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Cranium Competitions => International Weekly Comp Entries => Topic started by: Hinfrance on November 28, 2010, 06:23:21 PM

Title: Incongruous - CHAT - Weekly Comp 29/11 to 5/12
Post by: Hinfrance on November 28, 2010, 06:23:21 PM
Take a photograph of something that doesn't quite fit into its surroundings, something that doesn't quite fit or seem right where it is. Or even something that is obviously out of place.

Have fun.

Pictures to be taken between 00.01am Monday 29th November to Sunday 5th December .
Pictures to be posted in the entries thread no later than 23.59pm Monday 6th December
Poll will be up Tuesday 7th December  until Friday 10th December
Winner to be announced Saturday 11th December

The Rules for the weekly competition are...

By entering you agree to take responsibility to
post a topic on the Sunday following your declared win
create an entries thread
create a chat thread
create a poll for that weeks comp and declare the winner on the Saturday
(if for any reason there is a problem and no subject is posted by the winner by Monday night admin will advise second place winner to post the topic asap, do the poll etc)

In case of a tie, the first entry posted wins.

photos to be taken during the specified dates, ie sunday xx to Monday xx

pictures to be posted in the entries thread no later than 23.59 Monday night



   
Title: Re: Incongruous - CHAT - Weekly Comp 29/11 to 5/12
Post by: SimonW on November 28, 2010, 09:55:43 PM
Tringle, I think that's a super challenge!

No idea yet how I might find something to enter, but plenty to think about.

Simon

P.S. Saturday's snow was picturesque. But it's still coming down now - 18" or more evenly all over, and still too much falling to allow photography, and no chance of traveling other than on foot anyway...

Title: Re: Incongruous - CHAT - Weekly Comp 29/11 to 5/12
Post by: Hinfrance on November 29, 2010, 06:18:11 AM
We've got snow forecast for overnight tonight. We'll see. Apparently 60kms north of here is already covered and there are some power lines down.

I'm sure you'll think of something.
Title: Re: Incongruous - CHAT - Weekly Comp 29/11 to 5/12
Post by: jinky on November 29, 2010, 06:20:44 AM
You lucky devil - we`ve only got a fresh inch or so but maybe more today. Aiming to get out wlaking or maybe drive to a local park with my favourite tree in it - sad isn`t it! I have a favourite tree :D
Title: Re: Incongruous - CHAT - Weekly Comp 29/11 to 5/12
Post by: Oldboy on November 29, 2010, 09:33:14 AM
All we've had is a very light dusting.  :'(

But, there is hope for Tuesday and Wednesday.  :tup:
Title: Re: Incongruous - CHAT - Weekly Comp 29/11 to 5/12
Post by: jinky on December 01, 2010, 08:18:31 AM
Well I was going to put a sun lounger in the garden, get a cocktail made , umbrella up and sip on a cocktail in a snowscene.However my wife`s school is closed and playtime has ended and jobs around the house instructions abound so I will settle for this one from yesterdays walk to get things started:

Tropical World!
(http://cameracraniums.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10154/normal_Incongruous_up.jpg) (http://cameracraniums.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pid=8507)
Title: Re: Incongruous - CHAT - Weekly Comp 29/11 to 5/12
Post by: Hinfrance on December 01, 2010, 09:35:29 AM
Curses jinky  :D

A similar idea to the one I was thinking of (sun lounger, cocktail etc), except that I couldn't think of a way of getting any snow  :'(
Title: Re: Incongruous - CHAT - Weekly Comp 29/11 to 5/12
Post by: Delamanda on December 02, 2010, 10:10:10 PM
Sorry, Tringle and Jinky, but I hope you don't think I've stolen your idea!  But I've had my eye on the neighbours' patio furniture since the theme was announced and just waiting for the right climatic conditions.  My wish was granted this morning!  I can't believe this stuff hasn't blown away.  We've had gale force winds from Siberia, our plants are dead from wind chill, our chairs have blown over and yet their all their furniture remains firmly cemented in place.   
Title: Re: Incongruous - CHAT - Weekly Comp 29/11 to 5/12
Post by: jinky on December 03, 2010, 09:26:45 AM
It`s the thought that will have come to everyone`s mind that is blessed with snow. But I don`t see you in  your swimsuit sunbathing here  ;)
Title: Re: Incongruous - CHAT - Weekly Comp 29/11 to 5/12
Post by: Oldboy on December 03, 2010, 07:51:07 PM
Quote from: jinky on December 03, 2010, 09:26:45 AM
It`s the thought that will have come to everyone`s mind that is blessed with snow. But I don`t see you in  your swimsuit sunbathing here  ;)

Check this out then.  :o
http://www.lemondrop.co.uk/2010/12/03/miss-gb-finalists-brave-freezing-weather-in-skimpy-swimsuits/?icid=main|uk-ws-bb|dl6|link5|http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lemondrop.co.uk%2F2010%2F12%2F03%2Fmiss-gb-finalists-brave-freezing-weather-in-skimpy-swimsuits%2F
Title: Re: Incongruous - CHAT - Weekly Comp 29/11 to 5/12
Post by: irv_b on December 04, 2010, 05:17:56 PM
didn't think that I would get an entry in this week but I came across this trainer left in the snow near the cricket pitch and took the opportunity
(http://cameracraniums.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10166/normal_lonely_trainer.jpg) (http://cameracraniums.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pid=8548)
Title: Re: Incongruous - CHAT - Weekly Comp 29/11 to 5/12
Post by: Delamanda on December 05, 2010, 05:22:52 PM
Quote from: jinky on December 03, 2010, 09:26:45 AM
It`s the thought that will have come to everyone`s mind that is blessed with snow. But I don`t see you in  your swimsuit sunbathing here  ;)

Trust me, you wouldn't want to see me in a swimsuit at any time!  I think it might have been all those awful holiday snaps that prompted me to take up photography in the first place.  If I'm behind it I can't be in front of it!
Title: Re: Incongruous - CHAT - Weekly Comp 29/11 to 5/12
Post by: Hinfrance on December 06, 2010, 10:39:44 AM
Managed to get something - not what I was hoping for, but hey ho.

As I have an appointment with the dentist tomorrow morning, poll will be up a little late, sorry.
Title: Re: Incongruous - CHAT - Weekly Comp 29/11 to 5/12
Post by: Oldboy on December 07, 2010, 11:57:19 PM
Forgot to upload my photo!  :doh:
Title: Re: Incongruous - CHAT - Weekly Comp 29/11 to 5/12
Post by: Hinfrance on December 08, 2010, 12:20:18 PM
Silly boy!
Title: Re: Incongruous - CHAT - Weekly Comp 29/11 to 5/12
Post by: Hinfrance on December 12, 2010, 07:56:16 AM
So that's a win for jinky, and a solid second for Simon. Well done both.

As Paul is in hospital he won't be able to set next week's, so that falls to Simon for his strong second place in this one.

Thinking cap on Simon!
Title: Re: Incongruous - CHAT - Weekly Comp 29/11 to 5/12
Post by: SimonW on December 12, 2010, 05:54:57 PM
I only just noticed this - totally unexpected. Is it good luck or bad? The poll for my subject will be closing on Christmas Day!

Simon