2009 Modeling Photo of the Year Contest!!!

Mark Watson Dec 1, 2009

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  1. Mark Watson

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    **14 hours remaining!!**
    The entry deadline is MIDNIGHT (UTC -11) TONIGHT!!





    [​IMG] Its now time for the TrainBoard 2009 Modeling Photo of the Year contest!

    2009 is one month away from being history! From this contest the TrainBoard 2009 Modeling Photo of the Year will be chosen. Could it be yours?

    1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners will be selected!


    *Please read all rules as they ARE different from previous weeks*
    If you notice a typo, error, or confusing statement, please notify Mystere immediately for correction and clarification.

    TrainBoard 2009 Modeling Photo Challenge Topic: "No Subject"
    1. Challenges are open to everyone, have fun!!

    2. The entry deadline is MIDNIGHT (UTC -11), Thursday December 31st. Late entries will be accepted up until the official "Time's up!" post within the thread.

    3. For photos to be eligible they must be taken between Thursday January 1st 2009 and Thursday December 31st 2009.
    Please use the challenge as a motive to take a new photographs!

    4. Any posts with images taken before the period of the challenge will not be included in the poll and will be moved to the cutting room floor thread.
    - Ensure dates and times on your camera are correct. -

    5. Each participant may submit a total of 3 separate photos! so please choose the image carefully.
    *note on posting entries*
    Please embed the full size image (up to 1000x750px) in your post. If you attach your image, you can then edit your post to embed the attachment link as a full size image.

    6. Though realism is popular among voters, it is not required. Any image or snap shot related to the topic is acceptable!

    7. Though not required, commenting on other peoples photo is encouraged.
    *note on commenting*
    Using quotes is a great way to easily direct comments. For this contest however, please remove images from any quotes. This helps keep the thread "clean" for when voting time comes.

    8. Please use the Cutting Room Floor thread for related but ineligible images.

    9. A clever and distinctive title for your image helps identify it among voters. [​IMG]

    10. Post the date in which each photo you enter was taken. At the very least, include the Month if the exact day is unknown.
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    Within the first week of January 2010, all entries will be put up for a public vote, in which all members of TrainBoard may vote for their favorite entry(s), regardless of whether you submitted an entry or not. A voting bracket will be decided upon when the time comes. You will be allowed to vote for multiple entries.

    OK, enough of that bureaucratic reading. Let the contest begin!!!
     
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    Mark Watson, Dec 1, 2009
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  2. Stourbridge Lion

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    Going into the RED

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    Took some serious begging to get the wife to allow me to order this O Gauge Engine of the Stourbridge Lion and Coal Cars when it would exceed my hobby budget; but, how often do you see this engine ever offered in any scale? Image put together and submitted to RailImages on August 17, 2009; it was "DQ" from the "Weekend Modeling Photo Challenge "Red" Ends Aug 17th " Contest but offering it again for consideration.



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    TBX#0801

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    Taken May 7, 2009

    Wouldn't be right to not have this HO Scale Covered Hopper be part of a TrainBoard contest. I don't have a layout (yet) but this little display scene I think at least shows it off nicely as a roster shoot. :D :D :D
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    Stourbridge Lion, Dec 2, 2009
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    Vintage New York Central O Gauge Steam

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    This image taken January 3, 2009 is part of my Dad's childhood trainset that I now have as part of my collection of model trains. It's see allot of actual milage over the decades of use by both my dad as a child as well as by me when he started letting me run it as a kid on the floor over at Grandpa's house.
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    Stourbridge Lion, Dec 2, 2009
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  5. SteamDonkey74

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    Does that hopper carry Trainboardium?
     
    SteamDonkey74, Dec 2, 2009
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  6. Mark Watson

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    No contest this weekend. Instead take the time to submit an entry to this TrainBoard 2009 Photo of the Year contest! :D
     
    Mark Watson, Dec 4, 2009
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  7. Mark Watson

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    Just over 3 weeks left. With the Holidays, that time will fly so don't delay! :) :snowman: :clock:
     
    Mark Watson, Dec 8, 2009
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    No contest this weekend. Instead take the time to submit an entry to this TrainBoard 2009 End of the Year contest! :D

    And don't forget about the other 5 contests open for entries RIGHT NOW! :D

    2009 Modeling Photo of the Year

    2009 Prototype Photo of the Year

    2009 Novice Modeling Photo of the Year

    2009 Novice Prototype Photo of the Year

    2009 Modeling Video of the Year

    2009 Prototype Video of the Year


    Contests not your style?
    Check out the Weekend Photo Fun December 11, 2009 thread and share your photos, just for fun!
     
    Mark Watson, Dec 12, 2009
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  9. GrampysTrains

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    [​IMG]The evening local crossing Hammer Creek. Taken:12-4-09.
     
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    West bound freight on wrong main to bypass a MOW operation. Taken:4-9-09.

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    GrampysTrains, Dec 12, 2009
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    Reading GP7 down grade with a string of emptys. Taken:3-16-09.

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    GrampysTrains, Dec 12, 2009
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    r_i_straw, Dec 13, 2009
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    This will be a spectacular finale to the year if I can judge by what has been posted until now. Very impressive skills evident, fellas. My compliments to every one of you.

    Here are my three images:

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    COverton, Dec 14, 2009
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  14. Mark Watson

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    Here are my entries. The first two are heavily Photoshopped, which was never mentioned whether is was allowed or not? If not, I'll just enter the last one which has not been changed in Photoshop.

    As an evening thunderstorm clears, train CDLE-1 crests the Mascoma Lake Grade into the setting sun. Taken on August 4, 2009.
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    During a torrential rainstorm, train CDWJ screams up the Mascoma Lake Grade in Run 8. Taken on August 4, 2009.
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    Train LE-2 passes the depot in West Canaan, NH. Taken on October 30, 2009.
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    TrainManTy, Dec 17, 2009
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  16. Mark Watson

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    Photoshop is as much a part of photography as anything. It's just another tool in the photographers hands. As long as the focal point is a genuine model, enhancements and composite backgrounds are perfectly acceptable. :thumbs_up:

    I love that rainstorm shot!
     
    Mark Watson, Dec 17, 2009
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    Kim's Kanyon

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    I do not remember when this photo was taken. I know it said July but what year?
     
    jhn_plsn, Dec 23, 2009
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    The northbound train headed by the tunnel motor now has clearance to depart Victorville now that the southbound has cleared. In the background is the Cemex plant with siding.

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    The engineer puts his GP40 into run 8 to powers over the viaduct thinking he was alone in the night when he discovers an F3AB Black Widow set in the lower canyon working his way into Victorville.
     
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