WAB 2008 Calendar Discussions

Boddie · #1 (**permalink**) 03-04-2007, 10:29 AM

This thread is specifically for comments on the proposed WAB 2008 calendar, images of which may be found here in due course

WAB Calendar 2008 IMAGES ONLY

nightshade · #2 (**permalink**) 03-04-2007, 10:47 AM

I think some of the excellent poetry on this site should be used
in conjunction with suitable images I do not envy you the task
the photography is also excellent
I will have two please

Boddie · #3 (**permalink**) 03-04-2007, 11:30 AM

Thats a good idea mate. We should run it by Stu and the trustees.

I am hoping people will give great thought to the calendar this year.

Last year we had a lack of wild flowers to choose from, for example. Had we had a decent wild flower image it would have been just about guaranteed for inclusion in the calendar.

Kev Lewis · #4 (**permalink**) 03-04-2007, 01:16 PM

What about the Front cover? It is likely a portrait format image would be required and a landscape cropped to portrait image isn't likely to be of a high enough quality. When should we post the portrait images?

ps I will be offering up some of my images but not until much later in the spring. You never know what image you will take tomorrow

FungiJohn · #5 (**permalink**) 03-04-2007, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Kev Lewis

ps I will be offering up some of my images but not until much later in the spring. You never know what image you will take tomorrow

We have a fair idea about your images Kev

Can submitted images to be swapped for newer better ones?

StuartDH · #6 (**permalink**) 03-04-2007, 02:03 PM

We're thinking that the 2008 calendar might take a landscape format to fold out with images on the top (above the ringbind) and the calendar below. Lots of options to play with, but we're probably going to include some form of sponsorship on each page to raise a lot more money next year.

The poetry could also be a good option to add a little something extra

FungiJohn · #7 (**permalink**) 03-04-2007, 02:30 PM

... and possibly a brief (very) description of the subject!!??

Gill Catton · #8 (**permalink**) 03-04-2007, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by FungiJohn

... and possibly a brief (very) description of the subject!!??

Yes I second that probably more informative too. Plus poetry is very subjective not everyone enjoys the same kind of poetry.

smartie · #9 (**permalink**) 03-04-2007, 02:35 PM

I wondered about a couple of monthly tips on what wildlife to look out for in particular at that time of year , if we've got room for that.

mim · #10 (**permalink**) 03-04-2007, 03:22 PM

Just a thought, if there was room. Could you say when the flower in the picture is in bloom as in best time of year to view it, or if it is a picture of a living creature, when the best time of year it is to see them. Plus if it is something that is endangered give some figures of how many are left in this country. Hope it is ok to post this here.

matt_xyz · #11 (**permalink**) 03-04-2007, 03:50 PM

there is a slight technical hitch with the IMAGES ONLY thread. It will hopefully re-appear soon!

Matt

eeyore · #12 (**permalink**) 03-04-2007, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by matt_xyz

there is a slight technical hitch with the IMAGES ONLY thread. It will hopefully re-appear soon!

Matt

did somebody press the wrong button - perchance

a thought - might it be better to create a gallery category for caendar images to be uploaded into ? - or is that too much work to do ???

nightshade · #13 (**permalink**) 03-04-2007, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by smartie

I wondered about a couple of monthly tips on what wildlife to look out for in particular at that time of year , if we've got room for that.

Good idea but until the weather settles everything is out of step

Kev Lewis · #14 (**permalink**) 03-04-2007, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by nightshade

Good idea but until the weather settles everything is out of step

Personally I dont think the weather will settle and we can only expect more of the same unusual weather patterns with the seasons merging almost into one.

Kev Lewis · #15 (**permalink**) 03-04-2007, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by FungiJohn

Can submitted images to be swapped for newer better ones?

I would second this idea because if we post 3 images now to generate the interest in the calendar its highly likely most of us will get better images between now and August

Boddie · #16 (**permalink**) 03-04-2007, 05:43 PM

I could not disagree more. This is not a competition.

If you take a perla, then submit it, but as for submitting maybe 3 a month, well I dont think that is on.

Surely thats part of the fun?

Kev Lewis · #17 (**permalink**) 03-04-2007, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Boddie

I could not disagree more. This is not a competition.

I agree this isn't about a competition BUT do you want WAB to have the best Wildlife Calender for 2008 with the best wildlife images or one that is just put together for fun?

Boddie · #18 (**permalink**) 03-04-2007, 06:05 PM

I am not saying put one together for fun. I am just saying that there are rules for a reason and in my opinion it is not acceptable for people to submit what could be 15 or so images for consideration.

Fact is that everyone that owns a camera can, in essence, take part in this but should not be dissuaded by people submitting 3 images a month. You submit your 3 of choice then thats it. If you decide to do that in April, then thats your choice. If you choose your best three in August then thats also your choice.

Kev Lewis · #19 (**permalink**) 03-04-2007, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Boddie

I am not saying put one together for fun. I am just saying that there are rules for a reason and in my opinion it is not acceptable for people to submit what could be 15 or so images for consideration.

Fact is that everyone that owns a camera can, in essence, take part in this but should not be dissuaded by people submitting 3 images a month. You submit your 3 of choice then thats it. If you decide to do that in April, then thats your choice. If you choose your best three in August then thats also your choice.

I'm not suggesting having more than 3 images per person. As FungiJohn commented earlier being able to update your initial selection of 3 images for improved or better images would also help raise the standard of the photography and of the final images that WAB can chose from

Boddie · #20 (**permalink**) 03-04-2007, 06:13 PM

You do whatever you feel is fair and appropriate Kev. Fair for all members that is.

Kev Lewis · #21 (**permalink**) 03-04-2007, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Boddie

You do whatever you feel is fair and appropriate Kev. Fair for all members that is.

It isn't about what I feel Boddie more a question of what is best for WAB. I'll follow whatever rules are applied but the longer term impact of the rules also needed to be considered.

Boddie · #22 (**permalink**) 03-04-2007, 06:28 PM

Whilst recognising it isnt a competition, you are coming across as slightly competitive Kev.

glsammy · #23 (**permalink**) 03-04-2007, 06:33 PM

I can see Kevs point.
If we submit three now, in early April, we've then lost any chance of putting that killer shot in we will take in August. Provided at the end of the day we've only selected three in total, surely that's to the benefit of WAB? Otherwise we might just as well wait until the last moment to submit any.

Boddie · #24 (**permalink**) 03-04-2007, 06:40 PM

Well then wait til August to submit then.