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Please vote for your favourite "Outdoor Self Portrait" Photograph below

Entry 1
- 2 (6.3%)
Entry 2
- 5 (15.6%)
Entry 3
- 2 (6.3%)
Entry 4
- 3 (9.4%)
Entry 5
- 10 (31.3%)
Entry 6
- 0 (0%)
Entry 7
- 2 (6.3%)
Entry 8
- 1 (3.1%)
Entry 9
- 5 (15.6%)
Entry 10
- 2 (6.3%)

Total Members Voted: 31

Voting closed: October 08, 2011


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Author Topic: MONTHLY PHOTO COMPETITION GALLERY - SEPTEMBER 2011  (Read 19985 times)

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Re: MONTHLY PHOTO COMPETITION GALLERY - SEPTEMBER 2011
« Reply #15 on: October 05, 2011 »

Some cracking entries there, it's gonna be another tight one this month!

Indeed it will. I hope the next topic is a good one aswell.
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Re: MONTHLY PHOTO COMPETITION GALLERY - SEPTEMBER 2011
« Reply #16 on: October 05, 2011 »

i really liked two pics one for the shot the other for the fun side of riding with no hands  :D
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Re: MONTHLY PHOTO COMPETITION GALLERY - SEPTEMBER 2011
« Reply #17 on: October 05, 2011 »

i love the fact that no-one understands the actual definition of portrait!

i know its just a bit of fun guys , but honestly i love seeing the pics each month and wondering how the flip the title is going to be interpreted by some.

vaguely is the norm lol lol


cant wait till next month..... ;D
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Re: MONTHLY PHOTO COMPETITION GALLERY - SEPTEMBER 2011
« Reply #18 on: October 05, 2011 »

i love the fact that no-one understands the actual definition of portrait!

i know its just a bit of fun guys , but honestly i love seeing the pics each month and wondering how the flip the title is going to be interpreted by some.

vaguely is the norm lol lol


cant wait till next month..... ;D

 is that you Mario Tesstino  ;) . I think it's all the fun about the competition everyone can add a photo with any equipment and any ideas with out being judged too harshly and learning from the process
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Re: MONTHLY PHOTO COMPETITION GALLERY - SEPTEMBER 2011
« Reply #19 on: October 06, 2011 »

My pic was taken on Easter Sunday.. best day i ever had in the mournes.. firstly because it was the first day i had an all day 'free' pass from the hubby and children :) and secondly because it was such a peaceful beautiful day (although you would never tell by the pic) having my tea an wondering if id ever overcome my fear of heights enough that id be able to look over the 'wee' ledge i was looking at, i had a now or never moment.. set the camera to landscape and 30 second timer, ran like the clappers and stood like an eejit as long as i could.. its nice to have the pic,,  cause ill not be doing that again :O

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Re: MONTHLY PHOTO COMPETITION GALLERY - SEPTEMBER 2011
« Reply #20 on: October 06, 2011 »

I think that in some ways you need to play by the title and others you dont.

I thought it being self portrait, you had to take it yourself.

I'm not gurning about it, just thought if i didnt need to take the picture myself it would have been another photo I had entered.
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Re: MONTHLY PHOTO COMPETITION GALLERY - SEPTEMBER 2011
« Reply #21 on: October 06, 2011 »

i thought that too oisin, is that not what everyone did? I didnt enter myself this month, but I have to say I prefer the photo comp when you dont know who took what photo, I like trying to figure out who took which one, I think it makes the voting fairer too!

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Re: MONTHLY PHOTO COMPETITION GALLERY - SEPTEMBER 2011
« Reply #22 on: October 06, 2011 »

I think that in some ways you need to play by the title and others you dont.

I thought it being self portrait, you had to take it yourself.

I'm not gurning about it, just thought if i didnt need to take the picture myself it would have been another photo I had entered.

You are right, that was what was said. But never worry its only abit of fun and a £20 cotswold voucher lol
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Re: MONTHLY PHOTO COMPETITION GALLERY - SEPTEMBER 2011
« Reply #23 on: October 06, 2011 »

I completely agree with you, trying to work out who took what is one of the best parts.

i thought that too oisin, is that not what everyone did? I didnt enter myself this month, but I have to say I prefer the photo comp when you dont know who took what photo, I like trying to figure out who took which one, I think it makes the voting fairer too!

Only a £20 Cotswold voucher? I wouldnt be suprised if some people on here would give an arm and a leg for that.  :D
But never worry its only abit of fun and a £20 cotswold voucher lol

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Re: MONTHLY PHOTO COMPETITION GALLERY - SEPTEMBER 2011
« Reply #24 on: October 06, 2011 »

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I thought it being self portrait, you had to take it yourself. 

That was the idea behind the title, I hoped to make people think about their picture in a different way than usual, and I love the range of entries, must say I prefer the ones were you can't quite be sure who was in the pic but with a few clues you can guess. Wait til you see next months topic if I win ;D
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Re: MONTHLY PHOTO COMPETITION GALLERY - SEPTEMBER 2011
« Reply #25 on: October 06, 2011 »

What a healthy debate, if slightly incited. Let me just clear things up as I see it...

Portrait:
noun
1 a painting, drawing, photograph, or engraving of a person, esp. one depicting only the face or head and shoulders.
• a representation or impression of someone or something in language or on film : the writer builds up a full and fascinating portrait of a community.

Although it most definitely applies to a head & shoulders* image, the primary meaning is a representation of the person. If they were all head & shoulders images, you are reduced to judging on 3 criteria: technical lighting and pose, physical appearance, and character representation. The first is hard to achieve by amateurs, esp. in the outdoors, the second is subjective and shallow, and the third is difficult as we don't know each other the same amount or that well even... and being a self-portrait, we may not even know ourselves that well to capture something subtle in our expression.
Indeed, the outdoor self-portrait allows us to present ourselves with a wider palette of the full body, in a particular environment (location & condition), interacting in a particular way. Being prominent, or less so is a strong factor in our representation. The 'self' part may imply that we 'take' the image ourselves, and this is often the easiest way to ensure our vision, but really it must only mean that we 'make' the image ourselves. Whether the shutter is released by a timer, signal or automaton hiking partner is irrelevant when all the factors up that point have been considered.

There is a secondary meaning regarding a vertical format of the image, but that is common usage due to the preferred aesthetic composition of the head & shoulders portrait. True expression is free, baby.

I rest my case.

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Re: MONTHLY PHOTO COMPETITION GALLERY - SEPTEMBER 2011
« Reply #26 on: October 06, 2011 »

Some really great photos this month, well done to everyone  :)
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Re: MONTHLY PHOTO COMPETITION GALLERY - SEPTEMBER 2011
« Reply #27 on: October 07, 2011 »

Some will agree with my actions, and some wont, but I have edited this months photo comp thread in a way which has hopefully retained everyone's personal opinion, without all the negative vibes that goes against the nature of this competition.

Everyone is entitled to their opinion and that is what the voting system is for.  If you don't like a photo, or it's interpretation, you don't have to vote for it.  The winner will be the one who pleases the most members with their image... Simple as  :)

The photo comp is a great opportunity for NI-Wild Members to get their work displayed and most members would agree that it is a lot of fun each month viewing and voting for your favourite.

Personally, I really enjoyed this months because it was a great chance get a look at our budding photographers in their outdoor environment.

I think when the competition gets to the stage were I have to start turning away entries because they are not sticking to theme exactly then it will be time to wrap up the competition.

Let's keep this monthly competition running in the spirit it was intended.

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Re: MONTHLY PHOTO COMPETITION GALLERY - SEPTEMBER 2011
« Reply #28 on: October 08, 2011 »

well done to this months winner, "the mystery man" in the puddle! lol ;D

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Re: MONTHLY PHOTO COMPETITION GALLERY - SEPTEMBER 2011
« Reply #29 on: October 09, 2011 »

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Landyliam

This months winner of the NI-Wild Monthly Photo Competition

Another great photograph and another well deserved win.  As you know, this means you have the privilege of picking Octobers theme too.  I think we're all looking forward to hearing what it's going to be  ;)

Landy, PM me your postal address and I'll get the Cotswold vouchers out to you asap.

Congrats again  :)

Photographers for this months "Self Portrait" shots were:

Entry 1 - Alansrv
Entry 2 - AnnieAnne
Entry 3 - BIC
Entry 4 - Dowser
Entry 5 - Landyliam
Entry 6 - LennyJ
Entry 7 - Oisin
Entry 8 - Paul72
Entry 9 - Twentyclicks
Entry 10 - wrh51

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