Contest #30: Depth of Field (CLOSED)

[Big_B]

The latest contest is now under way and the title is:
"Depth of Field".

This is one of a series of technical competitions. Lets see how creative you can be!Please make sure you have read and understood all the rules before submitting your photos.

Remember, everyone is welcome to join in. You don't need to be an expert or to have a fancy camera, this is all just about having fun and, through that, getting better at photography.

Just please make sure you've read all the rules before sending in your pictures.

As per usual, you may submit up to two photos for this competition.

Good luck everyone! http://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif




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SEND PHOTOS TO: POTNContest at gmail dot com

Note: Please allow up to 48 hours for your photo to post. If it is not posted within this time frame please send me a note via this forum.


TITLE All e-mails "DOF." If the e-mail subject is not titled as such, I will not open the attachment and you will not be entered into the contest!


Please submit photos in the format "username_0x.jpg", where x is the number of the submission (i.e. 1 or 2).


Please submit a TITLE with your picture along with the DATE it was taken.


Additionally a brief explanation if needed to emphasise how this photo meets the theme.


VIEW PHOTOS AT:


http://canondigitalphotographycontests.fotopic.net/ (http://canondigitalphotographycontests.fotopic.net/)


Anyone can enter this contest. It is not so much we have these in the spirit of competition, rather we have these contests to challenge ourselves and to give ourselves motivation to take pictures that we might otherwise not do. And in turn learn and grow.


RULES


1) The contest will run for two weeks and will end on Friday 16th September, 2005 at 8:00AM GMT.


2) You can submit up to two pictures, and change these if you wish up to the time that the competition ends.


3) Post processing - nothing that substantially changes the original composition of the image. Click here (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=96180)for clarification.


4) Photos must be no larger than 800 pixels at the longest dimension. Also, please try and keep the filesize down to under 200k if possible to make viewing the gallery easier for modem users.


5) No framing of pictures, text or copyright notices.

6) This competition is a learning experience so we ask you, where possible, to take photos espeically for the contest.

7) At the end of the competition, a separate thread will be started to seek the votes of forum members over the period of 1 week. The person with the most votes will be declared the winner.

:cool: The winner will be recorded in the Hall of Fame (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=84118)

Commenting on photos before the voting closes:

You can comment on any photo in this competition, provided it does not have an asterix (*) next to the title.
If the photo have an asterix (*) next to the title commenting should wait until after voting
I'll assume that everyone is happy for people to comment on their photos.
If you do not wish to have your photo commented on, just drop me an email/pm and I'll add an asterix to the title of your photo.Note: The POTN Photographer of the Year contests are entirely separate from this one, so different rules apply.


Please be patient with me if it takes one or two days for me to get submissions posted.


Finally, please ensure that you have read this post fully and understand the rules prior to sending

[CyberDyneSystems]

COOL!

Not only is this one of the best Idea's for a contest I've seen anywhere..
It is right in tune with many fo the current discussions going on in the forum..

Fantastic Idea :)

[Big_B]

Thanks CDS :)

[tommykjensen]

This one I will see if I can find the time to enter.

[Big_B]

Excellent, I look forward to seeing your photos!

[Big_B]

By the way, the first two photos are now online! :D

[Big_B]

There have been on going discussions re: changes to the contest both in the forum and by email. With those in mind, I'm going to relax rule 6 by dropping the part that states:
Older photos may be submitted, provided they have not previously been displayed on POTN Forums

[SuperFly]

does that mean that a photo taken anytime and also displayed on the forum can be entered?

Would photos that have been in a previous competition also be allowed if they happen to suit a different topic?

[Big_B]

does that mean that a photo taken anytime and also displayed on the forum can be entered?

Would photos that have been in a previous competition also be allowed if they happen to suit a different topic?

Yes to both those questions.

[Big_B]

Sorry all, but I'm a bit behind on uploading photos at the moment. This is because I started a new job yesterday and so things are pretty hectic. I'm hoping to get home at a reasonable hour this evening so will get everything up to date then.

BB

[MattyB]

if you need any help, my fingers and mouse clicking finger are only a pm away

[dimman]

I'm new to the forum!!
How can I upload a photo for the "Contest #30: Depth of Field" ??
dimman

[aam1234]

Hi Dimman, here is your answer:

"SEND PHOTOS TO: POTNContest at gmail dot com". Also, read Sam's first post (here) for more details.

Hope that helps.

[Big_B]

if you need any help, my fingers and mouse clicking finger are only a pm away

Thanks Matty. I'm back online again now but will definitely give you a call if I get snowed under again.

For everyone else - there's a load more photos online now. Keep them coming! :D

[aam1234]

I have a question/problem regarding the following:

"Please submit photos in the format "username_0x.jpg", where x is the number of the submission (i.e. 1 or 2)"

That means we have to put our entries in a different directory for each contest, otherwise we have to delete the previous contest entries. Hope that makes sense.

I suggest the name should take the contest number and the person's name.

For example: Contest30_joe_1

What do you think.

Edit: I'm awaiting a word on the above before I send my pics to Sam. The naming convention is giving me a hard time.

[Big_B]

The thing is, I don't keep copies of the photos after the contest is finished. The harddrive on my laptop is bursting at the seams as it is! :lol:

So, the only copy that exists (other then your own) is on fotopic. The name of each photo on fotopic is the number that you use to vote with. i.e. the first photo submitted is number one etc.

What I'm slowly getting round to is that it doesn't matter to me if you want to add the contest name to the file name. If it makes your life easier then go for it. The information I need is your user name and the number, other then that the rest is up to you.:)

Does that answer your question?

[aam1234]

In a way it does. Thanks!

My entries will be sent now.

[Big_B]

In a way it does. Thanks!

My entries will be sent now.


Excellent!

[aam1234]

When shall we start commenting. I'm itching to make some comments.

[Big_B]

When shall we start commenting. I'm itching to make some comments.

You can start whenever you are ready. Go for it! :D

[dimman]

Hi Dimman, here is your answer:

"SEND PHOTOS TO: POTNContest at gmail dot com". Also, read Sam's first post (here) for more details.

Hope that helps.

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Thank you very much for the reply!
I did sent two photos to the contest now!
dimman :)

[aam1234]

You can start whenever you are ready. Go for it! :D

Thanks. I'll wait till there are more entries.

Dimman, can't wait to see your photo(s), and hope you win this contest.

[MattyB]

LMAO!!! well DONE to number 04!!!!! made me laugh a fair bit

[MattyB]

and number 5 scares me :(

[MattyB]

i was unsure if people were allowed to reveal which was the photo they submitted.
*shrugs*

[tommykjensen]

Personally, I would encourage people to say which pic(s) are their's, but I'm not the contest admin so we'll leave it to Sam.

My interpretation of the rules suggest that photo submissions should be anonymous until voting has taken place. This is to ensure unbiased voting.

In my opinion discussion of the submitted photos should also wait until voting has taken place. But since Sam gave the ok I guess its ok I just think it can have negative impact on voting.

[dimman]

#03 Mother and Baby
Very good effort!
I like the balance on the two faces!
This image (in high-res) can easily stand in a photo-bank!
Thumbs-up from me!!
Welldone!

Dimman

[MattL]

Well, i've submitted two pics - not really any good tho :-( There are some great shots in there allready. I think im gonna go try a shot like the bean one now - thats just cool!

[Big_B]

My interpretation of the rules suggest that photo submissions should be anonymous until voting has taken place. This is to ensure unbiased voting.

In my opinion discussion of the submitted photos should also wait until voting has taken place. But since Sam gave the ok I guess its ok I just think it can have negative impact on voting.

Please don't come forward to reveal yourself until after the voting has finished. There are very good reasons for wanting to be able to discuss the pictures with the photographer before the voting. However, there is a very real risk of biasing the voting. I judge the latter to be more serious and so we have this rule.

If anyone wants to discuss this issue further, please do it outside of the competition thread.

[Big_B]

10 more photos online

[AXENA]

My interpretation of the rules suggest that photo submissions should be anonymous until voting has taken place. This is to ensure unbiased voting.

In my opinion discussion of the submitted photos should also wait until voting has taken place. But since Sam gave the ok I guess its ok I just think it can have negative impact on voting.

Comments withdrawn...... wasn't thinking at the time of posting.....

[aam1234]

My comments are withdrawn too.

[Big_B]

Thanks guys, your understanding is apprecaited :)

[Big_B]

New photos online! :)

[AXENA]

LOVE the Falcon!

[Nidz]

Theres a few nice pics here.. I think i'll wait till they all come out before voting.

I wish the pics could be uploaded faster.

[Big_B]

14 more photos uploaded!! I'll give them all titles tonight.

Remember the contest closes this friday :)

[Nidz]

Any more pics?

[tommykjensen]

I wish the pics could be uploaded faster.

Ohh come on. Sam is doing a great job all voluntary so if You have to wait a few extra hours or even a few days then so what. He has a daytime job too You know.

[Big_B]

Theres a few nice pics here.. I think i'll wait till they all come out before voting.

I wish the pics could be uploaded faster.

Sorry nidz but I have been working very long hours recently but have come on as soon as possible to upload all the photos. Thanks for your understanding.

[Big_B]

One more photo online. Also, a reminder that the contest closes tomorrow - friday

[tommykjensen]

Sorry nidz but I have been working very long hours recently but have come on as soon as possible to upload all the photos. Thanks for your understanding.

You don't have to appologise for anything, You are doing a great job. :D

[Big_B]

You don't have to appologise for anything, You are doing a great job. :D

Thanks tommy! :D

[dimman]

Well this is a nice photo “Light Channel” excellent concept!
The helix and the light-bulb = mentality and idea!
Well-done!!

dimman:)

[Nidz]

Sorry nidz but I have been working very long hours recently but have come on as soon as possible to upload all the photos. Thanks for your understanding.

No probs! Maybe I frequent the forum a little too often.. :)

[dimman]

I like this photo (25.jpg-“Peering in”) because of the complementarily of the front engine and the open hood on the back!
Good eye!!
Congrats
Ps. some correction on the white balance I think will be appropriate, it’s a bit bluish!


dimman ;)

[Big_B]

Final reminder that the contest closes first thing in the morning. :)

[tommykjensen]

Final reminder that the contest closes first thing in the morning. :)

:( Unfortunately I did not achieve the results I set out to get last weekend and after looking through my recent photos I have come to the conclusion that I don't have any photos that fit my interpretation of the subject.

[Big_B]

:( Unfortunately I did not achieve the results I set out to get last weekend and after looking through my recent photos I have come to the conclusion that I don't have any photos that fit my interpretation of the subject.

That's a shame tommy. Keep an eye out for the next one though, you might like it ;)

Anyway, the contest is closed and the last six photos online. :)

[Big_B]

Voting open!
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=99037