Crestock giving away big prizes

leaf

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« on: April 24, 2007, 02:34 »

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For anyone who likes contests, this one might be a good one to enter as there is a LOT less submitters on crestock than on other sites.

CONTEST

prizes: Leica D-lux 3, NIKON D40x + ADOBE PHOTOSHOP CS3, CANON EOS-1Ds MARK II

I wouldn't mind any of those.


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Freezingpictures

« Reply #1 on: April 24, 2007, 03:18 »

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Great! Thanx for the link! I need a new camera Wink

I just submitted my new Penguin image Grin


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snem

« Reply #2 on: April 24, 2007, 04:46 »

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Lets take a look! thanks!


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Freezingpictures

« Reply #3 on: April 24, 2007, 04:57 »

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Oh nooo, there are themes, I have not seen that..
A penguin does not fit anywhere..


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snem

« Reply #4 on: April 24, 2007, 05:22 »

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Maybe a penguin falling from an iceberg for the canon 1ds? :-D


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kosmikkreeper

« Reply #5 on: April 24, 2007, 06:50 »

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Yeah! I submited one for contest 1 and I have one for contest 3. Woohoo!

Any of you selling images there? Is it worth it?


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sharply_done

« Reply #6 on: April 24, 2007, 08:36 »

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kosmikkreeper: I joined Crestock last summer - it was the first agency I joined. They rejected > 50% of my submissions, but I persevered and stuck with it, despite having only a handful of 25c sales. On a lark, I posted a few shots to IS in mid-November. It only took a few IS days to surpass months of Crestock, and I began looking at microstock seriously. I was surprised to see it as an "up and comer" here.

Needless to say, I no longer upload to Crestock. As leaf hinted, I don't think many do anymore, which goes a long way in explaining why they are offering such prizes.


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ManicBlu

« Reply #7 on: April 24, 2007, 15:22 »

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I have 50+ images there with only 4 sales but I like the site layout and as long as they keep trying I'm going to stick with them. It's a great looking site and if they are able at some time in the future to find their groove I'm going to be there. It doesn't take long for me to upload a couple of images to them at the same time I'm uploading to my other sites. The rejections no longer bother me. I look at Crestock as a challenge. I'm certainly going to try for that Canon although I don't know a thing about shooting speed shots. I guess I'm about to learn.


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Bateleur

« Reply #8 on: May 03, 2007, 00:36 »

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Has anyone entered for the first round of this competition? The theme is 'The Meaning of Life'. That's a tough challenge. Is it a bowl of cherries? ... a pathless wood? ... a gamble ... an incurable disease?

Can you post the link to your entry so we can see your interpretation? And maybe discover the meaning after all Grin

I've just entered and my effort can be seen here ...

http://www.crestock.com/blog/photography/contest2007/entry.aspx?id=1634

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Freezingpictures

« Reply #9 on: May 03, 2007, 00:40 »

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Thats a great and fitting image Bateleur! I uploaded a penguin image, but that was, before I read the theme Undecided


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Bateleur

« Reply #10 on: May 03, 2007, 00:43 »

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Quote from: Freezingpictures on May 03, 2007, 00:40

I uploaded a penguin image, but that was, before I read the theme Undecided

Oooops! Bad luck. They won't let you change your entry, will they. Better luck with the next rounds ... Sexy and Speed Grin


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leaf

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« Reply #11 on: May 03, 2007, 01:00 »

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i have one for speed but i don't think one for this round.. i should really enter SOMETHING though :S


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Lizard

« Reply #12 on: May 03, 2007, 07:41 »

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Great photo Bateleur.

I entered the first round and I have one for speed , and I think I will skip sexy.

If someone wants to see my first round entry...

http://www.crestock.com/blog/photography/contest2007/entry.aspx?id=558


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Bateleur

« Reply #13 on: May 03, 2007, 16:52 »

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Nice one Lizard. The light's amazing, streaming in through that window.

Good luck with it!


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madelaide

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« Reply #14 on: May 04, 2007, 16:18 »

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How are winners going to be picked? Popular judgement only?

If so, we should team up, voting in each other's pics.

I haven't submitted anything yet. I must see if I have something valid. Unfortunately I'll be away during the 3rd round.

Regards,
Adelaide


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stokfoto

« Reply #15 on: May 06, 2007, 15:20 »

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just signed up and submited my photo to the contest and uploading more photos to give crstock a try lets see what will happen,I konw a lot of people complaining about rejections and low sales but I am curious to see what will happen


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hospitalera

« Reply #16 on: May 07, 2007, 08:25 »

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Here my submission: http://www.crestock.com/blog/photography/contest2007/entry.aspx?id=1953 In case somebody wants to vote for it - feel welcome, but no more insulting comments please, some constructive critic instead is fine with me! SY


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Bateleur

« Reply #17 on: May 07, 2007, 11:03 »

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It's a shame about the insulting comments, Hospitalera. After all, what Crestock is running is a photo contest, not a religious forum or a slanging match. Take no notice of the comments ... you've got great lighting in the picture, brings out the texture marvellously. And that what matters here.

I'm afraid that, though I've entered, I'm a bit sceptical about the voting process. There are some really great photos entered ... including mine Wink

(don't forget I'm biased when I say that).

But the one that seems to be streaking into the lead at the moment is, in my opinion, nothing special. Just about the whole of the bottom half of the image is wasted space with a jumble of under-exposed railings or something. And the two figures (two?) ... if there wasn't the caption they could be anything. (Base of a lamp-post?)

There are a lot of other images that are way, way better, but this one is streaking ahead with votes, and comments.

I suspect a bit of fiddling going on, and am not optimistic about the result. Cry


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hospitalera

« Reply #18 on: May 07, 2007, 11:10 »

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Thanks Bateleur for the nice words, I must say it was a slap in the face as I saw the first comment. The theme is "The meaning of Life", and I would have expected everybody to respect other peoples view... Regarding the voting, I just got this email from Crestock and the list is already reduced to <1000.

"Dear Crestock Contest Contributor,

Submissions for round 1 of our photography contest are now closed, with an incredible 1700 entries.
As many contest contributors have already commented, it is highly problematic to ensure equal exposure with this number of photos entered. It is simply unrealistic to expect that most people will take time to look through even half of the submitted photos in order to cast their votes.

In consultation with our judges we have therefore found it necessary to put the entries in round 1 through a pre-voting selection process to avoid a situation which encourages various types of manipulations in order to gain added exposure for your image in the overwhelming mass of images. This in accordance with point 2 of the contest rules, which states that 'all entries must relate to the theme of the contest round', and point 18, which states that 'we reserve the right to adjust the contest proceedings if necessary to ensure a fair contest'. The theme for round 1 was particularly broad, so the selection process has favoured entries that address the theme in a creative and visually exciting manner, and will result in an edited Top Entries list of approximately 500 entries.

While some of you will be disappointed to find that you are not included on this Top Entries list, we are sure most of you will appreciate us taking this step in order to ensure the integrity of the contest.

Round 1 of the contest is now open for voting and you can also submit your photo to round 2, where the theme is 'Feeling Sexy?'

Thanks to everyone who participated in round 1 and good luck in the coming rounds of contest,
The Crestock Team "

Let's see how it goes... SY


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hospitalera

« Reply #19 on: May 07, 2007, 13:52 »

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Wow-Wow-Wow, I made it in the pre-selection round! My chances to win the nice Leica are 1:490, not bad ;-) BUT I must admit there is some strong competion around! Anybody else still in? SY


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stokfoto

« Reply #20 on: May 07, 2007, 15:57 »

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reducing the number of entries was a good idea I think,IMO they could even go further and reduce it to 200 or even 100 .
and about voting,you know main point of the contest is publicity,which I think has been successful so far.I too signed up and uploaded some photos:) and public votes is a part of it but I'd like the main decision to be taken by a professional jury(I hope this is the case)and decision shouldn't depend on public votes,which can simply be missused.since it not like political election, winner should be choosen by professionals,IMAO
good luck everyone who entered!
edit:it says in the conditions winners will be pick by %50public votes and %50jurry.


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litifeta

« Reply #21 on: May 07, 2007, 17:20 »

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are penguins birds or mammals?


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hospitalera

« Reply #22 on: May 07, 2007, 17:27 »

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Penguins (order Sphenisciformes, family Spheniscidae) are a group of aquatic, flightless birds living almost exclusively in the Southern Hemisphere. SY

But before you get impressed... The definition is from my good old friend wikipedia Grin