April 08 Photo Challenge - "Favorite Album" - sponsored by Quik Pod

[TwistMyArm]

Hi everyone,

This month things are going to be a little different so let me explain what "Favorite Album" means. What we're looking for is a photo that fits with the title of one of your favorite albums.

Please note that when submitting a photo this month we require the title of the album and if you wish the name of the band or artist. When submitting a photo just rename it so it clearly indicates the album title (ie In_Through_the_Out_Door.jpg).

We'd also like to say thanks again for our sponsor Quik Pod. The Quik Pod DSLR is the world's first monopod with a grip handle at the base. It is lightweight (9 ounces), has a quick release camera clip and a built-in wide angle mirror for viewing overhead shots or self-portraits. The handle at the base doubles as an extendable handheld grip for cameras, camcorders or lighting holder and provides a low center of gravity foot for support when used as a monopod.

Comes with a carry bag, hiking clip, wrist strap, aluminum end cap and rubberized monopod adapter tip. Extends to 53" and contracts to 18". Recommended camera weight limit of 2 lbs.

For more info visit www.quikpod.com/dslr.asp


For all those who wish to participate in this challenge please take a moment to read through the following:

- The deadline for submissions is April 31
- The image can be no larger then 150KB*
- Include your forum username when submitting
- The submitted photo must be in the form of a .jpg
- Please keep your photo anonymous (no distinguishing watermarks, and no photos that have been posted previously on the forum)
- Submit no more than one photo
- If you wish you may include a title when submitting your photo (please use no special characters)
- The form must also be included when submitting the photo
- The forum Admins and Moderators reserve the right to exclude or remove any photo solely at their discretion
- The forum Admins and Moderators reserve the right to decide the winner of the photo challenge

.........Copy and Paste this into your submission email...........................
ThePhotoForum.com Username:
*Photo Title (REQUIRED):
Is the photo 150KB or less? Y/N
Is the photo a jpeg? Y/N
Has this photo been posted before? Y/N
Please submit only one photo per challenge.
Please enter your email subject as "April '08 Challenge Submission"
*Please ensure that the attached photo is named the title you wish it to have otherwise the title will not be used.
.................................................. .................................................. ...

Please email your photo to photochallenge@thephotoforum.com and remember to enter the subject as indicated.

All photos must include the form when submitted. Just copy and paste it into your email. This will ensure that no mistakes are made when photos are submitted and therefore, hopefully, no photos are excluded. If the form is not included in the submission email the photo will not be included in the challenge gallery and voting process.

There is more important information regarding rules and procedures located in the FAQ section. We highly recommend that you take the time to read these FAQs.
Good luck to everyone and have fun with this challenge!

*150KB will be taken as the “size on disk” and not the actual file size. Also some email programs consider 1KB=1000Bytes as oppposed to 1KB=1024Bytes. When these programs calculate attachment size they will often read larger then they actually are. To be safe we recommend a target size of about 140KB so that once sent it does not go over 150KB.

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[MarcusM]

Sounds good!

Just curious...when is Canon going to sponsor the Photo Challenge and put up a 40D or 5D for the prize??

[jasonkt]

wow with 81 entries in March, I can't wait to see April's turnout! What a great subject idea, too. This is going to take me all month...

[schuylercat]

Hmm. So one might shoot a "Beggar's Banquet" (Mia?)or an "Appetite for Destruction" or some "Bitches Brew." This is going to be cool. I gotta go listen to Pink Floyd or something...

[logan9967]

this is gonna be fun. so many different artists. i can't decide what i'm gonna do!

[MissMia]

Hmm. So one might shoot a "Beggar's Banquet" (Mia?)or an "Appetite for Destruction" or some "Bitches Brew." This is going to be cool. I gotta go listen to Pink Floyd or something...

Why would anyone think I would pick "Beggar's Banquet"? Thanks for outing me SC!

Can't wait to see the results of this challenge.

[BostonBrother]

These themes are starting to get really interesting. I like it.

[Sirashley]

Seriously you guys, GREAT Challenge, this is going to be fun...

[GTHill]

I am going to send in a picture with the lens cap on. "Dark Side of the Moon."

Gene

[kundalini]

What if your favorite album never hit the mass market, but underground was one of the best ever....in someones' opinion? Should we also provide the original album cover as a point of reference?

[Sirashley]

What if your favorite album never hit the mass market, but underground was one of the best ever....in someones' opinion? Should we also provide the original album cover as a point of reference?

I don't think the original cover matters... It's the title of the album that your picture should be influenced by...

[Antarctican]

What a clever assignment!!!

[astrostu]

I'm thinking photo titles would be key here ... should this be like designing the front insert for a jewel case (or I guess record album), or more a photo with a title in the caption? Also, if it's a toss-up and it's okay to effectively make "album art," is it alright to put the artist's (artists') name on (since I can't think of an album where they wouldn't have the name of the band)?

[SBlanca]

man this one is really nteresting, i dont have a favourite album as such, but like my music a lot...having ideas already

[TwistMyArm]

I'm thinking photo titles would be key here ... should this be like designing the front insert for a jewel case (or I guess record album), or more a photo with a title in the caption? Also, if it's a toss-up and it's okay to effectively make "album art," is it alright to put the artist's (artists') name on (since I can't think of an album where they wouldn't have the name of the band)?

We aren't looking for a redesign of the cover, but rather a photo that fits the title of an album. The title doesn't have to be in the photo either just as long as you include the title of the album in the form when submitting. Note that the form this month indicates that a title is required.