# Monthly Photo Competition #29 – April, 2025 – “Smooth”: Poll Added **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Tags:** photo\ **Created:** [April 2, 2025, 6:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monthly-photo-competition-29-april-2025-smooth-poll-added/1016538 "2025-04-02T18:59:19Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mean_mr.mustard/32/3865_2.png) [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2025, 6:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monthly-photo-competition-29-april-2025-smooth-poll-added/1016538/1 "2025-04-02T18:59:19Z")
Monthly Photo Competition #29 – April, 2025 – “ **Smooth** ” This is the monthly thread for **April, 2025**. The topic this month is “smooth”, chosen by Turek. **Please post only your photo and, if you want, a title in this thread. Any other text belongs in the** [rolling discussion thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-monthly-photo-competition-rolling-discussion-thread/975642). Exception: discussion can commence in this thread after the poll has closed. The general rules for the competition are [here](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-monthly-photo-competition-rolling-discussion-thread/975642). **One entry per person per month** **.** To make the photos easier to review please only post just **once** to this thread, with your entry. Once the submission deadline has passed, I’ll put a voting poll **in this thread** **.** **Submission deadline: Friday, April 25, 11:45 pm US EDT.** Good luck! ---
**Author:** ![EddyTeddyFreddy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eddyteddyfreddy/32/18796_2.png) [@EddyTeddyFreddy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EddyTeddyFreddy)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2025, 1:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monthly-photo-competition-29-april-2025-smooth-poll-added/1016538/2 "2025-04-03T01:20:28Z")
The smoothing of the tide: [![](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_fullsize/plain/did:plc:gme3wshdrukjfhbnrj4ittzf/bafkreidl2mdf2mhxiyucfvb5tozez6si4q7jc3lili7lb3jybmpqycrmc4@jpeg) ](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_fullsize/plain/did:plc:gme3wshdrukjfhbnrj4ittzf/bafkreidl2mdf2mhxiyucfvb5tozez6si4q7jc3lili7lb3jybmpqycrmc4@jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Twoflower](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/twoflower/32/22_2.png) [@Twoflower](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Twoflower)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2025, 1:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monthly-photo-competition-29-april-2025-smooth-poll-added/1016538/3 "2025-04-06T01:33:33Z")
[![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AP1GczMGtC6eqeGS7OEtDmKWipzEJtVkk-6rBv-ahpKDsR1ZdhS90YFaecVXiQEW9XgYRFUWgB0z-zirEXVMXedDK9Uf4X4Z22ULilQRcEzh6JkXUNQU7Z1SfHlHHE0uPWIcqFqFhg4ErltwPzih4jbeSqv63Q=w1222-h1628-s-no?authuser=0) ](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AP1GczMGtC6eqeGS7OEtDmKWipzEJtVkk-6rBv-ahpKDsR1ZdhS90YFaecVXiQEW9XgYRFUWgB0z-zirEXVMXedDK9Uf4X4Z22ULilQRcEzh6JkXUNQU7Z1SfHlHHE0uPWIcqFqFhg4ErltwPzih4jbeSqv63Q=w1222-h1628-s-no?authuser=0) Pacific Madrone ---
**Author:** ![Bullitt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bullitt/32/5725_2.png) [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2025, 2:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monthly-photo-competition-29-april-2025-smooth-poll-added/1016538/4 "2025-04-09T14:01:37Z")
Lake Berryessa: shaft spillway, and Monticello Dam (01 Apr 2025) [![](https://i.imgur.com/ulNgI5J.jpg) ](https://i.imgur.com/ulNgI5J.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![MacDoc](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/macdoc/32/18696_2.png) [@MacDoc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MacDoc)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2025, 6:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monthly-photo-competition-29-april-2025-smooth-poll-added/1016538/5 "2025-04-11T18:10:44Z")
[![Google Photos](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AP1GczNi3SDHCfv7Md3agV_LVO3eFRIiaUHOXEGuGrQ4Y-quGDtGo-lG839ybvv_F9hoFMGmQNZTFLUmDnmwRFGl0iN2EWj69k0F4W3WuHdihrZ3PEO0XFo=w600-h315-p-k "New item by David Seven") ](https://photos.app.goo.gl/Bt2fZ1zUs4rKt4fW6) Sensuous Chile ---
**Author:** ![WildaBeast](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wildabeast/32/6_2.png) [@WildaBeast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WildaBeast)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2025, 11:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monthly-photo-competition-29-april-2025-smooth-poll-added/1016538/6 "2025-04-11T23:53:46Z")
Sea Otter in the Harbor at Morro Bay, CA [![Imgur](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54446035533_b918b8d8a0_b.jpg "IMG\_0595-2") ](https://www.flickr.com/photos/66423490@N08/54446035533/) ---
**Author:** ![chela](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chela/32/21582_2.png) [@chela](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chela)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2025, 7:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monthly-photo-competition-29-april-2025-smooth-poll-added/1016538/7 "2025-04-13T19:03:11Z")
> **[IMG-6459 hosted at ImgBB](https://ibb.co/0VtW5WkY)** > > Image IMG-6459 hosted in ImgBB Mushroom, death cap possibly ---
**Author:** ![Pardel-Lux](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pardel-lux/32/20182_2.png) [@Pardel-Lux](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pardel-Lux)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2025, 7:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monthly-photo-competition-29-april-2025-smooth-poll-added/1016538/8 "2025-04-13T19:37:33Z")
[![](https://i.imgur.com/bCZd4sF.jpeg) ](https://i.imgur.com/bCZd4sF.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![beowulff](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beowulff/32/542_2.png) [@beowulff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/beowulff)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2025, 9:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monthly-photo-competition-29-april-2025-smooth-poll-added/1016538/9 "2025-04-13T21:28:11Z")
Olive oil and Balsamic Vinegar, lunch, today: [![Imgur](https://i.imgur.com/0QcIUIo.jpeg "imgur.com") ](https://imgur.com/0QcIUIo) ---
**Author:** ![Dung\_Beetle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dung_beetle/32/7945_2.png) [@Dung\_Beetle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dung_Beetle)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2025, 12:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monthly-photo-competition-29-april-2025-smooth-poll-added/1016538/10 "2025-04-14T12:21:00Z")
Cloud Gate [![Imgur](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54451451590_5c6070b60e_b.jpg "Smooth") ](https://www.flickr.com/photos/45215582@N06/54451451590/) ---
**Author:** ![solost](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/solost/32/11776_2.png) [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2025, 1:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monthly-photo-competition-29-april-2025-smooth-poll-added/1016538/11 "2025-04-14T13:10:05Z")
Kayakers enjoying a rare calm day on Lake Superior, Pictured Rocks Michigan. [![](https://i.imgur.com/fNdMHX7.jpeg) ](https://i.imgur.com/fNdMHX7.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Spiderman](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spiderman/32/230_2.png) [@Spiderman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spiderman)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2025, 1:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monthly-photo-competition-29-april-2025-smooth-poll-added/1016538/12 "2025-04-24T13:52:08Z")
River reflections [![Imgur](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54472267422_e8ff732265_b.jpg "River reflections") ](https://www.flickr.com/photos/74663312@N08/54472267422/) ---
**Author:** ![Treppenwitz](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/treppenwitz/32/3445_2.png) [@Treppenwitz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Treppenwitz)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2025, 8:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monthly-photo-competition-29-april-2025-smooth-poll-added/1016538/13 "2025-04-24T20:25:12Z")
Carpet of bluebells, 19th April, 3.41 pm. Click for full image. [![Google Photos](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AP1GczNW7MIEbfLxPVEo443AQDKzzIaaZM3Az5wWWrM49mtko9E4qDBixuiEMNiov63rbK2Iit_Sdug8wx-3UWh91bUfFIt9PGFud90b210G84xeAGAW2X8=w600-h315-p-k "New item by j") ](https://photos.app.goo.gl/SN3XftkHyUyo1ycY8) j ---
**Author:** ![minor7flat5](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/minor7flat5/32/258_2.png) [@minor7flat5](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/minor7flat5)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2025, 11:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monthly-photo-competition-29-april-2025-smooth-poll-added/1016538/14 "2025-04-24T23:14:43Z")
**Dockside Sunrise** [![](https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-LMx4gxk/0/KKsxKsrkxBc9jHx5GnCKJp36ZGLbp3PrJ8bsq5n5n/X5/i-LMx4gxk-X5.jpg) ](https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-LMx4gxk/0/KKsxKsrkxBc9jHx5GnCKJp36ZGLbp3PrJ8bsq5n5n/X5/i-LMx4gxk-X5.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Chefguy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chefguy/32/138_2.png) [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2025, 11:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monthly-photo-competition-29-april-2025-smooth-poll-added/1016538/15 "2025-04-24T23:37:15Z")
[![](https://i.imgur.com/EfNKi6y.jpeg) ](https://i.imgur.com/EfNKi6y.jpeg) Antelope Canyon, Arizona ---
**Author:** ![snowthx](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/snowthx/32/10660_2.png) [@snowthx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/snowthx)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2025, 3:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monthly-photo-competition-29-april-2025-smooth-poll-added/1016538/16 "2025-04-26T03:18:04Z")
Smooth, and happy PB: [![](https://i.imgur.com/SBb89cp.jpeg) ](https://i.imgur.com/SBb89cp.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mean_mr.mustard/32/3865_2.png) [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2025, 11:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monthly-photo-competition-29-april-2025-smooth-poll-added/1016538/17 "2025-04-26T11:05:57Z")
Please vote for your 3 favorite photos, using whatever criteria you feel is best. All Dopers are welcome to vote - you don’t need to have submitted a photo. **You cannot vote for your own photo**. Select up to 3. **The voting deadline is 11:45 p.m. US EDT** **on Wednesday, April 30.** _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monthly-photo-competition-29-april-2025-smooth-poll-added/1016538/17))_ ---
**Author:** ![Treppenwitz](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/treppenwitz/32/3445_2.png) [@Treppenwitz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Treppenwitz)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2025, 5:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monthly-photo-competition-29-april-2025-smooth-poll-added/1016538/18 "2025-04-29T17:00:58Z")
Giving this a little bump as the voting deadline approaches. j ---
**Author:** ![Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mean_mr.mustard/32/3865_2.png) [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2025, 12:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monthly-photo-competition-29-april-2025-smooth-poll-added/1016538/19 "2025-05-01T12:54:37Z")
Congratulations, @MacDoc ! Please let us know what our May theme is. If you need inspiration, here is a list of previously-suggested (but thus far not used) themes: - Accidental Weirdness - Action - Architecture - Backlit - Beauty - Black and White - Childhood - Cinematography - Color - Color (one specific) - Contrast - Handmade (non-food) - Holiday/Season - Industry - Invisible - Jump! - Less is More - Man-Made Object(s) - Moonlight - Operate - Out of Time - Over the Top - Repetition - Spooky - Stone/rock - Unexpected - Vintage - Weather mmm ---
**Author:** ![MacDoc](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/macdoc/32/18696_2.png) [@MacDoc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MacDoc)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2025, 1:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monthly-photo-competition-29-april-2025-smooth-poll-added/1016538/20 "2025-05-01T13:11:20Z")
Thanks. That’s one of my fav pics from our Chile trip. Glad others liked it. I’d like to see **nature macros/closeups.** Does not need full macro lens/lighting but those are okay too. Anyone with a zoom lens can do macros at a distance, bees, bugs, lichens, shrooms, land or water but up close and personal. Is that enough to go on? [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monthly-photo-competition-29-april-2025-smooth-poll-added/1016538.md?page=2)