Dpnow Salon Competition no 100 - B&W

[ash]

Sorry for the delay, I feel quite honoured to curate the 100th Salon and given it some thought since saturday, I think most things have already been done but Ive gone through all of the previous salon's and b&w does not seem to have been done as a theme before.
As its the 100th salon I thought rather than pick a theme that racks your brains in ways to try an interpret the subject, have something that is easy for everyone to enter and see if we can break the record for the number of entries!
Saying that its not going to be easy, don't hold back and bring us your best pictures in b&w that you think could win, aslong as its b&w!

Ian, maybe as its the 100th salon we could add a few more little goodies into the pot aswell as the memory card! Just a thought :)

This salon will run for two weeks and close at midnight - Sunday 23rd Jan.

The rules are as follows:

1. All photographs are to be uploaded to the photo gallery at http://dpnow.com/galleries/
They can be put in members own gallery if they wish. The resulting link generated for the foto/photo will then be pasted into the next available space in the salon tread. Please keep photos to a maximum of 800 pixel wide so people can see the whole image without scrolling.

2. One entry per user ID only please, which must be the personal work of the entrant.

3. Entries should be "in line" within the thread (not as links to an image held somewhere else)

4. Comments only on entries are welcome within the salon thread itself.

5. After the close the curator will indicate a winner and a couple of runners up.

6. The curators decision is final.

7. Winners should be offered first refusal to choose the next theme and curate the next salon.

8. If the winner is unable to curate the next salon the current curator may offer that "honour" to any willing volunteer, possibly the entrant in second or third place.

9. These rules are to be copied and pasted with the new theme by the curator at the top of the new salon thread with a finish date and time.

10. As with all photos posted on DPNow, copyright remains with the photographer and DPNow will not use them without permission.

11. Don't forget to have FUN!!!!!!

[ash]

Heres one to start off.:)
This is Thomas at a Marina in Blackpool, originally in colour ive also added some grain for texture.

http://dpnow.com/galleries/data/500/Thomas-marina.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/23085)

[Kurt]

You don't get much more black and white than this.

http://dpnow.com/galleries//data//500/portrait-mod.jpg

[Barr1e]

Looking for lunch on a grey day.
http://dpnow.com/galleries//data//500/Heron_757_b_w.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries//showphoto.php?photo=23087)

[Autumn]

Here's another image from my hotel in Croatia.

http://dpnow.com/galleries/data/519/Derelict_Hotel_in_Croatia_for_DPN.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/23088)

[Mal]

my entry for the b/w

http://dpnow.com/galleries//data//569/racejocky.jpg

[veggiesosage]

Boots D6 Building

http://dpnow.com/galleries/data/500/medium/Boots_D6_Wide.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/23094)

[Horacio]

here is my contribution...Moreno Lake,Nahuel Huapi National Park, Rio Negro, Argentina.

http://dpnow.com/galleries/data/871/medium/20080127210111-Moreno-Lake_-Patagonia.jpg

[pewidane]

http://dpnow.com/galleries//data//500/B0000972-copy1.jpg

Nykøbing falster harbour,south Denmark.

[Pol]

Beached

http://dpnow.com/galleries//data//500/beached-850w.jpg

Pol

[ekkl]

Daughter Alice (5) taken by her big sister Emily (7). (posted on behalf of Emily who is now 10 and a budding photographer herself)

http://dpnow.com/galleries//data//829/Alice.jpg

[Gez]

Myeffort,

http://dpnow.com/galleries/data/577/medium/gggg907_copy.jpg

[ash]

Awsome, this is a good turnout, 10 images already and its only wednesday :D
I love them all, you no me sucker for b&w, although Ive just realised its easy salon for you guy's but its gunna be hard work for me deciding :\

[peter]

well here is mine :)
http://dpnow.com/galleries//data//500/me-2.jpg

[Andrew Thatcher]

Here's my go.

http://dpnow.com/galleries//data//1050/IRtrees-2a.jpg

[Tog]

Here's my photo - The Notre Dame Basilica's altar, in Ottawa, Canada. Every statue is hand-carved.

http://dpnow.com/galleries/data/500/Notre_Dame_Basilica_Altar.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/23121)

[Jocelyn Walker]

When I worked for Boots Pharmaceuticals in South Africa, I went to the mother company in Nottingham on business for 3 days! It was quite a revelation seeing just how big it was! It was a fascinating & productively worthwhile trip!
They employ a massive number of people! That didn't include each Boots the Chemist on many city's street corner!

[Jocelyn Walker]

Phenomenal photo Horacio!

[Graham_of_Rainham]

Frankie

http://dpnow.com/galleries/data/500/Frankie_6x8.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/23122)

[Jocelyn Walker]

Here's my entry!
http://dpnow.com/galleries/data/1096/Suzi_B_W.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/23124)

[Brian Jackson]

First one here for me.

http://dpnow.com/galleries//data//500/1030755_-_Version_2.jpg

[ash]

Hi Ash this is my entry :cool:

Some great entries so far and its only been a week, its very exciting:)
Just been tinkering with my favourite place on the Moors again!
I no Im void from winning but I like to take part anyway :D

http://dpnow.com/galleries/data/500/DSC6011-700_for_web.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/23126)

[ryme-intrinseca]

Here's mine - a mother and foal galloping in the snow:

http://dpnow.com/galleries/data/500/horses_in_snow800.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/23130)

[Josh Bear]

Love this photograph. Just a bit a different and that catches my eye.


best regards

Josh

[Caz]

This is half of the statue in Northampton to commemorate the discovery of DNA - one of the scientists (Francis Crick) was born and educated there.

http://dpnow.com/galleries/data/922/medium/DNA-statue.jpg

[rogleale]

Retired Langoustiers

http://dpnow.com/galleries/data/623/B_W.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/23149)

Roger

[johnthegasman]

Hi this is my attempt, titled
IS THE HAT A PLANE REFLECTION.

http://dpnow.com/galleries/data/500/medium/DICKPLANE_3.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/23160)

[Goatsmilkuk]

From a walk a few weeks ago


http://dpnow.com/galleries/data/1090/Snow-tracks.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/22868)

[Autumn]

From a walk a few weeks ago


http://dpnow.com/galleries/data/1090/Snow-tracks.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/22868)


How did you do that? I love it!

[Andrew Thatcher]

How did you do that? I love it!

Think its called snow ;)

[Goatsmilkuk]

How did you do that? I love it!

Thank you.

It was taken when we had the week of snow, I used a Canon 40D with a Sigma 10-20mm handheld and got low down for the shot.

Converted to B+W then contrast increased and sharpened to bring out the tracks under the snow.

Stuart

[ash]

Some great shots, Ill have a shufty through and announce the winner tommorow night, ive been a bit busy tonight, oooo the tension, ya cud cut it with a tripod*LOL

[ash]

Sorry I forgot last night :\
Really enjoyed looking at these.

The winner is : Brian Jackson
love the scene, high contrast, human interest both near and far.

2nd : Johnthegasman
Not seen anything like this before, and the reflections are awsome.

3rd : Audrey
I really like this, I just want to go into the room to explore and have a nosey around.

They were all very good but sadly I can't pick them all, thankyou for posting and those 2 weeks sure do flyby! :D

cheers
Ash.

[johnthegasman]

Cheers Ash,
great comp, nearly got it, try harder next time, up against stiff competition, all the best to Brian and everyone that entered.

Who is Audrey there are no posts on my list with that Name?

Cheers
john.

[Pol]

Who is Audrey there are no posts on my list with that Name?

Cheers
john.

Audrey posts as Autumn.

Pol

[Brian Jackson]

Cowabunga! Who knew? Thanks for appreciating my work. I'm assuming that this works like the FTU salon, and I need to come up with a new one? Coincidentally, I won that one too a couple of weeks ago. Now I guess I'll need another idea. I agree , all were too good to pick just one.

[peter]

This was a great subject Ash and well done picking the winners you did a good job there :)

[Autumn]

Yes congrats, Brian and John.

Yes I am Autumn, but now after all these years, am known as Audrey.

Over to you Brian.

[ekkl]

Blimey Ash that was a tough one to call mate!

Well done Brian and congrats to the runners up too, well done to all really as every picture was worthy of top three. :)

[Caz]

Congrats to all who were mentioned - all good shots; in fact, it's been an excellent salon, well done Ash for the subject.

[Andrew Thatcher]

Well done all.