A Series: June 2025 Photo Contest Theme
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A Series: June 2025 Photo Contest Theme

by Kate

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Kate
GlobetrotterBéziers · 9,322 posts
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.

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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.







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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.



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".
MO Montagnard74 Globetrotter ·
I’ll kick things off! 😉

Series 1:

The opening ceremony happened, and we were blown away.

. Every evening, there was the cauldron



Then came the closing ceremony



And we lived these 2024 Olympics! to the fullest
"Le véritable voyage de découverte ne consiste pas à chercher de nouveaux paysages, mais à avoir de nouveaux yeux." Marcel Proust
KO Kola Globetrotter ·
One, two, three. Three times three. Three, six, nine. Is the count correct?





ME Megapixel Veteran ·
My different ways of traveling: .Ferry trip on the Brahmaputra River in INDIA, ASSAM province.



4x4 trip crossing the Mui River, a tributary of the OMO River in southern Ethiopia.



Bus trip in Nicaragua to San Juan.

"Le Couvre-Chef dans le monde": https://s.joomeo.com/5ca229f63ee13 "Les volcans dans le monde" février 2020 https://s.joomeo.com/5e498cbf3d18a Fais de ta vie un rêve, et d'un rêve, une réalité. (Antoine de Saint-Exupéry)
AL Aleph240758 Veteran ·
Here we go! Three Aragonese chimneys. 1 2 3
Qui a l'habitude de voyager sait qu'il vient toujours un moment où il faut partir... Paulo Coelho
KO Kola Globetrotter ·
Nature is a fabulous artist, a creator of wonders, here in Brittany. (Photos untouched)

Sand, wind,

Plants, stagnant water...

Sand, seaweed, salt water
UN UnaMilanese Veteran ·
Good evening Kate, and everyone

Series 1

Alone? No, many! There....

The lakes of Pinter, Aosta Valley







Catherine
By this, and this only, we have existed. Which is not to be found in our obituaries. (T.S. Eliot)
TI Timouss Globetrotter ·
Series No. 1: The Hill of Birds (Caen) – Life and Death of a Rose

Photo No. 1: Buds



Photo No. 2: In Full Glory



Photo No. 3: Decay

UN UnaMilanese Veteran ·
Series 2

Fascinated

Milan, Khiva, Samarkand



Catherine
By this, and this only, we have existed. Which is not to be found in our obituaries. (T.S. Eliot)
DO Dolma Globetrotter ·
Series 1

A little road winding through the fields I stroll along, taking my time And as the days go by, this thought comes to me Maybe the harvest will be good this year...





un chemin et la caresse du vent, alors je pars en voyage...
LI LillieoneFE Veteran ·
" ce ne peut être que la fin du monde en avançant " A.Rimbaud
AT Attila Globetrotter ·
Series 1:

A country without cows is like a meal without cheese. Something essential is missing!

These animals turn out to be photogenic, often docile, and aren’t the type to stand you up like that 🏴‍☠️ leopard.

So I’m sharing a few specimens I’ve come across during my walks here and there...

On the trails of the Pantanal (Brazil)



On the paths of Cotopaxi (Ecuador)



On Austrian roads

Ponts du monde : concours de photos amical de juillet 2026 Rubrique Jeux Voyages C'est le moment de poster vos meilleurs clichés !
PO Poste42 Veteran ·




Series 1

Theme: the windmill

First one: in Rhoddes Second one: in Nessebar Third one: in Cagliari (beautiful but not entirely)
HE Herodotos Regular ·
Series 1

"Homo Touristicus"





https://www.myatlas.com/Herodote
HE Herodotos Regular ·
Series No. 2

The coffee ceremony, a symbol of Ethiopian hospitality.

The ritual is always led by a woman. The coffee beans are first roasted in a small pan over a charcoal brazier. The hostess then lets us smell the delicious aroma of the roasted beans.



After meticulously grinding them, she brews the coffee three times in a clay carafe. At the same time, she burns incense, which spreads a sweet fragrance.



Finally, she carefully pours the drink into each cup after rinsing them with a precise gesture. This coffee is very strong, and its bitter taste can be softened with sugar or honey. Traditionally, you’re invited to accept all three cups offered.



Enjoy! !
https://www.myatlas.com/Herodote
AT Attila Globetrotter ·
Series 2: Hiking in Aubrac

Spring is coming to an end, and the highland pastures are green and in bloom. We’re hiking under the rays of a long-awaited sun, watched over by a few herds.



The fields were meticulously combed during the narcissus harvest, but a few flowers won’t end up in the perfumers’ workshop.



A buron is slowly transforming into a second home for two-legged creatures craving silence and preserved spaces.



Will an aligot be waiting for me at the end of the trail?
Ponts du monde : concours de photos amical de juillet 2026 Rubrique Jeux Voyages C'est le moment de poster vos meilleurs clichés !
PO Poste42 Veteran ·




Series #2 The telephone

Photo #1: Public phone in Germany.

Photo #2: Public phone in Italy.

Photo #3: Phone booth but without the phone in France. A relic.
SO Solene40 Globetrotter ·
Hey Kate and everyone! 😊

I’ll admit I didn’t think too hard about this one, but the theme you picked is perfect for paying a final tribute to Kenya’s vibrant diversity 🌍✨

So here’s Series 1:





Le monde est comme un miroir, si tu lui souris, il te sourit aussi!
RO Rouquine38 Globetrotter ·
Since we're on the topic of animals—cows and dogs—in this discussion, here’s my first wildlife-themed series.

When the griffon vulture lands near us for a grooming session in southern Spain, cameras start clicking like crazy.

Series 1:

Drying its wings



Preening its feathers



Cleaning its chest



Now it’s ready to go find its mate...
"Voyager est un triple plaisir : l'attente, l'éblouissement et le souvenir." Ilka Chase
GI Girardinpho Veteran ·
Hello everyone,

A little trip to Tanzania

Series 1

Buffalo quenching their thirst....

A lioness launching an attack...

It’s a stampede!

We’ll never know exactly how the story ends!
Nathalie

Photos et carnets de voyage : http://www.girardinphoto.net
DO Dolma Globetrotter ·
Series #2

When a road in Aubrac, the port of Le Havre, and the mountains of the Basque Country take a mischievous delight in letting themselves be sketched by the mist...





un chemin et la caresse du vent, alors je pars en voyage...
KA Kate Globetrotter ·
Congrats to everyone—great photos and the theme was well respected! Final stretch: you’ve still got a week to share your images with us. And just a reminder, you can post 2 series! :)
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".
MO Montagnard74 Globetrotter ·
Series 2: "Through the Spyglass"

In 2023 in Costa Rica, guides were all using tripod-mounted binoculars that let you take amazing zooms with just a smartphone! My series featuring 3 animals typical of the country.

Sloth

Anteater in the trees

Quetzal, of course! !
"Le véritable voyage de découverte ne consiste pas à chercher de nouveaux paysages, mais à avoir de nouveaux yeux." Marcel Proust
XR Xrctn Veteran ·
Hey Kate... what a great innovation!

Right now I’m in Champagne, looking at the vineyards, visiting the cellars, and tasting the results... Cheers!





https://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=6884794;a=6884794
RO Rouquine38 Globetrotter ·
Series 2: Artisan crafts in Vietnam

In the villages south of Hanoi, small traditional trades still exist.

This woman is making a conical hat on her doorstep.



This young woman is weaving rattan baskets in a small workshop.



This man is shaping small pottery pieces on his wheel.

"Voyager est un triple plaisir : l'attente, l'éblouissement et le souvenir." Ilka Chase
MA Masterpo Globetrotter ·
Series 1 Photographers with an *e*!

Tsukiji Hongan-ji, Tokyo, 2015

Hochstrahlbrunnen, Vienna, 2017

Arsenale, Venice, 2022
LI LillieoneFE Veteran ·
" ce ne peut être que la fin du monde en avançant " A.Rimbaud
KA Kate Globetrotter ·
Once you’ve finished dancing to the rhythm of the Fête de la Musique, you can start voting! 🎉
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".
SO Solene40 Globetrotter ·
Since no one dared to go for the classic, I’ll just drop this here right before the bell 😄

Series 2: variation on the same theme by the Indian Ocean



Le monde est comme un miroir, si tu lui souris, il te sourit aussi!
UN UnaMilanese Veteran ·
Hi!

Dolma 2: 3 points No hesitation—once I saw this series, I knew it’d be on my podium. "It’s the uncertainty that charms us; everything becomes marvelous in the mist." (O. Wilde)

The rest is trickier. I have to say I prefer photos that flow without text breaking up my view of the overall image.

So: Solène 1: 2 points Xrtcn 1: 1 point.

Have a great summer, everyone!

Catherine
By this, and this only, we have existed. Which is not to be found in our obituaries. (T.S. Eliot)
TA Taamaden Veteran ·
My votes:

3 points: Rouquine38 – series 1 (Grooming the griffon vulture)

2 points: Solene40 – series 1 (Kenya’s colorful diversity)

1 point: Attila – series 2 (Hiking in Aubrac)

I would’ve loved to see on the podium too: Dolma – series 2 (This year’s harvest might be good) and UnaMilanese – series 2 (Fascinated)

hgb
ME Megapixel Veteran ·
Hi Kate, My vote for JUNE: 3 points to Rouquine38 "eagle" 2 points to Dolma "the wheat" 1 point to UnaMilanese "the yellow flowers" JULIE
"Le Couvre-Chef dans le monde": https://s.joomeo.com/5ca229f63ee13 "Les volcans dans le monde" février 2020 https://s.joomeo.com/5e498cbf3d18a Fais de ta vie un rêve, et d'un rêve, une réalité. (Antoine de Saint-Exupéry)
XR Xrctn Veteran ·
As far as I'm concerned, I found the idea of series really interesting. 3 points UnaMilanese-2 (fascinated) 2 points Herodotos-2 (coffee ceremony) 1 point Kola-1 (3x3) See you next time!
https://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=6884794;a=6884794
PO Poste42 Veteran ·
My votes

Montagnard74: series 1: 3 points for the great sports celebration

Herodotos: series 2: 2 points

Dolma: series 2: 1 point
AT Attila Globetrotter ·
Vote of the month:

UnaMinalese 2: 🙂🙂🙂 Rouquine 38 2: 🙂🙂 Xrctn 1:🙂
Ponts du monde : concours de photos amical de juillet 2026 Rubrique Jeux Voyages C'est le moment de poster vos meilleurs clichés !
KA Kate Globetrotter ·
Hi everyone,

This is the toughest part: voting!

For their poetry, lightness, and coherence, I’ve chosen these 3 series:

UnaMilanese, series 1, 3 points Dolma, series 2, 2 points Solene40, series 2, 1 point

This doesn’t mean the others aren’t worth your attention—it’s just that my top 3 have that little something extra that really spoke to me. For other qualities or the questions they raise, every participant’s images are absolutely interesting.
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".
GI Girardinpho Veteran ·
Hi,

Here’s my vote:

Rouquine38 series 1, three points ⭐️⭐️⭐️

UnaMilanese series 2, two points ⭐️⭐️

Kola series 1, one point ⭐️
Nathalie

Photos et carnets de voyage : http://www.girardinphoto.net
JO Jojoone1 Globetrotter ·
For once, the variety of choices offered doesn’t even let me be sure my pick is really mine—go figure...

Kola series 1: 3 points. For the arithmetic, the expeditiousness, and the clinical efficiency. Herodotos series 2: 2 points. For the academic approach, the pedagogy, and the strict adherence to the theme. Solène series 2: 1 point. For the colorization, the pastels, and the beauty.
« Tout le monde s'interroge sur comment laisser une meilleure planète à nos enfants, mais on devrait plutôt penser à laisser de meilleurs enfants pour notre planète. » Clint Eastwood
MA Maevita Veteran ·
Hi everyone,

Congrats and thanks for all these beautiful photos.

Here’s my vote:

UnaMilanese, series 2, 3 points Dolma, series 2 2 points Solène40, series 2 1 point

A big thank you to Kate for organizing this and for such an unusual theme.
DO Dolma Globetrotter ·
Oh, it's so hard to choose!

Here are my 3 favorites—no specific "theme," just that *little something* that makes all the difference.

UnaMilanese – Series 2, fascinated 🙂🙂🙂

Kola – Series 2, nature as art 🙂🙂

Herodotos – Series 2, tea ceremony 🙂
un chemin et la caresse du vent, alors je pars en voyage...
RI RichardXI Regular ·
Hello everyone, Here’s my vote for the "Series" photo challenge...

3 pts: Unamilanese series 2 ( Fascinated ) 2 pts: Dolma series 2 ( Mist ) 1 pt: Rouquine series 1 ( Vulture )

Have a great day, everyone.
HE Herodotos Regular ·
In the end, my choice is pretty simple because, in my opinion, there aren’t many true series in this session.

Kola, series 1 ❤️❤️❤️ You can’t get better than this for a series within a series!

Lillieone, series 2 ❤️❤️ A well-paced series. No surprise, we’re in Marciac! (Though I still prefer the blue version. To each their own...)

Rouquine38, series 1 ❤️ You can really see the talent of this wildlife photography expert here.

I would’ve loved to vote for Voyajou’s jeweler. That little story really amused me. The author probably doesn’t want to organize the next contest! 😉
https://www.myatlas.com/Herodote
RO Rouquine38 Globetrotter ·
Here's my vote for "series"

3 points : Dolma series 2 - The Mist, I love these vibes

2 points: UnaMilanese series 2 - Fascinated, great take on the phones

1 point: Herodotos series 2 - The coffee ceremony
"Voyager est un triple plaisir : l'attente, l'éblouissement et le souvenir." Ilka Chase
TI Timouss Globetrotter ·
Hi, Photo #1: 3 points: Dolma-The Mist Photo #2: 2 points: Rouquine 38-The Vulture Photo #3: 1 point: Solène 40-Indian Ocean
LI LillieoneFE Veteran ·
" ce ne peut être que la fin du monde en avançant " A.Rimbaud
SO Solene40 Globetrotter ·
Hello everyone!

First off, a big thank you to Herodotos for the super helpful slideshow 👍😊

My votes:

Rouquine 38, series 2, 3 points Because it’s important to capture beautiful trades that are disappearing

Attila, series 2, 2 points Because I love the countryside, and it’s perfectly illustrated here

Dolma, series 2, 1 point I’m usually not a fan of black and white, but these three images together create such a beautiful atmosphere

Have a great Sunday, and see you soon!

Christelle
Le monde est comme un miroir, si tu lui souris, il te sourit aussi!
HE Herodotos Regular ·
Ding ding! ⏰

Voting will take place from Saturday, June 21 at midnight to Saturday, June 28 at 11:59 PM, Paris time.

- 😛
https://www.myatlas.com/Herodote
HE Herodotos Regular ·
thanks to Herodotos for the slideshow

And thanks for the thanks! 🙂
https://www.myatlas.com/Herodote
KA Kate Globetrotter ·
I'm on the go with spotty connection, results will be posted by the end of the day! :)
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".
MO Montagnard74 Globetrotter ·
I'm on the go, connection's spotty, results will be posted by end of day 🙂

Oops! Same here, I totally missed the voting time.

"Le véritable voyage de découverte ne consiste pas à chercher de nouveaux paysages, mais à avoir de nouveaux yeux." Marcel Proust
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A discussion thread for this contest is open HERE: The photorama can be found HERE
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Muriel18 4 months ago · Sinforosa
February contest theme: lakes and ponds around the world
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…
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Rouquine38 5 months ago · UnaMilanese
Waterways Around the World: January 2026 Photo Contest
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
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Gaura 6 months ago · Rouquine38
One or More Towers: December Photo Contest
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 😏
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Gaura 6 months ago
December Photo Contest Discussion: One or Multiple Shots of Towers
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!
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UnaMilanese 7 months ago · Attila
World Gardens and Parks – November 2025 Photo Contest


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.
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Muriel18 8 months ago · Montagnard74
October Photo Contest Theme: Doors
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! 🙂
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Attila 10 months ago · Rouquine38
September 2025 Photo Contest: I Signal, You Signal, We Signal – Get Your Signs Ready!
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…)
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Rouquine38 10 months ago
World's Felines: August 2025 Photo Contest
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.
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UnaMilanese 12 months ago · Rouquine38
Wood in all its forms – July 2025 photography contest
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
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Rouquine38 last year · Dolma
Reflections: Theme for the May 2025 Contest
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
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