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Hi all,
Just looking at the entries for this month and the standard in my opinion is very high. I dont think my one has much hope but the taking part is always fun and it pushes me to learn and try get better.
The concepts that you guys have come up with is unreal. It proves once again that the best camera in the world is useless unless you have the eye to see the shot.
I also like the on assignment topic as it makes you look at your surroundings in a different light and see things that you may normally pass by without a second glance.

Here is a shot that I took last year just about to land in Paris France. Taken with a point and shoot. I know its not brilliant quality but just another aspect of transport.

By the way how come on planes you are not allowed to use a camera whist taking off or landing. These have to be the highlights of the flight



and while I am at it here is one more

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Life through a lens but not as it seems Jim.

I am a straggler this month...still elusive..but, I am hopeful that this weekend, will be the breakthru...omg...so many great shots...how are we gonna top this?

only a week to go before this month closes out, and what fun I have had trying to find the "perfect" shot...and look at all of the entries, and all of the places they are from...whoooohooooo! Great work..


patti

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canon 7D, Mark iii 5D, ef 70-300 f/4-5.6, ef 28-135mm canon 100-400mm L IS 4.5, and a little 24-70 L f/2.8...

Great entries so far everyone! By the way, we now have a winner for March's Assignment - Chaplainblake has won the contest with an unprecedented 17 votes!

We look forward to learning what May's theme will be in the March comments thread...

Derek, I have got to say that is the most colorful automobile I have ever seen to date.

Congrats! Chaplainblake!! That was a great photo indeed
This month is awesome!
JC: I really like your shadow of the cyclist a lot, it's a great photo, and Yanuch, the taxi at night is really sweet, really well balanced.
And Thomas the boots are great statement...what a cool assignment.

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Jim Hawksworth Flickr
Canon 30D | EF 17-40 f/4L | EF 70-200 f/4L USM | EF 50 f/1.8 II | 580EX II | Berleback 2420 Tripod | and other various tools

yes yes yes, that Chaplain-Blake dida great job...I knew when he posted it, it was gonna be killer!! Great work, and we all can not wait for you to come up with something for the next theme something wonderful, and difficult,...not such an easy task, but we are with ya, and I can hardly wait...

Congrats on a wonderful photograph..
and a well deserved win...I loved it!!

patti

ps... did I happen to tell you that there has not ever been a duck theme for on assignment, and let me tell you mister, don't take it, because when I win, I wanna have a duck in my pocket..

so far, no worries for you guys...I had all the time in the world to come up with something spectacular, and what do I do? Post a dang FENDER. Not even a decent duck...no. A fender. sheesh..what was I thinkin..
Don't hold it against me...I am working on the transportation theme, still.
So don't count me out, yet...I still got a week.

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Patti, I hope you win one soon, then we can have a duck-themed assignment!

Well, I have got something up my sleeve..(and no it is not a duck(!).

This transportation theme is wild...I love that Bus with all of the colors, and that kid on the skateboard...is one of my favorites..but, as I have said, so many times, the thing that I adore most about these contests, is not that I may ever win, just being able to participate, follow thru with a theme, try to participate, even if it is a fender, not a one of you thought it was junk, and there was not even one of these: which of course is a plus..(in my book, anyways!!) I enjoy that so many new folks are showing up, and the work they present is of such high caliber, excellence on so many levels. And now we have that little map of Camera Lab-ers, so we can see where our little pins are on the world map.. Who wudda thunk we had so many great lurkers out there..THAT is what I love best. And who wudda thought we all have shots of ducks!! How much fun is that?

patti

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canon 7D, Mark iii 5D, ef 70-300 f/4-5.6, ef 28-135mm canon 100-400mm L IS 4.5, and a little 24-70 L f/2.8...

it was either the pic i chose to submit of the deuce or this pic i took of the STRYKER, which happens to be the only medically kitted one of its kind in CONUS (continental united states), i decided to go with the deuce because this ones kinda...blah...

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canon 40d w/battery grip, canon 17-40 L, 70-200 f/4 L IS, 50mm f/1.8, speedlite 430ex, induro tripod and ball head

http://flickr.com/photos/walker_d/

Hey everyone! I posted this "someplace" a couple of hours ago, and then couldn't find it..so if I'm being redundant, please overlook it this time. I'm pretty new to the forum. You all are great, I love your photographs.
I'm a newbie, had my camera for 2 months, and still wading through that wretched manuel, and am still pretty much lost on which setting to use where. . . you know? Gordon's videos on You Tube are my manuel, basically. I am including my link to Flickr so if you have time to spare and want to give me some constructive criticism, I'm ready.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/24545878@N03/

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Sony Alpha 700, Minolta 70-210 f/4 and some other stuff

You can always click on your Profile button and then find all your posts.

EDIT: There is also the View your posts link on the forum front page.
Bob.

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OM-D E-M5 + ED 12-50mm, H-PS14042E, H-F007014E, L-RS014150E, M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 45mm 1:1.8.
Gitzo GT1541T, Arca-Swiss Z1 DP ball-head.
Astrophotography: TEC 140 'scope, FLI ML16803 camera, ASA DDM60 Pro mount.

Ah-hah. Geez Louise, learning is such great fun!

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Sony Alpha 700, Minolta 70-210 f/4 and some other stuff

The closing date is near and I've yet to think of anything. I think I'll sit this one out.

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Graham
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Graham, I hope you go out this weekend, and find something wonderful, I always enjoy your work. "it ain't over til it's over". still have a few days left...I am hopeful that this weekend presents itself the way I would like.

patti

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canon 7D, Mark iii 5D, ef 70-300 f/4-5.6, ef 28-135mm canon 100-400mm L IS 4.5, and a little 24-70 L f/2.8...

I dont believe it Patti you now have me following ducks around trying to take pics of them. Just spotted some while I was driving around and I was out of the van with camera in hand before I knew what was happening
They are elusive little things arent they.

Well done to Chaplain on his winning last month by the way.

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Life through a lens but not as it seems Jim.