Image of the Week...Week#6

Entry period will be from Sunday to Sunday, with this week closing on the 28 July.
Only two categories; Portrait and Landscape
Portrait- Anything with eyes, people, animals
Landscape- Country, town, city, sea, abstract, things (water drops, smoke, flowers, candles and so on)

Each category will have a winner each week and this week judged hopefully by Denise, who I think has an eye for detail, creativity and artistic flair.

Then a poll to sort out monthly winners.

Please supply a title for your image and what category you are entering in. Enter as many times as like, old or new images.
Start posting your new shots here.

I'll kick off as per usual and start with.

Portrait Puppy in Space
[img]http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2840/9...c1b077f1_b.jpg
Ridgies_5 by Steve's Life, on Flickr[/img]

Thanks for viewing.

Landscape: Schiehallion and Loch Rannoch
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5524/9...2ed07629_b.jpg
Schiehallion and Loch Rannoch by Andrew Stringer, on Flickr

Portrait: Hedgehog
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5499/9...130960b6_b.jpg
European Hedgehog by Andrew Stringer, on Flickr

Don't worry, Steve, the cute puppy is bound to win the portrait category if Denise is judging!

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Originally Posted by Steve U

Each category will have a winner each week and this week judged hopefully by Denise, who I think has an eye for detail, creativity and artistic flair.

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Thank you so much, Steve! This is going to be a lot of fun and I am really looking forward to seeing all of the entries! Lay them on me, guys! :)

Landscape entry #1 "Treasure Island"

http://joeleadephotography.zenfolio....60341528-5.jpg

Landscape Entry #2 "Ruins of Kentucky"

http://joeleadephotography.zenfolio....09157760-5.jpg

Portrait Entry #1 "Mother-in-Law turns 94"

At 94 she is remarkable. If you ask her "How are you?" She invariably replies with a smile "I'm hangin' in there!"

She remains gracious and is still finding joy in the simple, everyday things that life has to offer. She especially likes my bird pictures:)

I'm a lucky man to have known her.

http://joeleadephotography.zenfolio....17832519-5.jpg

This is not even in the same league as Sean's fireworks picture a couple of weeks ago. It was my first attempt at fireworks while trying to capture both the show and some of the surrounding environment. I learned that I was too close without a wide enough lens and that long exposures to capture the trees don't lend themselves to fireworks shows that have multiple blasts per second. I chalk this up to a slow learning process that comes around once per year for me. Anyway, after a long day of hiking out from a backpacking trip, this was just the way to finish off the night with my wife and kids.

Title: Nightcap
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3786/9...fa553357_b.jpg
Nightcap by B_R_T, on Flickr

Portrait: The Lady and I
We went out to Fort Foster in Kittery Maine and she was begging for me to take a picture of us. Set up the tripod and the timer and jumped into the picture.
http://i.minus.com/iQsyRjGG2rQyu.jpg

A sea landscape from a recent vacation trip:

"Sailing"
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3820/9...38792436_b.jpg

A portrait shot from a hike today:

"Wow, what a lens!"
Hoary Marmot, Kootenay National Park, British Columbia
Canon 1DX, 70-200 f/2.8 LII with 1.4 TC
1/640 sec @ f/7.1, ISO 400

http://www.huyerperspectives.com/Nat...A39Q6144-L.jpg

There goes any chances any of us had at winning the portrait portion. That shot is incredible Jonathan!

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Originally Posted by Jonathan Huyer

A portrait shot from a hike today:

"Wow, what a lens!"
Hoary Marmot, Kootenay National Park, British Columbia
Canon 1DX, 70-200 f/2.8 LII with 1.4 TC
1/640 sec @ f/7.1, ISO 400

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Somehow that is not the expression I would have come up with - something more akin to Hey! get off my rocks.... :)

"North Church"
Portsmouth, NH

http://i.minus.com/ibwNlsiQ0VkXyd.jpg

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Originally Posted by Busted Knuckles

Somehow that is not the expression I would have come up with - something more akin to Hey! get off my rocks.... :)

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Yes that would probably suit it better, given the expression! The marmot was actually letting out a piercing whistle, which was incredibly loud. But it wasn't annoyed by my being there... it sat down and sunned itself shortly thereafter.

David thanks for your comment! Your church shot is awesome... The lighting is very dramatic, especially with the moon. You were obviously up late!

Portrait
Title: "Fairway Fiend"

http://4mozasmiles.smugmug.com/Favor...it-2_HDR-M.jpg

Yessir, I got out of work at 230am and had my camera gear on me because I was at the beach prior. That church is spotlighted throughout the night and it was on my route home so I figured, "Why not?" I was just lucky to catch the moon when I did. There was barely any breaks in the clouds.

Sometimes it pays off to always have your gear with you. My stuff might qualify for having done the most trips (to and from work) without seeing any use, but there were these few occasions where I was glad I had it with me :-)

Great shots everyone! The "Fairway Fiend" is great - what a subject.

I think we'll call it a week here and let Denise sort out her two finalists.

Everyone's entries are all winners IMO so choosing only one for each category is not easy! I have it narrowed down some at least and will post the finalists shortly.

It was tough deciding, especially when you throw a puppy into the mix!

For this week's finalists I choose, for the Portrait Category, Joel's "Mother-In-Law turns 94". IMO, portrait photography is all about capturing those important memories, and this is a wonderful portrait to be cherished forever.

For the Landscape Category, David's "North Church". This is a phenomenal nighttime shot. Composition, lighting and detail is really superb! Congrats to both finalists and thank you for having me as this weeks judge.

Thank you Denise, wasn't quite expecting that. I thought Joel had the landscape category locked down with his entry. Fantastic entries by everyone though! I'm sure this week was hard to judge. Congratulations to Joel as well!

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Originally Posted by DavidWare

Thank you Denise, wasn't quite expecting that. I thought Joel had the landscape category locked down with his entry. Fantastic entries by everyone though! I'm sure this week was hard to judge. Congratulations to Joel as well!

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While I did really like both of Joel's landscape pictures (especially the second), yours is special and really deserve to be this week pick. Congrats on a great shot.

Thanks! I really love this picture too:)

Some great entries everyone and congrats to David and Joel....both very well earned.

Yes well done to you David, you are prolific and your shots are of a high quality, it's been fun watching your progression and development, so congrats and keep up the great work.
And Joel, your shot was beautiful, I loved the attached story and the sentiments expressed, just a beautiful image and moment.

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Originally Posted by Steve U

Yes well done to you David, you are prolific and your shots are of a high quality, it's been fun watching your progression and development, so congrats and keep up the great work.
And Joel, your shot was beautiful, I loved the attached story and the sentiments expressed, just a beautiful image and moment.

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I agree wholeheartedly with this... congrats to both! I do love that portrait shot, it is very well done and evokes many sentimental emotions.

Congrats to the picks this week! All of the photos from this week, as past weeks, were great. I didn't envy your task this week Denise!

Thanks for all the kind words everyone!

nice picture..