photo contest Definition and 532 Threads

It's A Jungle Out There![/color][/size] This week, it's all about jungle, forest, wooded area, etc. Good luck! [SIZE="4"]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...

Delicious food[/color][/size] Evo asked me to do this weeks photo contest. This week the topic is *delicious food*. Post anything that looks delicious or that makes other people really hungry. [SIZE="4"]Contest Rules: 1. Any digital photo or digitally-scanned photo relevant to the theme...

Too Cute[/color][/size] This weeks contest should be easier, the topic is things that are just *too cute*. It may be living or an inanimate objects. [SIZE="4"]Contest Rules: 1. Any digital photo or digitally-scanned photo relevant to the theme will be accepted within the contest...

{Administrative note: I will be on vacation later this week. Evo has graciously agreed to run the contest and the polling while I am gone for the next 2 weekends.} Triangle[/color][/size] This week, the focus is on the geometric shape Triangle. Your photo must have, as its main subject...

From A Distance[/color][/size] [FONT="Georgia"]From a distance The world looks blue and green And the snow capped mountains white From a distance The ocean meets the stream And the eagle takes to flight We will use a Bette Midler's hit this week as our theme. Pick a photo that...

Eeeeeeewwwwwww![/color][/size] This week, find a photo that makes the rest of us go "Eeeeeeewwwwwww!" For those who may not be familiar with such an expression, it means that the photo must be either icky, yucky, revolting, etc... While we are pushing the boundary of "good taste" here...

Fountain of Youth[/color][/size] This week it is all about water fountain, big and small. Have fun! Zz. [SIZE="4"]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...

Go For The Gold[/size] The London Olympics is still on. It is time for us to Go For The Gold! Our theme this week is on either the color gold, or on gold itself, i.e. the element or the jewelry. Good luck! Zz. [SIZE="4"]Contest Rules: 1. Any digital photo or digitally-scanned...

Sports[/color][/size] In celebration of the London Olympics Games, our theme this week is on Sports. Photos related to any valid sports are acceptable. Good luck! Zz. [SIZE="4"]Contest Rules: 1. Any digital photo or digitally-scanned photo relevant to the theme will be accepted...

It'll Cost You An Arm And A Leg[/color][/size] I'm guessing that this might be one of the tougher themes, but then again, I thought the "Pillow" theme was easy and we had no entries. So who knows. The theme this week is on 2 particular human limbs - arms and legs. Your photo must have, as...

Fish Are Food, Not Friends![/color][/size] One of the most memorable and hilarious lines in the movie "Finding Nemo" was a group of sharks, led by Bruce, being in an AAA-type meeting to get rid of their "addiction" to eating fish. The mantra they were repeating was "Fish are friends, not...

Pillow Talk[/color][/size] After last week's "emotional" theme, this week, we will tackle something often overlooked, significantly more benign, and never been a thematic focus for much of anything. This week, the focus is on PILLOWS! Yes, the same pillows that you sleep on, sit on, or sit...

Love And Affection[/color][/size] The photos this week must convey the feeling of love and affection of the people in the photo, induce such feelings to the viewer of the photo. Zz. [SIZE="4"]Contest Rules: 1. Any digital photo or digitally-scanned photo relevant to the theme will be...

Turned Into A Statue[/color][/size] This week, the main subject of your photos must be on statue/s. Zz. [SIZE="4"]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...

In The Summertime[/color][/size] Besides being a catchy, Mungo Jerry tune, this is also our theme for this week. It's summer in the northern hemisphere! Your photo for this contest must depict summer. Zz. [SIZE="4"]Contest Rules: 1. Any digital photo or digitally-scanned photo relevant to...

Cuts Like A Knife[/color][/size] Last week, our theme on flowers has plenty of colors and softness. This week, we go to the opposite extreme and find something "cold" and "steely". We are dealing with knives, folks. But unlike the advice given by your parents and teachers, this time, I want...

Flowers[/color][/size] This is the time of the year where flowers are in bloom. So no excuse for anyone not having any material for this week's contest. Zz. [SIZE="4"]Contest Rules: 1. Any digital photo or digitally-scanned photo relevant to the theme will be accepted within the...

A Man's Home Is His Castle[/color][/size] It's a common phrase that many of us have heard. This time, you get to interpret it in photos. Send in your best photo that that clearly reflects our theme. Zz. [SIZE="4"]Contest Rules: 1. Any digital photo or digitally-scanned photo relevant...

Tools[/color][/size] This week, your photos must have, as its main subject, tools! These are tools that you normally see in the Tools section of a hardware or home improvement store. Note that "kitchen tools", utensils, and implements such as knives, bottle opener, can opener, etc. do NOT...

A Place I Want To Go Back To[/color][/size] Think of a place that you had visited in the past that you would like to go back to for another visit. A photo of such a place is what we have in mind for this contest. Note that family homes (i.e. going back to your parents' home, for example)...

True Blue[/size] This week's contest is brought to you by the color BLUE! Blue must be the predominant[/]b] color in your photo. While there can be many shades of blue, please make sure that the color/s is/are clearly within the blue family. Zz. [SIZE="4"]Contest Rules: 1. Any...

When The Lights Go Down In The City[/color][/size] OK, so I took a line from a Journey's tune for this week's theme. You get to interpret this any way you want. Just be sure that there is a clear depiction of the theme in your photo. Zz. [SIZE="4"]Contest Rules: 1. Any digital photo...

Slippery When Wet[/color][/size] You have that theme to play with. Can you find a photo that has the best depiction of that theme? Good luck! Zz. [SIZE="4"]Contest Rules: 1. Any digital photo or digitally-scanned photo relevant to the theme will be accepted within the contest...

Quantum Physics[/color][/size] This week we will try something different, and can possibly be quite challenging. So let's see if you are up to the challenge. Our theme this week is "Quantum Physics". Your photo must show a visual depiction or an interpretation of quantum physics. For example...

Snug As A Bug In A Rug[/color][/size] You get to interpret this anyway you want. But make sure that your photo has a clear depiction of the "theme" without requiring any written explanation. Zz. [SIZE="4"]Contest Rules: 1. Any digital photo or digitally-scanned photo relevant to the...

PF Photo Contest Rule Discussion - At What Point Is It A "Photo Editing"? It is inevitable that, at some point, we have to revisit the PF Photo Contest rules and modify or clarify the rules that we currently have. The current issue is with Rule #2 in the contest: As SecularSanity has...

Dirty, Disgusting Mess[/color][/size] This week, we crank up the yuck factor. We usually have photos of lovely, beautiful, or serene things, scenes, or activities. For this one, we will go in the opposite direction. Find something or some scene that is a dirty, disgusting mess and show it...

It's Gonna Be A Bright, Sun Shinning Day[/color][/size] This week, you get to interpret this lyric from a classic tune in your photo. Zz. [SIZE="4"]Contest Rules: 1. Any digital photo or digitally-scanned photo relevant to the theme will be accepted within the contest period. In case...

Paper Pusher[/color][/size] This week's contest is made of paper. Your photo must have, as its main subject, paper/s! It can be ordinary papers or things made of paper. Zz. [SIZE="4"]Contest Rules: 1. Any digital photo or digitally-scanned photo relevant to the theme will be accepted...

The Light Of My Life[/color][/size] This week's theme is on light fixtures. It can be a ceiling light, a table lamp, a wall sconce, a street light, or multiple number of them. Zz. [SIZE="4"]Contest Rules: 1. Any digital photo or digitally-scanned photo relevant to the theme will be...

I've had the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 for about a year and absolutely love it. However on my last trip I noticed some spots on my photos. Looking at my lens there appears to be specs of dust on the inside of my lens. It's past the first piece of glass and resting on the inside glass. Is...

Shopping[/color][/size] Any photos taken inside a retail establishment will qualify for this contest. This includes photos taken inside a shopping mall, department stores, grocery stores, outdoor farmers market, etc. Photos taken inside a service establishment (car rental, hairdressing salon...

Science and Engineering[/color][/size] Since this is technically a Physics/Science forum, we should periodically have themes that reflect that topic. This is one of them. Your photo must have clear presentation of something related to science and/or engineering. Please note that your photo...

Physics Forums[/color][/size] This week, it is a tribute to our most favorite physics forum, The Physics Forums! Show creative ways to display the Physics Forums website on any screen. Please note that you cannot use a screen capture. It must still be something that is photographed. Good...

Seeing Double[/color][/size] This time, your photo must have something that appears to be two identical items. This could be two of the same thing, or a pair of twins, or something that looks as if there's two of them. Note that double exposure, delayed exposure, or other photography...

Bad Photo[/color][/size] This has always been a fun and popular theme. Pick out one of your bad photos and proudly display them on here! Please note that such bad photos must not be taken on purpose! Zz. [SIZE="4"]Contest Rules: 1. Any digital photo or digitally-scanned photo...

Ice, Ice, Baby[/color][/size] No, this week's theme is not on the revival of Vanilla Ice, or bad 90's pop tunes. Rather, it is on frozen H2O. Your photo must have, as its main subject, ice! Note that ice cream, Popsicle, frozen drinks, etc. are not eligible. It must be something that we...

A Penny Saved Is A Penny Earned[/color][/size] This is a popular proverb that means that saving money is equivalent to earning it. This week's contest will have this theme. Based on your understanding of this phrase, you must to interpret it in your photos. Good luck! Zz...

It's A Plane![/color][/size] This week, it is all about airplanes. Big, small, commercial, quirky, and everything in between. Toy or model airplane is also acceptable. Zz. [SIZE="4"]Contest Rules: 1. Any digital photo or digitally-scanned photo relevant to the theme will be accepted...

Interior Decor[/color][/size] The contest this week focuses on interior decorations. This can be inside a home, office, or building. Anything that enhances the look, feel, comfort, etc. of an interior space, something that an interior designer or decorator would do. Zz...

Happy New Year 2012[/color][/size] Wow! How the year just flew by! Our theme this week is on the new year. It can either show clearly the number "2012", or on any kind of New Year-type celebration. Please make sure photos of a celebration must have a clear association with a typical New...

O' Christmas Tree, O' Christmas Tree[/color][/size] The theme this week is very simple - it is on Christmas trees. So show us your photo of christmas tree. Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanza, and a Joyous Holidays! Zz. [SIZE="4"]Contest Rules: 1. Any digital photo or...

Merry Christmas![/color][/size] With Christmas barely a week away, it is time to have our yearly contest with the Christmas theme. So any photos that clearly shows a Christmas theme qualifies for this contest. Zz. [SIZE="4"]Contest Rules: 1. Any digital photo or digitally-scanned...

In The Kitchen[/color][/size] Our contest this week is quite simple. Your photos must be taken in the kitchen, and of stuff one would find in the kitchen of a home (not restaurants, or other business establishments). Zz. [SIZE="4"]Contest Rules: 1. Any digital photo or...

A Element Of Danger[/color][/size] You get to interpret this in your own way. However, please make sure that your photo can clearly be tied to the phrase of our theme without needing any explanation. Zz. [SIZE="4"]Contest Rules: 1. Any digital photo or digitally-scanned photo...

Nice Curves[/color][/size] Seen any curvy things lately? A good photo of one of those might be the winning photo for this week's contest. Zz. [SIZE="4"]Contest Rules: 1. Any digital photo or digitally-scanned photo relevant to the theme will be accepted within the contest period. In...

Stainless Steel[/color][/size] Stainless steel? The metal? Yes, that's our theme for this week! Good luck! Zz. [SIZE="4"]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...

{Administrative note: the rule on posting multiple photos in the contest thread has been made more explicit, and now includes a possible automatic disqualification for that contest}The Sky Is The Limit[/color][/size] Your photo this week must have, as it's main subject, our sky! Good luck...

11/11/11[/color][/size] The last day of this week's contest will fall on 11/11/11. So it should be appropriate that your photo must have the number "11" in it. Note that it must be 11, not 1, not 1111, not 1111111, not 34311322, etc. However, that number eleven can be with other numbers. It...

Stairway To Heaven[/color][/size] Make your own interpretation of this theme. Just make sure there is a clear representation of it. Zz. [SIZE="4"]Contest Rules: 1. Any digital photo or digitally-scanned photo relevant to the theme will be accepted within the contest period. In case...