OcUK Photo Comp - Season Nine : Round Twelve - "Open Theme" DISCUSSION

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OcUK Photo Comp - Season Nine : Round Twelve - "Open Theme" DISCUSSION

Theme: Open Theme

Chosen by: The Judges

Closing date: Midnight Friday December 31st 2010

-ALL ENTRANTS WILL BE AWARDED WITH 10 FOR THEME MARKINGS

Please post all discussion for the current competition in this thread and keep entries in the ENTRIES thread.
DO NOT post any entries in this thread!

Judges: A.N.Other, Ichabod Crane and Oxygen.

This competition is open to everyone.

OcUK Photo competition results site http://ocukphotocomp.growse.com/

RULES
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Rules must be followed. Failure to follow one or more rules will result in disqualification for the current round.

* One image per entrant (may be a montage consisting of two or more photos).
* If a montage is entered, all photos in the image will be judged on their relevance to each other as well as the theme.
* Photos must be posted in or linked to this thread for consideration.
* Photos must be of a reasonable size. (Shortest side of 1000px recommended)
* Photos must be submitted in the .jpg file format.
* Photos must have been taken on or after December 1st, 2010. Invalid EXIF dates must be declared.
* Photos that have been commented on previously by any of the judges, will not be considered.
* Photos must be available for viewing in this thread until the competition winner has been announced.
* Photos must be your own work unless posting on behalf of someone else. If this is the case it should be stated in your post.

* Photographers must post their make and model unless it is provided in the EXIF Information.
* Photographers retain full copyright to their entries, so you must contact them before using their entries.

* The winner of each round will choose the theme for the next round.

* The Judges may not discuss or submit their interpretation of the theme until the competition winner has been announced.
* The Judges will not reveal individual scores, however some judges may provide a critique after the competition has ended.
* The Judges may or may not notify disqualified photographers before the deadline.
* In the event of the scores being tied for first place the judges will decide among themselves on whom the winner is.
* The Judges decisions are final.

* Minimum Bribe Level: Canon EOS-1Ds Mk III


RECOMMENDATIONS
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Recommendations are optional.

A '+' sign next to the recommendation means you will gain marks.
A '-' sign next to the recommendation means you will lose marks.
A '/' sign next to the recommendation means your score will not be affected.

Each of the 3 judges will give you a score out of 30 as follows:-


* Technical ( 1 - 10 )

+ Use of Photoshop or Image Editing programs to enhance your photo (Including borders).
+ Correct use of Lighting/Saturation/Contrast/Exposure.
+ Correct use of DOF (Depth of Field).
+ Appreciation for Rule of Thirds, Golden Mean and other photographic rules.

- Overuse or misuse of Photoshop or other Image Editing programs (Including borders)
- Bad Lighting/Saturation/Contrast/Exposure.
- Blurred photos due to incorrect DOF (Depth of Field) or camera shake.
- Unintentionally slanted photos.

/ EXIF Info is recommended for digital photographers.
/ Camera Settings are recommended for film photographers.


* Theme Relevance ( 1 - 10 )

+ Good interpretation of the theme
+ Originality

/ Your photograph should represent the theme without further commentary.


* Impact ( 1 - 10 )

+ WOW Factor!
+ Overall ambience of the photo.

All past competition Entries, Discussion & Results threads can be found in the PV Archive. Select "From the - beginning" in the Display Options at the bottom of the page to view all Competition threads.
 
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I assume that Open Theme means its a free for all and you can put up whatever picture you want....
That is correct. Everyone gets 10 for the theme, as per the OP, so shoot whatever you think displays you at your best. As long as it's been taken this month, it's all good.
 
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BIt harsh, rules don't say anything about being DQ due to suspension (though there is the caveat of Judges decisions are final :p)

If he had submitted himself prior to being suspended then we would have most likely allowed it, but we are not accepting an image submitted on behalf of someone who is unable to enter due to suspension.
 
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If he wanted to submit a photo:
1) He had a month to do so ;)
2) He shouldn't have got suspended, should he :p

Equally, we don't mark photos for users that are banned during the month.

Back to the discussion :)
 
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