QL Photographic Competition
Ok you asked for it, so lets get started.
This is a heads up, so that you can get clicking on the subjects if you don't already have suitable images in your portfolio. Hopefully the competition will roll out formally in June ending in August. So you have plenty of time to get snapping.
The subjects. Yes I did say subjects, because there are three images per applicant required. This will prove it's not just a lucky shot, and that you are actually a keen photographer. Each of the three images will be scored individually, with the highest combined score being the overall winner. But the three subjects will be split into three sections with separate entry dates (one per month), and separate section winners announced each month.
The subjects are:-
1) Qatar Landscape (day, night, buildings, desert whatever you like as long as it is a landscape image taken in Qatar)
2) Qatar Sport (once again as long as the shot is of any sports activity and shot here in Qatar it is eligible)
3) Relaxing in Qatar (a shot that illustrates a person or persons relaxing in Qatar.)
Post production. Photoshop is evil! You may adjust things like exposure, saturation etc. You may crop your image. You may not clone, or indeed use any method to remove anything from an image, or add anything to an image. You will need to submit the original as taken in the camera along with your final version. If you try to cheat, we will catch you!
The method of submission has also yet to be decided. But I will keep it as simple as possible.
Prizes. Well I am looking for prizes, so any companies out there who would like to sponsor a prize, please get in touch with me. Recognition will be given for any sponsors/donors. I am looking for a 1st, 2nd and 3rd prize for each section, with a final prize for the overall winner. If no prizes come forward, well it will just be the recognition you win, so don't get your hopes up to high.
The judges are yet to be selected. But they will be some of the finest semi pro photographers I know. Some from QL some from outside of QL. I will be approaching them shortly to check their availability. I will be one of them, thus excluded from the competition as will all other judges.
Anyone wishing to, may now moan about the competition structure below. Those who are seriously interested in entering, get your camera out of your bag and go and get shooting!
SHORT UPDATE
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The competition is being shifted to the end of Ramadan. Exact dates and details will be along soon.
The competition committee is now growing to help out with the organisation, and I want to thank all of those who have volunteered their time and skills.
Sponsorship is starting to take shape, and things are looking positive for some nice prizes.
In the next update there will be a lot more information. This is just to show you that things are happening in the background.
Yeah... it's a scam, well spotted. Whatever you do, do not enter this errrr.. how did you put it Cra*
is this another scam? just asking because in any competition, there is already plan like the following:
1.Theme of the contest.
2.judges
3. Prizes
4. terms and condition.
5. etc etc.
but how come there is already a photo competition wherein the judges, prizes and sponsors and even the submissions of entries are not yet decided. this is a stupid crap.
Yess !! count me in ! turbo gave a nice suggestion, aside from an actual exhibition, it would be nice if we can use flickr or any other sdite for online viewing, voting for additional points may also be encouraged
we need to meet over a coffee :)
Thanks for your generosity!
Splendid, will PM you later. Thank you so much ;)
Sorry, cant sponsor the whole event but could be One of the sponsors :)
seasons are you offering to sponsor the event?
will try to participate
I'm here Khanan, and ready to sponsor an event like this.. Hope I could be of service :)
So far I have two judges secured, with one to go. So the panel will be made up of 4. It's enough for music talent shows, it's enough for us ;)
I will publish their details as soon as I have their permission.
i want to join!! Ill win for sure!!
For submission of pics you could make groups on flickr for each theme, then the entrants could simply upload their pics to the groups.
Then you could ask the winners to supply you with the RAW files to prove ownership/non tampering etc..
Where is 'season' now? ;)
Great intiative!
All the best!
Shouldnt this be posted in the relevant group!!!
Lol Satheesh... and a big round of applause for timebandit. Hurray... more photos of Qatar.
That's a great step.
Now, can we hope that this one will not be the same as the other competition which had "reflection" as it's theme and selected "shadow" as the best photograph!
:)
Thanks dude.
I hope some companies will come up with sponsorship!
Please!
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It reads ok to me MM, sorry if I have confused you.
You are looking for a sponsor your self at the same time you would recognise them ??
I think you need sponsor, donor as well as recognition !!