2007 318ti.org calendar photos needed [Archive]

1996 328ti

08-20-2006, 02:29 PM

2007 318ti.org calendar photos needed

Rules
2400x 1800 pixels.
1 photo per member.
Each photo will be rated during October. The highest 12 go into the 2007 calendar.
The calendar will be assembled in November. This time ready for Christmas.
Photos previously used are not eligible.
Photos need to depict an E36 Compact.http://www.318ti.org/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=552

2006 Calendar is here (http://www.cafepress.com/shop318ti.39464272).

Kraln

08-20-2006, 03:43 PM

When's the cutoff for being able to update your submission? I want to get a new one in with my new headlights et al...

1996 328ti

08-20-2006, 06:25 PM

When's the cutoff for being able to update your submission? I want to get a new one in with my new headlights et al...I would like to get everyones in by the end of September.
That way it gives use October to vote and November to get it all together in time for the holidays. Last year it was a bit late and we had errors.

TORJTHM

08-20-2006, 08:19 PM

ya i think im going to up date mine ... since iv done alot of work since my last pic ... but that one is my best action shot

lkwd318ti

08-21-2006, 06:54 AM

I know it's one photo per member, but can it be more than one ti (my car and another member's ti?)
thanks :)

-Randy

1996 328ti

08-21-2006, 12:20 PM

I know it's one photo per member, but can it be more than one ti (my car and another member's ti?)
thanks :)

-RandySure. It could be 20, just post your best shot.

vwt3

09-06-2006, 09:55 PM

Used 4meg camera and pictures came out 2272x1704 is that good or need to be bigger ?? Let me Know.

vwt3

vwt3

09-06-2006, 10:01 PM

P.S. Is there a spot just for calendar pictures or just post in gallery with a note for calander picture ???

vwt3

1996 328ti

09-07-2006, 04:49 AM

P.S. Is there a spot just for calendar pictures or just post in gallery with a note for calander picture ???

vwt3

http://www.318ti.org/gallery/uploadphoto.php?cat=552

JPerfect

09-07-2006, 06:56 AM

Oh, I need to hurry up with my photo shoot... damn busyness!

jflip2002

09-07-2006, 07:08 AM

I Cant figure out how to throw mine on there lol. I know itd make it ;)

1996 328ti

09-07-2006, 11:30 AM

I Cant figure out how to throw mine on there lol. I know itd make it ;)If you go to http://www.318ti.org/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=552
do you see the upload link in the upper right?

vwt3

09-07-2006, 06:25 PM

Thanks Steven we are in the running.

vwt3

JedzE36/5

09-07-2006, 08:15 PM

what if b/w now and the cutoff we take a better picture?

1996 328ti

09-08-2006, 12:42 AM

what if b/w now and the cutoff we take a better picture?
I'd like to see everyone who wants a picture to be chosen finish up by the end of the month. Last year it took too long to wrap it up. We (I) had a few mistakes last year.

JedzE36/5

09-09-2006, 08:16 AM

ok b/c i just noticed that i goofed up and the one i submitted has my friend walking in the background. i have an identical shot of the one i sent in except there is no random person walking in the background. could i swap the shots?

SDKmann

09-10-2006, 05:55 PM

Damn, I was hoping to have my car fixed before the deadline. Looks like Ill have to wait until next year.

L84THSKY

09-14-2006, 06:12 PM

I have stayed out of the whole calender thing up to now. My feeling is that no one who was in last years calender, should be in this years. Would you buy any other calender with the same pics from last year?

Sure. It could be 20, just post your best shot.

Variance

09-14-2006, 07:07 PM

Is it okay if the picture has a small watermark in one of the corners? A friend of mine took a shot for me, and I don't feel right using the shot without his studio watermark on it.

1996 328ti

09-15-2006, 01:26 AM

Is it okay if the picture has a small watermark in one of the corners? A friend of mine took a shot for me, and I don't feel right using the shot without his studio watermark on it.Sure. We could also mention, photo by. . . on the photo.

1996 328ti

09-15-2006, 01:27 AM

bmwracerchick

09-15-2006, 03:04 AM

That and its all fair, a lot of people are putting a lot of thought and care into this, like me for example, I was in it last year but this year im working my butt off trying to find a different location, different angle and I just got the angels on the car so thats something I am very happy and proud of. I also love this site so if I make it that is great, my family was so proud last year and thought it was soooo cool, but if I dont make it this year I hope to see some amazing pictures. But its not really fair to say that because someone was in it last year isnt allowed to be in it this year, its all up to the people on the site to vote and choose what they want to see on the calender.

DustenT

09-17-2006, 06:51 PM

my family was so proud last year and thought it was soooo cool,

My fiance, dad, grandparents and I all have a 318ti.org calendar hanging in the office. They all think it's very cool that my car was featured in a calendar too!

I just submitted a pic for the calendar, what do you think?

http://www.318ti.org/gallery/data/552/medium/Autocross_-_September_16_2006_032.jpg

colin26

09-20-2006, 01:52 PM

Really like your photo Dusten. Nice to see a good action shot for a change.

J!m

09-25-2006, 10:34 PM

Hello everyone.

I have to go with an old photo I have (attached). I simply do not have the time to detail and shoot my car before the end of the month. This is just a low-res negative scan with no work done yet. Forgive the low quality.

For print, I typically produce at 200-400 DPI at final size, depending on the magazine. I can provide a full-res photo file once complete; however at 8X10@400DPI the file will be quite large...

This one is not bad, but I'm going to have to spend 10-15 hours on it cleaning it up. The photo attached is for voting purposes only, and once the 'final' is ready, I'll replace this one with the new one.

Enjoy!

bmwracerchick

09-26-2006, 12:27 AM

Mine is posted, I loved my other pictures with the causeway in the BG and the beach but the ti was just too dark, the one I submitted has a nice gloss look and looks aggressive on the calm beach, its just my favorite so I hope you guys enjoy!

J!M the ti is looking so hot, im jealous!

1996 328ti

09-26-2006, 12:46 AM

The photo attached is for voting purposes only, and once the 'final' is ready, I'll replace this one with the new one.The voting is done through the gallery. You need to upload it there.

roadrash

09-26-2006, 02:41 AM

So, um.... is there any chance that the submission deadline could be extended until perhaps midnight of Sunday, Oct. 1 ??? I have a photographer friend who's interested in helping me out, but I doubt we can get together until Sunday. That would also give folks an entire weekend to snap pix.

1996 328ti

09-26-2006, 02:50 AM

Bluebimma

09-26-2006, 03:01 AM

This may be a stupid question, but does it have to be TI Specific. I have a great shot with a ferrari, would that be ok...or is it bmw/Ti only?

roadrash

09-26-2006, 03:18 AM

It will be.
Yay!!! Thanks!!!

A couple of other questions...

Is there any rule stating that the photo has to be taken by the car owner? I didn't notice anything like that. I could take the photos myself, but my friend is a better photographer and this is something that would be good for his portfolio.

Is it OK to include people in the photo? I have a couple of ideas that include people, if I do those, I'll probably go ahead and get a model release form signed.

Thanks!

1996 328ti

09-26-2006, 03:29 AM

This may be a stupid question, but does it have to be TI Specific. I have a great shot with a ferrari, would that be ok...or is it bmw/Ti only?
I'd have to say, ti only. And the photo also must denote that it is a ti.
No front shots. Side, angle or rear.

1996 328ti

09-26-2006, 03:30 AM

Yay!!! Thanks!!!

A couple of other questions...

Is there any rule stating that the photo has to be taken by the car owner? I didn't notice anything like that. I could take the photos myself, but my friend is a better photographer and this is something that would be good for his portfolio.

Is it OK to include people in the photo? I have a couple of ideas that include people, if I do those, I'll probably go ahead and get a model release form signed.

Thanks!People in the photo are fine. I don't care who takes the photo. You can also credit the photo to the photographer.

lkwd318ti

09-26-2006, 04:23 AM

Man...this thread reminds me that I still have to upload one of my pictures haha...

-Randy

1996 328ti

09-26-2006, 04:27 AM

There are some pretty cool photos this year.

Mikel

09-26-2006, 05:04 AM

jflip2002

09-26-2006, 05:17 AM

The upload page was TOO easy to understand, lol. I couldnt find it initially... If it was a snake, it would have bitten me.

1996 328ti

09-26-2006, 12:51 PM

Hmm.. I can't seem to be able to upload a picture to the calendar section.. It doesn't show the calendar section as a place to upload to. :confused: I was just going to add in a photo I took of my car to see if it would make it. It's in my photo gallery as Night_022 right now.

Also, does the photo need to be 2400x1800 or is that the max because the photo gallery seems to reduce the image size anyhow?
I can move your photo to the gallery. Which one?
The gallery software does reduce the image but I believe I can still download the original. Besides, if everyone starts off with a high rez it will be more uniform in the end and I assume people will save the original.

J!m

09-26-2006, 12:51 PM

The voting is done through the gallery. You need to upload it there.

OK. Sorted.:smile:

J!m

09-26-2006, 12:53 PM

J!M the ti is looking so hot, im jealous!

Thanks! You are welcome to come up for a ride any time!:wink:

Philly

09-26-2006, 01:36 PM

http://www.318ti.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=3323&cat=500&ppuser=3354

Could you move mine? I could not find the calendar spot either :confused:

and I wish I had another week, Id have my rims :frown:

1996 328ti

09-26-2006, 06:38 PM

Could you move mine? I could not find the calendar spot either :confused:Done.

Mikel

09-29-2006, 03:27 AM

I can move your photo to the gallery. Which one?
The gallery software does reduce the image but I believe I can still download the original. Besides, if everyone starts off with a high rez it will be more uniform in the end and I assume people will save the original.

http://www.318ti.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=3309&cat=500&ppuser=3311
this one

1996 328ti

09-29-2006, 03:31 AM

http://www.318ti.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=3309&cat=500&ppuser=3311
this one
Done.

Mikel

09-29-2006, 04:39 AM

Done.

Thanks! I should have gave it a better name before I uploaded it.. Oh well, lol.

I noticed that the rules doesn't mention anything about digitally enhancing our photos for the contest. I have some background knowledge on photoshop and was wondering how far are we allowed to enhance our photos?

1996 328ti

09-29-2006, 12:59 PM

Thanks! I should have gave it a better name before I uploaded it.. Oh well, lol.

I noticed that the rules doesn't mention anything about digitally enhancing our photos for the contest. I have some background knowledge on photoshop and was wondering how far are we allowed to enhance our photos?Digital touchups are fine.

/Ada1982 /

09-30-2006, 12:47 AM

I didn't see mine in the Calendar album after upload from your link.:frown:
Counld you help?
http://www.318ti.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=3344&cat=667

Platanos

09-30-2006, 04:43 PM

I can't upload to any of the galleries:?:

I would like submit this picture for the 2007 calendar....

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c158/platanos717/Calendar%20photos/318tichop.jpg

It resides here.... http://s27.photobucket.com/albums/c158/platanos717/Calendar%20photos/?action=view&current=318tichop.jpg&refPage=&imgAnch=imgAnch1

Thank you

bmwracerchick

09-30-2006, 06:09 PM

omg that picture is amazing!!!! perfect fall picture lol

I like the picture in you sig too, we need more action shots, any high resolution of the sig picture platanos?

Platanos

09-30-2006, 06:18 PM

omg that picture is amazing!!!! perfect fall picture lol

I like the picture in you sig too, we need more action shots, any high resolution of the sig picture platanos?

Thank you:wink: I hope Steve sees it and is able to put it in the right section

Yes I have lots of high res http://s27.photobucket.com/albums/c158/platanos717/Calendar%20photos/, but everytime I upload them somewhere it resizes it:confused: I can email it to ya

Bluebimma

09-30-2006, 06:30 PM

Thank you:wink: I hope Steve sees it and is able to put it in the right section

Yes I have lots of high res http://s27.photobucket.com/albums/c158/platanos717/Calendar%20photos/, but everytime I upload them somewhere it resizes it:confused: I can email it to ya

Your car is rediculously nice and the pics are badass *two thumbs up*

Mikel

10-01-2006, 03:56 AM

thats the perfect picture for october in the calendar ;)

Mikel

10-01-2006, 04:00 AM

Digital touchups are fine.

Nice. But where do you set the limit? How about going as far as changing the whole background? Not that I plan to, I'd like to know just for future references.

vwt3

10-01-2006, 03:50 PM

If your picture is selected for calender will we have a discription with picture like who,what where, year,mod's etc???. What is the next step after if your picked??

Thanks,Chris

jflip2002

10-01-2006, 07:08 PM

Your car is rediculously nice and the pics are badass *two thumbs up*

I think the car is nice, and the pic is killer. But I dont think it should be picked because 1, it was obviously dramatically edited. 2, I was looking more at the lake and the tree, as opposed to the actual car. The focus isnt in the right spot.... In my opinion. Though it is a bad ass car, and a very nice pic.

I Think rules should be set for touched up pics. The only thing that should be touched up are very minor things. Id say along the lines of make if you take a pic at an awkward angle, and you photoshop off a glare. Maybe if you have a real high res pic, and you got a piece of bird crap on your windshield you didnt think about before the pic. Something small like that. I Think everything should be untouched after that though. Otherwise I Can take a pic of my car on my sandy driveway, and make it on the beach in Maui.

snwbrdrbum10

10-01-2006, 08:09 PM

I think the car is nice, and the pic is killer. But I dont think it should be picked because 1, it was obviously dramatically edited. 2, I was looking more at the lake and the tree, as opposed to the actual car. The focus isnt in the right spot.... In my opinion. Though it is a bad ass car, and a very nice pic.

I Think rules should be set for touched up pics. The only thing that should be touched up are very minor things. Id say along the lines of make if you take a pic at an awkward angle, and you photoshop off a glare. Maybe if you have a real high res pic, and you got a piece of bird crap on your windshield you didnt think about before the pic. Something small like that. I Think everything should be untouched after that though. Otherwise I Can take a pic of my car on my sandy driveway, and make it on the beach in Maui.

It wasnt too dramatically influenced as you are saying...it's not like he took the pic and then transposed it into another. He just enhanced the color. and why not have an awesome background? Its not like the car isn't in focus, or view. Though it is small, you have to look @ the whole picture. It represents something other than the car too. I love tihs picture. It captivates alot!! I agree for october! and when does the voting start?

Budget M3

10-01-2006, 08:33 PM

jflip2002

10-01-2006, 10:49 PM

I don't really have a dog in this fight (i.e. no picture in the running), but IMHO, the purpose of the calendar is not to "get your car picked", but rather to make a calendar that maximizes enjoyment of the ti for all... I say, let people edit away, and let the votes speak for themselves...

Very good point. IF the rule wasnt stipulated, then it should be fine. Either way, I Wasnt knocking the pic or the car. I Said they both looked great. I just thought it was kinda supposed to be more of a natural, actual pic, and color.

JPerfect

10-01-2006, 11:02 PM

My camera had a losing battle with a river a few months ago, therefore I didn't have a pic this year.

:(

1996 328ti

10-02-2006, 04:02 AM

Nice. But where do you set the limit? How about going as far as changing the whole background? Not that I plan to, I'd like to know just for future references.Everyone rates each photo. The ones with the highest ratings will go into the calendar. Let's not over think this.

If your picture is selected for calender will we have a discription with picture like who,what where, year,mod's etc???. What is the next step after if your picked??

Thanks,Chris
Yes. We will have a month or more to sort it all that out.

Give me a few days to enable the rating system. I just got hom from being away all weekend.

Platanos

10-02-2006, 04:04 AM

Steve, can you move my entry to the correct place?

Thanks

Variance

10-02-2006, 05:50 AM

Steve,
For whatever reason, I can't upload my picture anywhere; not the Calendar gallery nor my member gallery. not sure why it isn't working, but here's a link to the pic: http://www.floridagerman.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10014/calendarpic2.jpg

1996 328ti

10-03-2006, 02:22 AM

Steve, can you move my entry to the correct place?

Thanks

Steve,
For whatever reason, I can't upload my picture anywhere; not the Calendar gallery nor my member gallery. not sure why it isn't working, but here's a link to the pic: http://www.floridagerman.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10014/calendarpic2.jpg
Done. Done.

Platanos

10-03-2006, 02:33 AM

Done. Done.

Wrong picture:biggrin:

I was having trouble uploading to any of the galleries. The picture I wanted to submit is here http://s27.photobucket.com/albums/c158/platanos717/Calendar%20photos/?action=view&current=318tichop.jpg&refPage=&imgAnch=imgAnch1

Thank you

1996 328ti

10-03-2006, 03:02 AM

Wrong picture:biggrin:

I was having trouble uploading to any of the galleries. The picture I wanted to submit is here http://s27.photobucket.com/albums/c158/platanos717/Calendar%20photos/?action=view&current=318tichop.jpg&refPage=&imgAnch=imgAnch1

Thank youDone.

Philly

10-03-2006, 03:16 AM

You do not have permission to view the images in this category.

is all i get :(

Bozola

10-03-2006, 03:16 AM

Any way to have just one page... me thinks page 2 folks like me will not get.... noticed....

http://www.318ti.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=3342&cat=552&limit=recent

:confused: :confused:

Mikel

10-03-2006, 03:20 AM

Go to
http://www.318ti.org/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=552 and rate each photo.
Ties will be broken by either those with the most ratings or some other method.

The easiest way is to go to the 1st photo, rate it and select next image.
The photo gallery doesn't like me.. :frown:

You do not have permission to view the images in this category.

1996 328ti

10-03-2006, 03:23 AM

Any way to have just one page... me thinks page 2 folks like me will not get.... noticed....

http://www.318ti.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=3342&cat=552&limit=recent

:confused: :confused:I can set so more photos are per page but it will be that way for all sections. I'd rather not do that. I'll set it so the photos are random. ;)

The photo gallery doesn't like me.. :frown:
How about now?

Bozola

10-03-2006, 03:28 AM

I can set so more photos are per page but it will be that way for all sections. I'd rather not do that. I'll set it so the photos are random. ;)

How about now?

Perfect.. Thanks!

You might want to start a new thread to get more votes...