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Mira

(22,482 posts)
Wed Jul 5, 2023, 10:14 AM Jul 2023

*****Comment Thread*****for the July contest "DON'T BE AFRAID OF THE DARK"

Here is where you get to make your comments and express your observations about the submissions to the contest: "DON'T BE AFRAID OF THE DARK" - which is our theme for the July photography contest.

Please pay attention to making your comments here and not in the submission thread,
We are all interested in that you may have to say.

Here is the link to the submission thread: https://www.democraticunderground.com/1036117058

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*****Comment Thread*****for the July contest "DON'T BE AFRAID OF THE DARK" (Original Post) Mira Jul 2023 OP
All right, I'm in. CaliforniaPeggy Jul 2023 #1
I recognize that clock! Musee d'Orsay. GoneOffShore Jul 2023 #6
Thanks so much, my dear GoneOffShore! I can never remember the name. ♥ CaliforniaPeggy Jul 2023 #14
We're off and have a good start Mira Jul 2023 #2
I like furry snuggles those two look like mother and daughter Duncanpup Jul 2023 #3
You're too kind, Duncanpup Diamond_Dog Jul 2023 #4
Almost filled up 10 spots Mira Jul 2023 #5
Went through my files and way too many to choose from GoneOffShore Jul 2023 #7
The one you submitted Mira Jul 2023 #8
And now I'm blushing. GoneOffShore Jul 2023 #9
For my first attempt ever (Rooftop in Penasco), Grown2Hate Jul 2023 #10
What an amazing photo, my dear Grown2Hate! CaliforniaPeggy Jul 2023 #11
Thank you so much, CaliforniaPeggy! Grown2Hate Jul 2023 #12
Well, Thank You for your very kind comments! CaliforniaPeggy Jul 2023 #13
Finally picked one... 2naSalit Jul 2023 #15
Some really good creative photos entered in this contest! Callalily Jul 2023 #16
I sent in one of a bobcat at the Minnesota Zoo, hidden in the shadows. Ocelot II Jul 2023 #17
You are doing GREAT work - only 6 spots left Mira Jul 2023 #18
Darn, EarthboneArt Jul 2023 #19
I resized it and sent you the link to your private mailbox Mira Jul 2023 #20
Thank you very much Mira, EarthboneArt Jul 2023 #21
I had a hard time choosing this time. What do you think? Grumpy Old Guy Jul 2023 #22
I love them both in color and composition Mira Jul 2023 #23
There's room for one more entry Rocknation Jul 2023 #24
I just checked the submission thread Mira Jul 2023 #25

CaliforniaPeggy

(152,299 posts)
1. All right, I'm in.
Wed Jul 5, 2023, 10:34 AM
Jul 2023

I took this photo in Paris several years ago. It looks like it's B&W, even though it's not. I'd seen this clock on previous trips and wanted to capture it digitally.

Thanks for getting these threads up nice and early, dear Mira! I have a busy day ahead, and I wanted to post my photo early on, before all that happens!

Mira

(22,482 posts)
2. We're off and have a good start
Wed Jul 5, 2023, 06:34 PM
Jul 2023

I'm going through my archives, and suddenly all I see is shadows or ways to interpret this theme. Still looking for more, and having fun.

Mira

(22,482 posts)
5. Almost filled up 10 spots
Thu Jul 6, 2023, 12:00 PM
Jul 2023

I hope you are encouraged to go into the sunshine or your archives. We have some stellar interpretations of the theme already.
"DON'T BE AFRAID OF THE DARK" Shadow photography.
Will now post a link in GD and also in the Lounge.

GoneOffShore

(17,619 posts)
7. Went through my files and way too many to choose from
Thu Jul 6, 2023, 01:17 PM
Jul 2023

There were several 'auto-portraits' of my shadow, shadows cutting across streets, plus others.

Grown2Hate

(2,166 posts)
10. For my first attempt ever (Rooftop in Penasco),
Thu Jul 6, 2023, 09:49 PM
Jul 2023

the moon wore Venus, Mars, and Saturn as a crown of jewels. I HONESTLY didn't even know this until i Googled the date (I was trying to figure out what the light green blob was to the upper left).

https://www.space.com/planetary-trio-shines-moon-stars-april-2022

CaliforniaPeggy

(152,299 posts)
11. What an amazing photo, my dear Grown2Hate!
Thu Jul 6, 2023, 11:10 PM
Jul 2023

It's gorgeous. I hope that this will not be the last time we see your work here in the Photo Group.

You can post your work anytime! We love to see what other folks are shooting.

Welcome aboard!

Grown2Hate

(2,166 posts)
12. Thank you so much, CaliforniaPeggy!
Thu Jul 6, 2023, 11:21 PM
Jul 2023

Having been a lurker here on DU (relatively) since around 2001 (when a BartCop link first guided me here), you're somewhat of a celebrity to me. Love your posts and photography! Glad I could contribute. I think I'll stick around. 😊

2naSalit

(93,070 posts)
15. Finally picked one...
Fri Jul 7, 2023, 01:32 PM
Jul 2023

I have been debating with myself for days about which of seven pictures I could think of, immediately, and came up with the one I posted but I still am not sure I want to use that one.

Ocelot II

(121,210 posts)
17. I sent in one of a bobcat at the Minnesota Zoo, hidden in the shadows.
Fri Jul 7, 2023, 05:04 PM
Jul 2023

Technically, a bobcat is a lynx, hence the title.

Or, on reflection, that might actually be a Canada lynx - I don't remember now. The paws are pretty big.

Mira

(22,482 posts)
18. You are doing GREAT work - only 6 spots left
Fri Jul 7, 2023, 08:42 PM
Jul 2023

This is filling up beautifully with a wide variety of interpretations. I am thrilled. We will have the last 6 soon, I'm certain.
Congrats to us.

EarthboneArt

(26 posts)
21. Thank you very much Mira,
Sat Jul 8, 2023, 05:11 AM
Jul 2023

it looked fine before I posted it then it just got bigger,I think a setting on the camera needs adjustment.

Grumpy Old Guy

(3,574 posts)
22. I had a hard time choosing this time. What do you think?
Sat Jul 8, 2023, 11:52 PM
Jul 2023

Here are the two photos I thought about entering. I choose "Just Before Dawn." What do you think? Did I pick the right one? "Moonshadows" is a beautiful shot, but I think it's too small.

Moonshadows



Just Before Dawn



Mira

(22,482 posts)
25. I just checked the submission thread
Sun Jul 9, 2023, 09:39 PM
Jul 2023

and it is still there.
To self delete you have to go to edit and then delete it. Please don't though. I don't want to undo some of my work for the submission threads.
I will check again later before I finalize things tomorrow.

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