Colin Woods Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 Hi all In case you didn't see it, the voting closed on the September challenge. The winner was Ognyan Yosifov's stand-out portrait of a cat. Proof again that you don't need to travel miles to get great images, a concept taken to its pinnacle by Keith Morris, who, unbelievably, died just last weekend. Colin 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Woods Posted October 9, 2019 Author Share Posted October 9, 2019 We have had no word from Ognyan Yusifov. If there is still no word by this Friday 11th it will go the the runner up to set the next subject. We have two runners up so on Friday I will set a short poll to decide between the two and the winner will set the next challenge. Does that sound acceptable to everyone? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Ventura Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 Yes, I think so. We may need to add, when a challenge starts, that one must be able to run the next challenge, if you win. In other words don’t enter if you can’t or are unwilling to run the challenge the next month. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Woods Posted October 9, 2019 Author Share Posted October 9, 2019 2 minutes ago, Michael Ventura said: We may need to add, when a challenge starts, that one must be able to run the next challenge, if you win. In other words don’t enter if you can’t or are unwilling to run the challenge the next month. Yes, I agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYCat Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 1 hour ago, Michael Ventura said: Yes, I think so. We may need to add, when a challenge starts, that one must be able to run the next challenge, if you win. In other words don’t enter if you can’t or are unwilling to run the challenge the next month. Or at least let us know after you win that it will need to pass to someone else. Paulette 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ognyan Yosifov Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 Hi all ! I'm sorry for not responding on time... First a big THANK YOU to Colin for picking my image for the competition and THANK YOU to all of you who voted for it. ... Guys, I check the forum EVERY DAY and read EVERY POST. Even though I'm (on paper) with Alamy since 2013, I started uploading pictures from the late 2015. There were some occasional ups and mostly downs for me and it wasn't until this last February, when I "discovered" the forum ( and I'm very ashamed because of this) just to realise what stupid things I'd been doing with my account. Since then I've been trying to "save" what I can and to re-organise the things, so actually I could say that I'm quite new here. And what is the most important - everything is getting better 🙂 YOU, GUYS, ARE GREAT !!! Extremely helpful. So, since I'm mostly a "listener" than a "talker" on that forum, I think it will be fair the new challenge to be set by someone who is more proactive. And I will be taking part again and again. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYCat Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 Colin, you had better find out if both the runners-up are willing to do the next Challenge before going to the trouble of setting up another poll. Paulette Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Woods Posted October 9, 2019 Author Share Posted October 9, 2019 23 minutes ago, NYCat said: Colin, you had better find out if both the runners-up are willing to do the next Challenge before going to the trouble of setting up another poll. Fair point, I'll put up a post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marianne Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 This is why it's too bad that we no longer can DM. Thanks for all your work on this Colin, taking over as you did. Great job. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiskerke Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 (edited) Come on Ognyan we'll talk you through it. 👩🏫👨🏫😁 Fresh blood is an advantage. In this case no need for you to have done your 10.000 hours of practice here. (Besides maybe the 10.000 hours is a myth too: 1; 2; 3.) These have been the previous Challenges on this Alamy Forum. Just come up with one of your own. (Or combine two from the past or give your own twist to an old one. ) 2019 September - Faces August - Climate July - Children in Action June - Remembrance, Honouring, Celebrating May - The Thrill and Joy of Sport April - Women's Role in Todays Society March - Eating February - What is Love? Januari - Happy New! 2018 December - Converging Lines November - The City October - You Wear It Well September - Think Local August - NEWS July - FUN June - National parks scenery (pure nature) May - Twilight April - In or On the Water March - Without leaving the house (or garden) February - Winter Activities January - Music 2017 December - Taste November - Iconic October - Failure September - Critters August - On The Beach July - Street Art June - Festivals May - Transport April - Proverbs and sayings March - Urban Wildlife February - Urban Landscape January - Friendship and Friends 2016 December - Behind November - Trees October - River September - Our Native Land August - Digital Manipulation July - Pedal Power June - Help May - Worm's eye view April - City March - Joy of Travel February - The Blue Hour January - Silhouettes and Shadows 2015 December - Motion November - Solitary October - The Decisive Moment September - Concept August - Travel Magazine cover July - Skyline June - Environmentally Friendly May - Communication April - Little March - The Good Life February - I don't know why I like it.. January - Informal Portrait of a Stranger 2014 December - Festivities November - Autumn Colour (Color) October - Shoot Local September - Music August - Bridges July - My Favourite Place June - Perspective May - Rules April - Abstract/Minimalism March - Health February - The Unusual / The Weird / The Lucky Shot January - Sunset 2013 December - Peace November - Cold October - Harmony September - Triumphant August - Taking it easy July - Heat June - Night May - Excess April - In the Air Old forum: A Magical Moment Alone Forgotten wim edit: Come on Colin, you're perfectly capable of doing some coaching here! (As the most experienced 🏆🏆🏆winner of all of us, if I may add. 😁 ) Edited October 9, 2019 by wiskerke 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marianne Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 4 minutes ago, wiskerke said: Come on Ognyan we'll talk you through it. 👩🏫👨🏫😁 Fresh blood is an advantage. In this case no need for you to have done your 10.000 hours of practice here. (Besides maybe the 10.000 hours is a myth too: 1; 2; 3.) These have been the previous Challenges on this Alamy Forum. Just come up with one of your own. (Or combine two from the past or give your own twist to an old one. ) @Ognyan Yosifov I second Wim's idea - you should really do it - jump into the forum here with both feet! Wim has made it easy for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Woods Posted October 9, 2019 Author Share Posted October 9, 2019 31 minutes ago, wiskerke said: As the most experienced 🏆🏆🏆winner of all of us, if I may add. 😁 ) Am I? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiskerke Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 (edited) 1 minute ago, Colin Woods said: Am I? 8 wim edit: runners up: Arterra, Philippe 5 Michael Ventura 5 Wiskerke 5 Edited October 9, 2019 by wiskerke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Woods Posted October 9, 2019 Author Share Posted October 9, 2019 What about it then Ogynan? Are you up for it? With the safety net of all these fine folks, nothing can possibly go wrong. The tricky bit is setting up the poll at the end but I can walk you through all that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Woods Posted October 9, 2019 Author Share Posted October 9, 2019 1 minute ago, wiskerke said: 2 minutes ago, Colin Woods said: Am I? 8 wim edit: runners up: Arterra, Philippe 5 Michael Ventura 5 Wiskerke 5 I had no idea. That must be why I am selling so many images and deciding whether to get an Aston Martin or a Bentley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiskerke Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 1 minute ago, Colin Woods said: What about it then Ogynan? Are you up for it? With the safety net of all these fine folks, nothing can possibly go wrong. The tricky bit is setting up the poll at the end but I can walk you through all that. 🏆🏆🏆 🏆🏆🏆 🏆🏆 wim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiskerke Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 1 minute ago, Colin Woods said: I had no idea. That must be why I am selling so many images and deciding whether to get an Aston Martin or a Bentley. Yes, for me it's the Brompton or the Giant at the moment. (MOT - called APK here - is a great thing. Until, uhmm - you get the idea. 😥) wim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Woods Posted October 9, 2019 Author Share Posted October 9, 2019 Here in Quebec there is no MOT and some of the rusted out wrecks you see driving round are amazing. I wouldn't want to be in them in an accident. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Bell Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 17 minutes ago, wiskerke said: Yes, for me it's the Brompton or the Giant at the moment. (MOT - called APK here - is a great thing. Until, uhmm - you get the idea. 😥) wim I went up to the recycling centre near me, to dispose of rubbish naturally, a little while ago and saw a "Brompton". Knowing a close neighbour was wanting one I told him straight away. He dashed up to the recycling centre and secured it for a total payment of £10. Only needed two new tyres. Allan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiskerke Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 8 minutes ago, Allan Bell said: I went up to the recycling centre near me, to dispose of rubbish naturally, a little while ago and saw a "Brompton". Knowing a close neighbour was wanting one I told him straight away. He dashed up to the recycling centre and secured it for a total payment of £10. Only needed two new tyres. Allan Wow! My Brompton (with titanium parts) is worth about the same our car was - before it failed the MOT. My wife's Brompton is worth even more. Good catch! (Next time maybe if you spot a car...😂 ) - hmm maybe not. wim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ognyan Yosifov Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 1 hour ago, Marianne said: @Ognyan Yosifov I second Wim's idea - you should really do it - jump into the forum here with both feet! Wim has made it easy for you! Ok then, I give up 🙂 And thank you, Wim, for the list. I wondered about the previous Challenges. Just give me some time, guys. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ognyan Yosifov Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 1 hour ago, Colin Woods said: What about it then Ogynan? Are you up for it? With the safety net of all these fine folks, nothing can possibly go wrong. The tricky bit is setting up the poll at the end but I can walk you through all that. That's what I was thinking about - the poll...🤓 And I was pretty sure there's no poll ready for use 😋 Thank you, Colin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Woods Posted October 9, 2019 Author Share Posted October 9, 2019 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Ognyan Yosifov said: That's what I was thinking about - the poll. Its not that bad. If you want to you can let me know your email address and I can help you without filling the forum pages with instructions on polls. If you don't want to put your email address on a public forum then you can get to me via my website www.colin-woods.pixels.com and let me know that way. Edited October 9, 2019 by Colin Woods Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ognyan Yosifov Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 4 minutes ago, Colin Woods said: Its not that bad. If you want to you can let me know your email address and I can help you without filling the forum pages with instructions on polls. ...or if you could do it for me when the time comes😉... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Woods Posted October 9, 2019 Author Share Posted October 9, 2019 1 minute ago, Ognyan Yosifov said: or if you could do it for me when the time comes Sure, I could manage that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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