Re: Photo competitions list
Kevin, just got this in my email. Maybe something for your list? Haven't checked up on possible ripoffs, and the "previous communications" was a similar letter from them a year ago...:-) Cheers, Jostein -- Dear photographer, naturalist, mountaineer: As you must already know from our previous communications, the period for the presentation of slides in order to take part in the special 2004 edition of our mountain and nature slide competition will expire on December 10th. Many photographers from all over the world have already sent us their slides in order to be able to take part in the said competition. If you haven't done so yet, you are still in time to opt for any of the prizes we shall be handing out this year: a first prize (the traditional prize) for mountain, flora, fauna, sport, landscape, etc. images; and a special prize for slides on rock climbing and the world of verticality. Nevertheless, you may obtain information on prizes, competition rules, application form, image gallery, records, itinerant exhibition, etc. at www.memorialmarialuisa.com, and we shall be at your disposal to clarify any query you may have, both concerning the competition and the exhibition. Remember that you have until December 10th (postmark date), but it is better not to leave things to the last minute. You may send either original slides or quality duplicates. In either case, even if they are awarded prizes, they will be returned to you. Thank you for your attention and possible participation. We would also be grateful if you could forward this invitation to any people or associations you know that may be interested in mountain and nature photography. Kind Regards. We have sent you this message even though you have not requested it. If you do not wish to receive this message concerning future editions, please reply and indicate "Remove" in the subject field. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. __ _ Certamen Internacional de Diapositivas de Montaña "MEMORIAL MARIA LUISA" Apartado de Correos, 19 - 33530 Infiesto (Principado de Asturias) - Spain Tel- 985710350 - 985226850 - 985244165 - Fax 985710653 www.memorialmarialuisa.com/ E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Photo competitions list
KW> Yes, I think this is the key, I will add a small note that folks should KW> read the contest conditions before entry. Hi Kevin, good idea. BTW, does Pentax sponsor any competitions? Like Canon and Nikon do. There is a nikon one with deadline end of this year, it's (fortunately) open to all photographs on 35mm and or smaller digital. Unfortunately the prize might be just Nikon photo equipmment ;-( I can add it to the list. Good light! fra
Re: Photo competitions list
On Tue, 16 Nov 2004 11:24:40 -0800 "Shel Belinkoff" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > If some things really bother you about a contest, perhaps a small > disclaimer could be amended to those listings Yes, I think this is the key, I will add a small note that folks should read the contest conditions before entry. Kind regards Kevin -- "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote."
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Hi Kevin, Sorry, editing decision is up to you. I don't mind being it a full list even with shady competitions. At least the real good ones will attract less people and there will be more chances of winning ;-) No, really, I don't care. I just wanted to point out these to the PDML people. It is certainly nice of you to do this list. I hope it will grow, we can make it so. Good light! fra
Re: Photo competitions list
Kevin, Creating such a compendium is a Good Thing. Editing it is not so good. It really should be up to the individual photographer to read the terms of the contest and make their own decision. After all, some photogs may be very happy to give up certain rights to their photos for whatever reason, others may be more cautious. I just don't think it's the job of the list maker to be an editor and to decide for others how their work should be handled. If some things really bother you about a contest, perhaps a small disclaimer could be amended to those listings Shel > [Original Message] > From: Kevin Waterson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > OTOH, some of them are really sneaky. It includes some "competitions" > > which are simply ripoffs. Like the "Cohasset Colonials Photography > > Competition", giving your picture to an advertising of some furniture > > for mere 100$, and not even in cash, but in gift certificate! Same is > > the "2005 Shaker Workshops Photography Competition". Clear ripoffs. > > Perhaps you should remove them from the list? Of course that's up to > > I thought about this and there were some competitions where _all_ entries > became the property of the person/company running it, usually image libraries. > I thought this was a bit too much. I think for others, where they payment, or > 'prize' is simply some gift vouchers or even a mere $100.00, my way of thinking > was that this would be up to the individual photographer to value their > own work. Whilst I may not myself pariticipate in such a contest, others > may feel it a good opportunity to get published, perhaps some practice at > a subject they have difficulty with, or even just a fun subject where the > prize is not of concern. > > I would very much like to hear from anyone else on this and if the > sentiment is to remove such contests, I will do so. I really would not > know where to draw the line. > > Kind regards > Kevin > > > -- > "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. > Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote."
Re: Photo competitions list
On Tue, 16 Nov 2004 15:50:59 +0100 Frantisek <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > OTOH, some of them are really sneaky. It includes some "competitions" > which are simply ripoffs. Like the "Cohasset Colonials Photography > Competition", giving your picture to an advertising of some furniture > for mere 100$, and not even in cash, but in gift certificate! Same is > the "2005 Shaker Workshops Photography Competition". Clear ripoffs. > Perhaps you should remove them from the list? Of course that's up to I thought about this and there were some competitions where _all_ entries became the property of the person/company running it, usually image libraries. I thought this was a bit too much. I think for others, where they payment, or 'prize' is simply some gift vouchers or even a mere $100.00, my way of thinking was that this would be up to the individual photographer to value their own work. Whilst I may not myself pariticipate in such a contest, others may feel it a good opportunity to get published, perhaps some practice at a subject they have difficulty with, or even just a fun subject where the prize is not of concern. I would very much like to hear from anyone else on this and if the sentiment is to remove such contests, I will do so. I really would not know where to draw the line. Kind regards Kevin -- "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote."
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OTOH, some of them are really sneaky. It includes some "competitions" which are simply ripoffs. Like the "Cohasset Colonials Photography Competition", giving your picture to an advertising of some furniture for mere 100$, and not even in cash, but in gift certificate! Same is the "2005 Shaker Workshops Photography Competition". Clear ripoffs. Perhaps you should remove them from the list? Of course that's up to you. Good light! fra
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On Tue, 16 Nov 2004 15:50:59 +0100, Frantisek <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > OTOH, some of them are really sneaky. It includes some "competitions" > which are simply ripoffs. Like the "Cohasset Colonials Photography > Competition", giving your picture to an advertising of some furniture > for mere 100$, and not even in cash, but in gift certificate! Same is > the "2005 Shaker Workshops Photography Competition". Clear ripoffs. > Perhaps you should remove them from the list? Of course that's up to > you. > I've poked around and noted some galleries "call for submissions", some of which require a "processing fee" just to submit a proposal. It's usually (I suppose) a nominal fee of around $25, but it still seems a rip-off. Another gallery I saw charges per piece to ~show~ stuff. I mean, they'll get a healthy commission if you sell; if their curator isn't doing his/her job, and they put crap up on the walls that doesn't sell, they shouldn't still make money, should they? I guess that's capitalism in action - you don't like the rules, you don't submit. If they don't get enough/any submissions, they'll have to lower/eliminate such fees. I'll do my part for the process by not submitting to those places. cheers, frank -- "Sharpness is a bourgeois concept." -Henri Cartier-Bresson
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Frantisek wrote: > OTOH, some of them are really sneaky. It includes some "competitions" > which are simply ripoffs. Like the "Cohasset Colonials Photography > Competition", giving your picture to an advertising of some furniture > for mere 100$, and not even in cash, but in gift certificate! Same is > the "2005 Shaker Workshops Photography Competition". Clear ripoffs. > Perhaps you should remove them from the list? Of course that's up to > you. > > Good light! >fra Those are not the only ones The "International Library of Photography" is a kin to a likewise free entry to a monthly contest for poetry. This is a real scam. They just play on people's egos - you'll make the finals and get a chance to buy a book of photos for an outrageous price because you MIGHT win something yadayadayada... They pester you forever,too, and your info, I'm sure gets sold. I'd take it off the list as well... or put it up with a warning.. annsan (once bitten, twice shy)
Re: Photo competitions list
Great! thanks Good light! fra
Photo competitions list
Not sure if this made it through last time, so here it is again... Earlier we discussed a listing for photo comps, I have start a list here, if anybody wants to list something there is a form to submit competitions http://www.wildcherry.com.au/index.php?p=contest Kind regards Kevin P.S. Oh, and I finally updated my site -- "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote."
Photo competitions list
Earlier we discussed a listing for photo comps, I have start a list here, if anybody wants to list something there is a form to submit competitions http://www.wildcherry.com.au/index.php?p=contest Kind regards Kevin P.S. Yes I know I need to update my site. -- "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote."
