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postatomic

(1,771 posts)
Tue Oct 29, 2013, 04:30 PM Oct 2013

November Contest Information

I'll be trying my best to have this contest run smoothly but I can't give any guarantees.

The Theme for the November Contest is: Metaphor – Abstract

Submissions will begin Friday November 8 and go through Friday November 15.
Submissions will be open which means you will post your entry to a specific thread.

Preliminary Voting will start on November 16 and go through November 19.
Finals Voting will start on November 20 and go through November 23.

Voting will last for 72 hours in both the Preliminaries and the Finals


Dates are not written in stone and could vary.



Anything goes regarding the processing of your photos. We're talking Abstract here so there really are not any boundaries on your creativity.

Have a question? Just ask.

Thanks!
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November Contest Information (Original Post) postatomic Oct 2013 OP
Oh, crap, you're going to make us THINK Blue_In_AK Oct 2013 #1
Just a tiny bit postatomic Oct 2013 #4
You devil. :) alfredo Oct 2013 #2
That site is great. alfredo Oct 2013 #3
One of my fave sites/magazines postatomic Oct 2013 #5
I guessing ought to bookmark it alfredo Oct 2013 #6
Wow! Interesting topic! Callalily Oct 2013 #7
Looks interesting! Mz Pip Oct 2013 #8
Enhance all you want postatomic Oct 2013 #9
Monochromatic only, B/W? Or, are color monochrome or full color OK. NYC_SKP Nov 2013 #10
B&W, Color, B&W Tones, Color Tones, etc postatomic Nov 2013 #14
Postatomic - Unorthodox Idea - Hope all would weigh in Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2013 #11
I think that is an excellent idea postatomic Nov 2013 #15
Dear Postatomic Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2013 #18
Total Anarchy!!! I love it postatomic Nov 2013 #21
Ummm, I really enjoy seeing everyone's photos. mnhtnbb Nov 2013 #19
As do I postatomic Nov 2013 #20
Here is what you could do without the pitchforks Celebration Nov 2013 #26
Thank you postatomic Nov 2013 #27
No rules - but what about size ? Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2013 #12
Ahhh - not sure we should mess with that one postatomic Nov 2013 #16
I got one! mnhtnbb Nov 2013 #13
Cool postatomic Nov 2013 #17
Great museum-and yes, very cool that one can take photos. trusty elf Nov 2013 #31
I'm really going for the "no boundaries!" Mz Pip Nov 2013 #22
Excellent. I think I know what you're doing postatomic Nov 2013 #23
Just so I am clear - Metaphor - Abstract....the entry needs to be both ? It's pretty rare Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2013 #24
Either or Both postatomic Nov 2013 #25
Way up there when you were talking about adding CC Nov 2013 #28
Now, I know this isn't Postatomic's responsibility to correct all ills...but it strikes me like Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2013 #29
Is the contest poll only posted in General Discussion? teamster633 Nov 2013 #33
Title Mz Pip Nov 2013 #30
That's my plan, too. mnhtnbb Nov 2013 #32
 

NYC_SKP

(68,644 posts)
10. Monochromatic only, B/W? Or, are color monochrome or full color OK.
Fri Nov 1, 2013, 08:08 PM
Nov 2013

Since the samples you posted are exclusively black and white, I thought I'd ask.

Thanks!

postatomic

(1,771 posts)
14. B&W, Color, B&W Tones, Color Tones, etc
Sat Nov 2, 2013, 09:18 PM
Nov 2013

Sorry. Should have made that clear. Any color (or non-color) works.

 

Laura PourMeADrink

(42,770 posts)
11. Postatomic - Unorthodox Idea - Hope all would weigh in
Sat Nov 2, 2013, 01:03 PM
Nov 2013

Just throwing this idea out there... I have wished at other times that we could add a couple sentences of explanation to our entries.

With this month's contest, the theme just seems to scream for that ability. I have noticed many photographs on websites and in books allow the taker to do this.

I know it's never been done here.

Thoughts?

postatomic

(1,771 posts)
15. I think that is an excellent idea
Sat Nov 2, 2013, 09:25 PM
Nov 2013

An 'Artist Statement' would be very beneficial. My concern is that since this isn't part of the regular time tested rules I'd hate to force people to do something they are uncomfortable with or something they aren't sure how to do.

A confession. I had thought about eliminating the preliminary voting. I would pick out the 10 photos that go into the finals. But then I had this vision of pitchforks and torches.

postatomic

(1,771 posts)
21. Total Anarchy!!! I love it
Sun Nov 3, 2013, 04:06 AM
Nov 2013

I think the Theme is as adventurous as I want to get. Maybe just a little tweek here and there though.

postatomic

(1,771 posts)
20. As do I
Sun Nov 3, 2013, 04:03 AM
Nov 2013

Could still share all the photos without using the skewed prelim voting system.

One of the best learning tools with photography (IMO) is being able to critique photos. The Host is basically just an Office Worker. Not that's there is anything wrong with that. I just think doing something that gives the Host a more active role in the process would be beneficial to everyone.

Would the decision be biased? Absolutely. Just as it is in the off-line world of photo evaluations.

I seriously doubt I'm going to do that. Feel like it should be something discussed at a later date. Change is good. A routine that is always the same can make things a bit stale. It'd be nice to add a little 'spice' to the contests.

Celebration

(15,812 posts)
26. Here is what you could do without the pitchforks
Tue Nov 5, 2013, 02:47 PM
Nov 2013

Arrange the photos in the preliminaries in such a way that your favorites have the best chance. I am pretty sure that would be okay with everyone. It is like seeding a tournament................you don't pick the finalists but you don't put all the best entries into the same batch to compete against each other in the preliminaries.

I haven't done that in the past but it has occurred to me.

postatomic

(1,771 posts)
27. Thank you
Tue Nov 5, 2013, 05:28 PM
Nov 2013

My original thoughts were directed at removing the prelims from the voting. I've seen 'Photo A' get the most votes in one prelim group only to totally tank in the finals, or a photo gets screwed in the Prelims because of the other photos in that particular Prelim group.

Your suggestion is a nice alternative. I'll consider it.

Again, thank you.

postatomic

(1,771 posts)
16. Ahhh - not sure we should mess with that one
Sat Nov 2, 2013, 09:26 PM
Nov 2013

I don't have a problem with larger photos. Honestly the 800 x 533 images are too small some times to be appreciated.

mnhtnbb

(31,319 posts)
13. I got one!
Sat Nov 2, 2013, 05:11 PM
Nov 2013

We are traveling--in Vienna right now--and today hubby and I were in the Kunsthistorisches Museum. If you saw the movie, The Museum Hours, that was it. Found my subject among the exhibits!

Very cool that they let you take photos--no flash--in most of the rooms. Credit goes to the museum for the lighting!

postatomic

(1,771 posts)
17. Cool
Sat Nov 2, 2013, 09:28 PM
Nov 2013

Going across the pond is on my bucket list. I don't recall the movie 'The Museum Hours'. Will have to check it out.

Mz Pip

(27,404 posts)
22. I'm really going for the "no boundaries!"
Sun Nov 3, 2013, 07:00 PM
Nov 2013

This one is turning out to be quite fun! I'm really looking forward to seeing all the entries.

postatomic

(1,771 posts)
23. Excellent. I think I know what you're doing
Sun Nov 3, 2013, 11:38 PM
Nov 2013


Glad you are having fun with this. That's the bottom line. Do something maybe a little out side your comfort zone and have fun doing it.
 

Laura PourMeADrink

(42,770 posts)
24. Just so I am clear - Metaphor - Abstract....the entry needs to be both ? It's pretty rare
Mon Nov 4, 2013, 12:06 PM
Nov 2013

to find a subject that is both....that is unless you find a good metaphor and then doctor the pic up? Or take an
abstract photo and then hope you can find a metaphor?

Just brainstorming here.

postatomic

(1,771 posts)
25. Either or Both
Mon Nov 4, 2013, 02:05 PM
Nov 2013

Ideally it would be both but I don't want to stifle entries. An abstract metaphor shouldn't be that difficult but I guess it all depends on what you are doing.

No stress. Do whatever works for you.

CC

(8,039 posts)
28. Way up there when you were talking about adding
Tue Nov 5, 2013, 08:18 PM
Nov 2013

an artist statement. I don't see why you couldn't have people do that since you are the host. It would add a bit more work and checking on your part though since you would have to copy & paste the title, photo and statement into the prelims and finals. Now as to skipping prelims, that might cause a stir. When the contest was first started there were no prelims and only the 10 spots. The 10 spots were filling in minutes if not seconds. That is why it was expanded to 30 and prelims then finals.





 

Laura PourMeADrink

(42,770 posts)
29. Now, I know this isn't Postatomic's responsibility to correct all ills...but it strikes me like
Tue Nov 5, 2013, 11:04 PM
Nov 2013

something should be done to increase viewership/voting. Only an infinitesimal number of people
view and vote - compared to total viewers/posters.

Maybe he is on to something with only one vote

teamster633

(2,029 posts)
33. Is the contest poll only posted in General Discussion?
Sun Nov 10, 2013, 07:52 AM
Nov 2013

I seem to remember some time back that cross-posting to the Lounge was mentioned. I rarely, if ever, go there, so I have no idea if the contest is seen there or, if it would make that much of a difference. In any event, I agree that it would be nice to somehow increase the voting pool.

Mz Pip

(27,404 posts)
30. Title
Tue Nov 5, 2013, 11:25 PM
Nov 2013

I think it's possible to use the titles to reflect the metaphors.

That's what I'm doing. I think I have my entry and will title it with a metaphor.

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