The NGF is holding a photographic competition for the second time - a great chance for you to get snapping and enter.
Due to hosting issues, the competition will not open until the transfer to the new host has been made (estimated 1st May) and only then will the relevant galleries be created for you to upload your entries to.The prize will be a 'virtual' prize entered against your name on the forum so it will reside with you until the next one and let the N gauge world know you are an expert with your camera. We are pleased to announce that Steve Flint, editor of Railway Modeller, will be the sole and final judge of the competition, but there are rules to be strictly observed please.
Rules
1.Photos must be railway or model railway related (there are separate boards in the media file)
2.Photos must be your own work.
3.There is a strict limit of 2 photos per person (if more are posted the post will be deleted and you will have to resubmit)
4.Photos must not exceed 500kb.
5.A 12 word allowance is given for type of camera used, date photo taken and location
6.No comments about the photos can be accepted from other members (they will be deleted!)
7. Closing date is 31st July 2014
Please remember the photo itself is being judged and not the subject.
How to enter
Ensure that your photographs are less than 500kb in size. Photographs will not load if the size is bigger
There are two galleries - one for Model Railway photos and the other for Real Railway photos. Ensure you upload your photo to the correct gallery. Enter brief details about the camera and date and location into the description box (about 12 words or less)
If you need help with picture resizing or uploading to the gallery then consult our Help Pages
Sorry about not allowing comments but we need clear boards for Steve to be able to look at so as to make his job as easy as possible :thankyousign:
Most of all - enjoy!
:photospleasesign: :thankyousign:
Mick, can you just refresh my memory, who won last year?
Hi Malc,
Please see reply #53 in the 2013 competition thread for all the results of the last one
where about are the galleries? can only see last years.
Alex
Hi Alex,
We were waiting for the host changeover before adding the galleries and this only occurred yesterday so rest assured they won't be long in being added :thumbsup:
Quote from: Malc on April 30, 2014, 04:59:17 PM
Mick, can you just refresh my memory, who won last year?
Me
Yep - d-a-n won the Real Railway section of the 2013 competition.
If you click on the icon fourth from the left under his avatar you will then see the award.
Go for it, folks! :D
Hi Everyone :wave:
The galleries are now to be found in the media section so when you think you have your entries ready (no more than 2 per person over the 2 galleries!) feel free to post them in the relevant gallery. Entries must be limited to still photographs - for full rules please see the OP and, if you have any questions, drop me a PM please.
I'd suggest you only post your entries when you're sure it/they have a chance of winning ;)
Real Railways
http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=media;sa=album;in=863 (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=media;sa=album;in=863)
Model Railways
http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=media;sa=album;in=862 (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=media;sa=album;in=862)
Good luck :)
:bump:
I know the deadline is 31st July, but we only have 4 entries in the model railway section and none in the real railway section, despite seeing folks have been out and about to steam/diesel galas etc.
Come on, folks. :photospleasesign:
:thankyousign:
Hi,
Can you confirm the number of photos per person. Is it two in total or two per gallery?
Alex :wave:
Quote from: Alex on June 23, 2014, 07:54:34 PM
Hi,
Can you confirm the number of photos per person. Is it two in total or two per gallery?
Alex :wave:
It is two in total Alex ;)
cheers John.
Don't worry Mick mine are coming (I upgraded meself to 1st class on the Festiniog, remember)... I just haven't got round to putting them on my computer yet!
I have put one on real railway hope to get another from the watercress line near ish to where i live soon
Hi, I have added one to real railways, still thinking about the other
Graham
I've thrown a couple in the real railways section.
I've thrown in a couple in the model railways section to encourage others to do similar.
Even though I got some great shots on the Festiniog, I am so impressed with my Wigan show Deltic, I've submitted two into the model section!!
Festiniog coming soon in a Bealman adventure..... :D :sleep: :sleep:
George
Just added two of mine to the modelling section.
;)
Just added one to the 'Real Section' - not done much 'pretty' modeling this year, but I have been to loads of railways these last few months, enjoying the sunshine, a few beers ( :beers:) and taking photo's :camera:....
Still got the little trains of Wales to do yet, but thats not till September.
I have a couple in the 'Real Railways' section, from my recent visits to the SVR and Isle of Man...
Only 6 more days for entries, folks.
I'm hoping to get a Model Railway shot tomorrow at the Stoke Show :D
Stupid question, how do I resize my photo so it will let me upload it into the sections?
Do you have any picture editing software on your computer?
Paint will let you resize your pictures ;)
cheers John.
Quote from: Danfilm007 on July 26, 2014, 12:28:55 PM
Stupid question, how do I resize my photo so it will let me upload it into the sections?
If you don't have any photo editing software, try uploading it to something like Farcebook. Then it will automatically be compressed for you. Download that version and then upload it here.
Or are you talking memory size? I have to use an optimizer program to get any pics off my SLR onto the forum.
I'll get it uploaded to something - my SLR likes big pics
Entry submitted
Quote from: Danfilm007 on July 26, 2014, 01:02:55 PM
Entry submitted
:claphappy: :claphappy: :claphappy: :claphappy: :claphappy: :claphappy:
Quote from: Danfilm007 on July 26, 2014, 12:28:55 PM
Stupid question, how do I resize my photo so it will let me upload it into the sections?
For those M$ Widnows [
sic] users amongst us:
1) Load picture in Picture Viewer (double click on the picture thumbnail and it should open in Picture Viewer as default).
2) Click on 'Paint' in the 'Open' menu at the top of the page.
3) Paint will open, click on 'Resize' in the toolbar at the top.
4) Make sure 'Maintain aspect ratio' box is ticked. Change either the horizontal or vertical percentage (the other one will change automatically). The percentage you want will depend on the original size of the picture, so a bit of trial and error will be needed as Paint will not easily tell you what the bytesize of the picture is until you save it (see 6)).
5) Save the picture under another name (so you don't overwrite the original sized picture).
6) Check in Paint Menu/Properties to see what the bytesize is now ('Size on Disk'). If you need to reduce more, then undo the resize and use a smaller percentage number then resave.
7) Once you're happy with the picture as it is now, and it meets the size restriction, upload the new version of the picture to Tank's album.
Does the model railway picture have to be N? I know its the NGF but...
Entries submitted... fingers crossed!
Quote from: Mr chapman on July 29, 2014, 03:05:48 PM
Does the model railway picture have to be N? I know its the NGF but...
It doesn't have to be N (but of course we prefer that)
It's the photo which is being judged, not the gauge :thumbsup:
Just 2 and a bit days to go now, folks.
Please remember only 2 entries per person total, not per section :no:
We'll be locking the sections down on the morning of 1st August and then your photo's fate will be in the hands of our esteemed judge, Steve Flint, editor of Railway Modeller magazine.
One entry in each - fingers crossed!
I'm evidently as thick as the proverbial two planks, 'cos everyone-else has apparently submitted their entries successfully, but try as I may, I cannot find any place to place my photo. I've read and re-read the instruction and checked the galleries for 'something' (without knowing what I am looking for BTW), but exactly WHERE do I place the two 'layout' images I want to submit?
Thanks.
If you go to 'Albums' in the Media section, you will see a folder 'Photographic Competition 2014 - Model Railways'.
Bealman:
Thank You; much appreciated.
Mods / admins:
I have entered two images in the Photographic Competition 2014, but for unknown reasons could not initially see either of them. AFAIK the image size was in conformance with what was required by the software. An attempt to resubmit has left me with one image (The Trammer within the Poppett Head) visible and two images as 'blind/ blank squares. Evidently others of the membership can however see these 'blind' images. I unfortunately am unable to delete the 'blind' images to start-over, so can you please delete the duplicated image and advise if I need to re-submit the other one.
Sorry about that; not sure why / how it has occurred.
Hoping that you can help, and thanks in advance.
Are we still adhering strictly to the one picture per category? I think there's still some confusion there.
Quote from: scottmitchell74 on July 31, 2014, 12:15:26 AM
Are we still adhering strictly to the one picture per category? I think there's still some confusion there.
You may have two in the same category if you wish.
However, you may not have two in each category.
cheers John.
Apologies if this has been mentioned elsewhere....but is there a date for the announcement of the winner?
As soon as the closing date was reached, access details were sent to Steve Flint but he's been a way for a few days so probably has a lot to catch up on work-wise.
I'm hoping we'll have the decisions by the end of this month.
OK Folks,
The results are through from Steve Flint (comments are his) as follows:-
Real Railways
Winner
87002 and 87001 at Stafford entered by Tutenkamunsleeping
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/43/thumb_14315.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=14315)
This is both colourful and striking, good traditional railway composition.
Highly Commended
Strathspey Railroad August 2000 entered by Keerout
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/44/thumb_13586.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=13586)
An unusual viewpoint and composition on a heritage railway, where getting an original shot or angle is often hard to achieve.
Model Railways
Winner
86436 approaching Kirkholme with the mail entered by SD35
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/45/thumb_13493.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=13493)
Although the photo is technically weak (ie lacking in depth of field), this eye-catching and life-like composition for a model train in action makes for a great image
Highly Commended
37688 on Bidgebury Gate entered by Russell H
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/43/thumb_14385.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=14385)
Same comments as above really, again thoughtful composition looking down the train pulls it off.
Huge Congratulations to the winners & runners up, and thanks to everyone who took part in this years competition. We hope to run this again next year.
The Winners of each category will have their 'virtual awards' posted next to their avatar as soon as it can be arranged.
Congratulations Russ. Told you it was a good photo ;) Congrats also to Tutenkamunsleeping!
Well done to the winners!
Hearty congratulations to both winners and commiserations to those who were runners up :greatwork:
cheers John.
Well done to the winners, and thanks to all of the folk who entered! :thumbsup: :beers:
George
Thank you to everybody who took part and entered pictures and just sorry you couldn't all be winners, I am sure Steve must have had a difficult job in deciding the winners and runners up, congratulations to you all.
(http://www.kolobok.us/smiles/artists/viannen/viannen_89.gif) (http://www.kolobok.us/smiles/artists/just_cuz/JC_ThankYou.gif)
:-[ :-[
Erm... I'd like to thank my parents, my long-suffering partner, my cat, Dr Dover my proctologist....
Well done to the winners and others mentioned.
There's always next year... :camera:
Quote from: tutenkhamunsleeping on August 29, 2014, 11:53:58 AM
:-[ :-[
Erm... I'd like to thank my parents, my long-suffering partner, my cat, Dr Dover my proctologist....
:laughabovepost: :laughabovepost:
I'm sure Ben will be more lenient with you from now on :D
Well done :claphappy:
Well done to all winners. :claphappy:
Well done to everyone who took part. A very special well done and thank you goes to Newportnobby for organising this once again. :thumbsup:
It serves me right for being on holiday but I completely missed this! Cheers to those who spent time in the organisation of this. :NGaugersRule:
Well deserved winners and well done to everyone who entered. I'm looking forward to the 2015 competition, might have some more scenery in place by then to try and different shots.