January Photo Challenge - Comments & "John West" Rejects

[Photo Challenge]

Post your comments on the January Photo Challenge Entries here.
Do you have any "rejects", post them here too.

Have Fun!

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[Regulus]

So... not Split Pins? :lol:

Trevor

[astronobob]

Im definatley not going to 'Split hairs' Trevor :rofl:

[Regulus]

The focus point is too shiny, though it's out of focus brethren may well have been winners, it's a reject.

I'll keep trying for that one rusty gem (of I photo at least) :)

Trev

[astronobob]

May that had been replaced going on them in background Treavor, this from the rail gravyard ? Smorgasboard . . . .

[Regulus]

Yes Bob, I went back yesterday, and to the scrap metal dealers to secure a few more too.
In fact I got 2 nice ones of the one below which I include here for you viewing pleasure.
(It's ok if u groan because I can't hear you) :-)

The trouble is that I now have to many to choose from.

A question too, if you don't mind: I am resizing down to 1200x800 and I am wondering if that is too big. With photos like this, scrolling around looses the impact you want, whereas in a nice astro shot it is good to be able to scroll around and look at the detail.
Ur opinion would be welcome.

Trev

ps - really like your entry photo.

[astronobob]

Good show Trevor, Im like the 2nd most, even tho the large steel sleeper holders are kind of 'steeling' <- Pun) the show a little ;)

RE: quote:
"I am resizing down to 1200x800 and I am wondering if that is too big"

If you see the attached which is a 'Screen Snip' of the photo viewing window- in the upper right corner is a 'switch' (youll need your mouse pointer in the window to activate/show this tool bar) which toggles between (photo at Full Size) & (Photo to Fit window) -> Click on it to minimise the photo to the window if too big !
Might be helpful to know :thumbsup:
The toggle switch will either be a dot, or a dot with four arrows around it, which mean - expanded.
Rgrds ..

[Regulus]

Thanks Bob.
Yes wondering whether I should've have kept the second one for the competition :-(

[Regulus]

I don't know what they call these. they are used to tie the railroad line to the cross-ties, or sleepers..
the sun was strong that day and cast a deep shadow that lifted it out on it's own.

[astronobob]

Not sure which I like best Trevor, this last reject is pretty keool too !

[Regulus]

I agree Bob, it is cool and was one of my favourites from that particular day out.
However it doesn't strictly fit the theme of "Rusty Nails, Screws, Bolts and/or Nuts", so i have to go with one that does and it was a hard choice given the Old train yard, and the Scrap metal Yard photos.

[astronobob]

Good stuff Trevor, guess the line has been drawn .
Being a little more specific with 'Subject' seems to have dropped the number of entrants thus far ? ?

[Regulus]

Yeah, maybe Bob, but I am hoping they are all holding back until the last days. It's happened before.
It's not a hard theme, in fact I had so many to choose from I ran a vote on my FB page and let my friends choose :-)

[UniPol]

No hurry Steve, everyone gets a prize this month, last month:question: ???

[UniPol]

Great shot Trevor, almost like a sculpture, photographic artistry at the very least, well done.

[Photo Challenge]

Apologies everyone.
I've been away (in hospital).
Voting underway soon.

:)

[astronobob]

Seeing that you have a smile on your face -all must ave went well :thumbsup:
'ope it wasnt too nasty to begin with :question:

[Photo Challenge]

Thanks Bob.
It was a nasty kidney stone, still haven't passed it yet.
They operated and put in a stent for now until infection goes away so they can blast it loose.

Doctors found it a bit awkward operating on me with my helmet on though.

:lol:

[Regulus]

Sheesh. This comp is a hard one to crack and it looks like I'll have to lift my game considerably.

[zenith]

Nice work astronobob :thumbsup: