Are there more than two pictures on the new calendar, that a judge entered?
You wouldnt enter a picture you did not think was good enough to be on the calendar.
I think it would be way better, if we are to use this method next year, for all judges to have no entries, and yes i will offer myself
as a judge. but even at then the judges here (including me) are probably older members to the forum, so most of them are very familiar with some of the photography of some of the members , so that would still be unfair.
No One Should Judge a Competition They Are Entering. Right ?? anybody?
So im hoping next year we can cut out the judge panel and , we will all get to see all entries and pick from them , there are more than a few people here that can pick out high quality pictures.
As far as the new calendar being the best , YES the best cover in three years, but i doubt the the interior is going to over whelm the other two.
I like to see plants more isolated, white or other solid color backgrounds, that is why I entered what I entered. And why that is why i would have chosen from those types of pictures.
Yes it is just my opinion , but there should not be more than one picture, for each member on a calendar, i know there is some very beautiful photography on this calendar, but there were other entries just as nice.
I like the natural settings , but more variety next time please.
again thank you very much ampirion for your very hard work on the calendar, I do realize I could not even begin to take this project on i hope you are getting a little compensation for you efforts, it does look great.
and please dont take this personally, im just looking for a fairer way for next year.
I have read every word here, and am very sorry, to all involved in this.
You dont need to defend yourself you really did a great job.