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Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: John on October 02, 2008, 00:01
THIS IS COMPETITION NUMBER 6 - AUTUMN

TITLE:  "Autumn"

PRIZE:  "Choosing and Keeping Ducks & Geese by Liz Wright (More Info (http://www.allotment-garden.org/garden-diary/280/keeping-bees-keeping-ducks/))


October and we're into autumn. There's a nip in the air and the nights are drawing in fast. So, what photo captures the essence of autumn for you? It could be leaves changing colour, maybe a spider's web in the morning sun, wet with dew. Go on, have a go - worst that can happen is you don't win.

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Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: Aunt Sally on October 02, 2008, 08:37
Please keep the picture size  down to 640 pixels wide to save me a lot of effort resizing them for the vote.

Look here for resizing help  Help Posting Photographs  (http://www.chat.allotment-garden.org/viewtopic.php?t=19476)
Title: Photo Entry
Post by: mcgovernjon on October 02, 2008, 18:34
Title: Shadow Bridge

Description: This photo sums up Autumn for me - the colour green and fallen leaves.



(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3220/2892271254_058cfe98e3.jpg)
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: John on October 02, 2008, 19:20
That's rather special - you've set a high standard here :)
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: poultrygeist on October 02, 2008, 20:56
Ooo. Lovely photo. Welcome to the forums. :)

I'll have to get practising  :roll:

Rob 8)
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: Foxy on October 03, 2008, 19:28
Oh b.......r  thats a fine photo Mcgovernjon, not fair I would have loved that book -Aunty dont you have to be in the forum at least a month before you can post in competitions????? :wink:  :lol:
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: crackedflowerpots on October 04, 2008, 06:35
Title: Autumn ... a time to reflect
(http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj121/crackedflowerpots/seasons/P1010031600x450.jpg)
taken at connaught waters, Chingford
Title: Thanks
Post by: mcgovernjon on October 04, 2008, 08:25
Thanks everyone!
I like your photo, crackedflowerpots
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: poultrygeist on October 04, 2008, 08:50
My photo of the October page of the calendar is obviously not going to win.... :roll:

High standard so far.

Rob 8)
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: Vember on October 04, 2008, 09:04
Quote from: "poultrygeist"
My photo of the October page of the calendar is obviously not going to win.... :roll:

High standard so far.

Rob 8)


Snap  :lol:

Both are fantastic shots :D


sarah :)
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: John on October 04, 2008, 09:09
Quote from: "poultrygeist"
My photo of the October page of the calendar is obviously not going to win.... :roll:


That really depends on the calendar & Miss October!  :oops:

That's two great pictures to start us off but we need more entrants - It's about what sums up autumn for you. Could even be a pile of apples.
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: poultrygeist on October 04, 2008, 09:12
I've got 2 shots in the bank so far. I'm hoping for that 'magic' moment that epitomises it.

Not just to win but to feel I'm happy. The bar is high so I want to try and kid myself I can leap that high  :lol:

Rob 8)
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: BazTheGardener on October 04, 2008, 12:04
An Autumn Mix.

(http://i514.photobucket.com/albums/t345/BazTheGardener/AutumMix2.jpg)
Makes a great desktop.
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: poultrygeist on October 04, 2008, 12:16
Yet another excellent shot. This is really bringing out the talent. If you've never entered a photo comp, this is the one to go for. The theme is all around, so go for it.

I'll put my money where my mouth is soon. :)

Rob 8)
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: Kate and her Ducks on October 04, 2008, 14:02
Fab pics. Am on holiday next week so will have to find something special if I am going to get anywhere near that book :lol:
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: Aunt Sally on October 04, 2008, 14:44
Fabulous Baz  :!:
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: crackedflowerpots on October 04, 2008, 17:45
wish id waited to see the rivals first  :wink:
 but seeing as i have neither ducks nor geese nor permission to keep any so i dont need or want book ....
i look forward to seeing autumn pics
( autumn is my fave month, when we reap what we sow, apart from spring, which is full of expectation and of course winter, when we can ease up a little, and not forgetting summer, when we can sit and watch it all grow)
good luck all and snap away!!!!! :D
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: John on October 04, 2008, 18:53
You know you'll always think other people's photos are better - but it's what other members think that decides the winner. And its not exactly a lottery rollover prize :)

If the winner doesn't want it, then maybe they can swap it for something they do want.
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: crackedflowerpots on October 04, 2008, 18:56
i didnt mean anything negative by my remark :oops: by the way ... got your news letter today and dug up maincrops thanks for the reminder x :D
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: John on October 04, 2008, 19:07
Oh I didn't take it that way!! But when a kind publisher offers a prize, then I'll grab it with both hands. It's fascinating even if you're not intending to keep ducks.

I figure on reading everything because you never know what will come in useful in the future.

I don't mind giving my book as a prize but I can imagine people groaning and saying "Not his blinking book again"
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: crackedflowerpots on October 04, 2008, 19:14
i would love to win this and pass it on to babes :lol:  as long as she sends me eggs  :wink:
Title: My entry
Post by: jimmcgovern15 on October 04, 2008, 20:21
Title: Magical Forest
Description: This is a lovely glade in the Roaches, the Peak District. Autumn is just arriving...

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3092/2727698866_f5c912f731.jpg)
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: FCG on October 04, 2008, 20:23
mcgovernjon, jimmcgovern15??

Still, excellent photos both of them.
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: Kate and her Ducks on October 04, 2008, 20:26
That's my favourite so far. Just beautiful.
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: jimmcgovern15 on October 04, 2008, 21:06
Quote from: "FCG"
mcgovernjon, jimmcgovern15??

Still, excellent photos both of them.


Thanks...Jon is my twin brother! It's caused quite a bit of confusion, got an email from the site admin wanting an explanation...

Anyway, I think everything's sorted now. Thanks for the nice comment about my photo
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: poultrygeist on October 04, 2008, 21:10
Welcome Jim. Nice photo.

There'll be fighting if one of you wins. :shock:

I've never been to the roaches but would like to someday. The peaks is a lovely part of the world. :D

Rob 8)
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: Kate and her Ducks on October 04, 2008, 21:14
Thank goodness we don't have some sneaky person trying to get two shots at winning the prize! Coz me and my mobile are off to capture the perfect shot :roll:
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: poultrygeist on October 04, 2008, 21:18
Patrick under a pile of leaves ??  :roll:
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: Kate and her Ducks on October 04, 2008, 21:25
ooh good idea!
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: poultrygeist on October 04, 2008, 21:26
I have a cunning plan !!  :wink:
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: Kate and her Ducks on October 04, 2008, 21:49
Well I have the duck if you have the leaves :lol:
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: poultrygeist on October 04, 2008, 22:28
We got leaves !! Oh, we got leaves !!!!  :shock:
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: Kate and her Ducks on October 04, 2008, 22:30
Cool, you have my address!
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: poultrygeist on October 04, 2008, 22:31
I don't !!
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: FCG on October 04, 2008, 22:43
I'm waiting for a tempest of a day to take my photo - have location but no pouring rain.

Just when  do need it..
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: SalJ1980 on October 05, 2008, 10:53
Great photos so far. I love the Roaches, it's my favourite crag! Good tea-room as well - they do a cracking staffordshire oatcake with beans, mushrooms and cheese!  :lol:
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: Kate and her Ducks on October 05, 2008, 11:31
Quote from: "poultrygeist"
I don't !!


Well it was on the back of the horseradish in the sender bit of the envelope :roll:








(Don't actually send me leaves, I'm sure I can find my own :wink: )
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: compostqueen on October 05, 2008, 11:53
Autumn leaves  :lol:

(http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e213/englishmiss/russleaves.jpg)
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: John on October 05, 2008, 12:38
Somebody looks very happy :)
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: DD. on October 05, 2008, 13:21
Someone mention spiders?

(http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c182/G4IAR/Spider2-1.jpg)
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: John on October 05, 2008, 13:46
Arghhhh

I'm standing on my chair!!!

 :shock:  :oops:  :shock:
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: poultrygeist on October 05, 2008, 14:34
:shaking:

Can I come out yet ??  :shock:

I've got lots of ideas but no talent. It limits one's choices.  :roll:
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: DD. on October 05, 2008, 14:37
I've got one of the same spider gift wrapping a wasp, but sadly it's not quite in focus.
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: poultrygeist on October 05, 2008, 14:43
They're fascinating to watch but I don't like the way they string their webs across pathways at head height. It's a nasty trick and someone should make them stop :evil:

I did get some webs a few mornings ago. It's in reserve :wink:
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: DD. on October 05, 2008, 14:51
NOT a compy entry, posting for the sake of completeness this is it....

(http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c182/G4IAR/Spider-1.jpg)
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: Foxy on October 05, 2008, 22:39
Well I love your photo compostqueen! My favourite so far.... :lol:  :lol:

oops am I allowed to say that?? :shock:

Taking loads of photos, but my onions and chickens photo didn't look very inspiring, I am never gonna get that book...  :(
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: compostqueen on October 05, 2008, 22:44
Ta  :D
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: Aunt Sally on October 05, 2008, 22:44
Lovely picture DD  8)
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: John on October 05, 2008, 23:15
Sorry DD - I can't look at spiders without shuddering. That's a phobia for you :(
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: Knight Family on October 06, 2008, 09:39
Title : A Fall walk in the leaves.
Description:  My daughter walking through some leaves on a path by Lydiate abbey.

(http://i498.photobucket.com/albums/rr349/gknight4/Family/DCP_2493.jpg)

Well this is my post for this one, My eldest daughter loved walking through the leaves. God hows she's growen!! (My Yongest now wears that coat)

 Picture was taken in the fall of 2003
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: Aunt Sally on October 06, 2008, 10:05
That's the real essence of autumn Graham.  I can hear the leaves crunching :D
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: Aunt Sally on October 06, 2008, 10:10
Quote from: "FCG"
mcgovernjon, jimmcgovern15??

Still, excellent photos both of them.


They are twins FCG.  Brilliant keen amatuer photographers, who've joined here just to enter the competition. They've got loads of amazing pictures on flickr just google them.

Don't think they grow any veg or keep chooks though, they've not introduced themselves !
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: Riala on October 06, 2008, 10:28
An autumn morning on Brayford Warf
(http://www.friedfly.com/keepers/swan.jpg)
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: richyrich7 on October 06, 2008, 12:34
Autmun shows her face.

In my garden the first signs of autumn are the hostas turning a golden yellow and the reappearance of my "lady" amongst the ferns.

(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u111/richyrich66/100_0303.jpg)
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: Knight Family on October 06, 2008, 13:15
Nice Pic richy
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: Vember on October 06, 2008, 14:05
Autumn Morning @Bonkers

(http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii117/TotallyBonkers68/978c2279.jpg)

View from our rock, cold start to a lovely day :)
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: Vember on October 06, 2008, 14:10
Just found these lyrics to a song I sang at school, funnily enough Dan sang it too at the same school although a few years later  :lol:

It really says autumn to me :)

Autumn Days by Estelle White.
Autumn days, when the grass is jewelled
And the silk in a chestnut shell
Jet planes meeting in the air to be refuelled
All these things I love so well
So I mustn't forget
No, I mustn't forget
To say a great big thank you
No, I mustn't forget.

Clouds that look like familiar faces
And winter's moon with frosted rings
Smell of bacon as I fasten up my laces
And the milkman sings.

Whipped-up spray that is rainbow-scattered
And a swallow curving in the sky
Shoes go comfy though they're worn out and they're battered
And the taste of apple pie.

Scent of gardens when the rain's been falling
And a minnow darting down a stream
Picked-up engine that's been stuttering and stalling
And a win for my home team.


Sarah :)
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: FRUITFULL on October 06, 2008, 14:12
I cant see that pic not winning Vember,it is so lovely and really captures Autumn.
I would love to stand there and have a quiet time to think and relax.
You have my vote already :D
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: Trillium on October 06, 2008, 15:58
DD - I've got loads of wasps I can send for your spiders  :wink:

So I guess that sending John a Christmas pressie of Arachnaphobia or Eight Legged Freaks wouldn't be appreciated?
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: John on October 06, 2008, 16:06
Quote from: "Trillium"
DD - I've got loads of wasps I can send for your spiders  :wink:

So I guess that sending John a Christmas pressie of Arachnaphobia or Eight Legged Freaks wouldn't be appreciated?


Not really, thanks :)

I was in Pet City one day when I overheard an assistant tell another one that the tarantula had escaped again. Trampling pregnant women and small children underfoot, I made a less than dignified exit from the store, incidentally setting a new unofficial land speed record.
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: Christine on October 06, 2008, 19:33
The essence of Autumn - hedgerows in full fruit and the plough out on the harvested fields ready for next year - it's autumn when the ploughs are out for me as a farmers daughter. Taken down one of the paths on my allotment site. Taken yesterday.

(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk154/ChristineFloHewitt/berriesAutumn.jpg)
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: John on October 06, 2008, 19:36
Christine, that's weird. The sky has gone a strange blue colour. Did you photoshop it? :)

Lovely photo, being serious.
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: Christine on October 06, 2008, 19:38
Nope John that picture is just as it came and is exactly what my Pentax Optio L50 took. Honest we get skies like that up here in Northumberland.  :)

It's a brilliant place for taking pictures off my allotment at top of hill looking over Tyne Valley - and if you ask nicely I'll tell you where the pictures from the last year are and you can see that I've caught it that way any number of times.  :)

I never photoshop for competitions - that's under my rules of cheating  :)
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: Yorkie on October 06, 2008, 19:41
Quote from: "john"
I was in Pet City one day when I overheard an assistant tell another one that the tarantula had escaped again. Trampling pregnant women and small children underfoot, I made a less than dignified exit from the store, incidentally setting a new unofficial land speed record.


The Chairman of the British Tarantula Society lived in the same town as us when I and brother were in our early teens.  When my brother found this out and told mum, she suddenly decided that his previous pleas for a dog were infinitely preferable to the alternative ...  :lol:
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: John on October 06, 2008, 20:09
Quote from: "Christine"

I never photoshop for competitions - that's under my rules of cheating  :)


I wasn't being serious, although there is nothing in the rules about it. I often correct my photos but I don't enter the competition, obviously.

It's bad enough at the NVS raffle - I keep winning and I donate the prize!!
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: Christine on October 06, 2008, 20:15
I likes people who asks. I had a professional photographer peer through my on-line file and he found the one that I had photoshopped!!!! Then peered at my tiny camera and said "you got those skies with that?!! - not a bad camera then".

Of course he had the DSLR works plus bells and whistles and I'd not used a camera for 50 years till this summer - it's a long way from a Brownie Box camera to a digital one!!

Couple of years time and I might want some of the other stuff too when I've finished making the silly mistakes with this one (not thumbs but close ups and light).
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: FCG on October 06, 2008, 20:39
Quote from: "Vember"
Autumn Morning @Bonkers

(http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii117/TotallyBonkers68/978c2279.jpg)

View from our rock, cold start to a lovely day :)


Beautiful shot - it looks like the sea is rolling in there. I like how you've managed to get those houses that have been picked out by the morning sun in.
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: WR1 on October 06, 2008, 21:51
Stunning picture Sarah what a lovely view you have .
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: jennyb on October 06, 2008, 22:17
Quote from: "Vember"
Just found these lyrics to a song I sang at school, funnily enough Dan sang it too at the same school although a few years later  :lol:

It really says autumn to me :)

Autumn Days by Estelle White.
Autumn days, when the grass is jewelled
And the silk in a chestnut shell
Jet planes meeting in the air to be refuelled
All these things I love so well
So I mustn't forget
No, I mustn't forget
To say a great big thank you
No, I mustn't forget.

Clouds that look like familiar faces
And winter's moon with frosted rings
Smell of bacon as I fasten up my laces
And the milkman sings.

Whipped-up spray that is rainbow-scattered
And a swallow curving in the sky
Shoes go comfy though they're worn out and they're battered
And the taste of apple pie.

Scent of gardens when the rain's been falling
And a minnow darting down a stream
Picked-up engine that's been stuttering and stalling
And a win for my home team.


Sarah :)


you read my mind, i was already signing this in my head as i was catching up on this thread.  this was one of my favourites from primary school.

the other harvest festival one was "i mustn't forget"

"Cauliflower's fluffy and cabbages green,
strawberry's sweeter than any i've seen.
beetroot juicy and onions ripe,
all grow steadily day and night.

the apples are ripe.
the plums are red.
broad beans are sleeping in a blankety bed."

anyone remember than one?
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: babe on October 06, 2008, 23:48
my favourite is a 'robert frost' poem

Nature's first green is gold,
Her hardest hue to hold.
Her early leaf's a flower;
But only so an hour.
Then leaf subsides to leaf.
So Eden sank to grief,
So dawn goes down to day.
Nothing gold can stay.

and S E Hinton's interpretation of it in the book/movie 'the outsiders' is wonderful
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: WoodyK on October 08, 2008, 11:17
All the entries so far are fantastic. Not sure I can compete with those :-(
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: WoodyK on October 08, 2008, 11:21
Quote from: "Christine"
Nope John that picture is just as it came and is exactly what my Pentax Optio L50 took. Honest we get skies like that up here in Northumberland.  :)

It's a brilliant place for taking pictures off my allotment at top of hill looking over Tyne Valley - and if you ask nicely I'll tell you where the pictures from the last year are and you can see that I've caught it that way any number of times.  :)

I never photoshop for competitions - that's under my rules of cheating  :)


Christine, I just bought my wife a Pentax Optio L50 for her birthday and it's a great little camera. I'm finding I now grab her camera rather than taking my SLR!
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: Christine on October 08, 2008, 11:39
There's a few things that it doesn't do that your SLR will do - for instance Alnwick castle across the Paddock is out of it's range and definitely one where you need the SLR extra lens. But yes there's an awful lot that it will do and it's trained me very well.
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: Ice on October 08, 2008, 14:32
(http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u190/Dee56_photos/dogwalk006.jpg)

Taken in Toombs Meadow, Stony Stratford.  Just me and the dog, happy days.
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: Aunt Sally on October 08, 2008, 16:40
Fabulous Ice.  Quite taken my breath away  8)
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: Ice on October 08, 2008, 16:50
I'm the worlds worst photographer usually, but the last rays of the sun on the dog makes this special.  Just got lucky I guess.
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: Aunt Sally on October 08, 2008, 16:52
Lovely crisp focus and the water... like a mirror... wonderful  :!:
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: poultrygeist on October 08, 2008, 17:05
Another excellent photo. Can feel the nip in the air.

I'm still waiting for that moment. If it doesn't come, I've still got my reserve.

Come on people. Don't be scared. Whatever Autumn means to you. It doesn't need to be professional.

Rob 8)
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: Foxy on October 08, 2008, 18:51
Oh Ice a beautiful photo!!!
I am now quite depressed never gonna get that book..... :(
I am in tommorrow so will be armed with my camera! :D
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: Ice on October 08, 2008, 19:00
Quote from: "Foxy"
Oh Ice a beautiful photo!!!
I am now quite depressed never gonna get that book..... :(
I am in tommorrow so will be armed with my camera! :D
Thank you.  It would be just my luck to win it as I have neither chickens nor ducks. :roll:   If I do you can have it.
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: Vember on October 08, 2008, 19:06
Quote from: "Ice"
(http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u190/Dee56_photos/dogwalk006.jpg)

Taken in Toombs Meadow, Stony Stratford.  Just me and the dog, happy days.






Can't write how amazing this shot is, too many big words spring to mind, and I can't spell them  :lol:

FANTASTIC :D

Sarah :)
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: Ice on October 08, 2008, 19:11
This is the first time I have looked at this photo for ages, I had to have Ben re-homed last year as I was no longer able to look after him properly. :(
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: John on October 08, 2008, 19:28
Oh Ice, I hadn't realised that.  Must have been heartbreaking
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: Ice on October 08, 2008, 19:35
He was just a puppy and needed lots of long walks.  I cried for days after and kept finding things that reminded me of him and start again.  I't ok now and I know he went to a good home

(I'm going for the sympathy vote here). :lol:
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: Vember on October 08, 2008, 19:38
Quote from: "Ice"
This is the first time I have looked at this photo for ages, I had to have Ben re-homed last year as I was no longer able to look after him properly. :(


Oh Ice I'm so sorry :(

 I understand how you feel I still struggle to look at the pictures of Vember (cat) he died last year :(

Sarah :)
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: FCG on October 08, 2008, 19:50
An absolutely fantastic picture there ICE. Lovely in all its facets, but a shame about the pup. He looks adorable.
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: Ice on October 08, 2008, 19:52
He was, but unlike Vember's poor cat he is happier now.
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: Vember on October 08, 2008, 19:59
Quote from: "Ice"
He was, but unlike Vember's poor cat he is happier now.


Hey Ice your pushing all your sympathy votes my way now cheers  :lol:

Think Vember (the cat) is  happier now too  :D


Sarah :)
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: Ice on October 08, 2008, 20:02
I've got this competition sewn up. :lol:  :lol:  :lol:   Better leave some space for photos now.
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: Ice on October 08, 2008, 20:21
(http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u190/Dee56_photos/dogwalk002.jpg)
Gratuitous photo of Ben.  Not another entry.
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: Aunt Sally on October 08, 2008, 20:31
Well I'm not a dog person but he is lovely Ice !
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: wighty on October 08, 2008, 20:38
Us here in 'deep down south' don't seem to have started 'Autumn'yet.  Can my photo (when I learn how to do it) go in next month?
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: Aunt Sally on October 08, 2008, 20:56
It is officially Autumn Wighty so it can go in this month's.  It will add some nice variety :D
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: WR1 on October 08, 2008, 21:01
The Songs you have been talking about i sing them in school but in welsh because i go to a welsh comprehensive .

:lol:

Catii
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: wighty on October 08, 2008, 21:09
None of the trees in my garden have changed colour yet, we're still in 'green' time.
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: Aunt Sally on October 08, 2008, 21:11
You've got until 24th october Wighty so time for a little autumn colour for you still :D
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: robbobnbill on October 08, 2008, 21:12
Alexandra Park M16: Nice walk after breakfast and the paper......

(http://www.thefightsite.co.uk/images/alexandra%20park%202005.JPG)
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: poultrygeist on October 08, 2008, 22:05
Wow!!  Leaf mulch  :D

Nice photo RBnB

Good perspective

Rob 8)
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: FRUITFULL on October 09, 2008, 08:42
Same problem here Whitie.We havent started Autumn yet.Although there is a bit of dew in the mornings and plenty of spiders.
Still growing cucumbers in the greenhouse!
Love the piccies so far on here its gonna be a tough choice on the best.
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: DD. on October 09, 2008, 08:45
Where's "here" FRUITFULL?

Maybe you could pop it into your profile.
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: Aunt Sally on October 09, 2008, 12:19
Quote from: "FRUITFULL"
Love the piccies so far on here its gonna be a tough choice on the best.


It's not the "best" that's importaint FF.  It's the one that means the most about autumn to you that's importaint.
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: poultrygeist on October 09, 2008, 12:28
For instance, you may decide a photo of a pile of leaves in a Boston(lincs) garden is more meaningful than anything of far superior quality  :roll:

Rob 8)
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: Aunt Sally on October 09, 2008, 12:39
Quote from: "poultrygeist"
For instance, you may decide a photo of a pile of leaves in a Boston(lincs) garden is more meaningful than anything of far superior quality  :roll:

Rob 8)


Did I say that  :roll:
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: Sadgit on October 09, 2008, 13:12
Title : Autumn Sky
Description : Err Autumn sky, ooo look at the colours, shame I am colourblind :)

(http://www.depravityarena.co.uk/sad-land/photos/autumn.jpg)
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: poultrygeist on October 09, 2008, 13:32
Blimey! :shock:  That's a lovely shot. :)

There's a bit of cloud that looks like the Roling Stones lips/tongue. Or is it just me ?  :roll:

Rob 8)
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: John on October 09, 2008, 14:46
There's a genie in them clouds, you can make out his shape!!!!
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: Ice on October 09, 2008, 14:50
Wow Sadgit.  I can see dolphins and manta rays swimming in the sky.  But enough of my problems. 8)  

That's a seriously nice photo.
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: Sadgit on October 09, 2008, 15:02
thanks for the nice comments :D

just found this one, which I think is actually in focus, unlike the other one.
(http://www.depravityarena.co.uk/sad-land/photos/sky1.jpg)

and this was taken the night before
(http://www.depravityarena.co.uk/sad-land/photos/sky2.jpg)
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: DD. on October 09, 2008, 15:04
Great piccies SG - you'd better pick which one to enter, otherwise Auntie will decide for you!
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: Ropster on October 09, 2008, 20:03
"Cherry Leaves Turning"

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3118/2926766335_1f589b47a6_o.jpg)

This is Autumn to me as this is the view from my window in the morning
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: Vember on October 11, 2008, 10:49
SG The top one of the two is a great picture, crisp & clear & texture to the clouds fantastic :)

A great photo of the cherry Ropster, I went out searching for a tree to enter but they just don't seemed to have turned round here yet :?
Either that or the wind has had them  :lol:

Both shots to me say how wonderful nature really is, you can have the wettest, dullest days and then get colours like that, amazing :D
   



Sarah :)
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: jennyb on October 11, 2008, 22:25
i saw the perfect photo on my way out this morning,  hoping the scene will look the same tomorrow morning it just depends on one thing......

can i get my backside out of bed and into the cold at 7am on a sunday morning??!!
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: matron on October 13, 2008, 07:41
Not as good as all the other photos but it represents Autumn for me.

Title Empty plot

Description Representative of what has been harvested but also the promise of what may be next year.

(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm28/matron_photos/Autumn005.jpg)
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: DD. on October 13, 2008, 08:14
Looks like good, black fertile soil you have there, Matron.
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: poultrygeist on October 13, 2008, 08:35
A perfect representation of Autumn, Matron.

And beautifully dug over too  :D

Rob 8)
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: Bombers on October 13, 2008, 17:08
I wish mine was as tidy as that! Lovely picture too.
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: matron on October 13, 2008, 22:20
Quote from: "srebmob"
I wish mine was as tidy as that! Lovely picture too.

That was this year's potatoe bed - you can't see the rest of the plot  :oops:
My incentive for digging all the weeds out was harvesting the potatoes.  :lol:
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: mumsy on October 15, 2008, 15:26
This was at a vineyard in Sussex, where we were taken around the vineyard & then a lovely supper & wine tasting.  They were due to start picking the next day.

A 2008 Pinot Noir
(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa232/mumsy_02/RockyLuckyandGrapes002.jpg)
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: babe on October 15, 2008, 20:22
Title: Bonfire Night

Desc: For me the best part of autumn is my mate's bonfire night. a massive bonfire with the guys burning, fireworks, huge pans full of leak + potato soup and chilli,with thick cut bread and butter.
this is my nephew there last year playing with sparklies.
its cold but cozy .. love it

(http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa171/happy-valley/bonfirenight.jpg)
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: Aunt Sally on October 15, 2008, 20:58
Fabulous picture Babe  :D
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: Sadgit on October 16, 2008, 10:15
Quote
Pinot Noir
*drools* my fav *drools*
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: lightyears on October 16, 2008, 15:16
Autumn Fungy,taken in my local forested area. got a bit of the red lefts behind it too


(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y129/lightyears_2004/fungy1.jpg) :D
Title: My attempt
Post by: slowef on October 16, 2008, 19:24
I love Autumn and it was hard to choose a photo but here is mine.  I love seeing webs after a dew with all the droplets of mist clinging on to them even if it does mean wandering in my p.j's lol
(http://shutter02.pictures.aol.com/data/pictures/20/007/07/5D/C2/C1/2wRuRSZGkcpU3+Hklou+W+UNxMMJ2vWL02B3.jpg)
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: lightyears on October 16, 2008, 19:29
i like :D
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: jennyb on October 16, 2008, 22:25
still haven;t managed to capture the scene i want although step dad reckons conditions tomorrow will be right for it.....but i'm not sure i'll be up for it sadly so thought i'd enter this instead taken last weekend during a tidy up and harvest while the weather was good:

Not For Carving

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3236/2945523796_9ba365265d.jpg)

Prettier than a pumpkin!
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: Vember on October 17, 2008, 08:35
Jenny, That's fab the detail you can see on the stalk with the fine hairs  :shock:
Fantastic shot.
Would you be able at some point to take the other shot :?
I was looking forward to seeing it & am v intrested to see what it was etc...
You've got me intreged  :lol:

Sarah :)
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: jennyb on October 17, 2008, 09:27
it was a beautiful misty morning sarah, not a cloud and the sun coming out and shining through the mist and tree from behind the church.

not a cloud again this morning but no mist either.  am so annoyed i didn't have my camera with me that morning.

thank you for your comment on the squash,  it's sitting in the garage waiting for me to think up something delicious to do with it.
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: Foxy on October 21, 2008, 19:45
Title: Bambi in the Teasles!
Description: Our back garden is a little overgrown!

(http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t122/Kelly_Katherine/autumnchicksdeeretcoct002.jpg)

just love watching the deer -had to creep  very quietly to get this shot! :D
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: John on October 21, 2008, 22:34
Oh Foxy - that's too much. I'm deffo not voting for you 'cos I is jealous :)
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: Foxy on October 21, 2008, 22:50
Quote from: "john"
Oh Foxy - that's too much. I'm deffo not voting for you 'cos I is jealous :)


ohh, (bottom lip quivers) how about if I say it isn't  a real deer??? its a very realistic stuffed one stuck there to get the votes??? Cos everyone loves Bambi?????
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: John on October 21, 2008, 23:00
Oh, OK then - you're off the manure list :)
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: babe on October 22, 2008, 08:21
ooh foxy... lovely close shot.... i cant get that close in my garden  :roll:

(http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa171/happy-valley/deer.jpg)

 :D  :D
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: Aunt Sally on October 22, 2008, 08:36
Is that a competition entry Babe ?  Coz it's not quite autumny enough  :wink:
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: jennyb on October 22, 2008, 11:19
i could hear the stag chasing the does in the woods when i was working in the fields monday but do you think they would come out into the field so we could see?  

you could even hear the rustle of the leaves as they were running around.

i thought maybe if i left my camera in the car yesterday it might tempt fate and they might appear but i could hear him calling in the other wood which is further away yesterday.
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: poultrygeist on October 22, 2008, 13:41
At long last, I've uploaded the photos from the camera. So here goes....

Warm at last.......

(http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc208/maksmum/Resizeof2008_1014_175955AA.jpg)

A pyromaniac's dream. Recycling wood into heat. :D

Rob 8)
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: John on October 22, 2008, 15:56
That's awfully neat and tidy Rob - :)
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: poultrygeist on October 22, 2008, 16:38
It was a very brief moment just after a tidy up. Chaos and disorder have once again returned. :D

It's my favourite ritual at this time of year. Havign collected the wood the year before and erected the coal bunker and filled it, I've been itching to light the fire for weeks. Then, at last, the temperature dropped and match was applied to newspaper.  :twisted: :shock:  
 
Rob :roll:
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: Foxy on October 22, 2008, 19:03
Quote from: "john"
That's awfully neat and tidy Rob - :)


I thought that too! so who had the Grolsch then????
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: poultrygeist on October 22, 2008, 19:22
No idea :roll:  :oops:

It was from years ago. Wonderful present. It's now used for 20p collecting.  :)

Rob 8)
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: Vember on October 22, 2008, 19:26
We used to put the tops off Grolsch bottles on our shoes, can't remember why???


Sarah :)
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: poultrygeist on October 22, 2008, 19:31
Wasn't it a boy band thing in the early 80s or something ?

I was far too old and mature at the time. :wink:
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: Vember on October 22, 2008, 19:32
Ahhh yes that's right Bros, although I was more of an A-Ha person  :oops:


Sarah :)
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: peapod on October 22, 2008, 19:38
definately Bros, more my little sisters thing..we used to live next door to a pub so grolsch tops were no problem to come by
She still listens to em!
I was a Duranny :-)  :oops:

Paula
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: poultrygeist on October 22, 2008, 19:39
that was it. :)

Like Aha also. Morten Harket (sp.?). Had some credibility. Good videos.

We digress.  :roll:
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: peapod on October 22, 2008, 19:40
Quote from: "poultrygeist"
Wasn't it a boy band thing in the early 80s or something ?

I was far too old and mature at the time. :wink:


Old(ish) yes. Mature no. You are of the male persuasion. Its been scientifically proven it will never happen  :D
(and you wont be famous)

Paula
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: poultrygeist on October 22, 2008, 19:48
:lol:

Can't remember much about that period. DD was born in '87 so I was maybe a bit busy. I think it was all rave music as far as i remember.
I didn;t like it much at the time but have relaxed a bit since. :D
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: Vember on October 22, 2008, 19:51
OOOh '87 I was just starting High School

Them were the days  :roll:  :lol:


Sarah :)
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: peapod on October 22, 2008, 19:57
Quote from: "poultrygeist"
:lol:

Can't remember much about that period. DD was born in '87 so I was maybe a bit busy. I think it was all rave music as far as i remember.
I didn;t like it much at the time but have relaxed a bit since. :D


Oldest DS was born in that year :-)

Paula
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: poultrygeist on October 22, 2008, 20:13
A good vintage :wink:
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: Aunt Sally on October 24, 2008, 09:10
The Competition closes tomorrow evening

So If you've not put your entry in yet get your camera out !
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: garddwr on October 24, 2008, 09:28
oo I'll get my camera out now ... :D
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: Aunt Sally on October 24, 2008, 23:39
The weather is going to be lovely tomorrow so get out there with your cameras.

The competition will close tomorrow evening !
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: garddwr on October 25, 2008, 09:40
maybe in the costa de Kent but not in Anglesesy Aunty Sally
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: poultrygeist on October 25, 2008, 09:44
Bear in mind, it doesn't need to be a new photo. You may have something in your collection from years past. Even an old photo you may be able to scan in.

Anything that sums up the concept of Autumn to you. They're forecasting true Wintry weather from tomorrow, so this really is the last chance to get that entry in  :D

Rob 8)
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: garddwr on October 25, 2008, 13:20
(http://i437.photobucket.com/albums/qq100/garddwr/DSC00482-1.jpg)

A lovely Friday October evening overlooking the Britannia Bridge,Anglesey
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: abraidwood on October 25, 2008, 20:38
While we were on hols in the Lakes

(http://i428.photobucket.com/albums/qq9/abraidwood/squirrel.jpg)
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: garddwr on October 25, 2008, 20:43
your pic is much better than mine abraidwood
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: garddwr on October 25, 2008, 20:44
I took my pic with a sony phone so the quality isn't great but I didn't have my camera on me and I thought  I would enter the comp anyway. What time does it close?
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: Aunt Sally on October 25, 2008, 20:52
The competition is closed and voting is now open.
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: babe on October 26, 2008, 16:24
i think this has been the hardest one to vote for so far. i think they are all fabulous.  :)
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: DD. on October 26, 2008, 16:29
Quote from: "babe"
i think this has been the hardest one to vote for so far. i think they are all fabulous.  :)


Heck, for once babe is right!
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: babe on October 26, 2008, 16:42
Quote from: "DD."
Quote from: "babe"
i think this has been the hardest one to vote for so far. i think they are all fabulous.  :)


Heck, for once babe is right!


HEY!!!! i can see what you wrote dooby  :roll:

ahhh who am i trying to kid, dooby has a point  :oops:
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: richyrich7 on October 26, 2008, 21:46
Quote from: "babe"
i think this has been the hardest one to vote for so far. i think they are all fabulous.  :)


Yes they are
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: Knight Family on October 26, 2008, 22:13
and there's 3 in the lead! Come on I need to perswade the wife on getting ducks from kate come spring! Then again I would not mind winning the bee books if that every came up, but have to brib the kids as well on that one!!
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: Aunt Sally on October 28, 2008, 14:19
The next competition will be on the theme of Halloween.  

So don't forget to take your pumpkin pictures on Friday.
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: Aunt Sally on November 01, 2008, 18:48
Voting will end at about 10pm tonight so if you've not voted yet please do :D
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: John on November 01, 2008, 19:07
And the next competition will be up and running tomorrow afternoon.
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: Aunt Sally on November 01, 2008, 22:09
The competition voting is now closed and the results are:


1st - robbobnbill with 11 votes

2nd - abraidwood with 8 votes

3rd - Ice with 7 votes


Some wonderful pictures posted in this competition all deserved to win  :!:
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: poultrygeist on November 01, 2008, 22:13
Congratulations robbobobnbill  :D  ..and to abraidwood and Ice. :D

Enjoy the book and hope you get have some ducks or geese. :wink:

Rob 8)
Title: Photo Competition #6 - "Autumn"
Post by: robbobnbill on November 01, 2008, 22:39
wow cant believe it  :D  :D  :D  :D

well done to everyone else tho i thought there were much better pics than mine maybe there should be a re-count!!!!!  i mean abraidwoods squirrel was way cute but cheers to everyone who voted for mine  :D  :D  :D  :D ,

right onto the next comp.....