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Ian
07-31-2009, 01:45 PM
Phasmidforum Photo Competition

Phasmidforum is holding a photo competition, giving all members the chance to get their hands on some prizes! Anyone can enter, the more the better, and it's something that anyone with a camera can take part in.

The theme

Although this photo competition isn't themed, we will have themed ones in the future. So it can be any photo of a phasmid or phasmids, the more creative, the better! Remember to think of several factors, including light, photo angle, creativity, etc.

Photos won't be judged on who has the clearest shot. Otherwise, those with the best cameras will stand a much higher chance of winning.

Rules

- Users can submit up to 3 photos. These can be of the same species or different species.
- You will have up until the 15th August to submit your photos.
- All photos must be uploaded to the Photo competition gallery, located here (http://www.insectstore.com/phasmid/gallery/browseimages.php?c=63&userid=).
- You may not vote for your own photos.

Uploading photos

- To upload photos, please click here (http://www.insectstore.com/phasmid/gallery/browseimages.php?c=63).
- Just upload your photo and add titles/descriptions if you wish; it will automatically create a folder named after your username, with your photos in it.
- Up to 3 photos each may be uploaded.

Voting

Voting may begin on the 15th. Once all the photos have been uploaded, it will then be time to judge. Users will need to head over to the gallery where the photos are posted, and leave a comment (along the lines of, I vote this photo) under the photo they think is the best. Each user can vote for their best 3 images. 1 being the best, and 3 being the 3rd best. When leaving a comment, please specify the vote number. For example:

(Best photo comment) - "I vote this photo - 1"
(2nd best photo comment) - "I vote this photo - 2"

And you get the idea.

The votes will then be collected for each photo. The winner will then be announced, along with the two runners up.

The Prize

This months prize will be a batch of Peruphasma schultei nymphs, courtesy of Morpheus UK, and a unique "Photo competition winner" forum status and badge! (How cool is that?)

Good luck!

Happy snapping, happy voting, and good luck to everyone that enters! Remember, if you've any problems or questions, feel free to PM one of the moderating team, or post in the new competitions forum.
Martijn.o NL
07-31-2009, 05:14 PM
I can`t upload my photos from my PC :S
Ian
07-31-2009, 05:38 PM
What error does it give you Martijn?
BlackVelvet
08-01-2009, 04:36 PM
just uploaded my photos, i see the standard already is very good and wish the best of luck to everyone.
Martijn.o NL
08-01-2009, 04:56 PM
It says: 'No Images to Display'
And: 'invalid file'

:confused:
Ian
08-01-2009, 10:07 PM
Martijn, type of file is it?
nikzeb
08-02-2009, 09:02 AM
I had that error and it was because the image was bigger than 2mb I reduced the size of the image and it uploaded straight away.
repteen
08-08-2009, 01:33 PM
It says: 'No Images to Display'
And: 'invalid file'

:confused:


It said that on mine too - nikzeb is right - you need to reduce the size of your photos and it will work ;)
Rob.c
08-13-2009, 10:25 AM
gutted no time to enter just back from holiday and away again now until monday... some great pics though and look forward to the next one...
Luke
08-15-2009, 08:27 AM
Do we start voting today?
nikzeb
08-15-2009, 05:11 PM
Is there an easy way to view ALL the photo's in the gallery? I want to vote but the best way I can find is to search on "Whats New" and then "last 10 days" this enables me to scroll from one ot another and I hope that I am not missing any out this way?

Niki
Sipyloidea Stick
08-15-2009, 10:49 PM
It won't let me post my vote under the photo i've chosen.

Is there some other way were supposed to do it?
kirstyg
08-16-2009, 12:04 AM
It won't let me post my vote under the photo i've chosen.

Is there some other way were supposed to do it?

it did this to my votes too... i presume it's some sort of secret ballot system where the replies go through to the moderator only????
kirstyg
08-16-2009, 12:08 AM
Is there an easy way to view ALL the photo's in the gallery? I want to vote but the best way I can find is to search on "Whats New" and then "last 10 days" this enables me to scroll from one ot another and I hope that I am not missing any out this way?

Niki

i opened a new tab with each person's photo set and closed the windows as i ruled them out. i was left with my favourites open to vote for :)
Ian
08-16-2009, 06:48 PM
Yea, comments are moderated guys so they won't appear straight away. (You won't believe the amount of spam comments posted each day....)

Unfortunately there isn't an easy way to view all the photos at one time. But as already suggested, you can simply open each album in a new tab :)
livemusicboard
08-19-2009, 04:35 PM
Yea, comments are moderated guys so they won't appear straight away. (You won't believe the amount of spam comments posted each day....)

Unfortunately there isn't an easy way to view all the photos at one time. But as already suggested, you can simply open each album in a new tab :)

For what it's worth. I had to think about it, too long, so I'm not going to vote. If you can make it more simple in the future, I will vote.

Great idea though!
Leswonder
08-30-2009, 05:43 PM
Oh no! I haven't got long to vote and I can't see the photos any more, where are they please, anyone!?

Leswonder, you just go to begining of the competition thread and click on the word 'here'.

Aha, thank you Leswonder. I think if I had looked harder I might have found that myself! Silly me!

That's quite allright. I do that sort of thing too :O)