PhotoCamel Themed Contest - Selective Focus. Fabulous prize for the winner!

[sheeshkebab]

hi. new here. id like to ask if people from outside the US can enter this contest? how will the prizes be delivered if ever? thank you!

[Paul Shields]

There is no geographical restriction on who can enter. The prize will be delivered via the postal service.

[cteal]

I am asking again about the cut-off time for voting on the selective focus contest. I know the voting began early, so when does it end? Is it the 29th? If so, what time do you use? Does it end at the end of the day (midnight) on the 29th? Or does it end at midnight on the 28th when the date changes to the 29th? And what time zone do you use? I am in the USA on Eastern time. Thank you!

[Paul Shields]

Hi cteal. The voting will end at 23:59 GMT on the 29th.

[Jules]

Dumb Question #83 - how does one vote

[cteal]

Paul, thank you so much for your answer. I couldn't find the times anywhere and I knew the voting began early so I didn't know what that might do to any times that might be listed somewhere.

[cteal]

Originally Posted by Jules

Dumb Question #83 - how does one vote

Jules, you go to the site http://www.photocamel.com/gallery/sh...ry.php?cat=615

and let all the photos load and then under each photo will be a very tiny word "vote", which you click. You can only vote once though. If you make a mistake, there is a place at the top of the photos (at least, I think that is where you will find it) that lets you clear your vote and vote again if you change your mind. You have to be registered to vote, but since you are posting in the forum, I know you are, but I am letting you know in case you have a friend that you tell about the contest. I hope this helps!

[Jules]

Thank you for your help. When I posted the question this morning there was no "vote" under the pics. There is now.

Thanks again,

[Jules]

Now, the "vote" has gone away. Good night.

[Mr. Pickles]

You get one vote. If you voted, it goes away. There is a link above the thumbnails to clear your vote. Good night.

[Paul Shields]

Unfortunately, some people can't help but try and cheat the system by registering multiple names and voting for the same image. Such abuse is NOT tolerated and ruins the contest for everyone else.

To this end, I have removed two entries that had very clear vote rigging. Please bear in mind that we can spot such behavior quite easily, and in the end the only person you're cheating is yourself.

[Worm324]

It was a great contest with so many awesome entries!! Well done everybody and congrats to the winner Very well deserved IMO.

Jay

[Paul Shields]

I agree - so many amazing entries. It's a shame only one can win.

[fintastic]

and in the end the only person you're cheating is yourself.
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Well call me old fashion or myopic, but the best part of winning a contest like this is the pride in knowing you were the best for the event.
I think someone that would do this to cheat has lost pride in themself.
The lens is a reminder of your pride and achivments.

I figure I didnt win because you guys are mistaken and didnt vote right !!! LOL
John

[dean1401]

Excellent contest to follow!
Made a blunder myself, by entering a pic and then whilst going through my gallery........ thought I had a wayward upload sitting all on it's own. Deleted the pic and then when I went back to view the progress of the contest....... I had deleted my entry. SMile! That'll teach me to pay attention.

Congratulations to the winner. Great image

[sheeshkebab]

mr paul shields, i thought the photo of the rose was disqualified for vote rigging? why was it brought back to the contest?

congrats to dewdrop refraction! excellent image!
would you mind sharing your settings? focal length, lens brand, aperture, ISO, etc?

[Paul Shields]

Originally Posted by sheeshkebab

mr paul shields, i thought the photo of the rose was disqualified for vote rigging? why was it brought back to the contest?

I've been in contact with that entrant and we compromised on this matter. We're really not out to ban or penalise people if they have a genuine reason for the voting irregularities, no matter how misguided it may be.

For future contests that have a reasonable prize we will be imposing a restriction that only those with a certain amount of posts can vote. We really didn't want to do this originally, but it's the only way to prevent such irregularities in the future.

Anyway, let's not dwell on the negative stuff. The winning image was outstanding and we should all give credit to Brian (LordV) for his work.