David Hirsh wrote:

If you click on the edu section of MM, you'll notice that the width is at a more appropriate setting for most monitors these days. I believe this is a test of sorts, and we will likely see it become site-wide at some point in the future.

Yep. Saw that section when it appeared. It's nice and fills the browser well. That page width will work well on the entire site.

RedwoodForest wrote:

There seems to be no need for larger portfolio images since the images can enlarge. Enlarging the small sizes would slow down the initial loading of pages. And combined site-wide, would affect servers and server needs. Seems that enlarging one photo at a time as a slideshow is more practical. The way it is now.

Agree that the banner could be a bit bigger. I'm fine either way with it though.

I'm referring to the full-size images not the thumbnails. Vertical images can be really large but horizontal images suffer a little bit. If someone uploads an image wider than 800px, it breaks out of the page layout. If the eventual redesign of the site mirrors the page width of the EDU section that David Hirsh linked to, that would work well I think.

The MM site does what it's supposed to fairly well, but there's room for improvement. Gradual changes and tweaks to design and functionality are better than letting a site get stale. With no disrepect to the good people that run this place, that's kinda the state of things here. Teeing off on the new header is unproductive when the real issue is the need for a fresh new design.

Brian Diaz wrote:
We have a winner! The judges sorted through hundreds of submissions, got into many arguments, and got into even more arguments.

In the end, however, the contest boiled down to two favorites.

Based on the criteria of “creativity, originality, aesthetic appeal, continuity with current site banner, and clarity”, the judges picked this banner as the winner.


MichaelO is the photographer/digital artist, and Mosh is the model. Congrats, MichaelO and Mosh! Together they win 5 years of free VIP membership.

Running a close second was this entry by digital artist Matthew Lane and model Yelena21. (Image by photographer KARELEA) Together they win 1 year of free VIP membership.



Many thanks to all who participated and offered their visions as to what Model Mayhem will look like. We’re excited about the change.

...same old story:"We need to change everything, so that nothing really changes!"...

Looking at the manies works sent, there was a lot more appropriate to the task... seems like you loose a great chance to give a fresher image.

I can't even image why a picture promoting a Model's Community need to show a model with earphones, is this a DJ's community?

What does mean her pose? Is this a manicure/nails-care products website?

Notice I'm not talking about the technical skills of Photographer and Model, that would be a matter of personal taste and of course everyone has different taste.

My thought is for those who was in charge to choose the new banner's image... if a picture worth a thousand of words, that's true until you peek a photo that show and FOCUS on your core business/interest. This is a main Marketing rule.

As already stated, the picture of your choice, send too many confusing messages, especially due to the props and model's pose.

To avoid any misunderstood, notice I don't took part - nor want to take part - to the process of creating the new banner; so my thought is not due to some sort of "revenge spirit" for not being the winner.

That's just my two cents, in the hope to make improve the selecting criterias for the next time.

Cheers

Marco

DanaColePix wrote:
hmmm...well...its darker

looks to much like the old one for me to really have a different opinion on it....

If you all wanted the same look with just a darker color and different model, then mission accomplished.

Haha true, it's not a revolution but definitely an evolution.
Even the crappy font looks better with this image . I say, well done.

Gaze at Photography wrote:
Bitch Bitch Bitch

Like a frickin kindergarten around here.....

yeah rigged competitions fronting as a site pride parade with a theoretical selection process where members actually had their feedback heard is totally kindergarten. 

complaining about the legitimate feelings of betrayal from members is frickin pre-school

Taurus Studios wrote:
Both images are Tops. They are inviting & alluring to me. But  in terms of relaying the site, sadly it fails.

Yeah. It's just not as "fun" anymore, is it?  The new one is very slick and commercial looking, but where's the charm/personality of the site?

Eastfist wrote:
Yeah. It's just not as "fun" anymore, is it?  The new one is very slick and commercial looking, but where's the charm/personality of the site?

it died along with the hopes and dreams of the members expecting a fair competition for a new site icon representative of members opinions and site function

Stacy Leigh wrote:
love it!!! Mosh is so pretty too!



Stacy Leigh

orias wrote:

yeah rigged competitions fronting as a site pride parade with a theoretical selection process where members actually had their feedback heard is totally kindergarten. 

complaining about the legitimate feelings of betrayal from members is frickin pre-school

Well said! I have so much love for you right now! lol

Marshall n Julia wrote:
Well said! I have so much love for you right now! lol

awesome so let cut and dye my hair a retro trendy platinum bob, get stoned and have an orgasm simultaneously so we can get shots on a 3 cushioned back couch and win next years competition for site banner.  of course we'd have to get one random prop to place on my head and then become friends with the moderation staff first so they can wait patiently for our submission and pretend to go through a selection process before finally concluding our revolutionary new art is symbolic of this sites mission lol

Digital Photo PLUS wrote:
Why the fingers? Why the headphones? The facial expression is pretentious.

Well, the MODS and ADMINS did pick the winner.

Fingers.... pointing blame and responsibility at others
Headphones ..... You can't hear complaints when you're diggin some sweet jams
Pretentious expression .....  seems to fit

Professor Oni wrote:

Well, the MODS and ADMINS did pick the winner.

Incorrect

Skydancer Photos wrote:

Incorrect

According to this:
https://www.modelmayhem.com/po.php?thre … st16833794

The Judges are "MM Staff."  Who is this if not Mods and Admins? 

Considering the considerable negative reaction to their choice, perhaps the "Judges" might want to identify themselves and take some accountability.