For this crayfish, it wasn’t far from the ocean to the Tarpeian Rock (that night, I stood at the *carrelet* ).
Namaqua Coastal, South Africa
This is where you can chat about bridges... let’s get the conversation started! 😊
April 2026 Theme Discussion: Feeling Peachy?
by Envallis
Translated into English.
Future meal version
For this crayfish, it wasn’t far from the ocean to the Tarpeian Rock (that night, I stood at the *carrelet* ).
Namaqua Coastal, South Africa
For this crayfish, it wasn’t far from the ocean to the Tarpeian Rock (that night, I stood at the *carrelet* ).
Namaqua Coastal, South Africa
Ile de Paques
This must be the first photo of Easter Island I’ve seen that’s from a real traveler. ;)
So, what’s it like? As amazing as you dreamed? :)
This must be the first photo of Easter Island I’ve seen that’s from a real traveler. ;)
So, what’s it like? As amazing as you dreamed? :)
Il n'y a pas de problème sans solution... et si il n'y a pas de solution, il n'y a pas de problème !
You who love diving, have you ever had a miraculous catch and pulled up diamonds like those boats in Port Nolloth (South Africa)?
They fish for diamonds??
I need proof :P
They fish for diamonds??
I need proof :P
Il n'y a pas de problème sans solution... et si il n'y a pas de solution, il n'y a pas de problème !
This must be the first photo of Easter Island I’ve seen that’s from a real traveler.😉
So, how is it? As amazing as you dreamed?🙂
Hi Michael,
What’s a "real traveler" anyway? 😛
Yes, it’s an island that dreams are made of… and always will be for me after seeing the crazy price of flight tickets
Hi Michael,
What’s a "real traveler" anyway? 😛
Yes, it’s an island that dreams are made of… and always will be for me after seeing the crazy price of flight tickets
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".
New series 🙂
This time, we're in Jimbaran (Bali). A magnificent grilled fish dinner with our feet in the sand at sunset😎
First step: fishing
Second step: choosing
Third step: grilling
Fourth step: feasting
Fifth step: sunset
This time, we're in Jimbaran (Bali). A magnificent grilled fish dinner with our feet in the sand at sunset😎
First step: fishing
Second step: choosing
Third step: grilling
Fourth step: feasting
Fifth step: sunset
Il n'y a pas de problème sans solution... et si il n'y a pas de solution, il n'y a pas de problème !
Oh no, Kate, these are pirates, not fishermen 😕
The same guy with a fishing rod or holding a fish by the tail, that works 😉
🙁🏴☠️ After reading your instructions, I was stuck on "anything related to… etc." and I didn’t feel like posting the usual photos of Essaouira boats, MBour fishermen, or all those fish stalls you see in every market around the world. Anyway, I’ll ask for my 3 photos to be deleted 😉
The same guy with a fishing rod or holding a fish by the tail, that works 😉
🙁🏴☠️ After reading your instructions, I was stuck on "anything related to… etc." and I didn’t feel like posting the usual photos of Essaouira boats, MBour fishermen, or all those fish stalls you see in every market around the world. Anyway, I’ll ask for my 3 photos to be deleted 😉
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".
Anyway, I’ll ask for my 3 photos to be deleted
... and dig through your collection of fishing boat and fish stall photos 😄
... and dig through your collection of fishing boat and fish stall photos 😄
Easter Island
This must be the first photo of Easter Island I’ve seen that’s from a real traveler.😉
So, what’s it like? As amazing as you dreamed?🙂
A real traveler? No, just someone who was lucky enough to go there :-)
Able to combine Chile and these islands. Left Paris the day after the Bataclan attacks and, right after, got our first flower leis before heading to Atacama.
Yes, it’s an incredible memory—whether it’s the people, the landscapes, the history, the food, or the music...
I hope you get to go someday! :-)
This must be the first photo of Easter Island I’ve seen that’s from a real traveler.😉
So, what’s it like? As amazing as you dreamed?🙂
A real traveler? No, just someone who was lucky enough to go there :-)
Able to combine Chile and these islands. Left Paris the day after the Bataclan attacks and, right after, got our first flower leis before heading to Atacama.
Yes, it’s an incredible memory—whether it’s the people, the landscapes, the history, the food, or the music...
I hope you get to go someday! :-)
This must be the first Easter Island photo I’ve seen that’s actually from a real traveler.😉
So, what’s it like? As amazing as you dreamed?🙂
Hi Michaël,
What’s a "real traveler"? 😛
Yeah, an island that makes you dream... and will always do for me after seeing the crazy price of flight tickets 🤪
I mean: not a magazine photo 😉. A "real traveler" travels with their own money but isn’t paid to do it😏
Hi Michaël,
What’s a "real traveler"? 😛
Yeah, an island that makes you dream... and will always do for me after seeing the crazy price of flight tickets 🤪
I mean: not a magazine photo 😉. A "real traveler" travels with their own money but isn’t paid to do it😏
Il n'y a pas de problème sans solution... et si il n'y a pas de solution, il n'y a pas de problème !
Ouch, Kate, these are pirates, not fishermen 😕
The same guy with a fishing rod or holding a fish by the tail, that works 😉
🙁🏴☠️ After reading your guidelines, I got stuck on “anything related to... etc.” and I didn’t feel like posting the usual photos of Essaouira boats, MBour fishermen, and all those fish stalls you see in every market around the world. Anyway, I’ll ask for my 3 photos to be deleted 😉
I know my theme is a bit "overfished," that’s true 😏
I’m not an ayatollah either, you can keep your photos—everyone will judge when it’s time to vote 😉
The same guy with a fishing rod or holding a fish by the tail, that works 😉
🙁🏴☠️ After reading your guidelines, I got stuck on “anything related to... etc.” and I didn’t feel like posting the usual photos of Essaouira boats, MBour fishermen, and all those fish stalls you see in every market around the world. Anyway, I’ll ask for my 3 photos to be deleted 😉
I know my theme is a bit "overfished," that’s true 😏
I’m not an ayatollah either, you can keep your photos—everyone will judge when it’s time to vote 😉
Il n'y a pas de problème sans solution... et si il n'y a pas de solution, il n'y a pas de problème !
I’m not some hardliner either, you know—you can post your photos and everyone will judge when it’s voting time ;)
No, no, you’re right to stick to your topic ;)
No, no, you’re right to stick to your topic ;)
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".
I’m not a hardliner either, you know—you can post your photos and everyone will judge when it’s time to vote 😉
No, no, you’re right to stick to your topic 😉
When I saw your photos, I thought they wouldn’t pass, but I’m not the winner so I kept quiet. Especially since they’re gorgeous, and who’s to say the pirate isn’t a fisherman in his spare time! 😉
Plus, your Essaouira boat is really pretty 😎
No, no, you’re right to stick to your topic 😉
When I saw your photos, I thought they wouldn’t pass, but I’m not the winner so I kept quiet. Especially since they’re gorgeous, and who’s to say the pirate isn’t a fisherman in his spare time! 😉
Plus, your Essaouira boat is really pretty 😎
"Le véritable voyage de découverte ne consiste pas à chercher de nouveaux paysages, mais à avoir de nouveaux yeux."
Marcel Proust
This huge poster dominates the seafood section of my local small supermarket.
Here, prices have been soaring since last year, when fishing restrictions (until September 2027) were introduced for both commercial and recreational fishing to protect certain endangered species.
Fishermen really aren’t feeling peppy! !
Here, prices have been soaring since last year, when fishing restrictions (until September 2027) were introduced for both commercial and recreational fishing to protect certain endangered species.Fishermen really aren’t feeling peppy! !
https://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=6884794;a=6884794
No fishing.
It’s protected.
A dolphin.
In Lorient harbor.Hi everyone,
My favorite oysters are the ones from the Arcachon Basin: Right here in the oyster-farming village of L'Herbe.
Enjoy your tasting!
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My favorite oysters are the ones from the Arcachon Basin: Right here in the oyster-farming village of L'Herbe.
Enjoy your tasting!
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Hello everyone,
My favorite oysters—those from the Arcachon Basin: Here in the oyster-farming village of L'Herbe.
Enjoy your tasting!
...
The same ones, before ending up on your platter ;)
My favorite oysters—those from the Arcachon Basin: Here in the oyster-farming village of L'Herbe.
Enjoy your tasting!
...
The same ones, before ending up on your platter ;)
Il n'y a pas de problème sans solution... et si il n'y a pas de solution, il n'y a pas de problème !
Hi there
I hesitated with other photos
Cochin, India – repairing fishing nets right on the boat deck
Marseille, view from the Corniche Kennedy of a fisherman with mask and snorkel
Brussels, ceramic tile decor in a downtown restaurant
Aveiro, south of Porto – the old train station has become a real azulejo museum
I hesitated with other photos
Cochin, India – repairing fishing nets right on the boat deck
Marseille, view from the Corniche Kennedy of a fisherman with mask and snorkel
Brussels, ceramic tile decor in a downtown restaurant
Aveiro, south of Porto – the old train station has become a real azulejo museum
"Nous ne sommes plus une communauté d'être humains qui se parlent mais un conglomérat de grappes de consommateurs en niches, séparés les uns des autres par des obsessions diverses et innombrables. Nous sommes de l'ère de la désintégration." Marc Moulin (1942-2008) in Humoeurs
Hi there,
Yesterday at the Ajaccio market, the stall of our favorite fishmonger:
** ( Her octopus salad is... simply divine!! )
Enjoy your tasting.
...
Yesterday at the Ajaccio market, the stall of our favorite fishmonger:
** ( Her octopus salad is... simply divine!! )
Enjoy your tasting.
...
I’m replying here to Pagal so I don’t clutter the contest thread.
It’s still really tough and frustrating to only be able to choose three photos...
What would you have said back when contests averaged 80 photos! 😉 herikles.free.fr/.VF/VFconcours.html Today, we barely scrape together 34 images…
A lack of interest, like with so many other things… On “the other” forum, they managed to post 37 photos this month. Not much better than us. But I’d rather be here—loyal and silly.
It’s still really tough and frustrating to only be able to choose three photos...
What would you have said back when contests averaged 80 photos! 😉 herikles.free.fr/.VF/VFconcours.html Today, we barely scrape together 34 images…
A lack of interest, like with so many other things… On “the other” forum, they managed to post 37 photos this month. Not much better than us. But I’d rather be here—loyal and silly.
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".
They’re fishing for diamonds??
I need proof :P
Unfortunately, your diver colleagues—after covering her in diamonds (from rivers, no less!)—dragged the mermaid who was keeping me company down to the depths. If you find them, the diamonds are yours! ;) I’ll be waiting a little further south, in Hondeklip Bay, where Sam’s still full of energy.
Unfortunately, your diver colleagues—after covering her in diamonds (from rivers, no less!)—dragged the mermaid who was keeping me company down to the depths. If you find them, the diamonds are yours! ;) I’ll be waiting a little further south, in Hondeklip Bay, where Sam’s still full of energy.
Pagaljavab, photo 2, 1 point
Probably a scanned film photo, which might affect the grain quality. Those little flaws (a bit blurry and partly overexposed), in my opinion, don’t detract from the atmosphere, the interaction between the two women, or the dynamic diagonal composition with the characters in succession.
Thanks for your vote, Kate! To be honest, it’s not a scanned film photo at all—it’s a digital shot taken with my phone. I’ve already mentioned this, but I’m really not great at photography; I barely know anything about it. I’m joining this contest for fun, to admire everyone else’s amazing photos, and to learn from all of this so I can improve because I’m starting to get interested.
I took this photo at Dakar’s Dior Market. The lighting was terrible, and Senegalese people, like Indians, really don’t like being photographed. Some around me were even asking me to put my phone away. I had to say I was just taking a photo of the fish and hurried because the scene was lovely (it’s my wife’s cousin, seen from behind, buying fish). Because of that, the original photo was a bit blurry and awful. On instinct—since I really don’t know much—I tried to salvage this photo I liked by adjusting the lighting, exposure, and grain that way. Sure, it gives a failed film effect, which I thought too, but I did what I could... In the end, it gives an... original... result...
I’m in India right now for a wedding, and I’m trying to take advantage of the situation to improve my photography skills—it’s a great opportunity!
Thanks for your vote, Kate! To be honest, it’s not a scanned film photo at all—it’s a digital shot taken with my phone. I’ve already mentioned this, but I’m really not great at photography; I barely know anything about it. I’m joining this contest for fun, to admire everyone else’s amazing photos, and to learn from all of this so I can improve because I’m starting to get interested.
I took this photo at Dakar’s Dior Market. The lighting was terrible, and Senegalese people, like Indians, really don’t like being photographed. Some around me were even asking me to put my phone away. I had to say I was just taking a photo of the fish and hurried because the scene was lovely (it’s my wife’s cousin, seen from behind, buying fish). Because of that, the original photo was a bit blurry and awful. On instinct—since I really don’t know much—I tried to salvage this photo I liked by adjusting the lighting, exposure, and grain that way. Sure, it gives a failed film effect, which I thought too, but I did what I could... In the end, it gives an... original... result...
I’m in India right now for a wedding, and I’m trying to take advantage of the situation to improve my photography skills—it’s a great opportunity!
Looks like there’s a numbering error in your vote (though everything’s great with Philippebrg 😉)
I didn’t feel like posting the usual photos of Essaouira boats or MBour fishermen
Not in Morocco, Mauritania, or Senegal. So where then?
(In Western Sahara)
I didn’t feel like posting the usual photos of Essaouira boats or MBour fishermen
Not in Morocco, Mauritania, or Senegal. So where then?
(In Western Sahara)
Hi Kate,
“But I prefer being here, loyal and silly.” Me too, even if I only vote—just to show my interest. Not participating doesn’t always mean a lack of interest. First, we had to restart after a long break, and for me, health reasons kept me away from the computer.
Plus, some members have made such progress and take photos like pros (you’re one of them) that it makes you hesitate if you’re not at their level. Do you still want our “ordinary” photos, even if they’re taken with the joy of fellow travelers? It would increase participation but might lower the overall quality of the contest photos. As for me, I appreciate when people critique my photos (without tearing them apart 😄) if the comments help improve them. But the past has shown that some people get offended.
This seems like a discussion worth having before generalizing the reasons for low participation. Is our goal exchange with potential improvement, or a high standard? I was in the middle of reorganizing—buying a new camera and computer—to consider participating again. I’ll never forget everything the Forum and its members have given me in the past, and the amazing trips around the world I’ve been able to take thanks to them 🌍.
Warmly to everyone, Maevita (Ursula)
“But I prefer being here, loyal and silly.” Me too, even if I only vote—just to show my interest. Not participating doesn’t always mean a lack of interest. First, we had to restart after a long break, and for me, health reasons kept me away from the computer.
Plus, some members have made such progress and take photos like pros (you’re one of them) that it makes you hesitate if you’re not at their level. Do you still want our “ordinary” photos, even if they’re taken with the joy of fellow travelers? It would increase participation but might lower the overall quality of the contest photos. As for me, I appreciate when people critique my photos (without tearing them apart 😄) if the comments help improve them. But the past has shown that some people get offended.
This seems like a discussion worth having before generalizing the reasons for low participation. Is our goal exchange with potential improvement, or a high standard? I was in the middle of reorganizing—buying a new camera and computer—to consider participating again. I’ll never forget everything the Forum and its members have given me in the past, and the amazing trips around the world I’ve been able to take thanks to them 🌍.
Warmly to everyone, Maevita (Ursula)
Good evening!
I always find your comments really interesting, even if I sometimes reach different conclusions... For example:
la photo n° 1 de Rouquine38 (le macareux), mais un peu sombre à mon goût.
I actually think the black background is a great choice—it really makes the white belly and beak stand out.
On the other hand, I’m a little surprised by your pick for photo no. 2 by Pagaljavab. Now *I* find it too dark, whereas their no. 3 is really well done, in my opinion, of course. The green (from the fruit) and blue (from the fabric) make the image so lively and very “African.” It reminds me a lot of Mali. A stunning photo that was my favorite for a long time...
Have a great evening, hgb
I always find your comments really interesting, even if I sometimes reach different conclusions... For example:
la photo n° 1 de Rouquine38 (le macareux), mais un peu sombre à mon goût.
I actually think the black background is a great choice—it really makes the white belly and beak stand out.
On the other hand, I’m a little surprised by your pick for photo no. 2 by Pagaljavab. Now *I* find it too dark, whereas their no. 3 is really well done, in my opinion, of course. The green (from the fruit) and blue (from the fabric) make the image so lively and very “African.” It reminds me a lot of Mali. A stunning photo that was my favorite for a long time...
Have a great evening, hgb
...I'm hopeless at photography, I barely know anything about it, but I'm joining this contest for fun, to admire the amazing photos from others, and also to learn from all this to improve because I'm starting to get interested in it.
We all have our own motivations, but I think what brings us together is the desire to have fun, above all! I love photography—you know that ;)—and believe it or not, I really got into it by taking part in these little contests! One day, the game took a turn: improving, progressing, making my own beautiful images that best tell the story of what I saw and felt. It’s by observing others’ photos, commenting on them, and accepting criticism—even when it’s negative—that I’ve improved.
That’s also why I take the time to explain my choices when voting.
You’re far from hopeless! Your photos are honest and sensitive; you have a great eye (I’m talking about the ones in your travel journals too). They always tell a story. Maybe by working a bit on the basics (exposure + sharpness + composition + lighting), they could have even more impact.
PS: Don’t you have a travel journal to finish? :P
We all have our own motivations, but I think what brings us together is the desire to have fun, above all! I love photography—you know that ;)—and believe it or not, I really got into it by taking part in these little contests! One day, the game took a turn: improving, progressing, making my own beautiful images that best tell the story of what I saw and felt. It’s by observing others’ photos, commenting on them, and accepting criticism—even when it’s negative—that I’ve improved.
That’s also why I take the time to explain my choices when voting.
You’re far from hopeless! Your photos are honest and sensitive; you have a great eye (I’m talking about the ones in your travel journals too). They always tell a story. Maybe by working a bit on the basics (exposure + sharpness + composition + lighting), they could have even more impact.
PS: Don’t you have a travel journal to finish? :P
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".
Hi Ursula
Do you still want them even with their "ordinary" photos, though taken with the joy of fellow travelers? That would increase the number of participants but might lower the quality of the contest photos.
What a question!? Of course we want everyone’s photos! And we don’t really care about lowering the quality of the contest photos!
On the other hand, I don’t think it would increase the number of participants 😕 It’s a lost cause! Whether they’re mediocre or masterpieces, they stay stuck in travelers’ memory cards...
As for me, I appreciate when people critique my photos (without tearing them apart 😄) if the comments help improve them. But past experience has shown that some people get offended.
Bruising egos... A relationship with photography I don’t always get...
And for the rest, I won’t repeat myself—I’ll expand on my reply to Pagal 😉
Do you still want them even with their "ordinary" photos, though taken with the joy of fellow travelers? That would increase the number of participants but might lower the quality of the contest photos.
What a question!? Of course we want everyone’s photos! And we don’t really care about lowering the quality of the contest photos!
On the other hand, I don’t think it would increase the number of participants 😕 It’s a lost cause! Whether they’re mediocre or masterpieces, they stay stuck in travelers’ memory cards...
As for me, I appreciate when people critique my photos (without tearing them apart 😄) if the comments help improve them. But past experience has shown that some people get offended.
Bruising egos... A relationship with photography I don’t always get...
And for the rest, I won’t repeat myself—I’ll expand on my reply to Pagal 😉
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".
Good evening Hery,
I always find your comments very interesting, even if I sometimes reach different conclusions... For example:
Photo #1 by Rouquine38 (the puffin), but a bit dark for my taste.
I actually think the black background is a great choice: it really makes the white belly and the beak stand out.
Absolutely! And that photo is technically very well done. To me, it looks a bit like a "studio" shot. I think it’s beautiful—the black background is a great idea—but I didn’t picture such simplicity for the contest. I prefer livelier, more cheerful things. But hey, it’s all a matter of taste, right? 😉
On the other hand, your choice of photo #2 by Pagaljavab surprises me a little. Now *I* find it too dark, while their #3 is very well done, in my opinion, of course.
I’m not a fan of low-angle shots—I think they flatten the subjects, especially in a market! But photo #2 has something extra. You have to imagine it without the technical flaws.
I always find your comments very interesting, even if I sometimes reach different conclusions... For example:
Photo #1 by Rouquine38 (the puffin), but a bit dark for my taste.
I actually think the black background is a great choice: it really makes the white belly and the beak stand out.
Absolutely! And that photo is technically very well done. To me, it looks a bit like a "studio" shot. I think it’s beautiful—the black background is a great idea—but I didn’t picture such simplicity for the contest. I prefer livelier, more cheerful things. But hey, it’s all a matter of taste, right? 😉
On the other hand, your choice of photo #2 by Pagaljavab surprises me a little. Now *I* find it too dark, while their #3 is very well done, in my opinion, of course.
I’m not a fan of low-angle shots—I think they flatten the subjects, especially in a market! But photo #2 has something extra. You have to imagine it without the technical flaws.
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".
It looks like there’s a numbering error in your vote (even though everything’s great with Philippebrg 😉)
You’ve got a sharp eye, Voyou! 😉 Funny story—I actually hesitated between his photos 2 and 3...
You’ve got a sharp eye, Voyou! 😉 Funny story—I actually hesitated between his photos 2 and 3...
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".
Thanks, Kate—I totally agree with what you said, and I’m just starting to explore these setting concepts that used to feel so distant to me...
Not only do I have a travel journal to finish, but I’ve also started one for my current trip to the Marwari wedding I was invited to for 7 days. An incredible experience! I’m actually trying to work on my photos this time because the material is just stunning. I’m writing this from my bus bunk on the way to Udaipur—it’s almost the end of the trip 😢
Not only do I have a travel journal to finish, but I’ve also started one for my current trip to the Marwari wedding I was invited to for 7 days. An incredible experience! I’m actually trying to work on my photos this time because the material is just stunning. I’m writing this from my bus bunk on the way to Udaipur—it’s almost the end of the trip 😢
Since you’re talking a bit about my little puffin, I’ll dive into some technique here.
The subject is positioned at the edge of the cliff, with a ray of sunlight on it—I’m not going to miss this opportunity, especially since it stands out against the black background.
So, what settings did I use? Given that the photo was barely edited?
Apart from the exposure triangle, the most important thing is to lower the exposure to -2 or slightly less to get that result 😊
"Voyager est un triple plaisir : l'attente, l'éblouissement et le souvenir." Ilka Chase
I put my foot in my mouth—the third photo by Pagal isn’t a low-angle shot but a high-angle one, top to bottom. Oh well, nobody cares, but I know what I meant 😏
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".
I said a --, photo 3 by Pagal isn’t a low-angle shot but a high-angle one, from top to bottom. Well, everyone couldn’t care less but I get myself
I had noticed and was (very) surprised by that coming from you. But maybe it’s not necessary to point out mistakes written in the forum...!! And who doesn’t make mistakes????!! 😉
Cheers.
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I had noticed and was (very) surprised by that coming from you. But maybe it’s not necessary to point out mistakes written in the forum...!! And who doesn’t make mistakes????!! 😉
Cheers.
...
Plus, there are members who’ve made such progress and take photos like pros (you’re one of them) that it makes you hesitate if you’re not at their level.
Do you still want them with their “ordinary” photos, even if they’re taken with the joy of fellow travelers? It would increase the number of participants but might lower the overall quality of the contest photos.
But of course we want everyone! 🙂
Personally, I enjoy photography but I’m no expert—I just post my best vacation shots in the contest. After dozens of entries, I finally won first place 😛. Goes to show!
But of course we want everyone! 🙂
Personally, I enjoy photography but I’m no expert—I just post my best vacation shots in the contest. After dozens of entries, I finally won first place 😛. Goes to show!
Il n'y a pas de problème sans solution... et si il n'y a pas de solution, il n'y a pas de problème !
Hello
Just one little regret: the lack of participation.
Yeah, as mentioned before, the theme had already been "fished out" 😉
But even if there were fewer photos than usual, I loved that this contest brought mostly snapshots of everyday life 🙂
It’s a nice change from landscape or monument photos 😏
Yeah, as mentioned before, the theme had already been "fished out" 😉
But even if there were fewer photos than usual, I loved that this contest brought mostly snapshots of everyday life 🙂
It’s a nice change from landscape or monument photos 😏
Il n'y a pas de problème sans solution... et si il n'y a pas de solution, il n'y a pas de problème !
Imagine, there was a time when even I won a contest 😄. The theme was spirituality.
Not the photographer’s, but maybe the attentive visitor’s at the exhibit, who notices Rouquine tripping over the nets during her vote. Angélique
I didn’t get Jean-Luc 🤔 Maybe I voted too quickly—plus, I was on my smartphone—but it still seems correct to me 😅
I didn’t get Jean-Luc 🤔 Maybe I voted too quickly—plus, I was on my smartphone—but it still seems correct to me 😅
"Voyager est un triple plaisir : l'attente, l'éblouissement et le souvenir." Ilka Chase
Good evening Catherine!
To me, it looks a bit like a "studio."
Exactly, “studio” is the keyword here. When I saw the photo, I immediately thought of the one with that deer (from the “Bois” contest), which had really thrown me off. On top of that, I didn’t know at the time that a deer’s “parure” is called “bois” in French (in German it’s “Geweih”)... 😉
but I didn’t picture this kind of simplicity for the contest illustration.
Yeah, I agree with you. That’s why I hesitated at first. The same goes for the Senegal photo. A few fish in a salad bowl or in a beak don’t necessarily reflect the proposed theme.
But I ended up cutting myself some slack.
Have a good evening, hgb
To me, it looks a bit like a "studio."
Exactly, “studio” is the keyword here. When I saw the photo, I immediately thought of the one with that deer (from the “Bois” contest), which had really thrown me off. On top of that, I didn’t know at the time that a deer’s “parure” is called “bois” in French (in German it’s “Geweih”)... 😉
but I didn’t picture this kind of simplicity for the contest illustration.
Yeah, I agree with you. That’s why I hesitated at first. The same goes for the Senegal photo. A few fish in a salad bowl or in a beak don’t necessarily reflect the proposed theme.
But I ended up cutting myself some slack.
Have a good evening, hgb
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The theme for this July’s photo contest is:
Bridges of the World
Vasco da Gama Bridge in Lisbon
Here’s the definition of a bridge: “A structure, typically made of stone, wood, or metal, that spans a depression or obstacle (such as a transportation route or waterway) by connecting the two sides or crossing over the obstacle.”
Viaducts, aqueducts, and footbridges will all be accepted.
Millau Viaduct
To allow for as many original photos as possible, the bridge can be photographed from the side, below, or above—the main thing is that it’s the focal point of the image.
Bridge in the Algarve
Pont du Gard from below
Details are also welcome, as long as you can still recognize it’s a bridge 😊
Brooklyn Bridge
Practical details:
Participation: Each VF member can submit up to 3 photos, until Sunday, 26/07 at 11:59 PM Paris time. Each photo must be posted in a separate message, with its number (1, 2, or 3). Don’t forget to add a little explanation (comment, location, etc.).
Voting: Each VF member can vote for the 3 photos they consider the best, based on their own criteria and the theme.
Voting will take place from Monday, 27/07 to Friday, 31/07 at 11:59 PM Paris time.
Selected photos should be listed in order of preference: - 1st photo: 3 points - 2nd photo: 2 points - 3rd photo: 1 point
The winner is the photographer whose photo receives the most points.
Results will be announced on 01/08. In case of a tie, the number of first-place votes will decide. The winner will have the honor of organizing August 2026’s contest.
Photos that have already been nominated (1st, 2nd, or 3rd place) in another contest are not eligible to participate in this one.
This thread is exclusively for contest submissions. Any discussions or comments should be posted in the following thread: Here
Vasco da Gama Bridge in LisbonHere’s the definition of a bridge: “A structure, typically made of stone, wood, or metal, that spans a depression or obstacle (such as a transportation route or waterway) by connecting the two sides or crossing over the obstacle.”
Viaducts, aqueducts, and footbridges will all be accepted.
Millau ViaductTo allow for as many original photos as possible, the bridge can be photographed from the side, below, or above—the main thing is that it’s the focal point of the image.
Bridge in the Algarve
Pont du Gard from belowDetails are also welcome, as long as you can still recognize it’s a bridge 😊
Brooklyn BridgePractical details:
Participation: Each VF member can submit up to 3 photos, until Sunday, 26/07 at 11:59 PM Paris time. Each photo must be posted in a separate message, with its number (1, 2, or 3). Don’t forget to add a little explanation (comment, location, etc.).
Voting: Each VF member can vote for the 3 photos they consider the best, based on their own criteria and the theme.
Voting will take place from Monday, 27/07 to Friday, 31/07 at 11:59 PM Paris time.
Selected photos should be listed in order of preference: - 1st photo: 3 points - 2nd photo: 2 points - 3rd photo: 1 point
The winner is the photographer whose photo receives the most points.
Results will be announced on 01/08. In case of a tie, the number of first-place votes will decide. The winner will have the honor of organizing August 2026’s contest.
Photos that have already been nominated (1st, 2nd, or 3rd place) in another contest are not eligible to participate in this one.
This thread is exclusively for contest submissions. Any discussions or comments should be posted in the following thread: Here
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
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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
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. 😄