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Fantasy Landscape Photo Manipulation Contest

Submitted by caedes 01/28/06 9:56 PM GMT

Photographers and digital artists, get your creative juices flowing!
Announcing the 1st official caedes.net contest of 2006: Fantasy Landscapes. In the spirit of our wildly popular previous photo-manip. contest, we will provide you with a choice between a number of base images. Using at least one of these base images, you will create a fancifull landscape scene. You are encouraged to use outside images (photography, fractals, etc) as part of the work as long as at least one of the base images is included. Judging will be based partially on the creative use of the base image(s). Be sure to upload your images to the Contests->Current Contest gallery by February 28th.

Each user can submit a maximum of two entries. Below is the list of base images. Each image is available at 1600x1200. This resolution should be sufficient for the purpose of the contest, so try not to bother the base image authors with requests for higher resolution images. Thanks.

Collosum by MiLo_Anderson
February Autumn by Dunstickin
Skipton Park by philcUK
Cottage in Glencoe by alzco
SenTree by d_spin_9
Gammon Head Beach by amida
Haweswater by philcUK
Springtime 3 by ppigeon
A Beautiful Day by Nauxilium
Fall colors beside a lake by Wilderness_north

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::kodo34
01/28/06 10:16 PM GMT
Nice , this will be fun.
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have a nice day and read more fantasy. my images
+ppigeon
01/28/06 10:26 PM GMT
Hehe! Good stuff for you Kristof... :-)
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-Pierre-
.reddawg151
01/28/06 10:39 PM GMT
FINALLY! One I can sink my teeth into... I hope to not disappoint :-)
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~Bob
.cgImagery
01/29/06 1:25 AM GMT
YAY!!! A contest! I have to start soon :D
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::J_272004
01/29/06 1:39 AM GMT
Yeahhhh.... the brains already working...

How many can we submit?
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"I cannot change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination" / Jimmy Dean
.monkeypuzzle
01/29/06 1:56 AM GMT
oooh at last, brilliant landscapes, aaargh too much good choice :~)
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Regards . Avi . Beware the anti-cinnamon stare!!!
::J_272004
01/29/06 2:26 AM GMT
yep.. thats why i asked how many can we submit.. LOL
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"I cannot change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination" / Jimmy Dean
.Little_Art_Gurl
01/29/06 2:29 AM GMT
Oh wow, this actually sounds pretty cool, I'll have to think about entering this one. I have to admit, the choices are some very good ones.
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Latest Work: Pure Radiance
.MythD
01/29/06 3:56 AM GMT
Please someone, post one so I have an idea as to what is wanted! I may take a stab at it, kid depending! Oh, are cheerio's allowed?!
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+camerahound
01/29/06 5:31 AM GMT
As always, I am available for... favorable consideration. Remember, I accept PayPal or money orders only, and I thank all the "winners" in advance.
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Practice makes perfect: EARTH FIRST -- then we destroy all the other planets.
::J_272004
01/29/06 6:40 AM GMT
You must be a millionaire by now... LOL
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"I cannot change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination" / Jimmy Dean
.monkeypuzzle
01/29/06 9:43 AM GMT
oh so we just download the images off the image providers as they are? or can we get the originals emaild to us by the artists?
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Regards . Avi . Beware the anti-cinnamon stare!!!
.jaecee666
01/29/06 10:49 AM GMT
Emailing might take a while for people without B/B...


How many images can we submit to the comp?
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look but don't touch, touch but don't feel, feel but don't like, like but don't tell...
+ppigeon
01/29/06 10:56 AM GMT
Avi: you've to choose the landscape you want to work on and then to PM the author for emailing the original photo. Mine is 2560x1920 pixels and 1,8 MB...
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-Pierre-
.monkeypuzzle
01/29/06 11:06 AM GMT
wicked thanx Pierre, i thought so but am feeling fuzzy on this sunday morning, thanx for clearing that up :~)
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Regards . Avi . Beware the anti-cinnamon stare!!!
.monkeypuzzle
01/29/06 11:52 AM GMT
only one manip per person?
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Regards . Avi . Beware the anti-cinnamon stare!!!
.frenger
01/29/06 2:59 PM GMT
I'd also like to hear is there a limit for how many images per person. I have tons of ideas and if I can use just one of them I'd like to hear it in the beginning so that I won't waste any time working with several manips at the same time...
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.jaecee666
01/29/06 3:50 PM GMT
Opps - I've just used the photos off Caedes. Oh well - soooo can't redo the work I just did lol...
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look but don't touch, touch but don't feel, feel but don't like, like but don't tell...
=Piner
01/29/06 5:18 PM GMT
You can use the above listed images found on Caedes.net, they are all 1600x1200.
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The work of art may have a moral effect, but to demand moral purpose from an artist is to make him ruin his work. (Johann Wolfgang von Goethe - 1832)
.MythD
01/29/06 10:23 PM GMT
How many Can we post???
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*caedes
01/29/06 10:24 PM GMT
I've added some clarifications in the original announcement.
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-caedes
.MythD
01/29/06 10:37 PM GMT
Thank you!
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.Little_Art_Gurl
01/30/06 2:22 PM GMT
I submitted my entry, it's in my gallery but not in the current contests gallery.
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Latest Work: Last Rose of Summer
.frenger
01/30/06 3:07 PM GMT
ooh lala. 2 entries!! jiihaa :D I'm just giving the finishing touch to my first try. [and there it is now in the gallery]
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::kjh000
01/31/06 7:01 AM GMT
Sounds like an interesting contest. :) I'll see if I can conjure up the time to make something worth your while. ^_^
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.razorjack51
02/03/06 2:07 PM GMT
Well, you've got me interested, enough so that I've just entered my first contest here. Good luck to everyone!..=)
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.mesmerized
02/04/06 1:59 AM GMT
Wow, the competition in this particular contest is fierce, lol...so many excellent entries already and no doubt many more to come before the deadline...I guess we all like fantasies...so much fun viewing and participating in this one...Good Luck everyone.:Pat.
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The new year is full of time. As the seconds tick away, will you be tossing time out the window, or will you make every minute count?
.Digital_Angel
02/04/06 11:43 PM GMT
What about collaborations?
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*~Faith is the substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen~*
.razorjack51
02/05/06 12:45 AM GMT
Good question,I was wondering about that myself.
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.razorjack51
02/08/06 11:12 PM GMT
I have another question. although it might sound odd. How are the final winners picked? Is it purely based on the c-index ratings, or will there be separate voting on the contest? Just curious..=)
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*caedes
02/08/06 11:39 PM GMT
We like to encourage teamwork, so we will allow teams of 2-3 people. Everyone can enter a maximum of 2 individual entries and 1 team entry.

Judging is based partially on the a separate voting system that we will set up when the contest is over. 100 or so "senior" members will be asked to give their top five image choices.
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-caedes
=Piner
02/24/06 4:17 AM GMT
Ok folks, less then five days left...get your entries in by midnight Eastern Standard Time in the U.S.
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The work of art may have a moral effect, but to demand moral purpose from an artist is to make him ruin his work. (Johann Wolfgang von Goethe - 1832)
.reddawg151
02/27/06 2:51 AM GMT
really working hard to get this in under the wire--- my second piece may have a really long render time, yikes!
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~Bob
.isaacp
02/28/06 8:23 AM GMT
are they ment to be in by midnight tonight or yesterday or is that today (im confused)?
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*caedes
03/01/06 12:22 AM GMT
Feb 28th (today) is the last day to accept entries.
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-caedes
.isaacp
03/01/06 9:44 AM GMT
stupid time difference from here it looks like you posted that message on the 1st at 2:22am
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::xyccoc
03/01/06 8:48 PM GMT
and now we eagerly (and unpatiently) await the voting process and results ;]
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And everytime I feel that my lifes a waste.. I just cant rid myself of your bitter taste.. - Me (Option21)
.voden050
03/02/06 1:22 AM GMT
so sad i really would love to participate... looks like im to late
maby next time
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.DeathScytheG
03/02/06 5:18 PM GMT
How long do results take, approximately? Just curious (and anxious :P )
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-=Pride is not a sin=-
*caedes
03/02/06 9:43 PM GMT
We will try to get the voting started soon. After that it should be about a week until the results are announced.
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-caedes
.tweeker2
03/04/06 4:13 PM GMT
0.o anything yet? 0.0 ok checking back later. o.0
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Dont dream it, be it.
register
03/07/06 3:17 AM GMT
please connect with me .i'd like to know the rate of your images.we need a lot of your images right now.
wangnavy110@163.com
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*caedes
03/08/06 10:16 AM GMT
Voting invitations for the contest have been distributed to 200 of our regular members.
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-caedes
.isaacp
03/08/06 12:58 AM GMT
well my votes are in, all those who got there bribes in early will hav been rewarded :-) anyway cant wait to see the results
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.mesmerized
03/08/06 8:05 PM GMT
My votes are also in and I must say this was the very toughest contest where I was ever asked to participate in voting...so many excellent entries it was almost impossible to narrow it down to 5...you are all winners in my mind...anyhow, congratulations and Good Luck to all for a great competition.:Pat.
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Winter is on my head, but eternal spring is in my heart. (Victor Hugo)
::nigel_inglis
03/08/06 8:28 PM GMT
My votes are in! Good luck to all participants!
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Hmm floor sugar. Check this out!
::ChevalierBayard
03/09/06 12:56 AM GMT
My votes are in as well ;)
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+ppigeon
03/09/06 9:35 AM GMT
Same for me. One of the most difficult choices, due to the high quality and the number of entries... :-)
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-Pierre-
::Hottrockin
03/09/06 12:11 AM GMT
I rocked the vote...agree with Pierre, was difficult! Kudos to all for such wonderous works & good luck to everyone!!
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.DeathScytheG
03/09/06 7:49 PM GMT
Indeed, it was quite a difficult decision. Good luck all :)
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-=Pride is not a sin=-
::xyccoc
03/10/06 1:24 AM GMT
agreed.. so many well executed entried.. good luck to all..

Dj
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And everytime I feel that my lifes a waste.. I just cant rid myself of your bitter taste.. - Me (Option21)
.alexis518
03/11/06 2:56 PM GMT
I've never seen so many creative entries in one contest. A truly wonderful body of work and a very difficult choice for the voters.
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We make a living by what we get; but we make a life by what we give.
::razorjack51
03/14/06 1:59 AM GMT
My votes have been in. It was very difficult choosing among so many great entries. Good luck everybody!..=)
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"Some painters transform the sun into a yellow spot, others transform a yellow spot into the sun -Pablo Picasso My Gallery
.cgImagery
03/18/06 2:23 AM GMT
how much longer??????? :(
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::J_272004
03/20/06 5:23 AM GMT
Any idea when the winners will be announced... i know its a hard decision cos there were so many amazing pieces of work...
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"A sense of humour is as important to life as shock absorbers to a car.. It helps us over the bumps im life" / P.K. Shaw
.jfass958
03/21/06 8:32 PM GMT
My contest entry was removed from my gallery along with a few other images. Any idea why?
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*caedes
03/21/06 10:34 PM GMT
Just organizing the winners. All the contest images will be returned when the judging is finished.
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-caedes
::Hottrockin
03/22/06 10:10 AM GMT
Congrats to all our winners and kudos to all that posted something for the contest, they were all super duper!! It was lotsa fun!!

...next contest???
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.tweeker2
03/24/06 1:37 PM GMT
Yes, Yesm What and when is the next contest?
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Dont dream it, be it.

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