The Blinking Eye Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Blinking Eye Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustydingo Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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AlexG Posted January 14, 2020 Author Share Posted January 14, 2020 1 hour ago, dustydingo said: AN apple a day keeps the doctor away - perhaps no doctor necessary, eh? 😃 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 Hard one this, but interesting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 The sign on the roundabout says "Newmarket Racecourses; The home of Racing" Kumar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexG Posted January 17, 2020 Author Share Posted January 17, 2020 Folks, don't forget about this topic. 😃 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avpics Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 (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, 2020 by Avpics 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Bell Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 (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, 2020 by Allan Bell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Burdett Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 (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, 2020 by Keith Burdett error Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexG Posted January 21, 2020 Author Share Posted January 21, 2020 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexG Posted January 27, 2020 Author Share Posted January 27, 2020 5 days left for this challenge! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meanderingemu Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 (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, 2020 by meanderingemu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexG Posted January 29, 2020 Author Share Posted January 29, 2020 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. 😃 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Beastall Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 Here are my only two images for this very difficult challenge Lets Dance. Two sides to the economy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexG Posted January 29, 2020 Author Share Posted January 29, 2020 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYCat Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYCat Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexG Posted January 29, 2020 Author Share Posted January 29, 2020 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. 😃 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Burdett Posted January 30, 2020 Share Posted January 30, 2020 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexG Posted February 2, 2020 Author Share Posted February 2, 2020 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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