very, very strange!

ok not working for some reason, google 'Minimal Moon Photography' and its the pastel blue shot with a tiny moon and a bird

 

[bully]

^^Minimalism is an art movement in itself, tbh i'm really struggling this month

I am too, not that happy with my shot or idea. Camera out yesterday and didnt take one picture as nothing struck me.

 

[SharkyUK]

What about if everyone puts their thinking behind the shots they have posted too?

^ I think that bully's idea is a good one. Even if it's only a couple or three sentences to describe the thought process beind the shot and/or the reason for the submission.

 

[Brazo]

I think that would help too

 

[dk]

Very, very strange!

ok not working for some reason, google 'Minimal Moon Photography' and its the pastel blue shot with a tiny moon and a bird

Very strange indeed, I searched for it, found it, and thenCaene back in here and now it appears lol.

I see what you are saying, that's bird minimalist, but a lot of similar pics to mine also appear on the google search, personally, I think the moon is minimalist in it's very nature, and on a black background, no stars either etc. I don't know, we should make sure he doesn't win again this time so we can get an easier to judge subject matter

 

[MattT]

Not entered one of these for a while

ENTRY:

Gliding - Southport Airshow 2011 by d35ign, on Flickr
Why do I think it's minimal? Depends really - there's the obvious reason that there's not a whole lot going on in the photo (debatable I know!) but I think it works too as both the glider and the bird are using minimal effort to stay in the air i.e. no engines or flapping. Bit of a reach? haha.

 

[Wick]

Really like that ^

 

[.Adam.]

Superb shot MattT

 

[Tigger]

Some cracking material in here so far

 

[Brazo]

Thats a great shot Matt

 

[MattT]

Superb shot MattT

Really like that ^

Thats a great shot Matt

Thanks guys, appreciate it!

 

[DanFreemanPhoto]

My Bad! Didn't think this theme would be that hard. I agree with defining a minimalist shot is tricky, but it's more about being creative/imaginative with minimal content/subject in the frame.

There are a few in here that are blatantly NOT minimalist at all, but I agree it does come down to personal interpretation somewhat.

 

[ken.leigh]

Entry

fallen flower by ken.leigh, on Flickr

 

[Hutchie]

Entry

just strawb's

i realize it looks pretty busy. but i was trying to buck the trend of gray-scale shots.

 

[Hutchie]

The term "minimalist" is often applied colloquially to designate anything which is spare or stripped to its essentials

.

 

[Brazo]

Ok between these two for me

Pea by Brazo76, on Flickr

Road to No Where by Brazo76, on Flickr

 

[dunganick]

I think this shot sort of meets criteria so lets give it a punt.

Entry.

 

[DB.]

Why the watermark?

 

[dunganick]

I watermark all my images and can't be bothered to remove it.

 

[DanFreemanPhoto]

Great shot Nick, fits well I would say.

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

Minimal photo, yes, maximum amount of tarmac mind.. Where was this taken ?

 

[dunganick]

Donington on the melbourne loop. Great little piece of track. Also produces this photo on occasion:

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

Nice ! East Mid Airport is rather close to the track IIRC !

 

[bully]

Should lose the watermark, not being bothered isn't a great excuse. Nice pictures.