Photo Project: Two

[morea]

Welcome to the photo project for March! The theme this month is: "Two".

Please send the link for your entry to me (morea) by private message. Please do not send attachments, as they don't carry over properly into the voting thread.

(Note: If you have less than 2 posts you will not be able to send private messages; in that case, please post your link in this thread with no image tags and I will add it to the list.)

You can host photos for free at www.thecreativeforum.com, which will also allow you to put your images into the GDF Photo Gallery (when you upload a photo, just select a GDF destination from the dropdown menu). Free hosting is also available at www.imageshack.us, www.photobucket.com and www.tinypic.com.

Please list "March Photo Project" as the subject line of your message. - I receive a lot of private messages, and this makes sure that entries are not overlooked when the time comes to compile them.


Photo Project "Rules"

• NO PHOTOSHOP or other photo editing software may be used except for processing (cropping, basic tonal/color adjustments, and resizing) No elements, objects, or images can be cloned, cut out, or taken out of the original image other than what occurs from cropping.


• Photos do not have to be taken during the contest; you can enter photos that were taken at any time before the cutoff date.


• You may only enter photos that you have taken yourself.


• Photos should be suitable for all ages. This forum includes members as young as 13, so please keep entries family friendly.


• One entry per member. If you decide to change your entry, please PM the new entry link and note in the PM that it is to replace a previous entry.


• Please limit photo size to 600 pixel width.


Cut off date for submitting photos will be August 31st.

Happy shooting! :D

[morea]

bump!

[daysailerD]

Photo removed

[morea]

since we only have a few entries, we'll keep this topic running for April, as well.

[Mynock]

I didn't even notice this up here no wonder I missed it. I think we might have to move to one every 3 months as I think people are getting burnt out on these. Maybe every other month might do to get more entries.

[Over Actor]

So are we not to add our photo in a post here? Just wondering the photo site I'm a member of requires you post the image in the post for the contest..Let me know and I may add a photo

[Satchel]

Please send the link for your entry to me (morea) by private message. Please do not send attachments, as they don't carry over properly into the voting thread.
^^

[morea]

don't add your photo to this thread. The reason that the entries are submitted by private message is so that voting will be anonymous.

[morea]

bump - any more entries? This is an easy one, folks!

[desktop]

Two as in two things in the photo?

[Red Kittie Kat]

whatever your interpretation of two is ;)

[frankster]

No glitterturds! (for those of you that were in the sparkly number two thread a few days ago).

[Red Kittie Kat]

lmao Frank :D

[desktop]

Can we enter more than one picture?

[morea]

no.

Please read the first post, it explains all of the rules.

[desktop]

Ah, yes. Well, I'm a man and we never read the rules (or instructions). lol

[morea]

you might be surprised at what a strong and persistent woman can teach a man to do. ;)

[desktop]

you might be surprised at what a strong and persistent woman can teach a man to do. ;)

Yep ... stay single.

[Tea]

Uh, then you TWO would never be a twosome I take it?

[desktop]

morea, I sent you a PM with my entry. Let me know if you get it because I'm not sure if it got sent or not.

[morea]

yup! Got it, thanks. :)

[doctorfoz]

Morea,

I'm presuming this is still open? Just sent an entry in. :)

[Typically]

oooooo is it?? i have one now =]

[desktop]

Woah.... this is still going on? I thought the dreadline was April, lol. Have you posted these pictures anywhere?

[morea]

It's going to run until I get at least 6 entries. There's no point in voting otherwise.

[frankster]

ok, hold on, I'll send something too.

edit: there you go, sent sommit to ya. :)

[morea]

thanks, you TWO.

ooh, the irony. :D

[Typically]

hey mo did you ever get my pic? if not let me know i can send it again

[morea]

I did indeed, thank you. I hope that we get a few more entries by the end of the month. I will start the voting after this month, either way.

[Typically]

alrighty then!

[gray929]

sending in entry later today xD

[fredrich]

When is the voting going to be?

[morea]

voting is up, here (http://www.graphicdesignforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=39437).

I'm not starting a new one yet, as I don't think that there is enough interest to keep these going... the current project ran for 6 months and only got 5 entries, and was not a difficult subject.

Feedback and suggestions about how to proceed from here are welcome.

[urstwile]

Although I can understand your disappointment that there's often no response to these projects, maybe the fact that they're in the form of contests is part of the problem? I know that adds a different layer of things for me, since I'd only want to post something that I feel could compete.

What if, instead, they're more in the form of just ongoing projects? Kind of like the "photos from your part of the world" thread? That one still gets people contributing, and the fact that it's themed probably encourages people to contribute since they get to see what others are posting, which probably gives them ideas as to what they could do to contribute as well.

Just a thought.

[morea]

I think that was discussed when these project began but at that point people wanted to make it more of a friendly competition, that's what got people participating originally.

Personally, I like the idea, and would be happy to try it to see if more people would be interested. As far as I am concerned, lots of participation is what makes it fun. ;)

[CkretAjint]

I am not gonna lie... I am just to completely lazy, and couldn't think of anything super fun for "two".

I know, stone me in the courtyard now. :(

[Tea]

You know, I struggled with "two" as well. There were actually tons of images I could have shot, but I wanted to knock it out of the park, you know? And get this!...I do not even own a camera. I always use the kids or my work. I think I should buy my own.

Do you think summertime affects the entries? I know I spend more time on line during the cold months.

[urstwile]

I know that personally, since my photography skills are still a work in progress, I'm somewhat intimidated by the contest form, but I love to share when it's just a theme that I feel that I can contribute to. And seeing others' work outside the contest format, as opposed to a formal judging experience is very fun, and often gives me ideas of things to try.

[Zerk]

Wow, I totally didnt even know this thread exsisted. If you do decide to do another I will participate! Even if all I can put in is a crappy entry :)

[a_muse]

Actually I just stumbled upon this too, hmmm.

[tuliptree]

I think that was discussed when these project began but at that point people wanted to make it more of a friendly competition, that's what got people participating originally.

Personally, I like the idea, and would be happy to try it to see if more people would be interested. As far as I am concerned, lots of participation is what makes it fun. ;)

I'd be up for that. I haven't minded it being in the form of a contest, even though I don't ever think I'll win because some of the entries are just fantastic, but it's still fun to join in.

But, I also really like the format of "your part of the world" and like urst said, it would be interesting to see on going photo additions for a theme. You could even make the thread finite, have a date it will close so it doesn't get too huge or something. But don't stop altogether, please, morea! :) I've enjoyed the contest and photo threads too much!

[morea]

Ok, I think that the idea of doing away with the contest aspect of it is worth a try.

I'll start a new one along the lines of the "your part of the world" thread... do you think that a month is a good run time for these?

[tuliptree]

I do! :)

[Typically]

sounds good to me mo

[WannaBrie]

I don't have a good digital cam yet, so :(

[urstwile]

Does it need to be timed?

[morea]

I worry that if it is NOT timed, less people will participate. If the thread runs indefinitely, people can procrastinate and never get around to sharing their images.

There were a few old threads started by Tyger, if memory serves, for butterflies, dragonflies, flowers, birds, and more, but they all died out.

Still open to any suggestions... what would encourage you guys to participate?

[Typically]

beer and tacos!

[Pointyhat]

I don't have a good digital cam yet, so :(

Me neither.

We could work the refreshment table :)

[Typically]

i'm ready for a new photo project though :D

[a_muse]

Hey I'm into it! I thought our camera was broken, it just needed new (good) batteries! (doh!)