Playmofriends Photo Contest

[bonniebeth]

You vote on whether you think it's a good idea or not (the first two) and then on whether you would actually enter the contest or just watch (the last two).

[Rasputin]

so who is the moderator of this event ?
do we vote on the other options ?

[bonniebeth]

Let's let this poll finish first, Ras.  Then we'll talk about the rest.

[tonguello]

the moderator of this board is wolf knight.
the moderator of the event.... we still don't know. we are not into details yet.

sorry I dont' get your second question.  

[Luis]

But you can't vote twice, can you?

[bonniebeth]

Yeah, you can. 

[playmovictorian]

What a splendid idea 

Those who have followed my thread in the Photography & Graphic section about my participation to Photographic Contests on Playclicks.com ( Spain ) and Tricornejock.com ( Germany / France ) already know how much fun this has been since I decided to join my first contest back in 1989 on Playclicks.com.

I must admit that I had never taken a picture of a klicky prior to February 2009 but when I started my victorian tales, I decided to select a few pictures to list in the competition and there started a thread which has already seen more than 4000 visits so far 

It is just about having fun and sharing with other members your own vision of Playmobil.

I am personally for a non monthly theme in order to give everyone a chance to participate but once the concept will be in place but we could organize a Christmas special which is always popular.

The Photographic Contests on both Playclicks.com and Tricornejock.com are always involving great mutual respect, good spirits and the results speak for themselves as the creativity and imagination of our Friends from the online communities are just limitless !

I believe that one should consider keeping the things simple with :

- a dedicated section including one picture posting thread in which the members can post their own picture

- one related thread for the comments of the members

- one thread for the vote

These three new threads being created every month and so on.

The most important thing is to appeal to each and every member for as long as the picture is their own creation.

When it comes to associating a picture with a member, I believe that most of us recognize certain members with their style so it may be a good idea to let the members post their monthly picture. Playclicks.com and Tricornejock.com both show the picture and the name of the member and it has never been an issue.

It is just about appreciating the fact that a member made the effort of thinking of a picture, taking it and sharing it with the community so this commands respect whether one likes the picture or not.

I have learned over the years that creativity and imagination are far from being the sole possession of experienced Collectors and I have seen some amazing pictures taken by new members who won the contest as they took everyone by storm. 

As an example, I remember a klicky locked in a jar of coffee which was such an amazing picture yet so simple as it did not require any decor or accessories, it is just about imagination.

Playmofriends has demonstrated in the jousting tournament and other initiatives the incredible talent of its members and I believe that it is about time that our favorite Playmo Forum has its own photographic contest 

Karim

[Gis]

Thank you for your well thought out reasoning Karim, it's good to have your opinion because you have a lot of experience with this.

In regards to the topics I would say that we should have something special every month.

The lead designer in Magic has explained in many of his columns how restriction breeds creativity so by instead of having "anything goes" we might see much more creative entries.

Some things I have thought of:

Motivational poster
Must include exactly one klicky
Today
Must include fruit
...

Just some random thoughts but I am sure it will help people get more creative.

:-)

PS First round will be in March right...please??

[tonguello]

Thank you Karim!! I thought about asking your opinion by Pm if you didn't post. It is most valuable for we know you participate in Playclicks. I don't know exactly who else takes part of something like this in other forums.
So thanks for the input, all good points!!!

Though I must agree with Gis, to limit the options is better and gives you more chances for creations. I believe a monthly theme is better or a few guidelines maybe (like he said...fruits, or animals). Maybe also we can use the festivity of the particular month like Saint Valentine, Xmas, etc. And form month to month we could have a free theme special. 

[Playmoholics]

I like the ideas of themes....it would unify all our pictures and force us all to be a little more creative. I think that would also help close the gap between those who are really good photographers and those who aren't