Official BimmerPost Photo Contest #24: Patriotic Images!

scollins · 06-16-2010, 12:55 PM

Official BimmerPost Photo Contest #24: Patriotic Images!
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RULES:

1. Any interpretation of the theme that falls within Bimmerpost.com rules is welcome.
2. You must be the person that took the photo. Previous photos are acceptable as long as you are the one that captured the image.
3. One submission per contest.
4. Images must be no larger than 800px in any direction. Links to larger images are allowed but you must have one that is under 800px for the poll.
5. All contestants must host their own pictures (which includes hosting them on Bimmerpost).
6. All images must have a title.
7. While post processing in Photoshop is allowed, adding or removing parts of the picture is not. In the event a photo is suspected to be "photo-chopped," the contestant will be asked to provide the original picture.

THEME:

A photo that captures the essence of patriotism or pride in one's nation. Flags, colors, fans, decorations, fireworks, parades, etc. LOTS of ways to capture this one.

With Canada Day (July 1st), Independence Day (July 4th) and other Nations' holidays in the near future and the World Cup currently going on, there should be plenty of chances to capture the theme.

*I reserve the right to enforce these standards as necessary.

IMPORTANT DATES:

Entries must be submitted to this thread no later than Saturday July 10th @ 11:59 PM PDT That is over 3 weeks folks, no reason at all NOT to enter.

The poll will commence shortly thereafter.

Don't be chicken, get to clickin'!!!

scollins · 06-16-2010, 12:56 PM

Note: I thought about extending the deadline to July 19th so that Bastille Day (July 14th) would fall during the contest. But I don't know if we get many from France strolling through our forum.....

M_Six · 06-16-2010, 03:17 PM

Fireworks over the Midway.

Seminole · 06-16-2010, 04:11 PM

For some clarification on the rules, can I take a photo and make the whole thing B&W with the exception of one area? I'm not really adding or removing anything, but I don't know if removing the color from some parts counts as removing...

scollins · 06-16-2010, 08:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seminole

For some clarification on the rules, can I take a photo and make the whole thing B&W with the exception of one area? I'm not really adding or removing anything, but I don't know if removing the color from some parts counts as removing...

I'll allow it, as long as the retained colors are the original.

Seminole · 06-16-2010, 10:48 PM

In that case here is my submission:

"An American Icon"

BMW F22 · 06-16-2010, 11:58 PM

Thanks for the setting up the contest Scollins! Siiiick pictures so far. Now I gotta go out and actually try this time. lol

scollins · 06-17-2010, 12:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMW E90

Now I gotta go out and actually try this time. lol

Yeah, me too!

bosstones · 06-17-2010, 12:54 AM

slackers!

Sylon · 06-17-2010, 12:56 AM

"Flying High"

dcstep · 06-21-2010, 05:21 PM

Colorado Army Reserve Band plays for veterans' memorial dedication:

merlinfe · 06-21-2010, 09:00 PM

Washington Monument, 2008

Took this when I was taking pictures around DC in 2008. Nice Day. I used a 40D with the stock 18-55mm Kit lens from a Rebel XT.

UdubBadger · 06-28-2010, 04:11 PM

why didn't I see this?

scollins · 06-28-2010, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UdubBadger

why didn't I see this?

Cuz you blind?

Still plenty of time to enter.

UdubBadger · 06-28-2010, 08:31 PM

yeah, i skipped right over it... I'm always looking for those **stars** I used to put on all the contests before. I'll try to shoot something on or around the 4th.

scollins · 07-05-2010, 01:58 PM

"Revolution"

UdubBadger · 07-05-2010, 02:17 PM

nice buddy... I'm going to shoot tonight (our towns stuff is tonight... weird right?)

UdubBadger · 07-06-2010, 01:00 AM

no good shots today

bosstones · 07-06-2010, 09:41 PM

Grrrr....I can't post a lot of what I have. Here's a place holder for my entry. Not the greatest, but it's all I have until I get a chance to get out with my camera. I'll change my entry if I can get a shot of what I have planned.

"Let Freedom Rain [30mm DU]"

Chewy734 · 07-07-2010, 11:27 PM

While walking home from the local fireworks event last Sunday, the Cleveland's War Memorial Fountain looked picturesque. So, I decided to take a quick snapshot of it. Since I didn't have my tripod with me, I was lucky how well it came out, as I shot it handheld with an ISO of 200 and a shutter speed of 1 sec!

"Rising above the flames of war"

UdubBadger · 07-07-2010, 11:40 PM

Very nice Chewy

UdubBadger · 07-08-2010, 12:01 AM

From the first full CF card I ever shot in digital with my old 20D.
Title:
Country Bridge

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scollins Bootleggin' 'n Gunrunnin' 144 Rep 2,372 Posts Drives: 2024 X3 M40i Join Date: May 2007 Location: Renton, WA iTrader: (3)	Official BimmerPost Photo Contest #24: Patriotic Images! Official BimmerPost Photo Contest #24: Patriotic Images! ________________________________________ RULES: 1. Any interpretation of the theme that falls within Bimmerpost.com rules is welcome. 2. You must be the person that took the photo. Previous photos are acceptable as long as you are the one that captured the image. 3. One submission per contest. 4. Images must be no larger than 800px in any direction. Links to larger images are allowed but you must have one that is under 800px for the poll. 5. All contestants must host their own pictures (which includes hosting them on Bimmerpost). 6. All images must have a title. 7. While post processing in Photoshop is allowed, adding or removing parts of the picture is not. In the event a photo is suspected to be "photo-chopped," the contestant will be asked to provide the original picture. THEME: A photo that captures the essence of patriotism or pride in one's nation. Flags, colors, fans, decorations, fireworks, parades, etc. LOTS of ways to capture this one. With Canada Day (July 1st), Independence Day (July 4th) and other Nations' holidays in the near future and the World Cup currently going on, there should be plenty of chances to capture the theme. I reserve the right to enforce these standards as necessary. IMPORTANT DATES:* Entries must be submitted to this thread no later than Saturday July 10th @ 11:59 PM PDT That is over 3 weeks folks, no reason at all NOT to enter. The poll will commence shortly thereafter. Don't be chicken, get to clickin'!!! __________________ Scott 2024 G01 X3 M40i, Brooklyn Grey Metallic /// 2015 F15 X5 35i, Space Gray Metallic, 99K miles /// 2013 F30 320xi, Mojave Metallic, 112k miles 2019 Ford F450 STX, Oxford White 2013 Ducati Multistrada Touring S, Red
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scollins Bootleggin' 'n Gunrunnin' 144 Rep 2,372 Posts Drives: 2024 X3 M40i Join Date: May 2007 Location: Renton, WA iTrader: (3)	Note: I thought about extending the deadline to July 19th so that Bastille Day (July 14th) would fall during the contest. But I don't know if we get many from France strolling through our forum..... __________________ Scott 2024 G01 X3 M40i, Brooklyn Grey Metallic /// 2015 F15 X5 35i, Space Gray Metallic, 99K miles /// 2013 F30 320xi, Mojave Metallic, 112k miles 2019 Ford F450 STX, Oxford White 2013 Ducati Multistrada Touring S, Red
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Seminole Colonel 478 Rep 2,032 Posts Drives: Red Flyer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: 38.8977° N, 77.0366° W iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 E90 328i [7.00]	For some clarification on the rules, can I take a photo and make the whole thing B&W with the exception of one area? I'm not really adding or removing anything, but I don't know if removing the color from some parts counts as removing... __________________
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Seminole Colonel 478 Rep 2,032 Posts Drives: Red Flyer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: 38.8977° N, 77.0366° W iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 E90 328i [7.00]	In that case here is my submission: "An American Icon" Attached Images __________________
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BMW F22 Major General 3654 Rep 9,783 Posts Drives: ///M235i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (8)	Thanks for the setting up the contest Scollins! Siiiick pictures so far. Now I gotta go out and actually try this time. lol
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06-17-2010, 12:54 AM	#9
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bosstones Lieutenant Colonel 1245 Rep 1,595 Posts Drives: o_0 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Suburbia iTrader: (0)	Grrrr....I can't post a lot of what I have. Here's a place holder for my entry. Not the greatest, but it's all I have until I get a chance to get out with my camera. I'll change my entry if I can get a shot of what I have planned. "Let Freedom Rain [30mm DU]" __________________ - Jeff bosstones' flickr Last edited by bosstones; 07-09-2010 at 02:34 PM.. Reason: changed title
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Chewy734 Major General 492 Rep 6,798 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i ZPP, ZSP Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: LA, CA iTrader: (15)	While walking home from the local fireworks event last Sunday, the Cleveland's War Memorial Fountain looked picturesque. So, I decided to take a quick snapshot of it. Since I didn't have my tripod with me, I was lucky how well it came out, as I shot it handheld with an ISO of 200 and a shutter speed of 1 sec! "Rising above the flames of war" __________________ Currently for sale: [19" Linea Corse LC818 wheel], [19" Fallen FK452 tire]
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