That was a rough weekend, but I'm feeling much better, thanks for all the well wishes.

Let’s get some business out the way first…

Couple changes to the SPC as follows:

Themes will continue to be announced on Thursday at my convenience, usually by 2pm (UTC-4) unless somebody is willing to help me with an automated posting system, then we can have them go out automagically at midnight with all the proper formatting.

However, the deadline for entries will be extended to Tuesday at midnight (UTC-4) instead of Sunday.

Judging will then occur from Tuesday until Thursday, when the winners and the new theme will be announced.

Prizes

I’m thinking about switching to SBD, because each week the value of the prizes has gone down so much.

I’m proposing:

1st: 35 SBD
2nd: 25 SBD
3rd: 15 SBD
Honourable Mentions: 5 SBD (x5)

That, right now, is worth a bit more than the current prizes in Steem.

What do you think? Would you prefer SBD or Steem?

More than that, which would be better for Steemit?

Without further ado…

Guest Judge: @randyclemens

The theme for SPC #15 will be

Spiderwebs

^{Chosen by guest judge @randyclemens}

Here are examples of spiderwebs

I’m looking for something beautiful, intricate, delicate. Try to show them in a new way, if you can!
Try to be creative with the angles, lighting and composition etc.
Here is some of my own work, as further example

Extra Prize

I'll be giving away one $50USD Amazon Gift Card to the commenter who leaves good feedback on what ends up being the winning photo. A comment such as "awesome!' "great work!" doesn't count — I want real feedback.

One person will win, will it be you?

Leave your feedback on all your favourites, let the photographers know what you think.

Rules And Conditions

See a previous post for the rules

^{By entering this competition you acknowledge that you own the rights to the photographs, and allow for me to re-post the image should it receive a winner or honourable mention position.}

Consider hosting your images with Steemimg.com created by @blueorgy

It is the first dedicated Steemit Image hosting website, set up with tag categories for easy viewing of images, and is also a sponsor of the Steemit Photo Challenge. It's also really convenient for copying markdown for multiple images.

Suggest the next theme!

Let me know what you'd like to see from the next Steemit Photo Challenge.

If you'd like to be considered as a guest judge, let me know in the comments so I can check your work :)

Week 1 - Animal Portrait
Week 2 - Shadows
Week 3 - Desolation
Week 4 - Nature Macro/Closeup
Week 5 - Emotive Human Portrait
Week 6 - Landscapes
Week 7 - Architecture
Week 8 - Long Exposure
Week 9 - Action - High Shutter Speed
Week 10 - Minimalism
Week 11 - Glamour / Fashion
Week 12 - Soul of the City
Week 13 - Hands
Week 14 - Autumn Foliage

📷 Steemit Photo Challenge #15 - UPDATES + THEME ANNOUNCEMENT - Guest Judge @randyclemens