POLL: Photo of the Month - JUNE 2006 - Cannabis Flower Photos - International Cannagraphic Magazine Forums

Dutchgrown · 07-16-2006, 11:30 AM

After much review of the nominations there are 9 finalists for the month of June 2006 to be voted on.

There were many nice photos, but just 9 that appear in focus to the extent to make it to the finals.

When making nominations please keep in mind that the photo must exhibit proper lighting, depth of field and so be in focus. I learned quite a lot when Jorge Cervantes visited my garden to take many pictures of the wonderful plants that were well seeded at the time. He showed me many tricks of the photographing buds trade that made a lot of sense and you might well want to learn from.

1. When taking pictures of cannabis, try and make sure that there is no leaf matter in the foreground of the buds that might create an out of focus situation so making parts of the picture blurry. To prevent this, it is necessary to trim back some of the leaf around the area you wish to photograph so making it easier and clearer to produce an accurate and in focus picture.

2. Usually it is best to have a matte black background without shadows showing through. This will bring out the subject matter and not confuse it with the background.

3. Proper lighting should be cast on the subject. Make sure all HPS lights are turned off, otherwise you will end up with too much redness in the picture.

4. For close shots always use the macro setting and a tripod to make sure that when you release the shutter the camera is absolutely still and positioned close enough to the subject matter for the macro to work at its best.

5. Check your white balance and take a few pics to make sure that your photos are not being 'whited out' by too high of a setting.

There probably are many more tips that one could give, I just thought that the above five would be the most crucial in producing the best shots. Keep in mind that when nominating a picture for photo of the month that clarity is all important in us selecting what will place in the competition each month. Even if 90% of the picture is in focus, the 10% that is not detracts from the overall image and will probably not be selected as a finalist.

A big pat on the back for any entries. Photography is an art and we can all see that some of you are really excelling at whilst learning.

IC Mag is seeing a huge amount of photographic examples of our favorite plant. For me as an individual it's not so easy to have the time to find the real gems amoungst them. Anyone that is nominating the best pics they perceive to be on the site is helping me to see perhaps what I might not and this goes for all of us. So keep on nominating in the months ahead, you are doing us all a great service.

Below are the finalists for June 2006.

1. 3legdog - Very Berry Surprise

2. natefrog - Jackie-O

3. HMT - FMCD

4. Elevator Man - Flo

5. Nspecta - Deep Chunk

6. Hot Cargo - Macro

7. sirharrynugz - DJ Short Blueberry

8. afropips - Blackberry Widow

9. HempKat - C99 macro

HOT CARGO · 07-17-2006, 01:51 AM

what?

got 20 hits now? hehe, did this just start? now thats one lucky macro shot
i dont think i ever one Photo of the Month, maybe this time?hehe
thank you all for the votes, wow.

peace

Fish131 · 07-17-2006, 02:30 AM

21 HC hehe
Congratulations!

packn2puff · 07-17-2006, 10:47 AM

Lots-O-Purple..that's fo shizzle....cool colors on that macro HempKat..looks like an exotic coral reef..yours too HC..one day dammit..I will have the lens to go deep..
Great shots everyone..

Reign of Terror · 07-17-2006, 10:52 AM

4/9 of the nominations are mine!!!

Alright!!!

07-17-2006, 12:46 PM

hey looks like hot cargo is gonna smash up this contest. i have no doubts in his win here hehe. poles are organized as hell. hey hot goin like a rocket 31 votes already pal, keep it up brothers from sunny poland

hempkat

nice C99 macro got my vote, sorry HC but it should be a photo contest, shouldn't?

peace pes

rogin · 07-17-2006, 01:26 PM

picture HC be the best !!!

Closet Funk · 07-18-2006, 05:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Reign of Terror

4/9 of the nominations are mine!!!

Alright!!!

I got 3 ROT. So 7 out of 9 are ours. Nice!

Wacky Tobacky · 07-18-2006, 07:22 AM

hmm i wonder whos going to win...... lol

Reign of Terror · 07-18-2006, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Closet Funk

I got 3 ROT. So 7 out of 9 are ours. Nice!

what i can i say, i mean we are the shit right?

View Poll Results: Which member's photo should be awarded POTM for June 2006?
1. 3legdog	6	4.80%
2. Natefrog	14	11.20%
3. HMT	5	4.00%
4. Elevator Man	3	2.40%
5. Nspecta	15	12.00%
6. Hot Cargo	50	40.00%
7. sirharrynugz	3	2.40%
8. afropips	11	8.80%
9. HempKat	18	14.40%
Voters: 125. You may not vote on this poll

07-16-2006, 11:30 AM	#1
Dutchgrown ---- Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 0	POLL: Photo of the Month - JUNE 2006 After much review of the nominations there are 9 finalists for the month of June 2006 to be voted on. There were many nice photos, but just 9 that appear in focus to the extent to make it to the finals. When making nominations please keep in mind that the photo must exhibit proper lighting, depth of field and so be in focus. I learned quite a lot when Jorge Cervantes visited my garden to take many pictures of the wonderful plants that were well seeded at the time. He showed me many tricks of the photographing buds trade that made a lot of sense and you might well want to learn from. 1. When taking pictures of cannabis, try and make sure that there is no leaf matter in the foreground of the buds that might create an out of focus situation so making parts of the picture blurry. To prevent this, it is necessary to trim back some of the leaf around the area you wish to photograph so making it easier and clearer to produce an accurate and in focus picture. 2. Usually it is best to have a matte black background without shadows showing through. This will bring out the subject matter and not confuse it with the background. 3. Proper lighting should be cast on the subject. Make sure all HPS lights are turned off, otherwise you will end up with too much redness in the picture. 4. For close shots always use the macro setting and a tripod to make sure that when you release the shutter the camera is absolutely still and positioned close enough to the subject matter for the macro to work at its best. 5. Check your white balance and take a few pics to make sure that your photos are not being 'whited out' by too high of a setting. There probably are many more tips that one could give, I just thought that the above five would be the most crucial in producing the best shots. Keep in mind that when nominating a picture for photo of the month that clarity is all important in us selecting what will place in the competition each month. Even if 90% of the picture is in focus, the 10% that is not detracts from the overall image and will probably not be selected as a finalist. A big pat on the back for any entries. Photography is an art and we can all see that some of you are really excelling at whilst learning. IC Mag is seeing a huge amount of photographic examples of our favorite plant. For me as an individual it's not so easy to have the time to find the real gems amoungst them. Anyone that is nominating the best pics they perceive to be on the site is helping me to see perhaps what I might not and this goes for all of us. So keep on nominating in the months ahead, you are doing us all a great service. Below are the finalists for June 2006. 1. 3legdog - Very Berry Surprise 2. natefrog - Jackie-O 3. HMT - FMCD 4. Elevator Man - Flo 5. Nspecta - Deep Chunk 6. Hot Cargo - Macro 7. sirharrynugz - DJ Short Blueberry 8. afropips - Blackberry Widow 9. HempKat - C99 macro
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07-17-2006, 01:51 AM	#2
HOT CARGO The Best Is Yet To Come Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: sixth state Posts: 1,954	what? got 20 hits now? hehe, did this just start? now thats one lucky macro shot i dont think i ever one Photo of the Month, maybe this time?hehe thank you all for the votes, wow. peace __________________ Its not what you can do for your plants, its what your plants can do for you.
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07-17-2006, 02:30 AM	#3
Fish131 Poland resurrection! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: POLAND Posts: 934	21 HC hehe Congratulations! __________________ !!!Free RC, Free OG!!!
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07-17-2006, 10:47 AM	#4
packn2puff IC Official Assistant to the Insistent Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Atop the Great Divide Posts: 1,675	Lots-O-Purple..that's fo shizzle....cool colors on that macro HempKat..looks like an exotic coral reef..yours too HC..one day dammit..I will have the lens to go deep.. Great shots everyone.. __________________ " Want some whiskey in your water, Sugar in your tea...What's all these crazy questions you asking me...This is the craziest party that could ever be..Don't turn on the lights cause I don't want to see..Open up the window, Let some air into this room..Think I'm almost choking from the smell of stale perfume..And that cigarette your smoking bout scare me half to death..Open up the window sucker, let me catch my breath.." *I'm Governor packn2puff and I approve this message* *Newest!!* *BubbleDust Picfest*
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07-17-2006, 10:52 AM	#5
Reign of Terror I am the Ruler of Horror...the Reign of Terror. Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 582	4/9 of the nominations are mine!!! Alright!!!
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07-17-2006, 12:46 PM	#6
Guest Guest Posts: n/a	hey looks like hot cargo is gonna smash up this contest. i have no doubts in his win here hehe. poles are organized as hell. hey hot goin like a rocket 31 votes already pal, keep it up brothers from sunny poland hempkat nice C99 macro got my vote, sorry HC but it should be a photo contest, shouldn't? peace pes
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07-17-2006, 01:26 PM	#7
rogin smoke weed every day !!! Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 291	picture HC be the best !!! __________________ smoke some weed ;]
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07-18-2006, 07:22 AM	#9
Wacky Tobacky Is Back in Action Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 626	hmm i wonder whos going to win...... lol
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