PF PHOTO CONTEST - Flower Power (mar 21-28)

In summary: Beautiful shot!This is an Arizona desert wildflower commonly called a prickly poppy. One look and the name is self explanatory. It's a pretty flower but it's also pretty spiny. You might not be able to handle it if you get too close.
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matthyaouw
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Flower Power
Flower time! Yeah!

Contest Rules:

1. Any digital photo or digitally-scanned photo relevant to the theme will be accepted within the contest period. In case there's a gray area, or you're not sure if the picture is suitable, check with me first.

2. Please resize your digital photo to no more than 650 x 490 or 490 x 650 pixels. You may also crop your picture if you wish. You are also allowed to adjust the brightness and contrast of your picture but these should not dramatically alter the look of the picture. But other than those, any form of picture editing or modification is not allowed. This is a photo contest, not a picture editing/special effect contest. You may add a watermark or your name/nickname to the photo for identification purposes.

3. Upload your photos to any of the photo servers such as imageshack or photobucket. Then post it the relevant contest thread and link your picture using the img command. PM me if you do not know how.

4. Only ONE picture per member per contest. Once a picture is posted, it cannot be changed other than a total withdrawl by that member from that week's photo contest. Exceptions will be made for modification to comply with the rules, such as resizing.

5. At the end of the contest period, I will open a poll and every PF member can vote for the picture they like best.

6. Note that in case we have a large number of entries, I will do the polling in more than one thread. If that's the case, you can vote in each of the polling threads. The photos will be assigned in the polling threads in the order they were submitted.

7. These pictures must be something that you took, not something taken off someone else's photo albums or taken by someone else. I have no way of checking if you did this, so we'll go by the honor system.

8. You can use a picture only once. Once it is used in a contest, it cannot be reused in another contest.

9. Please post only pictures meant for submission in this thread.
 
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The only flower I have blooming right now.
 
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hypatia said:
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The only flower I have blooming right now.

Well it's a very beautiful one at that, so I think that makes up for it.
 
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hypatia said:

The only flower I have blooming right now.[/QUOTE]So pretty! I have a soft spot for crocuses! We won't have any flowers for at least another 60-90 days. My vegetable garden is still covered by a foot or more of snow, too. Waaaah! :cry:
 
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I don't have a chance going up against Andre's terabytes of flower island images, so, I'll just post something I hope to see in another couple of months. Blossoms on my apple trees.
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larkspur said:
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Not sure why the link is broken. I'll try again.

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larkspur said:
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Ooh, I like this one.
 
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I like Hypatia's, I think there is some nice contrast between the subject and the background.
 
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Tea Rose.

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Wow, larkspur. You never cease to leave me in awe of your eye.
 
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From my vacation last week, far far away.
Pretty clumsy picture, I admit but the flower is cool.
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One of my orchids.

http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/9759/img1849sp6.jpg

Zz.
 
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hypatia said:
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The only flower I have blooming right now.

I have a picture almost identical to that, but a different flower. Can't remember what it is called, but a heat loving/desert flower. (without the inner petals, more like a trillium)

So I guess I can't submit THAT one now... :wink:

Zapper, have you ever given up your secrets on how to make orchids bloom?
 
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Ms Music said:
I have a picture almost identical to that, but a different flower. Can't remember what it is called, but a heat loving/desert flower. (without the inner petals, more like a trillium)

So I guess I can't submit THAT one now... :wink:

Zapper, have you ever given up your secrets on how to make orchids bloom?
He dances naked in front of them while misting. Not kidding!
 
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turbo-1 said:
He dances naked in front of them while misting. Not kidding!



What state do you live in, please ZZ? And I will make sure to NEVER visit that state...

:smile:

I hope I remember to go through all my tulip fields before the 28th...
 
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Ms Music said:
What state do you live in, please ZZ? And I will make sure to NEVER visit that state...

:smile:

I hope I remember to go through all my tulip fields before the 28th...
ZZ lives in the state of denial. (Chicago) He does get some pretty impressive inflorescences, though. Can't argue with the end-product.
 
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ZapperZ said:
One of my orchids.

http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/9759/img1849sp6.jpg

Zz.

Beautiful shot!
 
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I wish the sky was more blue, it blends into the background here... But hey, what can I ask for when I am from Seattle!

(Is it just me on my pc? Or do the flowers look extremely out of focus in this shot? They are in perfect focus on my macintosh... grumble...)
 
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Ms Music said:
have you ever given up your secrets on how to make orchids bloom?

It's really no secret, just different. Plant the epiphyte type orchids in some wood chips in a transparant glas pot. The green roots need light. Be sure to give soft water with a low carbonate contend with a small tough of fertilizer every week as soon as new buts emerge and you may even have a new flowers before the old are totally gone.
 
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Ms Music said:
(Is it just me on my pc? Or do the flowers look extremely out of focus in this shot? They are in perfect focus on my macintosh... grumble...)

My bet is that picturetrail lost sharpness when converting to low quality jpg.
 
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http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/7218/1002856.jpg

It qualifies as a flower even thought it doesn't look like one because of crappy camera and picture taking skills.

I wanted to have a flower in my room but it's almost dead now:(.
Will be getting "forget me not" now
 
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Ms Music said:
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I wish the sky was more blue, it blends into the background here... But hey, what can I ask for when I am from Seattle!

(Is it just me on my pc? Or do the flowers look extremely out of focus in this shot? They are in perfect focus on my macintosh... grumble...)


I figured someone would submit a photo of tulips. Is this at the actual festival or just a free standing field somewhere?
 
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binzing said:
I figured someone would submit a photo of tulips. Is this at the actual festival or just a free standing field somewhere?

Its the actual tulip festival. Hanging out with a million people looking at flowers all at once isn't what I would NORMALLY do on a weekend, but I had a cousin in town. So, unfortunately, most of the field pictures have numerous people in them... But it is fun once per quarter century or so. ;)
 
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I just realized how terrible my camera is (The lighting of this picture is pretty bad as well). I keep intending to get a new one, but it never seems to fit into the budget.
 
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well decided to go for the butterfly exploring flower power

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Just adding to the crowd...
 
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What a great lot of photos. I am enjoying seeing these very much.
 
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Recent rains led to some droopy flowers... but some nice water droplets :)

http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/2199/res02010.jpg
 
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FAQ: PF PHOTO CONTEST - Flower Power (mar 21-28)

What is the theme of the PF PHOTO CONTEST for March 21-28?

The theme for this week's contest is Flower Power. We are looking for photos that showcase the beauty and power of flowers.

Who can participate in the PF PHOTO CONTEST?

The PF PHOTO CONTEST is open to anyone who has a passion for photography. Both amateur and professional photographers are welcome to participate.

How do I submit my photo for the PF PHOTO CONTEST?

To submit your photo, simply follow the instructions on the contest post. Usually, you will need to post your photo on your own social media account and use the designated hashtag to enter.

Can I submit more than one photo for the PF PHOTO CONTEST?

Yes, you can submit multiple photos for the contest. However, we recommend choosing your best photo to increase your chances of winning.

What are the criteria for judging the PF PHOTO CONTEST?

The photos will be judged based on creativity, composition, and adherence to the theme. The judges will also consider the technical aspects such as lighting, focus, and color.

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