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Forums > General Industry > Picture of the Day (POtD) competition~Original Ed.

Photographer

T R Willmitch

Posts: 7173

Normal, Illinois, US

NOTICE

The Picture of the Day competition - Original Edition has moved with the start of a new Edition!  Please do not post to this thread.  You will find the new competition thread here!

Aug 27 08 03:28 pm Link

Photographer

T R Willmitch

Posts: 7173

Normal, Illinois, US

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Hosted by T. R. Willmitch

The start of today's competition is located beneath the beginning-of-day banner found by clicking here!


Congratulations goes to Victoria Velvet for the first-place win on Tuesday, December 29, 2009!
Second-place honors go to angel_leigh!

Thank you to everyone who took part in today's competition.  Great images!


First Place –

https://www192.pair.com/rmodel/crissyinky_1.jpg
Victoria Velvet with image by Andy Silvers


Second Place –

https://modelmayhm-4.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/090915/13/4aaffe63f370c.jpg
angel_leigh with image by Lusk Photography


Vote Count for Tuesday, December 29, 2009

angel_leigh  - 4
Bill Potts  - 1
Dawn Thornton  - 1
EJF Studios  - 1
Pfrangle Images  - 3
Victoria Velvet  - 7

Please note: 

Come see all of the Model Mayhem Picture of the Day first-place winning images displayed in the
Winners' Gallery , hosted by Craig Seay.

Aug 27 08 03:29 pm Link

Photographer

T R Willmitch

Posts: 7173

Normal, Illinois, US

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In its Sixth Edition, the Picture of the Day (POtD) competition is perhaps the most popular thread in the history
of Model Mayhem.  The previous edition ran over 470 pages, with more than 18,800 posts.

What makes the POtD unique is the innovative approach taken to the competition by its creator and original host
Craig Seay.

The POtD allows for great flexibility of expression, while keeping the playing field as level as possible for both
novice and experienced photographers, models, and others.  The competition is fun and yet challenges everyone
that participates in it!

A special word of thanks goes to Craig for his wonderful and lasting contribution!

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Craig Seay - Original OP and Moderator of the Model Mayhem Picture of the Day competition from
July 6, 2006 through October 11, 2007.



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Enter your best work and vote for your favorite image! The Picture of the Day winner will be posted at the top of the thread and proceed to the Winners’ Gallery web-site the following day.

VOTING CLOSES at 12:00 AM Eastern Time (official US time) or shortly thereafter at the discretion of the contest staff.

Please make every effort to cast your vote by Midnight Eastern Time.  All voting officially ends when the Red End-of-day banner is dropped, with no votes for a given day counted afterward.


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1. No mature (18+) images or links as defined by Model Mayhem’s mature image guidelines found here.  Mature images include:

-  Female nipples or areolae
-  Bare buttocks,
-  Flaccid penises,
-  Pubic area,
-  Bondage,
-  Depictions of blood,
-  Depictions of violence *,
-  See through clothing which shows any of the above.


Also forbidden are images that include:

-  Spread shots (vaginal or anal),
-  Erect penises,
-  Explicit sexual content * ,
-  Shots that focus primarily on the genitals or anus.


* NOTE: This is at the discretion of Model Mayhem Moderators and the Picture of the Day staff. 

Additionally, the Picture of the Day (POtD) staff reserves the right to disqualify any image at their discretion and without explanation.

The POtD is viewable by the public.  If your entry is mature or questionable then you might be sent a private message requesting that you remove the image using the forum’s Edit command.  Otherwise the entry may be disqualified and removed from view.

Please consider Model Mayhem's 18+ Pic of the Day competition for images ineligible for the Picture of the Day – Original Edition or Pic of the Day.  The 18+ competition is found here.

2.  You may only enter an image that you were directly involved in creating as the photographer, model, makeup artist, stylist, Photoshop wizard, or other creative-team member. 

If the copyright holder requests that an entry be withdrawn from competition then the image and any votes it received will be disqualified.

3. No unnecessary discussion, debates, or critiques. Let’s keep talk to a minimum, filling these pages with images and not dialog.

4. Do not re-enter any image that has appeared in the Picture of the Day during the past 15 days or the image will be disqualified.

5. When voting please use the word VOTE, so you don’t confuse your vote with just a comment such as "This is cool" or "I really like this one".

A given individual may enter only ONE IMAGE per day and may VOTE only once per day.  Images may be of any subject – people, dogs, cats, butterflies, bridges... most any photography not prohibited by Model Mayhem's mature image guidelines is acceptable.

IF you enter an image then you are expected (but not required) to vote. DO NOT VOTE FOR YOUR OWN IMAGE.

The day’s voting ends at or shortly after Midnight, 12:00 AM Eastern Time. The precise end of voting is marked by the BIG RED End/Beginning of Day banner.  No votes for the day are counted after the banner is dropped.

6. Individuals that participated in the creation of an entry may not vote for that image. These individuals include photographers, models, makeup artists, stylists, and Photoshop wizards.  Such votes will be disqualified.

7. NO VOTE STACKING!!! In all fairness to contestants and others, please don't impose upon others to vote for your entry.  If the Picture of the Day staff senses abuse then we will investigate, potentially disqualifying suspect votes and even your entry.

8. An image that has previously won First-place in any Picture of the Day contest cannot be entered or re-entered in this competition.  Such images are automatically disqualified.

9. If your image has been posted for more than a few minutes then DON'T change it.

10. Please post your image only once on the day that you enter it.  Contestants are not permitted to BUMP images.  Such images will be disqualified.

11. The Picture of the Day staff reserve the right to disqualify entries at their discretion.

12. The Picture of the Day staff may temporarily suspend or permanently ban from the contest any individual who flagrantly violates contest rules or is disruptive.  Such individuals may not enter their work, have others enter their work, or vote in the contest.  This may be done without prior notice.

13. Current Picture of the Day rules are posted here.  By entering an image in the competition you agree to participate by the rules as posted at the start of that day.  Rules may be modified, added, or dropped without notice.

14. Let's keep it clean and fun!


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To post an entry to the Picture of the Day (POtD) competition:

1. Select a hosted image, such as the full-resolution image in your Model Mayhem portfolio, and open it.
2. Right click on the image and scroll to Properties on the menu that appears.
3. Highlight (selecting with Ctrl-a) and copy (with Ctrl-c) the URL Address (web address).
4. Paste the image's web address to the POtD thread with the code [img]URL Address[/img]

For more on BBcode Brian Diaz has this to offer:

Forums > Site Related Forum > How to post photos and make links

Additional information for Mac users can be found in the Picture of the Day Discussion Zone here.


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If you have any questions regarding Model Mayhem's Picture of the Day competition then please feel free to contact Host Thomas R. Willmitch (Model Mayhem # 37534) here.

There is also now a discussion thread to voice your thoughts regarding the Picture of the Day.  You'll find the Picture of the Day Discussion Zone at:

Forums > Site Related Forum > Picture of the Day Discussion Zone


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Check out Ed Burn's facinating thread exploring how many great Picture of the Day-winning images were created! 
The  "How I Got the Shot" - POTD Winners thread is found at:

Forums > General Mayhem > "How I Got the Shot" - POTD Winners

Aug 27 08 03:29 pm Link

Photographer

T R Willmitch

Posts: 7173

Normal, Illinois, US

Announcements

Welcome to the start of a new edition of Model Mayhem's Picture of the Day competition! 

There are no new announcements at this time!

Aug 27 08 03:30 pm Link

Photographer

T R Willmitch

Posts: 7173

Normal, Illinois, US

For Wednesday, August 27; lovely Ashleigh Ann (MM# 757975):

https://modelmayhm-4.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/091005/21/4acac6eca8039.jpg

Take care,
Tom
https://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i164/trwillm/POtD/kitten.gif

Aug 27 08 03:30 pm Link

Photographer

K E E L I N G

Posts: 39894

Peoria, Illinois, US

For Wednesday....Jessica Pinson

https://modelmayhm-8.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/080416/03/4805acceb487b.jpg

Aug 27 08 03:50 pm Link

Photographer

Laura Ann Photography

Posts: 17921

Peoria, Arizona, US

So this thread keeps going and is at the top...my entry for Wednesday, the beautiful Rachel Jay

https://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q82/ChicagoNix/-7.jpg

Aug 27 08 03:53 pm Link

Photographer

Michael Alan

Posts: 1499

Bayshore Gardens, Florida, US

https://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff177/Michael_Alan_photos/Carina%20%20%20Sofia%20%20June/Carina_0191.jpg

Wed entry...

Carina..

Aug 27 08 04:14 pm Link

Photographer

Lawrence Christopher

Posts: 1398

Milwaukie, Oregon, US

My fave at the moment smile For Wednesday
https://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn288/christophermurr/Erin/IMG_8829.jpg

Aug 27 08 04:17 pm Link

Photographer

Chad Ruin

Posts: 330

Tacoma, Washington, US

For Wednesday

https://modelmayhm-7.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/080710/19/4876948716ce0.jpg

Aug 27 08 04:18 pm Link

Model

ModelMayhem29

Posts: 2603

New York, New York, US

https://modelmayhm-1.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/080805/23/489918df3bf9f.jpg

Aug 27 08 04:19 pm Link

Photographer

Study in Light

Posts: 674

Portland, Oregon, US

Hump Day!


Outside the Wall
https://www.impactfolios.com/studyinlight/11054/11054-118652-large.jpg


Glad to see the thread back up!!!!!!

Aug 27 08 04:33 pm Link

Photographer

dgold 2

Posts: 1322

North Smithfield, Rhode Island, US

Wednesday August 27

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/080711/14/4877a3d2ec54c.jpg

Aug 27 08 04:43 pm Link

Photographer

Barrett Photos

Posts: 2626

Parkville, Maryland, US

https://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s42/pardimaging/snsfp082408-324.jpg

Aug 27 08 05:05 pm Link

Clothing Designer

Meschantes Couture

Posts: 1120

Raleigh, North Carolina, US

For Wed

https://modelmayhm-1.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/080723/08/4887251454507.jpg

Aug 27 08 05:55 pm Link

Photographer

Scott Johnson Studios

Posts: 3353

Wausau, Wisconsin, US

For Wednesday... simple lighting with a panel reflector and a gorgeous model from Russia.

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/080826/08/48b3f4e57ffba.jpg

Aug 27 08 05:59 pm Link

Photographer

Michael Puff

Posts: 986

Montara, California, US

For Wednesday

https://modelmayhm-7.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/080721/00/4884177a2073d.jpg

Aug 27 08 06:05 pm Link

Photographer

EdBPhotography

Posts: 7740

Torrance, California, US

Welcome back. smile 

For Wednesday...
https://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a42/ed2oh9/3224-Sepia-small.jpg
Just shot it this morning.

Aug 27 08 06:08 pm Link

Photographer

David Birdsong

Posts: 1789

Pontiac, Michigan, US

For Wed.
https://modelmayhm-1.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/080824/23/48b228775548a.jpg

Aug 27 08 06:10 pm Link

Model

Heather Sheree

Posts: 963

NORTH HOLLYWOOD, California, US

For Wednesday..

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/080624/19/48618763a4762.jpg

Aug 27 08 06:12 pm Link

Photographer

HDphotographer

Posts: 176

Murrieta, California, US

for Wed.

https://modelmayhm-2.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/080827/15/48b5a73af3153_m.jpg

Aug 27 08 06:17 pm Link

Photographer

T R Willmitch

Posts: 7173

Normal, Illinois, US

Taking a closer look at HDphotographer's entry:

HDphotographer wrote:
for Wed.

https://modelmayhm-2.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/080827/15/48b5a73af3153.jpg

Aug 27 08 06:20 pm Link

Photographer

Stuart Photography

Posts: 5938

Tampa, Florida, US

For Wednesday, Aug 27th, 2008

https://www.stuartphotography.com/2008/fetishcon/1_stu5583.jpg

Aug 27 08 06:22 pm Link

Photographer

Scott Johnson Studios

Posts: 3353

Wausau, Wisconsin, US

Study in Light wrote:
Hump Day!


Outside the Wall
https://www.impactfolios.com/studyinlight/11054/11054-118652-large.jpg


Glad to see the thread back up!!!!!!

vote

Aug 27 08 06:23 pm Link

Photographer

Pfrangle Images

Posts: 3659

Worland, Wyoming, US

Aug 27 08 06:39 pm Link

Photographer

Bill Jones Photography

Posts: 1618

Los Angeles, California, US

For Wednesday: Stephy C #645515
https://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k295/kristine1_03/IMG_4583fin.jpg

Aug 27 08 06:51 pm Link

Photographer

S A Martin Photography

Posts: 1337

Portland, Oregon, US

Vote

The stuff you keep churning out your a machine!

Study in Light wrote:
Hump Day!


Outside the Wall
https://www.impactfolios.com/studyinlight/11054/11054-118652-large.jpg


Glad to see the thread back up!!!!!!

Aug 27 08 06:56 pm Link

Model

Stephy C

Posts: 6337

Los Angeles, California, US

For Wednesday, August 27th

https://modelmayhm-5.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/080825/03/48b2660383c68.jpg

Aug 27 08 07:20 pm Link

Photographer

John CVBN

Posts: 23

Chicago, Illinois, US

For Wednesday
https://modelmayhm-1.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/080812/19/48a2188052a2e.jpg

Aug 27 08 07:38 pm Link

Photographer

xandx

Posts: 4672

Jamaica, New York, US

yeah!!
https://img253.imageshack.us/img253/2342/082308podpw9.jpg
https://img403.imageshack.us/img403/1302/082408pod130bn0.jpg
https://img396.imageshack.us/img396/7806/082508podjn6.jpg

Aug 27 08 07:56 pm Link

Model

Vandenbudenmayer

Posts: 357

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US

Vote! Very sinister!

https://modelmayhm-7.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/080710/19/4876948716ce0.jpg

Aug 27 08 08:46 pm Link

Photographer

Bill Jones Photography

Posts: 1618

Los Angeles, California, US

Stephy C  wrote:
For Wednesday, August 27th

https://modelmayhm-5.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/080825/03/48b2660383c68.jpg

vote

Aug 27 08 09:46 pm Link

Photographer

Lone Dakota

Posts: 637

Elizabethtown, Kentucky, US

Chris Keeling wrote:
For Wednesday....Jessica Pinson

https://modelmayhm-8.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/080416/03/4805acceb487b.jpg

vote

Aug 27 08 09:47 pm Link

Photographer

K E E L I N G

Posts: 39894

Peoria, Illinois, US

Aug 27 08 10:07 pm Link

Photographer

Michael Puff

Posts: 986

Montara, California, US

John Gress wrote:
For Wednesday
https://modelmayhm-1.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/080812/19/48a2188052a2e.jpg

Vote

Aug 27 08 10:09 pm Link

Clothing Designer

Meschantes Couture

Posts: 1120

Raleigh, North Carolina, US

David Birdsong  wrote:
For Wed.
https://modelmayhm-1.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/080824/23/48b228775548a.jpg

Vote

Aug 27 08 10:11 pm Link

Model

Becky-Chan

Posts: 25

Vacaville, California, US

Aug 27 08 10:18 pm Link

Model

Miss Teri Lynn

Posts: 387

Houston, Texas, US

Late entry didnt know we were back up. Glad to see everyone!
https://modelmayhm-1.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/080812/02/48a12893f317a.jpg

Aug 27 08 10:30 pm Link

Model

Miss Teri Lynn

Posts: 387

Houston, Texas, US

Scott Johnson Studios wrote:
For Wednesday... simple lighting with a panel reflector and a gorgeous model from Russia.

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/080826/08/48b3f4e57ffba.jpg

I have to agree that this is refreshingly gorgeous. Elegant and soft. Lovely.

VOTE

Aug 27 08 10:34 pm Link

Photographer

K E E L I N G

Posts: 39894

Peoria, Illinois, US

Beckysue- Chan wrote:
Wednesdays August 27th
https://www.modelmayhem.com/pic.php?pic … id=7584957

BeckySue's entry...


https://modelmayhm-9.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/080717/00/487ec8585f8ab.jpg

Aug 27 08 10:42 pm Link