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Creative => Photography & Graphics => Monthly Photo Contest => Topic started by: Birdie on September 15, 2015, 15:16:33

Title: 2015 Photocontest # 5. Theme: Halloween
Post by: Birdie on September 15, 2015, 15:16:33
Hi everyone  :wave:  It is high time for another photocontest, I reckon  ;D

The new Photocontest theme is: Halloween

Have a look at the rules that apply:

1) You may submit up to 2 photos.

2) You may start submitting your photos in this topic today and up until Tuesday 3rd of November (= 7 weeks from now).
    Voting will take place from November 3rd until November 10th.

3) Photo shop and filters are allowed.
    Please take a moment to review all the rules: http://www.playmofriends.com/forum/index.php?topic=12037.0 (http://www.playmofriends.com/forum/index.php?topic=12037.0)

4) Keep in mind: the photo must be originally used for the contest. Do not use an image that you have already used somewhere on the forum, and wait until the contest is finished before posting the image on the forum elsewhere.

5) Of course, there's a prize for the winner. You can pick from the list here: http://www.playmofriends.com/forum/index.php?topic=14268.0 (http://www.playmofriends.com/forum/index.php?topic=14268.0)

This should be good!!  :munch:  Can't wait to see this theme come to life!
Title: Re: 2015 Photocontest # 5. Theme: Halloween
Post by: Georgeag1972 on September 15, 2015, 17:08:50
Lets go Halloween!!

(http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa413/georgeag1972/Holidays%202015/14_zpssghackwb.jpg) (http://s1196.photobucket.com/user/georgeag1972/media/Holidays%202015/14_zpssghackwb.jpg.html)
Title: Re: 2015 Photocontest # 5. Theme: Halloween
Post by: Birdie on September 15, 2015, 17:16:05
 :wow:  gorgeous! This must be the fastest entry to date, too  :)
Title: Re: 2015 Photocontest # 5. Theme: Halloween
Post by: Georgeag1972 on September 15, 2015, 17:21:22
:wow:  gorgeous! This must be the fastest entry to date, too  :)

 Thank you Birdie! My last entry was too late, so this time, I was ready!! :lol: :lol:

George. :)
Title: Re: 2015 Photocontest # 5. Theme: Halloween
Post by: Rhalius on September 15, 2015, 20:54:08
Yay for halloween!

I've got some ideas, and I have some neat new stuff comeing in by the weekend to help me with that.  ;D
Title: Re: 2015 Photocontest # 5. Theme: Halloween
Post by: Macruran on September 16, 2015, 01:37:19
Georgeag1972 that's a great pic. How did you light the inside of the ghost?
Title: Re: 2015 Photocontest # 5. Theme: Halloween
Post by: tonguello on September 16, 2015, 01:56:32
Georgeag1972 that's a great pic. How did you light the inside of the ghost?

that ghost has color changing lights inside. it needs one or two batteries, I can't remember now.
Title: Re: 2015 Photocontest # 5. Theme: Halloween
Post by: Macruran on September 16, 2015, 02:18:45
Cool. What set is it from? I really like the job they did with the LEDs in the fire that came with that caveman shaman.
Title: Re: 2015 Photocontest # 5. Theme: Halloween
Post by: tonguello on September 16, 2015, 02:30:40
it was in the batch where the ogre came out... sorry Im lame with set numbers  :P
Title: Re: 2015 Photocontest # 5. Theme: Halloween
Post by: Georgeag1972 on September 16, 2015, 06:59:17
Cool. What set is it from? I really like the job they did with the LEDs in the fire that came with that caveman shaman.

The ghost comes with the Knights theme and its code is 6042.
For the light it has inside it needs one batterie 1,5 V which It doesn't includes in the set.

George. :)
Title: Re: 2015 Photocontest # 5. Theme: Halloween
Post by: tahra on September 16, 2015, 07:33:04
It's just a blinky-winky, not a klicky :(   (I LOVE the arms though)

And great pic, btw - as usual! :)
Title: Re: 2015 Photocontest # 5. Theme: Halloween
Post by: DrDalek6 on September 16, 2015, 20:59:09
Nice photo should be a good theme, great flowing shape to that ghost  :)
Title: Re: 2015 Photocontest # 5. Theme: Halloween
Post by: leefert on September 17, 2015, 22:04:59
Ooooooooo!!!! I've got an idea!  Now off to gather the parts I need :D :D :D :D :D
Title: Re: 2015 Photocontest # 5. Theme: Halloween
Post by: JLMatterer on September 17, 2015, 22:35:32
Ooooooooo!!!! I've got an idea!  Now off to gather the parts I need :D :D :D :D :D

Me, too. I just need to start gathering pumpkins. Fortunately, there is a pumpkin festival near me next week:

http://barnesvillepumpkinfestival.com/ (http://barnesvillepumpkinfestival.com/)
Title: Re: 2015 Photocontest # 5. Theme: Halloween
Post by: Birdie on September 18, 2015, 15:24:38
 :cheerlead:  :cheerlead:  :cheerlead:
Title: Re: 2015 Photocontest # 5. Theme: Halloween
Post by: JLMatterer on September 28, 2015, 23:08:40
My 1st entry for the Hallowe'en contest is:

The Vampires' Castle

(http://i.imgur.com/6fyyr8Q.jpg)
Title: Re: 2015 Photocontest # 5. Theme: Halloween
Post by: Mr Raven on September 29, 2015, 04:34:25
Good photo. I like the spooky background and the raven on the parrot stand.
Title: Re: 2015 Photocontest # 5. Theme: Halloween
Post by: Georgeag1972 on September 29, 2015, 08:14:23
Very nice picture!! I'm working on my second entry and I hope to see more pictures for this contest!!

George. :)
Title: Re: 2015 Photocontest # 5. Theme: Halloween
Post by: leefert on September 29, 2015, 10:59:58
Very nice picture!! I'm working on my second entry and I hope to see more pictures for this contest!!

George. :)

I'm hoping to be able to purchase one of the pieces that I need to make my entry this week
Title: Re: 2015 Photocontest # 5. Theme: Halloween
Post by: Georgeag1972 on September 29, 2015, 16:25:00
I'm hoping to be able to purchase one of the pieces that I need to make my entry this week

That's very good!! Can't wait to see your entry!! :)

George.
Title: Re: 2015 Photocontest # 5. Theme: Halloween
Post by: Hadoque on September 30, 2015, 19:21:04
I would like to post a picture, but it is quite large (wide) and the max. size here allowed is only 100KB.
If I resize it to 100 KB or below, you can´t see much details anymore...  :(
Title: Re: 2015 Photocontest # 5. Theme: Halloween
Post by: Raven on September 30, 2015, 20:19:13
If you upload your photo to an image-sharing website (eg Photobucket), then you can post the image-link to it here, and the photo will be displayed here, regardless of how many KB it is.

If it is too wide for a nice display on the forum (and some people might not see it all because they don't scroll sideways), then you could reduce the width using the 'Resize' option in any graphics program. For a guide: JLMatterer's photo is 800 pixels wide; and Georgeag1972's photo is 1000 pixels wide.
Title: Re: 2015 Photocontest # 5. Theme: Halloween
Post by: JLMatterer on September 30, 2015, 22:28:17
If you upload your photo to an image-sharing website (eg Photobucket), then you can post the image-link to it here, and the photo will be displayed here, regardless of how many KB it is.

If it is too wide for a nice display on the forum (and some people might not see it all because they don't scroll sideways), then you could reduce the width using the 'Resize' option in any graphics program. For a guide: JLMatterer's photo is 800 pixels wide; and Georgeag1972's photo is 1000 pixels wide.

I use Imgur, & after I upload I use the edit image at the bottom right of the picture, then change the width size. It automatically adjusts the height to correspond, then you apply & save. You then have an option of several different links to use when posting in forums. If that size isn't right, you can just go back & change it again. I usually use a width of 640, but for the post here, I wanted more details so adjusted to 800.
Title: Re: 2015 Photocontest # 5. Theme: Halloween
Post by: Macruran on October 01, 2015, 01:41:04
Imgur's the way to go. You don't even need an account.
Title: Re: 2015 Photocontest # 5. Theme: Halloween
Post by: Birdie on October 01, 2015, 13:57:35
Yup, I'd recommend imgur.com (http://imgur.com) too.
For adjustments to pictures (resizing, cutting, effects...) I use pixlr.com (http://pixlr.com). Free, easy, no account needed.
Title: Re: 2015 Photocontest # 5. Theme: Halloween
Post by: Hadoque on October 01, 2015, 22:29:38
Okay, thanks for the advice / recommendations. I haven´t much time these days so I´ll check that out later.
Title: Re: 2015 Photocontest # 5. Theme: Halloween
Post by: Raven on October 03, 2015, 12:53:28
Trick or Treat

(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i157/Raven461/TOT01_zpsnh4ubrvg.jpg) (http://s71.photobucket.com/user/Raven461/media/TOT01_zpsnh4ubrvg.jpg.html)

Graphic for sign from: http://www.clipartbest.com/trick-or-treat-pic
Title: Re: 2015 Photocontest # 5. Theme: Halloween
Post by: Birdie on October 04, 2015, 08:07:18
Oh my, I love it!!!  :love:
Title: Re: 2015 Photocontest # 5. Theme: Halloween
Post by: JLMatterer on October 12, 2015, 16:29:34
HELP!!! :-) I noticed today that I used the wrong Imgur URL when adding my entry to the new contest; what I wanted to use was the same picture but cropped differently. Birdie, can you help? Is it acceptable to delete and/or replace my entry with the correct URL? Can you do? If not, NP. I can add the right URL as my 2nd entry but that would just be annoying for everyone involved.

DUH!!! Feeling very stupid! Any advice is appreciated!

Jim
Title: Re: 2015 Photocontest # 5. Theme: Halloween
Post by: Birdie on October 12, 2015, 17:41:44
No worries, I replaced the old url with the proper one  ;)
Title: Re: 2015 Photocontest # 5. Theme: Halloween
Post by: JLMatterer on October 12, 2015, 21:57:51
No worries, I replaced the old url with the proper one  ;)

TX Birdie! I made a real mess of that one. I think when I resized the picture on Imgur I somehow cropped it as well. Since then I've learned it's best to resize through Windows Paint before uploading to Imgur.

Living & learning,
Jim
Title: Re: 2015 Photocontest # 5. Theme: Halloween
Post by: JLMatterer on October 12, 2015, 22:03:01
The ghost comes with the Knights theme and its code is 6042.

I just bought one of these for myself; it's a neat little figure different than the other ghosts I have. The arms are really funky & the facial expression is fun. I think he'll go on the porch with me when I pass out treats on Hallowe'en.
Title: Re: 2015 Photocontest # 5. Theme: Halloween
Post by: Georgeag1972 on October 13, 2015, 06:33:55
I just bought one of these for myself; it's a neat little figure different than the other ghosts I have. The arms are really funky & the facial expression is fun. I think he'll go on the porch with me when I pass out treats on Hallowe'en.

It is sure you will have much fun with that!! You did very well you got it!!  :)

George.
Title: Re: 2015 Photocontest # 5. Theme: Halloween
Post by: sunflower on October 19, 2015, 17:50:30
(http://i773.photobucket.com/albums/yy16/Marleen_van_Vuurde/DSC_0067_zpsqxixx29u.jpg)

gather ye mushrooms while ye may
Title: Re: 2015 Photocontest # 5. Theme: Halloween
Post by: tahra on October 19, 2015, 17:56:52
gather ye mushrooms while ye may

:o

Are those for real!? They are so alienishly GORGEOUS! :love:
Title: Re: 2015 Photocontest # 5. Theme: Halloween
Post by: sunflower on October 19, 2015, 18:18:05
Yes those are real mushrooms. They grow on woodblocks for the fireplace. We have a lot of different kinds this time of year. I just used the ones that had the right scale.
Title: Re: 2015 Photocontest # 5. Theme: Halloween
Post by: tahra on October 19, 2015, 18:37:11
Yes those are real mushrooms. They grow on woodblocks for the fireplace. We have a lot of different kinds this time of year. I just used the ones that had the right scale.

They're sooooo cute! :love:
Title: Re: 2015 Photocontest # 5. Theme: Halloween
Post by: larryhohoho on October 20, 2015, 05:33:50
"Can someone tell me where the Halloween party is this year...?"
Title: Re: 2015 Photocontest # 5. Theme: Halloween
Post by: Georgeag1972 on October 20, 2015, 07:36:52
Great pictures!! It seems we will have a very nice contest!!  :)

George.
Title: Re: 2015 Photocontest # 5. Theme: Halloween
Post by: tahra on October 20, 2015, 07:50:41
"Can someone tell me where the Halloween party is this year...?"

:lmao:
Title: Re: 2015 Photocontest # 5. Theme: Halloween
Post by: Birdie on October 20, 2015, 14:00:34
Oh my, those are fantastic  :D
Title: Re: 2015 Photocontest # 5. Theme: Halloween
Post by: JLMatterer on October 29, 2015, 14:38:15
Bubble, Bubble

(http://i.imgur.com/5SRhC6v.jpg)
Title: Re: 2015 Photocontest # 5. Theme: Halloween
Post by: Birdie on October 29, 2015, 16:20:29
excellent  8-)

I'm really excited about all the entries so far, it's going to be a tough one!!
Title: Re: 2015 Photocontest # 5. Theme: Halloween
Post by: Georgeag1972 on October 31, 2015, 07:21:15
The Tower of Dracula!!

(http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa413/georgeag1972/Holidays%202015/1a_zpswinjfd9w.png) (http://s1196.photobucket.com/user/georgeag1972/media/Holidays%202015/1a_zpswinjfd9w.png.html)
Title: Re: 2015 Photocontest # 5. Theme: Halloween
Post by: Birdie on October 31, 2015, 14:06:17
 :boo:   :love:   :broom:

(these Halloween smileys are the BEST! Thank you Sylviaaaa  ;D)
Title: Re: 2015 Photocontest # 5. Theme: Halloween
Post by: Sylvia on October 31, 2015, 20:29:45
:boo:   :love:   :broom:

(these Halloween smileys are the BEST! Thank you Sylviaaaa  ;D)

I should have thought of it sooner! :-[
Title: Re: 2015 Photocontest # 5. Theme: Halloween
Post by: skypurr on November 02, 2015, 22:45:57
A last minute entry ...

Halloween Revellers

(http://i909.photobucket.com/albums/ac300/skypurr/halloween%20revellers_zpsf1pgbrda.jpg) (http://s909.photobucket.com/user/skypurr/media/halloween%20revellers_zpsf1pgbrda.jpg.html)
Title: Re: 2015 Photocontest # 5. Theme: Halloween
Post by: Duckman on November 02, 2015, 23:25:11
                                                                                     Witch finder general

(http://bulk-share.slickpic.com/album/share/jzD3zNMxzQD3DT/11425417.0/900/p/haloween_n.jpg) (http://bulk-share.slickpic.com/album/share/jzD3zNMxzQD3DT/11425417.0/1500/p/haloween_n.jpg)

Title: Re: 2015 Photocontest # 5. Theme: Halloween
Post by: Georgeag1972 on November 03, 2015, 08:25:35
Great pictures guys!!! :clap:  :clap:

George. :)