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Photography Competitions???

Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2008 1:20 pm
by Gra-GT
I know back when this section first started there was talk of Photography and Photoshop competitions being run regularly. I've started doing Photoshop comps for the last few months so thats sorted, but nothing has come of Photography Competitions.

I know there was one started back when this section first appeared (Reflection Theme I believe) and actually got a fair few entries and people seemed quite keen, but that sort of fizzled out as Josh got too busy to run it.

Anyway, I was just wondering if there were any people that would be interested in having a monthly Photography Comp, much like the Photoshop one now, as I know there are a few people on here that are either into or getting into a bit of Photography.

Also if anyone would be interested in running it, as it doesn't take much effort/time to set one up. I would, but doubt I would have enough time with setting up the Photoshop comp already, plus the fact that I am not artistic/creative enough and not really been into photography enough to think of some decent themes to run :oops: :roll:

Anyone interested then???? :D

Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2008 7:49 pm
by DanDiesel
Yup, i did wander what happened to that competition! would be cool to have another one! i can't run it though :cry:

Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 11:01 am
by CraigMK4
I think it's a great idea, and i'd be well up for it. Although all my spare times taken up in the studio atm i'm sure someone will be able to run it?

Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 11:09 am
by alexperkins
Sounds like a great idea. I may be able to run it - depends on what is involved? If its just choosing a subject, and giving some inspiration then sure!

Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 1:03 pm
by Gra-GT
alexperkins wrote:Sounds like a great idea. I may be able to run it - depends on what is involved? If its just choosing a subject, and giving some inspiration then sure!
Can't imagine there would be too much involved really. You've seen what I do for the Photoshop comps haven't you. All I do is choose a car, post it up at the beginning of the month, then at the end of the month, set up a voting thread and post everyones pictures in there. You only really have to do something 2 days in a month (post the comp thread and then the voting thread, plus maybe a little plugging/gentle reminders :wink:), each of which takes no more than 10-15 minutes. The hardest part would be thinking of subjects/themes each month, which is why someone who's into photography (like yourself) is best suited to do it. Rather than me who doesn't know diddly squat! :roll:

Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 1:21 pm
by Tim_GTi
Alex, do it!!

i'd have a pop at entering this 8)

Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 1:36 pm
by alexperkins
Ok Ill Do it ;) First comp will be launched on the 1st of Feb :D

Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 1:49 pm
by CraigMK4
Suweeeeeeeeet!

Just to clarify though, is it going to be car photography, or open?

Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 2:06 pm
by Gra-GT
Nice one Alex, well done lad.

Just for info, HERE is the original thread that Josh started almost a year ago now. 8)

Thanks

Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 4:24 pm
by Tim_GTi
alexperkins wrote:Ok Ill Do it ;) First comp will be launched on the 1st of Feb :D
wahey!!

some of the pics on the first competition are really nice! who won?

Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 4:59 pm
by pip_polo
good idea.. i entered that last one, shame didn't take off then.

i think it should be photography in general, not around cars, even though with a car involved may be better :lol:

go alex!! :)

Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 5:06 pm
by blueeyes
ill be up for enterin to would be fun

Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 5:53 pm
by alexperkins
Itll have a subject of my choice :P It could be cars, but more likely to be open. If you wanna snap a car as a result of the subject chosen you may by all means do so, providing it is incorporated into that choice of subject!

Bring it on :D

Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 6:24 pm
by CraigMK4
Weeeeeee! You have to enter too Alex, we need to forward the uk-d80's movement 8)

Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 7:42 pm
by alexperkins
haha of course i will ;) Just need to choose a subject now :) Im open to suggestion for the first. It has to be new material Ill make that a rule, so what shall we do it on?