2011 TalkPhotography Calendar Competition - entry rules & discussion thread

Yv · 04-10-2010, 20:46

Yes folks, it's that time of year again, time for you all to put your BEST images forward for the TP Calendar Competition.

We have decided to change the way we do things this year to make the best opportunity of the huge variety of photographers we have here on TP. So, this year the months will be split into categories, themes if you like, and unlike in previous years, you will be able to enter 2 images to the competition rather than one.

So, without further ado, the chosen themes:

January - Cold and Crisp
February - Romance
March -Spring Has Sprung
April - Rainy Days
May - Man Made Wonders
June - In Bloom
July - Lazy Summer Days
August - Celebrations and Festivals
September - Holidays and Travel
October - Autumnal and Harvest
November - Fireworks & Lights
December - Seasonal & Festive

Cover Image - Wildcard Entry - anything at all

The Rules:

1 - YOU MAY ENTER A MAXIMUM OF TWO images to the entire calendar. This can either be 2 images in the same category, or 1 image in each of two categories of your choice. ALL members are welcome to enter.

2 - Unlike the POTY comp, you ARE welcome to enter images that you have posted here on the forum previously [this is about your BEST pictures] or images that are totally new to us. As always, the photographs must have been taken by you and by entering you agree for them to be used in the calendar. Your real name and forum name will be displayed alongside the picture in the calendar if you are one of the winners.

3 - All images must be posted within the forum size guidelines and in LANDSCAPE format with the final image being printed to A4 @ 300dpi [so you might want to crop your entry to A4 ratio to make sure we get the image you want displayed] and therefore a full res/full size, unwatermarked version of the image must be available if your image wins that category - it will be needed for the printer. You must also plan on being able to send this image to us early November time.

4 - You may interpret the themes in whatever way you wish, but remember, the other members will be voting for the winning entry in each category and if the link is too obscure, you may be reducing your chances of winning. You may also change your entry upto the closing date by simply editing your post with a replacement image. If you want to change the category too, just delete the image and add some text to that effect so we know.

5 - no nudes and glamour or gratuitously offensive images please.

TP Staff decision is final.

There will be a separate thread for the entries only in each category and you may use this thread for discussion.

So, you have 4 weeks to get your entries in, the threads will close at midnight, Sunday October 31st and then a poll will be added to each thread.

Good luck everyone, theses calendars have been bigger and better every year, lets keep that trend going.

Just Dave · 04-10-2010, 21:34

Hi Yvonne

Ive just added mine to September its from our holiday in Cornwall 2 weeks ago

I have the full res if needed

squizza · 04-10-2010, 21:34

Can the image submitted to the thread be a ratio that is on flickr, but the one we submit to the printers be ready at A4 300dpi?

Yv · 04-10-2010, 21:37 **Thread Starter**

Thanks Dave

Squizza - I don't see any reason why not, obviously within forum guidelines on posting sizes of course and as long as its not hugely different from an A4 ratio, as in, so much so that it could be an entirely different picture, if that makes sense.

squizza · 04-10-2010, 21:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yv

Squizza - I don't see any reason why not, obviously within forum guidelines on posting sizes of course and as long as its not hugely different from an A4 ration, as in, so much so that it could be an entirely different picture, if that makes sense.

That makes sense...It wouldn't change the picture, I just put different sizes on flickr just in cases people decide to knick it. Lol. Thank you for your help. I just didn't really want to put another few pics on flickr I already have on there at slightly different sizes.

stokes · 04-10-2010, 21:42

entry in for November

now to find a photo for another category

Yv · 04-10-2010, 22:04 **Thread Starter**

some nice entries already, well done all

lawrie29 · 04-10-2010, 22:31

in it!

Yv · 04-10-2010, 22:42 **Thread Starter**

Can I remind everyone that images MUST be LANDSCAPE format please! About to add that to all the category posts.

zarozinia · 04-10-2010, 22:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yv

Can I remind everyone that images MUST be LANDSCAPE format please! About to add that to all the category posts.

Sorry about that, I didnt read the rules thoroughly, I'm very naughty

Yv · 05-10-2010, 08:24 **Thread Starter**

No worries, you might have been the first but I would be prepared to bet at least a fiver you won't be the last!

Tractor Boy · 05-10-2010, 18:50

Well have put my two images up - wait and see what happens now I'm of for a

Pork · 05-10-2010, 21:00

I’ve entered one so far, but have to say there’s some stunning photos being posted, quality stuff all

On the Huh · 05-10-2010, 21:54

Great idea! Hopefully I will enter something, but cant promise atm. Never knew you did a calender. Well done. Love the entries that have been submitted already. Will be a hard job to decide on the final 13.

richmond · 05-10-2010, 22:16

The first one in the January thread is going to be hard to beat. Stunning!!

Pork · 06-10-2010, 08:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yv

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November - Fireworks & Lights
December - Seasonal & Festive

The Rules:….

2 - Unlike the POTY comp, you ARE welcome to enter images that you have posted here on the forum previously [this is about your BEST pictures of the year] or images that are totally new to us. …

Any chance of a little clarification. Does this mean you can only post pics that have been taken this year? As I would presume photos for November and December are going to be a little thin on the ground.

Thanks
Paul

Yv · 06-10-2010, 09:02 **Thread Starter**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pork

Any chance of a little clarification. Does this mean you can only post pics that have been taken this year? As I would presume photos for November and December are going to be a little thin on the ground.

Thanks
Paul

I think rather obviously, you would struggle to post pics from Dec/Nov taken this year so no, they don't have to be from this year, but for most people, their best mages will generally be their most recent one as their photography improves, in other words, the stuff from the last year or so. Oddly, they don't even have to have been taken in the month which you are submitting them to, its the theme rather than the time element that counts

Pork · 06-10-2010, 09:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yv

I think rather obviously, you would struggle to post pics from Dec/Nov taken this year so no, they don't have to be from this year. Oddly, they don't even have to have been taken in the month which you are submitting them to, its the theme rather than the time element that counts

Thanks for the speedy clarification

andy_fozzy · 06-10-2010, 09:57

Like the POTY comp, are we allowed to changes images later, or is what we entered entered for good, if that makes sense

lawrie29 · 06-10-2010, 09:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by richmond

The first one in the January thread is going to be hard to beat. Stunning!!

I hope you mean mine, so thanks. I say that because there was one in front of mine that was portrait, and has now been deleted.

I am really proud of that shot, even had the In-laws ask for a copy for the wall (no I didn't charge!).

Taken at Centre Parcs of all places.

Yv · 06-10-2010, 10:05 **Thread Starter**

Quote:

Originally Posted by andy_fozzy

Like the POTY comp, are we allowed to changes images later, or is what we entered entered for good, if that makes sense

read my dear boy, read

"4 - You may interpret the themes in whatever way you wish, but remember, the other members will be voting for the winning entry in each category and if the link is too obscure, you may be reducing your chances of winning. You may also change your entry upto the closing date by simply editing your post with a replacement image."

richmond · 06-10-2010, 10:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by lawrie29

I hope you mean mine, so thanks. I say that because there was one in front of mine that was portrait, and has now been deleted.

I am really proud of that shot, even had the In-laws ask for a copy for the wall (no I didn't charge!).

Taken at Centre Parcs of all places.

Yes, I meant yours.

You're right to be proud.

andy_fozzy · 06-10-2010, 10:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yv

read my dear boy, read

"4 - You may interpret the themes in whatever way you wish, but remember, the other members will be voting for the winning entry in each category and if the link is too obscure, you may be reducing your chances of winning. You may also change your entry upto the closing date by simply editing your post with a replacement image."

Thanks Yv.

You wouldn't of course believe this, but I did actually read the rules for once, but I'm buggered if I saw this

(Thank you!)

andy_fozzy · 06-10-2010, 10:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by richmond

The first one in the January thread is going to be hard to beat. Stunning!!

As is Marie's

TheBigYin · 06-10-2010, 13:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by andy_fozzy

As is Marie's

I've come to the conclusion that mine's probably a wasted entry, following that shot, but it's probably the best shot I've got that fits any of the categories (at least, apart from one or two i'm saving for last month of the POTY, in case of a open themed round

)

Yv · 06-10-2010, 13:22 **Thread Starter**

Quote:

Originally Posted by andy_fozzy

Thanks Yv.

You wouldn't of course believe this, but I did actually read the rules for once, but I'm buggered if I saw this

(Thank you!)

no probs...going to add a further clarrification, so GO AND READ IT EVERYONE!

canon_togger · 06-10-2010, 13:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by andy_fozzy

As is Marie's

Aww thanks Andy

I'm off to tatras mountains at the weekend for a togging holiday, so might get something there for my second entry.

Lots of cracking shots already entered folks, well done!

lawrie29 · 06-10-2010, 15:43

I have to admit that yours is really really good Marie! however much I would like the honour of winning the month, I think yours will do better than mine.

lawrie29 · 06-10-2010, 15:51

To clarify, is it 2 entries in total, or 2 + a shot at the cover?

And could we double up an entry to a category and the cover?

Grendel · 07-10-2010, 15:36

Two entries IN TOTAL

As for doubling up, I'd say not

04-10-2010, 20:46	#1
Yv Moderator Certified.... Real name : Yvonne Location: N.London Posts: 16,882 Camera: Nikon 2 x D700	2011 TalkPhotography Calendar Competition - entry rules & discussion thread Yes folks, it's that time of year again, time for you all to put your BEST images forward for the TP Calendar Competition. We have decided to change the way we do things this year to make the best opportunity of the huge variety of photographers we have here on TP. So, this year the months will be split into categories, themes if you like, and unlike in previous years, you will be able to enter 2 images to the competition rather than one. So, without further ado, the chosen themes: January - Cold and Crisp February - Romance March -Spring Has Sprung April - Rainy Days May - Man Made Wonders June - In Bloom July - Lazy Summer Days August - Celebrations and Festivals September - Holidays and Travel October - Autumnal and Harvest November - Fireworks & Lights December - Seasonal & Festive Cover Image - Wildcard Entry - anything at all The Rules: 1 - YOU MAY ENTER A MAXIMUM OF TWO images to the entire calendar. This can either be 2 images in the same category, or 1 image in each of two categories of your choice. ALL members are welcome to enter. 2 - Unlike the POTY comp, you ARE welcome to enter images that you have posted here on the forum previously [this is about your BEST pictures] or images that are totally new to us. As always, the photographs must have been taken by you and by entering you agree for them to be used in the calendar. Your real name and forum name will be displayed alongside the picture in the calendar if you are one of the winners. 3 - All images must be posted within the forum size guidelines and in LANDSCAPE format with the final image being printed to A4 @ 300dpi [so you might want to crop your entry to A4 ratio to make sure we get the image you want displayed] and therefore a full res/full size, unwatermarked version of the image must be available if your image wins that category - it will be needed for the printer. You must also plan on being able to send this image to us early November time. 4 - You may interpret the themes in whatever way you wish, but remember, the other members will be voting for the winning entry in each category and if the link is too obscure, you may be reducing your chances of winning. You may also change your entry upto the closing date by simply editing your post with a replacement image. If you want to change the category too, just delete the image and add some text to that effect so we know. 5 - no nudes and glamour or gratuitously offensive images please. TP Staff decision is final. There will be a separate thread for the entries only in each category and you may use this thread for discussion. So, you have 4 weeks to get your entries in, the threads will close at midnight, Sunday October 31st and then a poll will be added to each thread. Good luck everyone, theses calendars have been bigger and better every year, lets keep that trend going. __________________ London/Hertfordshire Wedding & Portrait Photography \| Me on Twitter \| My Happy Snappy Blog \| 500px \| Facebook

04-10-2010, 21:34	#2
Just Dave Strange Real name : Dave Location: TeePee In Chorley Lancs Posts: 25,546 Camera: Eos 7D + Eos 400D + IPad3	Hi Yvonne Ive just added mine to September its from our holiday in Cornwall 2 weeks ago I have the full res if needed __________________ Visit Our Website Clicky Linky My Flickr Clicky Linky Visit My Blog Clicky Linky My 500px Clicky Linky http://twitter.com/#!/DaveFBarker Last edited by Just Dave; 04-10-2010 at 21:35.

04-10-2010, 21:34	#3
squizza Eeyore Real name : Sarah Location: Suffolk Posts: 1,762 Camera: Canon EOS 1D mk III	Can the image submitted to the thread be a ratio that is on flickr, but the one we submit to the printers be ready at A4 300dpi? __________________

05-10-2010, 18:50	#12
Tractor Boy Feet under the table Real name : Nick Location: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Posts: 1,766 Camera: D700 & D300	Well have put my two images up - wait and see what happens now I'm of for a __________________ Nikon D700, Nikon D300, Tamron 28-75 Di f2.8; Sigma 70-200 f2.8 EX DG HSM; 50mm f1.4 AF-D; 85mm f1.8 AF-D; Kenko Pro 300 1.4x tc; Nikon SB600. My flickr My Website - Nicks Pics Photography

05-10-2010, 21:00	#13
Pork Forum Regular Real name : Paul Location: Formby, Merseyshire Posts: 1,132 Camera: Canon 50D	I’ve entered one so far, but have to say there’s some stunning photos being posted, quality stuff all __________________ My flickr - Facebook - 500px

04-10-2010, 21:37 Thread Starter	#4
Yv Moderator Certified.... Real name : Yvonne Location: N.London Posts: 16,882 Camera: Nikon 2 x D700	Thanks Dave Squizza - I don't see any reason why not, obviously within forum guidelines on posting sizes of course and as long as its not hugely different from an A4 ratio, as in, so much so that it could be an entirely different picture, if that makes sense.

04-10-2010, 21:42	#6
stokes Feet under the table Real name : Tom Location: Gosport Posts: 2,381 Camera: Nikon D3	entry in for November now to find a photo for another category

04-10-2010, 22:04 Thread Starter	#7
Yv Moderator Certified.... Real name : Yvonne Location: N.London Posts: 16,882 Camera: Nikon 2 x D700	some nice entries already, well done all

04-10-2010, 22:31	#8
lawrie29 Balloons! Yay! Real name : Lawrie Location: J23, M6 Posts: 3,436 Camera: Fuji S9600	in it!

04-10-2010, 22:42 Thread Starter	#9
Yv Moderator Certified.... Real name : Yvonne Location: N.London Posts: 16,882 Camera: Nikon 2 x D700	Can I remind everyone that images MUST be LANDSCAPE format please! About to add that to all the category posts.

05-10-2010, 08:24 Thread Starter	#11
Yv Moderator Certified.... Real name : Yvonne Location: N.London Posts: 16,882 Camera: Nikon 2 x D700	No worries, you might have been the first but I would be prepared to bet at least a fiver you won't be the last!

05-10-2010, 21:54	#14
On the Huh Feet under the table Real name : Zulfi Location: Suffolk Posts: 3,064	Great idea! Hopefully I will enter something, but cant promise atm. Never knew you did a calender. Well done. Love the entries that have been submitted already. Will be a hard job to decide on the final 13. __________________ If I could offer you only one tip for the future, sunscreen would be it. The long term benefits of sunscreen have been proved by scientists whereas the rest of my advice has no basis more reliable than my own meandering experience (Mary Theresa Schmich)

05-10-2010, 22:16	#15
richmond Forum Regular Real name : Diane Location: Stocken, Rutland Posts: 1,137 Camera: 400D	The first one in the January thread is going to be hard to beat. Stunning!! __________________

06-10-2010, 09:57	#19
andy_fozzy SPAM Merchant Real name : Andy! Location: Havant Posts: 5,653 Camera: Lumix GF3(for now!)	Like the POTY comp, are we allowed to changes images later, or is what we entered entered for good, if that makes sense __________________ flickr

06-10-2010, 15:43	#28
lawrie29 Balloons! Yay! Real name : Lawrie Location: J23, M6 Posts: 3,436 Camera: Fuji S9600	I have to admit that yours is really really good Marie! however much I would like the honour of winning the month, I think yours will do better than mine.

06-10-2010, 15:51	#29
lawrie29 Balloons! Yay! Real name : Lawrie Location: J23, M6 Posts: 3,436 Camera: Fuji S9600	To clarify, is it 2 entries in total, or 2 + a shot at the cover? And could we double up an entry to a category and the cover?

07-10-2010, 15:36	#30
Grendel Moderator Woody Harrelson Real name : Paul Location: Reading Posts: 8,878 Camera: Yes!	Two entries IN TOTAL As for doubling up, I'd say not