Photo Contest #14 -- Summer Fun

Dr Strangelove · 07-20-2008, 10:15 PM

I have been given the go-ahead to lead the contest since our last organizer has given it a rest. Thanks for all your great work Matthew!

For this contest, we are going to show our best pics of Summer Fun...in the sun, on the water, rolling around in the sand, playing BBQ chef, playing frisbee... whatever you like to do in the summer, so long as it has a summer theme. Post up your best two, with a catchy title, a little story, and your camera info.

Please refer to the usual contest rules by checking the sticky and prior contest intro's. Please feel free to question and comment positively and constructively on other's images so we can all learn to be better photographers. When refering to a pic, please use it's post # so we don't get alot of quoted pics displacing posting space.

As for judging, please PM me if you are interested - as usual, prior winners are given the honor first.

The contest will close in three weeks, at midnight Sunday, August 10, 2008, so charge up those cameras and get to work!

First Prize will be a brand new I-Fish Quickfish donated by Pete and other prizes may be added.

Example:

Thanks for enduring the changeover, I hope I can make this a fun, rewarding, and educational experience for everyone.

Doc

Ryan Pultz · 07-20-2008, 10:29 PM

Awesome Thanks I will have to look around and see what I got rp

konakid · 07-21-2008, 09:47 AM

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Then heres one of my brothers girl friend making a glass float at my old work.I took the pic.

heres a pic of the fire works in my back yard.

these were takin wtih a 17.5 mm olympus for the float it was set on action and for the fire work it was set on sunset. I did alot of experimenting with it over the 4th of july weekend.

konakid · 07-21-2008, 09:51 AM

pics were removed becuase of i had to many

Dr Strangelove · 07-21-2008, 10:01 AM

Issue resolved.

Maddie'sDaddy · 07-21-2008, 10:50 AM

My little Monkey girl !! Barveiw campground swing.

Searching for the elusive bay clam with her cousins ( Netarts Bay)

Canon PowerShot A530 Auto setting

Tulelicious · 07-21-2008, 11:23 AM

Heres a couple from my Trip to North Powder over the 4th of July.

One pick of Myself with my Friends Son out riding 4 wheelers
The other of the rodeo clowns at the Haines Rodeo

Shark Bait · 07-21-2008, 12:02 PM

Taken July 20, 2008:

fishgirl · 07-21-2008, 12:44 PM

Here's my two.....

My son concentrating on his flip-flop in the pool.

And my friend's daughter with her cute piggy tails.

Reel_Big_Fish · 07-21-2008, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shark Bait

Taken July 20, 2008:

That's a pretty cool picture. Did they catch anything?

SPAZZ · 07-21-2008, 01:07 PM

the first one is from the 4th at corbett school

the second one is my 2 kids youngest acting like dinasours

steelhooked · 07-21-2008, 03:00 PM

its been softball until last week.

Cat n Tat's Dusky · 07-21-2008, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shark Bait

Taken July 20, 2008:

That'll be hard to beat!

Shark Bait · 07-21-2008, 07:43 PM

Note to self reading comprehension is fundamental! I missed the part of the instructions above where we could post two of our favorite pics for the contest so here is my second entry:

Both of these balloon pics were taken with a Canon Rebel XTi using automatic settings since this is only the second time that I have had it out. My wonderful Wife made the arrangements for the hot air balloon trip to celebrate our 12th wedding anniversary yesterday (July 20th).

PS:

Thanks for the comments about my first entry. It looks even better in a larger format.

pstutheit · 07-21-2008, 09:23 PM

Here is my entry #1. I call it "Feet."

Pentax k100D, Pentax 50 A 1.7 lens, fastest shutter speed my camera would do (1/4000).

pstutheit · 07-21-2008, 09:26 PM

And here is my entry #2. Nothing says summer like a naked toddler and a juicy peach.

Pentax K100D, Pentax FA 35 lens.

Ryan Pultz · 07-21-2008, 09:31 PM

wow these Shots do far are Just Awesome! rp

ryleysmom · 07-21-2008, 10:05 PM

Here is my first entry.
Ryley and his buddy Chase on the beach. These two have so much fun together.
Camera set to auto.

ryleysmom · 07-21-2008, 10:11 PM

second entry.
again camera set on auto~ works best for me that way.

This is some serious fun, let me tell ya.

Dr Strangelove · 07-21-2008, 10:13 PM

A little officiating is in order so everyone is judged fairly...

... issues resolved. Thanks!

lentz · 07-21-2008, 10:19 PM

This photo was taken at Shore Acres Park. The camera was on auto, nothing fancy.

This was taken at a Mariners game last year. Photo was taken with camera on auto setting.

Ryan Pultz · 07-21-2008, 10:34 PM

here is #1 for the month

Ryan Pultz · 07-21-2008, 10:50 PM

We will go with this for # 2

Dr Strangelove · 07-21-2008, 11:13 PM

Wow, this contest is really shaping up! For a black and white fiend, I'm really liking the colors. The kid shots are wonderful; modern day nostalgia. The composition of the feet and the flyrod are killer. Nice shots everyone, keep 'em coming.

So who wants to be a judge? Send me a PM.

Doc

Shortbus Flashers · 07-22-2008, 06:27 AM

Football!!!

Summer Sand

Joe C · 07-22-2008, 06:29 AM

hey that's pass interference!

Mokai · 07-22-2008, 07:00 AM

Here is my first entry...

Nothing says summer fun to me like hanging around the campfire..

Camera: Nikon D300 Exposure: 10 sec (10) Aperture: f/5.6 Focal Length: 12 mm ISO Speed: 200

Mokai · 07-22-2008, 07:23 AM

And my second entry will be these Coastal Explorers..

Camera: Nikon D300 Exposure: 0.003 sec (1/400) Aperture: f/8 Focal Length: 12 mm ISO Speed: 100

Cat n Tat's Dusky · 07-22-2008, 01:36 PM

WOW !!!

Y'all are really bringing you A games on this one!

CoonersShrimpboat · 07-22-2008, 01:41 PM

Torn between 2 summertime favorites, Fishing and boating.. I did both!
Sony w810! cell phone 2MPix

JHoyt · 07-22-2008, 02:37 PM

Here is one picture of our son playing in the water.

Sony Cyber-Shot, auto.

JHoyt

Uglygreen · 07-22-2008, 05:52 PM

Catching some air!

Nikon D80, Nikkor 12-24 F4 wide angle zoom on 12 mm, shutter priority @1/250th of a second, exposure comp -.7, WB full sun +0. Composition was intentional with the blue sky background and the trampoline just in the bottom of the frame. Wish I had a better angle w/o the ugly fence, but it wasn't worth dragging the whole setup to a different corner of the yard.

- Brad

Ryan Pultz · 07-22-2008, 07:13 PM

All I can say is Wow mokia Nice fire shot rp

konakid · 07-22-2008, 07:16 PM

Is there age classes?

cause this is accually my first time using a camera like the one i used and its my dads so yea is there a age group or skill level seperation?

Joe C · 07-22-2008, 07:39 PM

a couple from the family trip to manzanita last week.

Exploring

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Dr Strangelove · 07-22-2008, 11:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by konakid

Is there age classes?

cause this is accually my first time using a camera like the one i used and its my dads so yea is there a age group or skill level seperation?

There's neither, but that's not to say it's not possible. I'm not sure about categorizing adult skill level, but in the spirit of fun for youngsters... Sure, why not? As long as it's OK with Pete, I would be happy to make a separate judging for Kids under... How old are you? I'm sure someone can donate a cool kid prize, maybe an extra rod or tackle. I'll bet my 6yr old would like to compete too. Just mention your age if you want to be in the Kids Summer Fun Category.

Doc

PaPa Jon · 07-24-2008, 11:28 AM

This was taken last summer at Northfork Res. It is the first time in well over 20yrs that I was able to get my Better Half to go fishing with me.
Taken with a Olympus C765 Ultra Zoom on auto..

picture#1 "A Day of Quiet"

This was shot at a Fourth of July picnic at Blue Lake Park
Also taken with a Olympus C765 Ultra Zoom on auto.

picture#2 "Cousins are Fun"

silver bullet on my line · 07-24-2008, 06:03 PM

Jacks or Better · 07-25-2008, 04:53 PM

Camping on the Santiam - Kodak Digital

anglingaddict · 07-27-2008, 07:54 PM

Ttt :d

konakid · 07-27-2008, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr Strangelove

There's neither, but that's not to say it's not possible. I'm not sure about categorizing adult skill level, but in the spirit of fun for youngsters... Sure, why not? As long as it's OK with Pete, I would be happy to make a separate judging for Kids under... How old are you? I'm sure someone can donate a cool kid prize, maybe an extra rod or tackle. I'll bet my 6yr old would like to compete too. Just mention your age if you want to be in the Kids Summer Fun Category.

Doc

Im 16

Dr Strangelove · 07-29-2008, 12:03 PM

TTT, keep em coming!

Big Unit · 07-29-2008, 02:03 PM

Caught this sunset in Seaside a few weeks back.

BU

Dr Strangelove · 07-29-2008, 02:40 PM

Never mind

anglingaddict · 08-04-2008, 07:38 PM

:lurk:

Bumpin to the top!

A.A.

Hook-Line-N-Sinker · 08-04-2008, 09:19 PM

Our daughter's first camping trip to Fisherman's Bend the weekend before last.

Dr Strangelove · 08-04-2008, 10:48 PM

6 days to go and I need some judges. If I can't get three people to volunteer, I will start asking past winners. Please PM me if interested. Thanks, Doc

Zodiac-Fisherman · 08-04-2008, 11:45 PM

Boiler Bay, Oregon

Looking South..

Looking West.

NIKON D60 18-55 VR Auto Mode

wishin · 08-05-2008, 07:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by silver bullet on my line

Great shot. There has got to be a great story behind this pic! Come on, give it up!

PaPa Jon · 08-07-2008, 11:16 AM

bump

cptdarel · 08-07-2008, 06:35 PM

absolutly outstanding, Thanks, more more.

Dr Strangelove · 08-07-2008, 09:52 PM

Big Unit, PM sent.

yankemnbankem · 08-08-2008, 10:22 AM

Number 1 "Me and My rubber Ducky"

yankemnbankem · 08-08-2008, 10:30 AM

Summers Catch

salmon whisperer · 08-09-2008, 07:28 PM

nokon digital in good 'ol automatic mode

Ni! · 08-10-2008, 05:39 PM

Here's my niece in the pool pretending to be an elephant.

Ni! · 08-10-2008, 06:18 PM

And continuing with the pool theme...here's another niece doing the long jump.

Dr Strangelove · 08-10-2008, 08:27 PM

Very Nice Ni!

Last call for pics, and I need one more judge or I will be judge #3. Anyone?

anglingaddict · 08-10-2008, 09:38 PM

Geting mine in at the last minute after getting home from the airshow this weekend.

The first one is some of our little ones playing in a wading pool while visiting some friends. You can tell how much the just "hated" doing it too!!

The second is of our youngest, David, being totally oblivious to anything but the sand, his shovel and his bucket at the beach on the South side of Newport this last month.

Both pictures were taken with my Olympus 790SW using the pre-programmed scene modes.

A.A.

Dr Strangelove · 08-11-2008, 07:28 AM

Great Job everyone! The judges are picked and they will be choosing Olympic Style... Their favored photo's will be rated 1-5 in certain categories and the winner will have the highest score. Best Individual Category winners will be named and I will offer comments on their photos. Should have the results in a couple days. Again, fine work - I can hardly wait for the next contest. Doc