January Photo Comp Rules etc.

[StygiaN]

Hey Guys.

Theme:Whatever you want. I know in the poll earlier most people voted for the motion idea but I think we need to get our entrant numbers up again before we try a theme. So, this is it. Take a photo of whatever you want. Submit it and see if you win :)
Submission Date: Jan 31st. On Feb 1st I will put up the vote thread.
Editing Allowed: Resizing of the image to 1024 x whatever (portrait pics to be whatever x 1024). Lets make it a bit different this month. Images are allowed to be cropped and colour/bightness changes are also allowed.
Other Rules: Photo's must be taken after the date/time of this post. I know it's hard to police so we work on an honour system here. All entries must have a title.

Entries to davidfill @ gmail.com, please use the subject "zgeek January Photo Comp" or something like that ;) I will reply to all entries via email, if you don't get a reply send me a PM here, just to make sure I got the picture.

So I guess that's it. Any questions/comments/whatever. Ask away.

Happy shooting.

[TK-421]

Im not trying to be difficult but I took a photo yesterday that I am very proud of, it was taken in January so why shouldn't it be valid for the January photo comp?

[lectrotext]

Im not trying to be difficult but I took a photo yesterday that I am very proud of, it was taken in January so why shouldn't it be valid for the January photo comp?

You complete knee-biter, TK-421.

[lectrotext]

Also, StygiaN, I agree about Levels, Cropping, Contrast etc.

[a|A]

Sorry for not entering!
I had to format my computer, and so - lost photoshop, and all camera settings. So I'll try to get an entry in for this next competition.

[gaLdaB]

I would have entered Decembers but I didn't feel that any of my shots were "party" enough. According to those rules there is only one photo in the current comp that can win.

[Kyle]

It was also anything to do with the holiday as well, but I like the free range of this one. Although specific goals are fun to shoot for, sometimes I just can't come out with a picture I like under a certain genre and take one that I feel is really good in another in that month, it depresses me. :D

I'm happy with this one.

[minorproblem]

can i say take 4 photos of an image but slightly rotated and then photoshop them together with no editing other than rezising them and submit it as a really wide landscape image? I think that would be intresting.

[muga]

Great!
I'll be heading off to the zoo sometime this month, hopefully will come out with some good shots by the end of the day to enter in the comp.

[StygiaN]

Sorry tk-421. A rule is a rule and they can only be broken in the movies (see grease lightning). Will have a think about something for next comp though mate. Still learning the game here!

Already one entry has been submitted. I am a big fan of the no theme. It makes it a lot easier for entries. Especially since there really isn't that much of us here taking photo's for fun. November was well cool, I can't wait to see what is entered this month.

I took a sweet photo today while on my travels and I want to show you all but I want to save it just incase it's going to be my entry.

[TK-421]

Well since I can't enter it I will show you what would have won the comp! ok, maybe not, but i like this photo.

[Kyle]

Cool motion shot, how did you manage to get that? Waterproof camera?

[TK-421]

Samsung v3 with a waterproof housing. Still learning though, its very difficult to get motion shots in the surf to turn out good.

[StygiaN]

Great shot mate. Would have been a lot cooler if it was a nice day but that's not really something you can control :(

How does the waterproof housing work? Sounds interesting.

[Kyle]

Usually it's just a waterproof case that snaps around your cam that allows access to the shutter button through a little rubber switch type thing. At least from what I've seen that's the extent it goes for me. I've seen two variations, a bag variation (cheaper type) with a clear area for the lens and a hard plastic box like contraption that snaps and seals shut around the camera.

[TK-421]

Mine is a clear hard case that has access to every button as it is an action housing, used for snow, diving and extreme conditions, eg kayaking, caving etc. Its not a surf specific housing, but when I get a decent camera I want to get a real surf housing.

[useless_kraap]

sorry im new and kinda confused about the rules. can we toss a couple filters or effects on the photo? or is pretty much no editing?

[SGT_R_LEE]

Sounds cool.

I'm in if I have time to go shooting before entry deadline.

[a|A]

Pretty sure it's no editing.
Though I have a question

does it HAVE to be 1024 by something ?
Because that's smelly.
I've got a great shot that's about 300 by 680.

Tis all in the proportions my friends!

[arelius19]

is the judging based on artistic merrit or does somehow a not too great photo of some naked woman win?
im new so sorry for not knowing how it works here

[arelius19]

is the judging based on artistic merrit or does somehow a not too great photo of some naked woman win?
im new so sorry for not knowing how it works here

[TK-421]

is the judging based on artistic merrit or does somehow a not too great photo of some naked woman win?
im new so sorry for not knowing how it works here
It is a peer voted poll.

[arelius19]

sounds good..
i need to take some photos to submit...
good ol snow is a great addition to landscapes...

[muga]

I have 2 photos that are very similar.. but I can't choose what one to enter in the competition! I have been switching from photo to photo for 20mins trying to see what one is better and I still can't choose, even asking other people and it's a 50/50 between them.

Arghh!
I think I'll close my eyes and randomly attach a file and send it..

[StygiaN]

Send the one with the best shot of her boobies :)

I am in a similar position. I have two shots that I would like to submit but I don't know which one. Grrrr!!

There are a few entries in so far, would love to get a bunch more peoples!

[StygiaN]

I have recieved a few entries so far, can't wait to put them online. Will do it late tonight or early tomorrow morning.

[muga]

Great!
Can't wait to see them :D