Sept/Oct 2013 Picture of the Month

Finnegan · 09-30-2013, 01:39 AM

This month (September) completely got away from me. So, September and October will be combined into a single contest. The deadline is 6PM PDT on October 13 (now extended to October 27).

The POTM seen some requirement changes based on input and refinements by POTM participants over the past few months. The objective of these changes are to improve the picture quality (larger size, decrease compression issues).

Picture dimensions have been revised to a max of 1024x768 (filesize of up to 900kb using JPG). Pictures can use smaller edge sizes, this is simply the maximum size.

JPG (not JPEG) format only (the Forum does not support large filesizes for JPEG, and compresses data, which reduces quality). This means that the file extension should show as .jpg.

Reminder: It's the submitters' responsibility to ensure submissions are within the max dimensions and in the correct format.

Photo Submission Requirements

Send photos via email to zpostpotm at gmail dot com.
Subject line must have "POTM plus user name". Please tell me who you are so I can credit the photo.
Zpost User name, Year / Engine / and Color in email body
Picture size of max edge size of 1024 x 768
(Photos can be other sizes.)
One picture only
Pictures must be in JPG format - No Bitmap (no JPEG, .bmp, RAW, or whatever)
Max filesize of 900kb (JPG only)
Post count of 50 (or significant contributions to the forum).
Only photos that have not been submitted before (no previously submitted photos).
If you won last month you're not eligible to enter this month so others have a chance.

Picture Editing Resources (thanks to SgtGigglebox)

PicMonkey.com
- Free Web-Based Photo editor. Provides access to simple adjustments (crop, exposure, resizing, etc.) as well an array of filters. No accounts necessary, beginner friendly. Access Page here.

Gimp
- Free Program for Windows, Linux & OSX offering a wide variety of capabilities. Download here.

Windows Photo Gallery -
- Free photo editing application made by Microsoft, providing editing, organizing and social capabilities. Download here.

Picasa
- Free photo editing application made by Google, providing editing, organizing and social capabilities. Download here.

As always, follow good practices and make sure you know to confirm that the download is virus and spyware free (run a scan before installing and when downloading).

FAQ

1) Can we photoshop pictures?

Yes but anything so drastic where the photo just looks unrealistic isn't what this thing is about. Either way, the way I see it is that members will vote based on what they think really captures the essence of the car.

2) Can we submit multiple photos per entry?

No, only one picture per month, but you are allowed to participate in multiple months.

3) Why the post count requirement? Zpost is a forum/community where member participation is encouraged. However, exceptions will be made on case by case basis depending on one's contributions (i.e. technical guides, DIYs, etc.).

Finnegan · 10-19-2013, 07:26 PM

Bumpers!

Extending deadline to 6pm Pacific Time on October 27!

Kgolf31 · 10-20-2013, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Finnegan

Bumpers!

Extending deadline to 6pm Pacific Time on Sept 27!

I'm sure you mean OCT 27th

Submitted Photo

seank · 10-20-2013, 09:54 PM

I thought we already had a winner?

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7403/1...e36914d1_h.jpg

It was unanimous. You can't compete with that. It's a gun at a knife fight.

Finnegan · 10-20-2013, 10:14 PM

LOL

But let's go through the motions! Maybe someone can top it!

seank · 10-20-2013, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Finnegan

LOL

But let's go through the motions! Maybe someone can top it!

What a sick joke. Don't you care about their feelings.

Finnegan · 10-20-2013, 11:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seank

What a sick joke. Don't you care about their feelings.

You kill me man!

Vanne · 10-21-2013, 02:13 AM

When I get my bloody car back, a detail and a photo shoot is next on the agenda..

Nate4641 · 10-21-2013, 05:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seank

I thought we already had a winner?

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7403/1...e36914d1_h.jpg

It was unanimous. You can't compete with that. It's a gun at a knife fight.

I was going to say the same thing. Why kid anyone about having a chance against that?

philjw · 10-21-2013, 05:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seank

I thought we already had a winner?

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7403/1...e36914d1_h.jpg

It was unanimous. You can't compete with that. It's a gun at a knife fight.

Agreed. Game over. Currently set as the desktop background on my computer.

krusty · 10-21-2013, 08:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seank

I thought we already had a winner?

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7403/1...e36914d1_h.jpg

It was unanimous. You can't compete with that. It's a gun at a knife fight.

Superb - where was that posted? I missed it.

Finnegan · 10-23-2013, 07:25 PM

Reminder, submissions are due Sunday, October 27 6 PM Pacific Time.

As far as that shot, the shot owner has to actually submit it. Where's the OP? I don't mind PM them to get their permission to submit if for them, but I'm not just grabbing someone's photo and submitting it. Wouldn't be fair to other entries nor to them (feel I should ask permission before entering something that's not mine in a contest).

Finnegan · 10-26-2013, 12:41 PM

Bump!

gtMc · 10-27-2013, 07:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seank

I thought we already had a winner?

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7403/1...e36914d1_h.jpg

It was unanimous. You can't compete with that. It's a gun at a knife fight.

Will try to get one in today as well, but yeah, this shot here really is incredible! I didn't see the orig posting, so if I had to get, I'd say that is dubsesd....?

edit: yea just found his thread, 'all rigged up'. duh of course it was! I get captain obvious award for that one. sheesh...

krusty · 10-27-2013, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seank

I thought we already had a winner?

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7403/1...e36914d1_h.jpg

I think it might be even better if the left hand side (where another car appears in a blur) was cropped off.

dubsesd · 11-03-2013, 08:39 PM

i agree

SaintOtis12 · 08-03-2023, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Finnegan

This month (September) completely got away from me. So, September and October will be combined into a single contest. The deadline is 6PM PDT on October 13 (now extended to October 27).

The POTM seen some requirement changes based on input and refinements by POTM participants over the past few months. The objective of these changes are to improve the picture quality (larger size, decrease compression issues).

Picture dimensions have been revised to a max of 1024x768 (filesize of up to 900kb using JPG). Pictures can use smaller edge sizes, this is simply the maximum size.

JPG (not JPEG) format only (the Forum does not support large filesizes for JPEG, and compresses data, which reduces quality). This means that the file extension should show as .jpg.

Reminder: It's the submitters' responsibility to ensure submissions are within the max dimensions and in the correct format.

Photo Submission Requirements

Send photos via email to zpostpotm at gmail dot com.
Subject line must have "POTM plus user name". Please tell me who you are so I can credit the photo.
Zpost User name, Year / Engine / and Color in email body
Picture size of max edge size of 1024 x 768
(Photos can be other sizes.)
One picture only
Pictures must be in JPG format - No Bitmap (no JPEG, .bmp, RAW, or whatever)
Max filesize of 900kb (JPG only)
Post count of 50 (or significant contributions to the forum).
Only photos that have not been submitted before (no previously submitted photos).
If you won last month you're not eligible to enter this month so others have a chance.

Picture Editing Resources (thanks to SgtGigglebox)

PicMonkey.com
- Free Web-Based Photo editor. Provides access to simple adjustments (crop, exposure, resizing, etc.) as well an array of filters. No accounts necessary, beginner friendly. Access Page here.

Gimp Minesweeper
- Free Program for Windows, Linux & OSX offering a wide variety of capabilities. Download here.

Windows Photo Gallery -
- Free photo editing application made by Microsoft, providing editing, organizing and social capabilities. Download here.

Picasa
- Free photo editing application made by Google, providing editing, organizing and social capabilities. Download here.

As always, follow good practices and make sure you know to confirm that the download is virus and spyware free (run a scan before installing and when downloading).

FAQ

1) Can we photoshop pictures?

Yes but anything so drastic where the photo just looks unrealistic isn't what this thing is about. Either way, the way I see it is that members will vote based on what they think really captures the essence of the car.

2) Can we submit multiple photos per entry?

No, only one picture per month, but you are allowed to participate in multiple months.

3) Why the post count requirement? Zpost is a forum/community where member participation is encouraged. However, exceptions will be made on case by case basis depending on one's contributions (i.e. technical guides, DIYs, etc.).

Can't believe I missed this fun contest!

3002 tii · 08-04-2023, 07:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SaintOtis12

Can't believe I missed this fun contest!

Did you even own a Z 10 years ago?

Emmrbee · 08-04-2023, 10:18 AM

There’s been a few trolls on this site lately

09-30-2013, 01:39 AM	#1
Finnegan Dog Listener 703 Rep 7,850 Posts Drives: Z4M/. Z3M, E36/46 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Teaching the dog to slalom iTrader: (22)	Sept/Oct 2013 Picture of the Month - Extended! Due October 27 This month (September) completely got away from me. So, September and October will be combined into a single contest. The deadline is 6PM PDT on October 13 (now extended to October 27). The POTM seen some requirement changes based on input and refinements by POTM participants over the past few months. The objective of these changes are to improve the picture quality (larger size, decrease compression issues). Picture dimensions have been revised to a max of 1024x768 (filesize of up to 900kb using JPG). Pictures can use smaller edge sizes, this is simply the maximum size. JPG (not JPEG) format only (the Forum does not support large filesizes for JPEG, and compresses data, which reduces quality). This means that the file extension should show as .jpg. Reminder: It's the submitters' responsibility to ensure submissions are within the max dimensions and in the correct format. Photo Submission Requirements Send photos via email to zpostpotm at gmail dot com. Subject line must have "POTM plus user name". Please tell me who you are so I can credit the photo. Zpost User name, Year / Engine / and Color in email body Picture size of max edge size of 1024 x 768 (Photos can be other sizes.) One picture only Pictures must be in JPG format - No Bitmap (no JPEG, .bmp, RAW, or whatever) Max filesize of 900kb (JPG only) Post count of 50 (or significant contributions to the forum). Only photos that have not been submitted before (no previously submitted photos). If you won last month you're not eligible to enter this month so others have a chance. Picture Editing Resources (thanks to SgtGigglebox) PicMonkey.com - Free Web-Based Photo editor. Provides access to simple adjustments (crop, exposure, resizing, etc.) as well an array of filters. No accounts necessary, beginner friendly. Access Page here. Gimp - Free Program for Windows, Linux & OSX offering a wide variety of capabilities. Download here. Windows Photo Gallery - - Free photo editing application made by Microsoft, providing editing, organizing and social capabilities. Download here. Picasa - Free photo editing application made by Google, providing editing, organizing and social capabilities. Download here. As always, follow good practices and make sure you know to confirm that the download is virus and spyware free (run a scan before installing and when downloading). FAQ 1) Can we photoshop pictures? Yes but anything so drastic where the photo just looks unrealistic isn't what this thing is about. Either way, the way I see it is that members will vote based on what they think really captures the essence of the car. 2) Can we submit multiple photos per entry? No, only one picture per month, but you are allowed to participate in multiple months. 3) Why the post count requirement? Zpost is a forum/community where member participation is encouraged. However, exceptions will be made on case by case basis depending on one's contributions (i.e. technical guides, DIYs, etc.). Last edited by Finnegan; 10-23-2013 at 07:26 PM..
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Finnegan Dog Listener 703 Rep 7,850 Posts Drives: Z4M/. Z3M, E36/46 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Teaching the dog to slalom iTrader: (22)	Bumpers! Extending deadline to 6pm Pacific Time on October 27! Last edited by Finnegan; 10-23-2013 at 07:22 PM..
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seank enthusiast 48 Rep 1,695 Posts Drives: e30 m3,e90 wagon,sprinter,z4m Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: sacramento, ca iTrader: (4)	I thought we already had a winner? http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7403/1...e36914d1_h.jpg It was unanimous. You can't compete with that. It's a gun at a knife fight. Last edited by seank; 10-20-2013 at 10:01 PM..
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Finnegan Dog Listener 703 Rep 7,850 Posts Drives: Z4M/. Z3M, E36/46 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Teaching the dog to slalom iTrader: (22)	LOL But let's go through the motions! Maybe someone can top it!
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Vanne Down Under!! 1621 Rep 4,294 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4MC Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Dubai iTrader: (4)	When I get my bloody car back, a detail and a photo shoot is next on the agenda..
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Finnegan Dog Listener 703 Rep 7,850 Posts Drives: Z4M/. Z3M, E36/46 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Teaching the dog to slalom iTrader: (22)	Reminder, submissions are due Sunday, October 27 6 PM Pacific Time. As far as that shot, the shot owner has to actually submit it. Where's the OP? I don't mind PM them to get their permission to submit if for them, but I'm not just grabbing someone's photo and submitting it. Wouldn't be fair to other entries nor to them (feel I should ask permission before entering something that's not mine in a contest).
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Finnegan Dog Listener 703 Rep 7,850 Posts Drives: Z4M/. Z3M, E36/46 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Teaching the dog to slalom iTrader: (22)	Bump!
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