DocStram
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Pen Photo Contest**RULES AND GUIDELINES added**
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MesquiteMan
Retired Head Moderator
I am working on the photo contest structure and rules. I am thinking that in order to get more participation from members, that I might have a couple of different categories. I also think that I would like to reduce the entries down to a select number (via judges or whatever) and then have the membership vote in a poll for the winners. That seems to be fun and draws a lot of activity. Your thoughts?
wudnhed
Member
Hi Curtis, When you get done setting up and have a couple catagories, PLMK so I can add more prizes if need be. Thanks!
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MesquiteMan
Retired Head Moderator
Attached is the proposed callendar for the photo contest. Please let me know if anyone sees any problems.
MesquiteMan
Retired Head Moderator
My plan is to accept submissions, then have 3 judges (to be determined) narrow down the field to the best photos. I don't want to set a specific number to allow flexibility in choosing good pics. I will accept the phots and post them on a web page that only the judges will have access to. I will then create a poll in the appropriate forum for members to vote. The poll results will be hidden until the winners have been announced.
Sound workable?
I am working on the contest structure and rules and will have them up real soon.
Sound workable?
I am working on the contest structure and rules and will have them up real soon.
wdcav1952
Activities Manager Emeritus
Looks good from here, Curtis. LMK if I can help in any way.
MesquiteMan
Retired Head Moderator
Just an update...I have my 4 judges. I plan to keep them anonymous to even the management team, that way the man agent team can participate without any perceived benefit. Cav, if you need to know, send me a PM and I will tell you.
I won't be participating, Curtis, unless there's a "worst photo" category! :wink:
MesquiteMan
Retired Head Moderator
There might be! Not really but there is going to be different categories including a shop/tool category!
MesquiteMan
Retired Head Moderator
These are the categories I have planned for the Photo Challenge:
• Pen Marketing Photos (like you would use on a website to sell your pens)
• Artistic/Creative Pen Photos (creative, cool photos of pens)
• Shop and Shop Life Photos (photos of anything related to penturning)
• Creative use of the IAP logo (anything goes!)
Overall best photo
• Pen Marketing Photos (like you would use on a website to sell your pens)
• Artistic/Creative Pen Photos (creative, cool photos of pens)
• Shop and Shop Life Photos (photos of anything related to penturning)
• Creative use of the IAP logo (anything goes!)
Overall best photo
DocStram
Member
Wow Curtis! I like the categories a whole lot!!
Sounds good!
MesquiteMan
Retired Head Moderator
Oh yeah, I am going to add one more category...nude photos showing the IAP logo! That one would go over well, huh??
As long as I don't have to sort through them to find the one or two worth seeing! :biggrin:
MesquiteMan
Retired Head Moderator
Here are the rules for the 2009 IAP Photo Challenge. I have already run them by my judges but if anyone here sees anything that needs to be changed, please let me know.
2009 IAP Photo Challenge
Whether photography is your passion, your hobby, or just a necessary evil to showcase your pens, we invite you to participate in our 2009 International Association of Penturners Photo Challenge, celebrating the IAP's 5th anniversary!
All IAP members are welcome to participate.
Please read the complete contest rules before entering.
OFFICIAL CONTEST RULES
No donation or payment necessary to enter or win
Photo Eligibility
To enter, you must be a registered member of IAP. Judges and others participating in the administration of the Photo Challenge are not eligible to participate. All photos must be taken during the month of February, 2009. The photo subject must be relevant to one of the following contest categories:
• Pen Marketing Photos (like you would use on a website to sell your pens)
• Artistic/Creative Pen Photos (creative, cool photos of pens)
• Shop and Shop Life Photos (photos of anything related to penturning)
• Creative use of the IAP logo (anything goes!)
Photo Formats
Entries may be color or black & white digital images only.
Submitting Digital Images
Digital images should be submitted via e-mail to photos@penturners.org. Images should be no larger than 800 by 600 pixels and no smaller than 640 by 480 pixels. Images should be submitted in JPG or TIFF format. File sizes must be less than 300K per image.
Image Modifications:
Minor digital enhancement is permitted, but images that have been significantly modified or appear unnatural will be disqualified except for the artistic/creative category where anything goes.
Not Permitted:
• Anything goes in the Artistic/Creative category! Please do not add any personally identifying information, however.
• No borders or frames may be added to images.
• No watermarks, signatures, or copyright notices may be added to images. All winning images will be displayed with the photographer's name.
• Adding or replacing elements in an image is not permitted.
Permitted Modifications:
• Anything goes in the Artistic/Creative category!
• Images may be cropped and rotated as necessary.
• Red-eye removal and spot editing
• One-step enhancement (such as "AutoFix", "QuickFix", "Auto Levels", etc.)
• Use of filters to sharpen, soften, blur, despeckle, or remove noise.
• Use of corrective functions to improve the natural appearance of the image, such as levels, contrast, brightness, curves, intensity, tone, hue, saturation, lightness, value, color balance, and tint
Photographer/Copyright
Entries must be submitted by the original photographer. Do not submit a photo taken by someone other than you. You must be the sole owner of the copyright of any image submitted. Your submission of the photo is your guarantee that you are the author and copyright holder of the photo.
Ownership/Use Rights
Photographers retain the copyright to their photographs. By entering the contest, photographers agree to have their submitted photograph displayed on the IAP website without any fee or other form of compensation. Photographers agree that IAP may display winning photos in a "past winners" photo gallery and retain copies of the photograph for promotional purposes. Photos will be credited to the photographer.
How to Enter
Digital photos need to be sent to photos@penturners.org and ABSOLUTELY NOT POSTED ON THE FORUM. Each photo must be accompanied by the following information:
IAP Member Handle
Real Name
Complete Address (for potential prize distribution)
Category
Description if necessary
A photo may only be entered in one category; up to 2 entries per person in each category. Entries must be received by February 12, 2009 11:59 PM CST be eligible.
Judging
Entries will be judged using the following criteria: Composition (5 points) Creativity (5 points) Visual Impact (10 points). An anonymous panel consisting of 4 expert IAP Members will judge the entries to narrow the field to the best photos in each category. The finalists will then be posted in a thread for general membership voting. Any ties in the general membership voting will be decided by the judges. All contest decisions are final. Entries that fail to comply with the Official Contest Rules will be disqualified.
Prizes
Prizes will be awarded as follows:
Pen Marketing Photos
1st Place – 20 Inlace Acrylester pen blanks with shipping compliments of WoodTurningz
Value: $65.75
2nd Place – 2 30-06 rifle cartridge pen kits -one each in brass and nickel compliments of Little River Crafts (Sylvanite)
Value: $30
Artistic/Creative Pen Photos
1st Place – Alumilite casting kit including 32 oz Alumilite Clear, 1 oz of dye, and 1 oz. of metal powder including shipping compliments of Alumilite Corporation.
Value: $50
2nd Place – $25 Bear Tooth Woods Gift Certificate compliments of Bear Tooth Woods
Shop and Shop Life Photos
1st Place – 1 Box of whole burl with shipping compliments of Harris Burl Supply (Nolan)
Value: $60
2nd Place – $25 Exoticblanks.com gift certificate compliments of Exoticblanks.com
Creative use of the IAP logo
1st Place – IAP Smock with shipping compliments of The IAP Management
Value: $52
2nd Place – 1 Envelope of pen blanks including shipping compliments of bobskio2003
Value: $30
Best Overall Photo - $100 gift certificate compliments of Glimmerz-N-More
Questions?
All questions regarding these rules should be addressed to MesquiteMan via e-mail to photos@penturners.org.
2009 IAP Photo Challenge
Whether photography is your passion, your hobby, or just a necessary evil to showcase your pens, we invite you to participate in our 2009 International Association of Penturners Photo Challenge, celebrating the IAP's 5th anniversary!
All IAP members are welcome to participate.
Please read the complete contest rules before entering.
OFFICIAL CONTEST RULES
No donation or payment necessary to enter or win
Photo Eligibility
To enter, you must be a registered member of IAP. Judges and others participating in the administration of the Photo Challenge are not eligible to participate. All photos must be taken during the month of February, 2009. The photo subject must be relevant to one of the following contest categories:
• Pen Marketing Photos (like you would use on a website to sell your pens)
• Artistic/Creative Pen Photos (creative, cool photos of pens)
• Shop and Shop Life Photos (photos of anything related to penturning)
• Creative use of the IAP logo (anything goes!)
Photo Formats
Entries may be color or black & white digital images only.
Submitting Digital Images
Digital images should be submitted via e-mail to photos@penturners.org. Images should be no larger than 800 by 600 pixels and no smaller than 640 by 480 pixels. Images should be submitted in JPG or TIFF format. File sizes must be less than 300K per image.
Image Modifications:
Minor digital enhancement is permitted, but images that have been significantly modified or appear unnatural will be disqualified except for the artistic/creative category where anything goes.
Not Permitted:
• Anything goes in the Artistic/Creative category! Please do not add any personally identifying information, however.
• No borders or frames may be added to images.
• No watermarks, signatures, or copyright notices may be added to images. All winning images will be displayed with the photographer's name.
• Adding or replacing elements in an image is not permitted.
Permitted Modifications:
• Anything goes in the Artistic/Creative category!
• Images may be cropped and rotated as necessary.
• Red-eye removal and spot editing
• One-step enhancement (such as "AutoFix", "QuickFix", "Auto Levels", etc.)
• Use of filters to sharpen, soften, blur, despeckle, or remove noise.
• Use of corrective functions to improve the natural appearance of the image, such as levels, contrast, brightness, curves, intensity, tone, hue, saturation, lightness, value, color balance, and tint
Photographer/Copyright
Entries must be submitted by the original photographer. Do not submit a photo taken by someone other than you. You must be the sole owner of the copyright of any image submitted. Your submission of the photo is your guarantee that you are the author and copyright holder of the photo.
Ownership/Use Rights
Photographers retain the copyright to their photographs. By entering the contest, photographers agree to have their submitted photograph displayed on the IAP website without any fee or other form of compensation. Photographers agree that IAP may display winning photos in a "past winners" photo gallery and retain copies of the photograph for promotional purposes. Photos will be credited to the photographer.
How to Enter
Digital photos need to be sent to photos@penturners.org and ABSOLUTELY NOT POSTED ON THE FORUM. Each photo must be accompanied by the following information:
IAP Member Handle
Real Name
Complete Address (for potential prize distribution)
Category
Description if necessary
A photo may only be entered in one category; up to 2 entries per person in each category. Entries must be received by February 12, 2009 11:59 PM CST be eligible.
Judging
Entries will be judged using the following criteria: Composition (5 points) Creativity (5 points) Visual Impact (10 points). An anonymous panel consisting of 4 expert IAP Members will judge the entries to narrow the field to the best photos in each category. The finalists will then be posted in a thread for general membership voting. Any ties in the general membership voting will be decided by the judges. All contest decisions are final. Entries that fail to comply with the Official Contest Rules will be disqualified.
Prizes
Prizes will be awarded as follows:
Pen Marketing Photos
1st Place – 20 Inlace Acrylester pen blanks with shipping compliments of WoodTurningz
Value: $65.75
2nd Place – 2 30-06 rifle cartridge pen kits -one each in brass and nickel compliments of Little River Crafts (Sylvanite)
Value: $30
Artistic/Creative Pen Photos
1st Place – Alumilite casting kit including 32 oz Alumilite Clear, 1 oz of dye, and 1 oz. of metal powder including shipping compliments of Alumilite Corporation.
Value: $50
2nd Place – $25 Bear Tooth Woods Gift Certificate compliments of Bear Tooth Woods
Shop and Shop Life Photos
1st Place – 1 Box of whole burl with shipping compliments of Harris Burl Supply (Nolan)
Value: $60
2nd Place – $25 Exoticblanks.com gift certificate compliments of Exoticblanks.com
Creative use of the IAP logo
1st Place – IAP Smock with shipping compliments of The IAP Management
Value: $52
2nd Place – 1 Envelope of pen blanks including shipping compliments of bobskio2003
Value: $30
Best Overall Photo - $100 gift certificate compliments of Glimmerz-N-More
Questions?
All questions regarding these rules should be addressed to MesquiteMan via e-mail to photos@penturners.org.
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Looks very professional! Very well done!
MesquiteMan
Retired Head Moderator
I can't take all the credit. I searched the web and based this off of several contests I found. It is basically bits and pieces of 4 or 5 different sets of rules. Of course I re-wrote it to fit our needs but that is about it.