New 72 Hour Challenge (3-6 Jan '13): Exotic

badcatgary

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Adjective
Originating in or characteristic of a distant foreign country.

Noun
An exotic plant or animal.

The theme for this challenge is: Exotic

Here is an example of one interpretation of the theme:
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Hope you all have fun with this challenge. I'll name the winners the evening of January 6 (US time).

Please refer to the comprehensive list of previous topics and winners via the link below:

72-Hour Challenge Hall of Fame (2012)

72 Hour Challenge Rules

As the title suggests, each challenge lasts for 72 hours. Everyone gets to submit 2 photos in line with the chosen theme. The winner of the previous challenge gets to choose the new theme (topics can be anything under the sun) and serves as the judge for his/her 72-hour challenge.

For obvious purposes, the judge is disqualified from participating in his/her own 72-hour challenge. Instead, he/she should post up to 2 photos as examples to start out the challenge. Should the winner not be able to commit to being the next judge, the responsibility is passed on to the runner-up.

At the end of the 72-hours (we don't have to be strict about 72-hours, especially with time differences depending on where you are on the globe), the judge will name a blue ribbon winner, a runner-up, and 1 honorable mention. As we all know, beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. We may not all agree with the chosen winners; the judge is encouraged (but not required) to state what criteria he used to decide on a winner.

To make sure we don't break any Mu43 rules/regulations, by participating in this thread you are allowing the judge to repost your image for the sole purpose of announcing the winners for the 72-hr Blue Ribbon Challenge.
 

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Non cultivated Phoenix palm in an Negev desert oasis.

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This rare bird lives only on a few isolated streams in the Negev desert.

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some1saychicken

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Elgeet 12mm 1.2 on le gh2. :)


Point Dume in Malibu, California. 1AM.
 

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Shores of Lake Harris, Mt Aspiring National Park, New Zealand.
(A lake approx 1000m above sea level among the alpine mountains there)

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Rough Gecko (Naultinus Rudis) of New Zealand

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A grey egret in snow. Is this exotic enough?
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What a fun challenge!
 

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I thought I'd have to sit this one out, but then I remembered I had these shots of belly dancers; one at my local folk festival, the other in my hometown Christmas parade! Pretty exotic...

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Brown Pelican (maybe not as exotic depending on where you live) :smile:

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jloden

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Couple of not-so-friendly Jaguars

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Brown Pelican (maybe not as exotic depending on where you live) :smile:

That is the primary reason I chose this topic!

We have a diverse membership here, and I thought it would be interesting to see what people from all over the globe find 'exotic.'
 

kevinparis

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many ways to define exotic.... for europeans Las Vegas can be as foreign as anywhere on the planet

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then again you can find this in your own town

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exotic is what you have never experienced... it may be far away or it maybe closer to home :)

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Results time!

I've decided to name two Honorable Mentions: elavon and hkpzee

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First Runner-Up: jloden
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And the Blue Ribbon for the Reflection challenge goes to: wonglp


I really enjoyed seeing the varied entries in this challenge. Thanks to everyone for participating, and congratulations to elavon, hkpzee, jloden and wonglp!
 

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Excellent choices! That was a fun challenge. Too bad I was on vacation in Vegas and missed it. Didn't get to shoot as much because in-laws were with me -- I'm the designated driver and they can't stand the cold nights so we always retire early. :p
 

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Agreed. Great choices! Yekimrd, if you're still in Vegas with a car I recommend both Red Rock Canyon (17 miles from the strip) and the Neon Museum (about a mile from the Fremont Street Experience, downtown) as great places to shoot (and visit) during the day. PM me for more info if you like, and I hope you share your pics. :)
 

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