Hey there,
This is where we chat and share photos outside the contest.
Good night! 😛
Original post
By this, and this only, we have existed. Which is not to be found in our obituaries. (T.S. Eliot)
Discussion Embracing Dawn: December 2024 Photo Contest
by UnaMilanese
Translated into English.
To spark some inspiration and "illuminate" the theme (if I understood your wishes correctly ;))
I’m the dolphin of Place Dauphine And Place Blanche looks under the weather The trucks are full of milk The street sweepers are full of brooms It’s five o’clock Paris wakes up Paris wakes up The drag queens are shaving The strippers are dressed again The pillows are flattened The lovers are tired It’s five o’clock Paris wakes up Paris wakes up The coffee’s in the cups The cafés are cleaning their mirrors And on Boulevard Montparnasse The station is just a shell It’s five o’clock Paris wakes up Paris wakes up The Eiffel Tower has cold feet The Arc de Triomphe is revived And the Obelisk stands tall Between night and day It’s five o’clock Paris wakes up Paris wakes up The commuters are in the stations At La Villette, they’re slicing bacon Paris by night is boarding the buses The bakers are making bastards It’s five o’clock Paris wakes up Paris wakes up The newspapers are printed The workers are depressed People are getting up, they’re downtrodden It’s the hour when I go to bed It’s five o’clock Paris wakes up It’s five o’clock I’m not sleepy
I’m the dolphin of Place Dauphine And Place Blanche looks under the weather The trucks are full of milk The street sweepers are full of brooms It’s five o’clock Paris wakes up Paris wakes up The drag queens are shaving The strippers are dressed again The pillows are flattened The lovers are tired It’s five o’clock Paris wakes up Paris wakes up The coffee’s in the cups The cafés are cleaning their mirrors And on Boulevard Montparnasse The station is just a shell It’s five o’clock Paris wakes up Paris wakes up The Eiffel Tower has cold feet The Arc de Triomphe is revived And the Obelisk stands tall Between night and day It’s five o’clock Paris wakes up Paris wakes up The commuters are in the stations At La Villette, they’re slicing bacon Paris by night is boarding the buses The bakers are making bastards It’s five o’clock Paris wakes up Paris wakes up The newspapers are printed The workers are depressed People are getting up, they’re downtrodden It’s the hour when I go to bed It’s five o’clock Paris wakes up It’s five o’clock I’m not sleepy
Mes photos sur Flickr:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/153304262@N05/albums
"Le Temps nous égare. Le Temps nous étreint. Le Temps nous est gare. Le Temps nous est train".
Room for Aurora, fingers of rose, dressed in saffron....
Without having to post our EXIFs, how late can we go? 😛 Morning = dawn, sunrise, daybreak, first light.
Without having to post our EXIFs, how late can we go? 😛 Morning = dawn, sunrise, daybreak, first light.
Mes photos sur Flickr:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/153304262@N05/albums
"Le Temps nous égare. Le Temps nous étreint. Le Temps nous est gare. Le Temps nous est train".
Voters will decide, won’t they?
For my part, I’ll stick to this:
Aurora with rosy fingers
For my part, I’ll stick to this:
Aurora with rosy fingers
Ponts du monde : concours de photos amical de juillet 2026
Rubrique Jeux Voyages
C'est le moment de poster vos meilleurs clichés !
Dawn... being there early to not miss the sunrise, the king of the sky 🙂
"Voyager est un triple plaisir : l'attente, l'éblouissement et le souvenir." Ilka Chase
Heads up! It’s just around the corner! 🤪
"Voyager est un triple plaisir : l'attente, l'éblouissement et le souvenir." Ilka Chase
Hi Kate,
Morning = dawn, sunrise, daybreak, first light
It’s 9 a.m., the dawn for those who stay up late, as Colette said. 😉
Strictly speaking, dawn comes before sunrise, followed by the first light of day. But I don’t feel like splitting hairs. As long as it’s "early in the morning," as much as possible during the break of day.
Here in Nysiros, the sun must have risen 15/20 minutes ago—it’s still what I’d call "dawn."
Then, as Attila said, the voters will decide.
Catherine
Morning = dawn, sunrise, daybreak, first light
It’s 9 a.m., the dawn for those who stay up late, as Colette said. 😉
Strictly speaking, dawn comes before sunrise, followed by the first light of day. But I don’t feel like splitting hairs. As long as it’s "early in the morning," as much as possible during the break of day.
Here in Nysiros, the sun must have risen 15/20 minutes ago—it’s still what I’d call "dawn."
Then, as Attila said, the voters will decide.
Catherine
By this, and this only, we have existed. Which is not to be found in our obituaries. (T.S. Eliot)
Well! That broadens the scope of the investigation 😉
The giraffe waits with us for sunrise at the Maasai Mara (Kenya)
The giraffe waits with us for sunrise at the Maasai Mara (Kenya)
"Voyager est un triple plaisir : l'attente, l'éblouissement et le souvenir." Ilka Chase
We’re not changing continents:
The sun rises over the Kalahari
The sun rises over the Kalahari
Ponts du monde : concours de photos amical de juillet 2026
Rubrique Jeux Voyages
C'est le moment de poster vos meilleurs clichés !
Without being forced to post our EXIFs, how late can we go? 😛
In what season, madam?
A contemporary of Rimbaud, lost in his Contemplations, for whom day is night and who, in three quatrains, takes us from dawn to dusk would be unbeatable:
Tomorrow, at dawn, when the countryside whitens, I will leave. You see, I know you’re waiting for me. I’ll go through the forest, I’ll go through the mountains. I can’t stay away from you any longer.
I’ll walk with my eyes fixed on my thoughts, Seeing nothing outside, hearing no sound, Alone, unknown, my back bent, my hands crossed, Sad, and the day for me will be like the night.
I won’t look at the gold of the falling evening, Nor the distant sails descending toward Harfleur, And when I arrive, I’ll place on your grave A bouquet of green holly and flowering heather.
Victor Hugo
P.S. It seems the contest failed in the Travel Photography section, not the historical one.
In what season, madam?
A contemporary of Rimbaud, lost in his Contemplations, for whom day is night and who, in three quatrains, takes us from dawn to dusk would be unbeatable:
Tomorrow, at dawn, when the countryside whitens, I will leave. You see, I know you’re waiting for me. I’ll go through the forest, I’ll go through the mountains. I can’t stay away from you any longer.
I’ll walk with my eyes fixed on my thoughts, Seeing nothing outside, hearing no sound, Alone, unknown, my back bent, my hands crossed, Sad, and the day for me will be like the night.
I won’t look at the gold of the falling evening, Nor the distant sails descending toward Harfleur, And when I arrive, I’ll place on your grave A bouquet of green holly and flowering heather.
Victor Hugo
P.S. It seems the contest failed in the Travel Photography section, not the historical one.
In the Kalahari Desert, between hyena and lion.
My African dawns date back to the film era.
But the memory of walking in pure gold, following the dance of black pirogue silhouettes with my eyes, remains intact. The silence then, so profound, too.
The Niger in Bamako.
But the memory of walking in pure gold, following the dance of black pirogue silhouettes with my eyes, remains intact. The silence then, so profound, too.The Niger in Bamako.
By this, and this only, we have existed. Which is not to be found in our obituaries. (T.S. Eliot)
I hadn’t thought of Hugo.
But a little apart from Rimbaud was Giraudoux.
ELECTRA: Where are we at?
WOMAN NARSES: Yes, explain! I never catch on quickly. I obviously feel something’s happening, but I can’t quite grasp it. What’s it called when the day breaks, like today, and everything’s ruined, everything’s wrecked, yet the air is still breathable, and you’ve lost everything, the city’s burning, the innocent are killing each other, but the guilty are dying in some corner of the dawning day?
ELECTRA: Ask the beggar. He knows.
THE BEGGAR: It has a very beautiful name, Woman Narses. It’s called dawn.
Curtain.
PS: I reported this thread to the mods, surprised it was moved. Let’s see if that’s enough to send it back to the usual spot for photo contests.
ELECTRA: Where are we at?
WOMAN NARSES: Yes, explain! I never catch on quickly. I obviously feel something’s happening, but I can’t quite grasp it. What’s it called when the day breaks, like today, and everything’s ruined, everything’s wrecked, yet the air is still breathable, and you’ve lost everything, the city’s burning, the innocent are killing each other, but the guilty are dying in some corner of the dawning day?
ELECTRA: Ask the beggar. He knows.
THE BEGGAR: It has a very beautiful name, Woman Narses. It’s called dawn.
Curtain.
PS: I reported this thread to the mods, surprised it was moved. Let’s see if that’s enough to send it back to the usual spot for photo contests.
By this, and this only, we have existed. Which is not to be found in our obituaries. (T.S. Eliot)
The giraffe waits with us for sunrise
Bet she’ll see it before you do. 😉
"God took care to limit the growth of the giraffe’s horns and to round their tips. For no matter how high you dwell in the Heavens…" Eric Chevillard, December 6, 2024
Bet she’ll see it before you do. 😉
"God took care to limit the growth of the giraffe’s horns and to round their tips. For no matter how high you dwell in the Heavens…" Eric Chevillard, December 6, 2024
My favorite poem
Oral exam for the French baccalaureate, June 1978...
And his friend Verlaine might have replied:
Since dawn is growing, since here comes the aurora, Since, after fleeing me for so long, hope now deigns To fly back to me who calls and implores it, Since all this happiness wants to be mine
And his friend Verlaine might have replied:
Since dawn is growing, since here comes the aurora, Since, after fleeing me for so long, hope now deigns To fly back to me who calls and implores it, Since all this happiness wants to be mine
Mes photos sur Flickr:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/153304262@N05/albums
"Le Temps nous égare. Le Temps nous étreint. Le Temps nous est gare. Le Temps nous est train".
Does anyone know why death-row inmates were executed at dawn?
It’s a genuine question...
Mes photos sur Flickr:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/153304262@N05/albums
"Le Temps nous égare. Le Temps nous étreint. Le Temps nous est gare. Le Temps nous est train".
Dawn over Mount Ararat
By this, and this only, we have existed. Which is not to be found in our obituaries. (T.S. Eliot)
The giraffe waits with us for sunrise
Bet she’ll see it before you do. 😉
"God took care to limit the growth of the giraffe’s horns and to round their tips. It’s because no matter how high you stay in the Heavens…" Eric Chevillard, December 6, 2024
Nope, unfortunately, she didn’t have our patience—she left before 🦒
Bet she’ll see it before you do. 😉
"God took care to limit the growth of the giraffe’s horns and to round their tips. It’s because no matter how high you stay in the Heavens…" Eric Chevillard, December 6, 2024
Nope, unfortunately, she didn’t have our patience—she left before 🦒
"Voyager est un triple plaisir : l'attente, l'éblouissement et le souvenir." Ilka Chase
Sea of clouds, Shira Camp, at 3800m on the slopes of Kilimanjaro
Just before dawn, a few meters from the summit of Kilimanjaro
I’m happy to see the photo contest back, though this month’s theme doesn’t really fit my night-owl life (except when I’m heading off on vacation)... But I’ll still enjoy looking at your photos.
gaura
between hyena and lion.
(Kruger)
(Kalahari)
(Kruger)
(Kalahari)
Ponts du monde : concours de photos amical de juillet 2026
Rubrique Jeux Voyages
C'est le moment de poster vos meilleurs clichés !
Tourists got up in the dead of night to hop on scooters that would take them to Kelimutu volcano (Indonesia, Flores Island).
So excited now to warm up in the first rays of sunlight...
Ponts du monde : concours de photos amical de juillet 2026
Rubrique Jeux Voyages
C'est le moment de poster vos meilleurs clichés !
Me too—I paid to see a sunrise. It was at Mount Bromo in Java, but the result wasn’t great because the sun hid away.
gaura
A dawn in 2015. The Dodecanese islands were filled with Syrians fleeing the country. One of them, who had managed to board a boat to Athens, was making a call on deck at 5 a.m.By this, and this only, we have existed. Which is not to be found in our obituaries. (T.S. Eliot)
This is where we chat and share photos outside the contest.
I never see the sunrise. What’s the difference from the sunset (aside from the direction)?
I never see the sunrise. What’s the difference from the sunset (aside from the direction)?
Good evening,
The time of day makes all the difference! In one case, the day is beginning, in the other, it’s ending. But... is it really that different when it comes to light? I’ll admit I’m not sure.
Catherine
The time of day makes all the difference! In one case, the day is beginning, in the other, it’s ending. But... is it really that different when it comes to light? I’ll admit I’m not sure.
Catherine
By this, and this only, we have existed. Which is not to be found in our obituaries. (T.S. Eliot)
What’s the difference
Dawn... Your papers! Dusk... Documenti!
Dawn here. Dusk on the other side of the world?
Subtle echoes of an eternal cycle, moments when day hesitates, when shadows and light ignite almost the same way (the proof is in these photos ;-)—the sky above our heads.
(Would you show us your Rising Suns?)
A dawn with rosy fingers
Dawn... Your papers! Dusk... Documenti!
Dawn here. Dusk on the other side of the world?
Subtle echoes of an eternal cycle, moments when day hesitates, when shadows and light ignite almost the same way (the proof is in these photos ;-)—the sky above our heads.
(Would you show us your Rising Suns?)
A dawn with rosy fingers
I guess I must not have been very clear...
What’s the difference with the sunset (apart from the side)?
In a photo, of course.
What’s the difference with the sunset (apart from the side)?
In a photo, of course.
I was actually referring more to UM’s reply...
As for photos, that’s sorted—I only have one. And I already posted it in a contest (which it won, by the way ^^). Plus, you could more *guess* the sunrise than actually see it…
As for photos, that’s sorted—I only have one. And I already posted it in a contest (which it won, by the way ^^). Plus, you could more *guess* the sunrise than actually see it…
Besides, we could guess the rising sun more than we could see it
Isn’t that the very definition of the Aubaurore?
(...
Otherwise, for photos, it’s settled—I only have one. And I already posted it in a contest (which it won, by the way ^^).
I don’t know how many contests there have been (hey Hérikles?), but...
Revisiting a theme from time to time shouldn’t be sacrilege. Other members, other images, would easily renew it.
Presenting a photo—whether it won or not—already submitted in a previous contest shouldn’t be blasphemy. Other members, fresh perspectives, would confirm the first victory, grant a rematch... or indirectly mark a defeat. (Submitting a photo that was already rewarded and seeing it rejected—isn’t that an excellent exercise for the ego?)
And besides, apart from a few nitpickers, a few sticklers, who’s going to remember?
...)
Isn’t that the very definition of the Aubaurore?
(...
Otherwise, for photos, it’s settled—I only have one. And I already posted it in a contest (which it won, by the way ^^).
I don’t know how many contests there have been (hey Hérikles?), but...
Revisiting a theme from time to time shouldn’t be sacrilege. Other members, other images, would easily renew it.
Presenting a photo—whether it won or not—already submitted in a previous contest shouldn’t be blasphemy. Other members, fresh perspectives, would confirm the first victory, grant a rematch... or indirectly mark a defeat. (Submitting a photo that was already rewarded and seeing it rejected—isn’t that an excellent exercise for the ego?)
And besides, apart from a few nitpickers, a few sticklers, who’s going to remember?
...)
It’s not about ego—just didn’t want to be annoying.
Plus, it wasn’t the same theme.
Oh well, if I find it again…
As for the (famous) Heriklès page, here it is: http://herikles.free.fr/.VF/VFconcours.html
As for the (famous) Heriklès page, here it is: http://herikles.free.fr/.VF/VFconcours.html
So, 1) we can see there was already a similar topic, and 2) I managed to find my photo in another thread—it didn’t win in the end, but it did make the podium.
That said, the resolution is pretty low (it’s kind of a trend these days), and it doesn’t really allow for displaying it properly...
That said, the resolution is pretty low (it’s kind of a trend these days), and it doesn’t really allow for displaying it properly...
Hello,
In 2013, the sun—its rising and setting? For me, that’s not the same topic.
As for the photos already submitted, attentive readers will have noticed that I deliberately removed this part: Photos that have already been nominated (1st, 2nd, or 3rd place) in another contest are not eligible to enter this contest. from ragamuffin’s message.
Catherine
In 2013, the sun—its rising and setting? For me, that’s not the same topic.
As for the photos already submitted, attentive readers will have noticed that I deliberately removed this part: Photos that have already been nominated (1st, 2nd, or 3rd place) in another contest are not eligible to enter this contest. from ragamuffin’s message.
Catherine
By this, and this only, we have existed. Which is not to be found in our obituaries. (T.S. Eliot)
For the difference between sunrise and sunset, it's simple—just look at my dune photos...
Don’t you see the difference? The light on one side or the other?
Okay, but where’s the morning, where’s the evening? Only I know because I was there 😉
You can’t even rely on the time shown on the photos because I sometimes forget to check if the dates and times are accurate—since it’s not data I’m particularly interested in... but that might explain why some photos aren’t sorted under the right date by my software!
Don’t you see the difference? The light on one side or the other?
Okay, but where’s the morning, where’s the evening? Only I know because I was there 😉
You can’t even rely on the time shown on the photos because I sometimes forget to check if the dates and times are accurate—since it’s not data I’m particularly interested in... but that might explain why some photos aren’t sorted under the right date by my software!gaura
Well, yeah, that confirms what I suspected—apart from the fact that the sun sets on one side and rises on the other, it’s basically the same thing…
Well, yeah, that confirms what I suspected—apart from the fact that the sun sets on one side and rises on the other, it’s six of one, half a dozen of the other...
1. With the consequence that an unscrupulous participant could submit a sunset instead of a sunrise? That’s between them and their conscience. Personally, I couldn’t care less.
2. The contest on a similar theme took place in 2013, so, at a rate of 12 contests per year and considering the game was paused for 4 years, there have been roughly 7x12 = 84 contests. It’s also obvious that in 11 years, the travelers here haven’t taken a single dawn photo since the theme was already covered.
3. My only goal is to not block this game. Let the photography pros who are picky about the organization step up and take over. I’d be absolutely thrilled to pass them the baton.
Catherine
1. With the consequence that an unscrupulous participant could submit a sunset instead of a sunrise? That’s between them and their conscience. Personally, I couldn’t care less.
2. The contest on a similar theme took place in 2013, so, at a rate of 12 contests per year and considering the game was paused for 4 years, there have been roughly 7x12 = 84 contests. It’s also obvious that in 11 years, the travelers here haven’t taken a single dawn photo since the theme was already covered.
3. My only goal is to not block this game. Let the photography pros who are picky about the organization step up and take over. I’d be absolutely thrilled to pass them the baton.
Catherine
By this, and this only, we have existed. Which is not to be found in our obituaries. (T.S. Eliot)
Well, yeah, that confirms what I suspected—aside from the fact that the sun sets on one side and rises on the other, it’s basically the same thing...
1. With the consequence that an unscrupulous player could submit a sunset instead of a sunrise? That’s on them and their conscience. Personally, I couldn’t care less.
2. A similar-themed contest took place in 2013, so, at a rate of 12 contests per year and knowing the game was paused for 4 years, there have been about 7x12 = 84 contests. What’s more, it’s obvious that in 11 years, the travelers here have completely refrained from photographing a single sunrise since the theme was already covered.
3. My goal is simply to revive this game. Let the shutterbug perfectionists who nitpick the organization step up and take over. I’d be absolutely thrilled to pass them the baton.
Catherine
Love it when the Milanese gets fired up—it’s all of Italy boiling over!!😉
1. With the consequence that an unscrupulous player could submit a sunset instead of a sunrise? That’s on them and their conscience. Personally, I couldn’t care less.
2. A similar-themed contest took place in 2013, so, at a rate of 12 contests per year and knowing the game was paused for 4 years, there have been about 7x12 = 84 contests. What’s more, it’s obvious that in 11 years, the travelers here have completely refrained from photographing a single sunrise since the theme was already covered.
3. My goal is simply to revive this game. Let the shutterbug perfectionists who nitpick the organization step up and take over. I’d be absolutely thrilled to pass them the baton.
Catherine
Love it when the Milanese gets fired up—it’s all of Italy boiling over!!😉
"Le véritable voyage de découverte ne consiste pas à chercher de nouveaux paysages, mais à avoir de nouveaux yeux."
Marcel Proust
You're right, this guy who’s nitpicking me is super lucky to be out of earshot... 😎
Translation for non-Italian speakers: you're right, this dude (a maître d' if he wants, but when he nitpicks like this, he's just a dude) who’s giving me a hard time (Italians say "fare le pulci"—"to do the fleas") is really lucky to be out of range of my voice.
Translation for non-Italian speakers: you're right, this dude (a maître d' if he wants, but when he nitpicks like this, he's just a dude) who’s giving me a hard time (Italians say "fare le pulci"—"to do the fleas") is really lucky to be out of range of my voice.
By this, and this only, we have existed. Which is not to be found in our obituaries. (T.S. Eliot)
Hai ragione, sto qua che mi fa le pulci è fortunatissimo di stare fuori portata di voce... 😎
It must be because Milan isn’t too far (even if Mont Blanc separates us), but I can totally hear you in your writing...
It must be because Milan isn’t too far (even if Mont Blanc separates us), but I can totally hear you in your writing...
"Le véritable voyage de découverte ne consiste pas à chercher de nouveaux paysages, mais à avoir de nouveaux yeux."
Marcel Proust
I’d say the first one was taken in the morning and the second in the evening (the colors are warmer in the second).
But I wouldn’t bet on it...😄
But I wouldn’t bet on it...😄
Ponts du monde : concours de photos amical de juillet 2026
Rubrique Jeux Voyages
C'est le moment de poster vos meilleurs clichés !
Same as Agnès, but yeah... the obvious can be deceiving 😉
The seals are waiting for the first rays of sunshine in the Bay of Somme.
The seals are waiting for the first rays of sunshine in the Bay of Somme.
"Voyager est un triple plaisir : l'attente, l'éblouissement et le souvenir." Ilka Chase
While waiting to find out if the morning bells sound the same as the vespers bells, here’s a moon setting over the Atlantic.
By this, and this only, we have existed. Which is not to be found in our obituaries. (T.S. Eliot)
On the ponds in Camargue at dawn...
"Voyager est un triple plaisir : l'attente, l'éblouissement et le souvenir." Ilka Chase
Beautiful early-morning vibes in the city... at the City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia
or at the Vasco da Gama Bridge in Lisbon
or at the Vasco da Gama Bridge in Lisbon
"Voyager est un triple plaisir : l'attente, l'éblouissement et le souvenir." Ilka Chase
the colors are warmer in the second one
Ah, finally a real answer (what a change from all the hand-waving) to my technical question. Would the lighting be different?
Copilot seems to agree with you.
It can be tricky to tell the difference between a sunrise and a sunset in a photo, but here are some clues that might help:
### Clues to identify a sunrise: - **Light and colors**: The sky during a sunrise tends to have softer, pastel colors, with pale pinks, light blues, and golds. - **Shadows**: Shadows will generally point west, since the sun rises in the east. - **Human activity**: If there are signs of morning activity, like quiet roads or people heading to work, that can indicate a sunrise.
### Clues to identify a sunset: - **Light and colors**: The sky during a sunset is often more intense and saturated, with reds, oranges, and purples. - **Shadows**: Shadows will generally point east, since the sun sets in the west. - **Human activity**: If there are signs of end-of-day activity, like busier roads or people heading home, that can indicate a sunset.
### Other things to consider: - **Geographic orientation**: If you know the direction the photo is facing, you can use that to figure out if it’s a sunrise or sunset. - **Position of stars or the moon**: Sometimes, the position of stars or the moon can also give a clue, though it’s more subtle.
These tips can help you tell the difference between a sunrise and a sunset in a photo.
This answer is brilliant. If there are people in the photo, you just need to see if they’re heading to work or heading home to know if it’s a sunrise or sunset—progress!
Ah, finally a real answer (what a change from all the hand-waving) to my technical question. Would the lighting be different?
Copilot seems to agree with you.
It can be tricky to tell the difference between a sunrise and a sunset in a photo, but here are some clues that might help:
### Clues to identify a sunrise: - **Light and colors**: The sky during a sunrise tends to have softer, pastel colors, with pale pinks, light blues, and golds. - **Shadows**: Shadows will generally point west, since the sun rises in the east. - **Human activity**: If there are signs of morning activity, like quiet roads or people heading to work, that can indicate a sunrise.
### Clues to identify a sunset: - **Light and colors**: The sky during a sunset is often more intense and saturated, with reds, oranges, and purples. - **Shadows**: Shadows will generally point east, since the sun sets in the west. - **Human activity**: If there are signs of end-of-day activity, like busier roads or people heading home, that can indicate a sunset.
### Other things to consider: - **Geographic orientation**: If you know the direction the photo is facing, you can use that to figure out if it’s a sunrise or sunset. - **Position of stars or the moon**: Sometimes, the position of stars or the moon can also give a clue, though it’s more subtle.
These tips can help you tell the difference between a sunrise and a sunset in a photo.
This answer is brilliant. If there are people in the photo, you just need to see if they’re heading to work or heading home to know if it’s a sunrise or sunset—progress!
You can't tell if it's evening or morning unless you know the site and its orientation. For example, the photo of the San Giorgio church in Venice is definitely in the morning sun, while it's the façade of San Marco that's lit by the setting sun... when I go there in October, the sun's path changes every day.
No matter for the contest—we trust each other and pick the photos we like best.
gaura
Exactly.
View of Saint Mark’s Square about 10 minutes before the photo of San Giorgio.
By this, and this only, we have existed. Which is not to be found in our obituaries. (T.S. Eliot)
Log in first, then come back to this page.
You might also like
Densha Otaku - Lesser-Known Regions
Two weeks under the Puglia sun
Back to Swedish Lapland: Trekking the Kungsleden and Crossing Sarek
Off on a winter adventure in the American West!
3 weeks in Laos, stress-free
Draw Me Your Japan...
South Africa in safari mode: February/March 2026
Back in Tunisia (live account)
More discussions
The theme for this July’s photo contest is:
Bridges of the World
Vasco da Gama Bridge in Lisbon
Here’s the definition of a bridge: “A structure, typically made of stone, wood, or metal, that spans a depression or obstacle (such as a transportation route or waterway) by connecting the two sides or crossing over the obstacle.”
Viaducts, aqueducts, and footbridges will all be accepted.
Millau Viaduct
To allow for as many original photos as possible, the bridge can be photographed from the side, below, or above—the main thing is that it’s the focal point of the image.
Bridge in the Algarve
Pont du Gard from below
Details are also welcome, as long as you can still recognize it’s a bridge 😊
Brooklyn Bridge
Practical details:
Participation: Each VF member can submit up to 3 photos, until Sunday, 26/07 at 11:59 PM Paris time. Each photo must be posted in a separate message, with its number (1, 2, or 3). Don’t forget to add a little explanation (comment, location, etc.).
Voting: Each VF member can vote for the 3 photos they consider the best, based on their own criteria and the theme.
Voting will take place from Monday, 27/07 to Friday, 31/07 at 11:59 PM Paris time.
Selected photos should be listed in order of preference: - 1st photo: 3 points - 2nd photo: 2 points - 3rd photo: 1 point
The winner is the photographer whose photo receives the most points.
Results will be announced on 01/08. In case of a tie, the number of first-place votes will decide. The winner will have the honor of organizing August 2026’s contest.
Photos that have already been nominated (1st, 2nd, or 3rd place) in another contest are not eligible to participate in this one.
This thread is exclusively for contest submissions. Any discussions or comments should be posted in the following thread: Here
Vasco da Gama Bridge in LisbonHere’s the definition of a bridge: “A structure, typically made of stone, wood, or metal, that spans a depression or obstacle (such as a transportation route or waterway) by connecting the two sides or crossing over the obstacle.”
Viaducts, aqueducts, and footbridges will all be accepted.
Millau ViaductTo allow for as many original photos as possible, the bridge can be photographed from the side, below, or above—the main thing is that it’s the focal point of the image.
Bridge in the Algarve
Pont du Gard from belowDetails are also welcome, as long as you can still recognize it’s a bridge 😊
Brooklyn BridgePractical details:
Participation: Each VF member can submit up to 3 photos, until Sunday, 26/07 at 11:59 PM Paris time. Each photo must be posted in a separate message, with its number (1, 2, or 3). Don’t forget to add a little explanation (comment, location, etc.).
Voting: Each VF member can vote for the 3 photos they consider the best, based on their own criteria and the theme.
Voting will take place from Monday, 27/07 to Friday, 31/07 at 11:59 PM Paris time.
Selected photos should be listed in order of preference: - 1st photo: 3 points - 2nd photo: 2 points - 3rd photo: 1 point
The winner is the photographer whose photo receives the most points.
Results will be announced on 01/08. In case of a tie, the number of first-place votes will decide. The winner will have the honor of organizing August 2026’s contest.
Photos that have already been nominated (1st, 2nd, or 3rd place) in another contest are not eligible to participate in this one.
This thread is exclusively for contest submissions. Any discussions or comments should be posted in the following thread: Here
This is where you can chat about bridges... let’s get the conversation started! 😊
If you’ve already posted your three photos in the contest thread Staircases: May 2026 Photo Contest Theme and a fourth one comes to mind, you can ease your staircase obsession here.
A few examples of staircases:
Some of the 6,600 steps on the staircase leading to the summit of Jade Emperor Peak at 1,545 meters.
Emergency staircase at the Orléans library (France).
Brussels street artist Créons incorporates the staircase into the dress design of his character.
The staircase is part of the roof of Villa Malaparte (Adalberto Libera) on the island of Capri (Italy).
A few examples of staircases:
Some of the 6,600 steps on the staircase leading to the summit of Jade Emperor Peak at 1,545 meters.
Emergency staircase at the Orléans library (France).
Brussels street artist Créons incorporates the staircase into the dress design of his character.
The staircase is part of the roof of Villa Malaparte (Adalberto Libera) on the island of Capri (Italy).
Hello,
It might not be very original, but I see it hasn’t been suggested—or at least not for a very long time. I’d like to invite you to discover the beauty of the great outdoors through landscape photos. Whether they’re desert, sea, countryside, or mountain scenes—with or without other elements (people, buildings, animals, etc.)—they should make us want to dive right in without hesitation.
To participate: Photo submissions until Wednesday, June 24 at 11:59 PM You can post up to 3 photos, numbered and shared in separate messages, along with a short description of the place and the story behind it.
To vote: from Thursday, June 25 at 12:01 AM to Monday, June 29 at 11:59 PM After the deadline, it’s too late!
Please include the photo number, username, and the points awarded: Photo #1 = 3 pts Photo #2 = 2 pts Photo #3 = 1 pt
All VF members can vote (even those who didn’t submit photos). In case of a tie for first place, the winning photo will be the one with the most first-place votes, then second-place votes! The lucky winner will get to organize July 2026’s photo contest.
For discussions about the theme, it’s here: Discussion thread for June 2026’s theme: Such a Beautiful Landscape
Good luck to everyone!
Philippe
Chumphon, Thailand: Doi Tapang
It might not be very original, but I see it hasn’t been suggested—or at least not for a very long time. I’d like to invite you to discover the beauty of the great outdoors through landscape photos. Whether they’re desert, sea, countryside, or mountain scenes—with or without other elements (people, buildings, animals, etc.)—they should make us want to dive right in without hesitation.
To participate: Photo submissions until Wednesday, June 24 at 11:59 PM You can post up to 3 photos, numbered and shared in separate messages, along with a short description of the place and the story behind it.
To vote: from Thursday, June 25 at 12:01 AM to Monday, June 29 at 11:59 PM After the deadline, it’s too late!
Please include the photo number, username, and the points awarded: Photo #1 = 3 pts Photo #2 = 2 pts Photo #3 = 1 pt
All VF members can vote (even those who didn’t submit photos). In case of a tie for first place, the winning photo will be the one with the most first-place votes, then second-place votes! The lucky winner will get to organize July 2026’s photo contest.
For discussions about the theme, it’s here: Discussion thread for June 2026’s theme: Such a Beautiful Landscape
Good luck to everyone!
Philippe
Chumphon, Thailand: Doi Tapang
This is where we chat.
Hello
This month’s photo contest theme for May 2026 is "Staircases"
Plural or singular? Does it really matter as long as you’re told you’ve gone up or down them well?
Anyway, it’s not that complicated, even though I’m sure some will manage to overcomplicate it—after all, why keep things simple when making them complicated is so much more fun (as an Indian proverb goes).
To participate: Submit your photos until Monday, May 25 at 11:59 PM You can post up to 3 photos, numbered and shared in separate messages, along with a short description of the location and the story behind it.
To vote: From Tuesday, May 26 at 12:01 AM until Saturday, May 30 at 11:59 PM After the deadline, it’s too late.
Please include the photo number, username, and the points awarded: Photo #1 = 3 pts Photo #2 = 2 pts Photo #3 = 1 pt
All VF members can vote (even those who didn’t submit photos). In case of a tie for first place, the winning photo will be the one with the most first-place votes, then second-place votes! The lucky winner will get to organize June 2026’s photo contest.
For discussions about the theme, click here: Discussion thread for May 2026’s theme: Staircases
This month’s photo contest theme for May 2026 is "Staircases"
Plural or singular? Does it really matter as long as you’re told you’ve gone up or down them well?
Anyway, it’s not that complicated, even though I’m sure some will manage to overcomplicate it—after all, why keep things simple when making them complicated is so much more fun (as an Indian proverb goes).
To participate: Submit your photos until Monday, May 25 at 11:59 PM You can post up to 3 photos, numbered and shared in separate messages, along with a short description of the location and the story behind it.
To vote: From Tuesday, May 26 at 12:01 AM until Saturday, May 30 at 11:59 PM After the deadline, it’s too late.
Please include the photo number, username, and the points awarded: Photo #1 = 3 pts Photo #2 = 2 pts Photo #3 = 1 pt
All VF members can vote (even those who didn’t submit photos). In case of a tie for first place, the winning photo will be the one with the most first-place votes, then second-place votes! The lucky winner will get to organize June 2026’s photo contest.
For discussions about the theme, click here: Discussion thread for May 2026’s theme: Staircases
Hey there!
This is the spot where we can chill and chat about fishing at sea worldwide 😊
Here are two charming fishermen taking a well-deserved break near Zanzibar!
This is the spot where we can chill and chat about fishing at sea worldwide 😊
Here are two charming fishermen taking a well-deserved break near Zanzibar!
The 140th (wow!) edition of the contest is now live!
Since it’s April Fools’ month and I’m a diver at heart, I had to pick a theme around the sea and fish.
This month’s theme is: sea fishing 🙂. Deep-sea fishing, rockpooling, shore casting, shellfish & crustaceans—anything remotely related to sea fishing fits the bill 😉
Photos of fishing boats, fishing ports, fish auctions, seafood stalls, nets and trawls, lobster pots, fishermen, your kids collecting cockles, even those New Year’s oyster shells 😏—no limits as long as it ties into the theme 😛 And of course, a special shout-out to anglers worldwide! 🙂
I’m traveling right now, so I don’t have many photos on hand. To illustrate the theme, I’ve chosen this shot of a small Vietnamese fishing boat I spotted near the Cham Islands, returning from a dive.
Contest rules: You can post up to three photos, each in a separate message, clearly numbering them (1, 2, or 3) and including the location where the photo was taken. Any explanations about your photos are welcome.
When voting, you’ll choose three photos, clearly stating the participant’s name followed by their photo number. The first photo in your vote gets three points, the second gets two, and the third gets one.
The winner will be the person whose photo earns the most points. In case of a tie, the winner will be the one with the most first-place votes, or if still tied, the most second-place votes. If it’s a perfect tie, the person who reached their score first wins. The winner then gets the honor of choosing and organizing May 2026’s contest theme. Ties for any other position won’t be broken. Finally, you don’t need to enter the contest to vote, but participants (and I hope there’ll be lots of you!) are *strongly* encouraged to vote!
Please only post contest photos in this thread. Starting Saturday, April 25 (00:01 Paris time), only votes should be posted.
Key dates: You can submit your photos from today until Friday, April 24, 2026 (23:59 Paris time—Xavier, you can do the math for Perth 😏). Voting starts the very next minute and ends on Thursday, April 29 (23:59 Paris time). Results will be announced on Thursday, April 30, 2026... The next host can take over on Saturday, May 2 (yeah, May 1 is a no-work day 😛)
Ready, set, shoot!
Since it’s April Fools’ month and I’m a diver at heart, I had to pick a theme around the sea and fish.
This month’s theme is: sea fishing 🙂. Deep-sea fishing, rockpooling, shore casting, shellfish & crustaceans—anything remotely related to sea fishing fits the bill 😉
Photos of fishing boats, fishing ports, fish auctions, seafood stalls, nets and trawls, lobster pots, fishermen, your kids collecting cockles, even those New Year’s oyster shells 😏—no limits as long as it ties into the theme 😛 And of course, a special shout-out to anglers worldwide! 🙂
I’m traveling right now, so I don’t have many photos on hand. To illustrate the theme, I’ve chosen this shot of a small Vietnamese fishing boat I spotted near the Cham Islands, returning from a dive.
Contest rules: You can post up to three photos, each in a separate message, clearly numbering them (1, 2, or 3) and including the location where the photo was taken. Any explanations about your photos are welcome.
When voting, you’ll choose three photos, clearly stating the participant’s name followed by their photo number. The first photo in your vote gets three points, the second gets two, and the third gets one.
The winner will be the person whose photo earns the most points. In case of a tie, the winner will be the one with the most first-place votes, or if still tied, the most second-place votes. If it’s a perfect tie, the person who reached their score first wins. The winner then gets the honor of choosing and organizing May 2026’s contest theme. Ties for any other position won’t be broken. Finally, you don’t need to enter the contest to vote, but participants (and I hope there’ll be lots of you!) are *strongly* encouraged to vote!
Please only post contest photos in this thread. Starting Saturday, April 25 (00:01 Paris time), only votes should be posted.
Key dates: You can submit your photos from today until Friday, April 24, 2026 (23:59 Paris time—Xavier, you can do the math for Perth 😏). Voting starts the very next minute and ends on Thursday, April 29 (23:59 Paris time). Results will be announced on Thursday, April 30, 2026... The next host can take over on Saturday, May 2 (yeah, May 1 is a no-work day 😛)
Ready, set, shoot!
The 139th edition of this contest is now open, and this month’s theme is:
« Metal, Metallic».
From ore to rockets, wire to the Eiffel Tower—or in a pinch, even a self-portrait at the bottom of a spoon—the theme is broad enough that you should be able to come up with at least three ideas pretty easily! Sure, things might get tricky when it’s time to vote, but that could just be a sign of a successful contest, right?! But we’re not there yet.
Contest rules: You can post up to three photos, each in a separate message, clearly indicating their number (1, 2, or 3) along with the location where the photo was taken. Any explanations about your photos are welcome.
You’ll vote for three photos, clearly stating the name of the participant you’ve chosen, followed by the photo number. The first photo in your vote will receive three points, the second two points, and the third one point.
The winner will be the person whose photo earns the most points. In case of a tie, the winner will be the one with the most first-place votes—or, if still tied, the most second-place votes. Finally, if it’s a perfect tie, the winner will be the one who reached their score first. The winner will then have the pleasure of choosing the theme for the April 2026 contest and organizing it. Ties for any position other than first won’t be broken. Lastly, you don’t need to participate in the contest to vote. However, participants (and I hope there’ll be lots of you!) are strongly encouraged to vote!
Please only post contest photos in this thread, and starting Thursday, March 26 (00:01 Paris time), only votes.
Key dates: You can submit your photos starting today, Tuesday, March 3, 2026, until Wednesday, March 25, 2026 (23:59 Paris time). Voting will begin the minute after and end on Monday, March 30 (23:59 Paris time). Results will be announced on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 ... if all goes well!
A discussion thread for this contest is open HERE: The photorama can be found HERE
From ore to rockets, wire to the Eiffel Tower—or in a pinch, even a self-portrait at the bottom of a spoon—the theme is broad enough that you should be able to come up with at least three ideas pretty easily! Sure, things might get tricky when it’s time to vote, but that could just be a sign of a successful contest, right?! But we’re not there yet.
Contest rules: You can post up to three photos, each in a separate message, clearly indicating their number (1, 2, or 3) along with the location where the photo was taken. Any explanations about your photos are welcome.
You’ll vote for three photos, clearly stating the name of the participant you’ve chosen, followed by the photo number. The first photo in your vote will receive three points, the second two points, and the third one point.
The winner will be the person whose photo earns the most points. In case of a tie, the winner will be the one with the most first-place votes—or, if still tied, the most second-place votes. Finally, if it’s a perfect tie, the winner will be the one who reached their score first. The winner will then have the pleasure of choosing the theme for the April 2026 contest and organizing it. Ties for any position other than first won’t be broken. Lastly, you don’t need to participate in the contest to vote. However, participants (and I hope there’ll be lots of you!) are strongly encouraged to vote!
Please only post contest photos in this thread, and starting Thursday, March 26 (00:01 Paris time), only votes.
Key dates: You can submit your photos starting today, Tuesday, March 3, 2026, until Wednesday, March 25, 2026 (23:59 Paris time). Voting will begin the minute after and end on Monday, March 30 (23:59 Paris time). Results will be announced on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 ... if all goes well!
A discussion thread for this contest is open HERE: The photorama can be found HERE
This is where we share stories (or post extra photos) around March’s theme Metal, Metallic.
Back to the March 2026 contest: HERE
The Ghan (train connecting Adelaide to Darwin), at dawn.
Back to the March 2026 contest: HERE
The Ghan (train connecting Adelaide to Darwin), at dawn.
Let’s stick with the water theme—it’s definitely the season (maybe a bit *too* much for some of those dealing with floods 😕).
After the flowing waters (with varying energy levels), let’s take it easy with still waters:
Lakes (Annecy)
Ponds (near Moustiers Saint Marie)
Lagoons (Bacalar)
If you’ve got nice photos of a pond—or even a puddle—why not? Natural bodies of water only: no pools or fountains (reservoir lakes are accepted… because they often look like natural lakes ).
The contest rules are the same as always 😉: Up to 3 photos per member, one photo per post (a little explanation is better), and past winning photos from other VF contests aren’t allowed. You have until Sunday, February 22nd at 11:59 PM (Paris time) to post your photos. Voting starts Monday the 23rd at midnight—rank your top 3 photos in order (3, 2, and 1 points). Voting ends Saturday, February 28th at 11:59 PM. Results will be announced on March 1st. The winning photo is the one with the most points (in case of a tie, the photo ranked first the most times wins). The lucky winner gets to organize March’s contest 😎.
Dig into your archives…
Lakes (Annecy)
Ponds (near Moustiers Saint Marie)
Lagoons (Bacalar)If you’ve got nice photos of a pond—or even a puddle—why not? Natural bodies of water only: no pools or fountains (reservoir lakes are accepted… because they often look like natural lakes ).
The contest rules are the same as always 😉: Up to 3 photos per member, one photo per post (a little explanation is better), and past winning photos from other VF contests aren’t allowed. You have until Sunday, February 22nd at 11:59 PM (Paris time) to post your photos. Voting starts Monday the 23rd at midnight—rank your top 3 photos in order (3, 2, and 1 points). Voting ends Saturday, February 28th at 11:59 PM. Results will be announced on March 1st. The winning photo is the one with the most points (in case of a tie, the photo ranked first the most times wins). The lucky winner gets to organize March’s contest 😎.
Dig into your archives…
For those who want to chat quietly by the riverbanks, this is the place!
The first theme of 2026 is:
"Waterways Around the World".
Water is present almost everywhere on our blue planet, so I’ve narrowed the theme down to waterways—rivers, streams, brooks, and the like.
Seas, oceans, lakes, or other stagnant waters won’t be considered for this month’s theme 😅. However, waterfalls and cascades are very welcome 😊!
Practical details:
**Participation** Each VF member can submit up to 3 photos, until Sunday, January 25th at 11:59 PM Paris time. Each photo must be posted in a separate message, with its number (1, 2, or 3). Don’t forget to add a little explanation (commentary, location, etc.).
**Voting** Each VF member can vote for the 3 photos they consider the best, based on their own criteria and the theme.
Voting will take place from Monday, January 26th to Saturday, January 31st at 11:59 PM Paris time.
Photos should be ranked in order of preference: - 1st photo: 3 points - 2nd photo: 2 points - 3rd photo: 1 point
The winner is the photographer whose photo receives the most points.
Results will be published on February 1st. In case of a tie, the number of first-place votes will decide. The winner will have the honor of organizing February 2026’s contest.
Photos that have already been nominated (1st, 2nd, or 3rd place) in another contest are not eligible to participate in this one.
This thread is exclusively for contest photo submissions. All discussions, comments, and chit-chat should take place in the thread: here
Water is present almost everywhere on our blue planet, so I’ve narrowed the theme down to waterways—rivers, streams, brooks, and the like.
Seas, oceans, lakes, or other stagnant waters won’t be considered for this month’s theme 😅. However, waterfalls and cascades are very welcome 😊!
Practical details:
**Participation** Each VF member can submit up to 3 photos, until Sunday, January 25th at 11:59 PM Paris time. Each photo must be posted in a separate message, with its number (1, 2, or 3). Don’t forget to add a little explanation (commentary, location, etc.).
**Voting** Each VF member can vote for the 3 photos they consider the best, based on their own criteria and the theme.
Voting will take place from Monday, January 26th to Saturday, January 31st at 11:59 PM Paris time.
Photos should be ranked in order of preference: - 1st photo: 3 points - 2nd photo: 2 points - 3rd photo: 1 point
The winner is the photographer whose photo receives the most points.
Results will be published on February 1st. In case of a tie, the number of first-place votes will decide. The winner will have the honor of organizing February 2026’s contest.
Photos that have already been nominated (1st, 2nd, or 3rd place) in another contest are not eligible to participate in this one.
This thread is exclusively for contest photo submissions. All discussions, comments, and chit-chat should take place in the thread: here
To chat about waterways, this is the place.
I suggest we compete with photos of towers. No magic tricks or potter’s wheels—we’re talking about "tour" as in the feminine noun. So, a kind of tall building, round, square, or polygonal, or a high structure that could be metallic, or a flat-topped bell tower (campanile), or a high-rise building (building)...
You can find them almost everywhere in the world and from all eras.
The tower(s) must be the main subject of the photo.
Examples:
The first photo, which is Saint Mark’s Square (with the Campanile), won’t be accepted.
The second one, where the Campanile tower is the main subject, will be accepted.
Have fun and surprise us! Photos of computer towers are excluded 😏
Have fun and surprise us! Photos of computer towers are excluded 😏
This is the place to chat about December’s theme!
I’ll start with a little TOUR of the world’s TOURS.
Of course, you can submit multiple photos of the same tower in the contest—it’s the quality of the photo that’ll be judged during voting, not just the subject!
Of course, you can submit multiple photos of the same tower in the contest—it’s the quality of the photo that’ll be judged during voting, not just the subject!
Good evening everyone,
So, it’s settled—the first idea (this book about the lush garden of a New York state parsonage, "this garden obsessed with the love this man had for his late wife." Reverend Cheney musically noting all the birdsongs, the water droplets in the watering can, the wind rushing through cloaks at the end of the 19th century) will be the theme.
Garden: A plot of land, usually enclosed, attached or not to a dwelling, planted with useful or ornamental vegetation.
So, private gardens, vegetable patches, herb gardens, botanical gardens, winter gardens with their lush greenhouses, the "hortus conclusus" of cloisters evoking the Garden of Eden, public gardens, and their extension into parks are all welcome. I’m sure I’ve forgotten some...
Photos can be posted until Monday, November 24 at midnight, following the usual rules: one per message, numbered from 1 to 3, with the location of the shot and, if you’d like, a few details.
Voting, where you explicitly assign 3 to 1 points to your top 3 photos, will take place from Tuesday, November 25 at 12:01 AM until Sunday, November 30 at midnight. The results will be announced on December 1.
Your turn! 😉
Catherine
PS: This thread is reserved for contest photos. For all other photos and conversations under the trees by the fountains, it’s here.
Good evening everyone,
This is where we chat and post non-competition photos. Happy wandering (jogging is also welcome).
See you soon.
Cat
Hi everyone!
This theme has probably been done before... but not recently, at least 😉 Doors—open, closed, of houses, castles... even if only the threshold remains. Since I’m not home, I don’t have access to my photos right now, and regarding the rules, I’ll let you refer to one of the previous contests.
Photos can be posted until Thursday the 23rd at 11:59 PM (Paris time). Voting will take place from the 24th to the 30th of October, and the results will be announced on the 31st during the day.
See you soon! 🙂
This theme has probably been done before... but not recently, at least 😉 Doors—open, closed, of houses, castles... even if only the threshold remains. Since I’m not home, I don’t have access to my photos right now, and regarding the rules, I’ll let you refer to one of the previous contests.
Photos can be posted until Thursday the 23rd at 11:59 PM (Paris time). Voting will take place from the 24th to the 30th of October, and the results will be announced on the 31st during the day.
See you soon! 🙂
Hello again!
If you'd like to post non-contest photos or chat about this month's theme, this is the place! 🙂
If you'd like to post non-contest photos or chat about this month's theme, this is the place! 🙂
Hi there, 🙂
The point of this contest isn’t to photograph Mathilde or even to frantically click the "report" button on every post in a thread.
It’s to post **road signs**!
Whether they’re official or not...
Funny or serious...
Of all shapes, all colors, in all languages...
The rules are the same as usual—I’ll let you check out the previous contests for reference. 😛
Just a quick reminder:
- Max of 3 photos per person.
- One photo per post (preferably embedded 😉) with a caption and the photo number.
Submissions close on **Monday, September 22, 2025, at 11:59 PM Paris time**.
Voting starts on **Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at 11:59 PM** (and not a second before… 😇), Paris time, and ends on **Monday, September 29, 2025, at the same time** (still Paris time).
Results will be posted on **September 30, 2025**, sometime during the day!
Ready, set, snap!
(To discuss, it’s here…)
The point of this contest isn’t to photograph Mathilde or even to frantically click the "report" button on every post in a thread.
It’s to post **road signs**!
Whether they’re official or not...
Funny or serious...
Of all shapes, all colors, in all languages...
The rules are the same as usual—I’ll let you check out the previous contests for reference. 😛
Just a quick reminder:
- Max of 3 photos per person.
- One photo per post (preferably embedded 😉) with a caption and the photo number.
Submissions close on **Monday, September 22, 2025, at 11:59 PM Paris time**.
Voting starts on **Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at 11:59 PM** (and not a second before… 😇), Paris time, and ends on **Monday, September 29, 2025, at the same time** (still Paris time).
Results will be posted on **September 30, 2025**, sometime during the day!
Ready, set, snap!
(To discuss, it’s here…)
For the contest, it's here !
Hi everyone,
Here’s the theme for August... the world’s felines.
Yep, wildlife photography! 😺
Forest cat
So, this theme isn’t exactly a "travel invitation," but coming up with a new one is quite a puzzle 😅. During February’s “white” theme discussion, we had pages of cats, so you should be inspired 😸. I won’t be restrictive—wild felines, domestic cats, and even those in zoos (though I’m not a fan) will be accepted. Plus, engravings, paintings, statues, or any other representations of felines fit the theme. The Sphinx is also welcome ;).
Practical details:
Participation: Each VF member can submit up to 3 photos, until Monday, August 25th at 11:59 PM Paris time. Each photo must be posted in a separate message, with its number (1, 2, or 3). Don’t forget to add a little explanation (comment, location, etc.).
Voting: Each VF member can vote for the 3 photos they consider the best, based on their own criteria and the theme.
Voting will take place from Tuesday, August 26th to Saturday, August 30th at 11:59 PM Paris time.
Selected photos will be ranked in order of preference: - 1st photo: 3 points - 2nd photo: 2 points - 3rd photo: 1 point
The winner is the photographer with the most points.
Results will be published on August 31st. In case of a tie, the number of first-place votes will decide. The winner will have the honor of organizing September 2025’s contest.
Photos that have already been nominated (1st, 2nd, or 3rd place) in another contest are not eligible for this one.
This thread is exclusively for contest submissions. Any discussions or comments should be posted here.
Forest catSo, this theme isn’t exactly a "travel invitation," but coming up with a new one is quite a puzzle 😅. During February’s “white” theme discussion, we had pages of cats, so you should be inspired 😸. I won’t be restrictive—wild felines, domestic cats, and even those in zoos (though I’m not a fan) will be accepted. Plus, engravings, paintings, statues, or any other representations of felines fit the theme. The Sphinx is also welcome ;).
Practical details:
Participation: Each VF member can submit up to 3 photos, until Monday, August 25th at 11:59 PM Paris time. Each photo must be posted in a separate message, with its number (1, 2, or 3). Don’t forget to add a little explanation (comment, location, etc.).
Voting: Each VF member can vote for the 3 photos they consider the best, based on their own criteria and the theme.
Voting will take place from Tuesday, August 26th to Saturday, August 30th at 11:59 PM Paris time.
Selected photos will be ranked in order of preference: - 1st photo: 3 points - 2nd photo: 2 points - 3rd photo: 1 point
The winner is the photographer with the most points.
Results will be published on August 31st. In case of a tie, the number of first-place votes will decide. The winner will have the honor of organizing September 2025’s contest.
Photos that have already been nominated (1st, 2nd, or 3rd place) in another contest are not eligible for this one.
This thread is exclusively for contest submissions. Any discussions or comments should be posted here.
This is where you can chat about all things feline.
Here’s a beautiful specimen already:
Hi everyone,
This month’s contest theme is WOOD. Wood as a plant material—roots, trunks, branches that make up a tree. Dead or alive, splinters and knots. Sawdust too. Firewood, from the woodshed to the hearth. Wood as a crafting material and all the things it can become: from a spoon to a violin, a boat to a stave church, and so much more—way too long to list! 😉
Technical details:
1. Each of you can post up to 3 photos. One photo per message, numbered 1 to 3. Along with the shot, feel free to share a few written details—location, context, anecdote, or photography technique. Photos can be submitted until Tuesday, July 22 at midnight, Milan time.
2. Voting will take place from Wednesday, July 23 at 00:00 until Tuesday, July 29 at midnight. All forum members can vote for their 3 favorite photos, listing the photographer’s name and the photo number in order of preference: 3 points for first place, 2 for second, and 1 for third.
3. Results will be announced on Wednesday, July 30 during the day. In case of a tie, the number of first-place votes will decide. Photos already featured on a podium are not eligible to compete.
The winner will have the special privilege of organizing August’s contest.
This thread is reserved for contest photos. For other wood-themed photos and general discussions, head here.
Alright, your turn! 😛
Catherine
This month’s contest theme is WOOD. Wood as a plant material—roots, trunks, branches that make up a tree. Dead or alive, splinters and knots. Sawdust too. Firewood, from the woodshed to the hearth. Wood as a crafting material and all the things it can become: from a spoon to a violin, a boat to a stave church, and so much more—way too long to list! 😉
Technical details:
1. Each of you can post up to 3 photos. One photo per message, numbered 1 to 3. Along with the shot, feel free to share a few written details—location, context, anecdote, or photography technique. Photos can be submitted until Tuesday, July 22 at midnight, Milan time.
2. Voting will take place from Wednesday, July 23 at 00:00 until Tuesday, July 29 at midnight. All forum members can vote for their 3 favorite photos, listing the photographer’s name and the photo number in order of preference: 3 points for first place, 2 for second, and 1 for third.
3. Results will be announced on Wednesday, July 30 during the day. In case of a tie, the number of first-place votes will decide. Photos already featured on a podium are not eligible to compete.
The winner will have the special privilege of organizing August’s contest.
This thread is reserved for contest photos. For other wood-themed photos and general discussions, head here.
Alright, your turn! 😛
Catherine
All the side discussions about the contest happen here.
The theme for June is: A SERIES
"A series is a set of coherent images that share several common points while still being different from one another."
In 3 photos, posted simultaneously in the same message, I’d like you to tell me a little story with a few words. You’re allowed 2 series.
They can be narrative or thematic. For example: 3 shots representing 3 professions, 3 places of worship, 3 market stalls, 3 trains... the ideas are endless—whether in the same place or in different countries... or 3 images of the same place, photographed from 3 different angles, under 3 different lights... or 3 images where the predominant color is the same... Narrative and theme can, of course, overlap.
Practical details:
Participation Each VF member can submit up to 2 series, until Saturday, June 21 at 11:59 PM Paris time. Each series of 3 photos must be presented in a single message, with its number indicated (series 1, series 2).
Voting: Each VF member can vote for the 3 series they consider the best, based on their own criteria and the theme.
Voting will take place from Saturday, June 21 at midnight until Saturday, June 28 at 11:59 PM Paris time.
The selected series will be ranked in order of preference: - 1st series: 3 points - 2nd: 2 points - 3rd: 1 point
The winner is the author of the series with the most points.
Results will be published on June 29 during the day. In case of a tie, the number of first-place votes will decide. The winner will have the honor of organizing July 2025’s contest.
Photos that have won (1st, 2nd, or 3rd place) in another VF contest are not eligible for this one.
This thread is exclusively for series submitted to the contest. All discussions, comments, and other chatter should take place in this thread.
...................................................................
Narrative: In Bali, I took a cooking class. We went to the market to shop with the teacher. We cleaned and prepped the ingredients to make, among other things, a lovely salad.
...........................................................................
Narrative and thematic: I really loved this place 30 km from Essaouira. A little souk "just as it is," as they say. The souk of Ida Ougourd.
...........................................................................
Thematic: Green in nature. The green of tea plantations in Munnar, a bamboo forest in Les Landes, and a park in Tokyo.
In 3 photos, posted simultaneously in the same message, I’d like you to tell me a little story with a few words. You’re allowed 2 series.
They can be narrative or thematic. For example: 3 shots representing 3 professions, 3 places of worship, 3 market stalls, 3 trains... the ideas are endless—whether in the same place or in different countries... or 3 images of the same place, photographed from 3 different angles, under 3 different lights... or 3 images where the predominant color is the same... Narrative and theme can, of course, overlap.
Practical details:
Participation Each VF member can submit up to 2 series, until Saturday, June 21 at 11:59 PM Paris time. Each series of 3 photos must be presented in a single message, with its number indicated (series 1, series 2).
Voting: Each VF member can vote for the 3 series they consider the best, based on their own criteria and the theme.
Voting will take place from Saturday, June 21 at midnight until Saturday, June 28 at 11:59 PM Paris time.
The selected series will be ranked in order of preference: - 1st series: 3 points - 2nd: 2 points - 3rd: 1 point
The winner is the author of the series with the most points.
Results will be published on June 29 during the day. In case of a tie, the number of first-place votes will decide. The winner will have the honor of organizing July 2025’s contest.
Photos that have won (1st, 2nd, or 3rd place) in another VF contest are not eligible for this one.
This thread is exclusively for series submitted to the contest. All discussions, comments, and other chatter should take place in this thread.
...................................................................
Narrative: In Bali, I took a cooking class. We went to the market to shop with the teacher. We cleaned and prepped the ingredients to make, among other things, a lovely salad.
...........................................................................
Narrative and thematic: I really loved this place 30 km from Essaouira. A little souk "just as it is," as they say. The souk of Ida Ougourd.
...........................................................................
Thematic: Green in nature. The green of tea plantations in Munnar, a bamboo forest in Les Landes, and a park in Tokyo.
Here we can chat, have fun, ask questions, post off-topic photos...
Hope you'll like this theme 🙂
The contest is here
Here’s the theme for the lovely month of May—no worries, it won’t be lilies of the valley! 😄
This month’s theme is: “Reflection(s)” This leaves a pretty wide scope: reflections in water, of course, but also in windows, on buildings... I’ll leave it to your imagination, but the reflection should be clearly visible.
If this theme has been used before, it doesn’t matter. It’s getting tricky to find new themes that can attract as many participants as possible.
I’m currently in northern Finland and don’t have access to my hard drives, so I’ll add a few photos when I return to France. Here’s just one I took with my smartphone yesterday late afternoon:
Practical details:
Participation: Each VF member can submit up to 3 photos, until Monday, May 26 at 11:59 PM Paris time. Each photo must be posted in a separate message, with its number (1, 2, or 3). Don’t forget to add a little explanation (comment, location, etc.).
Voting: Each VF member can vote for the 3 photos they consider the best, based on their own criteria and the theme.
Voting will take place from Tuesday, May 27 to Saturday, May 31 at 11:59 PM Paris time.
The selected photos will be ranked in order of preference: - 1st photo: 3 points - 2nd: 2 points - 3rd: 1 point
The winner is the author of the photo with the most points.
Results will be published on June 1. In case of a tie, the number of first-place votes will decide. The winner will have the honor of organizing the June 2025 contest.
Photos that have already been nominated (1st, 2nd, or 3rd) in another contest are not eligible for this one.
This thread is exclusively for photos submitted to the contest. Any discussions or comments should be posted in the following thread: https://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=10707526;a=10707526
This month’s theme is: “Reflection(s)” This leaves a pretty wide scope: reflections in water, of course, but also in windows, on buildings... I’ll leave it to your imagination, but the reflection should be clearly visible.
If this theme has been used before, it doesn’t matter. It’s getting tricky to find new themes that can attract as many participants as possible.
I’m currently in northern Finland and don’t have access to my hard drives, so I’ll add a few photos when I return to France. Here’s just one I took with my smartphone yesterday late afternoon:
Practical details:
Participation: Each VF member can submit up to 3 photos, until Monday, May 26 at 11:59 PM Paris time. Each photo must be posted in a separate message, with its number (1, 2, or 3). Don’t forget to add a little explanation (comment, location, etc.).
Voting: Each VF member can vote for the 3 photos they consider the best, based on their own criteria and the theme.
Voting will take place from Tuesday, May 27 to Saturday, May 31 at 11:59 PM Paris time.
The selected photos will be ranked in order of preference: - 1st photo: 3 points - 2nd: 2 points - 3rd: 1 point
The winner is the author of the photo with the most points.
Results will be published on June 1. In case of a tie, the number of first-place votes will decide. The winner will have the honor of organizing the June 2025 contest.
Photos that have already been nominated (1st, 2nd, or 3rd) in another contest are not eligible for this one.
This thread is exclusively for photos submitted to the contest. Any discussions or comments should be posted in the following thread: https://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=10707526;a=10707526
This is the place for chit-chat on this month’s theme—reflections! I’m sure you’ve got some amazing ones to share. 😄