Photo Contest???

phishphorphun

phishphorphun

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I'm curious to find out how many members would be interested in having a Photo Contest on our site.

Perhaps we could see if there are enough folks willing to particpate with a poll or questionaire. We already have a few very experienced aquatic photographers in the club, so I think we could easily come up with a contest mod crew.

I would suggest that we have a setup that would appeal to the majority of our members, those who use the point and shoot type cameras, rather than the DSLR folks. Also, I think it should be open to all CCA forum members, rather than just the club members. Once the word gets out that we have a cichlid photo contest, I think it will attract more folks our way. Maybe even help boost our exposure.

What's your thoughts on this subject.
 
phishphorphun

phishphorphun

Members
Well, first of all, we have to provide a "sticky" that explains how to post a image.

Instead of using attachments to post our pix, use the available IMG format. Also, try to keep your images saved as around 640 pixels wide and around 72 to 90 resolution.

It works so much better with those paramaters.
 
phishphorphun

phishphorphun

Members
Originally posted by mscichlid@Jan 23 2006, 05:02 PM
Let's do it.
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Well, I gues there are a few things to consider before we can get a contest setup.

1. Photo Contest Chairman/Moderator- Somene who could accept the entries through email before each contest commences. And monitors the voting and intercept any attempts of manipulation (believe me, it happens).

2. Contest Committee- A group of at least three folks that can come up with the rules, schedule of contests, and guidlines.

3. A Voting Display Platform- Software that can tabulate the votes. And that is compatible with the current site.

4. Contestants- Do we open it to only club members or to the forum members?

I'll be glad to help if those in the decision making business here are interested.
 
mscichlid

mscichlid

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Originally posted by phishphorphun+Jan 23 2006, 05:29 PM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (phishphorphun @ Jan 23 2006, 05:29 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin--mscichlid@Jan 23 2006, 05:02 PM
Let's do it.
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Well, I gues there are a few things to consider before we can get a contest setup.

1. Photo Contest Chairman/Moderator- Somene who could accept the entries through email before each contest commences. And monitors the voting and intercept any attempts of manipulation (believe me, it happens).

2. Contest Committee- A group of at least three folks that can come up with the rules, schedule of contests, and guidlines.

3. A Voting Display Platform- Software that can tabulate the votes. And that is compatible with the current site.

4. Contestants- Do we open it to only club members or to the forum members?

I'll be glad to help if those in the decision making business here are interested. [/b][/quote]
1. Bobby Phillips

2.Bobby Phillips, Francine, Pat and 2 more

3. Don't have an answer for that one

4. I know a lot will particiapate once we have the 'Photo Workshop'.

5. Hmmm good question. I say everyone to increase the traffic here.
 
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