Green Roofs (vegetated roof covers)

Challenge #6 in the Alea jacta est series. Hosted by Rick Freedom.

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A green roof is a roof of a building that is partially or completely covered with vegetation and a growing medium, planted over a waterproofing membrane. Show us your best picture of a green roof. Please read and respect the rules.

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Announced:

Wednesday, 25th May, 2011 (GMT)

Submissions:

Wednesday, 1st June, 2011 – Tuesday, 7th June, 2011 (GMT)

Voting:

Wednesday, 8th June, 2011 – Tuesday, 14th June, 2011 (GMT)

Processing rules:

Basic PP

Capture date rules:

No restrictions.

Additional rules:

Container gardens on roofs, where plants are maintained in pots, are not generally considered to be true green roofs and will be disqualified.
Close-up image of plants out of context will be disqualified.
Image must show surroundings - it must be obvious that the image shows a green roof.

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Mossy Phone Service

by lightflight

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We had to stop for a few minutes to ponder what this odd contraption was under a mossy roof. Not many of these things exist anymore. Taken in the Hoh Rainforest in Washington state.

Camera:	Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
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Submitted:	Tuesday, 7th June, 2011 02:53 (GMT)
Taken:	Saturday, 29th May, 2010
Focal length:	32 mm
Shutter speed:	1/50 sec
Aperture:	F5
ISO:	200
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