2018 Photo competition
Yes it’s back!
This one’s in recognition of the anniversary of photography inventor Louis Daguerre who was born on 18th November 1789 and who in 1839, at the French Academy of Sciences, announced his daguerreotype process, the first practical photographic process that produced lasting pictures.
And because it always a bit more fun to have a theme. This one is all about “Threesomes”. Why I hear you ask?
Well we couldn’t have it too straight forward so we want you set your alarm and take your snap at 11:18:11 on 18/11/18.
All you need to do is get your camera / phone and get your thinking caps on, get an idea or just spontaneously capture something at that moment in time.
No longer will two’s company three’s a crowd cut it, as De La Soul put it “three is the magic number”, well at least for a morning. So who’s gonna be a lucky Pierre?
As Albert Einstein put it “The true sign of intelligence is not knowledge but imagination” so go on show us how clever you really are. How about re-enacting Goldilocks & The Three Bares? I’m sure you can do better.
What to do when you’ve taken your winning snap
If you can try and reduce it in size to, ideally, 1500px wide at 72dpi. Or at least something other than megabytes in size it’s helpful. But don’t worry if not. [Go ahead and worry – Digby]
Then email it to the web team with photo competition in the subject.
A winner will be chosen by the trio person panel of Me, Myself & I the following week and a suitably appropriate prize awarded to the lucky recipient.
Matt Davis
2018 Photo Comp Results
Before I announce the winner I think it only right that I share the feedback from the judges on their perspective on the entrants this year. So here you are.
1) We really liked the symbolism in Jim’s arrangement expressing through intertwined shoes the recent addition to his family life.
2) Graham’s choice of medium was a bold choice but he managed to capture that moment before it disappears whilst at the same time drawing underlying parallels to environmental changes and receding alpine glaciers.
(Ed: Be assured no jelly babies were hurt in the making of this montage)
3) As a previous winner, as usual another strong entry from Jeff & clearly looking to appeal to the judges sentiments. A fine example of what can be achieved with modern technology.
4) Lee is to be commended for taking on a particularly difficult subject in “Still Life”. For us he’s done a great job capturing something we might often take for granted but conveying it in way the onlooker can very much relate to.
5) Great to see another different medium used by Digby this time in his seashell sculpture. Although judges weren’t sure if the photo bombing by the invisible man was deliberate or not.
6) The fun these three girls had staging the shot really comes across with that twinkle in their eyes and the clever double entendre leaves the viewer wanting more.
7) A very abstract and an inventive use of physical & visual wordplay.
8) It was nice to see a sport outside of running being represented in the competition, maybe the action could have been a bit closer up.
9) Ken’s carries on a Carnethy tradition utilising family members as muses
(Ed: well we believe they’re his children)
In summary The Carnethies have clearly surpassed themselves again and it seems their creativity knows no end. BUT as always with such high class entries it’s always a difficult and subjective job awarding the winner.
All the entries will receive a bottle of local home brew, with the winner taking away not only the 2018 bragging rights but an appropriate main prize
Which just leaves me to announce this years competition winner (drum roll)…………….. Oh, the suspense.
Nikki, Nicki and Nikki in the Buff at the Ryvoan Pass
Judges “we just felt it had a bit of everything and most of all people getting out there enjoying themselves, well done Nikki(s). Are they Bob Johnston’s proteges?”
Prizes will be available at the Carnethy Xmas doo.
Just like to thank everyone who helped make it happen. Keep an eye out for the next one coming your way.
Matt Davis
This year’s entries…
Previous photo competitions –
2015 Photo competition
So, you have a festive period stretching out in front of you, you have a camera (or phone with a camera), you’ll be going out for a run at some point? Yes? Well, it’s just lucky we have the Carnethy Annual Photo Competition!
Jasmin and Konrad devised the theme this year, “Scottish Shenanigans”.
All you need to do is get your camera, get your thinking caps on, get an idea and then take a photo. Is there a run or a summit involved? Maybe some Carnethy colours or vests? If so, all good! If not…still all good! The period for taking photos and submissions is a week either side of Hogmanay, so from Christmas eve until the 7th Jan (inclusive).
FAQs:
“Scottish Shenanigans”? What does that actually mean?
I don’t know, your interpretation is as good as anyone else’s! You can go for something simple, like wearing a bit of tartan or something else associated with Scotland. Or maybe go for something more Scottish overkill…like a photo of Wee Jimmy Krankie headbutting a deep-fried haggis supper.
It can be arty, funny, scenic, or just something you thought looked cool. There are no wrong answers to this one, it’s just a bit of fun. Previous entries can be found on this page.
Do I have to get naked?
No, not at all! Well…only if you *really* want to.
Oh, so does that mean I can…
No, it doesn’t, Bob! Put that away! 🙂
Brill! I’ve taken a photo, what next?
Firstly try and reduce it in size to, ideally, 1200px wide at 72dpi. Or at least something other than megabytes in size.
Then email it to the webteam with photocompetition in the subject.
Then what?
We’ll post them on this page and we’ll announce a winner at the Burns Supper later in January. Apt, huh?
So, get snapping! We’re looking forward to seeing what you can do!
Jim
2015 entries –
Matt Davis
On Xmas Eve I was out getting my arse blasted on a run over Culter Fell when I found an iPhone just off the summit. Long story short and owing in no small part my sleuth like skills & various shenanigans I have been able to track down the owner Bobby (reproduced courtesy of a selfie off his phone) and am in the process of repatriating him with his expensive toy. He’d been back up but it had probably been covered in snow. Christmas really is the season of good will.
The Winner!
Jeff Roberts
Who would have thought porridge would be such a tricky surface to write on with icing?
Brian Howie
An old friend of Carnethy on Xmas Eve
Jonathan Whitehead
The new Corbett -the summit of Kirrierioch Hill (NX 42093 86949 <http://www.hill-bagging.co.uk/bingmaps.php?qu=S&rf=1691> ) on 25.12.15
Nicola Dunn
Less shenanigans more mud
Mark Hartree
Short of ideas but after a few sherries this happened!
Mike Lynch
Digby
James Cox
Loch Hourn, Loch Quoich Xmas day, sorry could not find a shenanigan. Xmas eve storms did for them.
Photo competition 2014 –
Many thanks to everyone who entered this years Arty/Photo Competition – the task to produce a Carnethy and/or festive themed picture or words using a GPS trace.
Some very impressive and detailed entries where displayed at the bar in KB for all to see (including Bob’s @rse, well it wouldn’t be a photo comp without it). Willie presented each picture in turn for the Carnethy cheerometer to judge. The entries were filtered down to a top 5, and then a top 3 for the final round of the cheerometer.
The overall winner was Mary & Matt’s “Cool Yule Pent(lands)agram”, taking in 5 Pentland summits over some 10.5miles.
Joint second place was Digby’s “Putting a smile on the Bush gang’s Carnethy run, AKA ‘Do I win?'” and Frisbee Jeff’s “Carnethy star”. The winners received a choice of beers or wine.
All entries are awarded a bottle of beer, with junior entries getting a box of chocs.
Graham Nash
Scroll down to see winners!
New Carnethy Highlander logo – the Picasso version – from Willie
Bob’s er…
Helen’s reindeer! –
Joint second
‘Frisbee’ Jeff’s Carnethy star –
Here is my route and a link to my photos of creating it on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeff.roberts.568/media_set?set=a.10152522797457335.1073741831.502622334&type=1 |
Entries from the Jones’ – We’ve slogged around the hills to make pretty pictures for you!
A Christmas Tree by Ronnie; A Present By Solly (and Matt)…
Worthy winners!
…and A Cool Yule Pent(lands)agram by me and Matt. Size matters, y’know.
Also, Rosie has drawn a bum. I don’t have it on my computer yet, but will forward her smutty offering tomorrow
Mike Lynch – Christmas Pudding in a graveyard. Sort of…
Jim & Jane – In case it’s not obvious, the trace is of a christmas stocking with a doll sticking out the top.
Pretty good, right? Cheers!
Euan Boyd – Xmas Tree and MuddyDaSnowman
Joint second
Digby – Putting a smile on the Bush gang’s Carnethy – Allermuir – Castlelaw run
Willie Gibson (click the enlarge map symbol to see the message!) –
Festive shapes from the Burnett Kids –
Mark Hartree –