Photo of the Month - January '10 Nominations

**Chris of Arabia** · 01-26-2010, 01:03 PM

If that is meant as a serious nomination, then fine. If it's just intended to mock the OP, as I believe it to be, then please delete the image. PoTM will not be turned into a circus.

jackieclayton · 01-26-2010, 04:06 PM

Im sorry, I didn't mean it as a mock to the OP and I definitely don't assume that PoTM should be treated with sarcasm. Though I posted with a tad bit of humor because his photo was so widely discussed on the board I was for sure it would be on this thread by now, I nominated his photo because he got a lot of popularity with it this month, and I thought the OP was serious about it when he took it. I know we all thought he was joking with it at first but in all honesty, I think he was really excited about the shot he got (at least...i hope he wasn't trolling, i haven't seen anything posted by him since so I hope I'm not being naive). No, its not technically the best picture compared to the others nominated but like I said, he deserves some props for his creativity... i don't think any of us saw that "S" at first. PoTM says nominate your favorite photo on the board, and this one was my favorite this month... it sparked conversation, got a lot of feedback, and in all honesty, made me think about the definition of "good photography." (similar to this thread: Overrated Photographers... and not just famous ones.). I think its technically a crappy picture compared to the others... its out of focus, the color hues are awful, and its framed poorly. BUT... pretty creative that the guy was able to make an illusion off the floor and the cat, yet none of us were able to see his point of the picture because we got so hung up on seeing the flaws. I just wanted to put it out there that even though we all got a good laugh off of "Blurry Cat," it should make us remember that photography is art and self expression, and if we get so caught up on the flaws in the photos, we will miss out on what the photographer was really trying to portray.

I'm not here to take a stab at someone's work, and for the reasons above, it was my favorite picture on the board this month (so far!) but I dont want to offend anyone, especially the OP. I completely understand if you want to delete it from the nomination, I just wanted to explain why I put it up there.

Big · 01-26-2010, 06:30 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by jackieclayton

Im sorry, I didn't mean it as a mock to the OP and I definitely don't assume that PoTM should be treated with sarcasm. Though I posted with a tad bit of humor because his photo was so widely discussed on the board I was for sure it would be on this thread by now, I nominated his photo because he got a lot of popularity with it this month, and I thought the OP was serious about it when he took it. I know we all thought he was joking with it at first but in all honesty, I think he was really excited about the shot he got (at least...i hope he wasn't trolling, i haven't seen anything posted by him since so I hope I'm not being naive). No, its not technically the best picture compared to the others nominated but like I said, he deserves some props for his creativity... i don't think any of us saw that "S" at first. PoTM says nominate your favorite photo on the board, and this one was my favorite this month... it sparked conversation, got a lot of feedback, and in all honesty, made me think about the definition of "good photography." (similar to this thread: Overrated Photographers... and not just famous ones.). I think its technically a crappy picture compared to the others... its out of focus, the color hues are awful, and its framed poorly. BUT... pretty creative that the guy was able to make an illusion off the floor and the cat, yet none of us were able to see his point of the picture because we got so hung up on seeing the flaws. I just wanted to put it out there that even though we all got a good laugh off of "Blurry Cat," it should make us remember that photography is art and self expression, and if we get so caught up on the flaws in the photos, we will miss out on what the photographer was really trying to portray.

I'm not here to take a stab at someone's work, and for the reasons above, it was my favorite picture on the board this month (so far!) but I dont want to offend anyone, especially the OP. I completely understand if you want to delete it from the nomination, I just wanted to explain why I put it up there.

Haha

alstonfered · 01-28-2010, 12:47 AM

Hello Everyone,
You all have awesome collection of the nature pictures.
Thanks for sharing on the forum.
If anyone have more please share here.

**Bitter Jeweler** · 01-30-2010, 01:09 PM

I nominate this bit of awesomeNess.

Post your Olympus pictures!

jackieclayton · 01-30-2010, 02:54 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Bitter Jeweler

I nominate this bit of awesomeNess.

Post your Olympus pictures!

nice pic! who's is it?

jackieclayton · 01-31-2010, 01:34 PM

ya, I really like "coming and going"... how rare that you can get a shot like that, and at such a nice exposure!

jackieclayton · 02-01-2010, 03:40 AM

Can I nominate two photos this month? Sorry Blurry Cat... i like this one too!

The Fog by PhotoXopher.... it creeps me out every time I look at it... and very creative how he photoshopped the naked guy or alien or whatever and headlights in. I like it!

**Bitter Jeweler** · 02-01-2010, 11:21 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by jackieclayton

Quote: Originally Posted by Bitter Jeweler

I nominate this bit of awesomeNess.

Post your Olympus pictures!

nice pic! who's is it?

C-Towner's , I posted the link to the post.

AimsG · 02-02-2010, 09:50 PM

I'm totally new to TPF... where do I find the pics from January's "Musically Inclined"... or have they not been posted yet? Thanks :-D

O|||||||O · 02-02-2010, 09:53 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by AimsG

I'm totally new to TPF... where do I find the pics from January's "Musically Inclined"... or have they not been posted yet? Thanks :-D

Not really the right place to ask that question ... but they haven't been posted yet.

A voting thread will be added to this section probably in a day or two.

AimsG · 02-02-2010, 10:36 PM

[quote=O|||||||O;1825779]

Quote: Originally Posted by AimsG

I'm totally new to TPF... where do I find the pics from January's "Musically Inclined"... or have they not been posted yet? Thanks :-D

Not really the right place to ask that question ... but they haven't been posted yet.

Thanks for being patient with me

- i'm a total newbie to this site!

djmoonlight · 02-24-2010, 11:27 PM

I love all the concepts of this photos .. They are so brilliant !
Can we nominate for our selves??

GeneGrady · 03-05-2010, 02:28 PM

I like it. I found this particularly interesting.

Thanks for posting.

Gene

Quote: Originally Posted by Casshew

rallysman "dam that was cold"

business process management

webmaster705 · 03-11-2010, 05:57 AM

Really beautiful and touching, cannot select one, amazing and eyecathing good job

01-26-2010, 01:03 PM	#16
Chris of Arabia Herding cats since 1988... Site Moderator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: The Magic Kingdom Posts: 7,188 My Photos Are OK to Edit Thanked 18 Times in 16 Posts My Gallery: (110)	If that is meant as a serious nomination, then fine. If it's just intended to mock the OP, as I believe it to be, then please delete the image. PoTM will not be turned into a circus. __________________ flickr now showing... obligatory blog - izdihar.com "Photography is 1% inspiration, and 99% moving furniture..." - .lisakimberly.

01-26-2010, 06:30 PM	#18
Big TPF Junkie! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 1,156 My Photos Are NOT OK to Edit Thanked 20 Times in 19 Posts My Gallery: (0)	Quote: Originally Posted by jackieclayton Im sorry, I didn't mean it as a mock to the OP and I definitely don't assume that PoTM should be treated with sarcasm. Though I posted with a tad bit of humor because his photo was so widely discussed on the board I was for sure it would be on this thread by now, I nominated his photo because he got a lot of popularity with it this month, and I thought the OP was serious about it when he took it. I know we all thought he was joking with it at first but in all honesty, I think he was really excited about the shot he got (at least...i hope he wasn't trolling, i haven't seen anything posted by him since so I hope I'm not being naive). No, its not technically the best picture compared to the others nominated but like I said, he deserves some props for his creativity... i don't think any of us saw that "S" at first. PoTM says nominate your favorite photo on the board, and this one was my favorite this month... it sparked conversation, got a lot of feedback, and in all honesty, made me think about the definition of "good photography." (similar to this thread: Overrated Photographers... and not just famous ones.). I think its technically a crappy picture compared to the others... its out of focus, the color hues are awful, and its framed poorly. BUT... pretty creative that the guy was able to make an illusion off the floor and the cat, yet none of us were able to see his point of the picture because we got so hung up on seeing the flaws. I just wanted to put it out there that even though we all got a good laugh off of "Blurry Cat," it should make us remember that photography is art and self expression, and if we get so caught up on the flaws in the photos, we will miss out on what the photographer was really trying to portray. I'm not here to take a stab at someone's work, and for the reasons above, it was my favorite picture on the board this month (so far!) but I dont want to offend anyone, especially the OP. I completely understand if you want to delete it from the nomination, I just wanted to explain why I put it up there. Haha __________________ Canon 50D ~ 17-85mm f/4-5.6 ~ 70-300mm f/4-5.6 ~ 100mm f/2.8 macro ~ 50mm f/1.4 ~ Canon Speedlite 430EXII http://www.coffmanimages.webs.com

01-28-2010, 12:47 AM	#19
alstonfered TPF Noob! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: alstonfered Posts: 2 My Photos Are OK to Edit Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts My Gallery: (0)	Hello Everyone, You all have awesome collection of the nature pictures. Thanks for sharing on the forum. If anyone have more please share here. __________________ buy r4ds

01-30-2010, 01:09 PM	#20
Bitter Jeweler *** Tool Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 3,212 My Photos Are OK to Edit** Thanked 258 Times in 216 Posts My Gallery: (0)	I nominate this bit of awesomeNess. Post your Olympus pictures! __________________ Posting photos in the General Gallery forum is like hanging prints in the basement...behind the furnace.

02-01-2010, 11:21 AM	#24
Bitter Jeweler *** Tool Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 3,212 My Photos Are OK to Edit** Thanked 258 Times in 216 Posts My Gallery: (0)	Quote: Originally Posted by jackieclayton Quote: Originally Posted by Bitter Jeweler I nominate this bit of awesomeNess. Post your Olympus pictures! nice pic! who's is it? C-Towner's , I posted the link to the post. __________________ Posting photos in the General Gallery forum is like hanging prints in the basement...behind the furnace.

01-26-2010, 04:06 PM	#17
jackieclayton I spend too much of my life on TPF! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Guam Posts: 444 My Photos Are OK to Edit Thanked 11 Times in 9 Posts My Gallery: (0)	Im sorry, I didn't mean it as a mock to the OP and I definitely don't assume that PoTM should be treated with sarcasm. Though I posted with a tad bit of humor because his photo was so widely discussed on the board I was for sure it would be on this thread by now, I nominated his photo because he got a lot of popularity with it this month, and I thought the OP was serious about it when he took it. I know we all thought he was joking with it at first but in all honesty, I think he was really excited about the shot he got (at least...i hope he wasn't trolling, i haven't seen anything posted by him since so I hope I'm not being naive). No, its not technically the best picture compared to the others nominated but like I said, he deserves some props for his creativity... i don't think any of us saw that "S" at first. PoTM says nominate your favorite photo on the board, and this one was my favorite this month... it sparked conversation, got a lot of feedback, and in all honesty, made me think about the definition of "good photography." (similar to this thread: Overrated Photographers... and not just famous ones.). I think its technically a crappy picture compared to the others... its out of focus, the color hues are awful, and its framed poorly. BUT... pretty creative that the guy was able to make an illusion off the floor and the cat, yet none of us were able to see his point of the picture because we got so hung up on seeing the flaws. I just wanted to put it out there that even though we all got a good laugh off of "Blurry Cat," it should make us remember that photography is art and self expression, and if we get so caught up on the flaws in the photos, we will miss out on what the photographer was really trying to portray. I'm not here to take a stab at someone's work, and for the reasons above, it was my favorite picture on the board this month (so far!) but I dont want to offend anyone, especially the OP. I completely understand if you want to delete it from the nomination, I just wanted to explain why I put it up there.

01-30-2010, 02:54 PM	#21
jackieclayton I spend too much of my life on TPF! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Guam Posts: 444 My Photos Are OK to Edit Thanked 11 Times in 9 Posts My Gallery: (0)	Quote: Originally Posted by Bitter Jeweler I nominate this bit of awesomeNess. Post your Olympus pictures! nice pic! who's is it?

01-31-2010, 01:34 PM	#22
jackieclayton I spend too much of my life on TPF! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Guam Posts: 444 My Photos Are OK to Edit Thanked 11 Times in 9 Posts My Gallery: (0)	ya, I really like "coming and going"... how rare that you can get a shot like that, and at such a nice exposure!

02-01-2010, 03:40 AM	#23
jackieclayton I spend too much of my life on TPF! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Guam Posts: 444 My Photos Are OK to Edit Thanked 11 Times in 9 Posts My Gallery: (0)	Can I nominate two photos this month? Sorry Blurry Cat... i like this one too! The Fog by PhotoXopher.... it creeps me out every time I look at it... and very creative how he photoshopped the naked guy or alien or whatever and headlights in. I like it!

02-02-2010, 09:50 PM	#25
AimsG TPF Noob! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 13 My Photos Are NOT OK to Edit Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts My Gallery: (0)	I'm totally new to TPF... where do I find the pics from January's "Musically Inclined"... or have they not been posted yet? Thanks :-D

02-02-2010, 09:53 PM	#26
O\|\|\|\|\|\|\|O TPF Junkie! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 6,069 My Photos Are NOT OK to Edit Thanked 133 Times in 120 Posts My Gallery: (4)	Quote: Originally Posted by AimsG I'm totally new to TPF... where do I find the pics from January's "Musically Inclined"... or have they not been posted yet? Thanks :-D Not really the right place to ask that question ... but they haven't been posted yet. A voting thread will be added to this section probably in a day or two. __________________ -Josh Flickr Gear ... Canon stuff

02-02-2010, 10:36 PM	#27
AimsG TPF Noob! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 13 My Photos Are NOT OK to Edit Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts My Gallery: (0)	[quote=O\|\|\|\|\|\|\|O;1825779] Quote: Originally Posted by AimsG I'm totally new to TPF... where do I find the pics from January's "Musically Inclined"... or have they not been posted yet? Thanks :-D Not really the right place to ask that question ... but they haven't been posted yet. Thanks for being patient with me - i'm a total newbie to this site!

02-24-2010, 11:27 PM	#28
djmoonlight No longer a newbie, moving up! Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Sydney , Australia Posts: 31 My Photos Are NOT OK to Edit Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post My Gallery: (0)	I love all the concepts of this photos .. They are so brilliant ! Can we nominate for our selves?? __________________ wedding videographers in Cleveland Cleveland Wedding Videography

03-05-2010, 02:28 PM	#29
GeneGrady TPF Noob! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: US Posts: 3 My Photos Are OK to Edit Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts My Gallery: (0)	Very interesting I like it. I found this particularly interesting. Thanks for posting. Gene Quote: Originally Posted by Casshew rallysman "dam that was cold" business process management

03-11-2010, 05:57 AM	#30
webmaster705 No longer a newbie, moving up! Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Pakistan Posts: 60 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts My Gallery: (0)	Really beautiful and touching, cannot select one, amazing and eyecathing good job __________________ Your photo protection Software The picture viewer protection for better photos secure

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