Mobile phone photographic competition - rules and discussions

Sunsets. I reckon there should be a sunset competition. ;)

How about classic, almost romantic, styled bikes. Up against a cold urban background?

:)

anyone in particular?

Helmut Newton :p

Annie Leibovitz, but no photoshop allowed. should be a real challenge :p

Nan Goldin :)

Okay, it seems popular.

How about one of the themes be -

Image In Style Of Classic Photograph / Photographer?

excellent news

that's a good one, seeing is this is a mobile phone competition how about Gursky ;)

ok, so some photographers wouldn't work but something like 'The decisive moment' (a la Henri Cartier-Bresson) would

it's good if themes aren't too specific - broad and open to interpretation is good

half the fun is how people choose to interpret a theme

Weegee.... but how would people feel about only black and white.....

^ Racist

Weegee.... but how would people feel about only black and white or sepia.....

@wools, happier?

Sunsets. I reckon there should be a sunset competition. ;)

MrsMyth loves sunset pics.

I was going to mention 'shades of grey' but thought I'd get a similar response......!

could we have pictures inspired by or in the style of a famous photographer past or present. that person to be decided beforehand by the judges. please.

I had a similar idea
Got my girlfriend to pose for this one

Competition thread: http://www.lfgss.com/thread50247.html