DC Photography Contest #176

[purplehaze]

Welcome to the Photography Contest!

Welcome back for another round of the DC Photography contest, come and show us what you've got! 

 

This time, the theme is: Comfort -- something comfortable, or something that brings you comfort when you are down.

 

Submission deadline: August 16

 

Voting deadline: August 30

 

Rules:

- One entry per person.

- Picture has to be made by yourself and can't be just a reproduction of someone's work. If someone else's work is in the picture, there needs to be something extra.

- No manipulation besides basic photo adjustments (contrast, exposure, cropping, color balance, lighting, etc.).

- No text or framing in the photo. A signature/watermark is just fine, but it's preferable if you don't have "O Hai Eye Hav3 T3XT" (or something similar) present in the photo.

- When voting, please don't select your own image. This will ensure fairness.

- You are free to submit an old photo; you don't need to take a new one just for this competition.

- Winner hosts the next contest.

Previous themes:

1: Beginning anew / 2: Simplicity / 3: Summer / 4: Wildlife / 5: Black & White / 6: Food / 7: Macro / 8: Farewell / 9: Light and Shadow / 10: Urban

11: In the home / 12: Travel Photography / 13: Pets / 14: Red / 15: Coupled Animals / 16: Clouds / 17: Green / 18: Water / 19: Scenic views / 20: Invertebrates

21: Sunrise/Sunset / 22: Purple / 23: Out of Context / 24: Snow / 25: Flowers / 26: Mountains / 27: Old / 28: Birds / 29: Inanimate Objects / 30: New Life

31: Play / 32: Road / 33: Leaves / 34: People / 35. Books / 36. Statues / 37. Nighttime / 38. Candy / 39: Fruits / 40: Reflection

41: Transportation / 42: Trees / 43: Happiness / 44: Communication / 45: Youth / 46: Colors / 47: New Year / 48: Music / 49: Contrast / 50: Pink

51: Spring / 52: The first letter of your username / 53: Party! / 54. White / 55. Weather / 56: Buildings / 57: Union / 58: Doors, gates and windows / 59: Texture / 60: Pairs

61: Your Favorite / 62: Mushrooms / 63: Happy holidays / 64: Treasure / 65: Bells / 66: Warmth / 67: Blue / 68: Center / 69: Zoo / 70: Memories

71: Chitin / 72: Garden / 73: Silhouette / 74: Darkness / 75: W / 76: Small / 77: Silly / 78: Toys / 79: Three / 80: Autumn

81: Yellow / 82: Macro / 83. Horizon / 84. Winter/Christmas / 85: Skies / 86: Baked Goods / 87: Your Home town / 88: Abandoned places / 89: F / 90: Fears

91: Adventure / 92: Detail / 93: Illumination / 94: Color Orange / 95: Black and white / 96: Abstract / 97: Unnoticed / 98: Fire / 99: History / 100: Bridges

101: Wild animal close ups / 102: Street Lights / 103: Hobby / 104: Three / 105: Eyes / 106: Unappreciated / 107: Desk / 108: Opposites / 109: Mechanical Parts / 110: Monuments

111: The bond / 112: Action / 113: Up / 114: Spooky / 115: Self / 116: Extreme Weather / 117: Patterns / 118: Down / 119: Ground / 120: Brown

121: Softness / 122: C / 123: Summer / 124: Flowers / 125: Gathering / 126. Living Room / 127. v1 Crystal/Gemstone / 127. v2 Nostalgia / 128: Mammals / 129: Sea and Lake / 130: Birthday Cake

131: Aquatic Creatures / 132: Sunshine and Summertime / 133: Close-up Photography / 134: Rainbows / 135: Circles / 136: Coffee / 137: Storm / 138: Halloween / 139: Something You See in Everyday Things / 140: Celebrate!

141: Signs of Affection / 142: Most recent photo / 143: Easter / 144: Pastels / 145: Wings / 146: Hope / 147: Text / 148: Home / 149: Winter / 150: Vacation

151: Insects / 152: Botanical / 153: Carvings / 154: Crafting / 155: Glass / 156: Coniferous / 157: Wind / 158: Classic / 159: Games / 160: Procrastination

161: In Motion / 162: Music / 163: Empty / 164: Still Life / 165: Night / 166: Liquids / 167: Historical/Heritage Sites / 168. Ice / 169. Sentimental / 170. Resolutions /

171. Aftermath / 172. Isolation / 173. Pets / 174. Caring / 175. Hobbies / 176. Comfort

Edited August 17, 2020 by purplehaze

[purplehaze]

Well, it appears that I picked a real dud for my theme.

Should I change it?

[Lagie]

Maybe everyone was waiting for someone else to go first?

I'm a kid at heart (and live alone) so I still snuggle with stuffed animals for comfort!

 

Ralph and the NDLs (Non-Drama Llamas). Ralph sports a Doctor Who style scarf I crocheted for him years ago.

 

 

[Ruby Eyes]

well, it would just be another cat photo from me he would sit with me (you can see all that cat hair on my legs!)

edit: he's a Scottish Fold - he's not mad at me, his ears just are like that

 

 

Edited August 10, 2020 by Ruby Eyes
added vowels

[Little-Star]

Cats have a weird concept of confortable. My workplace's kitty sleeping

Spoiler

 

 

Edited August 8, 2020 by Little-Star

[purplehaze]

On 8/8/2020 at 10:24 AM, Lagie said:

Maybe everyone was waiting for someone else to go first?

Maybe. Thanks for being that someone!

 

Still a few more days to get an entry in. What says comfort to you?

[Ruby Eyes]

I want a workspace cat, too! Sadly, we have co-workers that are allergic ...

 

[Little-Star]

5 hours ago, Ruby Eyes said:

I want a workspace cat, too! Sadly, we have co-workers that are allergic ...

 

I work in a petstore so it's easier to have them around haha if an employee is allergic, they accept the risks just by working there 🤣 (we have actually 2 and used to have a 3rd one (RIP)

Edited August 13, 2020 by Little-Star

[Lagie]

1 hour ago, Little-Star said:

I work in a petstore so it's easier to have them around haha if an employee is allergic, they accept the risks just by working there 🤣 (we have actually 2 and used to have a 3rd one (RIP)

I work in an animal shelter and am allergic to cats so try to avoid the cat areas. I actually kind of like the whole mask protocol now as I feel safer around the cats, too! (You do mean RIP cat, right? Not RIP employee? either way.)

[GhostMouse]

I thought this guy looked pretty comfortable. I believe this is a ring-billed gull but I can't be certain.

 

Spoiler

 

 

[purplehaze]

The poll is up! Come and vote.

[sh20000sh]

Voted!

[Fuzzbucket]

Voted.

[GhostMouse]

Voted!

[Natayah]

Voted! I love this thread, so make sure you are always sharing & participating, even if just in voting and/or enjoying the art. I super wish I had time to have submitted a picture myself as I loved the Topic and had a fun idea to share, but ... life made no time for me!! Thanks for all the artful creations you all share with us of yourselves and allowing us to enjoy and be inspired!

[ADN6]

All of these pictures are adorable and comfortable! I voted but it was hard to pick. 

[purplehaze]

Looks like congratulations are due to @Lagie! Ralph and his buddies have taken the day!

[Fuzzbucket]

Well done Lagie

[Ruby Eyes]

The orange Llama is my favourite

 

[purplehaze]

While I rather favor the purple one! Surprise!

[Ruby Eyes]

So we can share them! That's why there's no drama around them

Of course, my cat deserves that last spot. When I cried yesterday, he would NOT let me cuddle him Stupid spoiled cat. Should've sent in another photo of the other cat - SHE actually cuddled with me!

[Fuzzbucket]

I like the teddy with the scarf...

[Lagie]

Aww, thanks, guys!  (I can't decide on my favourite llama either! )

Will try to get the new one up by the weekend!

[Ruby Eyes]

I wonder what it'll be

[Lagie]

1 hour ago, Ruby Eyes said:

I wonder what it'll be

Me too!

Edited September 5, 2020 by Lagie
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