Mini Challenge #23~WEATHERED

Pat · August 15, 2008, 11:13:46 AM

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Twenty Third Challenge for you all.

WEATHERED

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This topic was chosen by Lee who won our last Challenge. The subject of the next Mini Challenge is WEATHERED. Lee says, "The dictionary meaning of "weathered" says,
- Worn, stained, or warped by or as if by exposure to weather; seasoned.
- Architecture Sloped to shed water.
- seasoned by exposure to the weather
- altered in color, texture, composition, or form by such exposure or by artificial means producing a similar effect
Personally I think weathered could also be a person with a weathered face or someone who has weathered a difficult time in their life."

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

The challenge is open now and will be closed to uploads on August 29, 2008 and then we'll vote on them.

Please tell us the camera you used to take your photo and when you took it. Please only enter photos taken by you.

Please put a short title above your photo. We need the title for the poll listing.

Please post only one entry per post. .

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!

Fotobirder · August 15, 2008, 08:08:57 PM

Well I'll jump in first.

I found this picture and just had to enter it. It's a Racoon that just made it through a terrible Thunderstorm. I had something else in mind. But I'm entering this one anyway.

The Title is "Weathering The Storm."

Steve
Fotobirder
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Fotobirder · August 15, 2008, 08:43:38 PM

Thanks Gabriel.

This entry might be more appropriate. It's entitled 'Weathered but Not Forgotten." No! It's not the picture of myself.

I think it will speak for itself.

Steve
Fotobirder
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doughaas · August 15, 2008, 09:33:52 PM

This guy has seen better days. Many better days.

This is an old iguana in the Salisbury MD zoo.

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doughaas · August 15, 2008, 09:45:53 PM

I am sure any good preacher could use this image and talk for half an hour about the evils of "Liquor" and how it will "weather" your body and your life. this dilapidated building was somewhere in West Texas.

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doughaas · August 15, 2008, 10:28:07 PM

This is a side of and old cart. Doesn't look like they ever put any paint on this wood. This was in the colonial village of Furnace Town MD.

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SmokeytheDog · August 16, 2008, 02:53:39 AM

WEATHERED WOOD

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SmokeytheDog · August 16, 2008, 02:54:57 AM

WEATHERED WALLS

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SmokeytheDog · August 16, 2008, 02:55:51 AM

WEATHERED ROCKS

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SmokeytheDog · August 16, 2008, 02:58:52 AM

MOTHER OF ALL WEATHERING

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Jim D · August 16, 2008, 06:03:36 AM

Autumn of Life

douga57 · August 16, 2008, 06:46:32 AM

G'day,
I haven't taken part in one of these chalenges as yet. But I have this one of a weathered treetrunk. I liked the patern and the texture.

Weathered tree trunk

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mossphoto · August 16, 2008, 04:27:02 PM

"Adobe Paisaje"

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Boy, I really like what I'm seeing again for this challenge.

I'm too busy to go shoot for this one, so once again, I'm going back into my files.

I really love old buildings, and play an integral part of one of my personal projects. However, I'll only upload one of those.

This one is of an old adobe building I found in extreme southern Colorado. Its a three room adobe building, just off of the highway in Paisaje, CO. I shot if for my 2005 calendar.

Its called "Adobe Paisaje", appropriately enough.

Enjoy!

~V~

mossphoto · August 16, 2008, 04:30:26 PM

"Hagood Mill"

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And this one is a detail from an old waterwheel powered mill near my Great Grandparent's farm near Pickens, SC.

My dad used to go get ground corn meal for cornbread from this mill when it was still in operation commercially. Now it is preserved by the state of South Carolina as a heritage site. Last I heard, they still open it to grind corn into meal a few times a year.

This one is called "Hagood Mill".

~V~

mossphoto · August 16, 2008, 04:33:52 PM

"Man Alone"

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Of course I'm going to include some from India. After all, that is where a good-sized part of my heart lies.

This one is of an older gentleman who was watching us plant trees on the property of our new school building. The sky was very hazy (thus the monochrome background), but the sun came out for a few minutes, allowing me to get some really great shots of the people and the surroundings. This man definitely qualifies for "weathered".

The title is "Man Alone".

~V~

mossphoto · August 16, 2008, 04:41:25 PM

"Kinnu's Hands"

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And finally, one of my favorite people I've met in India, although, as with most Dalits (Untouchables), a sad story goes with her. I won't go into it now. Soon I'll be writing some stories about my week in the Delhi slums this last February. I'll let y'all know when and where their posted.

Kinnu (the lady who belongs to these hands) is a midwife in Sangam Park, which is a colony of street sweepers (Balmiki) in Delhi. She is 80 years old, and has been a midwife for 60 years, ever since she was taught by here mother-in-law. She has birthed many, many babies in Sangam Park.

She charges about 1500 Rupees for male babies, and about 1/2 that for female babies. If the family is unable to pay that much, she adjusts her fee accordingly.

Anyway, without writing a novel, I'll just say she tries not to deliver many babies anymore, but many in the colony still insist she deliver their baby. After all, Kinnu probably delivered the parents anyway.

Here is "Kinnu's Hands".

~V~

Brianw · August 18, 2008, 08:52:12 PM

Back in the Day

I perfer to view this with the 12 kids running around the house and hanging out the window while mom and dad are on front porch with grandpa and grandma. perhaps a tire swing in the front somewhere. Although the memories are made up and a house may weather but family memories never will.

Fotobirder · August 18, 2008, 09:25:34 PM

The Conductor
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As promised, my last entry will be of a person.

The Old Train Conductors are a thing of the past.

That's why I chose this picture of A Conductor in an old train in the Cradle of Forestry in North Carolina. The Photo was taken with a Nikon 6006 on Automatic Focus using Fuji 400 Film.

Steve Slayton
Fotobirder

Brianw · August 18, 2008, 10:11:26 PM

Stumped

Taken in Tennessee while stretching out the legs with a walk from the long car ride back to minnesota. 20D canon

Hal · August 19, 2008, 02:28:27 PM

Blind Guitar Man

Brianw · August 19, 2008, 03:20:01 PM

"Weathered Upon"
I do believe I may be deviating from the implied meaning of this subject (lol) but, I like it so... and it does have the word weather in it.
We had just got to a weekend Christian Music festival in MN and it may be called Sonshine Festival but it was nothing of the sort for most of it, still a wonderful time.
This was taken with a Canon 20D at 1/320 at 5.6, ISO of 800

Marilyn · August 20, 2008, 05:48:05 PM

Out In The Weather

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Hal · August 21, 2008, 07:14:58 PM

You don't have to be aged to be weathered!

jocelynaz · August 22, 2008, 01:55:58 AM

"Weathered Ladder"

This shot shows remnants of our son's old wooden monkey bar playset that my husband built for him when he was just a toddler (he's now almost 10yo!). We took down the playset last summer but still have the scrap pieces of wood laying around in our backyard.

View my EXIF data by clicking on the photo and going to "view info" tab.
Camera - Nikon D40, taken today Aug. 21st

jocelynaz · August 22, 2008, 02:05:04 AM

Here's my second submission ~ "Weathered Ford Bumper"

I know...my titles aren't the most creative, but I try!

This shot is the rear bumper of my husband's old 1979 Ford F250 truck. I actually like the look of the rusted metal -- gives it character!

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melody · August 23, 2008, 02:03:33 PM

Weathered Fishing Boat

This a boat that has seen better days

melody · August 23, 2008, 02:06:12 PM

An Old Weathered Boat Hauler

Gabriel · August 25, 2008, 02:12:53 PM

My first entry taken with my old Sony Handycam video camera, from my driveway, a long time ago....

#1: Weathered Sunrise (though it was actually a sunset....

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LakeLady · August 28, 2008, 07:22:52 PM

Water Pump

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This old pump was in the yard of a very old Church, in Georgia. It certainly seemed to suit the weathered category. I can remember my Grandmother having one of these, and still using it.

Becky

RachelleAZ · August 28, 2008, 07:32:29 PM

Scorched by the Arizona Sun

RachelleAZ · August 28, 2008, 07:33:36 PM

Cracked Paint

LakeLady · August 28, 2008, 07:37:42 PM

Swamp Cabin

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This old cabin is in the Okeefenokee Swamp. My grandmother lived out in the woods, much like this. She kept the yard swept, like it is here, in order to see if anything crawled up at night (snakes particularly). There were a lot of "critters and varmets" that would come up and sneak into the house.

Becky

RebekahAZ · August 28, 2008, 08:08:11 PM

1910

This penny was in a small collection that my Mom has. I took the picture with a Canon Rebel XT.

RebekahAZ · August 28, 2008, 08:11:26 PM

Withered

I shot this picture of a dead tree in our backyard with our Canon Rebel XT.

RebekahAZ · August 28, 2008, 08:15:19 PM

Ready to Fall

Shot with the Rebel XT - again!

RebekahAZ · August 28, 2008, 08:17:10 PM

Beloved

I know that this picture is not very "weathered" but it is my favorite of all my submissions. The Bible belongs to our Pastor. I took it when we were at church last Sunday. It was shot with the Canon Rebel XT.

BethanyAZ · August 28, 2008, 09:02:32 PM

Directions for Operating.....

Canon Rebel XTi

BethanyAZ · August 28, 2008, 09:04:24 PM

Reliable Egg Scale

Canon Rebel XTi

BethanyAZ · August 28, 2008, 09:08:56 PM

In Need of a Little Polish...

Canon Rebel XTi

BethanyAZ · August 28, 2008, 09:10:18 PM

Worthless in the Rain

Canon Rebel XTi

Jim D · August 28, 2008, 10:50:43 PM

Paid Its Dues

Taken last Monday with a Canon 30D.

Jim D · August 28, 2008, 10:55:27 PM

Barrel and Wall

Taken last Monday with a Canon 30D

Jim D · August 28, 2008, 10:59:44 PM

Newhall Railroad Station

Taken last Monday with a Canon 30D.

LakeLady · August 29, 2008, 08:17:20 AM

Weathered by Wind & Tide

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You may be familiar with driftwood beach at Jekyll Island. We spent some time there a couple of years ago. It is one of my favorite places and it is beautiful. Here is a sample. The trees are on the beach and they didn't drift up, they were growing there and the elements have taken a toll.

Becky

LakeLady · August 29, 2008, 04:43:31 PM

Coheelee Creek Covered Bridge

We have had a bit of rain from Fay down here. The last time we went to this bridge the creek was just about dry.

Becky

Pat · August 29, 2008, 09:03:05 PM

Last Rose of Summer on Weathered Wood

Gabriel · August 29, 2008, 09:07:48 PM

I like the rose shot!

Here is my second entry (Going along with the theme of someone who has weathered a difficult time in their life):

#2: Labor

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Rebel XTi, today, for this challenge and for future generations.

Gabriel · August 29, 2008, 09:13:15 PM

#3: Raindrops

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Rebel XTi, today, for this challenge and for beauty's sake.

Gabriel · August 29, 2008, 09:16:16 PM

#4: A Little Bit Dull

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Rebel XTi, today.

Fotobirder · August 29, 2008, 10:27:37 PM

Becky. Isn't that Covered Bridge just out of Bainbridge. We live in Lawrenceville but have been all over the state. Great Picture.

Steve
Fotobirder

LakeLady · August 30, 2008, 07:19:48 AM

FotoBirder, yes, the Coheelee Covered Bridge is about an hour from Bainbridge. It was interesting going back when there was lots of water.

We live near Donalsonville, GA, on Lake Seminole.

Becky

Pat · August 30, 2008, 11:56:13 AM

WE'RE VOTING!!

Choose your top TEN favorites!

Enjoy!

mybcjazz · September 01, 2008, 04:55:08 PM

Hi,

I've voted. And this is how I chose. If you stuck to the theme, I had your picture in my sights! After that it was easy.

Midori and I had our first long vacation in years. And after we returned, I had scheduled hernia surgery (a week ago last Monday). And that is why I wasn't able to participate in this challenge.

There are so many excellent entries!

In His Grip,
Kevin

Al Moak · September 02, 2008, 07:24:45 PM

For once the majority was right (because they vote with me).

Pat · September 03, 2008, 11:21:27 AM

Only three more days to vote, folks!

Some great entries, don't you think?

Summicron · September 03, 2008, 07:52:14 PM

Melody, I thought it was an old clothes mangle at first until I read your title, well I guess they work on the same principle. If I was you I'd cart it home, get to work on it with a wire brush, and paint it up and put it on display at home.

Pat · September 07, 2008, 08:12:18 PM

Oops!

I'm late

I'll be right back to post the winners!

Pat · September 07, 2008, 08:38:30 PM

HELP US CONGRATULATE THE WINNERS
OF
CHRISTIAN PHOTOGRAPHERS'
TWENTY THIRD
PHOTO CHALLENGE

Thank you to everyone who entered the 23rd Christian Photographers Photo Challenge, and thank you to everyone who voted.

Here are the results of this challenge entitled:

"W E A T H E R E D"

FIRST place

"WEATHERED BY WIND & TIDE"
by LakeLady

SECOND place

"MAN ALONE"
by mossphoto

THIRD place

"BLIND GUITAR MAN"
by Hal

FOURTH place

"LAST ROSE OF SUMMER ON WEATHERED WOOD"
by Pat

Congratulations Everyone!

Congratulations, LakeLady!!! Now we await to hear what the next topic will be, so would you please send me a Personal Message with the topic of the next challenge. Please send a little description of how you want the title interpreted.

C_D_72 · September 07, 2008, 11:48:26 PM

Great Job guys!!! All were wonderful. Can't wait to hear what the next challenge will be. Keep up the good work. What ever you do , do it for the glory of God.

jocelynaz · September 08, 2008, 12:32:57 AM

Congratulations to the winners!!!

All the photo submissions were awesome in their special way. It was another tough challenge to choose. Looking forward to the next challenge!

God bless!
Jocelyn

Ruth Ann Bice · September 08, 2008, 08:58:22 AM

I really enjoyed seeing each entry. Cngratulations to each photographers and bit hugs of appreciation to the winners.

pixel · September 08, 2008, 09:24:27 AM

Congratulations to the winners

melody · September 08, 2008, 09:30:42 AM

Congratulation to the winners

Gabriel · September 08, 2008, 12:19:15 PM

Great job everyone! All of the shots are great... and these were certainly some of the best!

Pat · September 08, 2008, 12:53:08 PM

Yes, I'm looking forward to seeing what LakeLady comes up with for the next challenge!

Stay tuned!

Nita · September 08, 2008, 02:05:22 PM

Great photos everyone. Congrats to the winners. I so enjoyed looking at all the Weathered entries. Nita

Fotobirder · September 08, 2008, 02:41:52 PM

Congratulations to all who entered.

It was very hard to choose the winners. What a Beautiful picture by Becky (A fellow Georgian) And Vic's "man Alone was a Classic.

And Hal's Blind Guitar Player spoke volumes just from seeing the picture

And how could I forget Pat's beautiful picture of the Rose on the Weathered Wood.

. Now the Bad news.

You'll have been determined to be to good to enter this next contest. All of you can take a rest.

Of course, I'm just kidding. The greater the pictures the better the contest is. Looking forward to the next subject. The winners just bring out the best in the rest of us. Give us determination to enter our best pictures.

Steve
Fotobirder

Pat · September 08, 2008, 04:23:55 PM

HAHAHA!!! Great post!

Fotobirder · September 08, 2008, 05:02:54 PM

You better watch it on this next contest.

I've got something up my sleeves

I'm actually going to look at the pictures before I enter them.

I may even be the last ones to enter. That way I can see what the competition is like.

Is there a possibility we can give extra points to us old people 60 or over.

We'll at least if I loose I can always get this.

Steve
Fotobirder

Kreative4Jesus · September 08, 2008, 06:31:53 PM

Congradulations on the challenge you all did a wonderful job.

Jim D · September 08, 2008, 06:43:37 PM

Congrats. to LakeLady (I knew that her shot would be somewhere up there on the trophy table) and also to the other winners, and thank you to everyone who took the time and effort to enter your images.

They were all enjoyable photos but the competition is definitely getting tougher and tougher each new challenge contest.

I agree with Steve - give us over-60 seniors a 3-4 point handicap.

Marilyn · September 08, 2008, 09:10:38 PM

Congratulations every one.
can't wait to see what Lakelady comes up with.

LakeLady · September 08, 2008, 09:54:33 PM

Thanks for your comments. I belong to a couple of photography communities, but this one is so much fun. I have enjoyed the challenges a lot. It is also a such a great place to get an uplift.

Becky (LakeLady)

Pat · September 09, 2008, 01:07:22 PM

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