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    Challenge 59 - The Christmas Card

    Hi folks, the theme for challenge 59 is 'The Christmas Card'.

    The idea is that you present an image that would be suitable for the front of a Christmas card. It could be a seasonal streetview, landscape, family fun, fauna or flora, decorations and lighting etc. I hope this gives enough freedom and scope to let your creative juices flow - have fun!

    As in the previous competition, the winning image will be chosen purely on my own opinion, with no expertise whatsoever.

    Rules as per usual

    The standard competition rules apply:-
    •The competition subject shall be selected by the winner of the preceding competition who will also judge the competition.
    •The period of the competition shall be 14 days. The start date is Monday 3rd December and the finish is at midnight on Sunday 16th December 2012.
    •One Picture per person; images should conform to general image posting rules.
    •Please use a Canon DSLR.
    •Posted images should be taken during the running period of the competition. Any images submitted that were taken before the competition started, or after the competition has ended, will be deemed invalid.
    •Images 800 pixels widest max (to help those with small monitors)
    •No Photoshop frames and borders.
    •Include a brief description, and title; the image must convey the theme without title description.
    •Please, no comments, on images until the round is over.
    •No canvassing e.g. “I’m thinking of posting this image for the challenge, what do you think?”
    •The guest ‘judge’ will pick 1st 2nd 3rd favourite images (Please don’t PM them to discuss their choices).
    Canon EOS 5D Mark III, EF 135mm F/2 L, EF 16-35mm F/4 L, EF 50mm f/1.8, EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM, EF 28mm f/2.8
    http://www.aveyardphotography.co.uk
    https://www.flickr.com/photos/aveyardphotography
    https://www.facebook.com/AveyardPhotography

    #2
    Re: Challenge 59 - The Christmas Card

    Maybe I didn't pick a good subject choice for this challenge, either that or perhaps it's a little too early in the month for the Christmas theme. Should I pick a different subject?
    Canon EOS 5D Mark III, EF 135mm F/2 L, EF 16-35mm F/4 L, EF 50mm f/1.8, EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM, EF 28mm f/2.8
    http://www.aveyardphotography.co.uk
    https://www.flickr.com/photos/aveyardphotography
    https://www.facebook.com/AveyardPhotography

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      #3
      Re: Challenge 59 - The Christmas Card

      Relax Andy, there is another week yet.

      Mine is in the planning and I am sure others will be too.

      Regards Paul

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        #4
        Re: Challenge 59 - The Christmas Card

        If it snows I may stick something in - my listing under Snowy Robin in birds unfortunately was taken in April!

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          #5
          Re: Challenge 59 - The Christmas Card

          Baubles to Christmas


          IMG_0449 by Bexman, on Flickr
          Mike

          Canon 1D MKIV, Canon 7D, Canon EF300 F2.8, Canon 70-200 2.8 IS Mk II, Canon 17-55 IS, Canon EF100 F2.8, Canon 1.4 TC MKIII, 580 ex flashgun - yongnuo yn-565ex

          www.MGSportsImages.co.uk

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            #6
            Re: Challenge 59 - The Christmas Card

            i think there's going to be a lot of crimbo trees in this one lol


            Christmas tree by Campsie Photography, on Flickr

            canon 600D
            50mm 1.8 @1.8
            ISO1600
            1/80th
            Fuji X-T1 | 1D IV
            www.campsie.photography

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              #7
              Re: Challenge 59 - The Christmas Card

              Hi All,

              Here is my effort for the Christmas Card Comp.

              Gingerbread House

              House baked by SWMBO, shot taken with 7D and 24-70mm F2.8L, ISO 800, 1/15th Sec, F2.8, 52mm, using Tripod, Remote release and Mirror Lock.



              2a by pelliott1954, on Flickr

              Regards Paul

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                #8
                Re: Challenge 59 - The Christmas Card

                First Frost

                First Frost by tonygoodrich, on Flickr
                Olwynne Goodrich, Canon 650D, 18-135 STM, f/7.1, 1/200th s, ISO 100, 115mm, cropped

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                  #9
                  Re: Challenge 59 - The Christmas Card

                  I thought you shouted "There's Jawa!", so I blasted him... Santa you say? It sounded similar and both wear pointy hats...



                  That'll be Christmas ruined...

                  Canon 1D Mk IV, Canon 100mm macro lens, f/32, 1.6, ISO 200, 14/12/12

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                    #10
                    Re: Challenge 59 - The Christmas Card

                    Radway Church, Warwickshire




                    Eos 7d Sigma 150mm lens; 1/320sec, f 9.0. 200 iso

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                      #11
                      Re: Challenge 59 - The Christmas Card


                      Gold wreath by AlexR!, on Flickr

                      EOS 50D, f/18.2, 5 sec, ISO 200
                      Canon EOS 7D
                      EF-S 10-22mm 1:3.5-4.5 USM, EF 24-105mm 1:4 L IS USM, EF 50mm 1:1.8, EF 70-300mm 1:4-5.6 IS USM
                      Luminar 4, Aurora HDR Pro, Silver Efex
                      flickr: http://flic.kr/ps/LXWuy

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                        #12
                        Re: Challenge 59 - The Christmas Card

                        Christmas Silhouette



                        EOS-M w/EF-M18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM @ 22mm
                        15.0 sec @ f/16, ISO 100

                        Tom
                        Last edited by tesarver; 16-12-2012, 21:03.

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                          #13
                          Re: Challenge 59 - The Christmas Card

                          Thank you all very much for participating in Challenge 59. I feel I should apologise though, as I did choose a fairly limited subject matter (lesson learnt).

                          The submitted images are all good in their own way and any one of them would make a nice Christmas card! Well done and thank you everyone that entered.

                          I'll keep it short and sweet and please keep in mind that the results are based purely on my own personal choice.


                          • 3rd place : Paulstw - Christmas Tree
                          • 2nd place : pelliott1954 - Gingerbread House
                          • 1st place : AlexR! - Gold Wreath


                          Congratulations AlexR!
                          Canon EOS 5D Mark III, EF 135mm F/2 L, EF 16-35mm F/4 L, EF 50mm f/1.8, EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM, EF 28mm f/2.8
                          http://www.aveyardphotography.co.uk
                          https://www.flickr.com/photos/aveyardphotography
                          https://www.facebook.com/AveyardPhotography

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                            #14
                            Re: Challenge 59 - The Christmas Card

                            Congratulation to AlexR, well done.
                            All the images are superb.
                            Canon EOS R6 Mark II, Canon RF 100-500mm f4.5-7.1L, Canon RF 24-105mm f4L
                            Please note: I do not have or use Photoshop

                            flickr

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                              #15
                              Challenge 59 - The Christmas Card

                              Congratulations to AlexR on the win

                              Tom

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