Mini Challenge #1~"SIGNS OF SPRING"

Pat · March 31, 2006, 07:16:21 PM

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Here's a Challenge for you all.

We enjoyed these so much when we had them before so let's show our

"SIGNS OF SPRING"

Details:

Show us your best interpretations of any "Signs of Spring" for this challenge. Here is an opportunity to come up with some fascinating and creative pictures!

Use the attachment feature to show your photos (see directions above in the link to "How to Use This Board") in your post or link to them from your gallery or an offsite location that allows linking using the image codes. If you have trouble, please contact a moderator (name in blue) or an administrator (name in red) and we'll help you post your photo.

Please upload up to 4 entries per member for this challenge.

The challenge is open now and will be locked to uploads on Saturday, April 15th, 2006 and then we'll vote on them.

Please put a title in your post for your photos.

Of course, we're going to see who is posting the photos so this is not an anonymous challenge. So start posting. Click on the "Reply" button below and start this challenge!
Remember, this is a fun project!

Marilyn · March 31, 2006, 07:54:20 PM

Rhododendron Bud

Rhododendron in Bloom

Plum Blossoms

Marilyn · March 31, 2006, 08:02:47 PM

Show Off

Red Succulant

Jeanne Lee · March 31, 2006, 08:52:23 PM

Marilyn, you sure are ahead of us with your signs of spring!

But I noticed in front of the church this afternoon that the crocuses are starting to peek up so when I go over tomorrow I'll try to get some pics.

Pat · March 31, 2006, 08:59:57 PM

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Just a friendly reminder:

For this Challenge, because we are going to vote on the entries, please remember only 4 entries per member as it says above.

If more are added, feel free to leave them but we'll only vote on the first four that you upload. (The polls only hold just so many titles and names!)

Ritz · March 31, 2006, 09:32:27 PM

Here's number one!

Pat · March 31, 2006, 09:46:38 PM

Ritz · March 31, 2006, 11:09:16 PM

And now for numbers Two, Three, and Four...

Ahhh-Chew!

Fear Me! The mighty hunter!

Green

Is that better Pat? Peace, Ritz. (I knew I forgot something!)

Marilyn · April 01, 2006, 09:35:46 AM

Awesome shots Ritz.

SmokeytheDog · April 02, 2006, 01:22:01 AM

Maybe I can get some shots of the baby bunnies that nested in our yard, before smokey gets them.

Pat · April 02, 2006, 02:44:17 PM

Quote from: SmokeytheDog on April 02, 2006, 01:22:01 AM
Maybe I can get some shots of the baby bunnies that nested in our yard, before smokey gets them.

My dog runs after the bunnies but wouldn't hurt them. Chases them in circles and then lets them run through the fence to next door where they live under the shed.

Great shots, Ritz!

mybcjazz · April 02, 2006, 04:35:13 PM

Title: Blooming White Tulip

This little tulip is just ready to burst open!

In His Grip,
kevin

Etta Sue · April 02, 2006, 05:49:58 PM

That little close up of the white tulip bulb is so close I can see its little heart beat! Wow!

Marilyn · April 02, 2006, 05:52:28 PM

I sure is.

Pat Happy would do the same thing.

Larry Hanna · April 03, 2006, 07:02:44 AM

Wow, some beutiful pictures representing the signs of spring. I am keeping my eyes open for some applicable shots. So far, when I have seen something I haven't had my camera. I am going to try to carry it with me but a lot of the things I think would make nice photos I see when I am driving and there is no good place to pull off the road. Guess I will just have to look more closely.

Etta Sue · April 03, 2006, 09:28:50 AM

Too windy out in Indiana to take your camera out. I noticed a bottle in my yard yesterday and today a big green bucket. And I don't have neighbors for over a half mile away to the west where the wind is coming from.

Jeanne Lee · April 03, 2006, 04:20:19 PM

To show you how far behind we are here in the Adirondacks, these were taken yesterday - April 2.

Daffodils

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Jeanne Lee · April 03, 2006, 04:24:48 PM

Crocus - a couple are actually open!

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Jeanne Lee · April 03, 2006, 04:25:44 PM

Tulips.

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mybcjazz · April 04, 2006, 12:58:40 AM

Here's a sign of Spring...cherry blossoms!

Gripped,
kevin

mybcjazz · April 04, 2006, 01:00:34 AM

Jeanne Lee,

Just one or two warmer days, and things will really be blooming there, too!

In His Grip,
kevin

Ritz · April 04, 2006, 10:08:07 AM

Nice Kevin!

Marilyn · April 04, 2006, 10:36:15 AM

Jeanne and Kevin great work on the photos.

Gracey · April 06, 2006, 06:16:10 AM

Some nice photos in this challenge.

We woke up to a snowcovered yard yesterday morning

I'd sort of like to actually see some signs of spring around here

Pat · April 06, 2006, 03:11:30 PM

Hi Folks!

Make sure you put a title on your photos so we can vote more accurately for the right one.

geegee · April 06, 2006, 11:54:43 PM

Purple/White Crocus

I've been playing around with my camera the past few days and I LOVE this picture of the Crocus!!

Jeanne Lee · April 09, 2006, 03:13:02 PM

How come I can't vote?

Ritz · April 09, 2006, 04:34:23 PM

The "Polls" aren't open yet.
Oops! Yes they are!

Pat · April 09, 2006, 05:20:52 PM

This poll is locked and I've reset the votes to zero. It doesn't open for voting till the end of this coming week.

So there's time still to enter photos if you haven't entered.

Liz · April 09, 2006, 05:34:48 PM

Okay, I will enter two if it works!

Spring Beauty

Enjoying the Moment

Nice photos from everyone. Isn't Spring Great!

Pat · April 09, 2006, 05:44:32 PM

It worked, Liz!

mybcjazz · April 09, 2006, 05:54:36 PM

And these are great picts, too!

In His Grip,
kevin

Marilyn · April 09, 2006, 06:11:36 PM

Great pics Liz I love the one with the kitty.

Woodenshoe50 · April 10, 2006, 12:31:06 PM

I know spring is coming when I see birds nesting

Pat · April 10, 2006, 03:56:27 PM

So glad to see this photo Tom. Great "Sign of Spring" for sure.

melody · April 10, 2006, 04:20:02 PM

I like this picture of the bird nesting-great photo

Liz · April 11, 2006, 04:45:27 PM

Nice picture, Tom. The bird is so pretty!

Larry Hanna · April 11, 2006, 04:57:39 PM

Title: God's Bouquet

I love photos of flowers and plants. I saw these the other day and as I had my camera with me I took a few photos. This was my favorite as the others were past their prime in the spring blooming season.

vec2 · April 12, 2006, 10:19:37 AM

anemone

Little blue flowers

mini daffodils

narcissius

Taken today on a dull windy day. vec2

Etta Sue · April 12, 2006, 11:11:40 AM

My one and only claim to Spring in my yard....

geegee · April 13, 2006, 09:22:20 PM

Great photos!!

Orange Tulips

Marilyn · April 14, 2006, 10:02:15 AM

Wow lots of great photography here. Geri Jean, Etta sue , Colin and others

Pat · April 14, 2006, 10:54:56 PM

Spring Crocuses

Pat · April 14, 2006, 11:03:56 PM

The Heart of the Pansy

See it larger here:
http://www.christianphotographers.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/DSCN3163cp.jpg

kaycee · April 14, 2006, 11:32:23 PM

Glorious Trio

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kaycee · April 14, 2006, 11:40:58 PM

Bianca

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kaycee · April 14, 2006, 11:44:09 PM

Royal Purple

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mybcjazz · April 15, 2006, 07:57:08 AM

Asian Spring

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Ellette · April 15, 2006, 11:57:16 AM

Well, I might as well jump in with both feet.

First real herald of spring.

This is the same tulip as the blacklight tulip in my gallery, only it is from the day before. I always know it is spring when the tulips show up, the crocuses don't always know what they are talking about.

I don't like how much shadow there is, but it was just taken with my dining room light.

Sara

Pat · April 15, 2006, 12:40:16 PM

Very nice Sara! Glad you jumped in with both feet!

AnnaBanana · April 15, 2006, 12:45:59 PM

"Deliberating".... to take the plunge or not?

The cygnets hatched on April 8th - Mom is piggybacking them around when they want

There are three all told.

Deliberating

Marilyn · April 15, 2006, 02:09:26 PM

Wow I can't believe all the wonderful signs of spring here these flowers are awesome.

Jane Walker · April 15, 2006, 02:14:05 PM

Aaaawww I love that baby, deliberating

marilyn777 · April 17, 2006, 12:52:23 PM

These are my entries for first signs of Spring. The season is really late where I am around Georgian Bay In Ontario there is not much to shoot yet, but I found a few brave souls poking up their heads!

Waking Up!

First Crocus

Pussywillows On Georgian Bay

Brave Souls

Pat · April 22, 2006, 08:36:40 AM

Lovely photos, Marilyn777! We can still enjoy them even though they aren't being voted on due to the date of entries.

My crocuses are all gone now. Are yours still showing?

Pat · April 25, 2006, 04:53:02 PM

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Voting is over!

We sure saw some glorious "Signs of Spring" in here.

Help us congratulate the winners of this Challenge! Everyone was a winner! Just a fantastic challenge!

FIRST place

"Deliberating"
by Anna

SECOND place

"Heart of a Pansy"
by Pat

THIRD place

"Glorious Trio"
by Kaycee

FOURTH place

"Cherry Blossoms"
by Kevin

FIFTH place

"Rhododendrum"
by Marilyn

Now, we'll ask Anna to choose the topic for our next Challenge!

Also, if you have linked your photos to an offsite location, we ask that you please leave it on that site so that the photos in here will not be broken links? Thanks so much!

Ritz · April 25, 2006, 05:25:34 PM

Wow! Beautiful Photos ...all of them!

Way to go Folks!

Pat · April 25, 2006, 11:39:01 PM

I'd just like to say thanks to all that voted for my pansy. And I'd like to congratulate everyone who placed in the top five above. That little baby swan is incredible and Kathy's Trio and Marilyn's Rhodie and Kevins blossoms. Just so beautiful but so are the rest of the photos that were entered.

I had a very difficult time voting.

Now we're waiting for Anna to choose the next topic.

mybcjazz · April 26, 2006, 12:10:47 AM

So many great expressions of God's beauty!

Congratulations! And, thanks

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In His Grip,
Kevin

Al Moak · April 26, 2006, 09:59:17 AM

Oh how we ought to thank our God for our ability to see, understand, and take in such beauty. Surely it is a reflection of His own ability to do so. And oh, the artistry He displays! I thank Him for each of you - for what you appreciate, see, and display.

Larry Hanna · April 26, 2006, 10:51:27 AM

Congratulations winners. What beautiful photos and such talent displayed in the winning photos. God has certainly gifted you with an eye to see the beauty in his creation.

vec2 · April 26, 2006, 11:05:59 AM

well done everybody, enjoyed all the photos and congratulations to the winners and all who took part.

vec2 Colin

Etta Sue · April 26, 2006, 11:39:52 AM

Well done!! Superb!!! Congratulations!!!

Marilyn · April 26, 2006, 07:54:31 PM

Kudos to all who entered photos in the challenge there were so many to choose from and it wasn't an easy task. The photos that came in too late for the voting were as beautiful as those that were chosen. I loved the baby swan, Anna, Pat the Heart of a Pansy was a fabulous macro shot, Kevin you blossoms are beautiful and so typical of the beauty in Japan, Kay your three lillies are so pretty.

kaycee · April 26, 2006, 10:16:34 PM

Hello everyone! I want to thank everyone who voted for my calla lilies photo. It was wonderful to see so many of God's spring creations in this challenge!

I will be back to tell you a little bit more background about my "Glorious Trio" photo.

Thanks again!

Kathy

Nita · April 27, 2006, 01:16:41 AM

I really enjoyed all of the Signs Of Spring photos. This has been a really great challenge. Congratulations to the winners and a thank you to all who entered so we could view your entry. Beautiful colors and signs of spring.

Pat · April 28, 2006, 12:33:03 AM

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Pat · April 28, 2006, 12:34:10 AM

Kathy, that will be great to read more about your lovely image. I really liked that one.

AnnaBanana · April 30, 2006, 05:11:57 PM

Thank you very, very much everyone for the votes and your kind words.

Hope you enjoy the next challenge!

Anna

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