June’14 Photo Competition - ‘Landscapes’

[Cuppa]

June ’14 Photo Comp - ‘Landscapes’

This month’s competition topic has been chosen by May’s winner, Chrisc2306
His chosen topic is ‘LANDSCAPES’.
This is a very broad topic & I expect we will see a wide variety of entries showing people’s favourite spots. I am looking forward to seeing both the wide open green, red & brown spaces that Australia excels at, & that I love, and also the landscapes that epitomise the variety of locations that our overseas members live in. Go for it & good luck.



Monthly Photo Competition guidelines (Please read)
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* Each month a new competition thread will commence & all forum members are invited to submit their photos .

* Maximum of three entries per person.

* Multiple entries should be made in separate posts

* Each entry should consist of a single photograph & a short description only

* Comments pertinent to entries are encouraged, but please do not use this thread to engage in banter

* Photos MUST have been taken by the member posting the photos or members of their party.

* Any photo which has been a winner will not be eligible for re-entry in any future competition.

* Please do not post photos that are not entries in the competition.

* The winner of the month's competition gets to choose the following month's competition topic.

* All members are encouraged to vote for the photos they think should win. This will be done by pressing the 'Thanks' button located underneath each post. Toward the end of the month the date & time of competition closure will be announced. Following this time the thread will be locked & the 'Thanks' counted to determine the winner.

* 'Thanks' may be added or withdrawn at any time during the month up until the competition is closed.
You are welcome to thank as many different posts as you wish!

* In the event of a tied first place I will add a casting vote, except in circumstances where my entry is one of the tied ones, in which case I will withdraw my entry.

*Inappropriate photos eg, sexual, racist, violent etc are unacceptable & should not be posted.


Thanks for your cooperation
Cuppa

[Avo]

Lets kick it off with this one then hey..Super pit kalgoolie

[NissanGQ4.2]

1st Entry

Date: 09-02-2014

Location: Long Angle Fire Trail, Yellow Rock

Camera: Nokia N8

Topic: Taken on a bush walk to show the regrowth of the October 2013 bushfire that devastated the lives of so many in the Blue Mountains, this is 2.5k's ( straight line ) away from my place and burnt past us at a great rate of knots. More pics of the actual fire day can be found here: http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?24059-A-special-thanks-to-our-brave-firefighters-and-other-emergency-service-workers!&highlight=springwood

45218

[NissanGQ4.2]

2nd Entry

Date: 12-10-2013

Location: Gods Country ( Knockwood Trip )

Camera: Canon EOS 300D

Topic: Just a pic of gods country, you VIC guys have it good

45219

[growler2058]

North Vietnam not far from Sapa
http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z428/GrowlersGQ/P9290376.jpg (http://s1189.photobucket.com/user/GrowlersGQ/media/P9290376.jpg.html)

[growler2058]

Rice fields Nth Vietnam
http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z428/GrowlersGQ/P9290278.jpg (http://s1189.photobucket.com/user/GrowlersGQ/media/P9290278.jpg.html)

[growler2058]

Aaaand another Vietnam one
http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z428/GrowlersGQ/P9290346.jpg (http://s1189.photobucket.com/user/GrowlersGQ/media/P9290346.jpg.html)

[chrisc2306]

cheers for the votes last month guys. This is my first entry, taken in Canada at an alpine lake with a glacier in the background
45220

[MEGOMONSTER]

cheers for the votes last month guys. This is my first entry, taken in Canada at an alpine lake with a glacier in the background <img src="http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=45220"/>

That is a beautiful shot, absolutely amazing.
My inlaws are in Canada at the moment.

[bindi]

This is Lake Grace, WA 6353. You just have to stop to look and take it all in. Just click on the image for a larger view.

45227

[bindi]

This is Wave Rock, Hyden, WA
What an inspiring natural wonder!

Just click on the image for a larger view.

45228

[Cuppa]

I so want to visit Vietnam, Growler’s pics just reminded me.
Very pleasing to see all the great shots coming in on day 1 of the comp.
Keep ‘em coming.

[bindi]

This is the view from the Combined Clubs (Tin Shed) at Port Douglas. The view from here is different every day with an amazing sunset regardless of the weather or season. This was taken in March and I didn't use any editing or filters. Taken on my iPhone, and believe it or not this just the amazing colour that it was (for around 10 mins).

For a larger picture just click on the image

45229

[ova50]

1st: Along the Oodnadatta track, S.A.

[bindi]

thats stunning mate! i've gotto go there!

[ova50]

2nd: Bunda Cliffs Sa.

[ova50]

3rd: Cape Arid, W.A.

[BigRAWesty]

First for me..
Panoramic of the vic high country.
Top of Blue Rag track
I love the chill burnt trees along the ridge line. Will be back for sure

45233

[Bush Ranger]

45241
Power pole at Lake Grace.

[Bloodyaussie]

Waterfall at Mt Dissa.. after the 2009 fires.

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x260/jpgpz/15072009226-3.jpg (http://s184.photobucket.com/user/jpgpz/media/15072009226-3.jpg.html)

[Hodge]

The lookout after our tallarook trip.
45242

[TPC]

Entry 1
Pondalowie Bay, bottom of Yorke Peninsula SA.

[BigRAWesty]

Entry 1
Pondalowie Bay, bottom of Yorke Peninsula SA.

I can't not like where I grew up...

[Cuppa]

Nice pics BA. Please could you edit your post to identify which one is your entry.
If both are entries can you put them into separate posts.

Ta,
Cuppa

[MEGOMONSTER]

Entry 1: Near the end of today's afternoon visit to Cairn Curran dam wall, the rain stopped for a few moments and the sky lit up.

[MEGOMONSTER]

This is the view from the Combined Clubs (Tin Shed) at Port Douglas. The view from here is different every day with an amazing sunset regardless of the weather or season. This was taken in March and I didn't use any editing or filters. Taken on my iPhone, and believe it or not this just the amazing colour that it was (for around 10 mins). For a larger picture just click on the image <img src="http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=45229"/>

That sound empties completely out at low tide if I remember correctly.
Great shot.

[MEGOMONSTER]

2nd: Bunda Cliffs Sa.

According to this picture the world is flat. PML.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Entry 1 Pondalowie Bay, bottom of Yorke Peninsula SA. Some one pass me my rod, I'm going fishing.

[Cuppa]

Entry 1

The iconic Australian Landscape

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2014/06/1.jpg

[Cuppa]

Entry 2

Valley of the Winds in Kata Tjuta- doesn’t look real does it...... but it is.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2014/06/2.jpg

[Bloodyaussie]

Same waterfall last year...

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x260/jpgpz/IMG_2841.jpg (http://s184.photobucket.com/user/jpgpz/media/IMG_2841.jpg.html)

[Bush Ranger]

A nice drive.

[rusty_nail]

First entry:

Lake Tyrell, Victoria

45279

[Bloodyaussie]

Dargo trip .... Blue rag track.

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x260/jpgpz/20140425_114223_zpsc8d7ff97.jpg (http://s184.photobucket.com/user/jpgpz/media/20140425_114223_zpsc8d7ff97.jpg.html)

[clubbyr8]

Entry 1. Near Lithgow, NSW..........


http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2014/06/3.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/nxzCko)IMG_4730-Edit (https://flic.kr/p/nxzCko) by Bob Howard Photography (https://www.flickr.com/people/49184860@N05/), on Flickr

[clubbyr8]

Second entry....

Lake George with a little bit of water in it.......


http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2014/06/4.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/nQ24YY)IMG_1411 (https://flic.kr/p/nQ24YY) by Bob Howard Photography (https://www.flickr.com/people/49184860@N05/), on Flickr

[Cuppa]

Bob ...... Wow!

[Bush Ranger]

The Breakaways, Hyden Norseman Road, WA.

[Cuppa]

Entry 3

The Breakaways, North of Coober Pedy, SA.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2014/06/5.jpg

[Avo]

#2..pic taken off heartbreak Trail.Warren NP..WA

[chrisc2306]

2nd entry
Another alpine lake but this time on the other side of the world, this one is Lake Marian in Fiordland NZ
45325

[snicko]

Palm Valley
[attach=config]45335

[NissanGQ4.2]

Lucky Last

Little Blow Hole - Kiama :)

45404

[Avo]

Lucky Last

Little Blow Hole - Kiama :)

45404
had to like that one,i named my eldest daughter Kiama,we say it key-arma...

[DIL380]

45421 Entry 1 - Canola Field near Oaklands NSW

[DIL380]

45422 Entry 2 - Lake Mulwala, NSW

[Cuppa]

Not singling anyone out, but the topic for this month is 'Landscapes', some voters wont be concerned about the number of seascapes & waterscapes we have received, some will discount them no matter how good they are. If you think that perhaps your landscape entry is not actually a landscape you have until the close of the comp toward the end of the month to edit your post(s) & change your entry(s) if you so wish.

cheers
Cuppa

[NissanGQ4.2]

Not singling anyone out, but the topic for this month is 'Landscapes', some voters wont be concerned about the number of seascapes & waterscapes we have received, some will discount them no matter how good they are. If you think that perhaps your landscape entry is not actually a landscape you have until the close of the comp toward the end of the month to edit your post(s) & change your entry(s) if you so wish.

cheers
Cuppa




Sorry but could you define "Landscape" because as far as I'm aware Landscape does not have to be a photo of "land" only like your suggesting.

[Bloodyaussie]

landscape
ˈlan(d)skeɪp/Submit
noun
1.
all the visible features of an area of land, often considered in terms of their aesthetic appeal.
"the soft colours of the Northumbrian landscape"
synonyms: scenery, countryside, topography, country, land, terrain, environment

[Irish]

Entry 1: Rubicon state Forest.


http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o234/Irishpete/Rubicon%20trip/IMAG0497.jpg

[Irish]

Entry 2: Also Rubicon
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o234/Irishpete/Rubicon%20trip/IMAG0454.jpg

[NissanGQ4.2]

landscape
ˈlan(d)skeɪp/Submit
noun
1.
all the visible features of an area of land, often considered in terms of their aesthetic appeal.
"the soft colours of the Northumbrian landscape"
synonyms: scenery, countryside, topography, country, land, terrain, environment

landscape
/ˈlændskeɪp/ (say 'landskayp)

noun 1. a view or prospect of rural scenery, more or less extensive, such as is comprehended within the scope or range of vision from a single point of view.

2. a piece of such scenery.

3. a picture representing natural inland or coastal scenery.

4. such pictures as a category.

5. Printing a page or illustration larger in width than depth.

–verb (landscaped, landscaping)

–verb (t) 6. to improve the landscape.

–verb (i) 7. to do landscape gardening as a profession.
[Dutch landschap, replacing Old English landsceap, landscipe]
–landscaping, noun
–landscaper, noun

[growler2058]

Coast is land

[NissanGQ4.2]

Coast is land

I know that but wouldn't it also include water?

[AB]

Paradise!!!

[Cuppa]

landscape
/ˈlændskeɪp/ (say 'landskayp)


noun 1. a view or prospect of rural scenery, more or less extensive, such as is comprehended within the scope or range of vision from a single point of view.


2. a piece of such scenery.


3. a picture representing natural inland or coastal scenery.


4. such pictures as a category.


5. Printing a page or illustration larger in width than depth.


–verb (landscaped, landscaping)


–verb (t) 6. to improve the landscape.


–verb (i) 7. to do landscape gardening as a profession.
[Dutch landschap, replacing Old English landsceap, landscipe]
–landscaping, noun
–landscaper, noun




Fair enough. I must admit that in my mind landscapes referred to 'land' only, but I thank you for the clarification. I do note however that a landscape probably should include some land, coastal or otherwise.

Ok chaps, (& chapesses') move right along, nothing to see here.

[@GUte]

Silverton (Broken Hill)

45446

[@GUte]

The Gorge at sunset Beechworth

45447

[@GUte]

Between Mt Sarah and Talbotville

45448

[clubbyr8]

View from Hargraves Lookout, Megalong, NSW


http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2014/06/11.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/nCbPxk)IMG_8633 (https://flic.kr/p/nCbPxk) by Bob Howard Photography (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

[Irish]

Look down........

[Irish]

Entry 3, Cathedral range Vic:

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o234/Irishpete/IMAG2201_zpsed375947.jpg

[TPC]

Entry 4, also Cathedral range Vic:


You are only allowed 3 entries.

[Irish]

You are only allowed 3 entries.

Fixed!

Er I mean I have no idea what you're on about....*cough*

[krbrooking]

This is from my front veranda in the whittlesea house we were renting.

45522

[krbrooking]

This is somewhere between Perth and Esperance (form memory).

45558


2nd entry

[krbrooking]

This is the view the in-laws have out in Kinglake on their street.


45524

3rd and final.

[Family4x4]

From the top of the hill on the farm.
45531

[Stropp]

This is somewhere between Perth and Esperance (form memory).


45523

2nd entry

Doesn't work mate!

[krbrooking]

Doesn't work mate!

Should be working now thanks man.

[TPC]

This is somewhere between Perth and Esperance (form memory).

45558


2nd entry
Do you know the story behind that?

[Wizard52]

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=45729&d=1402628456&thumb=1&stc=1

Life starting again after burn off.
Canon 300D

[Wizard52]

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=45729&d=1402628456&thumb=1&stc=1
Ocean lake on a dull overcast day.
Canon 300D

[Wizard52]

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=45729&d=1402628456&thumb=1&stc=1

View from Waddy Point on Fraser looking north to township of Orchid Beach. Pity no fish around last weekend.
Canon 300D

[TimE]

Simpson Desert June 2013

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a44/timber93au/SimpsonJune2013_2_zpscba05c69.jpg (http://s8.photobucket.com/user/timber93au/media/SimpsonJune2013_2_zpscba05c69.jpg.html)

[snicko]

Hills above Port Pirie SA (second pic)

45763

[snicko]

Vic High Country (3rd Pic)

45764

[@GUte]

Vic High Country (3rd Pic)

45764

Looks like Lake Kerferd, Beechworth

[DIL380]

45807 Entry 3. This is one of the first photo's I took when I got to Banda Aceh after the Boxing Day Tsunami in my former job (Army).

[cgm]

Entry 1

Slightly cheating as my friend took the photos (thanks Ahmed), but they had my Patrol in them. There are 3 different ones from the same day, so I'll put them up in 3 posts.

I really love the colours and the shadows.

One Patrol

46152

[cgm]

Entry 2

Two Patrols

46154

[cgm]

Entry 3

Patrol and a Jeep

46155

[Biscuits]

46159

Was a great bit of fun driving there to get the pic too... The young fella has given commentary all through the short vid...


https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10152540764640972

[bindi]

Second entry....

Lake George with a little bit of water in it.......


http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2014/06/4.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/nQ24YY)IMG_1411 (https://flic.kr/p/nQ24YY) by Bob Howard Photography (https://www.flickr.com/people/49184860@N05/), on Flickr

Great shot indeed, but isn't having entries from what looks like a professional photographer a little like having Usain Bolt entering a charity fun run??
Would love to see his entries listed for viewing, but surely not for voting on for the monthly comp?

[Clunk]

Great shot indeed, but isn't having entries from what looks like a professional photographer a little like having Usain Bolt entering a charity fun run??
Would love to see his entries listed for viewing, but surely not for voting on for the monthly comp?

Ever thought that he maybe Bob Howard ? Lol

[jack]

Great shot indeed, but isn't having entries from what looks like a professional photographer a little like having Usain Bolt entering a charity fun run??
Would love to see his entries listed for viewing, but surely not for voting on for the monthly comp?
Hi Bindi,

Not sure if Bob is a professional photographer, just a very talented amateur from reading his previous posts. We've got a few very talented photographers on the site (Fracster, Cuppa) spring to mind and there are others. Many of these make my efforts look very mediocre but won't stop me submitting. All photographs are automatically copyrighted to the owner regardless of whether they add the copyright symbol. I've had a picture I took of a giant squid mirror imaged and used in a dive magazine without permission. I'm sure Bob can speak for himself but I would hate to see his pictures made ineligible, gives me something to strive towards.

If I took quality shots like these guys I'd probably consider marking them copyright as well.

[clubbyr8]

Great shot indeed, but isn't having entries from what looks like a professional photographer a little like having Usain Bolt entering a charity fun run??
Would love to see his entries listed for viewing, but surely not for voting on for the monthly comp?

Far from a professional photographer, I wish I had that talent. I make plenty of mistakes, getting up in the morning is usually the biggest...lol

The reason I watermark my images, is that I post them in a lot of places. You'd be surprised how much image theft goes on. The watermark you see here is because of my FB page of the same name, but I'm a strictly amateur photographer but appreciate the comments.... :)

[MEGOMONSTER]

Entry 2 Two Patrols <img src="http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=46154"/>
Winner winner chicken dinner. Lol

[bindi]

Far from a professional photographer, I wish I had that talent. I make plenty of mistakes, getting up in the morning is usually the biggest...lol

The reason I watermark my images, is that I post them in a lot of places. You'd be surprised how much image theft goes on. The watermark you see here is because of my FB page of the same name, but I'm a strictly amateur photographer but appreciate the comments.... :)

Thanks clubbyr8 and fair enough, and appreciate your comments.
best wishes
Mark

[Timmo]

my entry, trip across the longest straight in Australia.......

http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae191/timmofff/45c9e687-bec6-4b0d-a1f3-5e6026d5495c_zpsa66cd373.jpg

[Cuppa]

End of the month time folks. I will be closing the comp to entries tonight at 8pm (Vic time) after which I will invite you to cast your votes. I think we have some excellent choices to make life difficult for us this month.

Now is the time to get in your last minute entries in.

Cuppa

[Cuppa]

The June photo comp is now closed to entries

Everyone now has the opportunity to vote for their favourites.

You can vote as many time as you like by clicking the thanks button on the entries you think deserve to win.

You can change your mind votes until voting closes at 6pm Vic time on Wednesday 2nd July

Winner will choose next month’s topic.

Vote once, vote often!

Cuppa

[TPC]

The June photo comp is now closed to entries

Everyone now has the opportunity to vote for their favourites.

You can vote as many time as you like by clicking the thanks button on the entries you think deserve to win.

You can change your mind votes until voting closes at 6pm Vic time on Wednesday 2nd July

Winner will choose next month’s topic.

Vote once, vote often!

Cuppa

I am too late, I have been taking lots of landscape shots but have been out of converge until tonight.

[Avo]

good to see you have made it to civilization and "coverage"yeah yeah we know what you meant..

[Cuppa]

I am too late, I have been taking lots of landscape shots but have been out of converge until tonight.

Oh well, never mind, your shots will no doubt fit for a future category, assuming they’re not all blurred from the post corrugation handshakes! ;)

[threedogs]

bumped for voting

[BigRAWesty]

voted.. some stunning shots in there..
going to be a close finish i think

[Cuppa]

Any last minute votes - voting closes in about 15 minutes time. Vote now or forever hold your piece! (Yes deliberate spelling mistake - it’s called humour). :)

[Cuppa]

What a great comp this month. I have been really impressed with not only the great entries but also the great participation. I suspect the number of votes cast is a record & reflects the high quality of the entries. I reckon we all deserve a collective pat on the back.

And so to this month’s winners. (Drum Roll)
Not only was voting close, but we had many with votes in double figures.

In first place with 18 votes is Irish with his evocative shot across the top of the clouds in Rubicon State Forest.

Very close behind in second place with 17 votes each we have a tie. Chrisc2306’s (last month’s winner) Canadian alpine lake & clubbyr8’s Lake George.

In third place we have another tie with 14 votes each. @GUte’s Beechworth gorge at sunset & TimE’s Simpson Desert.

Great stuff everyone & congratulations to all.

Irish please PM me with your choice of topic for July’s comp, & I’ll post it up as soon as I can.

Cuppa

[MEGOMONSTER]

Well done guys, great pics, deserved winner.

[Bloodyaussie]

Bloody hell irish and I had the same pic.... should have posted it!!

Well done mate

[Irish]

Nice one! Thanks to everyone who voted for my pic:-)

Will have a good think and try to come up with something good.

:-)

[jack]

Well done all, we certainly have some talented people on here. And what a great country we have to photograph.
Cuppa for future competitions is it possible to reproduce the winning pictures at the end of the thread?

[Cuppa]

Well done all, we certainly have some talented people on here. And what a great country we have to photograph.
Cuppa for future competitions is it possible to reproduce the winning pictures at the end of the thread?


Hi Apollofish, A nice idea, & yes I believe I could do that ......................... however it won’t be long before the competition has its first anniversary (end of August) & I had been thinking about creating a thread to 'celebrate’ - one in which all winning & runner up entries would be shown in order. That way anyone can find them easily. I don’t know if it’s possible but was going to ask AB if it could be a locked thread to which I can have access to add to each month, so that it remains photos only with no comments.

I would be interested to hear what others think about the idea. Of course if the ‘winners thread’ is a goer, there is no reason why the winning pics can’t also be added to the announcement at the end of each months comp too.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Hi Apollofish, A nice idea, & yes I believe I could do that ......................... however it won’t be long before the competition has its first anniversary (end of August) & I had been thinking about creating a thread to 'celebrate’ - one in which all winning & runner up entries would be shown in order. That way anyone can find them easily. I don’t know if it’s possible but was going to ask AB if it could be a locked thread to which I can have access to add to each month, so that it remains photos only with no comments. I would be interested to hear what others think about the idea. Of course if the ‘winners thread’ is a goer, there is no reason why the winning pics can’t also be added to the announcement at the end of each months comp too.

That sounds like a great idea.
Pics of winners at end of thread is a must.

Progressive winners thread is also a great idea.
I presume it will tell us competition name month and photo, that way the winner can choose next months comp without doubling up.

[Cuppa]

I presume it will tell us competition name month and photo, that way the winner can choose next months comp without doubling up.

Yup, that’d be the plan. I just need to remember to hassle AB about it once he’s back & recovered.

[fracster]

Mate, I think it would be a good idea to have a thread for the photos to be placed in, maybe the winner and runner up for each month all in one thread.

Would save trolling through each monthly thread to see which one won.

Just an idea.

[Cuppa]

Just an idea.

Oi, that was my idea ................great minds think alike . :)

[(AUST)Mod]

Well done all, great pictures.

[Bob]

Well done all, great pictures.

Now you have 25 Posts I hope you stay around