Photo Contest - Pencil Thin (3/7-3/13)

In summary, the theme for the photo contest is "Pencil Thin", entries can be submitted via a designated form or email, there is typically a limit of one entry per person, the winner will be chosen by a panel of judges based on creativity and adherence to the theme, and the prize may vary but is usually a monetary award or photography-related prize. Be sure to check the rules for more information.
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Pencil Thin

The subject of your photo this week must be something long and thin, or tall and thin. It can be anything that can be described as "pencil thin".

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 800 x 600 or 600 x 800 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. Photos not meant for submission must not be posted in the contest thread. Posting of more than one photos by a member may result in an automatic disqualification from the week's contest.

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marzena_thin.jpg
 
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DSC01579_zpsig3byo15.jpg
 
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marcin_pencil_thin.jpg
 
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Final day to submit your photo for this contest. C'mon, I'm sure you have snapped a photo of a supermodel some time before, haven't you?

:)

Zz.
 
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Technically it is not a dragonfly, but a damselfly (Calopteryx virgo).
 
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Borek said:
Technically it is not a dragonfly, but a damselfly (Calopteryx virgo).
What is the difference?)
 
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For details you would need to consult biology books (or at least wikipedia). The most easy difference to spot is what they do with their wings at rest - dragonflies have them sticking to sides, damselflies keep them close to the body.

Policy rambling: show an effort. Instead of just asking, consult sources, ask once you can't find anything or you can't understand something. That's the approach we prefer at PF. Answer you are looking for is a google away.
 
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Borek said:
For details you would need to consult biology books (or at least wikipedia). The most easy difference to spot is what they do with their wings at rest - dragonflies have them sticking to sides, damselflies keep them close to the body.

Policy rambling: show an effort. Instead of just asking, consult sources, ask once you can't find anything or you can't understand something. That's the approach we prefer at PF. Answer you are looking for is a google away.
Ok, thank you. Thought that i can simply ask. Next time I'll google smth)
 
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Borek said:
damselfly (Calopteryx virgo).

Could also be the more common Calopteryx splendens (difference is the transparant wing root and wing tips)
 

Related to Photo Contest - Pencil Thin (3/7-3/13)

1. What is the theme for the photo contest?

The theme for this photo contest is "Pencil Thin", meaning the photo should feature something that is thin, narrow, or slender in appearance.

2. How do I enter the photo contest?

To enter the photo contest, simply submit your photo via the designated submission form or email address provided by the contest organizers. Be sure to follow any specific guidelines or rules outlined for the contest.

3. Is there a limit to the number of photos I can submit?

This may vary depending on the specific rules of the contest, but typically there is a limit of one photo per person for the photo contest. Be sure to check the rules before submitting multiple entries.

4. How will the winner be chosen?

The winner will be chosen by a panel of judges based on the creativity, composition, and adherence to the theme of the photo. The specific criteria may vary for each contest, so be sure to check the rules for more information.

5. What is the prize for winning the photo contest?

The prize for winning the photo contest may vary, but it is typically a monetary award or a prize related to photography, such as a new camera or photography equipment. The specific prize will be outlined in the contest rules.

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