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QL National Day Photo Competition
Yay! At last a simple photo competition for all you snap happy QL people.
What is the subject: National Day
Your image needs to capture the essence of Qatar National Day, and MUST be taken in and around this years celebration events. So no cheating and submitting images you took in previous years because you will be found out and publicly flogged as punishment.
What Media: Flickr
You must be a member of the COMPLETELY FREE OF CHARGE QL Photo Group on Flickr.
http://www.flickr.co...
If you are not already a member, then simply follow the above link and request membership (which is free). Then you will submit your beautiful potential prize winning image on there for all group members to view and offer their critique (or bash the living daylights out of your work in some cases so don't enter if you are of a sensitive nature).
When is the closing date for submissions: Midnight on Thursday 20th December 2012. Anyone submitting an image now is obviously cheating as the celebrations haven't even started yet, so you will be taken out and publicly flogged. Or in fact shot if you are that stupid!
Who are the judges: Me and me only!
Who can enter: Anyone (except me)
What are the prizes: There is only one, because I can only find one sponsor. If anyone wants to help with sponsorship and give me more prizes then there will be more than one prize to give away. But for the moment those awfully nice people from Barzan Digital have given me one pair of their Custom Fit (molded to your inner ears only so no one else can use them) earphones worth a massive QR 1,200. They make those pathetic Monster Beats gimmicky headphone thingies sound pants, and unlike other brands these never ever fall out of your ears. And they are so comfortable you don't even know they are there. You can wear them while you are on your long photo shoot without any discomfort whatsoever.
Thank you Barzan Digital we love you!
When will the winner be announced: Friday 21st December after I have had coffee, breakfast, another coffee and then got around to reviewing all of the submissions.
When will the prize be awarded: Anytime you want after you have been announced as the winner. But be warned! You will be photographed receiving your prize and your ugly mug will be published on the web as well as in any news paper desperate enough for a story who will publish it. So don't enter if you are afraid of being turned into a mega star.
How to improve your chances of winning: Bribe me!
Good luck everyone. Can't wait to see your images, now go and get clicking!
Kind regards
TB
Imperial Leader of QL Photographic Group
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Khanan said
Hail The Imperialist ...Hail the Imperialest Leader!
Great Intiative TB!
PM me the kind of 'Bribe' you want and we will discuss at morning coffee :)
happygolucky said
Guess singles would lose out ...Guess singles would lose out in participating in this competition as they arent allowed anywhere near to where the activities would be taking place....:(
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Khanan said
though I am not single ...but went to the parade with bachelor frnds.
the did allow us very near to the parade.
happygolucky said
Were you with your family? I ...Were you with your family? I and painther went last to last year and werent allowed. Didnt try last year and wouldnt try in future.
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Khanan said
nope ...not with family. All males.
we were directed to designated area for bachelors which is fair enough.
happygolucky said
My apologies...just ...My apologies...just remembered, the singles from the nationalities who are allowed to enter malls on Fridays were however allowed on the said National Day to go through. So the term 'singles' in my first post should be read with an appropriate prefix.
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"We are very good Lawyers for our mistakes
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happygolucky said
Oh they have bachelor areas ...Oh they have bachelor areas too. Anyways, we werent told of that...were just asked to go back which we followed, had a nice bf and returned considering it as a morning walk.
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"We are very good Lawyers for our mistakes
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Khanan said
LOL :) ...HGL I am among the ones who are not allowed to enter malls on Friday, if single:)
Yallah, No more HIJACKING, or the imperial leader will shoot us.
happygolucky said
Guess yours was astray case ...Guess yours was a stray case and you were lucky. But yeah, end of this singles business and look out for the winner and its photo of this competition.
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"We are very good Lawyers for our mistakes
Very good Judges for other’s mistakes"- Unknown
timebandit said
There are events on all ...There are events on all around Doha. Loads by Sports R/A I believe. Hey and unofficial events are eligible as well, so if you know of a private shin dig going on somewhere, cover that. The parades of cars and enthusiastic (if death defying) antics of the public are well worth a shot or two.
britexpat said
Ave Ceasar. Ave! I will take ...Ave Ceasar. Ave!
I will take a picture of the children dressed in maroon coloured thobes dancing and waving flags with the blue plumes of Nissan Patrol exhaust fumes in the background..
Formatted Soul said
TB...Can retired members ...TB...Can retired members participate? :)
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timebandit said
No... no editing will be ...No... no editing will be allowed :D
dota said
This is awesome :) ...This is awesome :)
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Captain_Lost said
Can i post a photo of myself ...Can i post a photo of myself doing robot dance on national day at corniche??
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timebandit said
Yup ...Yup CL
timebandit said
FS of course they can :D and ...FS of course they can :D and may I say how splendid you are looking today.
Rizks said
Can i post my pick in Neon ...Can i post my pick in Neon color lungis with a Cow boy hat and boots doing Gangnam style dance at Corniche ?
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I do all the Wrong Things in the Right Way...:)
timebandit said
Rizks of course you can... ...Rizks of course you can... but you may wish to warn people that they may find the image disturbing in advance to prevent vomiting.
Rizks said
Lols - Done. ...Lols - Done.
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britexpat said
Rizks.. ...You cowgirl chasing chaps wearing cactus eating person..
There has to be a Qatari theme to it..
Suggest you wear sandals and Abaya
Rizks said
OK, how about maroon cowboy ...OK, how about maroon cowboy hat and white lungi ?
Its Qatari theme - right ?
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timebandit said
Barzan Sponsor QLPG Comp ...Yousef Abu-Ghaidah Business Development Manager for Barzan Digital, holding a box of eers that they are giving away as 1st Prize to the winner of the QLPG Qatar National Day Photo Competition worth QR 1,200.
http://www.barzandig...
Thank you Barzan for being the first company to help with QLPG events by sponsoring us. But man your Business Development Manager looks dodgy ;)
Rizks said
Lols. ...Lols.
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Khanan said
ha ha :) ...sssshhhh! TB!
Don't talk bad about the manager, they migh cancel the contract.
We have one QL'er 'Season', who sponsored a challenged billiard match. The winner get away with iPhone-4s worth QR 3,500 that time. Hope someone as genorous on QL come up as sponsor.
Good Luck :)
britexpat said
This reminds me .. ...Why do elephants have big ears ?
timebandit said
Because Noddy won't pay the ...Because Noddy won't pay the ransom Brit ;)
britexpat said
Ho ho Ho :O) ...Ho ho Ho :O)
Khanan said
this ...brit humor goes straight above my head ~:)
Baburao-Ganpatr... said
hear :? ...hear :?
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timebandit said
Now see here you :| ...Now see here you :|
Captain_Lost said
Khanan.. you fool, that was a ...Khanan.. you fool, that was a pool match, not bowling.. small balls.. remember?? :P
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feb0211 said
Still no new sponsors what a ...Still no new sponsors what a shame.
timebandit said
Hey we still have a cracking ...Hey we still have a cracking first prize though.
Barzan Digital said
Barzan Digital wishes you all the best! ...Hey guys,
We're pleased that some people are psyched for this event. I couldn't agree more with TB - worst picture of me ever (blame the late night work times!)
We want to emphasize that this is a chance for you to mix your artistic flare with nationalistic pride. We feel that it's important to create incentive for all citizens and expatriates to take part of National Day in every way possible.
We've seen TB's photography and he's damn good at it, making him a trustworthy judge for sure.
Please feel free to follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/barz...
Or even like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/bar...
Good luck to everyone, we're certain you guys will enjoy the event.
We make Qatar sound great!
UkEngQatar said
Now I am forced to take my ...Now I am forced to take my D90 out which I got for Christmas two years ago and have not used much since!
TB so just to recap, as you mention that there are lot of events going on around Doha to mark Qatar's National day. I was at the Parade last year but this year don't thing will make it so early. The photo can be any event marking the Qatar National Day. I might be taking part in the Sailing Regatta at the Sailing club on the day! will try to capture some views from the Sea!
Thanks
"The soul has its principal seat in the small gland located in the middle of the brain" Reenee Descartes
NimbuPani said
I Dont have a good camera can ...I Dont have a good camera can i borrow it from you ?
timebandit said
I remember a couple of years ...I remember a couple of years back. The winner of the QL Spirit of Ramadan competition was a photo taken on some low spec (not even a smart phone) mobile phone. The quality was not great, but the image truly captured the Spirit of Ramadan and it won.
The same rules apply here. Quality is not the greatest consideration in this competition, it's the content.
britexpat said
"Essence of National ..."Essence of National Day"...
Have already decided, but will keep it secret till after I have won the eer phones :O)
timebandit said
eers earphones to be exact ...eers earphones to be exact Brit
britexpat said
I heard that .. Pardon ? ...I heard that .. Pardon ?
timebandit said
Hey MODS what's the chances ...Hey MODS what's the chances of getting a link to this completion on the front page?
It's a QL competition run by QL members for QL members. Surely it's worthy of a mention on the front page?
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Done! :)
Good Luck to QL Photographers!
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timebandit said
Thank you ;) ...Thank you ;)
britexpat said
You lucky, lucky ...You lucky, lucky ba$tard.
Proper little MOD's pet, aren't we?
You must have slipped him a few shekels, eh? :o)
timebandit said
QL Photo Group Meet This Friday ...Diary Date: Friday 14th December 2012 at 9:30am. I am going to be on the Corniche this Friday at 9:30am. You will find me under the statue of the Oryx next to the Al Morjan restaurant http://www.flickr.co... . I will wait there until 10am and then head off around the Corniche in search of pre National Day celebration shots. There are already some great images to be bagged with dhows strategically placed and media placement. Anyone wishing to join me just pop along with your camera. As always QL Photo Group activities are free.
timebandit said
Blank Stare ...Blank Stare
ghazalz said
It would be a fun to watch ...It would be a fun to watch best photos of the occasion!
timebandit, Hope you'll get more sponsors with some extra efforts!
timebandit said
Man there are some weird ...Man there are some weird people on QL :|
seasons said
Lol!! ...Lol!!
timebandit said
Not in the competition ...Taken last weekend so not an entry, by one of our QL Photo Group Members during our Pre National Day Shoot.
stillthinkingof... said
^ ...Oh shoot..
How do we report comments?!
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timebandit said
Any comments on this one? ...No. 1
timebandit said
Or this one ...No. 2
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No 5 good why No 6 half ...No 5 good why No 6 half
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britexpat said
I was going to submit my ...I was going to submit my photos but No5 beats them hands down :O)
timebandit said
No. 5 is arty I guess BG. Not ...No. 6 is arty I guess BG. Not my cup of tea, but I thought I would pop it up to see if others found it interesting.
timebandit said
I will continue posting the ...I will continue posting the entries here as they come in. Entries close tomorrow at midnight, so I am hoping that we will see a few more before then.
timebandit said
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Hmmmm. "capture the essence ...Hmmmm. "capture the essence of Qatar National Day"..
Then No 14
timebandit said
That's right Brit.... have ...That's right Brit.... have you spotted one that captures the essence yet?
timebandit said
Ah... sorry... your choice is ...Ah... sorry... your choice is 14 so far
timebandit said
Hey... they keep coming so ...Hey... they keep coming so keep popping back to see what's new. BTW 14 gets marked down in my book because of the selective de-saturation (which hasn't been done that well if you look at the background). But so far one of the better examples of the essence.
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