Bi-weekly Photo Comp Week #54 - Glass

[Solo]

The rules are as follows:

• Entries will accepted until 11:59pm (GMT) Wednesday 3rd September
• Each competition's voting will last for one week. The winner of that round will choose the next theme.
• All entries must have been taken within the last 6 months and preferably after the announcement of the theme.
• Entries must be posted as a thumbnail no larger than 700px on the longest edge. Full sized images may be as larger as you'd like.*
• You must submit only your own photographs, do not post anyone else's work.
• Only one photograph per person, marked with Final Entry. You can change your entry, but must remove your current entry first and clearly state that you have posted a new entry.
• You must not vote for your own photograph when the Poll is up. Only vote for a photograph taken by another entrant.
• The photograph must be submitted with the following information: Subject, Date and Camera used and, if you'd like, the major camera settings - shutter speed, ISO, etc.

*While full sized images may be as larger as you'd like, you should try to limit them to approximately 1200px to enable viewing the entire image without scrolling. It's much easier to see the full effect of the shot when you can view it all at once and not have to pan.

Current theme as chosen by week 52 winner, @35mm :

Glass

So anything with Glass goes!

 

[35mm]

So anything with Glass goes!

Pretty much.


By the way, what do you guys think about the entries being sent directly by PM to @Solo ?

Of course the thread would be used to discuss the theme, but I think it could bring an element of surprise to this thing - not only because you didn't know who the entry belonged to, but also because you would see all the photos in the poll fresh, for the first time.

I can't see any downsides to it, but maybe I'm missing something.

 

[TB]

I actually quite like that idea, @35mm. 👍

 

[Solo]

I'm happy with that idea too. People would need to comment in the thread that they have entered also, as a confirmation in effect, much like the secret Santa competitions in the photomode section (if that competition still exists).

 

[TB]

People would need to comment in the thread that they have entered also, as a confirmation in effect

I was thinking the same thing, but as more of a "bump" so the thread doesn't get forgotten.

So double duty.

 

[Solo]

That's useful too. Lets get a bit more feedback first but I can't see why we don't use this week as a trial of the anonymous poll.

 

[nobuffalo]

I think it's a great idea! 👍

I do however enjoy seeing other peoples entries before the the voting takes place and it's nice to have the chance to discuss them. We also won't be able to see the title which some people may not care much about, nor can we see the camera and date and stuff but maybe none of the stuff is really a big deal either. Could still always post that info just not the picture. I think it will be fun for a change though so we should do it.

 

[35mm]

People would need to comment in the thread that they have entered also, as a confirmation in effect

To be honest, what I had in mind - and to keep it completely incognito - was for you to come here and announce something like: "I had X new entries today; that makes it Y in total. Also, Z days to go till deadline!".

But I'm afraid that may be a step too far, and that it's putting a bit too much work on you?

it's nice to have the chance to discuss them. We also won't be able to see the title which some people may not care much about, nor can we see the camera and date.

Well, we could always discuss them in the voting thread - it would serve as bumping, too.


Since there's already four people open to the idea, let's see what others have to say (off the top of my head).
@wfooshee @Azuremen @Cale @F1GTR @MatskiMonk @Crash @Boffin @boiltheocean @Sprite

 

[MatskiMonk]

I happy to give it a go. 👍 I still think there should be a central thread of some sort that we can subscribe to.

 

[Sprite]

I personaly don't mind either way.

Only issue I see with being unable to see what others are doing is similar images being submitted.

On another note I really need to get back out taking photos as I've been so busy with other things.

 

[Cale]

I can dig it. Already have a short in mind. Just have to get PS and LR of my ex's laptop and on a computer I can actually use lol

 

[F1GTR]

The new format sounds good to me.

 

[Cale]

oops


Did I do it correctly?​

 

[Sprite]

submitted one to @Solo

not my best but thought I might as well participate.

 

[Boffin]

Sounds like a plan! I'll hopefully get my act together and submit something, but time is tight atm.

 

[Crash]

I'm down to give this idea a try.

We also won't be able to see the title which some people may not care much about, nor can we see the camera and date and stuff but maybe none of the stuff is really a big deal either. Could still always post that info just not the picture. I think it will be fun for a change though so we should do it.

I personally like seeing the title and camera information, but yeah, I'm not sure how that information could really be posted if we want to go full anonymous, as some people have certain gear that other people just don't have (ignoring that you could probably download the image and see the EXIF info if you really wanted to...).

 

[GTP_Dutchy]

I think that new format is great! unfortunately I haven't got a suitable photo for this challenge nor have i got time to think of on and make it. I hope to be participating in the next challenge!

 

[MatskiMonk]

Tried a shot I had in mind for glass, yesterday, was complete rubbish... I'll try and get something sent over this week.

 

[Solo]

Entries received from: @Cale , @35mm and @Sprite . I'll work on redefining the rules in time for the next competition as this method seems to be working nicely. If you wish to send a title with you image I shall put the title next to the shot in the poll thread along with any camera data, however I will leave the body/lens names out and just post settings.

 

[Mike Rotch]

Entry submitted.

 

[Solo]

Going to leave this open until wednesday, I've had exams this week and not enough time to sort it. Apologies. I'll get back to regular BWPC scheduling after this week.