Photo taken by me @derangedvisions
The emotion of black and white photography
There is something about black and white photography that captures the soul of an image. When black and white is done right, it is more than just changing the saturation. You are able to harness the emotions that are in a photograph and give them a timeless feel. So this week I would like to see your best black and white images that really tell a story about the places or the people that you are photographing. I can't wait to see them.
Photo taken by me @derangedvisions
How is the Deranged Photography Contest set up?
The contest will be broken up into three different tiers. Each will have a different payout for the winners based on what tier you enter into. Here is a breakdown of the winning based on the tiers:
| Place | Professional | Amateur | Beginner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1.25 SBD | 1 SBD | 1 SBD |
| 2nd | 0.75 SBD | 0.5 SBD | 0.5 SBD |
| 3rd | 0.5 SBD | 0.25 SBD | 0.25 SBD |
Each contest will be open for submissions for 5 days after the post is made and then closes at 0100 UTC (1800 MST) on the 5th day.
This will give me and any guest judges time to judge the submissions and create the post announcing the winners.
How to enter
When you enter a photo in the competition, you will state what tier you want to be judged in and locked in for the month at that level.
For example if you enter a photo, you drop the photo in the comment section, state what level of photographer you are, and then give a description of the photograph.
If you want to make your own post and reference the contest in your post, that would be awesome, just remember to post your picture in the comment section along with your post link. Who knows, you may get a visit and an upvote on your post as well as an upvote on the picture. Use the tag #derangedphotography to make it easy to find your posts.
Additional Notes
Only one submission per contest. Extra submissions will be ignored.
You can switch your tier ONE time per month, but only if you are moving up into a higher tier, for example if you are currently in the amateur tier, but you think that you have a photograph that you want to enter in the professional tier, you can state that you are changing your tier to professional. You will then be locked into the new tier for the remainder of the month. You are not able to move down to a lower tier, like going from amateur to the beginner tier.
If you do not state wish tier you want to be judged in for the month, I will leave a comment to remind you to do so, but if you don't respond, you will be assigned to a tier and locked in for that month.
Plagiarism will not be tolerated in any form. All submissions must be your own work. I will investigate every entry and one of the main sponsors is the @steemcleaners team, so if you are caught plagiarizing, not only will you be blacklisted from competing from any future contests, but you will be reported to @steemcleaners as well. It is not worth it to try and cheat, especially with the 3 tier set up where everyone has an equal shot of winning.
Who are the amazing sponsors?
One major sponsor to the contests is @pfunk. For those that don't know @pfunk is a very active witness on the platform that is doing a lot behind the scenes to ensure that your user experience is a smooth one.
@pfunk aids in the process of new account set ups, a big part of Steemit Chat, and a part of the @steemcleaners team. @pfunk also is a huge supporter of the Open Mic contests run by @luzcypher.
You should seriously consider casting a witness vote for @pfunk.
Another major sponsor is @czechglobalhosts. For those that don't know, @czechglobalhosts puts on two daily photo contests that are open to anyone to enter. His contests cover the entire globe so that anyone can enter. The days and themes are:
- Australian Monday
- Antarctica and World's Oceans Tuesday
- African Wednesday
- European Thursday
- North American Friday
- South American Saturday
- Asian Sunday
On top of the themed daily continent contests, he hosts a daily travel contests specific to the beautiful country of the Czech Republic. So make sure to follow @czechglobalhosts and participate in his contests because he is offering two daily photography contests that you can enter to win.
The other sponsors I have are @guiltyparties and the @steemcleaners team. @guiltyparties and everyone else behind @steemcleaners does so much for the platform as a whole, trying to reduce the spammers, phishing and plagiarism that goes on here. If you have any free slots for witness votes you should consider casting a vote for @guiltyparties, vote for @patrice, vote for @anyx, vote for @pfunk, vote for @pjau, and vote for @arcange. Your votes for these great witnesses go a long way in ensuring the platform continues to thrive.
Now get out and start shooting
I hope you are all excited about this new contest. The contest themes will be different than what you are used to seeing on Steemit, and I am doing this to encourage everyone to get out and shoot new pictures. If you are a life long professional nature photographer, some of the themes may push you to try and learn something new. If you are just a beginner photographer, this is a great place to have fun shooting all sorts of exciting styles and learn in the process.
Photo taken by me @derangedvisions
I am looking forward to seeing all of your great submissions. Have fun taking those pictures!!
If you like what I am doing, please consider a witness vote for my new team witness with @c0ff33a. Proceeds from the witness go back towards supporting my community initiatives like this photo contest. Thank you all for everything. You are awesome.
Here is a pic of my big fluffy Maine Coon, Christopher Columbus. (beginner)
O yeah! I was waiting for this theme. This photo is taken in Iceland. A land where longexposure photography is a must to try. This Island was more spooky in black and white. Combined with the water all foggy it was the perfect atmosphere.
tier: pro
Black and White Atmo in Prague
I love this theme! I'am in! Amateur tier
I love that theme - to tell a story in black and white.
Here is my entry, beginner tier, camera - smartphone Samsung J5
https://steemit.com/derangedphotography/@nelinoeva/deranged-photography-contest-entry-79b7f08a6c90f
Hi! Here is my entry:
Tier: Amateur
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Great theme ~ 💞 ~ I love the nostalgic flair that monochrome photography evokes...!...
Hello friend, this is my entry
https://steemit.com/derangedphotography/@chilarengel/black-and-white-deranged-photography-contest
Hello friend, this is my entry to the contest sponsored by @derangedvisions, this photo I take is from laguna de unare of the state Anzoátegui Venezuela my small town where my parents grew up, I hope you like it.
https://steemit.com/derangedphotography/@maribelquere97/black-and-white-deranged-photography-contest
BEGINNING CATEGORY
Hello friend this is my entry to the photography contest varied to Black and White - Beginner category.
https://steemit.com/derangedphotography/@henrry1954/black-and-white-deranged-photography-contest
Hello friend this is my entry to the photography contest varied to Black and White -
hope you like.
My photo take it with my
Camera Camera Panasonic Dmc-12 10mp
Beginner category.
https://steemit.com/derangedphotography/@manuelruiz21/black-and-white-deranged-photography-contest
I took this shot in 2002 with my Hasselblad 503 CW, in 6x6 cm color slide film, but I think the black and white edit serves better this image. It is from an old-fashioned factory which is founded in 1874 and it is part of the most iconic Greek industry.
Great photos, Wes. I will follow your tone and make a post with emotion (as I missed the last edition). Thanks for sharing!
So here is my entry, from another genocide that took place in the 20th century, only in another country, Cambodia.
Tier: professional.
https://steemit.com/derangedphotography/@nolasco/deranged-photography-contest-black-and-white-tuol-sleng-genocide-museum-phnom-pehn-cambodia-05c56f53451b2est
hello this is my entry. I am a beginner
Hi @derangedvisions
This is my entry for this round.
Tier: beginner
My entry for tier beginner-
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The mists of November are bright when one is daydreaming ~ 💞✨ ~
Thanks for hosting this, @derangedvisions ~ Looking forward to seeing all the entries! :) Here's my beginner entry (plus a link to the post I wrote for it.)
Here is my entry :
Tier: Beginner
https://steemit.com/derangedphotography/@himalayanwomb/deranged-photography-contest----2018-10-1-13-46-50
That Old Man
Tier: Professional(That last HM kind of encouraged me to participate in professionaltier this round too LOL)
I took the shot of this Foosball Table in Fall. It looked like nobody had played with it for years.
Tier:Amateur
Participating after a long time.
Hope you're doing well, my friend @derangedvisions
"Tier: Amateur
A white phone on a black leather cover.
Edited the color a bit."
"The original photo here."
hi @derangedvisions
is this my entry
https://steemit.com/derangedphotography/@catataniranda/stranded-fishing-boat-or-black-and-white-deranged-photography-contest-0c28d5ca9a09c
This is my entry. Tier: Beginner
This is the post on my blog
Happy to join the competition again this week! 😎
my entry
