My first photo competition

[Jamdiver]

Just wanted to share that i'm entering my first photo competition.

The JCDC National Visual Arts Competition & Exhibition (http://www.jcdc.org.jm/visual_arts.htm).

Here are the photos that i'll be submitting.

2 are at 13" x 19" size and the other is 11" x 14" .

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/206/491389814_7b19da5448_o.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/188/405924021_e67cfb38cd.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/185/390367599_1b8f7e4cf3.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/80/271347779_e878d39a6a.jpg

Needless to say, i'm quite excited :D.

As a slight aside i've realised just how much more fulfilling it is to view my photos printed and framed as opposed to on a computer monitor.
And how ridiculous? it is to view/judge images at 700 pixel size as opposed to a print.
I feel more connected to photography viewing images this way.

[Anke]

I think you've got three beautiful pictures there. Best of luck with the competition. :)

[In2Photos]

Needless to say, i'm quite excited :D.

As a slight aside i've realised just how much more fulfilling it is to view my photos printed and framed as opposed to on a computer monitor.
I feel more connected to photography viewing images this way.
Congrats on the competition and good luck. I have also found that I am much more satisfied with prints of my shots then on a monitor. They seem to have more life-like qualities. I plan on being a printing fool from here on out.:D

[Jamdiver]

I think you've got three beautiful pictures there. Best of luck with the competition. :)

Thanks :).

Congrats on the competition and good luck. I have also found that I am much more satisfied with prints of my shots then on a monitor. They seem to have more life-like qualities. I plan on being a printing fool from here on out.:grin:

Thanks and I agree, seeing photos in print just seems much better.
I have a couple more that I intend to print :).

[rammy]

3 unique and beautiful shots. I bet they look fantastic in those frames. I love the boat shot. Very best of luck.

[liza]

Very nice job. Love that boat image! :)

[PhotosGuy]

Nice. Good luck!

[Vinni]

Stunning prints, good luck to you.

[4x4rock]

Wish you luck. Those are excellent pictures.

Now I'm thinking of framing a few of my pics too.

[MrWills]

Good luck, your shot of the boat is awesome!

[SYS]

Good luck, too. You got some nice images there. I especially like the boat image like others...

[Galaxy99]

they are stunning. Wish you best luck!

[pos]

Really great shots, I like the one with the ship best, Good luck. pos

[Jamdiver]

Thanks, I submitted the photos today.
Judging by the other photos that I saw there, the competition will be tough, but i'll let you guys know how it turns out :D :).

[pos]

Jamdiver, I still can't get over what a great shot of the ship. Maybe someday I'll start getting shots like that. Again best of luck. pos

[cunarder534]

Love the shipwreck shot. Good Luck.

[Jamdiver]

Jamdiver, I still can't get over what a great shot of the ship. Maybe someday I'll start getting shots like that. Again best of luck. pos

Thanks pos, but trust me I got lucky with that ship!
I have probably hundreds of other shots of the ship which just don't have anywhere near that impact.

I did an HDR of it with my old cam, a Canon Powershot A610 and i've yet been able to replicate it with my Dslr!!

[oddne]

All of them are very good !!
But,
that boat picture is just amazing :D

[slappy sam]

I echo what everyone else said. All are really great, but the boat pic is stunning.

[kobe629]

Love the boat shot..that must look good in print..

[pos]

Jamdiver, Any word on how you did in the competition, let us know. pos

[Jamdiver]

They just started judging according to the schedule and they'll contact the winner within a few weeks.
The exhibition itself of the winning entries will not be until August, so i've got quite a while to go!

But thank you for all the kind words and thoughts and i'll definitely let y'all know how it goes.

[ben4633]

I love all 3 shot, but the boat shot is great. Is it HDR?

[Hellashot]

Enter the boat/sunset and forget the other 2. Your bird is dead center of the frame - follow the rule of thirds and you have bright white areas directly behind your subject taking attention and lack of contrast away. The flower has just too shallow DOF to be a contender and the shallow DOF doesn't make the photo better than large DOF.

Why are there light areas around the ship? Did you try a "hdr" attempt lightening shadows too much?

[pos]

jamdiver, If i had to wait until august it would drive nuts. pos

[buddy4344]

Great shots - and you learned from the experience. you are already a winner from that alone - but ribbons are nice.

[Jamdiver]

Enter the boat/sunset and forget the other 2. Your bird is dead center of the frame - follow the rule of thirds and you have bright white areas directly behind your subject taking attention and lack of contrast away. The flower has just too shallow DOF to be a contender and the shallow DOF doesn't make the photo better than large DOF.

Why are there light areas around the ship? Did you try a "hdr" attempt lightening shadows too much?

Already entered my shots long ago Hella...
Thanks for the technical critique of the shots.

The ship is an HDR which explains the 'halo' and other artefacts.
I'm still quite pleased with it considering that I took it with my Canon Powershot A610 :).

[BCinMB]

Man, that boat picture is breathtaking.

Good luck with the competition, that picture is already a winner in my book. :)

[Justleesa]

Aloha Jam!

You know I love your pics :D
When will you know the results of the competition?

Aloha,
Lisa

[Jamdiver]

Aloha Jam!

You know I love your pics :D
When will you know the results of the competition?

Aloha,
Lisa

Leesa!!!!! :D:D:D
Fancy seeing you here :).

Hmm, well according to the somewhat obtuse wording on the entry form.
I'll know by June 4 at the latest since that's when unawarded works are to be collected :confused:.

Let's see what happens, that's next week :)

[Justleesa]

Hi Jam! http://scubaboard.com/images/smilies/hugs.gif

are they posted to vote on or do they make the choice?

[Emberghost]

Best of luck, your images are amazing. I couldn't tell you which one I like best because they all have such great qualities.

[Jamdiver]

Aaack, so turns out that none of my photos placed in the competition.
Which was quite a letdown :(.

I haven't been to the gallery to see what has won, but from what I've heard some friends.
The judges seemed to prefer overly ps'ed images from what i've heard from friends..
Or shots that scream 'Jamaica'

Oh well

[pos]

JAMDIVER, Sorry to hear that, The photo's you entered really are awsome. Keep up the good work and post more they are a joy to look at. pos

[jcw122]

That last photo (initial post) is OUTSTANDING!

[Mum2J&M]

You need to find another competition and enter them again. I bet they'll win... they are excellent images.

[Mayavi]

Yes, send them to another competition. They are excellent images.

[Jamdiver]

Thanks all, i'm thinking of that.

Cheers and thanks for the support.

[Stephen Stephen]

Nice series of entries Jamdiver. The boat is unique and more personal favourite.

Good luck in the competition!