2011 OrchidBoard Calendar Contest!

[Marty]

It's this time of the year again. Time to start the 2011 Orchid Board Calendar Contest. Hoping to turn the 2011 into a very high quality, high gloss version!

2011 calendar will be dedicated in memory of our beloved super-mod Dorothy!

2011 Calendar will consist of 13 images (1 cover and 12 for individual months). All proceeds will go toward supporting OB. We're getting a new powerful server very soon, so the funds are going to be very welcomed & needed.

This was the cover of our 2010 Calendar:



Each photo will be captioned with the scientific name of the orchid and the name/username of the person who took the photo.

Deadline: Sun Aug 15th, 2010 at midnight

Prizes:
In an effort to raise some funds for OB, Top 3 voted images will receive copies of the calendar.

Please email any calendar entries to
2011@orchidboard.com

You may post a sized version (not larger then 640px in width) of your image in this thread for all to see. I will select the final choices and we will vote for the cover and the 12 images together. This is always very hard.

Don't forget #5 below!

Contest rules.

1. Images must be submitted un-sized and at maximum available resolution. The requirements are
11.5 x 9 in. (trimmed on calendar to 11 x 8.5 in.) at 200dpi. This translates to an image 2300x1800 at 200dpi
In other words the bigger the better. (template here) If needed I will size the images, please don't do it yourself. Send the original files.

2. Orientation of the Image must be 'landscape'. Portrait entries will not be considered. (See example here)

3. Once you submit an image you give orchid board the right to manipulate it/size it/crop it and alter it in any way we want in order to use it, and also re-use the image at a later time in conjunction with other Orchid Board activities.

4. Submitted image must be your own work. Plant does not have to be from your own collection. Use of other or copyrighted material will result in immediate disqualification

5. When you submit the photos please be sure to include the following information.
Scientific Name:
Your Real Name:
Your OrchidBoard username:

6. 1 photo per member. Select your best entry and do not send more then 1 image. Previously we allowed more photos, but lets give equal chances to everyone this time

7. Please make sure the photos are free of any watermarks or text.

Have FUN & GOOD LUCK!

[Royal]

Woooo-hooo! Can't wait to vote! This is always fun to see all the submissions. I'll be in the running again this year.

btw, this month's calendar pic is exceptional!

[flhiker]

Awesome!

[Marty]

Yes, we will only run it for 2 weeks, so email me your photos... I will send out a general email to get everyone on board.

[cb977]

I love my OB calendars...can't give them up

[flhiker]

[Rosiefuture]

This is exciting! I've never entered a photographic competition before. I think I'll have a go!

Marion

PS: Does it have to be a named orchid? So many of my orchids that are in flower are noids.

[orchidfanatic]

I thought I heard them talk about allowing noids last year… but I do not see any mention of it in this years official rules, only the scientific names. Well I better get to work now ! Good luck to everyone.
~orchidfanatic

[Rosiefuture]

Also I've noticed that the backgrounds are black, does OB just black out the background on our photos? Or do we have to take them against a black background?

Sorry, I'm new to anything like this.

Marion

[Eddie Oates]

Think I'll have a go from over the pond.

Ed