kevinrstruck
26th March 2003, 14:55
This forum is to get the creative juices flowing. We are looking for people to submit challenges to other members of the site as often as they wish.
An example of a challenge may be "Still Life".
A Sample Challenge is included on this Forum.
Q. How do I create a challenge?
A. Start a new thread. The Title should be the title of your Challenge.
Q. What are the rules for submitting a answer to a challenge
A.
Photographs must follow these standards for submission:
File Format: JPEG (.jpg) or GIF
File Size: No larger than 150 kb.
Dimension: No dimension may be shorter than 160 pixels or longer than 640 pixels.
Exposure Date: Your photograph must be taken within the submission dates for the challenge unless otherwise specified
Image Modification and Content Rules
Any modification done inside the digital camera itself is considered acceptable for challenge submission.
Post-shot Adjustments may be made to your image in a photo editing program, so long as the modification is applied to the whole image. This includes levels, b&w conversion, hue/saturation, sizing/rotating, curves and cropping (or their non-Photoshop equivalents). The use of certain editing and adjustment tools is restricted or prohibited as outlined below.
Filters: The use of filters (or non-Photoshop equivalent) is strictly limited. Any filter or stand-alone utility designed and used to preserve the integrity of the image and/or reduce the effects of noise, scratches, etc, are permitted. These include but are not limited to the Sharpen, Unsharp Mask, and Dust & Scratches filters, and standalone image cleanup utilities such as NeatImage. However, no effects filters may be applied to your image, with the exception of Noise and Gaussian blur, the two of which are allowed. Any filter permitted by this rule must be applied uniformly to the entire image. Selective application of the filter is prohibited.
Text: No text may be added to your submission.
Layers: Only adjustment layers may be used, and the layer must be applied in normal mode. All other types of layers and all other blending methods (modes) are prohibited. Layers may not be used to apply a prohibited effect to an image.
Borders: Your submission may include a border, but the border may not contain any text, clip art, photographs, or other artwork.
Subject matter must comply with THEPHOTOSTATION.NET Terms of Use. The following are additional restrictions oh subject matter:
Artwork. Literal photographic representations of the entirety of existing works of art (including your own) are not considered acceptable submissions, however creative depictions or interpretations are permissible. This includes, but is not limited to paintings, sculptures, photographs, drawings, and computer artwork.
Nudity. Nudity is an acceptable form of art on this site. Photographs may not, however, show any acts of sex. Nudity should be presented in a tasteful manner.
Disqualification
If the validity of your submitted photograph comes into question, you may be asked to submit your original, unmodified photograph and steps to recreate your submitted photograph from your original photograph. This original photograph must contain valid, unaltered EXIF data. If you are unable to produce your original photo under these circumstances, your photograph will be disqualified. A photograph may only be used once per challenge, even if it is cropped or altered differently. Duplicate photos will be disqualified. A person may only hold one site account and may submit only one photograph per challenge.
Any registered user may recommend a submission for disqualification if he or she feels that submission has violated a rule. In order to allow sufficient time for research, disqualification requests should be submitted as soon as the voter becomes aware of a potential rule violation.
Every once in a while, a SITE Challenge will be issued by the Site Admins which may include prizes for the individual winners.
An example of a challenge may be "Still Life".
A Sample Challenge is included on this Forum.
Q. How do I create a challenge?
A. Start a new thread. The Title should be the title of your Challenge.
Q. What are the rules for submitting a answer to a challenge
A.
Photographs must follow these standards for submission:
File Format: JPEG (.jpg) or GIF
File Size: No larger than 150 kb.
Dimension: No dimension may be shorter than 160 pixels or longer than 640 pixels.
Exposure Date: Your photograph must be taken within the submission dates for the challenge unless otherwise specified
Image Modification and Content Rules
Any modification done inside the digital camera itself is considered acceptable for challenge submission.
Post-shot Adjustments may be made to your image in a photo editing program, so long as the modification is applied to the whole image. This includes levels, b&w conversion, hue/saturation, sizing/rotating, curves and cropping (or their non-Photoshop equivalents). The use of certain editing and adjustment tools is restricted or prohibited as outlined below.
Filters: The use of filters (or non-Photoshop equivalent) is strictly limited. Any filter or stand-alone utility designed and used to preserve the integrity of the image and/or reduce the effects of noise, scratches, etc, are permitted. These include but are not limited to the Sharpen, Unsharp Mask, and Dust & Scratches filters, and standalone image cleanup utilities such as NeatImage. However, no effects filters may be applied to your image, with the exception of Noise and Gaussian blur, the two of which are allowed. Any filter permitted by this rule must be applied uniformly to the entire image. Selective application of the filter is prohibited.
Text: No text may be added to your submission.
Layers: Only adjustment layers may be used, and the layer must be applied in normal mode. All other types of layers and all other blending methods (modes) are prohibited. Layers may not be used to apply a prohibited effect to an image.
Borders: Your submission may include a border, but the border may not contain any text, clip art, photographs, or other artwork.
Subject matter must comply with THEPHOTOSTATION.NET Terms of Use. The following are additional restrictions oh subject matter:
Artwork. Literal photographic representations of the entirety of existing works of art (including your own) are not considered acceptable submissions, however creative depictions or interpretations are permissible. This includes, but is not limited to paintings, sculptures, photographs, drawings, and computer artwork.
Nudity. Nudity is an acceptable form of art on this site. Photographs may not, however, show any acts of sex. Nudity should be presented in a tasteful manner.
Disqualification
If the validity of your submitted photograph comes into question, you may be asked to submit your original, unmodified photograph and steps to recreate your submitted photograph from your original photograph. This original photograph must contain valid, unaltered EXIF data. If you are unable to produce your original photo under these circumstances, your photograph will be disqualified. A photograph may only be used once per challenge, even if it is cropped or altered differently. Duplicate photos will be disqualified. A person may only hold one site account and may submit only one photograph per challenge.
Any registered user may recommend a submission for disqualification if he or she feels that submission has violated a rule. In order to allow sufficient time for research, disqualification requests should be submitted as soon as the voter becomes aware of a potential rule violation.
Every once in a while, a SITE Challenge will be issued by the Site Admins which may include prizes for the individual winners.