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Fixed-lens Challenge #378: Domestic Appliances

Cap'n Fishy

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Fixed-Lens Photo Challenge #378: Subject: Domestic appliances

The challenge is to make a composition from what is around you in your house. Pose the kettle having a chat with the microwave. Or show the vacuum cleaner struggling with the stairs. Or the coffee maker silhouetted in the early morning light. Whatever you can think of.

Remember, if you post a photo, you may be the winner. Be prepared to host and judge a new challenge.

To submit, put your photo title in the first line of the post, followed by your photo, and click "Post comment." Your camera brand and model must appear in the post. Include additional EXIF data, if you like.

Enter just one photo.

Post until Monday noon GMT, 23 March.

Rules:
Camera: Any fixed-lens camera, all brands and models. Cell phones are also included. No DSLRs!
The image may be digital or scanned film as long as the original shot was taken with a fixed lens.
Time: Any on-topic photo taken at any time is eligible except photos that have won other POTN competitions.
Size: Photo must be no less than 800 pixels and no more than 1600 pixels on the longest side, with no borders.
Postprocessing: Do whatever you like and the host will decide if it fits the theme.
Photo display: Photos must appear in this thread to be eligible.
Title your photo.
No commenting and no likes until the challenge has ended.
People may also post photos after the winners are announced.

Voting: Once the challenge is closed on Monday noon anyone may cast their votes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places. People who didn't enter a photograph are also allowed to vote. 1st Place = 3 points, 2nd Place = 2 points, and 3rd Place = 1 point.
Note: The host of the challenge may also enter a photo and is encouraged to do so. Should the host win, the runner up will host the next challenge, so as to avoid the same person hosting in two consecutive weeks.

Hosting:
1. The challenge host is the winner of the last challenge.
2. Once your win is announced, copy the sticky and start a thread in the Competitions forum with this title: Fixed-Lens Challenge #XXX: Subject
4. Soon after noon GMT on the next Tuesday, post the sum of the votes for first, second, and third place. No ties, please.
5. If the winner can't be contacted and doesn't respond by Wednesday noon GMT, the second-place winner will host the challenge. If both are unavailable, the third-place winner will host.

Link to Sticky with template

Schedule: One challenge every week, on the following schedule:
1. New Topic: As soon as possible after winning.
2. Posting Starts: Right after topic is announced.
3. Posting Stops: Monday noon GMT.
4. Winners Announcement: As soon as possible, after Tuesday noon GMT.
 
My new stove (left - under tarp) quarantined in the garage in 1965. Shunned by the washer, dryer and water heater. (The house we rented had built in stove top and wall oven)
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Result:

A very close-run one, with some great ideas.

1st: Dilopix - 13 pts
2nd: RDWP - 12 pts
3rd: TerryPinky 11 pts

Congrats to Ed and over to him for the next round.

I have to admit to having a soft spot for Rob's entry - on account of my having taken more shots with that lens over the last 17 years than all my others put together. It's now in semi-retirement, since going RF in 2024. I've never thought about hollowing it out and making a coffee mug out of it though! :p
 
Result:

A very close-run one, with some great ideas.

1st: Dilopix - 13 pts
2nd: RDWP - 12 pts
3rd: TerryPinky 11 pts

Congrats to Ed and over to him for the next round.

I have to admit to having a soft spot for Rob's entry - on account of my having taken more shots with that lens over the last 17 years than all my others put together. It's now in semi-retirement, since going RF in 2024. I've never thought about hollowing it out and making a coffee mug out of it though! :p
Thanks for the win guys!! I'll have a new one up in a bit...
Funnily enough, since I bought my lil' Sony A7ll full frame, instead of shelling out for Sony lenses I got an adapter and I'm using my 24-105L as my current walkaround lens😉
 
Thanks for the win guys!! I'll have a new one up in a bit...
Funnily enough, since I bought my lil' Sony A7ll full frame, instead of shelling out for Sony lenses I got an adapter and I'm using my 24-105L as my current walkaround lens😉
Col I agree on the 24-105MM lens. I shot dozens of weddings with that lens on my 5D and the 17-55MM EF-S on my 7D! 😀
 
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