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Discussion autour du concours photo de septembre 2015: World Street Art
by Masterpo
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Fresque dans Paris
Ma galerie de photos
https://www.flickr.com/photos/31509204@N06/albums
Fresque dans Paris
Vois pas où ça peut être... tu as l'adresse ? 😇
Vois pas où ça peut être... tu as l'adresse ? 😇
Elle est belle cette fresque...
" Nous ne saurons jamais tout le bien qu'un simple sourire peut être capable de faire."
Mère Teresa
En bas de la rue Ménilmontant
Ma galerie de photos
https://www.flickr.com/photos/31509204@N06/albums
Pourquoi pas le Beach Art... avec ces ephemeres chateaux en Espagne?
hum, ca manque de couleurs quand meme.
hum, ca manque de couleurs quand meme.
https://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=6884794;a=6884794
hum, ca manque de couleurs quand meme.
Et un peu de street ^^
Et un peu de street ^^
Issu de ma dernière ballade parisienne...
Ma galerie de photos
https://www.flickr.com/photos/31509204@N06/albums
A côté de République...Vinie
Ma galerie de photos
https://www.flickr.com/photos/31509204@N06/albums
C215 (Christian Guemy)...Vitry
Ma galerie de photos
https://www.flickr.com/photos/31509204@N06/albums
C215...Vitry
Ma galerie de photos
https://www.flickr.com/photos/31509204@N06/albums
Issu de ma dernière ballade parisienne...
La mienne est plus pudique..... Philippe
La mienne est plus pudique..... Philippe
Mon site sur la Thaïlande : http://www.phil-a-phuket.com
Photo de Catherinegil présentée dans le concours 
Pour moi c'est hors sujet
Pour moi aussi 🤪
chacun fait comme il veut !
Ce serait un excellent thème pour un prochain concours 😮
Comme ça personne ne serait hors sujet 😉
Mais cela risque aussi d'être la fin des concours 😐
PS un album de photos de grafs réalisé à Valencia (Espagne) en 2012 https://plus.google.com/...689850593?banner=pwa
Pour moi c'est hors sujet
Pour moi aussi 🤪
chacun fait comme il veut !
Ce serait un excellent thème pour un prochain concours 😮
Comme ça personne ne serait hors sujet 😉
Mais cela risque aussi d'être la fin des concours 😐
PS un album de photos de grafs réalisé à Valencia (Espagne) en 2012 https://plus.google.com/...689850593?banner=pwa
"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
😎, Je jouais avec le terme "street art" en français, art de la rue .
La musique est un art, qui peut aussi se partager gratuitement dans la rue.
La musique est un art, qui peut aussi se partager gratuitement dans la rue.
Catherine
" La lucidité est la blessure la plus proche du soleil" René Char
http://www.catherinegil.com
http://www.catherinegil.com
Je partage l'idee de Catherine que Street Art va plus loin que les grafitis ou meme les jolies peintures sur les murs de la ville, d'ou mes photos plus haut dans cette discussion de bouches d'egout ou encore ce poeme argentin.
D'ou egalement celles dans le concours des statues de Life Savers et de la fresque propagande.
Peut-etre Catherine et moi nous sommes-nous ecartes de l'idee initiale de Masterpo mais comme toujours, tout est une question d'interpretation...
Peut-etre Catherine et moi nous sommes-nous ecartes de l'idee initiale de Masterpo mais comme toujours, tout est une question d'interpretation...
https://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=6884794;a=6884794
Je viens de découvrir un nouveau style de graffiti :
http://www.toutvert.fr/reverse-graffiti-le-graffiti-ecologique/
Pour l'instant, je n'ai pas encore trouvé ce genre là à photographier...
Bijoliane
Le but suprême du voyageur est de ne plus savoir ce qu'il contemple ; chaque être, chaque chose est occasion de voyage et de contemplation. Lie-Tseu
Je partage l'idee de Catherine que Street Art va plus loin que les grafitis ou meme les jolies peintures sur les murs de la ville,
Certes, ce terme technique ou concept spécialisé va plus loin que les grafitis, c'est vrai, mais n'inclut pas tout art possible réalisé dans les rues. Si quelqu'un joue de la gratte et croasse Blowin' in the Wind, c'est certes un art (le plus souvent un tel pour prendre ses jambes à son cou) mais pas du tout Street Art.
Street Art est autonome, non-commercial, s'autorise lui-même et inclut les grafitis, le tracer avec pochoirs, la réclame, les posters, l'installation et autres formes d'expression visuelles mais ne dépasse pas les beaux-arts (au sens strict), autrement dit, Street Art est une intervention artistique et (en règle) illégale dans l'espace urbain : il s'adresse - souvent de manière provoquante - à un "auditoire public", nous tous, et s'attaque aux codes (hégémoniques) de la ville ... The Art of Rebellion.
Hery
Certes, ce terme technique ou concept spécialisé va plus loin que les grafitis, c'est vrai, mais n'inclut pas tout art possible réalisé dans les rues. Si quelqu'un joue de la gratte et croasse Blowin' in the Wind, c'est certes un art (le plus souvent un tel pour prendre ses jambes à son cou) mais pas du tout Street Art.
Street Art est autonome, non-commercial, s'autorise lui-même et inclut les grafitis, le tracer avec pochoirs, la réclame, les posters, l'installation et autres formes d'expression visuelles mais ne dépasse pas les beaux-arts (au sens strict), autrement dit, Street Art est une intervention artistique et (en règle) illégale dans l'espace urbain : il s'adresse - souvent de manière provoquante - à un "auditoire public", nous tous, et s'attaque aux codes (hégémoniques) de la ville ... The Art of Rebellion.
Hery
Je partage l'idee de Catherine que Street Art va plus loin que les grafitis ou meme les jolies peintures sur les murs de la ville, d'ou mes photos plus haut dans cette discussion de bouches d'egout ou encore ce poeme argentin.
D'ou egalement celles dans le concours des statues de Life Savers et de la fresque propagande.
D'autant que la musique est tout ce qu'il y a d'éphémère : le temps de l'interprétation et dans le cas précis de la photo que j'ai posté sur le concours tout ce qu'il y a d'instinctif puisque un gars passait dans la rue en sifflotant un thème de Dave Brubeck Quartet aussitôt repris pas les musiciens qui se sont mis à broder avec brio sur ce thème. Mais bon c'est vrai que, en règle générale, on entend par street art plutôt les graphs. Je m'étais autorisé un clin d’œil.
D'autant que la musique est tout ce qu'il y a d'éphémère : le temps de l'interprétation et dans le cas précis de la photo que j'ai posté sur le concours tout ce qu'il y a d'instinctif puisque un gars passait dans la rue en sifflotant un thème de Dave Brubeck Quartet aussitôt repris pas les musiciens qui se sont mis à broder avec brio sur ce thème. Mais bon c'est vrai que, en règle générale, on entend par street art plutôt les graphs. Je m'étais autorisé un clin d’œil.
Catherine
" La lucidité est la blessure la plus proche du soleil" René Char
http://www.catherinegil.com
http://www.catherinegil.com
🙂 Oui, je suis un peu 13NRV par la notion "d'illégalité "qui semble primer pour certains
- On peut être provocant sans être dans l'illégalité ( souvenez-vous de Picasso ou de Dali par exemple ) - La clandestinité n'a jamais nourri son homme, ne permet même pas d'acheter une seule bombe de peinture pour réaliser une œuvre. - Je ne connais pas un seul artiste qui n'aimerait pas que ses oeuvre ne soient pas appréciées et qui dédaignerait de vivre de son art. Je suis certaine que Van Gogh ou Antonin Artaud auraient largement préféré être appréciés plutôt que de vivre et mourir dans la misère la plus noire.
- On peut être provocant sans être dans l'illégalité ( souvenez-vous de Picasso ou de Dali par exemple ) - La clandestinité n'a jamais nourri son homme, ne permet même pas d'acheter une seule bombe de peinture pour réaliser une œuvre. - Je ne connais pas un seul artiste qui n'aimerait pas que ses oeuvre ne soient pas appréciées et qui dédaignerait de vivre de son art. Je suis certaine que Van Gogh ou Antonin Artaud auraient largement préféré être appréciés plutôt que de vivre et mourir dans la misère la plus noire.
Catherine
" La lucidité est la blessure la plus proche du soleil" René Char
http://www.catherinegil.com
http://www.catherinegil.com
Catherine voyons, tu joues sur les mots mais tu sais pertinemment que la musique ne fait pas partie du "Street Art" !
On peut s'interroger sur les différentes formes de graffitis comme cela a été fait... mais la musique ne rentre pas dans la définition. (L'interprétation a bon dos, hein ! 😉)
Quant aux statues de Xrctn sur le port, les exemples donnés par Masterpo et Wikipédia incluent mosaïques et autres installations... donc pourquoi pas ? (Là on peut parler d'interprétation...)
- CUBA : autre forme de Street Art ?
On peut s'interroger sur les différentes formes de graffitis comme cela a été fait... mais la musique ne rentre pas dans la définition. (L'interprétation a bon dos, hein ! 😉)
Quant aux statues de Xrctn sur le port, les exemples donnés par Masterpo et Wikipédia incluent mosaïques et autres installations... donc pourquoi pas ? (Là on peut parler d'interprétation...)
- CUBA : autre forme de Street Art ?
Catherine voyons, tu joues sur les mots mais tu sais pertinemment que la musique ne fait pas partie du "Street Art" !
🙂 Mais voyons Ming2 Tu as bien lu je suppose que j'ai écrit que je jouais avec le terme "Street Art"🙂
🙂 Mais voyons Ming2 Tu as bien lu je suppose que j'ai écrit que je jouais avec le terme "Street Art"🙂
Catherine
" La lucidité est la blessure la plus proche du soleil" René Char
http://www.catherinegil.com
http://www.catherinegil.com
Mais voyons Ming2 Tu as bien lu je suppose que j'ai écrit que je jouais avec le terme "Street Art"
Dans ce cas, on va dire que c'est fini de jouer (avec le terme Street Art) 😇
Il est bien évident qu'un orchestre de rue n'est pas du Street Art. Pourquoi pas une photo (elle serait collector !) d'Edith Piaf ramassant quelques piécettes ? Les mots Street Art recouvrent une définition assez large, mais néanmoins limitée, et là, on n'est clairement pas dedans.
Ta photo 1 ne sera pas mise sur le diaporama, mais tu es tout à fait libre d'en proposer une autre à la place.
Dans ce cas, on va dire que c'est fini de jouer (avec le terme Street Art) 😇
Il est bien évident qu'un orchestre de rue n'est pas du Street Art. Pourquoi pas une photo (elle serait collector !) d'Edith Piaf ramassant quelques piécettes ? Les mots Street Art recouvrent une définition assez large, mais néanmoins limitée, et là, on n'est clairement pas dedans.
Ta photo 1 ne sera pas mise sur le diaporama, mais tu es tout à fait libre d'en proposer une autre à la place.
Street art ou message sanitaire ?
Quelque part en Bolivie, il y a des années...
Quelque part en Bolivie, il y a des années...
Ta photo, Attila, me fait penser a celle-ci !
Ndjamena, il y a egalement quelques annees...
https://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=6884794;a=6884794
Le graphisme est plus abouti !😉
Je crois que le mur bolivien a été peint par les enfants de l'école de laquelle il faisait partie.
Je crois que le mur bolivien a été peint par les enfants de l'école de laquelle il faisait partie.
et puisque nous sommes au chapitre "murs informatifs", celui-ci pris en Coree du Nord est surprenant quand l'on sait que les conducteurs sont une espece tres rare !
https://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=6884794;a=6884794
De l'art ou du cochon ?
Aix en Provence pour les amateurs.
Aix en Provence pour les amateurs.
Merci de nous faire connaitre les oeuvres de C215 ou Christian Guémy ! Un article pour en savoir plus sur cet artiste :
http://www.la-croix.com/...e-2015-09-11-1355019 Aujourd’hui, ses pochoirs habillent les murs de Vitry et d’Ivry mais aussi de Paris, Londres, New York, Rome, et dans des villes du Maroc, d’Afrique, d’Inde, du Brésil... Des galeries du monde entier commercialisent ses œuvres, des collectionneurs les achètent, des musées les exposent. Il reçoit des commandes. Je rajoute cette partie de l'article aussi parce que c'est intéressant de voir ses motivations ! Son inspiration - Montrer ce que la société souhaiterait dissimuler « J’admire infiniment Caravage, sa lumière, sa subversion. J’aime aussi Botticelli parce que c’est un illustrateur, Véronèse, pour sa maîtrise parfaite, cet académisme qui le fait arriver au classicisme absolu. Et Dürer dont les portraits m’impressionnent. Mais je ne pense pas à eux quand je découpe un pochoir ». Ses sujets de prédilection ? D’abord sa fille Nina. Et aussi l’enfance, les laissés-pour-compte. « J’aime montrer dans leur entière dignité les personnes et les choses que la société souhaiterait dissimuler », les anonymes, les amoureux, mais aussi les animaux.
http://www.la-croix.com/...e-2015-09-11-1355019 Aujourd’hui, ses pochoirs habillent les murs de Vitry et d’Ivry mais aussi de Paris, Londres, New York, Rome, et dans des villes du Maroc, d’Afrique, d’Inde, du Brésil... Des galeries du monde entier commercialisent ses œuvres, des collectionneurs les achètent, des musées les exposent. Il reçoit des commandes. Je rajoute cette partie de l'article aussi parce que c'est intéressant de voir ses motivations ! Son inspiration - Montrer ce que la société souhaiterait dissimuler « J’admire infiniment Caravage, sa lumière, sa subversion. J’aime aussi Botticelli parce que c’est un illustrateur, Véronèse, pour sa maîtrise parfaite, cet académisme qui le fait arriver au classicisme absolu. Et Dürer dont les portraits m’impressionnent. Mais je ne pense pas à eux quand je découpe un pochoir ». Ses sujets de prédilection ? D’abord sa fille Nina. Et aussi l’enfance, les laissés-pour-compte. « J’aime montrer dans leur entière dignité les personnes et les choses que la société souhaiterait dissimuler », les anonymes, les amoureux, mais aussi les animaux.
Bijoliane
Le but suprême du voyageur est de ne plus savoir ce qu'il contemple ; chaque être, chaque chose est occasion de voyage et de contemplation. Lie-Tseu
Des galeries du monde entier commercialisent ses œuvres, des collectionneurs les achètent, des musées les exposent. Il reçoit des commandes.
Peut-on encore parler de street art ?🤪
Peut-on encore parler de street art ?🤪
Attila, la même question se pose pour les murs peints... c'est pour ça que les discussions sur ce thème sont intéressantes car on voit bien qu'on peut commencer par des graffitis et finir dans un musée !
en attendant, encore un mur informatif sur la régulation des naissances : papa-maman et un seul enfant : une fille ! et sur les soins du bébé. Mais pour ma part, je fais la différence entre ce type de peinture qui est en quelque sorte de la publicité d'état et le street art qui n'a rien à voir avec ça.
Bijoliane
Le but suprême du voyageur est de ne plus savoir ce qu'il contemple ; chaque être, chaque chose est occasion de voyage et de contemplation. Lie-Tseu
Peut-on encore parler de street art ?
Dans le cas de commandes, non, bien sûr, mais on peut toujours parler de street artist. Banksy, dont j'ai parlé précédemment, a ouvert son parc d'attractions éphémère grâce à la vente de ses oeuvres (dont certaines atteignent plusieurs centaines de milliers de £), ce qui ne l'empêche pas de continuer son art dans la rue.
Le problème, c'est que des individus peu scrupuleux volent les murs sur lesquels il a peint...
Dans le cas de commandes, non, bien sûr, mais on peut toujours parler de street artist. Banksy, dont j'ai parlé précédemment, a ouvert son parc d'attractions éphémère grâce à la vente de ses oeuvres (dont certaines atteignent plusieurs centaines de milliers de £), ce qui ne l'empêche pas de continuer son art dans la rue.
Le problème, c'est que des individus peu scrupuleux volent les murs sur lesquels il a peint...
Pour revenir aux notions de publicité peinte et faire la différence avec le street art, cette peinture qui revendique l'égalité et qui est bien différente d'une volonté étatiste pour établir l'égalité homme-femme...
Bijoliane
Le but suprême du voyageur est de ne plus savoir ce qu'il contemple ; chaque être, chaque chose est occasion de voyage et de contemplation. Lie-Tseu
On peut être provocant sans être dans l'illégalité ( souvenez-vous de Picasso ou de Dali par exemple )
Bonsoir Catherine, désolé, où est-ce que je dis que l'art "officiel" à adorer dans nos musées ne provoque pas ?! Ça serait pire s'il ne le ferait pas du tout. Juste dans l'art moderne, beaucoup d'artistes préméditent pour ainsi dire de provoquer ...
J'ai dit : l'action illégale, c.à.d. l'acquisition non-autorisée de la ville, de l'espace public est un facteur essentiel pour ces artistes. C'est cette dimension politique qui marque le Street Art et souvent beaucoup plus que l'expression artiste. Exemple : si la pub adapte la technique et l'esthétique du Street Art, elle est encore loin d'être du Street Art.
D'ailleurs, "produire" du Street Art ne veut pas dire qu'il est interdit pour un street-artiste d'exposer dans une galerie ni de gagner de l'argent avec son art. C'est une fallacie. Aujourd'hui, il y a bien des street-artistes qui remuent entre illégalité et galerie, et de plus, il y a bien des municipalités qui commandent du Street Art ...
Hery
Bonsoir Catherine, désolé, où est-ce que je dis que l'art "officiel" à adorer dans nos musées ne provoque pas ?! Ça serait pire s'il ne le ferait pas du tout. Juste dans l'art moderne, beaucoup d'artistes préméditent pour ainsi dire de provoquer ...
J'ai dit : l'action illégale, c.à.d. l'acquisition non-autorisée de la ville, de l'espace public est un facteur essentiel pour ces artistes. C'est cette dimension politique qui marque le Street Art et souvent beaucoup plus que l'expression artiste. Exemple : si la pub adapte la technique et l'esthétique du Street Art, elle est encore loin d'être du Street Art.
D'ailleurs, "produire" du Street Art ne veut pas dire qu'il est interdit pour un street-artiste d'exposer dans une galerie ni de gagner de l'argent avec son art. C'est une fallacie. Aujourd'hui, il y a bien des street-artistes qui remuent entre illégalité et galerie, et de plus, il y a bien des municipalités qui commandent du Street Art ...
Hery
Sur un mur de Bangalore (Inde) ... très XIXème siècle, non ?
"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
Dans ce cas, on va dire que c'est fini de jouer (avec le terme Street Art) 😇
Bieeeen Maîiiiitre😏
Sachez cependant qu'il y a une bonne vingtaine d'années que je m'intéresse au Street Art. Vous savez ? A l'époque où le bourgeois ne faisait pas trop la différence entre graph et tag 😇
Bieeeen Maîiiiitre😏
Sachez cependant qu'il y a une bonne vingtaine d'années que je m'intéresse au Street Art. Vous savez ? A l'époque où le bourgeois ne faisait pas trop la différence entre graph et tag 😇
Catherine
" La lucidité est la blessure la plus proche du soleil" René Char
http://www.catherinegil.com
http://www.catherinegil.com
D'ailleurs, "produire" du Street Art ne veut pas dire qu'il est interdit pour un street-artiste d'exposer dans une galerie ni de gagner de l'argent avec son art. C'est une fallacie. Aujourd'hui, il y a bien des street-artistes qui remuent entre illégalité et galerie, et de plus, il y a bien des municipalités qui commandent du Street Art ...
Hery
Oui...C'est ce que je dis dans mon message 95 de ce file
Hery
Oui...C'est ce que je dis dans mon message 95 de ce file
Catherine
" La lucidité est la blessure la plus proche du soleil" René Char
http://www.catherinegil.com
http://www.catherinegil.com
ah oui, elle me fait penser à l'affiche du film "Mother India" des années 50-60 ! Plutôt rarissime comme dessin maintenant, à part certaines affiches électorales qui font un peu vieillottes, mais tout aussi rare au pays du kathakali ce street art découvert l'an dernier au Kérala ! Je dois avouer que ça m'a fait bizarre...
@moushika : tu devrais te mettre dans la page "Discussion" et pas "Concours" et si tu tiens à placer ta photo de wc, je te laisse la place, j'en ai d'autres, pas une comme ça bien sûr, mais j'ai encore du choix. Il faudrait que tu me dises pour que je demande à ce qu'on l'enlève du concours. A toi de voir.
@moushika : tu devrais te mettre dans la page "Discussion" et pas "Concours" et si tu tiens à placer ta photo de wc, je te laisse la place, j'en ai d'autres, pas une comme ça bien sûr, mais j'ai encore du choix. Il faudrait que tu me dises pour que je demande à ce qu'on l'enlève du concours. A toi de voir.
Bijoliane
Le but suprême du voyageur est de ne plus savoir ce qu'il contemple ; chaque être, chaque chose est occasion de voyage et de contemplation. Lie-Tseu
@moushika : tu devrais te mettre dans la page "Discussion" et pas "Concours" et si tu tiens à placer ta photo de wc, je te laisse la place, j'en ai d'autres, pas une comme ça bien sûr, mais j'ai encore du choix. Il faudrait que tu me dises pour que je demande à ce qu'on l'enlève du concours. A toi de voir.
Bonjour,
Comme je l'ai dit dans la partie "Concours " , j'ai d'abord essayé de mettre mon message dans la partie "Discussions" et cela n'a pas fonctionné ( mon anti-virus a quelques soucis avec VF pour le moment)
Je ne compte pas participer ce mois-ci . Etant venue jeter un oeil , j'ai été surprise en voyant cette photo et je l'ai dit . Rien de plus . Ne change rien . 😉
Bonjour,
Comme je l'ai dit dans la partie "Concours " , j'ai d'abord essayé de mettre mon message dans la partie "Discussions" et cela n'a pas fonctionné ( mon anti-virus a quelques soucis avec VF pour le moment)
Je ne compte pas participer ce mois-ci . Etant venue jeter un oeil , j'ai été surprise en voyant cette photo et je l'ai dit . Rien de plus . Ne change rien . 😉
"La vie est un voyage qui se vit au présent ou jamais ...."
Elefantaisie, t'es sérieux ? Tes trois photos sont hors sujet...on a dit street Art pas panneaux publicitaires ! Je ne sais ce que tu as bu ou fumé mais je te conseille d'arrêter😎
Ma galerie de photos
https://www.flickr.com/photos/31509204@N06/albums
😠, C'est Master Po le chef ce mois ci !
Catherine
" La lucidité est la blessure la plus proche du soleil" René Char
http://www.catherinegil.com
http://www.catherinegil.com
Eh bien ! je ne savais pas qu'on était dans l'armée...tu pourras me mettre un blâme pour mon indiscipline😏
Ma galerie de photos
https://www.flickr.com/photos/31509204@N06/albums
Eh bien ! je ne savais pas qu'on était dans l'armée...tu pourras me mettre un blâme pour mon indiscipline😏
Un blâme ? Plutôt la Croix de Guerre ou la Victoria Cross ^^ Ces bouses n'ont évidemment rien à faire dans le concours.
Un blâme ? Plutôt la Croix de Guerre ou la Victoria Cross ^^ Ces bouses n'ont évidemment rien à faire dans le concours.
J'en pensais pas moins mais je me demande si Elefantaisie est vraiment sérieux lorsqu'il poste de telles photos ? à moins qu'il se soit changer en troll😎
Ma galerie de photos
https://www.flickr.com/photos/31509204@N06/albums
La mutation a déjà eu lieu il y a bien longtemps...
hello Rachid !
mes trois photos ont ici un sens critique social (rien à voir avec le concours ou VF, ne délirons pas)
très critique.
je pense que tu peux comprendre.
et à propos du "cadre", citons la mère supérieure :
Le thème de ce mois sera donc : World Street Art (septembre 2015). Ou l'art Urbain dans le Monde. L'art urbain, c'est : L'art urbain, ou « street art », est un mouvement artistique contemporain. Il regroupe toutes les formes d’art réalisées dans la rue, ou dans des endroits publics, et englobe diverses techniques telles que le graffiti, la réclame, le pochoir, la mosaïque, les stickers, l'affichage voire le yarn bombing ou les installations. C'est principalement un art éphémère vu par un très grand public. source Wikipedia
La définition parle d'elle-même, mais on ne sait jamais, certains pseudos bizarres ont parfois des difficultés de compréhension. Il peut donc s'agir de murs peints, recouverts de graffiti ou décorés au pochoir, aussi bien que d'objets urbains détournés, de toutes tailles. L'oeuvre d'art n'occupera pas nécessairement toute la place de la photo, mais devra être suffisamment présente pour qu'un inconnu passant par hasard sur le fil (ça existe, ça ?) puisse penser illico à l'art urbain.
voici, oh mes frères !
et à propos du "cadre", citons la mère supérieure :
Le thème de ce mois sera donc : World Street Art (septembre 2015). Ou l'art Urbain dans le Monde. L'art urbain, c'est : L'art urbain, ou « street art », est un mouvement artistique contemporain. Il regroupe toutes les formes d’art réalisées dans la rue, ou dans des endroits publics, et englobe diverses techniques telles que le graffiti, la réclame, le pochoir, la mosaïque, les stickers, l'affichage voire le yarn bombing ou les installations. C'est principalement un art éphémère vu par un très grand public. source Wikipedia
La définition parle d'elle-même, mais on ne sait jamais, certains pseudos bizarres ont parfois des difficultés de compréhension. Il peut donc s'agir de murs peints, recouverts de graffiti ou décorés au pochoir, aussi bien que d'objets urbains détournés, de toutes tailles. L'oeuvre d'art n'occupera pas nécessairement toute la place de la photo, mais devra être suffisamment présente pour qu'un inconnu passant par hasard sur le fil (ça existe, ça ?) puisse penser illico à l'art urbain.
voici, oh mes frères !
Les saines valeurs résisteront toujours à la folle marche du monde. Commissaire Laurence.
Eh bien ! je ne savais pas qu'on était dans l'armée...tu pourras me mettre un blâme pour mon indiscipline😏
😎 Ben toi ! Tellement à cheval sur le règlement, tu ne manques pas d'air !
Il y en a un autre, règlement :🙂 pour être calife à la place du calife, il faut gagner le concours.
😎 Ben toi ! Tellement à cheval sur le règlement, tu ne manques pas d'air !
Il y en a un autre, règlement :🙂 pour être calife à la place du calife, il faut gagner le concours.
Catherine
" La lucidité est la blessure la plus proche du soleil" René Char
http://www.catherinegil.com
http://www.catherinegil.com
Un blâme ? Plutôt la Croix de Guerre ou la Victoria Cross ^^
Ces bouses n'ont évidemment rien à faire dans le concours.
😎
😎
Entre ceux qui échangent sur le fil concours, ceux qui postent une photo en précisant qu'ils ne voulaient pas la poster sur le concours mais la poste quand même là sur le fil concours, ceux qui échangent sur le fil concours en précisant que ce n'est pas là qu'il faut échanger mais sur le fil discussion, ceux qui postent des "photo" hors-sujet juste pour emmerder le monde, ceux qui s'érigent en censeurs, ouffffff ! 😉
Non Elefantaisie, enfin Francis ! je n'arrive pas comprendre ton délire...c'est du grand n'importe quoi et surtout une grosse perte de temps.
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Entre ceux qui échangent sur le fil concours, ceux qui postent une photo en précisant qu'ils ne voulaient pas la poster sur le concours mais la poste quand même là sur le fil concours, ceux qui échangent sur le fil concours en précisant que ce n'est pas là qu'il faut échanger mais sur le fil discussion, ceux qui postent des "photo" hors-sujet juste pour emmerder le monde, ceux qui s'érigent en censeurs, ouffffff ! 😉
le prochain concours ça pourrait être "les meilleures captures d'écran des forums VF" 😉
z'en pensez quoi les gens ?
le prochain concours ça pourrait être "les meilleures captures d'écran des forums VF" 😉
z'en pensez quoi les gens ?
Tu me fatigues Catherine avec tes reproches à deux francs six sous...je comprend mieux pourquoi certains ne participent plus au fil de discussions et au concours photo de VF...j'ai assez perdu mon temps avec cette discussion stérile.
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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
If you’ve already posted your three photos in the contest thread Staircases: May 2026 Photo Contest Theme and a fourth one comes to mind, you can ease your staircase obsession here.
A few examples of staircases:
Some of the 6,600 steps on the staircase leading to the summit of Jade Emperor Peak at 1,545 meters.
Emergency staircase at the Orléans library (France).
Brussels street artist Créons incorporates the staircase into the dress design of his character.
The staircase is part of the roof of Villa Malaparte (Adalberto Libera) on the island of Capri (Italy).
A few examples of staircases:
Some of the 6,600 steps on the staircase leading to the summit of Jade Emperor Peak at 1,545 meters.
Emergency staircase at the Orléans library (France).
Brussels street artist Créons incorporates the staircase into the dress design of his character.
The staircase is part of the roof of Villa Malaparte (Adalberto Libera) on the island of Capri (Italy).
Hello,
It might not be very original, but I see it hasn’t been suggested—or at least not for a very long time. I’d like to invite you to discover the beauty of the great outdoors through landscape photos. Whether they’re desert, sea, countryside, or mountain scenes—with or without other elements (people, buildings, animals, etc.)—they should make us want to dive right in without hesitation.
To participate: Photo submissions until Wednesday, June 24 at 11:59 PM You can post up to 3 photos, numbered and shared in separate messages, along with a short description of the place and the story behind it.
To vote: from Thursday, June 25 at 12:01 AM to Monday, June 29 at 11:59 PM After the deadline, it’s too late!
Please include the photo number, username, and the points awarded: Photo #1 = 3 pts Photo #2 = 2 pts Photo #3 = 1 pt
All VF members can vote (even those who didn’t submit photos). In case of a tie for first place, the winning photo will be the one with the most first-place votes, then second-place votes! The lucky winner will get to organize July 2026’s photo contest.
For discussions about the theme, it’s here: Discussion thread for June 2026’s theme: Such a Beautiful Landscape
Good luck to everyone!
Philippe
Chumphon, Thailand: Doi Tapang
It might not be very original, but I see it hasn’t been suggested—or at least not for a very long time. I’d like to invite you to discover the beauty of the great outdoors through landscape photos. Whether they’re desert, sea, countryside, or mountain scenes—with or without other elements (people, buildings, animals, etc.)—they should make us want to dive right in without hesitation.
To participate: Photo submissions until Wednesday, June 24 at 11:59 PM You can post up to 3 photos, numbered and shared in separate messages, along with a short description of the place and the story behind it.
To vote: from Thursday, June 25 at 12:01 AM to Monday, June 29 at 11:59 PM After the deadline, it’s too late!
Please include the photo number, username, and the points awarded: Photo #1 = 3 pts Photo #2 = 2 pts Photo #3 = 1 pt
All VF members can vote (even those who didn’t submit photos). In case of a tie for first place, the winning photo will be the one with the most first-place votes, then second-place votes! The lucky winner will get to organize July 2026’s photo contest.
For discussions about the theme, it’s here: Discussion thread for June 2026’s theme: Such a Beautiful Landscape
Good luck to everyone!
Philippe
Chumphon, Thailand: Doi Tapang
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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. 😄