Fri Oct 22, 2021, 03:44 PM
Soph0571 (9,685 posts)
October Photography Contest Final Round Now Open for VOTING!
Hello loves,
This is the official FINAL vote for the October Photography Contest. The theme was been decided by the marvellous HAB911 who won the August contest. The theme this month is: "Roadscapes, rural or urban, old or new". Thank you to everyone who voted in the preliminary round. You made some great choices. Well done to everyone who made it to the final! Posted in GD per permission and custom. THIS POLL IS OPEN FOR 72 HOURS FROM POSTING Please do try and make some time to comment on the magnificent talent you are about to witness! And now without further ado ladies, gentlemen and others I present to you some splendid pictures that made the final, for your votes, delectation and delight! The road less traveled... ![]() The Long And Wavy Road ![]() Magic Hour ![]() Columbia Plateau Spring Vista ![]() What Lies Around the Bend? ![]() Closed for the season ![]() Yellowhead Highway ![]() Shady Lane. ![]() Rainy Street in Havana, Cuba ![]() I think we can all agree we have some worthy finalists and your voting choices are going to be hard!!! Please enjoy.
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Author | Time | Post |
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Soph0571 | Oct 2021 | OP |
questionseverything | Oct 2021 | #1 | |
Lisa0825 | Oct 2021 | #6 | |
Duppers | Oct 2021 | #20 | |
Tommymac | Oct 2021 | #24 | |
Butterflylady | Oct 2021 | #29 | |
Grumpy Old Guy | Oct 2021 | #41 | |
SheilaAnn | Oct 2021 | #2 | |
3Hotdogs | Oct 2021 | #3 | |
CMYK | Oct 2021 | #15 | |
c-rational | Oct 2021 | #19 | |
Butterflylady | Oct 2021 | #30 | |
CTyankee | Oct 2021 | #46 | |
abqtommy | Oct 2021 | #4 | |
royable | Oct 2021 | #5 | |
alfredo | Oct 2021 | #40 | |
Grumpy Old Guy | Oct 2021 | #56 | |
royable | Oct 2021 | #59 | |
happybird | Oct 2021 | #7 | |
brer cat | Oct 2021 | #8 | |
Hortensis | Oct 2021 | #9 | |
Grumpy Old Guy | Oct 2021 | #57 | |
Hortensis | Oct 2021 | #58 | |
Solly Mack | Oct 2021 | #10 | |
SheltieLover | Oct 2021 | #11 | |
irisblue | Oct 2021 | #12 | |
wendyb-NC | Oct 2021 | #13 | |
femmedem | Oct 2021 | #14 | |
marked50 | Oct 2021 | #16 | |
Duppers | Oct 2021 | #17 | |
ShazzieB | Oct 2021 | #23 | |
riverbendviewgal | Oct 2021 | #18 | |
BobTheSubgenius | Oct 2021 | #21 | |
Joinfortmill | Oct 2021 | #22 | |
MuseRider | Oct 2021 | #25 | |
planetc | Oct 2021 | #26 | |
Biophilic | Oct 2021 | #27 | |
lostnfound | Oct 2021 | #28 | |
moondust | Oct 2021 | #31 | |
HAB911 | Oct 2021 | #32 | |
lpbk2713 | Oct 2021 | #33 | |
Grumpy Old Guy | Oct 2021 | #34 | |
Soph0571 | Oct 2021 | #35 | |
Callalily | Oct 2021 | #36 | |
a kennedy | Oct 2021 | #37 | |
CaliforniaPeggy | Oct 2021 | #38 | |
HappyCynic | Oct 2021 | #39 | |
Grumpy Old Guy | Oct 2021 | #42 | |
Soph0571 | Oct 2021 | #43 | |
electric_blue68 | Oct 2021 | #44 | |
Grumpy Old Guy | Oct 2021 | #45 | |
CaliforniaPeggy | Oct 2021 | #47 | |
CaliforniaPeggy | Oct 2021 | #48 | |
Soph0571 | Oct 2021 | #49 | |
a kennedy | Oct 2021 | #50 | |
electric_blue68 | Oct 2021 | #51 | |
CaliforniaPeggy | Oct 2021 | #52 | |
ChazII | Oct 2021 | #53 | |
Grumpy Old Guy | Oct 2021 | #54 | |
Grumpy Old Guy | Oct 2021 | #55 |
Response to Soph0571 (Original post)
Fri Oct 22, 2021, 03:57 PM
questionseverything (9,088 posts)
1. They are all beautiful
You du photographers should work together and produce a book of photos
I would buy one |
Response to questionseverything (Reply #1)
Fri Oct 22, 2021, 04:20 PM
Lisa0825 (14,457 posts)
6. That is a great idea!!!
I'd love to have some words from the photographers on how they captured each shot.
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Response to questionseverything (Reply #1)
Fri Oct 22, 2021, 05:39 PM
Duppers (25,896 posts)
20. I've had that exact thought!
Oh yes, I'd buy one!
Hey, Earl, DU, as a fund raiser, could share profits with the amazing photographers. |
Response to questionseverything (Reply #1)
Fri Oct 22, 2021, 06:15 PM
Tommymac (7,233 posts)
24. A Calendar. I'd love some type of Calendar.
This month is especially worthwhile for that, IMHO. Bravo!!!!
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Response to Tommymac (Reply #24)
Fri Oct 22, 2021, 06:46 PM
Butterflylady (2,901 posts)
29. A calendar I would definitely buy.
Response to Tommymac (Reply #24)
Sat Oct 23, 2021, 05:59 PM
Grumpy Old Guy (2,040 posts)
41. I make a calendar every year.
I sell them to friends and family for $35, and make $7.00 or $8.00 on each one. At the end of the day I pretty much break even. I have them printed and drop shipped at Costco. Costco makes great calendars.
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Response to Soph0571 (Original post)
Fri Oct 22, 2021, 03:58 PM
SheilaAnn (8,861 posts)
2. OMG, each and every one is so beautiful and beautifully composed. How to choose, oh my! n/t
Response to Soph0571 (Original post)
Fri Oct 22, 2021, 04:02 PM
3Hotdogs (9,774 posts)
3. First time I had difficulty selecting a "vote."
Response to 3Hotdogs (Reply #3)
Fri Oct 22, 2021, 05:39 PM
c-rational (2,320 posts)
19. Agreed, they are all so good.
Response to 3Hotdogs (Reply #3)
Fri Oct 22, 2021, 06:49 PM
Butterflylady (2,901 posts)
30. Include me, kept going back and forth.
They are all amazing!
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Response to 3Hotdogs (Reply #3)
Sun Oct 24, 2021, 10:56 AM
CTyankee (61,295 posts)
46. Me, too. I voted for the one that "stopped my breath" for a moment...
Response to Soph0571 (Original post)
Fri Oct 22, 2021, 04:04 PM
abqtommy (14,118 posts)
4. Thank you for bringing us all this beauty. If only I could vote for them all! nt
Response to Soph0571 (Original post)
Fri Oct 22, 2021, 04:08 PM
royable (1,076 posts)
5. Yellowhead Highway appears to have been taken in or near Mt. Robson Provincial Park, BC.
Wow! I would love to visit there some day.
I agree with others before me--all the submissions are gorgeous. Thank you, everyone! |
Response to royable (Reply #5)
Sat Oct 23, 2021, 05:11 PM
alfredo (59,770 posts)
40. I like the one eyed monster bottom right
Response to royable (Reply #5)
Mon Oct 25, 2021, 05:10 PM
Grumpy Old Guy (2,040 posts)
56. You are correct. That is indeed Mount Robson.
We were driving to Alaska in 2016, but got stuck in Clinton, B.C. for a few days due to washed out roads near Dawson Creek. We decided to head east on the Yellowhead Highway to Jasper National Park, and continue our journey from there. We had never even heard of Mount Robson Provincial Park. We couldn't believe our eyes as we approached the peak from the west, and had to pull over to grab some images.
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Response to Grumpy Old Guy (Reply #56)
Tue Oct 26, 2021, 12:00 AM
royable (1,076 posts)
59. I hate to say I figured it out from using Google maps, and your title of "Yellowhead Highway."
I looked for mountains near the Yellowhead Highway, and found Mt. Robson in about five minutes, aided by linked photos. You sure hit it in perfect lighting, and found a great spot along the road to take it all in.
I loved your other photos in your posting today of "More roadscape photos" (https://www.democraticunderground.com/103692996) It looks like you spend your life on the road, camera in hand, and take time to smell the roses and photograph the sights along the way to where you're headed. Good for you! Thank you for sharing them all! |
Response to Soph0571 (Original post)
Fri Oct 22, 2021, 04:28 PM
happybird (3,666 posts)
7. This was a really hard one!
All the photos are lovely
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Response to Soph0571 (Original post)
Fri Oct 22, 2021, 04:34 PM
brer cat (20,397 posts)
8. This has been a very difficult choice
throughout the voting. We have so many talented people in this group.
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Response to Soph0571 (Original post)
Fri Oct 22, 2021, 04:41 PM
Hortensis (55,143 posts)
9. Roads with mystery especially have always been a favorite,
and there are so many here be excited about. In the end one was surprisingly easy, though, which is revealing to me. I love the desert, and I'd love to follow that long and wavy road. The only thing what would be better would be if it were one of the dirt tracks seldom traveled...
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Response to Hortensis (Reply #9)
Mon Oct 25, 2021, 05:15 PM
Grumpy Old Guy (2,040 posts)
57. The Long and Wavy Road is in Nevada.
Thank you for the kind words. The long and wavy road is known as Mouse's Tank Road, and is found in Valley of Fire State Park, about fifty miles north of Las Vegas off I-15. It is an iconic view of an absolutely beautiful park. It is well worth your time if you ever go to Las Vegas, but I wouldn't try it in summertime. The temperatures there can reach 115 Fahrenheit.
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Response to Grumpy Old Guy (Reply #57)
Mon Oct 25, 2021, 07:29 PM
Hortensis (55,143 posts)
58. :) GREAT place to visit. Thanks, Grumpy. When we were
young and immortal, we visited the desert in summer now and then, but we've changed since. Even summer has, I guess.
We just "drove" Valley of Fire on Google maps, and maybe we will do it for real on the trip we're planning. Our kind of place. After 20 years in the green temperate southeast and mostly visiting family on the coasts, it's going to be heavily exploring and camping the desert SW, seeing a lot of places we missed when we lived in SoCal. But definitely in cool season. Gas prices are very frustrating right now. Thanks again. ![]() |
Response to Soph0571 (Original post)
Fri Oct 22, 2021, 05:10 PM
SheltieLover (54,122 posts)
11. Ty, Soph & congrats & ty to all entrants!
They are all stunningly gorgeous - every single entry, as always!
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Response to Soph0571 (Original post)
Fri Oct 22, 2021, 05:11 PM
irisblue (30,188 posts)
12. This one was hard
Response to Soph0571 (Original post)
Fri Oct 22, 2021, 05:16 PM
wendyb-NC (2,500 posts)
13. They should all be winning photos
So much beauty captured in a splendid, astounding moment in time.
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Response to Soph0571 (Original post)
Fri Oct 22, 2021, 05:20 PM
femmedem (7,768 posts)
14. WOW, these are all great.
One of the best group of DU photo finalists ever! Sooooo hard to choose a favorite. Congratulations to all of the photographers!
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Response to Soph0571 (Original post)
Fri Oct 22, 2021, 05:33 PM
marked50 (1,237 posts)
16. All Winners-inspired by each one. Thanks Soph0571 for the theme and all the work.-n/t
Response to Soph0571 (Original post)
Fri Oct 22, 2021, 05:34 PM
Duppers (25,896 posts)
17. This is too difficult.
I love these: "Yellowhead Highway," "The road less traveled," &..."The Long And Wavy Road."
There's such great photography on DU! But I'm often very swayed by subject matter & color. (Must mention: I ❤ mountains.) |
Response to Duppers (Reply #17)
Fri Oct 22, 2021, 05:56 PM
ShazzieB (9,777 posts)
23. The mountains always grab me too!
Sometimes when I'm deciding on a vote, I have to stop and ask myself, "Do I like this one best because it's the best picture, technically speaking, or because it's the place I would most love to visit?" And I'm not alway sure which it is!
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Response to Soph0571 (Original post)
Fri Oct 22, 2021, 05:36 PM
riverbendviewgal (4,141 posts)
18. Wow!
They all are awesome
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Response to Soph0571 (Original post)
Fri Oct 22, 2021, 05:48 PM
BobTheSubgenius (11,348 posts)
21. How to choose ONE???
This is a magnificent collection and a clear winner is not apparent, at least to me.
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Response to Soph0571 (Original post)
Fri Oct 22, 2021, 05:54 PM
Joinfortmill (10,001 posts)
22. They're all gorgeous
#1 The road less traveled.
#2 Rainy street in Havana |
Response to Soph0571 (Original post)
Fri Oct 22, 2021, 06:18 PM
MuseRider (33,112 posts)
25. This was the hardest yet!
Wonderful photos all of you. I had a hard time picking in the early stage and now I find that all my favorites that made it so hard are here! You all are so good and thank you for the beauty!
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Response to Soph0571 (Original post)
Fri Oct 22, 2021, 06:20 PM
planetc (6,689 posts)
26. Anyone who voted for any of these is incredibly tasteful.
Response to Soph0571 (Original post)
Fri Oct 22, 2021, 06:25 PM
Biophilic (2,485 posts)
27. This was way the hardest photo contest. Everyone is just about perfect in their own way.
Very hard to pick one. Thank you to all of you for submitting these.
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Response to Soph0571 (Original post)
Fri Oct 22, 2021, 06:45 PM
lostnfound (15,534 posts)
28. All were beautiful, a few breathtaking. Thank you photographers! Nt
Response to Soph0571 (Original post)
Fri Oct 22, 2021, 06:56 PM
moondust (18,932 posts)
31. All of the above.
Response to Soph0571 (Original post)
Fri Oct 22, 2021, 07:03 PM
HAB911 (8,176 posts)
32. Crap, I can't choose
Response to Soph0571 (Original post)
Fri Oct 22, 2021, 07:06 PM
lpbk2713 (41,751 posts)
33. It's hard to reach a decision.
I'd like to be able to vote for three or four at least. |
Response to Soph0571 (Original post)
Sat Oct 23, 2021, 01:07 AM
Grumpy Old Guy (2,040 posts)
34. Kick!
Response to Soph0571 (Original post)
Sat Oct 23, 2021, 07:04 AM
Callalily (13,761 posts)
36. Fabulous photos! Be sure to vote!
Response to Soph0571 (Original post)
Sat Oct 23, 2021, 10:05 AM
a kennedy (26,884 posts)
37. Saying it again.......all are winners.....such talent here......
Response to Soph0571 (Original post)
Sat Oct 23, 2021, 12:48 PM
CaliforniaPeggy (144,594 posts)
38. Kick!
Response to Soph0571 (Original post)
Sat Oct 23, 2021, 06:05 PM
Grumpy Old Guy (2,040 posts)
42. Kick, kick, kick!
Response to Soph0571 (Original post)
Sun Oct 24, 2021, 12:34 AM
electric_blue68 (10,412 posts)
44. So many wonderful photos...
I did pick 'road less traveled' I think bc it was so different in it's beauty - a pearlescent winter photo.
But there was some tough competition all around! 👍👏 It was hard enough even picking one in each of the original 3 threads! 👏 Kudos, all! Then having to pick from these! Congrats, all! I think the most challenging set of photos yet to pick out a winner. 🏆 |
Response to Soph0571 (Original post)
Sun Oct 24, 2021, 10:52 AM
Grumpy Old Guy (2,040 posts)
45. Kickety kick kick!
Response to Soph0571 (Original post)
Sun Oct 24, 2021, 01:54 PM
CaliforniaPeggy (144,594 posts)
47. Kick!
Response to Soph0571 (Original post)
Sun Oct 24, 2021, 04:03 PM
CaliforniaPeggy (144,594 posts)
48. Kick!
Response to Soph0571 (Original post)
Sun Oct 24, 2021, 05:32 PM
a kennedy (26,884 posts)
50. Time is running out........please vote.
Response to Soph0571 (Original post)
Sun Oct 24, 2021, 05:39 PM
electric_blue68 (10,412 posts)
51. Kick
Response to Soph0571 (Original post)
Sun Oct 24, 2021, 06:57 PM
CaliforniaPeggy (144,594 posts)
52. Kick!
Response to Soph0571 (Original post)
Sun Oct 24, 2021, 07:30 PM
ChazII (5,921 posts)
53. This was one of the
most difficult choices to make.
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Response to Soph0571 (Original post)
Sun Oct 24, 2021, 10:10 PM
Grumpy Old Guy (2,040 posts)
54. Please vote!
Response to Soph0571 (Original post)
Mon Oct 25, 2021, 08:54 AM
Grumpy Old Guy (2,040 posts)
55. Morning kick!
It's the final few hours.
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