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OK!!!
So this is the thread that I will BUMP every day (that I remember to make sure people get thier entries IN for challenge 7!!!

Reasons why EVERY Australian member with 10 or more posts should enter the challenges:
*By conforming to the theme you push your skills by shooting something you may not always shoot
*You will be in the running for some SUPERFANTABULOUSAMAZING prizes
*Images that win the challenges improve in Value...
*Great for the portfolio (you can say you have won a national photography prize which is highly contested)
*Great for benchmark setting... "So you may not have scored a place but you improved your position on last year"
*Almost every photo recievces some feedback tips and tricks!

we have THREE entries in so far I want to see HEAPS!!!!!!!!!

Remember you can submit an image and change your submission right up until the respective galleries close.,..

GO AND SHOOT SOMETHING/SOMEONE!

Ouch! Mind where you're walking mate!

For once mine is in early! Still looking for the perfect pic though.

Bump! four entries in!

and remember you can submit a placeholder image and change it later

Done so, and with correct Exif Data... now I just need a good 'movement' idea...

Well I am sitting here writing some more of my thesis and then I think "Its BUMP time of day"

I'm going to be out and about capturing MOVEMENT this weekend, How about you?????


Just a reminder you can change your entry once it is submitted! So get a placeholder image in NOW!

I have my image planned, the event is on, but ...........................the weather is threatening to stuff everything up

This place has more bumps than acne infomercial.

can I ask what the purpose of the placeholder image is ?

Is there a limit on how many people can enter ?

A bit confused

Dave

You can enter one image in round 1 and one image in round 2. If you don't enter round 1 you can still only enter one image in round 2, so if you enter in both rounds you've got two images up for consideration.

If you have an image that you're not quite happy with and are hoping to get a better one, enter the one you have in round 1. If you then get a better image and round 1 hasn't closed you can then replace it and try for an even better one for round 2 BUT if you don't get a better image your "less than perfect" one is in already rather than you missing the close of round 2 and having no image in.

thanks Stubbsy...that's what I thought.

personally, I'm not sure why I would want to post a photo I'm not quite happy with, just so I make it into round one....especially considering the calibre of entries (from previous challenges). I don't think a "so-so" photo would cut it !
I will most certainly be trying my best to get 2 images to enter, but if I don't get one I'm happy with before the end of round one, I'll be happy to miss out.

JMO

So that if you forget to enter your best image you at least have an entry in...

Basically if you have an image and you think "Hmm... but I think I can do better over the next few days" you should just enter it and change it later!

Aussie Dave wrote:thanks Stubbsy...that's what I thought.

personally, I'm not sure why I would want to post a photo I'm not quite happy with, just so I make it into round one....especially considering the calibre of entries (from previous challenges). I don't think a "so-so" photo would cut it !
I will most certainly be trying my best to get 2 images to enter, but if I don't get one I'm happy with before the end of round one, I'll be happy to miss out.

JMO

Be carefull though Dave... Beauty is in the eye of the voter... and Beauty may = a d70s

[quote="MHD"]So that if you forget to enter your best image you at least have an entry in...
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even if I think it's not worthy ?

I agree that everyone's interpretation of an image will vary and some may think it's fantastic - but I still think the entrant should feel good about the image.....not enter just for the chance to win a D70s.

I want to see everyone's BEST work being submitted, not just any submissions that may win them a prize.....That, to me, IS the challenge. The prizes are just the cream on top !

I have an entry in now that I'm VERY happy with. I also have a concept for a different entry. If that concept works, is better than my placeholder and is done by the end of this round I'll replace the placeholder. Next round my current placeholder will go in unless I have something even better (or I didn't get my concept entry in by close of round 1).

I agree - putting in a poor entry as a place holder is pointless.

stubbsy wrote:I agree - putting in a poor entry as a place holder is pointless.

Still, a poor entry beats no entry.

Just to help bumping this tread I've done my submission for the stage 1

I'm going to apply the KISS principle this time round, 'Keep It Simple Stupid' for those who don't know what the KISS principle is.

10 entries now!

GET OUT THERE!

Killakoala wrote:I'm going to apply the KISS principle this time round, 'Keep It Simple Stupid' for those who don't know what the KISS principle is.

And here I was thinking you may be attempting to take a pic of the girls running when you tried to KISS them! Now, there would be some real movement!

Bumpty Bump.

Anyone suffering a mental blank for a good concept ? I've been struggling to get the creative juices flowing on this one...

Alpha_7 wrote:Bumpty Bump.

Anyone suffering a mental blank for a good concept ? I've been struggling to get the creative juices flowing on this one...

Alpha, are you in the states at the moment? If so I can't imagine that you are having trouble capturing something uniquely "movement" themed.

Believe it or not I am struggling.. I had a few good chances tonight, but the weather was right against me... light rain but the wind was blowing it in from all angles... a lot of my gear got wetter then I'd like...

trying to "air dry them in the hotel now

Gee stubsy I'm jealous I haven't even come with an idea. I'll have to extract the 'digit'!
marco

Alpha_7 wrote:Bumpty Bump.

Anyone suffering a mental blank for a good concept ? I've been struggling to get the creative juices flowing on this one...

Me too.

sheepie wrote:

Killakoala wrote:I'm going to apply the KISS principle this time round, 'Keep It Simple Stupid' for those who don't know what the KISS principle is.

And here I was thinking you may be attempting to take a pic of the girls running when you tried to KISS them! Now, there would be some real movement!

It's like The Beatles in Help, but the other way around.

Creative juices flowing could be considered movement.

A question - the rules state that the pic must be taken with a dslr .......... can I enter a "point and shoot" camera pic just for the practice (even if it doesn't count in the final results)? (like I'm going to come anywhere anyway........ )

kinetic wrote:A question - the rules state that the pic must be taken with a dslr .......... can I enter a "point and shoot" camera pic just for the practice (even if it doesn't count in the final results)? (like I'm going to come anywhere anyway........ )

Kinetic. NO unless you have a point and shoot Single Lens Reflex digital

stubbsy wrote:

kinetic wrote:A question - the rules state that the pic must be taken with a dslr .......... can I enter a "point and shoot" camera pic just for the practice (even if it doesn't count in the final results)? (like I'm going to come anywhere anyway........ )

Kinetic. NO unless you have a point and shoot Single Lens Reflex digital

He's right only SLR photo's can enter as per the rules, however that doesn't stop you from practicing... just follow the Challenge's theme and post you photos for review and critque You won't win a prize but you'll get valuable feedback.

No worries!

Time for an early morning Wednesday BUMP!

16 (very good) entries in so far for part 1!

Only 16?

Only 16 ?

hehe... Better than this time in the last Big comp!

MHD,

I have sent you 2 PM's to sign-up, but I don't think they are getting through the PM system. Hence why I'm now posting here.

How does one sign-up for the challenge and submit their photo?

Cheers.

Hmm... my PMs might be full...

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MHD wrote:16 (very good) entries in so far for part 1!

How many of very bad entries?

Hlop wrote:

MHD wrote:16 (very good) entries in so far for part 1!

How many of very bad entries?

None. I haven't posted an entry yet.

Potatis wrote:None. I haven't posted an entry yet.

Doug,

I posted one already, so, score is open

Number of bad entries= People who havent entered yet!

The only bad entry is no entry

MHD

Third PM has just been sent to you.
I hope this one gets through.

Hlop wrote:

Potatis wrote:None. I haven't posted an entry yet.

Doug,

I posted one already, so, score is open

Pssshht. I normally get last place.

Nnnnsic wrote:

Hlop wrote:

Potatis wrote:None. I haven't posted an entry yet.

Doug,

I posted one already, so, score is open

Pssshht. I normally get last place.

I reckon that like all the greats, unrewarded during their lifetimes Leigh, your work will recognised and treasured post-humously.

Well Matt, that's a happy thought!!!

I'm in and I can't believe I did it with a bit of time to spare usually it is a mad scramble on the last day

So Leigh you have no worries now, there will be someone below you on the results list.

Cheers,
Terry

My D70 has been sitting at Maxwell's blinking green hole of death for the entire entry period so far! I hope to get it back before the end of round 2!

Yedrup wrote:I'm in and I can't believe I did it with a bit of time to spare usually it is a mad scramble on the last day

So Leigh you have no worries now, there will be someone below you on the results list.

Cheers,
Terry

Don't be so negative guys, it's not constructive for you, or anyone else.

Hey Guys, I had a brief look through the entry rules, is there a size that the images should be?

Cheers,
Owen.

owen wrote:Hey Guys, I had a brief look through the entry rules, is there a size that the images should be?

Cheers,
Owen.

Any size can be submitted... the Gallery will automatically downsize for thumbnail and medium sized shots, but your original shot will also be accessible when the gallery is opened for viewing...

Someone's forgotten to hide their image...

I have now submitted my photo for the comp..come on people...not long to go now!

Scott - how many now?