COMMENT THREAD FOR SEPTEMBER CONTEST

[Mz Pip]

Please use this thread to post your comment on the photo submitted for the September Contest.

Submit your photos here: http://www.democraticunderground.com/103621319

Thanks!

Mz Pip

[Solly Mack]

1. I'm in.

Wheeeeeeeee.

Thank, Mz Pip!

alfredo: Beautiful!

[alfredo]

2. Thank you.

Another month of self flagellation.

[Solly Mack]

4. lol. I know whatcha mean

[alfredo]

5. I need to photograph more puppies and kittens. ;)

[Solly Mack]

7. If I could have gotten a purple bug I'd have entered it.

I do hope someone has a purple bird.

Course, a purple puppy or kitten would be cool.

[alfredo]

10. Do they make Rust Oleum in Purple?

[Solly Mack]

17. Probably.

lol

[handmade34]

14. like this???

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[Solly Mack]

16. How cool is that!

Nice purple buggie.

[alfredo]

20. I bet the masking tape on the eyes and antenna was a chore.

[handmade34]

35. you have no idea...

[alfredo]

37. A shot of gin will steady the hand.

[Celebration]

24. now that is what I call PURPLE! n/t

[mnhtnbb]

9. LOL. I'm beginning to understand what gets votes.

[alfredo]

11. A Purple Cow might work.

Purple Cow
Gelett Burgess

I never saw a Purple Cow,
I never hope to see one;
But I can tell you, anyhow,
I'd rather see than be one.

[mnhtnbb]

12. LOL. I almost submitted a purple cow!

Seriously. Well, it was really blue...but I could have turned it purple!

[Celebration]

13. Hey I thought about it too!

But would have required a purple mask of some sort.

Editing to add: Wish I had gotten that shot of a purple people eater!! Barely missed it.

[alfredo]

19. That would have been a real hoot!

[mnhtnbb]

30. LOL. OK. Here's the purple cow--um, steer!

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[alfredo]

34. We have horses in our town, but no purple.

[mnhtnbb]

39. Took this at a park in Lima, Peru. Same trip as my entry of sunrise at Lake Titicaca.

[alfredo]

40. Lucky you. The light there must have been incredible.

I would love to do a "culinary tour" of South America.

[mnhtnbb]

41. I was awake two mornings--4:30 a.m.--to take photos of the sunrise. First morning,

eh, nothing special. Second morning. Unbelievable.

First time I entered a photo on one of these contests was one I took
at Ollantaytambo. It was an amazing trip. Peru is really magical.

[alfredo]

43. There is danger in beautiful places. You come home and everything seems blah.

It's like going from Blantons to Old Fitzgerald.

[mnhtnbb]

44. So true! It does force one to look for the beauty in your own backyard.

[alfredo]

46. I had to find a new back yard, and a more stable environment before I got

back into photography. I spent years building kites, I even designed a celtic harp for some friends. I bought a Samsung Maxima 35mm camera to carry around on my mail route. It got the juices flowing again. Later I bought a Canon S110, 2.1 mp. The rest is a sordid history of gear acquisition syndrome.

Canon S110 My wife still uses this one.


The S50 Can be used to crack walnuts. It could shoot RAW, but I never liked how dark they were.


G10. This was one hell of a camera. It needs a good sensor cleaning. I might convert it to IR


Now I have the Olympus EPL-1. It's been such a good camera, I haven't been able to justify moving up to a newer camera. The kit lens was very slow focusing, so it says in the drawer.



Next could be a Panasonic G6 or G5, though I will probably go with the Olympus EPL-5 The G6 has focus peaking, so that might be the best camera for these old eyes.

[mnhtnbb]

47. That is really fun to see your progression of cameras.

I have only been using a digital camera for 3 years--Canon PowerShot A2100 IS. Thinking about moving up to Canon G12--but hesitant
to spend the money. I can't decide if I'm just having some fun...or want to get more serious.

[alfredo]

48. How much you want to spend? How do you wish to use the camera?

If you want to buy the Canon G series, check out the G15, or wait to see how the new G16 is received. DPreview likes it.

If you are looking for something pocketable, look for something like the Sony RX100, Ricoh GRIV, Canon S110, Lumix LX7.

The new Pentax MX-1 is a real beauty and has garnered praise from reviewers. Pentax is now owned by Ricoh. Both make very good glass. It has a bright lens, making indoor photography much easier.
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/pentax-mx-1




Learning a new camera is a lot of fun. It builds new connections in your brain.

[mnhtnbb]

3. I'm in, too!

[Johnny Noshoes]

6. In

Yeah its very different.

[Solly Mack]

8. I'm loving the entries!

And...there's a bird with purple on it. Yes!

[Celebration]

15. glad I was able to oblige

with a photo of a GREEN heron! LOL

[Solly Mack]

18. The adults have a brownish purple color on their chest and face.

It's a cool bird.

[Celebration]

23. might be my favorite bird to photograph

I don't see them nearly as often as the great blues, so they are slightly more novel around here. I love to try to creep up on them. My old Girl Scout days are showing I guess.

The first time I photographed one I had no idea what it was and had to ask someone here. I thought it was a weird duck in a tree. Not much of a bird person here, but I have learned a few things.

[Solly Mack]

27. They are wonderful birds to watch. Very pretty to behold.

They're all over here during the summer and year round down New Orleans way.

I got my bird learn on because of this group.

[rdking647]

49. do you know about the flickr bird id group?

you post a photo of an unidentified bird and the location you saw it and someone will usually give you in id in a very short amount of time

[Solly Mack]

50. Thanks. I'll have to check that out.

[alfredo]

21. Go track down a Purple Finch, or a House Finch body double.

[Solly Mack]

26. Or better yet - a purple martin, or purple starling, or amethyst starling

Some hummingbirds, etc.

[alfredo]

32. The insect world is full of color

[alfredo]

22. I see a wonderful entry by a new poster.

[Solly Mack]

28. It is very nice.

[alfredo]

31. That one stood out. Great photo.

[Mira]

25. got home about an hour ago... and saw Laura PourMeADrink's entry

it's not the only one I like a lot but it's the one that made me gasp. I am so glad you persevere and stick with us.
This is simply beautiful, sensitive, and breath taking to me.

[alfredo]

33. I want to see more from this person.

[Solly Mack]

36. I love those freckles.

Really nice shot.

[handmade34]

38. So sweet...

[Laura PourMeADrink]

68. Wow thanks. Not that this matters at all, but it's personal

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to me. My gay friend and his husband adopted this girl and she has had a rough life. They are just overjoyed to have her and give her the love she needs. She looks sad in this pic...but overall she had so much fun at Mardi Gras - geez - what kid wouldn't - the joy of it all - the colors, the music, the beautiful floats - people throwing beads and candy.

[Cassandra]

75. They throw beds?

Mardi Gras has gotten racier than expected.

[Laura PourMeADrink]

77. Yes ~ Beds ! It's amazing ! :>)

[Solly Mack]

42. More and more great photos!

So much wonderful purple!

[JohnnyRingo]

62. Your pic stood out for me.

There are so many great images that I wouldn't try calling the favorite, but the stark colors in yours made me stop mid-scroll.

Great color complement!

[Solly Mack]

82. Thank you. I love yours.

[mnhtnbb]

45. I'm lovin' all the purples! Glad I decided to pass on submitting purple flowers

Maybe for next Spring contest?

[rdking647]

51. almost entered a purple flower

but when i saw the flowers enterered i thought ig go in another direction

this would have been the flower

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[groundloop]

52. That's a great photo, here's my purple flower...

[JohnnyRingo]

63. AAAARGHH... My rods and cones are burning!

Hahahaha ...I'm not sure the Optometry Assn recommends that high a dose of purple flower exposure.

I knew there'd be some flowers entered, but I made a rare attempt at a nature pic, then I beat the hell out it trying to make it look good. I think I might have killed it:




I realized I was out of my league and went back to something I know a little about. LOL

[Solly Mack]

53. Oh, wow! Truly wonderful shots!

handmade34 - I love your photo.




BuddhaGirl - Nightlife in the Aquarium is magical.

[Mz Pip]

54. Wonderful photos!

These are terrific. I was curious to see what would be done with purple. Everyone rose to the challenge!

Carry on! Let's fill up the thread!

[ManiacJoe]

55. These entries look so much better in a color-managed browser...

Purple is one of the harder colors for digital cameras to get right.

[Cassandra]

78. Canon rarely renders purple as anything but blue...

in a jpeg but in RAW, all the gorgeous purple is there.

[Celebration]

56. Woohoo, Tin is back!

And with a wonderful photo, too!

[Tindalos]

57. Aw shucks.

I thought I'd sneak back in without any fanfare. I've missed you guys.

[handmade34]

58. your photo

is beautiful!

[Tindalos]

59. Thanks

It was taken at the Bloedel Conservatory. They always have interesting plants.

[Mira]

64. I noticed you've been voting

and hoped you'd come back bringing gifts. And sure enough, you did. Love the power of the purple in your photo.

[Tindalos]

84. Yes, I try to vote.

I will try to post more but I don't have a lot of time these days.

[Solly Mack]

60. JohnnyRingo

[Mira]

61. If I did not already have one in this line-up

I would be too intimidated to add an entry. Some of these defy description they are so beautiful, at least I don't have good words....
This will be a real fight. Can't wait!

[handmade34]

65. amazing also

is the variety (and interpretation) of purple... from blues to reds... I am so bad at identifying color and I thought mine was too blue but I am appreciating the variations... especially yours which has the two shades!

[JohnnyRingo]

69. Something that's incredible about your photos...

...is that I always wonder how you find such intriguing subjects. You have an amazing eye for beauty in unusual settings, and the purple porch is another great one.

I'm curious what a long shot of that house would reveal. I don't know if that's your own home, but the person who lives there certainly celebrates the far reaches of the spectrum.

[Mira]

72. I had a really tricky and hard day until the moment I found this note from you

I'm lots better now, and back on track knowing what is and is not important. Thank you for your words.

The Porch is in Key West. I photographed it on a walk there last week. In Key West the living is so expensive, only you as a New Yorker can grasp it. By the time you pay your rent, old decrepit purple furniture has to suffice.

I'll go back and see if I have a shot with a larger view - I do remember cropping a bit.

EDIT:
nope, not much more, just more of the bicycle.
But this photo was lurking nearby so I uploaded it for you because it may make you smile.

[JohnnyRingo]

79. *Chuckle*

As I said... interesting places.

[handmade34]

66. for fun...

The color purple relates to the imagination and spirituality...It is an introspective color, allowing us to get in touch with our deeper thoughts.

The difference between violet and purple is that violet appears in the visible light spectrum, or rainbow, whereas purple is simply a mix of red and blue. Violet has the highest vibration in the visible spectrum...Both contain the energy and strength of red with the spirituality and integrity of blue. This is the union of body and soul creating a balance between our physical and our spiritual energies...

Violet encourages creative pursuits and seeks inspiration and originality through its creative endeavors. It likes to be unique, individual and independent, not one of the crowd. Artists, musicians, writers, poets and psychics are all inspired by violet and its magic and mystery.

Violet is the color of the humanitarian, using its better judgment to do good for others. Combining wisdom and power with sensitivity and humility, violet can achieve a lot for those less fortunate...
The color purple is specifically associated with royalty and the nobility, creating an impression of luxury, wealth and extravagance...
Purple has power...Too much of the color purple can promote or aggravate depression in some...

http://www.empower-yourself-with-color-psychology.com/color-purple.html

[mnhtnbb]

67. How enlightening! Thanks!

[JohnnyRingo]

70. Now you have me questioning my entry.

As a typical guy, I have like six words for all the colors of the rainbow. I chose "Lilac" because others already used purple and lavender, and I wanted an original title. I almost named it "Metallic Lacquer Lilac Dream", but I'm not sure anyone can say that aloud without tieing their tongue in a knot.

Now I wonder what color my image of that custom lowrider Ford really is, and ultimately what it says about me. I hope it doesn't trigger depression in anyone. LOL

[handmade34]

71. whatever it is...

it's hot stuff with a nice finish...

[Mira]

73. So sweet! So true.

Thank you for that!!!

[mnhtnbb]

74. I can't believe I'm drumming up entries--competition--but I just messaged

someone to please submit a photo which had been posted here in another thread!

No wonder I'm not a Republican!

[mnhtnbb]

83. And it's been submitted!

[Cassandra]

76. Talk about cutting it close!

Glad I could join in celebrating my favorite color.

[trusty elf]

80. Such fine entries!

I found them slightly daunting, but I can go along for the ride without worrying too much about winning.

If there were a "lame title" category, on the other hand.....

[Solly Mack]

81. I like yours!

I like all the entries. I think everyone went for it with the theme and produced wonderful shots.

Great theme. Great shots.