***Official BimmerPost Photo Contest #48: "Twilight"- VOTING THREAD

M_Six · 01-20-2012, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Chewy734

Personally, I'd have to agree with Josh a little bit. It's hard not to be biased when the photos aren't anonymized. I'm not saying people voted for remmib because he's well-liked, gave us $100 krone each, etc.

But, I'm sure some people here have voted for/against people they like/dislike in the past. It's human nature. Fortunately, enough people vote to hopefully not skew the end results. I do believe remmib is well-deserving of the win (assuming he wins), since his photo is awesome and fits the theme perfectly.

That being said, the only way to get around this, is the organizer of the contest can receive submissions only via PM, and then anonymously post the submissions in the submission and voting threads. Once voting is complete, he/she can announce the winner of the contest. What do you guys think? I know some people have maxed out their PM quota... hehe.

That means no watermarks on images. Just sayin'.

oneintheory · 01-20-2012, 11:02 AM

it was a poorly expressed and incorrect sentiment brought about by a series of frustrations in my day. there's something not quite right, i feel, but i didn't say it correctly.

E90Mario · 01-20-2012, 11:02 AM

Well I "won" the last one not knowing anyone here.. The person that got the second most votes was Paul who in my opinion is one of the most talented photographers on here, and well known by most people.. I'm still getting familiar with names so im voting based on the pictures and I think remmib did a hella good job

Chewy734 · 01-20-2012, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by M_Six

That means no watermarks on images. Just sayin'.

hmm... I didn't think about that, but you are correct.

remmib · 01-20-2012, 01:40 PM

Voted.

MetsFan · 01-20-2012, 03:15 PM

Voted. I don't know any of you guys, so I'm as unbiased as they come

immiketoo · 01-20-2012, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by rodi

mike, your photo is magma-money, man. if the bottom was cropped a little higher to just show treetops without all the black, i'd hang that one above my fireplace. if i had a fireplace.

Thank you. I really appreciate that. I'll work on a re-crop and see how it looks!

EDIT: How's this?

Caspita · 01-20-2012, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M_Six

That means no watermarks on images. Just sayin'.

Not sure an 800px photo can go too far if stolen from our forum.

UdubBadger · 01-20-2012, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Caspita

Not sure an 800px photo can go too far if stolen from our forum.

you'd be surprised...

http://www.ononesoftware.com/product...ct-resize/?ind

M_Six · 01-20-2012, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by immiketoo

Thank you. I really appreciate that. I'll work on a re-crop and see how it looks!

EDIT: How's this?

Much better. Damn nice shot, though.

immiketoo · 01-20-2012, 10:29 PM

Thanks! The original was right out of the camera except for some saturation and contrast. I appreciate the feedback!

- Paul - · 01-23-2012, 11:53 AM

A lot of great pics! - voted

E90Mario · 01-23-2012, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by remmib

Voted.

Congrats mr. remmib!

The1 · 01-23-2012, 06:28 PM

I think if we are doing a photo contest and people are taking a picture for the express purpose of the contest, then a watermark isn't necessary as was inteded for the public to begin with.

I however disagree with the thought that people are voting based on the person who submitted the photos. (at least i'd hope that people in here are mature enough, and the the immature ones stick to the general threads) I've gotten a good idea of who the regular submitters are and respect them and what they have to say as well as their opinions and believe they wouldn't stoop that low.

Mario K has some living up to that reputation to do :P (just kidding I had to tease someone in this post)

The1 · 01-23-2012, 06:30 PM

Mike, great edit.

E90Mario · 01-23-2012, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The1

I think if we are doing a photo contest and people are taking a picture for the express purpose of the contest, then a watermark isn't necessary as was inteded for the public to begin with.

I however disagree with the thought that people are voting based on the person who submitted the photos. (at least i'd hope that people in here are mature enough, and the the immature ones stick to the general threads) I've gotten a good idea of who the regular submitters are and respect them and what they have to say as well as their opinions and believe they wouldn't stoop that low.

Mario K has some living up to that reputation to do :P (just kidding I had to tease someone in this post)

Sure pick on the new guy in the photography section

The1 · 01-23-2012, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by MARIO K

Sure pick on the new guy in the photography section

Exactly!!! Glad you're here though, this section needs more contributing regulars.

Chewy734 · 01-23-2012, 07:02 PM

congrats remmib!

The1 · 01-23-2012, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Chewy734

congrats remmib!

much deserved.

remmib · 01-23-2012, 07:52 PM

Thanks guy, will try and put up a new contest tomorrow.

Shall I set the deadline to next Sunday?

Chewy734 · 01-23-2012, 08:06 PM

make the deadline Feb 5th, so that people have two full weekends to shoot.

The1 · 01-23-2012, 08:27 PM

2 weeks will help since winter sucks this year and there's not much to see and shoot

View Poll Results: Vote for as many as you wish
M_Six- The Sailor	10	32.26%
spanner1751- Snake River Gorge, Twin Falls, Idaho	1	3.23%
ShopVac- Venezia Grand Canal	2	6.45%
SROC3- Twilight in Marina Del Rey, CA	5	16.13%
cooh23- Seattle Nightscape	1	3.23%
bluespeed117- Le Stig	0	0%
The1- Pastels	0	0%
remmib- Blue Hour Beach	19	61.29%
Chewy734- Blue sunset by the Couve	13	41.94%
- Paul -- Loch Ness	12	38.71%
vachss- End of a Shark Bay Day	14	45.16%
oneintheory- Day's End	1	3.23%
Diver- Overlooking Lake Travis near Austin, Texas	10	32.26%
Seminole- Twilight in the Gulf	3	9.68%
immiketoo- Altostratus	11	35.48%
juddholland- Glowing Mouth	4	12.90%
Weebl- Mono Lake in August 2010	2	6.45%
Caspita- Shielding Glow	10	32.26%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 31. You may not vote on this poll

01-20-2012, 11:02 AM	#24
oneintheory no longer a BMW owner 172 Rep 1,463 Posts Drives: 2011 Ford Edge Sport Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Suffolk/Chesapeake, VA iTrader: (0)	it was a poorly expressed and incorrect sentiment brought about by a series of frustrations in my day. there's something not quite right, i feel, but i didn't say it correctly.
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E90Mario Brigadier General 396 Rep 3,639 Posts Drives: ESS E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (10)	Well I "won" the last one not knowing anyone here.. The person that got the second most votes was Paul who in my opinion is one of the most talented photographers on here, and well known by most people.. I'm still getting familiar with names so im voting based on the pictures and I think remmib did a hella good job __________________
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01-20-2012, 01:40 PM	#27
remmib General 1584 Rep 29,215 Posts Drives: 2013 F10 520d M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Norway iTrader: (0)	Voted. __________________ F10 520d M-Sport Alpine White \| HRE P43SC 20x9+20x11 \| Michelin PSS 255/35+295/30 \| KW V3 Coilover \| M5 Front Sway Bar + M550d Rear Sway Bar \| 3DDesign Front Lip \| BMW M Performance CF Spoiler \| BMW M Performance Diffuser \| BMW M Performance Black Grills \| BMW M Performance Pedals \|
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01-20-2012, 03:15 PM	#28
MetsFan Lieutenant 96 Rep 440 Posts Drives: 2013 G37x Join Date: May 2009 Location: MA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 BMW 328xi [0.00]	Voted. I don't know any of you guys, so I'm as unbiased as they come
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01-23-2012, 11:53 AM	#34
- Paul - Major General 754 Rep 7,308 Posts Drives: see above. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Yorkshire, UK iTrader: (5) Garage List 2005 320D SE [10.00] 2005 645 [9.00]	A lot of great pics! - voted __________________ My Photos
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01-23-2012, 06:28 PM	#36
The1 Major General 76 Rep 5,114 Posts Drives: white 135 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: KW ontario/vancouver temporarily iTrader: (0)	I think if we are doing a photo contest and people are taking a picture for the express purpose of the contest, then a watermark isn't necessary as was inteded for the public to begin with. I however disagree with the thought that people are voting based on the person who submitted the photos. (at least i'd hope that people in here are mature enough, and the the immature ones stick to the general threads) I've gotten a good idea of who the regular submitters are and respect them and what they have to say as well as their opinions and believe they wouldn't stoop that low. Mario K has some living up to that reputation to do :P (just kidding I had to tease someone in this post)
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01-23-2012, 06:30 PM	#37
The1 Major General 76 Rep 5,114 Posts Drives: white 135 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: KW ontario/vancouver temporarily iTrader: (0)	Mike, great edit.
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01-23-2012, 07:02 PM	#40
Chewy734 Major General 492 Rep 6,798 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i ZPP, ZSP Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: LA, CA iTrader: (15)	congrats remmib! __________________ Currently for sale: [19" Linea Corse LC818 wheel], [19" Fallen FK452 tire]
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01-23-2012, 07:52 PM	#42
remmib General 1584 Rep 29,215 Posts Drives: 2013 F10 520d M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Norway iTrader: (0)	Thanks guy, will try and put up a new contest tomorrow. Shall I set the deadline to next Sunday? __________________ F10 520d M-Sport Alpine White \| HRE P43SC 20x9+20x11 \| Michelin PSS 255/35+295/30 \| KW V3 Coilover \| M5 Front Sway Bar + M550d Rear Sway Bar \| 3DDesign Front Lip \| BMW M Performance CF Spoiler \| BMW M Performance Diffuser \| BMW M Performance Black Grills \| BMW M Performance Pedals \|
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01-23-2012, 08:06 PM	#43
Chewy734 Major General 492 Rep 6,798 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i ZPP, ZSP Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: LA, CA iTrader: (15)	make the deadline Feb 5th, so that people have two full weekends to shoot. __________________ Currently for sale: [19" Linea Corse LC818 wheel], [19" Fallen FK452 tire]
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01-23-2012, 08:27 PM	#44
The1 Major General 76 Rep 5,114 Posts Drives: white 135 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: KW ontario/vancouver temporarily iTrader: (0)	2 weeks will help since winter sucks this year and there's not much to see and shoot
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