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Hi all,
We're pleased to launch our NEW monthly competition from togsPrint.
Each month, the theme will be something different to keep you on your toes. And each month, the prizes will vary.
This months theme is: Early Mornings
The competition winner will receive:
-Framed (of your choice) 20 x 16 print of the winning picture
-£25 money off vouchers from our store
-Entry into our 'Wall of Fame' in our new Printing Studio in West Yorkshire where your print will be displayed to the pubic for a grand final in December.
2 lucky runners up will receive:
-a complimentary 16 x 12 glossy print
-£10 money off vouchers from our store
You can enter online here: http://www.togsprint.com/?page=comp
Upload your picture, complete the form and we'll be in touch after the judging has taken place.
Many thanks,
Lee
Very generous of your company to do this Lee, I look forward to entering :) Is there a cut off date for entries? I couldn't see one :shake:
Hi Alex
No worries :) We're looking forward to seeing the entries.
Cut off is the last day of the month at lunch time. I will add this to the site also for confirmation.
Judging will take place at 5PM once all images have been received.
Many thanks,
Lee
maddog.mark
04-01-2008, 13:41
Entry submitted:D
Thanks Lee:thumbs:
dellipher
06-01-2008, 09:35
:woot: entered! :)
DiddyDave
06-01-2008, 09:40
Who are the judges?
Do they have any professional qualifications, or others of esteem such as ARPS?
Are you judging along the lines of PAGB suggestions?
DD
it doesnt seem to give a guideline of whatr to upload.......... is it lo res for upload to the web and is there a minimum or maximum size requirement?
Airscene
06-01-2008, 10:03
Do they have any professional qualifications, or others of esteem such as ARPS?
Are you judging along the lines of PAGB suggestions?
Do you really think professional qualifications makes a person a better judge? I know some great amateurs and quite a few 'professionals' (ARPS etc) who I wouldn't want taking my holiday snaps for me.
I am interested in finding out more about PAGB suggestions though - do you have a link or something?
Ian
DiddyDave
06-01-2008, 10:20
Do you really think professional qualifications makes a person a better judge? I know some great amateurs and quite a few 'professionals' (ARPS etc) who I wouldn't want taking my holiday snaps for me.
I am interested in finding out more about PAGB suggestions though - do you have a link or something?
Ian
My 10 year old has a camera he got for Christmas, as does my 16 yr old - if I ran a comp would you be happy knowing they were your judges?
Qualifications mean something - they don't mean you'll always agree with the judge & they don't mean you'll like the judge's work, but they show a level of accepted technical competence sufficient to at least have some meaning to their judgment
PAGB guidelines are not published to the general public, I meant that only as a comparative reference. LeeP is within the YPU region and thus may have a YPU approved judge ???
Airscene
06-01-2008, 12:39
Qualifications mean something - they don't mean you'll always agree with the judge & they don't mean you'll like the judge's work, but they show a level of accepted technical competence sufficient to at least have some meaning to their judgment
Of course you are right, and I would rather be judged by someone who is technically competent. My point really was that even some professionally qualified photographers produce work which is fit only for toilet paper, likewise there are some very experienced and competent unqualified amateurs.
If given a choice I would rather be judged by the latter than the former. But obviously a judge as you described would be much better.
For my last competition I had an aviation historian, and aviation publishing executive and 2 purchasers of aviation prints and artwork. It is the purchasers who I feel make the best judges, as they are the ones who would ultimately put their money where their vote is.
Thankyou for clarifying your point about the PAGB regulations.
DiddyDave
06-01-2008, 12:41
So good you said it twice there Airscene?
:lol:
DiddyDave
06-01-2008, 12:43
In the commercial world -you Airscene - are correct too
Doesn't matter a damn if I like it, anyone on TP likes it, any qualified judge likes it - if the client likes it, it's good!
This is an argument of mine I seem to have often about skin tones on portraits - for another time perhaps...
Airscene
06-01-2008, 12:45
:lol: That was supposed to be an edit - how do I delete one?? :lol:
DiddyDave
06-01-2008, 12:49
:lol: That was supposed to be an edit - how do I delete one?? :lol:
Not sure if we mortals actually can - mods do though
You can delete the text in the entry though with the edit button on the right, still leaves an empty post I think
DD
Removed the duplicate for you :)
Hey all,
I'm in a bit of a rush here so i'll be brief but will update all shortly.
I have 1 professional judge (Bill W) who is one of the main judges for the Northumberland area.
There are no uploading guidelines - however if you only upload low resolution, we'll be chasing you for a high resolution should your entry come in the top three (for printing purposes).
This isn't a be-all and end-all competition. This is for everyone - amateur and professional to showcase their work where they wouldn't normally do so.
Even more so if you don't attend camera clubs etc.
This year will all be judged the same - however next year we have some more ideas already popping into the business.
DiddyDave
06-01-2008, 19:20
Bill W ???
Not meaning to be a pain Lee - but 'Bill W' as a professional judge? What does that mean and who is Bill W?
Link to Bill W's site? Biography? What is a professional judge? He gets a tenner? £1,000?
If this info is clear, and valid, then it adds great credibility to your offer, otherwise I'm afraid it just sounds a bit naff
Maybe my Paranoia is getting the better of me again :lol:
dellipher
06-01-2008, 19:23
DD - He could always bring all the entries to our camera club night - and we'll choose them? :D
DD,
I'm respecting the privacy of Bill at the moment as I can't get hold of him to confirm if he'd like his name plastered on here :)
I've been in touch with Colin at YPU regarding Yorkshire judges as would prefer more local people being involved anyway. Also means travelling around isn't quite as expensive. If you know of any affiliated judges and don't mind passing on their info then please do :)
Whoever comes on the panel will be required to judge 13 competitions across the year in
Bill is a good friend of mine and has been for a few years. He's doing this for free - as am I. I'm not wanting other sponsors - as i've said earlier i'm wanting to encourage people of all backgrounds / experiences to get involved here. Prizes will be worthwhile in the final before Christmas 2008 for those that enter and support us over the year.
Thanks to you all who have entered so far. We've been delighted with the response and have had some absolute crackers so far. Keep them coming!
barsbyart
07-01-2008, 11:06
Nice idea LeeP. Hope you get lots of entries. I'm going to keep my eye on this and will probably submit some low-res of my own.
Looked at your T&C's where you mention a competition gallery. Any chance of seeing this online? I'm sure TP members would like to see what others are putting in, I know I would.
NorthernNikon
07-01-2008, 11:11
What's all the fuss about the judges? What does it matter if the judges are a couple of grannies on a park bench? You enter, if the judges like yours the best you win. Simple.
:thumbs: entered Lee, many thanks. Will definately get round to sorting a site out as well now that christmas is over with.
DiddyDave
07-01-2008, 11:34
What's all the fuss about the judges? What does it matter if the judges are a couple of grannies on a park bench? You enter, if the judges like yours the best you win. Simple.
:cuckoo:
:lol:
I agree with NorthernNikon....I don't see what the fuss is about :shrug:
DiddyDave
07-01-2008, 11:53
We will simply have to happily disagree then :D
Some things are hard to photograph and take great technique, patience, equipment and skill - a real judge would recognise that and make allowances accordingly - factoring in a degree of difficulty into their marking
Some subjects are easy to shoot and pretty
Non-togs would prefer pretty to technically superb, this happens in club comps all the time and they are supposed to know better
Babies & puppies/kittens would always win with the grannies over Pete's Tone-mapped genius
As it happens, LeeP has stated clearly it's an outside judge with recognised skill as one - surely that was worth knowing rather than later discovering he's asked his 7 yr old sister to pick and she just picked 12 months of puppies?
:shrug::shrug::shrug::shrug::shrug:
Aye, as long as theyre a judge with some technical nouse then all's well that ends well. I suppose I agree with you there.
It's the qualifications I don't agree with personally (IE, the need for them to judge the comp).
If technical merit is part of the remit, then I would expect the judge to know his technical onions.
If its not, then, er, he doesnt need to does he? :)
DiddyDave
07-01-2008, 12:38
Aye, as long as theyre a judge with some technical nouse then all's well that ends well. I suppose I agree with you there.
It's the qualifications I don't agree with personally (IE, the need for them to judge the comp).
If technical merit is part of the remit, then I would expect the judge to know his technical onions.
If its not, then, er, he doesnt need to does he? :)
This seems bizarre to me that so many peeps don't give a toss who the judge is and whether they know their 'onions' or not when judging their efforts
How about the X-Factor judged by some of those tone deaf numpties who applied?
Come dancing by someone who's only ever boogied in a disco in the 70's?
A gymnastics meet judged by a beer bellied fat bloke whose only ever exercise his lifting his right arm - "Aye up lass, that looked fine to me - thars won"
Your driving test examiner who can't drive but thinks not hitting things is a 'pass' (actually seems to me there must be a few of them around :lol:)
Surely if your work is being judged you want to know it's being judged by someone who knows what they are talking about???
If it doesn't matter then - all enter babies & puppies and tell LeeP to get his sister ready :bang:
The gallery will be hosted once the month end has been completed. If members would like it so they can view all images entered to date I can arrange that for next month?
Let me know if you'd like this.
Up to press we've had 19 entries so we're very pleased.
We've been looking into year end prizes - looking at a good amount of cash and some nic-nacs etc :)
If it doesn't matter then - all enter babies & puppies and tell LeeP to get his sister ready :bang:
DD - please stop worrying about the judging! Concentrate on the pics!
BTW - if you entered a puppy you'd likely to lose this month unless you could link it to early morning :D
The YPU are speaking to the committee on Saturday about 'loaning' me a judge for a couple of hours a month in return for my services for the next 12 months. The more people the better - i'm hoping to feedback all comments to entrants if possible too.
:thumbs: entered Lee, many thanks. Will definately get round to sorting a site out as well now that christmas is over with.
Hey Yvonne
Great stuff! Welcome aboard.
You should have an email and a message waiting for you on TF :)
Lee
DiddyDave
07-01-2008, 13:02
DD - please stop worrying about the judging! Concentrate on the pics!
BTW - if you entered a puppy you'd likely to lose this month unless you could link it to early morning :D
The YPU are speaking to the committee on Saturday about 'loaning' me a judge for a couple of hours a month in return for my services for the next 12 months. The more people the better - i'm hoping to feedback all comments to entrants if possible too.
You've satisfied my interest/concerns already Lee - I just can't understand why only I seem to care :shrug:
So would I be okay with a puppy sat next to a clock at 6.10 a.m. then? I've got a nice puppy shot, and with a smidge of PP a clock could magically appear! :lol::lol::lol:
Glad the interest is there too - it's a good offer you've come up with :thumbs:
Grand Final Prizes (you need to be in it, to win it!) are:
-£250 Cash
-Your own dedicated Gallery area (for 8 20x16 framed prints at any one point) in our store, where you can sell your prints.
-LowePro Flipside 200 Bag
-£100 vouchers for the store
Closing dates for each month are as follows:
Jan 31st 13:00
Feb 29th 13:00
Mar 31st 13:00
Apr 30th 13:00
May 31st 13:00
Jun 30th 13:00
Jul 31st 13:00
Aug 31st 13:00
Sep 30th 13:00
Oct 31st 13:00
Nov 30th 13:00
Dec 18th 13:00
The grand final will be held on the 18th December.
All winning entries over the year will be up against each other for the takings and will be announced later that day.
All winning entries will be viewable in our Gallery at the Studio in West Yorkshire if people would like to come and view them.
I'll be putting all of this info on the website shortly.
Lee
Only 3 days before the close of this competition! :)
n30_mkii
28-01-2008, 17:31
Crap never noticed this, and really doubt I will get a chance to get the shot I would like!! Got to hate work! Will have to take my tripod and camera with me for the next couple of days and hope for a good shot!
n30_mkii
28-01-2008, 17:43
Infact do these need to be new images, shot after the start of the competition? Or could I use one from a couple of months back?
DD I think we need to take the comp for what it is - a chance to win a prize by sending what you feel is a good pic. If a tog with the most technical photographic ability and knowledge doesn't win then perhaps that tog is missing the point of the competition - which I would think is to produce an image that is inspirational and creative. Experience and skill might make it easier to atain the desired result but it doesn't mean a beginner shouldn't be able to win. (does any of that make sense? :-) )
There is no time frame from when the image had to be taken. As long as it fits this months theme and is submitted before 13:00 on Thursday then you're in with a chance :thumbs:
n30_mkii
30-01-2008, 20:30
Managed to get my submission in. Can't wait to see what the next round will be. Will be a little more prepared this time! When do the images get judged? Will they be posted on the website soon? Will be nice to see the quality of the work submitted
Results are in!
In total we had 42 entries - but only 39 were really seen as 'Early Morning'.
Well done to the following three people! We'll be in touch shortly to get your address etc :clap::clap::clap:
1st Place: James Thow - Lindisfarne dawn
http://www.togsprint.com/images/comp/Jan-1.jpg
2nd Place: Matthew Ward - Lake Louise - Banff National Park, Canada
http://www.togsprint.com/images/comp/Jan-2.jpg
3rd Place: Ben Temperton - River running through Staverton
http://www.togsprint.com/images/comp/Jan-3.jpg
This next months theme is: Feeling vulnerable.
Competition deadline is 29th Feb at 13:00
:thumbs:
tontoshorse
31-01-2008, 18:59
Bloomin' heck! I've won a competition!:woot:
Many thanks Lee,:D.
Well done also to the runners up.
Roll on February.:thinking:
n30_mkii
31-01-2008, 19:03
Awesome, glad I entered now (i'm Matthew Ward btw). Second is pretty good for my first entry! Well chuffed! Are there going to be links to the other entries at all? Do we get to see the marks and how they were awarded? No worries if not! Weldone to James and Ben some great images. Hope you both apply for next months theme, I will have to have a good think about it!
Any more entries for this month? Only had a handful up to press. I guess the theme was a little more challenging ;)
simonkit
27-02-2008, 14:26
Out of interest is the winning print size (20 x 16) optional as it doesn't always suit 3:2 images ?
thanks
Simon
rasmusrok1
27-02-2008, 20:13
I have just entered i couldn't think of anything so my entry is rubbish! Oh well you got to be in it to win it!
only just noticed this " where have i been "
just entered :naughty:
md:thumbs:
tried to enter last time but it only went halfway thru the upload process then stopped.. so i didnt bother trying again........ entered this time no probs thankfully!
n30_mkii
27-02-2008, 22:05
I uploaded my entry last night, don't think I will do as well as last month, but I suppose it depends on how many entries there are and the quality... Fingers crossed anyway...Good luck to those who have entered:)
Pirate Neilsouth
27-02-2008, 22:06
Awsome shots :D
dellipher
27-02-2008, 22:16
Hmm....I really should have entered by now. but I have no idea what to enter. :lol:
Mark Morb
29-02-2008, 14:13
Great photos for last month. My Entry is in for Feb :)
Out of interest is the winning print size (20 x 16) optional as it doesn't always suit 3:2 images ?
thanks
Simon
Simon
We give 16" down the shortest size. We didn't actually think of this til last months pics were submitted !!
OK - entries have completed.
We're awaiting a couple of entrants to resend higher-res files before we can complete the judging.
Expect results tomorrow before lunch time :)
Next months theme is now open: A little bit cheeky!
Enjoy!! :thumbs:
rasmusrok1
01-03-2008, 16:33
cool can't wait to see the winners
n30_mkii
03-03-2008, 17:36
Any new on the winner for last month?
yeah cant wait to see em! lol
the comments from the jusges would be nice to get as well!:)
so whats going on with this..................... its now the end of the 6th of March and still nothing.......... not too good an impression to be honest
Fi
Hi all
I was involved in a car crash on the M62 on Tuesday night on my way home from work. Those of you travelling east-bound at about 5.30PM may have been affected by it.
I've been off my feet for 2 days due to aches and pains, but back in the office now.
Sorry for the delay for the winners / results for Feb '08.
The results are as follows:
1st place: Mark Back with his picture of Thornham, Norfolk
http://www.togsprint.com/images/comp/Feb-1.jpg
2nd place: Dave Rastall with his picture Koh Sarn Rd in Thailand
http://www.togsprint.com/images/comp/Feb-2.jpg
3rd place: Matthew Ward (again!) with his picture Meerkats, Thailand
http://www.togsprint.com/images/comp/Feb-3.jpg
Congratulations to all!
The winners section is now live on the site:
http://www.togsprint.com/?page=comptd
We'll be updating this at the end of each month as well as on here ;)
rasmusrok1
06-03-2008, 18:16
great shots guys especially the 1st one!
rasmusrok1
06-03-2008, 18:18
oh forgot to say...... Hope you feel urself soon and srry about the car crash. Was it bad?
thanks for all these comps aswell it is great fun!
n30_mkii
06-03-2008, 18:23
3rd this time, not too bad ;)
Just need to come first this month and then I have all 3 positions in my pocket!
I can send over a higher res copy if you like Lee? I dont think the image I originally sent was very large?
'A Little Bit Cheeky' is going to be a little harder, but I'm sure I will come up with something....
Congrats to the other entries! Weldone!
:) sore back at the moment. Was hit from behind (I was stationary in congested traffic) from a lane hopper.
Car's bent pretty bad. It was time for a new one :help:
Matthew - if you can whizz one across to me, that'd be great. Both Mark and Dave have.
You're getting some credit building up too!!!
I thought 'Little bit cheeky' would be difficult.
We've had some pretty bizzarre entries up to press, I think it needs a lot of thought how to combine photographic technique, with something 'A little bit cheeky'.
Be adventurous guys!!! :lol:
perfect pix
06-03-2008, 19:45
hi lee,
thanks for that model print.it looks outstanding
Simon
n30_mkii
06-03-2008, 20:07
On it's way now Lee!
hi lee,
thanks for that model print.it looks outstanding
Simon
Simon
Always a pleasure :)
well done tot he winners........... sorry to hear of the accident Lee hope you are on the road to recovery!
Fi
Mark Morb
07-03-2008, 08:20
Sorry to hear about the accident Lee, I hope everything is mending well....
Can't believe I came First :eek:
....Fantastic. Thanks to all the Judges :thumbs:
cherryrig
10-03-2008, 10:05
I might enter this one. Not sure though if the photo I have is good enough hmmm. I'll have a think haha
stevewestern
16-03-2008, 11:42
How is anyone doing with this theme - I have failed to enter this competition at all due to missing or forgetting, then promised myself I would enter this month, but all I can come up with is the to-be-expected cheeky child type of picture - nothing wrong with that, but any other ideas..?
I've got a tattoo you might be intereted in ........
stevewestern
16-03-2008, 12:27
Can I guess where ?
More importantly, will it get voted for...?
elektro13
16-03-2008, 13:22
I've had a look at the previous winners, wow! xx
How is anyone doing with this theme - I have failed to enter this competition at all due to missing or forgetting, then promised myself I would enter this month, but all I can come up with is the to-be-expected cheeky child type of picture - nothing wrong with that, but any other ideas..?
Ohhhh you cheeky monkey :)
cherryrig
01-04-2008, 07:46
Is this over now then. Just wondering when we would know the results :)
Hey all
Results are in!!
Due to the content, I won't be posting the winners in here, however they are available to view here:
http://www.togsprint.com/?page=comptd
Congratulations to:
1st Place: Wojtek Kutyla
2nd Place: Matt Thomas
3rd Place: Graham Pile
The theme for April is: Spring: A new start
Mark Morb
03-04-2008, 12:52
Well done to all the winners...great pictures, really like the 1st place shot :thumbs:
cherryrig
03-04-2008, 15:00
WOW I came 2nd :D
Soo happy :)
:D:D:D
n30_mkii
03-04-2008, 18:09
Well done to the winners, I'm not 100% convinced they fit the theme 'A Little Bit Cheeky' entirely, but I'm not a judge and I didn't enter this time....Weldone anyway
Geordi69
04-04-2008, 08:48
I got third place. woohooo:clap::D
Congrats to the other two winners.
dellipher
04-04-2008, 21:47
Well done guys :)
Mark Morb
13-04-2008, 15:10
I can't seem to get the Competition page to accept my upload...just sits there for ages after I have selected my picture. Is anyone else having problems??
Mark Morb
Mark Morb
14-04-2008, 12:46
Managed to get it working today, so my entry is in :)
cherryrig
20-04-2008, 09:09
I was just wondering if you have printed my image yet? If so when should I be getting it?
Thanks
Geordi69
24-04-2008, 11:58
Ditto Ditto
cherryrig
24-04-2008, 13:19
So thats three people you haven't got their prints!!!
One from the last comp and two from the one just gone
:(:(
Whats going on???
Well I have tried emailing and phoning Lee, but to no avail as of yet.
I am sure there will be a simple explanation, but I do feel as if I have been left in the dark a little.
I was told that the first print had been sent, and Lee apologised and said he would get another in the post asap, but still hasn't arrived yet.
n30_mkii
24-04-2008, 19:35
I won prizes in the first two comps, they did take a while to come, but both were worth the wait, good quality and well packaged.
cherryrig
26-04-2008, 07:37
I got mine today :) Postman rang the door bell and it was my photo :)
Just need to buy a nice little frame now and put it up on my wall :lol:
Same here, only I wasn't in so will have to wait till Monday now :)
Cheers Lee.
Hey guys
Hopefully everyone is sorted now. We've had some personal problems at home so i've been a little preoccupied recently.
Everything back on track now.
Remember, entries close today at lunchtime so all entries must be posted ASAP to be considered!
Thanks to all that have already entered :)
Lee
cherryrig
30-04-2008, 08:39
I entered this one again :lol:
Not sure how good the photo is thou. Just wait and see again haha
n30_mkii
30-04-2008, 20:13
Mines in! This was a theme I could work with ;)
Good luck to those that have also entered!
Entries are being judged - just awaiting some higher res files for 3 people to check sharpness etc.
May's theme should be a little easier :)
cherryrig
01-05-2008, 11:40
Yea sorry about sending a high res file first of all haha. I don't know why I just send the high res file straight away hahaha :lol:
n30_mkii
01-05-2008, 16:00
Me too, sorry
Shutterman
01-05-2008, 16:10
What is Mays theme....
Any clues yet.
The theme for May is 'Faces'
April has been a hard one to judge with so many great entries! Results will be in by COB today though and all winners notified :)
Pirate Neilsouth
02-05-2008, 09:41
The theme for May is 'Faces'
April has been a hard one to judge with so many great entries! Results will be in by COB today though and all winners notified :)
lol i thought you said " Feces " for a sec there :lol:
cherryrig
02-05-2008, 09:44
Faces..........hhhhhhmmmmmmm
Better get cracking on this one then hahaha :lol:
Might even shoot this on my Bronny :)
lol i thought you said " Feces " for a sec there :lol:
:coat: lol
cherryrig
02-05-2008, 10:53
Quick question -
By faces can it be anything that has a face?? ie people/pets
A face can be many things.
Clockface, Happy Face, Sad Face, Dog Face, Cat Face .... a face :)
cherryrig
02-05-2008, 10:57
Cool cool, so anything that has a face haha
Thanks for sorting that out :) < (Happy face :lol: )
Results are in and confirmed!
Please check our website (http://www.togsprint.com/?page=comptd) for the placings and congratulations to the winner and the runners up!
Thanks for supporting us again guys and gals.
Lee :)
Lee, Any chance of putting the themes for each month on the results page?
Oh and also The current month next to the latest theme on the competition page.. the only way to tell what month a theme is for is by the closing date.. although your pretty sharp at updating the competition ;)
G
cherryrig
02-05-2008, 16:27
2nd place again :D
Thanks....
n30_mkii
02-05-2008, 17:33
Wow my first winning entry. Second, third and now first. I'm very happy. Some great entries this month, weldone Matt and Steve.
Shutterman
02-05-2008, 19:04
Entered.....
Shutterman
stevewestern
02-05-2008, 21:21
Lee - Many thanks - I came third - a first ever for me getting a result in competition !
You really do need better judges....
Cheers
Steve
Wey hay, managed an entry this month after missing last couple - strangely my backup image for last months TP comp, which actually suits togsprints theme better ;)
cherryrig
13-05-2008, 10:53
I got my print today and I'm sorry to say that I'm not happy with it. My last one came in a cardboard tube and this one came in a Do Not Bend Please envelope .
I opened it up to find that there were crease marks on the photo from where it had been bent! Three different marks on it. One at the very bottom right and then two across the middle over the photo.
I was just wondering if there was a chance of a reprint as the marks on the photo ruin the picture to look??
Thanks
Matt
Sorted :thumbs:
It's not always cost effective to ship out prints in postal tubes. However, once again Royal Mail have proven that, a stiff cardbacked envelope isn't sufficient :(
Reprinted and stuck in a tube for you.
Cheers
Lee
rasmusrok1
13-05-2008, 21:25
Hi lee
Thanks for all this it is really good of you. Yous site looks very nice aswell. I have a question. Just out of interest how many entried to this comp do you recieve?
(aproxximately)
Jonny
Jonny
Been receiving about 15 - 30 entries depending on the theme.
Last month was the biggest, with 32 entries.
Faces (this month) has received 13 so far.
Cheers
Lee
cherryrig
14-05-2008, 08:16
Thanks for reprinting it and sending it out again Lee. Sorry to be a pain :lol: It's just I was planning on using the print as part of my photo display at college.
I'll wait for the new one to come through :)
rasmusrok1
14-05-2008, 11:23
cool thanks mate
mines in!
cherryrig
16-05-2008, 15:51
Matt
Sorted :thumbs:
It's not always cost effective to ship out prints in postal tubes. However, once again Royal Mail have proven that, a stiff cardbacked envelope isn't sufficient :(
Reprinted and stuck in a tube for you.
Cheers
Lee
Thanks Lee, I got the print through in the post today :clap:
It came in perfect nick this time and is the same as my first winning photo I got through.
Thanks Lee again :)
ldwallis
17-05-2008, 09:35
Mines in
Dave Prowse
cherryrig
20-05-2008, 15:33
Shot mine and it's been uploaded :lol:
I was having a bored moment when I took this and remembered I haven't taken a photo for Togs :)
dellipher
20-05-2008, 19:27
And ive actually entered this time :lol:
This is my first try at photography and first comp so fingers crossed on all fronts ...thanks
cherryrig
01-06-2008, 11:46
Whats the new one now :lol: :)
dellipher
01-06-2008, 11:51
Whats the new one now :lol: :)
:lol::lol::lol:
Easy Tiger, comp only finished yesterday.
cherryrig
01-06-2008, 11:53
Yea I know but better to start sooner rather than later :lol::lol:
Still awaiting final order from the judge :thumbs:
Shutterman
02-06-2008, 12:09
Still awaiting final order from the judge :thumbs:
Is the jury still out considering the verdict...
Sadly yes :(
He's currently out the office (in Egypt) and didn't let me know! I don't want to pass to someone else as I want consistency on the judging for the final prizes etc.
However, this months theme is:
The beach :D
I uploaded my beach entry to the faces competeion. Can you ignore it or has it not come through.
Well will i be able to upload it?
Mark Morb
03-06-2008, 10:03
My Entry is in for this month :)
Pirate Neilsouth
03-06-2008, 11:43
Put mine up :D
EDIT : I've uploaded it to the faces comp when it should've gone for this months... can this be fixed? :( :(
Put mine up :D
EDIT : I've uploaded it to the faces comp when it should've gone for this months... can this be fixed? :( :(
i think i have as well?:shrug: :help:
cherryrig
03-06-2008, 12:14
I think every body who has entered this month's comp has done it for the faces, as it hasn't been up dated.
How long is he away for Lee??
ldwallis
03-06-2008, 21:33
http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/1899/beachpathny8.jpg
mines in...what ya think?
He's back today!!
Edit: yes, the site is currently displaying 'Faces' as opposed to 'The Beach'.
I'll look into this for you .... :)
PS - we had 40 entries for the Faces competition!! Which is brilliant guys :)
Mark Morb
04-06-2008, 12:46
^^^ In that case as I entered mine yesterday mines probably in the wong category as well. Should be able to spot it thought, it's a beach not a face :)
Yeah - all entries came in are placed into the Beaches folder anyway due to the timestamp :)
The Faces competition has closed and any entries for it will be discarded :)
Sorted the competition entry area too.
stevewestern
04-06-2008, 13:00
PS - we had 40 entries for the Faces competition!! Which is brilliant guys :)
Damn - rather lowers my chances of ever winning anything...
Slightly off topic, but since my prints from Lee arrived just a few days ago, several have sold (the ones printed by photobox have not sold at all..)
He's back today!!
Edit: yes, the site is currently displaying 'Faces' as opposed to 'The Beach'.
I'll look into this for you .... :)
PS - we had 40 entries for the Faces competition!! Which is brilliant guys :)
:bonk: bugger, thats me Joining Steve at the back of the queue then :lol:
Also on same different note, with current reports of Photobox inadaquecies, I think I will be joining Lees ever increasing list of print customers - got a batch waiting now, time to get them done :thumbs:
stevewestern
04-06-2008, 14:17
Cor - looks like maybe I got lucky then...!
Lady and the tramp or something...
cherryrig
04-06-2008, 16:51
Cor - looks like maybe I got lucky then...!
Lady and the tramp or something...
Is there something your not telling us Steve?? I don't get the joke :)
Cor - looks like maybe I got lucky then...!
Lady and the tramp or something...
:lol::p
ldwallis
04-06-2008, 19:26
:bonk: bugger, thats me Joining Steve at the back of the queue then :lol:
Also on same different note, with current reports of Photobox inadaquecies, I think I will be joining Lees ever increasing list of print customers - got a batch waiting now, time to get them done :thumbs:
few of my friends got images done at photobox for there end of year shows, everyone has had to have them reprinted.
stevewestern
04-06-2008, 20:47
Is there something your not telling us Steve?? I don't get the joke :)
Cherryrig - while I have never had the pleasure of meeting LadyLens, I feel the pleasure of joining her at the back of a queue might be worth more than winning any competition...
No joke intended, or maybe you have met her, and the joke is on me....
LadyLens - I'll be your tramp if you'll be my Lady...
Hold on, I've just seen you avatar message - I ain't no hamster, I am a TRAMP !
cherryrig
04-06-2008, 21:06
O right...I understand now :lol::lol:
I was a bit slowwwwww. It's been a long day!
:lol::lol: havent had my own tramp for quite some time....
Results are in!!
1st Place: Wayne Jobe with his picture of a monkey's face
2nd Place: Les Forrester of a Vietnamese Woman
3rd Place: Steve Powell with pictures of his kids!
Congratulations guys!
I'll be updating the website as well as this thread shortly! :thumbs::thumbs:
1st place:
http://www.togsprint.com/images/comp/May-1.jpg
2nd place:
http://www.togsprint.com/images/comp/May-2.jpg
and 3rd place:
http://www.togsprint.com/images/comp/May-3.jpg
Well chuffed with that Lee and congrats to Wayne on his winning shot
Les F
n30_mkii
04-06-2008, 21:42
Congrats:thumbs:
:thumbs: What it's all about!
If you guys can email the highest res files you have, that'd be super.
Congrats again guys.
Thats it, I am going to throw a big girly strop, that bloody Tramp left me at the back of the queue to take his Third place! :razz:
:D Great efforts guys, and Steve, 3rd place, brilliant :thumbs::clap:
stevewestern
05-06-2008, 06:54
LadyLens - never believe a man who says he loves you (I love you LL) or who says he'll wait for you at the back of the queue... (But thanks !) and congratulations to Wayne and Les.
Also, to Lee for holding the competition and for getting a judge who clearly is very good (I got third place last month too!)
stevewestern
05-06-2008, 07:05
:lol::lol: havent had my own tramp for quite some time....
If you forgive me, I'll be all the tramp you can handle...
(much relief from LadyLens as she remembers that I am over 1400 miles away..)
Mark Morb
05-06-2008, 08:55
Congratulations to all the winners:clap:
Wow what a complete surprise I was totally shocked to see my name, to be really honest I totally forgot that I entered but a big thank you to Lee and his staff, and congratulations to Les and Steve.
Wayne :D
Well done Steve - 2 in a row - you must be on a roll! And congrats to Wayne and Lee too.
stevewestern
05-06-2008, 20:11
Cheers Bruja, and good to hear from you after so long..!
Have to say that 2 third places is wonderful, but how would a first or second feel...I can only dream so far..
:thinking: Am I being very stupid, or is the upload for the compeition on Lees sight not working atm?
the continue button didnt seem to work for me if thats what you are refering to..
the continue button didnt seem to work for me if thats what you are refering to..
Yep, thats what I mean, is there another link I have missed?
stevewestern
18-06-2008, 19:08
Ha, no wonder I am doing well then... !
:thumbs: all working again now, thanks Lee.
Congratulations to the winners - Steve there is one way of not getting third place this month - if you don't enter you will give someone else a chance! :p
Shutterman
20-06-2008, 00:37
Mines in
Shutterman
stevewestern
20-06-2008, 06:40
kerioak - if you saw my entry for this month you would know that third place is open to all, as are first and second !
I never noticed this before i have entered this months comp :)
n30_mkii
29-06-2008, 21:54
Lee thanks for the snowdrop print. It looks great! :thumbs:
I've just uploaded my entry for this month, cutting it close as usual. Just thought I would take the opp to bump the thread to remind people the comp closes tomorrow. Good luck to all those who have entered already.
Oh, by the way, not sure if I entered an email address,:shrug: so if you have an unknown last place....prob mine!:D
n30_mkii
02-07-2008, 17:42
Wilmorth have a little more confidence ;)
Any news on the results Lee?
Yes indeed!
1st Place: Steve Powell (!!) with this lovely typical beach picture. Very magazine like :)
http://www.togsprint.com/images/comp/June-1.jpg
2nd Place: Adrian Lee with his beach shot from Malta
http://www.togsprint.com/images/comp/June-2.jpg
3rd Place: Wendy Irish with her picture taken at 'Shipwreck Cove' in Cyprus
http://www.togsprint.com/images/comp/June-3.jpg
THIS MONTHS THEME IS: SPEED!
So get your panning hats on!!
Yay me!!! Sorry, but stupidly happy at coming third!! :$ Well done to Steve and Adrian:clap:
:)
cherryrig
02-07-2008, 18:42
Steve finally got a 1st place then :lol: Well done. Sad to see no English sand thou :lol:
fracster
02-07-2008, 19:00
Yay, well done Steve and Wendy, and thanks Lee........:thumbs:
Steve finally got a 1st place then :lol: Well done. Sad to see no English sand thou :lol:
I agree, 3 fab shots but are british beaches really that bad? :thinking: Well done all three winners :clap:
You mean Steve's picture isn't of Bridlington?! :naughty:
Steve's off-line this week but I've texted him the good news. I'm sure he'll have something suitably self-effacing to say when he gets back! :lol::lol:
And well done to all the prize winners. One of these months I'll try an entry myself but :notworthy::notworthy::notworthy:
n30_mkii
03-07-2008, 17:27
Lee it would be nice to see all the entries each month maybe some sort of low res gallery, just to see what others interpritations of the theme were? Would that be something you could introduce?
I don't see why not :)
I'll try and get it started this month when the entries come in ....
n30_mkii
06-07-2008, 22:51
Thats great Lee, look forward to seeing the entries....Before or after judging?
Will get my thinking cap on for speed....emmm
There'll be a simple gallery added to the togsPrint.com site later today :)
You can see 800x600 previews of the entries prior to judging.
n30_mkii
07-07-2008, 07:42
Awesome, thanks Lee
stevewestern
11-07-2008, 07:07
Once again, many thanks to Lee for hosting this competition, and to the judge for having such good taste - cheers Dad !
As for Bruja's comments about me making a self-effacing reply - all I can say is that quality and class shine through eventually....
Well done to all who entered, and I feel honoured and very lucky (very very !)
stevewestern
11-07-2008, 07:07
Once again, many thanks to Lee for hosting this competition, and to the judge for having such good taste - cheers Dad !
As for Bruja's comments about me making a self-effacing reply - all I can say is that quality and class shine through eventually....
Well done to all who entered, and I feel honoured and very lucky (very very !)
cherryrig
16-07-2008, 10:49
Entered this month's one but as I'm moving and don't have much time to take a photo I've used one that I have taken before.
Hope thats okay :)
Guys
Entries very low this month - especially as Silverstone / air shows have been and gone. Get your entries in!
You can see what's currently happening by visiting the "WINNERS AND ENTRIES" page and clicking the very last month (ie July).
It'll take you to a flash gallery where you can see what's been entered so far :thumbs:
http://www.togsprint.com/?page=comptd
cherryrig
17-07-2008, 18:31
Wow 7!!
:):):)
Due to the airshows and stuff there should be loads coming in?? :lol:
I have entered, I chose the slowest thing I could find :whistling: :lol:
smithphoto
18-07-2008, 07:08
It says on the link that this months subject is speed? You mentioned above early mornings? I'm confused.com
...
THIS MONTHS THEME IS: SPEED!
So get your panning hats on!!
This was the last post for the listing - and the competition also states:
This months theme: Speed! :thumbs:
Mines in, looking at the entries already in, there are some fab ones:clap:
njtruscott
19-07-2008, 08:30
Been trying to upload this morning, upload seems to work but can't get to the second stage of entry, is there a problem or am I doing something wrong?
I also just uploaded an image but it came up with a red cross after uploading. Entered my contact details anyway whether the image was uploaded or not....
I believe it comes up with a red cross when you've upload a file other than JPEG. Basically, there is an app on the server that generates a GIF thumbnail. However, if it's a TIFF it cannot build it from a 16Bit file etc
I'm not in the office at the mo, so cannot see if it's been uploaded. shall contact you if it hasnt :)
Doh....i believe i have put two entries in....had real trouble uploading....it never took me to details page for first pic, so assumed it didnt upload....so entered again with different pic....but both are on gallery ??????? what should i do ?????????
I'm trying to enter this month. I've tried to upload and continue 3 times now. The upload works fine and indicates it's completed ok, but the continue button takes me back to the upload a file box. I've tried in both Firefox and IE.
managed to upload the file but got the red cross thumbnail. i carried on and entered details on next page but nothing in gallery. definately uploaded a JPEG so if it needs to be done again just let me know Lee and ill re-submit. :)
ldwallis
20-07-2008, 08:55
the one of the shopping trolley is fantastic.
the one of the shopping trolley is fantastic.
:agree: :clap:
Guys
Gallery isn't auto updated - I will do it later on (had some family problems this weekend so today busy sorting that out .... )
Thanks
Lee
Lee, I hope everything is all right and sorted now.
I've still be unable to get beyond clicking continue and going back to the submission form. I've tried multiple PC's now. I don't mind chucking a disk in the post, what information would be submitted on the form and I'll include it in a text file on the disk.
OK hopefully this is resolved now.
I've tried it on Safari, Opera, Firefox 2 and 3 and IE7.
Cheers
Lee
Updated the galleries with entries this month :thumbs:
Can you check to make sure your entry is in there? I know some people have had difficulties...
just checked and mine is on there now. thanks for that Lee.
starting to think it was a bit of a goofy entry now lol
love the white horse and the trolley
Shutterman
23-07-2008, 13:29
Lee
Just uploaded images but the site did not ask for any additional details I have emailed them but here they are as well.
Image name is DSC_0737 004203 - Version 2.jpg
Shutterman
Thanks for the pointer on the file size Lee. I've shrunk it to under 6Mb and that has solved it. Entry submitted.
Hiya as mentioned previously....after having difficulty uploading...i have two entries in this months comp...im assuming you will need to delete one of them ??????:thinking:
stevewestern
31-07-2008, 19:54
No sign of my entry on the site yet, but it was posted yesterday, so I guess it is in with a chance, but given how little time I had to sort out a picture, mine is a slightly less-than-obvious take on speed..
I feel it is time for me to sink back into obscurity after too much good luck for the last month or two !
Decided to have a go this month! :thumbs:
Hi guys
Album has been updated - can you all please confirm that your entry is there before I put them forward to our judge?
Cheers
Lee
Hi guys
Album has been updated - can you all please confirm that your entry is there before I put them forward to our judge?
Cheers
Lee
Mines there! :thumbs:
Shutterman
31-07-2008, 21:03
Yep
Yep, mines there, good luck everyone
stevewestern
01-08-2008, 07:15
Mine is there too, but looking rather dark - must be the monitor I am using at present - oh to be back at home again..
njtruscott
01-08-2008, 07:39
Mines there.
cherryrig
01-08-2008, 09:24
Yea, but after looking through everyones :(
BOTH mine are still there!!!!!!!!!!!!
hangerhead
01-08-2008, 21:51
mine's there too :)
Some vastly differing interpretations of 'speed' on this one, don't envy the judge one little bit! :lol:
cherryrig
03-08-2008, 19:18
When will we find out?
cherryrig
06-08-2008, 10:21
?
Shutterman
06-08-2008, 16:10
Lee has not been 100% for a couple of days. I am sure he will post results and new subject when he is up to it.
Shutterman
cherryrig
06-08-2008, 17:34
Lee has not been 100% for a couple of days. I am sure he will post results and new subject when he is up to it.
Shutterman
O right
:( Sorry Lee
hangerhead
06-08-2008, 17:42
get well soon thread then?
:)
+1 get well Lee.
Duckydoodle
07-08-2008, 07:09
Hope you feel better soon Lee :)
Hey guys
Thanks for the support. I've come in today to help the missus out but still feeling rough :(
Anyway, Bill's been in touch and here are the results!
1st place - Matt Thomas with his Tesco Trolley shot!
http://www.togsprint.com/images/comp/jul-1.jpg
2nd place - Lee Wallis with his picture from Goose Fair, Nottingham
http://www.togsprint.com/images/comp/jul-2.jpg
3rd place - Colin Greenlees with this super equine picture!
http://www.togsprint.com/images/comp/jul-3.jpg
Congratulations to all!!
Next months theme has started - and it's "ATTITUDE!"
just seen it, oooooooppppppsssssssss
cherryrig
07-08-2008, 08:55
Wow I didn't think I'd get 1st! :D
I thought some of those car photos were very good to be fair
:)
well done everyone, especially Matt, liked that when I first saw it :D
Hope you feeling better soon Lee :(
cherryrig
07-08-2008, 16:36
What does 1st prize get then? As with the two 2nd's I got before it was a 12x16 poster print
Thanks
:)
Well done everone, they were my faves:thumbs:, although the snails were brill!:D
On a side issue, I still haven't received my print from last month. I know you've been very busy and recently ill (hope you are feeling better), and honestly I am in no rush, just hoping it hasn't been lost in the post.:)
Wendy
ldwallis
07-08-2008, 19:06
Hey guys
Thanks for the support. I've come in today to help the missus out but still feeling rough :(
Anyway, Bill's been in touch and here are the results!
1st place - Matt Thomas with his Tesco Trolley shot!
http://www.togsprint.com/images/comp/jul-1.jpg
2nd place - Lee Wallis with his picture from Goose Fair, Nottingham
http://www.togsprint.com/images/comp/jul-2.jpg
3rd place - Colin Greenlees with this super equine picture!
http://www.togsprint.com/images/comp/jul-3.jpg
Congratulations to all!!
Next months theme has started - and it's "ATTITUDE!"
Well damn, was not expecting to come anywhere with the entries in there this month, they were all so good!
Thank you :)
fracster
09-08-2008, 11:09
The winner is brilliant, congrats..............:clap:
cherryrig
10-08-2008, 21:03
Lee - you still haven't e-mailed me about the prize I get for this
n30_mkii
11-08-2008, 09:12
When I last spoke to him Cherryrig, he was tied up from Sunday to Wednesday. I'm sure he will get back to you when he gets back to the office on Thursday, if not before!
tontoshorse
11-08-2008, 10:44
Had to do a double take:
http://img122.imageshack.us/img122/7599/51ea3c63ey9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
from
http://www.homesandbargains.co.uk/view_listing.php?id=1098
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