Alright, let's get this thing off the ground. I am officially requesting one digital photo from anyone interested. In order to make the playing field equal and maintain a consistent "look" to the calendar, I have developed some criteria for the submissions. The parameters are as follows:

1. Photo must be of a minimum 2560X1920 pixel resolution (i.e.: 5.0 megapixel) or greater resolution. This is needed due to the size of the image and the apparent clarity when printed.
2. In order to keep the genre consistent, photos should not be electronically altered in any photo program other than basic brightness or color balance. This means no sepia, negative, solar or other effects. It also means no multi-image alterations or enhancements to the content of the photo. The quality of the content and image should be a result of the photographer taking the shot and not manipulation afterwards.
3. The cars must be either a 996TT or 996 C4. Sorry, but it is the genre that we are after. The other forums can create their own calendars. Just trying to keep this manageable.
4. One car per photo.
5. One entry per individual. Choose your best!
6. Photos should be preferably a 3/4 view front or 3/4 view rear. Side views are acceptable as well but not desirable. Do not submit front views or rear views.
7. Picture settings can be anything chosen by the photographer as long as it is not digitally enhanced.
8. Only .jpg files will be accepted.
9. Include your name and contact info with your submission.
10. Provide a brief write-up of the car's specs including owner's name, year, make, model, modifications, horsepower and torque

The deadline for submission of photos is October 1, 2003. Interested parties should PM me and I will give them directions for transmitting files.

Once I have received all of the submissions, I will post the entries with a poll and we will decide, by vote, which 12 photos are included. Yes, I know, there will be victories and upsets but we are all big boys. There will be other years! THe world does not end in 2004. Remember, the photos will be judged based on their photographic excellence and not just what car is in the photo. In other words, as an example, a photo of a full blown TechArt Turbo in someone's driveway will not necessarily win over a C4 overlooking a canyon. Effort and expertise will prevail!! It doesn't take much to back your car out of the garage and grab the digital camera to take a shot. It takes a lot more effort to get up at dawn and have the morning fog over a dead calm lake as a backdrop. Use your imagination guys!!

Due to the time constraint, this first year may be my amateur attempt to create this calendar. I have a good deal of photographic experience and will have the ability to print full bleed 11x17 size glossy photos, so we will see how that all pans out. Future years may be professionally done. Right now let's get the content submitted.

Good luck all!

 

And keep your ladies off the hoods. This will be fun!

MWEELS

 

I'd love to join but 5.0 is too rich for my blood. Best I can do is 4.0 right now, so let us know if you drop the criteria.

 

Time to upgrade my Digi-Cam first... (mine is still 2.0)

Im gonna hunt more places for the best background

 

I think someone needs a Nikon Coolpix 5700 as an early Christmas Present!Digital Camera Review

 

Here is my pick:

 

I have the coolpix 3200, I love it!! Not good enough for this shoot tho . Guess its time to bring out the big guns, our dealership has the sony pictured above (by KPV)...
Evan

 

I'll stick with Sony... cuz Im a Sony guy

 

ouch, my max res is 1600x1200 (2.1 MP)

i'll have to get a new camera

 

damn, the S400 only goes up to 5.0MP

any point and shoot ones go up that high?

 

Come on guys, let's get some hi-res pics going!! If it comes down to it, I can take 12 pics of my car and make a calendar. The problem is I would be the only buyer!!!

LOL

 

Ken, CheckPM

 

I added one final requirement to the list of entry details. It is #10. See original post.

 

Looking forward to this but guys let this intitially be for our pleasure........if there are intentions to market these you have to let the proper channels who own the 6speed name handle that...looking forward to seeing the calender

 

I have a couple of decent "in motion" shots from a high Q digi camera (I'm pretty sure it was 4-5megapixels)....