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Forums > Digital Art and Retouching > Challenges, Contests, and Samples > MM Digital Artist of the Week~ competition

Photographer

Ken Edgar

Posts: 2828

Phnom Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

https://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac201/kenedgar/banner_zpsbd6263d2.jpg

https://www.kenedgar.com/model_mayhem/DAOTW/240313a.jpg

https://www.kenedgar.com/model_mayhem/DAOTW/240313b.jpg

Mar 24 13 04:38 am Link

Photographer

Ken Edgar

Posts: 2828

Phnom Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

VOTE #9

Mar 24 13 04:39 am Link

Photographer

Baden Bowen

Posts: 313

Dover, England, United Kingdom

Vote #4

Mar 24 13 05:43 am Link

Photographer

SJH photography

Posts: 11354

Adeje (Las Americas), Tenerife, Canary Islands

vote#11

Mar 24 13 06:21 am Link

Photographer

SJH photography

Posts: 11354

Adeje (Las Americas), Tenerife, Canary Islands

PLEASE VOTE ON THESE OTHER COMPETITIONS, JUST CLICK ON THE LINK
https://www.pbase.com/cseayphotography/image/126794788/small.jpghttps://www.pbase.com/cseayphotography/image/126794789/small.jpghttps://www.pbase.com/cseayphotography/image/126794791/small.jpghttps://www.pbase.com/cseayphotography/image/128376589/small.jpg

Mar 24 13 06:26 am Link

Photographer

Thomas Van Dyke

Posts: 3233

Washington, District of Columbia, US

Vote #3 (KTryon-Unique Portraits)

Mar 24 13 06:46 am Link

Digital Artist

Arte Imaginarium

Posts: 82

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

Vote #10

Mar 24 13 07:06 am Link

Makeup Artist

Belissima - THE3SISTERS

Posts: 105

Lugoj, Timiş County, Romania

Vote #3

Mar 24 13 07:21 am Link

Photographer

Quality Pixels

Posts: 47

Southampton, England, United Kingdom

vote 2

Mar 24 13 07:57 am Link

Retoucher

Ledo retouch

Posts: 1184

Lodi, California, US

vote #11

Mar 24 13 08:53 am Link

Digital Artist

roserika

Posts: 67

Charleville-Mézières, Champagne-Ardenne, France

vote 3

Mar 24 13 10:13 am Link

Retoucher

Portland Retouch

Posts: 615

Portland, Oregon, US

this by far the Hardest one to vote for....ALL GREAT TALENT
My vote is #11

Mar 24 13 10:37 am Link

Retoucher

Rpixretouching

Posts: 355

Perris, California, US

# 3

Mar 24 13 06:38 pm Link

Digital Artist

Karma-Manipulation

Posts: 56

Frankfurt, Hassia, Germany

My vote goes to #11 too smile

Mar 25 13 12:30 am Link

Photographer

xandx

Posts: 4672

Jamaica, New York, US

tuff call... vote#9

Mar 25 13 02:49 am Link

Photographer

salazaranja

Posts: 15

New York, New York, US

Vote for #11

Mar 25 13 04:59 am Link

Photographer

Michael Didier

Posts: 2

Algonquin, Illinois, US

Vote #3 (KTryon-Unique Portraits)

Mar 25 13 09:32 am Link

Photographer

BD Schulz

Posts: 1

Elgin, Illinois, US

Vote #3 (KTryon-Unique Portraits)

Mar 25 13 09:49 am Link

Model

TSJK

Posts: 6218

MacMurdo - permanent station of the US, Sector claimed by New Zealand, Antarctica

3

Mar 25 13 01:50 pm Link

Photographer

Ken Edgar

Posts: 2828

Phnom Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Moderator Warning!
RULE 4. Any MM member may cast ONE vote per competition, but competitors may not vote for themselves, or solicite by any means, votes for themselves or for any competitor (vote stacking). If a contest administrator suspects vote stacking has occurred, either by the entrant, or by anyone who favors the entrant, the entry in question will be disqualified.
This is not a popularity contest so let's keep the playing field level and the competition clean.

Contestants be warned - Vote soliciting will not be tolerated and entries potentially DQ.
Lets keep it fair for everyone please!

Thank you

Ken

Mar 25 13 02:18 pm Link

Photographer

Proof Digital Image

Posts: 6

Elgin, Illinois, US

#3

Mar 25 13 04:43 pm Link

Photographer

DidierPhoto

Posts: 9

Addison, Illinois, US

Vote #3 (KTryon-Unique Portraits)

Mar 25 13 05:07 pm Link

Photographer

Ken Edgar

Posts: 2828

Phnom Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Moderator Note!
Entry No: #3 KTryon-Unique Portraits
Disqualified - In breach on Rule No:4 (Vote soliciting)

Mar 26 13 12:48 am Link

Photographer

Ken Edgar

Posts: 2828

Phnom Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Congratulations to this week's winner, and a big thank you to you all for a set of amazing entries.

One of the best week's entries in the history of our contest, thank you for sharing!

https://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac201/kenedgar/20130325_win_zps25c505fc.jpg

Entries are now welcomed for this week's contest.

Mar 26 13 12:49 am Link

Photographer

Craig Seay

Posts: 8606

Nashville, Tennessee, US

8. NEW RULE: As of 3/31/13 a new BONUS Incentive is being offered to all contestants who vote in the contest they are entered in. A 2 vote bonus will be awarded as an incentive for contestants to vote! This will offset the vote you placed against your own submission and will compensate you an extra vote for your participation in helping us to grow each competition.

We encourage all participants to read Thee Rules on page one as we amend them from time to time. This coming weekend we introduce a new rule so check it out and play smart!

Craig

Thanks Steve for suggesting NEW RULE #8!

Mar 26 13 01:00 am Link

Photographer

DArtist

Posts: 5

Cary, Illinois, US

I am very upset that I was pulled for the contest for this without notification or an explanation. And that you made this public!!!!!! I am embarrassed and feel that you have defamed my good name.

You need to explain to me how letting my friends know I was in the contest so they can support me is solicitating for votes?

I have been a member here for years and had friends let me know when they were participating in contests. 

If you want it to be truly fair then there shouldn't be any voting and it should be decided by an impartial panel.

Mar 26 13 07:01 am Link

Photographer

Michael Didier

Posts: 2

Algonquin, Illinois, US

Why was Kathy Tryon disqualified? On what Grounds/Proof? 9 to 5 in Kathy's favor. Makes me wonder how fair these contests are.

Mar 26 13 07:29 am Link

Photographer

Ken Edgar

Posts: 2828

Phnom Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

The reason for the DQ is clearly stated in this contest thread - Vote soliciting RULE #4.
Warnings were given in this thread prior to DQ.

See rules on PAGE 1 of this contest forum.

If you have further cause for concern please use the CONTACT A MOD link under the HELP section (top right hand side of your screen).

Thank you
Ken

Mar 26 13 08:07 am Link

Digital Artist

roserika

Posts: 67

Charleville-Mézières, Champagne-Ardenne, France

felicitations  à la gagnante de cette semaine
voici ma participation
https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8091/8592998308_5edd521302_b.jpg
https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8391/8591901579_0c71d1cc55_b.jpg
https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8240/8592999822_a27b160ba3_b.jpg

Mar 26 13 09:13 am Link

Photographer

365 Digitals Exposed

Posts: 807

Perris, California, US

DArtist wrote:
I am very upset that I was pulled for the contest for this without notification or an explanation. And that you made this public!!!!!! I am embarrassed and feel that you have defamed my good name.

You need to explain to me how letting my friends know I was in the contest so they can support me is solicitating for votes?

I have been a member here for years and had friends let me know when they were participating in contests. 

If you want it to be truly fair then there shouldn't be any voting and it should be decided by an impartial panel.

I'm sorry this happened to you, I was  more active in competition, until I figure few contestant  were the moderator's friend, I will encourage  the Moderator with all respect, not to let regular members handle this nice contest,when you're out of town pass it on to another moderator to help you, this will make the thread look more transparent.

best regard
Elias R.

Mar 26 13 10:44 am Link

Photographer

Craig Seay

Posts: 8606

Nashville, Tennessee, US

365 Digitals Exposed wrote:

I'm sorry this happened to you, I was  more active in competition, until I figure few contestant  were the moderator's friend, I will encourage  the Moderator with all respect, not to let regular members handle this nice contest,when you're out of town pass it on to another moderator to help you, this will make the thread look more transparent.

best regard
Elias R.

I'll get with the contest admin and we'll talk about options. Maybe there is a way to make this work better for everyone.

Mar 26 13 11:27 am Link

Photographer

Craig Seay

Posts: 8606

Nashville, Tennessee, US

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/111224/12/4ef633c71229e.jpg
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/111224/12/4ef633953f686.jpg
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/111224/12/4ef631ae34226.jpg

Mar 26 13 11:42 am Link

Photographer

Ken Edgar

Posts: 2828

Phnom Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Thank you all for your comments, in the more than 2 years I have been running this contest your feedback is always welcomed.

Now onto this week's contest.......

Mar 26 13 01:14 pm Link

Photographer

Craig Seay

Posts: 8606

Nashville, Tennessee, US

Congratulations again to MSal Photography for the win!!

https://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac201/kenedgar/20130325_win_zps25c505fc.jpg

ANNOUNCING VOTER REWARDS

8. NEW RULE: As of 3/31/13 a new BONUS Incentive is being offered to all contestants who vote in the contest they are entered in. A 2 vote bonus will be awarded as an incentive for contestants to vote! This will offset the vote you placed against your own submission and will compensate you an extra vote for your participation in helping us to grow each competition.

We encourage all participants to read Thee Rules on page one as we amend them from time to time. This coming weekend we introduce a new rule so check it out and play smart!

Craig

Thanks Steve for suggesting VOTER REWARDS and NEW RULE #8!!

Mar 27 13 11:09 pm Link

Digital Artist

Editing Ninja

Posts: 29

New York, New York, US

https://fc00.deviantart.net/fs70/i/2013/080/0/6/burning_down_the_house_by_editingninja-d5yr8sa.jpg

https://fc09.deviantart.net/fs70/i/2013/086/3/b/elena_vs_erin_by_editingninja-d5zfn2a.jpg

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/553500_520632631294051_90057926_n.jpg

Mar 28 13 06:50 am Link

Digital Artist

DarkO

Posts: 84

Charlotte, North Carolina, US

Why... in a contest of art and beauty is tasteful nudity not allowed? This site is full of nudity. Art should never be limited. It's like here's the apple, but don't taste.

Mar 28 13 09:23 am Link

Photographer

Ken Edgar

Posts: 2828

Phnom Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Sophia Charlotte wrote:
Why... in a contest of art and beauty is tasteful nudity not allowed? This site is full of nudity. Art should never be limited. It's like here's the apple, but don't taste.

Because nudity (tasteful or not) is still classified as 18+ and therefore not permitted on a public open forum. That's why the site is administered by Mods to ensure that any such images are removed from forums and classified as 18+ in portfolio's.

If you see any such images not correctly classified you should report them to the Moderators by choosing 'report this image' on any image page.

Thank you

Ken

Mar 28 13 11:04 am Link

Photographer

Ken Edgar

Posts: 2828

Phnom Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

It's been a while......

MODEL: Komal, UK
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/110722/09/4e29a155bfba5.jpg

MODEL: Sarah, Indonesia
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/111107/20/4eb8ad474355e.jpg

MODEL: Ayesha, UK

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/110822/05/4e52473d5e22f.jpg

Mar 29 13 01:29 am Link

Photographer

Obsession_Secrete

Posts: 14

Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia

https://img854.imageshack.us/img854/9519/caraoriginalwshotgunedi.jpg

Mar 29 13 03:19 am Link

Digital Artist

Arte Imaginarium

Posts: 82

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

https://th00.deviantart.net/fs71/PRE/f/2013/083/0/e/0e7b9a8d24ec3c0c8242805f3f900523-d5z39h4.jpg

Mar 29 13 03:37 pm Link