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Pick the next contest topic

Submitted by caedes 06/03/09 3:07 AM GMT

I have created a poll to pick the next contest topic. There are no default options, so the first person to vote will have to come up with a suggested contest topic. Let's see how this goes... =)

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::laurengary
06/03/09 3:47 PM GMT
Sounds good to me !
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.wayne15575
06/04/09 6:20 AM GMT
It's summer and lots of kids are playing all sorts of that aren't school affiliated with school...how about something like that? Wayne
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.wayne15575
06/04/09 6:21 AM GMT
I really need to learn to proof read, huh? Wayne
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::susanlynn
06/04/09 2:08 PM GMT
I would love to see a contest entitled, "Look, Up in the Sky" - this would give everyone a chance to enter and win and Caedes people can be so creative with this one. Think of the possibilities - clouds, rainbows, birds, planes, kites, fireworks, and more. However, I will look forward to ANY contest because Caedes contributors are so creative and imaginative.
susanlynn
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::jswgpb
06/05/09 12:46 AM GMT
'Subconscious' would be my conscious guess. :) The mind works in mysterious ways. This would open the contest to all forms of art. Fractal (my fav :)...surreal, 3d, all digital art, all forms of photography,landscape,still life,animal,plants, manips, fantasty art, and just about anything one could think of. Variety is the true measure of a contest I believe. A contest that leaves no one out that would like to enter is the best IMO. Thanks for the listen.....The Lion
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.vangoughs
06/05/09 3:00 AM GMT
I agree with the Lion on this one.Let's include everyone and
every type of image.This sure would open a lot of possibilities
for all.We all have a Subconscious idea of something in our
world. I vote for this.
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.mesmerized
06/05/09 3:12 AM GMT
It's always great when the theme can include all art forms and I think the b/w idea would certainly accommodate all...but subconscious stuff sure sounds intriguing too so I added it to the list on the poll for you.
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.bingwa
06/05/09 3:34 AM GMT
How about " Straight From The Camera", untouched by any editing programs, to give everyone a chance to show their 'unfixed' skills.

Winona
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::tealeaves
06/05/09 3:50 AM GMT
I put my vote in for B&W. But some other ideas I thought of;

- Motivational poster
- Texture
- Blue (or any other color)
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::laurengary
06/05/09 3:57 AM GMT
If you guys want subconscious, go write it into the poll, you have another day left.
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I've got amnesia & deja vu at the same time. I think I've forgotten this before ! ... That was Zen, but this is Tao !!! ...CLICK TO SAVE LIVES !
::third_eye
06/05/09 3:03 PM GMT
How about two of the already mentioned themes, namely B&W and single color, combined? If not, then my vote's for "plain, ordinary" B&W.

;-) <-- obligatory wink for those who don't know my humor
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Please, even if you don't visit my gallery, check out my "Faves".I've left them intact since day "1", and would like it if every image there got the attention they deserved.
::Hottrockin
06/05/09 11:03 PM GMT
...or...

Perhaps a creative bokeh in B&W of a beauty in decay?? Just to make things really HOTT!!
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Why do the pictures come out square when the lens is round??
::cynlee
06/05/09 11:33 PM GMT
Randy, sometimes I like the way you think! lol You got me laughing anyway!
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::marcaribe
06/08/09 8:01 AM GMT
I never enter this contest anyhow so whatever picked is fine with me...Except for one suggestion that I totally hated
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.gonedigital
06/09/09 7:08 PM GMT
I really like bingwa / Wononas idea of Straight from the Camera imagine a pure jpg totally unedited, but simply resized to a standard resolution with a uncropped aspect ratio.
It would really show just how good a photographer is in the raw ! nowadays with Photoshop etc classic photography is simply a disappearing art which is a shame.
One advantage of this contest would be any category of photograph could be entered, one disadvantage of this idea would be how could we enforce the rules ? (o:
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Look after the wildlife folks
.MISTY79
06/10/09 1:34 AM GMT
I like the B&w idea and also all Straight from the camera. It is a dying art which is a real shame.
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.Homtail
06/10/09 7:04 AM GMT
I very much like the idea of 'straight from the camera' being a keen photographer myself but what about all the digital artists on this site....it kinda excludes them :(
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::third_eye
06/11/09 1:55 AM GMT
maybe we should begin to toss out ideas and suggestions for entries in the category that was already chosen, which is Black&White.

my two cents, for whatever it's worth, would be that perhaps some high contrast..literally 'black' and 'white', not grey, ought to be the preferred theme.. or as close to that as possible.

thoughts?
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Please, even if you don't visit my gallery, check out my "Faves".I've left them intact since day "1", and would like it if every image there got the attention they deserved.
::danika
06/11/09 5:59 AM GMT
Yeah, so it's B & W. I do like the idea of going with high contrast as it will give the image / subjects more impact or emphasis. To me high contrast adds more drama & emotion to the image as well. Hmmmmm ... for some reason silhouettes come to mind. Most definitely will lend some creativity as I know the process of creating a high contrast B & W isn't easy & does require some post-processing to achieve the look one wants in the image (most of the time).
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.casper615
06/11/09 9:19 AM GMT
I like the B&W idea and the subconscious so how about a B&w subconscious thing.
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::Hottrockin
06/11/09 11:21 PM GMT
Maybe a high contrast in B&W of a beauty in decay from the subconscious with a creative bokeh to it??
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Why do the pictures come out square when the lens is round??
::third_eye
06/11/09 11:46 PM GMT
Randy, I think the abridged version of that would be "all of the above "

;-)
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Please, even if you don't visit my gallery, check out my "Faves".I've left them intact since day "1", and would like it if every image there got the attention they deserved.
.Jay_Underwood
06/16/09 8:25 PM GMT
Forget the straight outta the camera one, because theres no way to tell if anyone has "tinkered" with it or in that case, would be cheating? I'd have to go with B+W, just plain ol' B+W. High contrast makes for the best ones. The subconscious idea is also a very good one, and would be great for guys like myself who tend to step out of the box. So wheres this poll, and when do we start?
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I’m having amnesia and deja vu at the same time - I think I’ve forgotten this before.
+purmusic
06/16/09 9:29 PM GMT
Link to poll at the very top of this discussion thread and contained in the news announcement itself, Jay.

However, as of this writing, the poll is now closed. But ...

I suspect you will be pleased to note that "B & W" was the outcome for the next site contest and decided theme, amongst those that participated. :o)
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"An eye for an eye, and soon the whole world is blind." - Mahatma Gandhi
.Jay_Underwood
06/19/09 4:32 PM GMT
Pretty cool! I just came back to see what was up.. Though, after some thinking. I got deep into what kinds of B+W we should do. Light and shade for instance. We are artists, are we not? Lets dig even further into the theme.
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I’m having amnesia and deja vu at the same time - I think I’ve forgotten this before.
.barriten
06/20/09 8:39 AM GMT
Re Wayne 15575 suggestion about kids & out of school ativities etc. Dangerous, this one given the legal implications of images published regarding A/ the child protection laws & B/ The rights of anyone appearing in any image to be consulted prior to its publication & then to agree to its publication. Not sure how this would apply to minors. Would you, for instance, need the permission of the childs parent to use any image?
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*caedes
06/24/09 5:14 PM GMT
I've been working on writing the programs that will run our contests in a more hands-free mode. I'd like this contest to be the first that we run using the new program, so I'll announce when it is ready. Shouldn't be too long.
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-caedes
::Morat
06/25/09 8:07 PM GMT
Yay! Black and White contest. Never thought I'd see the day.
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::danika
06/25/09 9:40 PM GMT
Can't wait to see what this 'new program' is & look forward to the new contest announcement.

Thanks *caedes.
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We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give ~ Winston Churchill
::Hottrockin
07/13/09 11:58 PM GMT
I'm sooo glad we can talk like this, ya know...just wastin' time 'n' stuff!!

When's the next Caedes Contest sir?? Inquirying minds wanna know!!
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Why do the pictures come out square when the lens is round??
::Hottrockin
07/16/09 10:40 PM GMT
Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz!!
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Why do the pictures come out square when the lens is round??
::laurengary
07/19/09 4:20 PM GMT
*pokes Randy rudely* wake up ! You're snoring !
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I've got amnesia & deja vu at the same time. I think I've forgotten this before ! ... That was Zen, but this is Tao !!! ...CLICK TO SAVE LIVES !
::solita17
07/21/09 5:30 AM GMT
I wondered what that loud rumbling sound was...
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"Never let your studies interfere with your education." - Pete Seeger
.xyccoc
07/22/09 2:17 PM GMT
any word on the program yet boss? looking forward to this contest..
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::Hottrockin
07/22/09 11:35 PM GMT
No word....he's busy diggin' for 'gold' if ya know what I mean!!

8~O

I just teasin' baby, just teasin'!!
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Why do the pictures come out square when the lens is round??
::solita17
07/28/09 4:35 AM GMT
hello...? anyone in here besides me and the echo...? ;-))
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"Never let your studies interfere with your education." - Pete Seeger
.gonedigital
07/28/09 3:07 PM GMT
Someone wake me up when Caedes types a new post, I'm just feeling a little tired ............................. zzZzzzzZZzzzzzzzZZZzzzzzzzzZZZZZZ
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::third_eye
07/30/09 12:30 AM GMT
here's an idea.. let's have a contest to see who'll guess when the next contest will be >;-)
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Please, even if you don't visit my gallery, check out my "Faves".I've left them intact since day "1", and would like it if every image there got the attention they deserved.
*caedes
07/30/09 1:08 AM GMT
Sorry for the delay guys. I just moved, and I have yet to get internet access set up at the new location. Hopefully this will be done by tomorrow.
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-caedes
.paul1972
08/03/09 3:41 AM GMT
Great! Can't wait for this! Have an entry lined up ready to go!

:-)
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Thanks to everyone who comments on any of my pictures, as I no longer thank you on your home page, but will look at your gallery & comment in return.
.Vivianne
08/07/09 4:22 PM GMT
I would like to see "Reflections".
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::danika
08/31/09 6:49 AM GMT
Gets comfy & awaits for the new contest to start. Shouldn't be too long now ... crosses fingers.
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This is it! ... MJ
.kerihurst
08/31/09 6:28 PM GMT
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Peace is all we need.
::Flmngseabass
09/05/09 10:24 PM GMT
Well, it's coming close to the end of summer with fall right around the corner. How about a contest highlighting change!!???
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BB
::verenabloo
09/06/09 2:58 AM GMT
Hmmmmmmmmmm....we're all waiting patiently?! or are we? Let's not get our hopes up just yet....
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Live your life and forget your age. ........ Frank Bering
*caedes
09/07/09 2:15 AM GMT
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-caedes

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