Photo Contest - Parallel Lines (4/30-5/6)

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Parallel Lines

"Parallel Lines" is the title of Blondie's amazing album back in the 70's. But that's not what this contest is about. We will be dealing with the more direct aspect of this theme. Your photo must show, as its main subject, things that are in parallel to each other..

Good luck!

Zz.

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

Zz.
 
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Can we consider non-euclidean geometries...?
 
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similar question- must the lines be parallel in the image or 'real life'?
 
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Andy Resnick said:
similar question- must the lines be parallel in the image or 'real life'?

Either one will be fine.

Zz.
 
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[PLAIN]http://img852.imageshack.us/img852/444/70050048.png
 
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img2250qm.jpg


Zz.
 
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This was a tough choice- parallel lines are *everywhere*...

In the end I went with this- perhaps as an antidote to the constant gray rainy skies inhabiting our fair city for the past month:

[PLAIN]http://img638.imageshack.us/img638/4070/dsc3817n.jpg

Title: "Screaming Meemies of Death"
 
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[URL]http://web.presby.edu/~jtbell/images/CentralYard1.jpg[/URL]

(This picture isn't very crisp because it's cropped rather severely from a scan of a 10+ year old negative.)
 
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marzena_parallel-_lines.jpg
 
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Nice people!... It's going to be a tough contest indeed...


Hey Zz, I think, and I'm saying this out of fairness, shouldn't you nominate my photo ALONE! You know, since mine was [STRIKE]kicked[/STRIKE] dropped out of the previous contest? :devil:
 
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396562678.jpg


jail...
 
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parallel1.jpg
 
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[PLAIN]http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/6595/paralllll.jpg
 
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I like that shot, dav2008.
 
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Last day to submit a photo for our Parallel Lines contest.

Zz.
 
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Unfortunately I just had a rubbish camera, but the layers of the rock here (Fisher Towers, Utah) were really incredible.
[PLAIN]http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v3774/76/7/1135118934/n1135118934_437801_6476203.jpg

'Mon the wooden spoon!
 
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marcin_paralell.jpg
 
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Parallel Lines are Everywhere!

Bentall_Centre_003.jpg


(Taken at a local shopping centre - the Bentalls Centre Kingston-Upon-Thames - for my grandfather.)
 
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JaredJames said:
Parallel Lines are Everywhere!

(Taken at a local shopping centre - the Bentalls Centre Kingston-Upon-Thames - for my grandfather.)

JaredJames: Please read the contest rules, especially on the maximum size of the photo for submission. You may resubmit the photo before the deadline.

Edit: OK, I see that it's been edited down.

Zz.
 
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ZapperZ said:
JaredJames: Please read the contest rules, especially on the maximum size of the photo for submission. You may resubmit the photo before the deadline.

Zz.

Can you see it?

I'm coming straight from my Google Picasa album and it's set to private. But I'm not sure if it shows up.

Not impressed with the scaled down version.
 
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Borek, what exactly is your photo, I can't get it...
 
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drizzle said:
Borek, what exactly is your photo, I can't get it...

I will tell you if I win :-p
 
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Gaahh! You all liked that game didn't ya.


... URGH! I can't hold on until then... Let me guess, a fabric of a blouse or something... *scratches head* PLEASE TELL ME WHAT IT IS! Damn curiosity! :cry:
 
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Well, this way I should get at least two votes - Dirizzle's and mine.
 
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You got it! WHAT'S THE DAMN THING NOW!
 
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No no, I won't tell you nor anybody till I win :smile:

And if I don't win, I will take the secret to the grave.
 
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Borek said:
No no, I won't tell you nor anybody till I win :smile:

And if I don't win, I will take the secret to the grave.

It's looking more like my photo is going to lose it's only vote...
 
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:cry::smile: YOUUU! :cry:
 
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Borek said:
No no, I won't tell you nor anybody till I win :smile:

And if I don't win, I will take the secret to the grave.

Judging by the look on your face in post #10 (I'm guessing it's you), I think credit for your idea goes to Marzena!
 
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Hadn't gotten around to shooting any parallel lines yet, and have been stuck inside with my ankle elevated, mostly. When you've got cabin fever, shoot the cabin. ;-) The place is constructed of vertical logs, splined together and trimmed with battens, with boarded ceilings. Lots of parallel lines.

cabin_cont.jpg
 
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Andy Resnick said:
Judging by the look on your face in post #10 (I'm guessing it's you), I think credit for your idea goes to Marzena!

Yes its me, she took a picture as she couldn't believe I can actually do something around a house, no my picture is unrelated.
 

FAQ: Photo Contest - Parallel Lines (4/30-5/6)

What is the theme of the photo contest?

The theme of the photo contest is "Parallel Lines". This means that the photos submitted should showcase parallel lines as the main subject or element in the composition.

How can I submit my photo for the contest?

To submit your photo, you can either post it on social media with the hashtag #ParallelLinesContest or email it to the designated email address provided in the contest announcement. Make sure to follow the guidelines and include your name and contact information in the submission.

Are there any restrictions on the type of camera or editing software that can be used?

No, there are no restrictions on the type of camera or editing software that can be used. Photos taken with any type of camera, including smartphones, and edited with any software are eligible for submission as long as they fit the theme and guidelines of the contest.

Can I submit more than one photo for the contest?

Yes, you can submit multiple photos for the contest. However, please note that each participant is only allowed to win one prize, so submitting multiple photos does not increase your chances of winning.

When will the winners be announced?

The winners will be announced on the date specified in the contest announcement. This can vary depending on the duration of the contest, but typically winners are announced within a week after the submission deadline. Make sure to follow the contest's social media pages or website for updates on the announcement date.

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