2006 Calendar of Motoring Feedback
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Originally Posted by Mini2Go
. . . I thought I had seen monthly photo contests where the members voted on the photos - and I assumed (we all know what that does) that those were the photos going into the calendar. ...I still think this would be a cool and legitimate way to approach things. 
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From: California
Originally Posted by 89AKurt
Annoying newbie input alert!
How many members are there in general?
How many members are there in general?
Originally Posted by 89AKurt
Okay, how many members submitted in total this year?
Originally Posted by 89AKurt
And what chance does this "member of this community since" September 2005 (4 months, unless the "annoyed" police catch me) have against really REALLY good shutterbugs such as soundoffwhilewaving and DiDitMoreThanU?
Unless Sunrise/sunset was a theme..........
Unless Sunrise/sunset was a theme..........
Other than that, there isn't a theme, so what it takes is having a good MINI related picture that Mark winds up selecting.
Originally Posted by Mini2Go
I guess I was a little confused on this also. I honestly didn't pay that much attention.
I thought I had seen monthly photo contests where the members voted on the photos - and I assumed (we all know what that does) that those were the photos going into the calendar. ...I still think this would be a cool and legitimate way to approach things.
I thought I had seen monthly photo contests where the members voted on the photos - and I assumed (we all know what that does) that those were the photos going into the calendar. ...I still think this would be a cool and legitimate way to approach things.
Originally Posted by sndwave
I have been an admirer of photography for over 40 years now, even tried my eye at it. The one thing I’ve learned is no matter how great anyone thinks their photos my be, it’s the critics opinion and “we the people” choose what we like, not one or two of the staff of the board picking their own pictures.
All of the photos were shown from all 11 photographers prior to the point people were asked to order the calendar. If you don't like the way the calendar selections are done, no one is forcing you to buy it.
Last edited by dave; Jan 14, 2006 at 11:00 AM.
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From: Steelers Country
Originally Posted by blacknblue
If that were the case, "the other guy" would've had four photographs in the calendar.
Originally Posted by DiD
The monthly photo contests are independent of the calendar. They are done to encourage members to get out and shoot something new each month that is MINI related. We do this to encourage year round MINI photography (this month's topic is Winter Motoring). While the contests do not lead to inclusion into the calendar directly, members are welcome to submit any MINI photos they have taken into the calendar contest.
...but the more I think about it, the more I like the idea of members voting for the photos to go into the calendar! (as long as voting is able to be limited to one vote per member/month) It would also seem to give the monthly photo contest more purpose. But that's just me. 
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Hey, Got my calendar. I think it's great. As a graphic designer and photographer I can appreciate the work that goes into this sort of thing on both sides of the project.
I can also understand the logistical nightmare some sort of public vote would create. Mike's the publisher, until he hires someone else, he's the photo editor.
I can also understand the logistical nightmare some sort of public vote would create. Mike's the publisher, until he hires someone else, he's the photo editor.
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Originally Posted by DiD
You're welcome to make the picture selections any way you want when you host your calendar contest and put your money up front to pay for the publication.
My only comment is that as I read through this thread I find it odd that this is a feedback thread and yet when sndwave posts an opinion, sndwave is then told to put up or shut up. You may not like or agree with sndwave but feedback was requested.
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From: Denver, CO
Originally Posted by Mini2Go
I guess I was a little confused on this also. I honestly didn't pay that much attention.
I thought I had seen monthly photo contests where the members voted on the photos - and I assumed (we all know what that does) that those were the photos going into the calendar. ...I still think this would be a cool and legitimate way to approach things.
I thought I had seen monthly photo contests where the members voted on the photos - and I assumed (we all know what that does) that those were the photos going into the calendar. ...I still think this would be a cool and legitimate way to approach things.
Disclaimer: One of my photos is in the calendar.
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