ALL THINGS ORDINARY, LOOK EXTRAORDINARY

[Oz_Beachside]

Oz

As I understand it we are to send you an electronic copy of the image. Already covered are the image size (16 x 20 or 20 x 16), but it would be useful to know some of the following since they impact the size of the file being sent to you.:
- file format (Jpeg, TIFF, PSD?)
- pixels per inch (75, 150, 300?)
- colourspace (sRGB, AdobeRGB?)

Cheers

Hello,
The files will be collected as part of the new site set up for this special challenge. I should be able to get them from there.

PLEASE NOTE, 16 x 20 or 20 x 16 IS THE MOUNT SIZE. NOT the image print size. For example, I will have the prints mounted at 16 x 20 inches, but the images must be smaller. If you wanted to have a 2" margin/border matt board (top , left and right sides), and 3" footer, your image should be just a tad over 11x16, or thats how I would see the printing.

I will need to ask the printer about thier preferences.

Cheers,
Oz

[Oz_Beachside]

Is it limited of ONE image per member?

The organisers would like ONLY 1 IMAGE PER PHOTOGRAPHER.

[Oz_Beachside]

Cheers Gary, quite simple really .

Here is my image I am going to donate:

I love it!

Thanks for your generous support

[Yi-P]

Added my entry for donation:





I hope this works on the theme provided.

[MCWB]

Gary,

For those of us who submitted an EOI using the old form, should we submit another one using the new form? I presume so, but don't want to spam you with EOIs.

[gstark]

Trent,

Yes. I'll be sending emails to everyone later tonight about that. We need a bit more than the first EOI requested - that was just an initial info gathering step, in the knowledge that we would still need bios and stuff.

The new form handles everything that we need, so by all means, please go ahead. If I then send you the email, you may just ignore that.

[Oz_Beachside]

hi all,

I hope the weekend presented you with lots of opportunities to capture. I know my ideas are a plenty, but trying to capture them is a fun challenge...

Oz

[MHD]

And just a prompt: If you have not done it yet go to:
http://chimp.dslrusers.net/index.php?op ... &Itemid=33
To register your EOI and CV..

After which go to http://hollows.potofgrass.com

[MHD]

AND: Anyone who need fields (title, description etc,,) changed after upload (Please try to get it right first time ) email/PM me

[MHD]

We now have 5 items in the Gallery *nudge* *nudge*

[Manta]

I'm struggling. No time, no ideas, no talent!

[gstark]

Simon,

There's no need for this to be a new image. What's in your archives?

[Manta]

Cheers Gary.
I really wanted to do something fresh but I'll have a squizz at the storage files...

[Oz_Beachside]

I too have been racking my brain, and both brain cells are glowing hot... the theme to me (IMHO only), pitches right at everyday... and I tend to read that as, "everyday THINGS".

It takes a different angle to think through everyday SPACES, PLACES, EXPERIENCES...

then I thought through the other senses, and began to create images in my head of how I would love to see, what I had only ever SMELT, TOUCHED, TASTED, HEARD...

For inspiration, close your eyes, or perhaps wear a blindfold. Spend a few minutes, on each of the senses in isolation, sniff, listen, touch, taste, write down each one, then move onto the other sense, and in 20 minutes you will have a list of everyday SPACES, PLACES, EXPERIENCES, which you may not have seen clearly, and a corresponding image.

Short list it to say 3, then grab your clicker, and capture it!

I'm also experimenting in my head about ways to perhaps combine a few senses, captured, then blended in PP... I have not been around in this forum long enough to know, but I am guessing this may be one of the few challenges where you can go crazy on PP!

Go grab it, and best regards,
Oz

[Yi-P]

As said in the criteria, it doesnt need to be a fine art or arty shot.

Something normally which stands out from a snapshot can do the job very well. Keep the ordinary simple as it is....

[MHD]

BUMP!

come on all! Today is the last day for EOIs!

If you are thinking about entering am image register your interest NOW!

[Geoff]

BUMP!

come on all! Today is the last day for EOIs!

If you are thinking about entering am image register your interest NOW!

Yep - got my EOI in, now to find an image I want to submit.....

......

[Alpha_7]

Yeah I am having major trouble thinking of a past shot that fits, or a new shot to shoot.

[MHD]

Yes but you should register anyway!

[Alpha_7]

Yes but you should register anyway!

Yes, I'm registered and I will find an image!

I encourage everyone that's considering it to submit a EOI today, its a great cause!

[Yi-P]

On the gallery site, the EOI deadline reads 8th of Sept.

I've got my pic up there, but I know a friend of mine might be interested in this. She is no pro at photography at all, nor she is member here, can she still submit a pic for donation?

[gstark]

On the gallery site, the EOI deadline reads 8th of Sept.

Which is when we need to have the EsOI to the organisers.

So we need it prior to that date.

[stormygirl]

I've finally caught up with several hundreds of posts after being busy for about 2 weeks!

This is a brilliant idea, and I have registered my EOI. I probably wont get a chance to shoot anything new, but should find something in my collection.

Thankyou for organising Oz_Beachside, Gary and Scott, what a fantastic cause!

What happens to photographs that do not get sold? Would they be returned to the owner mounted in the matt board?

[Geoff]

What happens to photographs that do not get sold? Would they be returned to the owner mounted in the matt board?

Excellent question

[MHD]

Indeed...

No worries Stormy!
I cant wait to see what you submit!

[gstark]

I know a friend of mine might be interested in this. She is no pro at photography at all, nor she is member here, can she still submit a pic for donation?

I missed this part of your post earlier; my apologies.

Yes, if she can take care of the technical stuff and produce a suitable image, by all means.

[MHD]

get her to fill out the EOI ASAP

[wendellt]

yup i agree
great cause supporting charity with creativity
that's a great thing

good luck everyone

[stormygirl]

I'm struggling at the moment to come up with anything worthwhile, but I'll keep searching....These two have crossed my mind though:

_

Another question: Is it possible to have a collage type arrangement with three small images in the one matt board?

[Yi-P]

Yes, if she can take care of the technical stuff and produce a suitable image, by all means.

Im doing my best to convince her to submit a EOI... hope it doesnt close up this soon

[Glen]

Stormy, I like the first

[Oz_Beachside]

Agree, Stormy, I like the first of those two. A very everyday thing, doing up shoes...

[Yi-P]

Just about to get my friend convinced, but EOI closed!?!?!!?!?!?!?!
And she didnt know what to fill up in the DSLRU user name...

Can she still make it....

[gstark]

:shock:

Just about to get my friend convinced, but EOI closed!?!?!!?!?!?!?!
And she didnt know what to fill up in the DSLRU user name...

Can she still make it....

I've sent you a PM about this, but when you posted, I had already completed my processing of the data and sent it on to Oz_Beachside.

Sorry.

[Oz_Beachside]

Hello,

I understand today, or shortly, each registered entrant, may receive an email from the event organiser, Pat Jarram.

If you get the same one I did, it may contain 2 attachements, 1 is the "terms and conditions" that exhibitors are asked to agree to, called "CONDITIONS OF ENTRY", and the second is a form to sign and return in agreement.

If you have any questions, just let me know.

Regards,
Oz

[Oz_Beachside]

Please note the Maximum image size no larger than 24cm x 30cm

We will have your images printed to this by default, unless you specify a smaller size.

Through the generous support of Padey , we will have your prints printed in Sydney, then sent to me in Melbourne, where I will have them mounted.

I will have them mounted as per the conditions of entry, "white mat board, 16 by 20 inches in dimension. "

Regards,
Oz

[ozczecho]

 ATM, I have just uploaded a small version of the image (800px wide) in sRGB colour space with .tif extension. I am assuming as it gets closer to the date that we will upload a correctly sized image with a defined colour space etc....or did I blow it and should have just uploaded a large image that the printers will then resize etc?

[Matt. K]

Oz_Beachside
I have recieved this email. What do I do with the froms after I have filled them out?

[Oz_Beachside]

ATM, I have just uploaded a small version of the image (800px wide) in sRGB colour space with .tif extension. I am assuming as it gets closer to the date that we will upload a correctly sized image with a defined colour space etc....or did I blow it and should have just uploaded a large image that the printers will then resize etc?

If you upload the FULL SIZE images, they are then available for site administrators to download.

I understand the site will limit the "public" image to a smaller file size, hence, keeping your good work protected.

[Oz_Beachside]

Oz_Beachside
I have recieved this email. What do I do with the froms after I have filled them out?

Hi Matt,
I too, have only just received the forms. I will discuss with the organiser, what her intentions are with the "signed copies". At this stage, my assumption is that I will print the "labels" and adhere to the back and front of the mounts.

So for now, hold tight, I'll give her a call ASAP and find out on behalf of the group; great question!

[blacknstormy]

Now I have a ridiculous question - what dpi would you like uploaded?

[Oz_Beachside]

Now I have a ridiculous question - what dpi would you like uploaded?

Only information I have available to me at this stage is "maximum image print size is 24cm x 30cm". So perhaps you can keep this in mind when considering your image size, leading to print size.

The print size is YOUR choice, within the limits of 24cm x 30cm.

DPI may be a question Padey could answer...

I will confirm all with the organiser.

Thanks
Oz

[stubbsy]

Oz

When you talk to the organiser - can you ask what she intends to do for those where she DOESN'T receive a form. Reason I ask is that I haven't received an email (or it got killed as spam) so can't send one in . Others may be the same.

[MCWB]

Same here Peter!

[blacknstormy]

same here ..... and I checked my 'spam' folder, and it definitely wasn't there

[Yi-P]

Nothing showing up in the inbox yet

[CraigVTR]

Gary
I have my email, it arrived three time actually.

However, I need help in deciding which image to submit. The gum leaf or the sunset?

Craig

[MCWB]

The sunset for me Craig!

[blacknstormy]

Craig - sunset

(ps I was thinking of submitting a gum leaf too
- but I'm really not sure, but that's not the reason I picked the sunset )

[CraigVTR]

Thanks guys, sunset it is.
Craig