Entering local photography contest need opinions

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0 L IS

01/25/2008 12:31:07 PM · #1

There is a chance I may enter a photography contest around here, but I'm not sure which one to enter. If anyone could take the time to look through my portfolio and give me opinions on which is the most appropriate, it would be greatly appreciated :) Thanks

jeger

Canon EOS-5D

01/25/2008 12:32:50 PM · #2

Are there specific topics for the challenge?

01/25/2008 12:33:52 PM · #3

Nope, you can enter anything you want.

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0 L IS

01/25/2008 12:37:09 PM · #4

As long as it's digital it's allowed.

jeger

Canon EOS-5D

01/25/2008 12:38:44 PM · #5

These are my favorites of the photos in your porfolio

scarbrd

Leica M10

Leica 35mm f/1.4 Summilux M Aspherical MF - Black

01/25/2008 12:41:33 PM · #6

A little dark (mood, not exposure), but the most impressive, IMO.

purpleflutterby13

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM

01/25/2008 12:41:55 PM · #7

I like these:

(possibly prefer the first one, it's very expressive)

01/25/2008 12:51:19 PM · #8

I don't think i'll enter the dark mood photo :P

01/25/2008 04:02:15 PM · #9

My flower portrait seems a bit cliche. But i am considering it

Any other opinions?

Message edited by author 2008-01-25 16:14:57.

01/25/2008 04:18:34 PM · #10

BUMP!

Natasha

Nikon D50

01/25/2008 04:20:40 PM · #11

A lot of impact with this one..it gets my vote

01/25/2008 04:22:39 PM · #12

Yeah i was leaning towards this one too.

BeeCee

Nikon D40

01/25/2008 04:29:35 PM · #13

Have you seen past results from this contest (assuming it's been held before)?
That could give you an idea what style of entries the judges prefer.

01/25/2008 04:31:07 PM · #14

Actually it's the first annual contest. So there are no results to look at :P

BeeCee

Nikon D40

01/25/2008 04:46:53 PM · #15

Darn, that's no help at all then!

01/25/2008 04:57:58 PM · #16

No it isn't :P

zxaar

01/25/2008 05:47:14 PM · #17

Originally posted by Natasha:

A lot of impact with this one..it gets my vote

true.

01/25/2008 06:12:51 PM · #18

Okay, so far it's between the mirror shot and the yellow flower portrait.

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

01/26/2008 10:15:27 AM · #19

BUMP

noraneko

Canon EOS R5

01/26/2008 10:31:49 AM · #20

Originally posted by scarbrd:

A little dark (mood, not exposure), but the most impressive, IMO.

This one really grabs my attention as well. It's got a mysterious quality that transcends the processing. I also like the "Johnny Come Lately" photo. Great title, BTW!

01/26/2008 10:40:34 AM · #21

lol, the title came from a song that stuck in my head :P I just randomly named it "Johnny come lately"

BeeCee

Nikon D40

01/26/2008 10:00:46 PM · #22

Is this an online or print contest? If print, what size will you be submitting?

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

02/01/2008 06:27:41 PM · #23

Print contest, uhh i'm actually not sure what size i will be submitting at. Probably around 8 x 10

cpanaioti

Canon EOS-40D

02/01/2008 06:37:21 PM · #24

Originally posted by cujee:

Print contest, uhh i'm actually not sure what size i will be submitting at. Probably around 8 x 10

I'd go bigger than 8x10. Find out what the max size is including the matte and go for the largest that fits in the criteria. Unless your image has tonnes of impact, an 8x10 will get lost in a sea of larger images.