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June 2026 Theme Thread: Such a Beautiful Landscape
by Philippebrg
Translated into English.
In the mountains of Phrae Province, northern Thailand.
Hi,
You didn’t specify whether urban landscapes were allowed?
You didn’t specify whether urban landscapes were allowed?
No, I’d rather not—we’ll stick closer to nature, I think the topic is already pretty "open." It could be the subject of another contest.
I think the topic is already well "open"
You could’ve made it more challenging by specifying: “no human trace.” 😉 I had the chance to try it in another contest—it’s really not easy with the fence in the background, agricultural tracks, the stone wall, etc.
You could’ve made it more challenging by specifying: “no human trace.” 😉 I had the chance to try it in another contest—it’s really not easy with the fence in the background, agricultural tracks, the stone wall, etc.
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these are details that don’t necessarily ruin the scenery. Let’s leave it as is...😉
Can we suggest landscapes with houses?
I’m thinking of one of my photos showing a palm grove in Morocco with its little adobe town below.
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Of course! As long as the village doesn’t overpower the whole photo. Often, foreign elements help highlight the landscapes.
To complement my photo 1, here’s the approach:
The land you can see is Procida. To port, Capri, where Titus fled from Rome.
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The land you can see is Procida. To port, Capri, where Titus fled from Rome.
Catherine
By this, and this only, we have existed. Which is not to be found in our obituaries. (T.S. Eliot)
Nighttime view of the Thar Desert from the berth of a sleeper bus in southern Rajasthan, near the Gujarat border.Icelandic Landscapes:
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Landscapes of northern Chile:
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The Swabian Jura (in German: Schwäbische Alb), a mid-mountain landscape in southern Germany, between Stuttgart and Lake Constance. This region is known for its karst topography, numerous waterfalls and caves, deep river valleys, vast forests, unique rock formations, and historic castles (the Hohenzollerns)... I live "on the edge of" the Swabian Jura... (20 km from this photo)
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No, I’d rather not—I think we’ll stick closer to nature. I feel like the topic is already pretty "open." Maybe it could be the subject of another contest.
For example, do you think this kind of photo is too urban for the theme?
For example, do you think this kind of photo is too urban for the theme?
I think the answer to your question is a no-brainer...
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No, I’d rather not—we’ll stick closer to nature, I think the topic is already pretty "open." It could be the subject of another contest.
For example, do you think this kind of photo is too urban for the theme?
Yeah, a bit too much... But it’s still really beautiful.
For example, do you think this kind of photo is too urban for the theme?
Yeah, a bit too much... But it’s still really beautiful.
Oh, I recognize Udaipur 😉😎 One of my (many) favorite spots in India !
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Same, Udaipur is still somewhere my favorite place in India.
Oh well, I’ll look for more natural landscapes...
Oh well, I’ll look for more natural landscapes...
The Alps in Central Switzerland. The Susten Pass, 46 km long, connects the Hasli Valley in the Bernese Oberland to the canton of Uri. Stunning views, a bit of snow on the highest peaks, tunnels, and waterfalls. Climbing the alpine pass under your own power and feeling the wind whistle in your ears on the descent—there’s no better thrill for a road cyclist.Hery
Hi there,
You really have no idea what a “such beautiful landscape” is? Hard to believe. I think P.’s three photos speak for themselves and don’t need any extra explanation. No need to make a big deal out of it...
In the classic sense, we mostly understand it as wild nature outside urban areas; connotations like nature, beauty, harmony, vastness, and solitude play a big role. So, landscapes that fit into a canon of what’s worth seeing and protecting (since they’re often threatened by wind turbines, deforestation, etc.). However, for a long time now, we’ve also talked about urban and industrial landscapes, beyond rural areas, idylls, and nostalgia for nature.
Many people are fascinated, for example, by deserts or Antarctica. Or by high mountains. By shifting dunes or mystical rock formations, and so on. Ultimately, features that can shape a landscape. But a lot of these landscapes are mainly amazing for tourists—just so they can say they’ve been there. They’re not really welcoming places to live, though. And some landscapes are stunning from above but not necessarily when you’re right in the middle of them.
Take another look at P.’s photos and Attila’s too to get a better idea!
hgb
You really have no idea what a “such beautiful landscape” is? Hard to believe. I think P.’s three photos speak for themselves and don’t need any extra explanation. No need to make a big deal out of it...
In the classic sense, we mostly understand it as wild nature outside urban areas; connotations like nature, beauty, harmony, vastness, and solitude play a big role. So, landscapes that fit into a canon of what’s worth seeing and protecting (since they’re often threatened by wind turbines, deforestation, etc.). However, for a long time now, we’ve also talked about urban and industrial landscapes, beyond rural areas, idylls, and nostalgia for nature.
Many people are fascinated, for example, by deserts or Antarctica. Or by high mountains. By shifting dunes or mystical rock formations, and so on. Ultimately, features that can shape a landscape. But a lot of these landscapes are mainly amazing for tourists—just so they can say they’ve been there. They’re not really welcoming places to live, though. And some landscapes are stunning from above but not necessarily when you’re right in the middle of them.
Take another look at P.’s photos and Attila’s too to get a better idea!
hgb
Hello,
Your reaction is really strange—I don’t see where you got the idea that I was making a big deal out of this...
I simply asked the thread starter to clarify whether urban landscapes were accepted so we wouldn’t go off-topic. That request doesn’t seem unreasonable at all. I’m a geography teacher and can assure you that a landscape isn’t *just* natural. An urban landscape is just as much a landscape and can even be "so beautiful."
Your classic definition doesn’t reflect any reality beyond your very subjective opinion. For proof, here’s the much more objective Larousse definition: 1. A spatial expanse, natural or transformed by humans, that has a certain visual or functional identity: Forest, urban, or industrial landscape. 2. The overall view from a given point: From my window, the landscape is rooftops and chimneys.
Philippebrg did post a photo as an example, but that initial image doesn’t necessarily represent the full diversity of the theme. He clarified things because it’s his theme, and that’s great. I don’t think he felt like I was making a big deal out of my question.
And honestly, your reaction is even more surprising given that you started a weird debate about the definition of stairs and ladders in the last theme—which was *way* less ambiguous...
Let’s just say you must’ve woken up on the wrong side of the bed this morning and will probably see my comment in a different light later.
Many people are fascinated, for example, by deserts or Antarctica. Or even high mountains. By shifting dunes or mystical rock formations, etc. etc. In the end, features that shape a landscape. But a lot of these landscapes are mostly amazing for tourists, so they can say they’ve been there. They aren’t exactly welcoming to live in, though. And some landscapes are stunning from above—but not necessarily when you’re right in the middle of them.
Oh, really? Well, that’s news to me!
Happy photographing!
Your reaction is really strange—I don’t see where you got the idea that I was making a big deal out of this...
I simply asked the thread starter to clarify whether urban landscapes were accepted so we wouldn’t go off-topic. That request doesn’t seem unreasonable at all. I’m a geography teacher and can assure you that a landscape isn’t *just* natural. An urban landscape is just as much a landscape and can even be "so beautiful."
Your classic definition doesn’t reflect any reality beyond your very subjective opinion. For proof, here’s the much more objective Larousse definition: 1. A spatial expanse, natural or transformed by humans, that has a certain visual or functional identity: Forest, urban, or industrial landscape. 2. The overall view from a given point: From my window, the landscape is rooftops and chimneys.
Philippebrg did post a photo as an example, but that initial image doesn’t necessarily represent the full diversity of the theme. He clarified things because it’s his theme, and that’s great. I don’t think he felt like I was making a big deal out of my question.
And honestly, your reaction is even more surprising given that you started a weird debate about the definition of stairs and ladders in the last theme—which was *way* less ambiguous...
Let’s just say you must’ve woken up on the wrong side of the bed this morning and will probably see my comment in a different light later.
Many people are fascinated, for example, by deserts or Antarctica. Or even high mountains. By shifting dunes or mystical rock formations, etc. etc. In the end, features that shape a landscape. But a lot of these landscapes are mostly amazing for tourists, so they can say they’ve been there. They aren’t exactly welcoming to live in, though. And some landscapes are stunning from above—but not necessarily when you’re right in the middle of them.
Oh, really? Well, that’s news to me!
Happy photographing!
You really have no idea what a "such beautiful landscape" is? Hard to believe. I think P.’s three photos speak for themselves and need no further explanation. And no need to make a big deal out of it...
What a surprising response! You have your own idea of "such a beautiful landscape," which, thankfully, isn’t everyone’s🙁 For example, I find that the paved road in "your" Swiss landscape ruins its "natural" side. I prefer Pagaljavab’s Indian urban landscape.
Unless you don’t quite grasp the meaning of that phrase, it seems like *you’re* the one making a big deal out of it.😏
What a surprising response! You have your own idea of "such a beautiful landscape," which, thankfully, isn’t everyone’s🙁 For example, I find that the paved road in "your" Swiss landscape ruins its "natural" side. I prefer Pagaljavab’s Indian urban landscape.
Unless you don’t quite grasp the meaning of that phrase, it seems like *you’re* the one making a big deal out of it.😏
Unless you don’t exactly know what this expression means, it seems like you’re the one here making a big deal out of it.
I almost added it to my message—thanks! I guess people who make a big deal out of things end up seeing drama everywhere 😄
"Making a big deal out of it"—now there’s a great future photo contest theme!
I almost added it to my message—thanks! I guess people who make a big deal out of things end up seeing drama everywhere 😄
"Making a big deal out of it"—now there’s a great future photo contest theme!
Clever, that staircase that seems to lead nowhere but actually takes you to the top step of the podium. 😉
In Lesotho, The Kingdom in the Sky. It's the only country where the entire territory sits above 1,400 meters.
In Lesotho, The Kingdom in the Sky. It's the only country where the entire territory sits above 1,400 meters.
Gorgeous, it would definitely fit in the contest.....
I’ve come to the conclusion that people who make a huge deal out of things end up seeing drama everywhere 😄 "Making a huge deal out of it"—now there’s a great future photo contest theme!
Speaking of which, I wanted to suggest to Pagal and Jean-Michel A Dish of Corsican Mussels:
- Corsican mussels from Diana Pond - Thin slices of Prisutu (Corsican cured ham) - Sauce made with Corsican sheep’s cheese and little bacon bits
With that, you forget EVERYTHING—even photo contests... 😉
Enjoy your meal!
(Restaurant Le Listincu, at Col du Listincone near Ajaccio—a place to discover)
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If we go back to the contest description:
I suggest we share the beauty of the outside world through landscape photos. Whether they're desert, sea, countryside, or mountain scenes, with or without other elements (people, buildings, animals...), they should make us want to dive in.
It seemed clear that landscapes should mainly feature nature ???
Secondary elements are explicitly mentioned: animals, people, buildings—and they’re optional.
That said, I get that it’s trickier for some participants, like those focusing more on people or cities—those are tough for me.😉
(But food, now that I can do! !)
I suggest we share the beauty of the outside world through landscape photos. Whether they're desert, sea, countryside, or mountain scenes, with or without other elements (people, buildings, animals...), they should make us want to dive in.
It seemed clear that landscapes should mainly feature nature ???
Secondary elements are explicitly mentioned: animals, people, buildings—and they’re optional.
That said, I get that it’s trickier for some participants, like those focusing more on people or cities—those are tough for me.😉
(But food, now that I can do! !)
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with or without the presence of other elements (characters, buildings
From there, it’s totally possible to imagine that Philippebrg opened the theme with landscapes that include... buildings, right? I also think that the collective imagination tends to mistakenly assume a landscape is fundamentally natural (see the Larousse definition I attached). That’s why I don’t agree with those who say the theme’s title made it so obvious.
Anyway, I was just asking. The photo of Udaipur I suggested still has a natural background despite the buildings in front. And considering the real definition of "landscape," I really don’t see anything outrageous about my request! That’s what the discussion thread is for. What a fuss over a perfectly legitimate question! 😅
Besides, I understand it’s harder for some participants—like me, since topics focused on people or cities are tough.
It wasn’t so much about difficulty as making sure I wasn’t off-topic! Given my photography skills, it doesn’t matter—everything’s hard for me anyway! 😂
(But food, now that’s my thing! LOL)
We’re on the same page.
From there, it’s totally possible to imagine that Philippebrg opened the theme with landscapes that include... buildings, right? I also think that the collective imagination tends to mistakenly assume a landscape is fundamentally natural (see the Larousse definition I attached). That’s why I don’t agree with those who say the theme’s title made it so obvious.
Anyway, I was just asking. The photo of Udaipur I suggested still has a natural background despite the buildings in front. And considering the real definition of "landscape," I really don’t see anything outrageous about my request! That’s what the discussion thread is for. What a fuss over a perfectly legitimate question! 😅
Besides, I understand it’s harder for some participants—like me, since topics focused on people or cities are tough.
It wasn’t so much about difficulty as making sure I wasn’t off-topic! Given my photography skills, it doesn’t matter—everything’s hard for me anyway! 😂
(But food, now that’s my thing! LOL)
We’re on the same page.
Actually, I wanted to suggest to Pagal and Jean-Michel a "Un Plat de Moules à la Corse":
- Corsican mussels from the Diana pond
- Thin slices of Prisutu.
- Sauce with Corsican sheep cheese and small bacon bits.
Oh my, it brings a tear to my eye 🥲
Oh my, it brings a tear to my eye 🥲
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Photo 3: Auvergne (no idea where, I was lost on a tiny road LOL)
Looks like it’s the Château de Murol in Puy-de-Dôme.
Photo 3: Auvergne (no idea where, I was lost on a tiny road LOL)
Looks like it’s the Château de Murol in Puy-de-Dôme.
There have always been "mix-ups" with the contests.
If you read all the threads, you’ll see there are often requests for clarification—requests that could turn into a real scrap between competitors...
If you read all the threads, you’ll see there are often requests for clarification—requests that could turn into a real scrap between competitors...
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Ah, finally some atmosphere here 😄
I really like the Corsican table—just missing a little glass of Clos Canarelli!
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There have always been "blunders" in contests.
I’ve organized contests myself where I didn’t fully grasp the topic The more questions people asked, the deeper I dug myself in!
Philippe’s statement left little ambiguity, either in the written description or the example photos. We clearly understood that the main element had to be natural, and other elements (characters, buildings, animals...) would be secondary. But you could also imagine a landscape resembling a snowy mountain, a beach with a few people, an old street, a village, a road with sheep (Corsican landscape, here we go again 😛), a forest, a lake... In short, something that makes you want to dive right in.
I’ve organized contests myself where I didn’t fully grasp the topic The more questions people asked, the deeper I dug myself in!
Philippe’s statement left little ambiguity, either in the written description or the example photos. We clearly understood that the main element had to be natural, and other elements (characters, buildings, animals...) would be secondary. But you could also imagine a landscape resembling a snowy mountain, a beach with a few people, an old street, a village, a road with sheep (Corsican landscape, here we go again 😛), a forest, a lake... In short, something that makes you want to dive right in.
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Uhhh, on Corsican roads, it's more like pigs than sheep...😛
(I didn’t get your story about the old street or village at all ???)
(I didn’t get your story about the old street or village at all ???)
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An old street running through a village… or a village that’s part of a landscape… are those landscape photos or not?
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The little village we see or sense—I get it.
But the street? I can’t really picture a street surrounded by a landscape.
Do you have an example photo?
But the street? I can’t really picture a street surrounded by a landscape.
Do you have an example photo?
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Philippe’s statement left little room for ambiguity(...) We got it
Still not agreeing... Now it’s clear—Philippebrg did clarify his theme. But I’ll just refer one last time to the definition of "landscape," not the subjective feeling of "we," but the dictionary’s, and reiterate that my request wasn’t absurd at all. It simply called for a straightforward clarification from the initiator (which he did provide), not a pointless debate... Oddly, no one criticized those who turned it into an absurd debate about stairs and ladders...
Still not agreeing... Now it’s clear—Philippebrg did clarify his theme. But I’ll just refer one last time to the definition of "landscape," not the subjective feeling of "we," but the dictionary’s, and reiterate that my request wasn’t absurd at all. It simply called for a straightforward clarification from the initiator (which he did provide), not a pointless debate... Oddly, no one criticized those who turned it into an absurd debate about stairs and ladders...
The little village you see or sense—I get it.
But the street? I can’t really picture a street surrounded by a landscape.
Do you have an example photo?
Nope. I’m just imagining it (and I’m also being a bit stubborn ) Truth is, I don’t have much on hand—I’m terrible at landscape photos…
But the street? I can’t really picture a street surrounded by a landscape.
Do you have an example photo?
Nope. I’m just imagining it (and I’m also being a bit stubborn ) Truth is, I don’t have much on hand—I’m terrible at landscape photos…
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Good evening,
Your reaction is very strange,
and I find your reaction even stranger. I had no intention of offending you at all. But confronting me with insinuations and false allegations doesn’t help. I’m not blaming you for partly misunderstanding me—it happens, which is why we can discuss it...
I simply asked the thread starter to clarify whether urban landscapes were accepted to avoid going off-topic. That request doesn’t seem absurd to me at all.
Indeed, such a request isn’t absurd. But it wasn’t me who used the word “absurd.” I said—or rather, meant to say: given that what the contest organizer expects from us, as perfectly illustrated by the three photos, is clear and requires no further explanation, your request is therefore unnecessary. That’s all I said... And if I understand Phillipebrg correctly, he doesn’t really expect photos showing urban landscapes...
I’m a geography teacher and can assure you that a landscape isn’t necessarily just natural. An urban landscape is a landscape in its own right and can even be "so beautiful."
I’m a teacher myself, but that doesn’t mean much, if anything at all. I’m not contradicting you. It’s the ideal image, sometimes overly idealized. It doesn’t have to be that way. That’s true. Take forests, for example, which are often romanticized. But reality is quite different... Of course, an urban landscape can be beautiful too—you must have misunderstood me...
Your classic definition doesn’t correspond to any reality other than your very subjective opinion.
Goodness, that’s not my definition ("In the classic sense, one primarily understands wild nature outside urban areas")... And opinions are always subjective, of course...
And above all, your reaction is all the more surprising since you started a curious debate about the definition of stairs and ladders in the previous theme, which was undeniably far less ambiguous...
I started a strange debate in May’s contest?! Thanks for letting me know. But let’s be serious: I didn’t start anything. It was Sinforosa who asked Raga if the theme included ladders. Raga replied that, a priori, no... Later, I contacted Raga (msg. no. 9) to ask if my photo no. 2 was acceptable. Raga didn’t answer, so I asked VF to remove my photo. That’s all. Is that what you call “starting a debate”? Go back to that contest and reread it...
Conclusion: you believe Phillipebrg’s instructions aren’t clear or leave room for other interpretations, which is why you find your request justified; for my part, I think his instructions are clear and (barely) open to confusion, which is why your request is unnecessary... And if you want to continue the discussion, you’ll have to find someone else. I don’t need it...
No hard feelings.
Good night, hgb
Your reaction is very strange,
and I find your reaction even stranger. I had no intention of offending you at all. But confronting me with insinuations and false allegations doesn’t help. I’m not blaming you for partly misunderstanding me—it happens, which is why we can discuss it...
I simply asked the thread starter to clarify whether urban landscapes were accepted to avoid going off-topic. That request doesn’t seem absurd to me at all.
Indeed, such a request isn’t absurd. But it wasn’t me who used the word “absurd.” I said—or rather, meant to say: given that what the contest organizer expects from us, as perfectly illustrated by the three photos, is clear and requires no further explanation, your request is therefore unnecessary. That’s all I said... And if I understand Phillipebrg correctly, he doesn’t really expect photos showing urban landscapes...
I’m a geography teacher and can assure you that a landscape isn’t necessarily just natural. An urban landscape is a landscape in its own right and can even be "so beautiful."
I’m a teacher myself, but that doesn’t mean much, if anything at all. I’m not contradicting you. It’s the ideal image, sometimes overly idealized. It doesn’t have to be that way. That’s true. Take forests, for example, which are often romanticized. But reality is quite different... Of course, an urban landscape can be beautiful too—you must have misunderstood me...
Your classic definition doesn’t correspond to any reality other than your very subjective opinion.
Goodness, that’s not my definition ("In the classic sense, one primarily understands wild nature outside urban areas")... And opinions are always subjective, of course...
And above all, your reaction is all the more surprising since you started a curious debate about the definition of stairs and ladders in the previous theme, which was undeniably far less ambiguous...
I started a strange debate in May’s contest?! Thanks for letting me know. But let’s be serious: I didn’t start anything. It was Sinforosa who asked Raga if the theme included ladders. Raga replied that, a priori, no... Later, I contacted Raga (msg. no. 9) to ask if my photo no. 2 was acceptable. Raga didn’t answer, so I asked VF to remove my photo. That’s all. Is that what you call “starting a debate”? Go back to that contest and reread it...
Conclusion: you believe Phillipebrg’s instructions aren’t clear or leave room for other interpretations, which is why you find your request justified; for my part, I think his instructions are clear and (barely) open to confusion, which is why your request is unnecessary... And if you want to continue the discussion, you’ll have to find someone else. I don’t need it...
No hard feelings.
Good night, hgb
to point out that my request really wasn’t absurd and just called for a simple clarification from the initiator
You were totally right, and your question made me second-guess myself. In fact, I followed up by asking Philippe if a photo of a palm grove with a village would be accepted.
You were totally right, and your question made me second-guess myself. In fact, I followed up by asking Philippe if a photo of a palm grove with a village would be accepted.
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Okay, everything’s clearer now....
By the way, I’m ruling out the audiovisual landscape. 🤪
Here are a few photos of landscapes from my province, Chumphon (if you’re tired of seeing it, just let me know... 😎). This is a district where they grow robusta coffee—you can admire it as far as the eye can see, nestled among coconut groves, oil palms, rubber trees, and durian.
Here are a few photos of landscapes from my province, Chumphon (if you’re tired of seeing it, just let me know... 😎). This is a district where they grow robusta coffee—you can admire it as far as the eye can see, nestled among coconut groves, oil palms, rubber trees, and durian.
Hello,
After the mussels, "Landscapes of Corsica"...
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After the mussels, "Landscapes of Corsica"...
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Hi Jean-Michel
I don’t remember running into you before in the photo contests. Am I wrong? Anyway, it’s cool that some new folks (you and Pagal) are joining in 😉
I don’t remember running into you before in the photo contests. Am I wrong? Anyway, it’s cool that some new folks (you and Pagal) are joining in 😉
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Hi Kate,
I think I’ve posted here once before—or maybe it was on the other forum. It was kind of by chance... I’m not a great photographer, and I lost most of my photos on a hard drive! I wanted to give it a try, and the first photo I tried to upload—a Nepalese high-mountain landscape—didn’t work... some size issue! Since I don’t know how to resize, instead of giving up, I just grabbed one from somewhere else 😅 Even if landscapes aren’t your specialty, I’m sure you’ll find one for us! Hope so!
I think I’ve posted here once before—or maybe it was on the other forum. It was kind of by chance... I’m not a great photographer, and I lost most of my photos on a hard drive! I wanted to give it a try, and the first photo I tried to upload—a Nepalese high-mountain landscape—didn’t work... some size issue! Since I don’t know how to resize, instead of giving up, I just grabbed one from somewhere else 😅 Even if landscapes aren’t your specialty, I’m sure you’ll find one for us! Hope so!
Come on, let's leave it at that. I’ve already addressed your objections in my previous messages—they haven’t changed. Let’s refocus on the theme "Such a Beautiful (NATURAL) Landscape" 😄
One last question: Are natural landscapes accepted if there are hot-air balloons in front? 😏
One last question: Are natural landscapes accepted if there are hot-air balloons in front? 😏
P.S.: I don’t have a camera. I just use my phone.
Honestly, I don’t have much up my sleeve—I’m terrible at landscape photography...
You clearly prefer close-ups over wide shots, details over the big picture. And people over nature.
So this kind of theme isn’t really your strong suit.
Still, if you look back at your Balinese travel journal, you’ll find a few photos that might fit the theme. 😉
You clearly prefer close-ups over wide shots, details over the big picture. And people over nature.
So this kind of theme isn’t really your strong suit.
Still, if you look back at your Balinese travel journal, you’ll find a few photos that might fit the theme. 😉
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Thai landscape
Un si beau paysage : concours de photos amical de juin 2026
Rubrique Jeux Voyages
C'est le moment de voter!
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Le thème du concours photos pour ce mois de juillet est :
Les ponts du monde
Pont Vasco de Gamma à Lisbonne
Voici la définition d’un pont : « Ouvrage généralement en pierre, en bois ou en métal permettant de franchir une dépression ou un obstacle (voie de communication, cours d'eau, en particulier) en reliant les deux bords de la dépression ou en enjambant l'obstacle. »
Viaducs, aqueducs, passerelles seront donc tous acceptés.
Viaduc de Millau
Pour permettre le plus possible de photos originales, le pont pourra être pris de côté, de dessous ou de dessus, l’essentiel est que celui-ci soit le sujet principal de la photo.
Pont en Algarve
Pont du Gard dessous
Les détails sont aussi acceptés, il faut tout de même reconnaitre un pont 😉
Pont de Brooklyn
Modalités pratiques :
Participation Chaque membre VF peut proposer jusqu'à 3 photos, et ce jusqu'au dimanche 26/07 à 23h59, heure de Paris. Chaque photo sera présentée dans un seul message, en indiquant son numéro (1, 2 ou 3). Pensez à ajouter une petite explication (commentaire, localisation, etc..).
Vote : Chaque membre VF peut voter pour les 3 photos jugées les meilleures selon ses propres critères et en tenant compte du thème
Les votes se feront du lundi 27/07 au vendredi 31/07 à 23h59, heure de Paris.
Les photos choisies seront citées dans l'ordre de préférence : - la 1re photo : 3 points - la 2e : 2 points - la 3e : 1 point
Le vainqueur est l'auteur de la photo ayant reçu le plus de points.
Les résultats seront publiés le 01/08 En cas d'égalité, le nombre de premières places prévaudra. Le vainqueur aura l'honneur d'organiser le concours du mois d’août 2026.
Les photos ayant déjà été nominées (1ère, 2ème ou 3ème) dans un autre concours ne sont pas autorisées à participer à ce concours.
Ce fil est destiné uniquement aux photos proposées pour le concours. Toutes réflexions/discussions et autre blabla doivent se faire sur le fil : Ici
Pont Vasco de Gamma à LisbonneVoici la définition d’un pont : « Ouvrage généralement en pierre, en bois ou en métal permettant de franchir une dépression ou un obstacle (voie de communication, cours d'eau, en particulier) en reliant les deux bords de la dépression ou en enjambant l'obstacle. »
Viaducs, aqueducs, passerelles seront donc tous acceptés.
Viaduc de Millau
Pour permettre le plus possible de photos originales, le pont pourra être pris de côté, de dessous ou de dessus, l’essentiel est que celui-ci soit le sujet principal de la photo.
Pont en Algarve
Pont du Gard dessousLes détails sont aussi acceptés, il faut tout de même reconnaitre un pont 😉
Pont de BrooklynModalités pratiques :
Participation Chaque membre VF peut proposer jusqu'à 3 photos, et ce jusqu'au dimanche 26/07 à 23h59, heure de Paris. Chaque photo sera présentée dans un seul message, en indiquant son numéro (1, 2 ou 3). Pensez à ajouter une petite explication (commentaire, localisation, etc..).
Vote : Chaque membre VF peut voter pour les 3 photos jugées les meilleures selon ses propres critères et en tenant compte du thème
Les votes se feront du lundi 27/07 au vendredi 31/07 à 23h59, heure de Paris.
Les photos choisies seront citées dans l'ordre de préférence : - la 1re photo : 3 points - la 2e : 2 points - la 3e : 1 point
Le vainqueur est l'auteur de la photo ayant reçu le plus de points.
Les résultats seront publiés le 01/08 En cas d'égalité, le nombre de premières places prévaudra. Le vainqueur aura l'honneur d'organiser le concours du mois d’août 2026.
Les photos ayant déjà été nominées (1ère, 2ème ou 3ème) dans un autre concours ne sont pas autorisées à participer à ce concours.
Ce fil est destiné uniquement aux photos proposées pour le concours. Toutes réflexions/discussions et autre blabla doivent se faire sur le fil : Ici
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
C'est ici que vous pouvez bavarder sur le thème des ponts... à vos disques durs 😊
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
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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. 😄