Contests - - Aug 05 Discussion Thread - Page 3

chrishoggy · #31 08-04-2005, 05:29 AM

Agree with Gary, voting should stay as it is. No secrets, hidden votes or numbered entries. It's a bit like having a film review, without telling people the name of the film or what you thought of it. I would rather people look at my entry, and say what is wrong with it.
I used a background I made from one of my own photos of the highest motorway point (M62 Saddleworth Moor) in the UK, taken through the window at around 70 mph

. Gary should know it well. I tried to give a longhorn look.

Original:
http://www.chrishoggy.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/original.jpg

Edited version:
http://www.chrishoggy.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/long.jpg

Kraellin · #32 08-04-2005, 07:09 AM

lol on your entry, doug

i'll gives ya $800 for it

Craig

Doug Colwell · #33 08-04-2005, 07:49 AM

Sold!!!!!!

MargaretM · #34 08-04-2005, 07:54 AM

Whoops Kraellin - I think you just bought a virtual car. Happy virtual trails.
Margaret

Doug Colwell · #35 08-04-2005, 08:06 AM

I like the contests the way they were too. A week of hidden votes will mean a week of reduced visits and interest I think. Kraellin, think you'll be happy with the Billy Bob, no Sherriff has ever caught it, but have to admit it doesn't carry much shine. Yee Haa.

Kraellin · #36 08-04-2005, 08:44 AM

well, i gots a'nutha set a wheels for shine

this'uns for stock car racin!

Craig

T Paul · #37 08-04-2005, 08:47 AM

Glad to hear that most are against private voting. The private votes will only be done for this month and then it's back to public voting. I do expect people to tell me what they liked and didn't like about their votes - either through the Discussion Thread or their PMs to me. I will post those remarks.

T Paul · #38 08-04-2005, 08:51 AM

Doug Colwell...I love your redneck entry.

Very clever how you spray painted the car changing the Dell logo to "Billy Bob"...nicely done!

T Paul · #39 08-04-2005, 08:53 AM

Great job on the entries so far! They have been extremely creative - water sprays, glossy reflections, laptops, jet engines and Billy Bob specials. Keep them coming!

T Paul · #40 08-04-2005, 08:55 AM

Joao,

Welcome to RetouchPro and what a way to start out with such a lovely entry in the contest. Best of luck and we hope to see more of your work!

Gary Richardson · #41 08-04-2005, 12:43 PM

Hi Chris,

Yes I know the Saddleworth Moor section of the M62 only too well. In a 30 tonner I'm down to about 20 mph by the time I get to the top.

Great fun in high winds, even more fun in winter with a bit of snow and ice to aid traction.

T Paul · #42 08-04-2005, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dreamypix

I couldn't help myself on this one. Super fun! I'm not sure if this classifies as photorealistic or not, but I have to plan my son's 2nd birthday party so I don't have time to redo it. Good luck everyone!

~Amber~

Amber, your's in well within the rules. I love the water sprays and a very cool background choice!

Dreamypix · #43 08-04-2005, 02:13 PM

Yah! You don't know how relieved I am to hear that Tpaul!

~Amber~

Kraellin · #44 08-05-2005, 02:10 PM

nancyj,

looks good to me. fast shutter, high film speed. convincing.

Craig

lkroll · #45 08-06-2005, 01:53 AM

Well you wanted to print out a poster didn't you. Just click on the thumbnail and you'll see why. LOL

I've been really fine-tuning my sketch simulation process for the last few weeks. I hope you like this one despite the need for extra compression (to keep it under 100K).