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Title: Competition #16 - Autumnal Scenes
Post by: Aunt Sally on November 10, 2010, 20:21
Your Autumnal Scenes Competition.

Don't forget to put a description with your photo!


Prize – To be announced.

It's been a wonderful autumn this year for colour so let us see the best autumnal picture you have taken.


This competition will run until 2nd December 2010 - with voting open to members for a week after.

The simple rules:

   
Full rules can be found Here (http://chat.allotment-garden.org/index.php?topic=15798.0)

Help Posting Photographs (http://chat.allotment-garden.org/index.php?topic=19476.0)
Title: Re: Competition #16 - Autumnal Scenes
Post by: aelf on November 11, 2010, 09:56
I pass this elegent tree on my way to work every day, title:

The Lady of the Lane   :)

(http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff221/Aunt__Sally/Comp%2016/aelf.jpg)
Title: Re: Competition #16 - Autumnal Scenes
Post by: cob nut on November 11, 2010, 15:21
  :) Lovely golden glow aelf.

Here's an entry to the competition from me....

"Autumn at Sheffield Park Gardens, Sussex"           (photo taken on the 28/10/2010)

(http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff221/Aunt__Sally/Comp%2016/cobnut.jpg)
Title: Re: Competition #16 - Autumnal Scenes
Post by: Mosslane on November 11, 2010, 18:04
Some lovely pictures so far

I would like to enter this picture if I may. This was taken from our garden during the autumn maize harvest.

(http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff221/Aunt__Sally/Comp%2016/Mosslane.jpg)
Title: Re: Competition #16 - Autumnal Scenes
Post by: hillfooter on November 11, 2010, 21:02
(http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m491/hillfooter/Chicken%20Chat%20posts/StaghornontheGrandUnionCanalKingsLangley640.jpg)

Staghorn on the Grand Union at Kings Langley.

I took this on the 4th Nov while walking the Grand Union Canal with my trusty old Canon compact, sadly on it's way out.  The tree was absolutely stunning in the late afternoon sun.  It almost looked like it was on fire.

We've walked the Green Sand Ridge through the Chilterns and the Thames from source to sea and the Grand Union is our latest project.  It's provided some interesting sights and wildlife so far but this has to be up there with the best.

It's my first ever photo entry so hope you like it.
HF
Title: Re: Competition #16 - Autumnal Scenes
Post by: prakash_mib on November 12, 2010, 08:38
Took this picture. because It represents "Our family"
(http://i838.photobucket.com/albums/zz310/prakash_mib/autumn.jpg)
Title: Re: Competition #16 - Autumnal Scenes
Post by: Haychee on November 12, 2010, 14:04
York Minster seen through the autumn leaves - a reminder of a wonderful day out  :D

(http://i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb425/HellsBells72/039.jpg)
Title: Re: Competition #16 - Autumnal Scenes
Post by: arugula on November 12, 2010, 15:21
OK, as many of you know we don't have a lot of trees right round here, so this is quite a typical autumn scene for us. A bit different, I know... :)

(http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff221/Aunt__Sally/Comp%2016/argyllie.jpg)
Title: Re: Competition #16 - Autumnal Scenes
Post by: Spana on November 21, 2010, 17:35
Ive gone for more staged Autumn  Scene greeting card look, hope it still qualifies.  :) Even if it doesn't I've had a lovely time getting it all together :)

(http://i54.tinypic.com/33u90xx.jpg)
Title: Re: Competition #16 - Autumnal Scenes
Post by: Jamie Butterworth on November 22, 2010, 18:28
Not good compared to everyones elses but...

Chatsworth Garden:

(http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff221/Aunt__Sally/Comp%2016/Jamie.jpg)
Title: Re: Competition #16 - Autumnal Scenes
Post by: Paul Plots on November 29, 2010, 02:22
Reflecting upon the last days of Leonardslee Gardens – an autumn to remember.

How silently they tumble down
And come to rest upon the ground
To lay a carpet, rich and rare,
Beneath the trees without a care,
Content to sleep, their work well done,
Colours gleaming in the sun.
by Elsie N. Brady


(http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff221/Aunt__Sally/Comp%2016/Learner.jpg)
Title: Re: Competition #16 - Autumnal Scenes
Post by: Aunt Sally on December 04, 2010, 13:32
Voting is now OPEN and will last for seven days.


The entries are such high quality that I have given you three votes each.  Cast them all at the same time before submitting.

Title: Re: Competition #16 - Autumnal Scenes
Post by: mumofstig on December 04, 2010, 13:54
It's so hard to choose  :unsure:
Title: Re: Competition #16 - Autumnal Scenes
Post by: 1st time veg grower on December 04, 2010, 16:13
Gorgeous photos everyone - really enjoyed looking at them. 8)
Title: Re: Competition #16 - Autumnal Scenes
Post by: Paul Canning on December 04, 2010, 23:16
Is it too late to enter?

(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d33/Donegal_Paul/Allotment/leaves005.jpg)
Title: Re: Competition #16 - Autumnal Scenes
Post by: MoreWhisky on December 04, 2010, 23:27
I so enjoyed looking and having to pick 3  :) some nice descriptions to.

It will be intresting to see the results.

Wish i had a camera.

Title: Re: Competition #16 - Autumnal Scenes
Post by: joyfull on December 05, 2010, 08:28
Sorry Paul but yes it is too late and now voting has begun. Lovely photo though  :)
Title: Re: Competition #16 - Autumnal Scenes
Post by: John on December 05, 2010, 20:12
Sorry Paul, it's hard enough already!! Do have a go in the next one though, please.

Title: Re: Competition #16 - Autumnal Scenes
Post by: Paul Canning on December 06, 2010, 00:37
LOL worth a shot :-) Ill keep an eye for the next one :-)
Title: Re: Competition #16 - Autumnal Scenes
Post by: Jamie Butterworth on December 06, 2010, 17:38
It going to so hard to choose :( Its a lovely photo though Paul :D
Title: Re: Competition #16 - Autumnal Scenes
Post by: Paul Canning on December 06, 2010, 18:21
Thanks Jamie, you fishing for a vote? LOL
Title: Re: Competition #16 - Autumnal Scenes
Post by: Jamie Butterworth on December 06, 2010, 18:47
Thanks Jamie, you fishing for a vote? LOL

Nooooo :lol: Just think its a nice picture, sums up auntumn :D
Title: Re: Competition #16 - Autumnal Scenes
Post by: Aunt Sally on December 11, 2010, 18:16
Voting is now closed  -  the results are:


1st - Mosslane with 16 votes

Joint 2nd - cobnut and Spana with 15 votes each

Well done all three of you - really lovely autumnal scenes :D
Title: Re: Competition #16 - Autumnal Scenes
Post by: arugula on December 11, 2010, 18:25
Congratulations Mosslane! A lovely photo.. :D Well done to cobnut and Spana too! :)
Title: Re: Competition #16 - Autumnal Scenes
Post by: cob nut on December 11, 2010, 18:50
Well done & congratulations Mosslane  :) I really liked your photo, such a typical autumn scene. 

Well done Spana on your pic...another well thought out illustration of autumn  :)
Title: Re: Competition #16 - Autumnal Scenes
Post by: joyfull on December 11, 2010, 18:57
well done everybody  :)
Title: Re: Competition #16 - Autumnal Scenes
Post by: Spana on December 11, 2010, 20:32
Congratulations Mosslane and cob nut, both really lovely photos.  :happy:

I found it hard to choose just 3 from the entries they were all so good  so thanks to everyone who voted :happy:
Title: Re: Competition #16 - Autumnal Scenes
Post by: Mosslane on December 11, 2010, 20:40
Wow, thanks for the votes. Congratulations to everyone for a set of lovely pictures, it was so hard to pick favourites. Well done to Spana and Cobnut also.
Title: Re: Competition #16 - Autumnal Scenes
Post by: Paul Plots on December 11, 2010, 20:43
Congratulations to the winners.... some lovely photos  :)
Title: Re: Competition #16 - Autumnal Scenes
Post by: hillfooter on December 11, 2010, 21:25
Well done mosslane a worthy winner.
HF
Title: Re: Competition #16 - Autumnal Scenes
Post by: MoreWhisky on December 11, 2010, 22:57
Yep some good photos there well done all.
Title: Re: Competition #16 - Autumnal Scenes
Post by: John on December 12, 2010, 11:19
Congratulations to the winners - but every entry was really good. I reckon this was the trickiest to vote for competition we've ever had!

 :) :) :)

Title: Re: Competition #16 - Autumnal Scenes
Post by: JayG on December 12, 2010, 11:42
I've not paid much attention before but I agree there were some great pics.

I think Mosslane edged it on the composition and unusual "take" on autumn!  :)
Title: Re: Competition #16 - Autumnal Scenes
Post by: Val H on December 12, 2010, 12:23
Congratulations to the winners and now for the prizes:

First Prize - Any one of our books. Your pick. Or, if you have them all, 10 packets of vegetable seeds.

Joint Second Prize - 10 packets of vegetable seeds.

If the winners could please pm me with their full name and address (and in Mosslane's case which book she would like), I'll post them out.

 :D :D :D
Title: Re: Competition #16 - Autumnal Scenes
Post by: cob nut on December 12, 2010, 14:59
Thanks Val, very kind of you & John  :) 

I have sent you a p.m. I hope at least I have & did it right  :wacko:
Title: Re: Competition #16 - Autumnal Scenes
Post by: Paul Canning on December 12, 2010, 15:16
Very good pics from you all! Congrats to the winners :-)
Title: Re: Competition #16 - Autumnal Scenes
Post by: Aunt Sally on December 12, 2010, 15:59
I loved all the pictures in this competition.  It was very difficult to choose even 3. 

Title: Re: Competition #16 - Autumnal Scenes
Post by: tosca100 on December 13, 2010, 15:40
Congratulations on your win Angela, a lovely photograph. :D

Also well done Spana and Cobnut, also great photos. :happy:
Title: Re: Competition #16 - Autumnal Scenes
Post by: prakash_mib on December 13, 2010, 22:02
Congratulations Mosslane, cobnut and spana!
sob sob :(
Title: Re: Competition #16 - Autumnal Scenes
Post by: Aunt Sally on December 13, 2010, 22:07
I love your picture Prakash :)
Title: Re: Competition #16 - Autumnal Scenes
Post by: Paul Plots on December 13, 2010, 22:13
Now that the competition is closed are we alowed to add a few more Autumnal Scenes?

(I know it's winter  ::) )
Title: Re: Competition #16 - Autumnal Scenes
Post by: Y.E.A.H on December 13, 2010, 22:28
congrats to the winners  :)
Title: Re: Competition #16 - Autumnal Scenes
Post by: John on December 14, 2010, 01:01
Now that the competition is closed are we alowed to add a few more Autumnal Scenes?

(I know it's winter  ::) )

Why not?

Incidentally - save your snow scene piccies.. I think January's competition may well be snow scenes
Title: Re: Competition #16 - Autumnal Scenes
Post by: Paul Plots on December 14, 2010, 02:24
We could do with some of these warm colours around in winter!  ;)
Title: Re: Competition #16 - Autumnal Scenes
Post by: cob nut on December 17, 2010, 19:54
 :) Thank you very much Val & John for the vegetable seeds that arrived today, we shall enjoy growing them & reaping the produce very much.
Title: Re: Competition #16 - Autumnal Scenes
Post by: John on December 17, 2010, 19:57
:) Thank you very much Val & John for the vegetable seeds that arrived today, we shall enjoy growing them & reaping the produce very much.

Glad they arrived safely - the post's getting a bit ropey at the moment.  :)
Title: Re: Competition #16 - Autumnal Scenes
Post by: Mosslane on December 17, 2010, 21:05
Just to say many thanks for the book and seeds, they too have arrived safely. Once again thanks for all the votes.

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas xxxxxxxx
Title: Re: Competition #16 - Autumnal Scenes
Post by: Jasonc642 on February 03, 2012, 15:01
a picture can paint a thousand words
Title: Re: Competition #16 - Autumnal Scenes
Post by: DD. on February 03, 2012, 15:04
Competition is closed, Jason.
Title: Re: Competition #16 - Autumnal Scenes
Post by: John on February 05, 2012, 11:53
a picture can paint a thousand words

It may be a closed competition but thanks for posting a lovely picture anyway - very evocative