Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/11/02

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Subject: [Leica] Re: Lug Contest Themes...
From: firkin at ncable.net.au (Alastair Firkin)
Date: Thu Nov 2 19:39:37 2006
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To add to the just thoughts, on LUG prints, we have time around: one round
theme, one round themeless. Works pretty well and allows for a combination
of directed creative challenge and unguided and bridled enthusiasm: After
all, how will we ever get goth gurls involved ;-)

> Most contests I've seen have either have a theme or
> categories (people, landscapes, nature, phojo, fine art,
> etc). with an overall best photo as winner.
>
> Given the small size (so far) of the LUG competition, we
> should probably opt for the monthly theme style for simplicity.
> I feel some thought should go into theme selection,  however,
> instead of just the usual "kids, "pets" etc.  I'm not sure what
> Brian meant by being too "restrictive".  As Tina said, it gives
> us a focus.  Also, it might increase participation if a theme
> list was published in advance for the year...just thoughts!
>
> Montie
> -----------------------------
>
>>Me, too.  I haven't had time to enter anything yet, but I'd like to
> have a focus when I do.
>
> Tina
>
> At 05:31 AM 11/2/2006, you wrote:
>>Count me in to that minority...
>>Didier
>>
>>
>> >Am I in a minority to think that the theme helps both focus the
>> >entrants and make life easier for the judges?
>
>
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