TeeCee 1,484 Posted January 12 Tricky topic indeed! Here are my three ... Workman taking down an HMV sign gives photographer the V sign... Extremely tattered and torn billboard for X factor winner Steve Brookstein. Not so glittery Glitter Bay. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Blinking Eye 213 Posted January 13 Subtle irony. A woman looking at her cell phone in front of a Diego Rivera mural depicting the accomplishments of the ancient Totonic civilization, who were rivals to the Aztecs. I guess it submits the question: What is the value of a civilization's highest accomplishments? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Blinking Eye 213 Posted January 13 On 11/01/2020 at 17:10, Colin Woods said: Ouch. A really tough subject. I don't think my three are literally ironic, but they do represent a contrast of concepts which is as close as I can get to irony in my photos. The photos here looks a bit squashed, so click them to see them in their natural dimensions. Life and death. Roses growing against the grave of an anonymous soldier. I see heavy irony in this one. All these "soldiers" (which are now buried bodies) to commemorate the "great" war. And additional heavy irony in the large cross in the upper left signifying resurrection. Irony lies in the eye of the beholder, I guess. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlexG 62 Posted January 14 1 hour ago, dustydingo said: AN apple a day keeps the doctor away - perhaps no doctor necessary, eh? 😃 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bryan 13,024 Posted January 14 Hard one this, but interesting! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doc 1,880 Posted January 14 The sign on the roundabout says "Newmarket Racecourses; The home of Racing" Kumar Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlexG 62 Posted January 17 Folks, don't forget about this topic. 😃 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Avpics 1,201 Posted January 18 (edited) My offerings. The first two pretty self-explanatory: This one perhaps less so: My images W7GRPX and W7GRN9 depict the same group on a different day rounding on some Sudanese and chanting disgusting anti-Muslim filth. Edited January 18 by Avpics 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Allan Bell 2,077 Posted January 19 (edited) Not much by way of IRONY but try these three. Homeless woman asleep with dog outside of Santander bank. Parking restrictions for sail boats. Swan above road. Allan Edited January 19 by Allan Bell 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keith Burdett 18 Posted January 21 (edited) Common Toad, Bufo bufo, run over by a vehicle while spawning in a puddle on a track then dessicated, Wales, UK https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-common-toad-bufo-bufo-run-over-by-a-vehicle-while-spawning-in-a-puddle-104079292.html?pv=1&stamp=2&imageid=BD88A0B6-DC58-42D4-B2B3-439EA2D8751C&p=31824&n=0&orientation=0&pn=1&searchtype=0&IsFromSearch=1&srch=foo%3dbar%26st%3d0%26pn%3d1%26ps%3d100%26sortby%3d2%26resultview%3dsortbyPopular%26npgs%3d0%26qt%3dtoad%20spawn%20run%20over%26qt_raw%3dtoad%20spawn%20run%20over%26lic%3d3%26mr%3d0%26pr%3d0%26ot%3d0%26creative%3d%26ag%3d0%26hc%3d0%26pc%3d%26blackwhite%3d%26cutout%3d%26tbar%3d1%26et%3d0x000000000000000000000%26vp%3d0%26loc%3d0%26imgt%3d0%26dtfr%3d%26dtto%3d%26size%3d0xFF%26archive%3d1%26groupid%3d%26pseudoid%3d%26a%3d%26cdid%3d%26cdsrt%3d%26name%3d%26qn%3d%26apalib%3d%26apalic%3d%26lightbox%3d%26gname%3d%26gtype%3d%26xstx%3d0%26simid%3d%26saveQry%3d%26editorial%3d1%26nu%3d%26t%3d%26edoptin%3d%26customgeoip%3dGB%26cap%3d1%26cbstore%3d1%26vd%3d0%26lb%3d%26fi%3d2%26edrf%3d0%26ispremium%3d1%26flip%3d0%26pl%3d Failed - can someone remind me how to post an image in the forum please?! Edited January 21 by Keith Burdett error Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlexG 62 Posted January 21 On 19/01/2020 at 09:00, Allan Bell said: Not much by way of IRONY but try these three. Parking restrictions for sail boats. LOL, this is weird and hilarious! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlexG 62 Posted January 27 5 days left for this challenge! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sally R 232 Posted January 28 Don't think I've got any ironic photos to contribute, but wanted to say I've really enjoyed this thread 😀 Many images are hilarious 😂 and some serious ones in there too. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meanderingemu 724 Posted January 28 (edited) On 21/01/2020 at 01:13, Keith Burdett said: Common Toad, Bufo bufo, run over by a vehicle while spawning in a puddle on a track then dessicated, Wales, UK https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-common-toad-bufo-bufo-run-over-by-a-vehicle-while-spawning-in-a-puddle-104079292.html?pv=1&stamp=2&imageid=BD88A0B6-DC58-42D4-B2B3-439EA2D8751C&p=31824&n=0&orientation=0&pn=1&searchtype=0&IsFromSearch=1&srch=foo%3dbar%26st%3d0%26pn%3d1%26ps%3d100%26sortby%3d2%26resultview%3dsortbyPopular%26npgs%3d0%26qt%3dtoad%20spawn%20run%20over%26qt_raw%3dtoad%20spawn%20run%20over%26lic%3d3%26mr%3d0%26pr%3d0%26ot%3d0%26creative%3d%26ag%3d0%26hc%3d0%26pc%3d%26blackwhite%3d%26cutout%3d%26tbar%3d1%26et%3d0x000000000000000000000%26vp%3d0%26loc%3d0%26imgt%3d0%26dtfr%3d%26dtto%3d%26size%3d0xFF%26archive%3d1%26groupid%3d%26pseudoid%3d%26a%3d%26cdid%3d%26cdsrt%3d%26name%3d%26qn%3d%26apalib%3d%26apalic%3d%26lightbox%3d%26gname%3d%26gtype%3d%26xstx%3d0%26simid%3d%26saveQry%3d%26editorial%3d1%26nu%3d%26t%3d%26edoptin%3d%26customgeoip%3dGB%26cap%3d1%26cbstore%3d1%26vd%3d0%26lb%3d%26fi%3d2%26edrf%3d0%26ispremium%3d1%26flip%3d0%26pl%3d Failed - can someone remind me how to post an image in the forum please?! (in Chrome i Just go to the image in another tab, and drag it into the text box) Edited January 28 by meanderingemu Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlexG 62 Posted January 29 23 hours ago, Sally R said: Don't think I've got any ironic photos to contribute, but wanted to say I've really enjoyed this thread 😀 Many images are hilarious 😂 and some serious ones in there too. Wonderful! Glad you like it. I think it will be tough to choose nominees. 😃 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan Beastall 296 Posted January 29 Here are my only two images for this very difficult challenge Lets Dance. Two sides to the economy. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlexG 62 Posted January 29 From those who have hosted monthly challenges before, I have some questions. 1. How many images do I select for voting? - The last challenge there were 8 up for vote, but is that number up to me? 2. How do I set up a vote/poll? - And how do I show the images below the poll? Thanks a lot for your help. We are getting close to the end now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NYCat 2,131 Posted January 29 The traditional number is 8 but some people have put up more. Personally, I appreciate only having 8 for the final voting though I know it can be hard to let go of ones that are favorites. Paulette 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NYCat 2,131 Posted January 29 I can try to help with the poll but start by going to the top of this page and clicking +Create. The choices are going to be pretty obvious from there until you get to the actual creation and need to notice that there are two tabs and the one for Poll will be black at that point so not obvious. The place I messed up once was in not realizing which of the "Titles" they ask for is the one that will appear as the topic. Just use sentences that make sense "Time to vote...etc." Then after you give your selections there will be a choice again on a tab for "Content" and that is where you put up the pictures. I hope I have this right. It's even OK to put the pictures up in a separate post if you miss it the first time. Paulette 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlexG 62 Posted January 29 3 hours ago, NYCat said: I can try to help with the poll but start by going to the top of this page and clicking +Create. The choices are going to be pretty obvious from there until you get to the actual creation and need to notice that there are two tabs and the one for Poll will be black at that point so not obvious. The place I messed up once was in not realizing which of the "Titles" they ask for is the one that will appear as the topic. Just use sentences that make sense "Time to vote...etc." Then after you give your selections there will be a choice again on a tab for "Content" and that is where you put up the pictures. I hope I have this right. It's even OK to put the pictures up in a separate post if you miss it the first time. Paulette Thanks very much, Paulette. Time will tell soon if I do this right. 😃 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keith Burdett 18 Posted January 30 On 28/01/2020 at 13:01, meanderingemu said: (in Chrome i Just go to the image in another tab, and drag it into the text box) Thanks for your help putting the image up. I'll work out the posting thing sometime. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlexG 62 Posted February 2 Challenge is now CLOSED. I will pick the nominees shortly and publish the poll. Cheers for all the wonderful entries. I really enjoy the different takes on the meaning of irony. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
