F-Stop Junkie Posted November 1, 2005 Report Share Posted November 1, 2005 So who's interested in entering a photo comp in the same vein as the video comps of years gone by? If there's enough interest, then I can try and sort out some prizes (though don't count on it). Perhaps do a couple of categories too. One for action shots, and one for non-action. Who's in? EDIT: Entry rules are propsed as follows, please discuss: There will be two categories; action and non-action. Action will be as it says. This is for the shots of riders going for moves. Images should have a punch, and an impact to them, demonstrating in a single photograph how great trials riding can be. Non-action is for anything else. Pictures that show non-riding aspects of trials, from still life of a bashring, the people of trials, or the damage which ensues. Editing is free, anything goes. There will be a maximum pixel dimension for the longest edge of the picture of 1024 pixels. Images must be of a suitable quality. That doesn't mean super-high pixel cameras and pro lenses, just that it musn't be rubbish. For the web, a 2 megapixel camera phone may just squeek in, but video captures are right out. Given the potential high quality of entries, this must be considered. Judging will be by poll as per video competitions of old. Users should consider quality of the image (including the technical 'correctness' of the exposure, etc..), the composition, and the impact of the image. The shot can be of a big or small move (for the action category) but big riding tends to have more impact. There will be a second award based on votes via PM to me for 'competitors choice' which will be the best action, and best non-action shots as voted for by the other people who enter the competition. Details will be sent around to those who enter after the closing date. Images can be from any time, not ones captured specifically for this competition. Oh, and you have to have taken the image you submit. Entries sent to me by 01/01/06, where I will put up a series of topics with a poll in each. Winner goes through. Details with each image must include a name for the image and your real and TF name. Any extra details will be posted alongside the image. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Nick Riviera Posted November 1, 2005 Report Share Posted November 1, 2005 aye ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalopS Posted November 1, 2005 Report Share Posted November 1, 2005 im in ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cp101 Posted November 1, 2005 Report Share Posted November 1, 2005 Aye! ;) If you need a judge, I can help, I took photography for a few years in the high school days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RicH_87 Posted November 1, 2005 Report Share Posted November 1, 2005 bring it on. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Harrison Posted November 1, 2005 Report Share Posted November 1, 2005 Sounds good, although I think a rule should be that you can only qualify for a photo you actually took (obviously). Also, it would be good to have two threads, one for comments, and another for just the photos. So if you enter, you add your entry JUST ONCE to the photos thread. Problems arise when people start arguing and messing about and quoting large images countless times and the entries will get fragmented and there'll be 8 pages of rubbish to sift through to compare photos. OR somebody could add them to a TF gallery, OR someone could set up a webpage for the photos to be uploaded to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Papasnap Maher Posted November 1, 2005 Report Share Posted November 1, 2005 i for sure would ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RicH_87 Posted November 1, 2005 Report Share Posted November 1, 2005 If this happens we should have a no editing rule, crop and perhaps borders are ok but we can't be having shit photos with a ton of filters wacked over the top, or de saturated etc. (if you want a b&w photo, take it in b&w). also, the photos should be taken with an actual camera, rather than people entering a video still or something. Annnnnnd, it should be judged on photo skills, not size of the move etc, although obviously a better move will usually mean a better photo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakley Posted November 1, 2005 Report Share Posted November 1, 2005 im in ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Harrison Posted November 1, 2005 Report Share Posted November 1, 2005 We should also say no crappy mobile phone pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Endohopper Posted November 1, 2005 Report Share Posted November 1, 2005 Great idea , especially given the lack of 2005's video comp , although the "curb" videos were very entertaining . Can't wait to see the entries . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Papasnap Maher Posted November 1, 2005 Report Share Posted November 1, 2005 We should also say no crappy mobile phone pictures. or pics from footage ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
that NBR dude Posted November 1, 2005 Report Share Posted November 1, 2005 Sounds good, Im in. Gives me a chance to have a better play with the new Nikon DX2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Papasnap Maher Posted November 1, 2005 Report Share Posted November 1, 2005 Sounds good, Im in. Gives me a chance to have a better play with the new Nikon DX2 OMFG you have a d2x ;) :P wtf crazy shit, how you afford that beast ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Bleech Posted November 1, 2005 Report Share Posted November 1, 2005 i will give it a bash ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_P Posted November 1, 2005 Report Share Posted November 1, 2005 Yes I most definatley up for that!!!!!!! Whos going to be a judge? You Chris? But then if you enter a photo obviously you cant be biased towards your own photo. We could ideally do with a judge thats not going to enter. It's like having a surfing competition with the judges entering. Also yes I think PS work should be limited to cropping, levels adjustment and de-saturation. It's a pretty stupid idea taking a photo in B+W, it's always best if you have the colour version as well. So then yeh, we also need to organise some sort of time limit, like a space of say ummm 6 weeks maybe? or more or less Also a start date. I think 6 weeks maybe about right so then people can get some good ideas, good places and a variation of choice. Also im sure most of us are very busy with work/college work/girlfriends/riding etc so another good reason for 6 weeks or so. Good or bad idea? ;) Rob :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairy elephants Posted November 1, 2005 Report Share Posted November 1, 2005 Might be time again to dust of ye ol' enlarger and bring out the real camera ;) I'm up for that. Are these photo's going to be trials related? or just photo's? ohhh.... the ideas are flying around my head already :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
that NBR dude Posted November 1, 2005 Report Share Posted November 1, 2005 OMFG you have a d2x ;) :P wtf crazy shit, how you afford that beast ;) Im doing some part time apprentice work with a little company, so Im having a bit of fun with some of their D-SLRs and video cameras. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_P Posted November 1, 2005 Report Share Posted November 1, 2005 We should also set a limit for uploads. I think maybe 1 trials one and 1 non trials one Yeh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-Stop Junkie Posted November 1, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2005 If you're read this far and posted, go back up and read the rules I've added. I'm sure we can have little impromptu photo comps along the way, but for this first one, lets keep it trials related! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Papasnap Maher Posted November 1, 2005 Report Share Posted November 1, 2005 If you're read this far and posted, go back up and read the rules I've added. I'm sure we can have little impromptu photo comps along the way, but for this first one, lets keep it trials related! its a plan batman ;) date?? how long we got?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-Stop Junkie Posted November 1, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2005 All entries in by 01/01/06? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaRtZ Posted November 1, 2005 Report Share Posted November 1, 2005 How/ where do we send them into? or do we post here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Bleech Posted November 1, 2005 Report Share Posted November 1, 2005 maybe if we ask nicely we could get a couple sub folder's in gallery for this comp , that means we can comment on them too mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-Stop Junkie Posted November 1, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2005 Might be time again to dust of ye ol' enlarger and bring out the real camera :( Enlarger? I'm already rubbing cream into the leather bellows of my plate camera! Now where's my magnesium powder...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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