WAB 2008 Calendar Discussions

[eeyore]

Originally Posted by jennyb

Thanks, guys. I will submit some this year. Probably flowers, since they don't tend to move as much as birds or deer!

Jenny

tho in my experience deer dont wobble in the wind quite as much

[matt_xyz]

Originally Posted by Boddie

Great minds seem to think alike. But only mine was met with opposition.

no opposition from me mate. We only differ in that if we're going to allow images to be submitted now, then I don't have a problem with them being updated over time (although as I say, I worry about the logistics of this). However, like Steve and you, my preference would be to submit at the end of the summer like last year.

Perhaps it's a good job that I accidentally deleted the IMAGES ONLY thread (although apologies to Richardkm )

Matt

[eeyore]

Originally Posted by matt_xyz

However, like Steve and you, my preference would be to submit at the end of the summer like last year.

since we appear to have acheived consensus perhaps we should just say that that is what we are going to do and draw a line

Perhaps one of you moderator type people would like to restate the "rules" so that everbody is clear - I would do it myself but I just know someone will argue if I do it

[Boddie]

Here is Richards post.

Perhaps it would be an idea to start that (WAB 2008 Calendar Images Only) thread again and change the link on post number one of this one


Here are my submissions:
Image: http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/ga...fly_orchid.jpg
Image: http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/ga...ldy_winter.jpg
Image: http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/ga...te_feeding.jpg
Richard

[matt_xyz]

Originally Posted by Boddie

Here is Richards post.

Perhaps it would be an idea to start that thread again and change the link on this one


Here are my submissions:
Image: http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/ga...fly_orchid.jpg
Image: http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/ga...ldy_winter.jpg
Image: http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/ga...te_feeding.jpg
Richard

he submitted 3 more after that and then told me that his best 3 were a mixture from the 2 posts. That was the bit of tidying up I was trying to do when I deleted the thread

If we're not accepting submissions until August do we need to re-state the submission rules? I say we just agree to leave the submission until August at which time we will clearly state the submission guidelines.

Matt

[FungiJohn]

I also agree fully with what Steve suggests. We just have to ensure we try and cover as many subject areas as possible.

My only other suggestion is what I mentioned in an earlier thread i.e. a very brief description ... This is a common suggestion by people who visit my office .. and can't leave until they pass comment on the calendar

[FungiJohn]

Originally Posted by matt_xyz

he submitted 3 more after that and then told me that his best 3 were a mixture from the 2 posts. That was the bit of tidying up I was trying to do when I deleted the thread

If we're not accepting submissions until August do we need to re-state the submission rules? I say we just agree to leave the submission until August at which time we will clearly state the submission guidelines.

Matt

In which case it may be better not to start the 'images only' thread just yet! just a thought

[eeyore]

Originally Posted by matt_xyz

If we're not accepting submissions until August do we need to re-state the submission rules? I say we just agree to leave the submission until August at which time we will clearly state the submission guidelines.

Matt

good point - it might be an idea to reiterate what we are looking for though, as if people are to use the time to harvest their best shots effectively they need to know what we want - I know both you and bod touched on this earlier but it is all a bit buried back in the thread.

to whit:

Shots need to be a minimum of 4mp , and be well exposed, and correctly focused

all shots need to be in landscape format

We need shots representative of all times of year not just summer

and we need shots of a vareity of subjects (basically anything that is appropriate to WAB)

above all remember this is for a calendar so we need the sort of shots that people want to have on their wall ( I know this is subjective) thus we are looking for shots that have impact or visual appeal beyond being just record shots

[Boddie]

Originally Posted by matt_xyz

he submitted 3 more after that and then told me that his best 3 were a mixture from the 2 posts. That was the bit of tidying up I was trying to do when I deleted the thread

If we're not accepting submissions until August do we need to re-state the submission rules? I say we just agree to leave the submission until August at which time we will clearly state the submission guidelines.

Matt

I think we should still have some guidelines laid down though.

Just so as people know what to do.

i.e size, orienation, subject etc

[matt_xyz]

Originally Posted by Boddie

I think we should still have some guidelines laid down though.

Just so as people know what to do.

i.e size, orienation, subject etc

OK, shall I do it in a new thread? It seems a bit strange starting a new thread if we're not accepting images yet. But it will no doubt get buried if I just do it in this thread...

[Boddie]

Originally Posted by matt_xyz

he submitted 3 more after that and then told me that his best 3 were a mixture from the 2 posts. That was the bit of tidying up I was trying to do when I deleted the thread

If we're not accepting submissions until August do we need to re-state the submission rules? I say we just agree to leave the submission until August at which time we will clearly state the submission guidelines.

Matt

Here are the other 3

Image: http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/ga...it_cabious.jpg

Image: http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/ga..._scabious_.jpg

Image: http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/ga...all_spores.jpg


See it was a hassle doing it with just his 3.

Imagine 50 members wanting to change theirs every three months

[FungiJohn]

Originally Posted by matt_xyz

OK, shall I do it in a new thread? It seems a bit strange starting a new thread if we're not accepting images yet. But it will no doubt get buried if I just do it in this thread...

I would Matt. Just make it a closed sticky. We can then open and update it whenever.

[Boddie]

Originally Posted by matt_xyz

OK, shall I do it in a new thread? It seems a bit strange starting a new thread if we're not accepting images yet. But it will no doubt get buried if I just do it in this thread...

Personally I would delete this thread, or at least close it

Start a new one with the rules. Tell everyone the rules are final are there for a reason and not open to debate.

I dont have a problem with people submitting earlier than August - they just need to be aware that their 3 is final.

[eeyore]

Originally Posted by matt_xyz

OK, shall I do it in a new thread? It seems a bit strange starting a new thread if we're not accepting images yet. But it will no doubt get buried if I just do it in this thread...

IMO do it in a new thread which you imediately close and make sticky - that way it stays visible and the guidelines cant get buried - then we can keep this thread open for discussion thus maintaining continuity and refer to the guidelines post as necessary

edit: or do what boddie said (not arguing with you mate - I think we posted at the same time ) or what FJ said He hadnt posted when I started writing either , arrrghhh - just ignore me I'm confusing myself now

[matt_xyz]

OK, I'll do a closed sticky post in the morning (now where's that instruction manual....)

Matt

[mrs fish]

Can next years calendar be a larger size?

[jennyb]

Originally Posted by mrs fish

Can next years calendar be a larger size?

I agree - I cannot see the dates on mine when sitting at my desk.

Jenny

[matt_xyz]

Originally Posted by jennyb

I agree - I cannot see the dates on mine when sitting at my desk.

Jenny

hopefully we will be able to produce a larger calendar this year.

I have now added an IMAGES ONLY thread which is closed, but which provides the rules. Please can someone let me know if I've missed anything out or if anything is not as clear as it should be

Here's the link;

WAB Calendar 2008 IMAGES ONLY

Matt

[Beryl]

I think that poetry is a good thing for a calendar and as Gill says quote poetry is very subjective not everyone enjoys the same kind of poetry. Un quote
It might be an idea to have one short poem with regard for each season. Then you would only have to put in 4 poems and as it is a Wildlife calendar and not a comic book then the poetry must be about Wildlife and strictly to th point and the season.

Hope all that makes sense

[glsammy]

Originally Posted by matt_xyz

hopefully we will be able to produce a larger calendar this year.

I have now added an IMAGES ONLY thread which is closed, but which provides the rules. Please can someone let me know if I've missed anything out or if anything is not as clear as it should be

Here's the link;

WAB Calendar 2008 IMAGES ONLY

Matt

It reads fine to me Matt. I can't see any need to change it.

[richardkm]

My only criticism is the "landscape only" rule. Many images do not lend themselves to landscape format, take my "red kite feeding on the wing" for example. If you're thinking of using more than one image on a page, then a mixture of landscape and portrait will look more interesting than just landscape.

Worth thinking about?

Richard