This week's challenge invites you to record the season "Spring". This may be especially challenging for those in colder climates... Photo Submissions: 1. Camera - Any Camera 2. Time - any on-topic photo taken at any time is eligible, although photos that have won other competitions should NOT be entered. 3. Post-Processing - do whatever you like and the judge will decide if it works. 4. Posting - * ONE PHOTO per photographer in each challenge.* Photo Name in the message subject line.* Camera model & Lensbaby used.* Notes -- post brief EXIF data including ISO, shutter speed and aperture used. 6. Commenting - No commenting during challenge. When the posting is closed and a winner has been declared, comments can be made in this thread. 7. Have FUN! One challenge every week, on the following schedule: * New Topic - After winner is declared. * Posting Starts - Right after topic is announced. * Posting Ends-9pm (West Coast Time Baby)Wednesday March 19,2009 (day before spring officially begins) * Winner will be announced shortly thereafter. * Winner from this competition decides the theme of the next one (and judges it for a winner) after this competition is closed. Be creative and have fun. Mark http://lensbaby.com/forum/read.php?1,100415,100415#msg-100415 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 21:27:22 -0700 Phorum 5.2.8 http://lensbaby.com/forum/read.php?1,100415,101107#msg-101107 http://lensbaby.com/forum/read.php?1,100415,101107#msg-101107 jumpinjimmyjava General Discussion Fri, 20 Mar 2009 15:52:27 -0700 http://lensbaby.com/forum/read.php?1,100415,101103#msg-101103 http://lensbaby.com/forum/read.php?1,100415,101103#msg-101103
ISO 400, shutter 1/500.

Nikon D-80.]]> Ol' Don General Discussion Fri, 20 Mar 2009 12:44:29 -0700 http://lensbaby.com/forum/read.php?1,100415,101083#msg-101083 http://lensbaby.com/forum/read.php?1,100415,101083#msg-101083 jad General Discussion Fri, 20 Mar 2009 04:50:46 -0700 http://lensbaby.com/forum/read.php?1,100415,101063#msg-101063 http://lensbaby.com/forum/read.php?1,100415,101063#msg-101063 Kimijoe1 General Discussion Thu, 19 Mar 2009 12:42:05 -0700 http://lensbaby.com/forum/read.php?1,100415,101053#msg-101053 http://lensbaby.com/forum/read.php?1,100415,101053#msg-101053 Scott]]> ScottM General Discussion Thu, 19 Mar 2009 09:47:56 -0700 http://lensbaby.com/forum/read.php?1,100415,101049#msg-101049 http://lensbaby.com/forum/read.php?1,100415,101049#msg-101049 peterb533 General Discussion Thu, 19 Mar 2009 09:17:00 -0700 http://lensbaby.com/forum/read.php?1,100415,101048#msg-101048 http://lensbaby.com/forum/read.php?1,100415,101048#msg-101048 Congrats to the winners!

Mark]]> MarkStanley General Discussion Thu, 19 Mar 2009 08:59:24 -0700 http://lensbaby.com/forum/read.php?1,100415,101046#msg-101046 http://lensbaby.com/forum/read.php?1,100415,101046#msg-101046 DarkSlide General Discussion Thu, 19 Mar 2009 08:50:07 -0700 http://lensbaby.com/forum/read.php?1,100415,101045#msg-101045 http://lensbaby.com/forum/read.php?1,100415,101045#msg-101045 Mark Wade General Discussion Thu, 19 Mar 2009 08:44:51 -0700 http://lensbaby.com/forum/read.php?1,100415,101044#msg-101044 http://lensbaby.com/forum/read.php?1,100415,101044#msg-101044 kmac General Discussion Thu, 19 Mar 2009 08:40:18 -0700 http://lensbaby.com/forum/read.php?1,100415,101043#msg-101043 http://lensbaby.com/forum/read.php?1,100415,101043#msg-101043 Scott, Can't wait to see your next challenge.
Joby]]> jbrunjes General Discussion Thu, 19 Mar 2009 08:03:57 -0700 http://lensbaby.com/forum/read.php?1,100415,101042#msg-101042 http://lensbaby.com/forum/read.php?1,100415,101042#msg-101042
I guess I went by the wrong day/date Thursday is the 19th on the east coast :).

No Worries!
Mark]]> MarkStanley General Discussion Thu, 19 Mar 2009 07:57:47 -0700 http://lensbaby.com/forum/read.php?1,100415,101031#msg-101031 http://lensbaby.com/forum/read.php?1,100415,101031#msg-101031 2nd goes to "Pussy Willows" by kmac with its by the-window story.

1st Place goes to "Lavender Buds" by ScottM - Great use of pastels - sweet spot and depth established with "just enough" detail in the surrounding buds to support the subject. Beautiful!

Thanks everyone!]]> Mark Wade General Discussion Thu, 19 Mar 2009 06:54:10 -0700 http://lensbaby.com/forum/read.php?1,100415,101027#msg-101027 http://lensbaby.com/forum/read.php?1,100415,101027#msg-101027 Canon 40D
Composer
+10 Macro/teleconverter
F/4
ISO 200
1/800]]> MarkStanley General Discussion Thu, 19 Mar 2009 06:00:08 -0700 http://lensbaby.com/forum/read.php?1,100415,101007#msg-101007 http://lensbaby.com/forum/read.php?1,100415,101007#msg-101007
1d Mk 3
Composer
f/2.8
ISO 100
1/2000]]> jbrunjes General Discussion Wed, 18 Mar 2009 20:20:42 -0700 http://lensbaby.com/forum/read.php?1,100415,101004#msg-101004 http://lensbaby.com/forum/read.php?1,100415,101004#msg-101004
Composer
Double Glass
+4 Macro
1/250
ISO 100
Star Creative Aperture]]> Captured Light General Discussion Wed, 18 Mar 2009 18:21:41 -0700 http://lensbaby.com/forum/read.php?1,100415,101001#msg-101001 http://lensbaby.com/forum/read.php?1,100415,101001#msg-101001 Canon 5D, 3G with Tele + 4x Macro
1/500th, F4.0 ISO 200]]> WilliamE General Discussion Wed, 18 Mar 2009 17:44:32 -0700 http://lensbaby.com/forum/read.php?1,100415,100921#msg-100921 http://lensbaby.com/forum/read.php?1,100415,100921#msg-100921 Canon 40d
Scott]]> ScottM General Discussion Tue, 17 Mar 2009 22:55:48 -0700 http://lensbaby.com/forum/read.php?1,100415,100854#msg-100854 http://lensbaby.com/forum/read.php?1,100415,100854#msg-100854
Nikon D200
ISO - 100
Composer
creative aperture

Can't be Spring without the Peeps.]]> jad General Discussion Tue, 17 Mar 2009 05:55:17 -0700 http://lensbaby.com/forum/read.php?1,100415,100848#msg-100848 http://lensbaby.com/forum/read.php?1,100415,100848#msg-100848
Composer Star app
ISO 200 1/250sec
Canon 5Dmk2]]> peterb533 General Discussion Tue, 17 Mar 2009 05:00:05 -0700 http://lensbaby.com/forum/read.php?1,100415,100598#msg-100598 http://lensbaby.com/forum/read.php?1,100415,100598#msg-100598
composer/double]]> kmac General Discussion Fri, 13 Mar 2009 14:59:32 -0700 http://lensbaby.com/forum/read.php?1,100415,100553#msg-100553 http://lensbaby.com/forum/read.php?1,100415,100553#msg-100553
lensbaby 2.0]]> jumpinjimmyjava General Discussion Thu, 12 Mar 2009 18:31:09 -0700 http://lensbaby.com/forum/read.php?1,100415,100415#msg-100415 http://lensbaby.com/forum/read.php?1,100415,100415#msg-100415
Photo Submissions:

1. Camera - Any Camera
2. Time - any on-topic photo taken at any time is eligible, although photos that have won other competitions should NOT be entered.
3. Post-Processing - do whatever you like and the judge will decide if it works.
4. Posting - * ONE PHOTO per photographer in each challenge.* Photo Name in the message subject line.* Camera model & Lensbaby used.* Notes -- post brief EXIF data including ISO, shutter speed and aperture used.
6. Commenting - No commenting during challenge. When the posting is closed and a winner has been declared, comments can be made in this thread.
7. Have FUN!

One challenge every week, on the following schedule:

* New Topic - After winner is declared.
* Posting Starts - Right after topic is announced.
* Posting Ends-9pm (West Coast Time Baby)Wednesday March 19,2009 (day before spring officially begins)
* Winner will be announced shortly thereafter.
* Winner from this competition decides the theme of the next one (and judges it for a winner) after this competition is closed.

Be creative and have fun.

Mark]]> Mark Wade General Discussion Wed, 11 Mar 2009 08:02:16 -0700