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Title: FORUM CALENDAR 2014 - Selected hi-res needed....
Post by: RedRobin on November 20, 2013, 08:43:59 am
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I'll add to this as the day progresses - 24 chosen because the inside front and inside back covers will display 4 pics each this year (2014).

HIGH RES IMAGES WANTED when I have posted which ones, which must be free of any photographer's logos etc - All photos will be credited outside the image area.

The front cover....

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FRED_INK%2FPrinted_Projects%2FCover_OutsideFront_2014draft.jpg&hash=5623d9b3b63dc78752666a805e58ed2c6984df31)

^ Thanks to valle for the late entry!

2014 CALENDARS OF FINE PHOTOGRAPHS & SNAPSHOTS CAN BE ORDERED HERE:  http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,75881.0.html
Title: Re: FORUM CALENDAR 2014 - SELECTED PHOTOS....
Post by: Scottymon on November 20, 2013, 09:08:24 am
great shot for the front there; where the heck was that taken, very industrial.
Title: Re: FORUM CALENDAR 2014 - SELECTED PHOTOS....
Post by: RedRobin on November 20, 2013, 09:17:37 am

great shot for the front there; where the heck was that taken, very industrial.


....You will have to ask valle whose car it is  :smiley:

Like last year's front cover by richwig83, it stood out and was a no-brainer to choose.
Title: Re: FORUM CALENDAR 2014 - SELECTED PHOTOS....
Post by: xjay1337 on November 20, 2013, 09:38:30 am
Cool story bro !
Title: Re: FORUM CALENDAR 2014 - SELECTED PHOTOS....
Post by: RedRobin on November 20, 2013, 09:43:31 am
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You're selected, xjay!

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm3.staticflickr.com%2F2823%2F9238157831_461cb8e394_b.jpg&hash=90dbd8a9eb6e704e0b77d59d247f6417013ab0fe)

Please send me a hi-res version without the Simon Leeds logo - He will be credited alongside the photo but NOT on the image.

redrobinmusic @ dsl. pipex. com [spaced to stop the spam bots]
Title: Re: FORUM CALENDAR 2014 - SELECTED PHOTOS....
Post by: RedRobin on November 20, 2013, 09:50:38 am
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Alex, this year you're in I'm glad to say. Nice real-world action shot.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fv489%2Ffordkaracing%2F1074153_10152982792840212_1459804745_o_zps8adbf308.jpg&hash=9b70d90746c386eddf3fe4faaed50db1945edbfc)

Hi-res to 'redrobinmusic @ dsl. pipex. com' please  :happy2:
Title: Re: FORUM CALENDAR 2014 - SELECTED PHOTOS....
Post by: RedRobin on November 20, 2013, 09:55:22 am
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rex, 2 shots of yours....

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1237.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fff469%2Fvladpanut%2Fsite_IMG_1491_zps0efea0de.jpg&hash=0533079a3424aad5ca87b7ef629be04828c8dc0e)

^ To be used as a month pic.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1237.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fff469%2Fvladpanut%2Fsite_DSC_1783_zps9f55b63c.jpg&hash=f17400fff8464c44cf3d62490699e06530d96db2)

^ To be used smaller in a set of 4 (inside covers).

Hi-res images to: redrobinmusic @ dsl. pipex. com
Title: Re: FORUM CALENDAR 2014 - SELECTED PHOTOS....
Post by: RedRobin on November 20, 2013, 10:00:43 am
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s3kel....

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fbb371%2Fs3kel%2F18edd847d041e5b17c4007c7e8696b01_zpse28df54a.jpg&hash=59fbc1a8b4b009c6e9b9bab07e706f3e62e2ff12)

^ To be used smaller in a set of 4 (inside covers).

I reserve the right to straighten and crop to suit our layout design needs.

Hi-res to: redrobinmusic @ dsl. pipex. com  :happy2: Thanks.
Title: Re: FORUM CALENDAR 2014 - SELECTED PHOTOS....
Post by: RedRobin on November 20, 2013, 10:04:28 am
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john_o, not sure where to use yet but will be used on either back cover at small size or part of a set of 4.

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-jXUJ6HYyozs/TzAGLF1XdSI/AAAAAAAAiRg/v4YuTfMDMqI/s800/20120205_102455.jpg)

Hi-res to: redrobinmusic @ dsl. pipex. com  :happy2: Ta
Title: Re: FORUM CALENDAR 2014 - SELECTED PHOTOS....
Post by: RedRobin on November 20, 2013, 10:07:58 am
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*cough* Well yes, both Neil and I have chosen one of mine. If anyone thinks it's unfair and not impartial, then tough sh*t because there's a lot of work involved in producing the design and artwork for the calendar and it's my reward. We didn't choose one of mine until all the others were chosen first.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FRedRobin_05%2FRED_GTI%2Fthrobin1.jpg&hash=9f39d4fc81fe9d09e8a0e44c38b27ceacac950da)
Title: Re: FORUM CALENDAR 2014 - SELECTED PHOTOS....
Post by: RedRobin on November 20, 2013, 10:14:25 am
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stephen8512....

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Frealityfromwords%2Fcar_journal%2FIMG_7015.jpg&hash=a315889bf5568acf40dfc55abfb4bb0ff9c64943)

^ Will be used for a month page.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Frealityfromwords%2Fcar_journal%2FIMG_6832.jpg&hash=d53f4a2c0803175d1d0e73e0301fc00224ff8e7f)

^ Might even use this for a month page as well but cropped. But will be published.

Hi-res to: redrobinmusic @ dsl. pipex. com but without any logos. Photog will be credited alongside images.

I reserve the right to crop/straighten to suit design layout.
Title: Re: FORUM CALENDAR 2014 - SELECTED PHOTOS....
Post by: RedRobin on November 20, 2013, 10:15:40 am
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Having a break for breakfast before it becomes brunch! More to follow.  :happy2:
Title: Re: FORUM CALENDAR 2014 - SELECTED PHOTOS....
Post by: xjay1337 on November 20, 2013, 10:17:50 am
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You're selected, xjay!


Please send me a hi-res version without the Simon Leeds logo - He will be credited alongside the photo but NOT on the image.

redrobinmusic @ dsl. pipex. com [spaced to stop the spam bots]

Even cooler story.
I'll sort it out.
Title: Re: FORUM CALENDAR 2014 - SELECTED PHOTOS....
Post by: xjay1337 on November 20, 2013, 10:24:30 am
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*cough* Well yes, both Neil and I have chosen one of mine. If anyone thinks it's unfair and not impartial, then tough sh*t because there's a lot of work involved in producing the design and artwork for the calendar and it's my reward. We didn't choose one of mine until all the others were chosen first.



I don't think you need to justify your actions.
People will always complain mate...no matter what for .  ;)
Title: Re: FORUM CALENDAR 2014 - SELECTED PHOTOS....
Post by: RedRobin on November 20, 2013, 10:24:55 am
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You're selected, xjay!

Please send me a hi-res version without the Simon Leeds logo - He will be credited alongside the photo but NOT on the image.

redrobinmusic @ dsl. pipex. com [spaced to stop the spam bots]

Even cooler story.
I'll sort it out.


....It's a great shot - Very strong composition. Your other 2 were good quality too but didn't tell the slammed air ride story so well. You know I'm personally not a fan of air slams but it's a great photo image and each to their own - We're all enthusiasts!

I may decide to Photoshop out the white pole but am not sure yet - It's still a great pic with it in.
Title: Re: FORUM CALENDAR 2014 - SELECTED PHOTOS....
Post by: xjay1337 on November 20, 2013, 10:31:09 am
Feel free to remove all the white poles haha
I will pass the kind words onto my ginger friend (who took the photo)
Title: Re: FORUM CALENDAR 2014 - SELECTED PHOTOS....
Post by: bigeyd on November 20, 2013, 10:52:08 am
Some beauts
Title: Re: FORUM CALENDAR 2014 - SELECTED PHOTOS....
Post by: RedRobin on November 20, 2013, 12:36:17 pm
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Some more beauts....

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm3.staticflickr.com%2F2840%2F9547925519_1460060b36_b.jpg&hash=724f78c639c35d5ec1a67dc77fa176d5a4cbaa1f)

Thanks, keano. A great use of this sometimes overdone colour-n-b&w mix.

Hi-res, must be without the photog name on the image, to redrobinmusic @ dsl. pipex. com
Title: Re: FORUM CALENDAR 2014 - SELECTED PHOTOS....
Post by: RedRobin on November 20, 2013, 12:48:47 pm
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Hurdy, my friend, we have selected a different one to those submitted as a month page but may use one of your recent ones as part of a smaller 4-part set (inside front and back covers)....

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/10929_532429660134998_1818860289_n.jpg)

^ This image is much better than the others regarding showing your car itself. Also, the obvious enthusiasm for your car by the guys standing around it is a nice aspect. The others are in a great setting but.

Having said that, one of the others may be used as said above.

Must have a hi-res without the photog's logo - We will credit him alongside in the same style as everyone else.

Send to: redrobinmusic @ dsl. pipex. com

I will let you know asap about which other shot.  :happy2:
Title: Re: FORUM CALENDAR 2014 - SELECTED PHOTOS....
Post by: RedRobin on November 20, 2013, 12:52:33 pm
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(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fyy295%2FScopes_GTI%2FCIMG1557_zps31846b46.jpg&hash=bc72de106a8571373eaeed4d423ad185baec5116)

^ scopes.

At this stage I'm still not sure which of your two to use but no prob because you already have the h-res images.  :happy2:
Title: Re: FORUM CALENDAR 2014 - SELECTED PHOTOS....
Post by: RedRobin on November 20, 2013, 01:01:51 pm
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A brace of Track Slags!....

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Freaders_ride_2013%2Fmini_meet_2%2FIMG_7931559311513_zps192fd1ff.jpg&hash=ea33394cb0fdbd8000e71322ac3fb51b193d4b62)

The very best shot of your pair unfortunately has commercial signage in view which can't be cropped out. I don't mind it but I know that the forum's Admin/Moderators Team don't want any 'advertising' images on the calendar.

Hi-res please.
Title: Re: FORUM CALENDAR 2014 - SELECTED PHOTOS....
Post by: RedRobin on November 20, 2013, 01:04:39 pm
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jonnym, classic enthusiast burn up shot in an indoor carpark! ....

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fn600%2Fjonmaw1%2FIMG_2610_zps2d086bf6.jpg&hash=4a0c8a17eb1a1dc27b62f9f4197aa673c94b4cee)

Hi-res please to redrobinmusic @ dsl. pipex. com
Title: Re: FORUM CALENDAR 2014 - SELECTED PHOTOS....
Post by: RedRobin on November 20, 2013, 01:08:37 pm
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Lovey-Dovey :love: Romany-Mandy....

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fae2%2Fremorrison11%2F7D3416FB-366A-4DAD-8206-35F90E4A260E-180-00000006E08B7169_zpsf0cb7c4c.jpg&hash=c104ce0bc71c52f56aa7c16de34b06c0bba72377)

Hi-res to: redrobinmusic @ dsl. pipex. com  :happy2:

We have already decided which month but we ain't tellin ya!  :P
Title: Re: FORUM CALENDAR 2014 - SELECTED PHOTOS....
Post by: Marc-5-GTI on November 20, 2013, 01:09:59 pm
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Lovey-Dovey :love: Romany-Mandy....


Hi-res to: redrobinmusic @ dsl. pipex. com  :happy2:

We have already decided which month but we ain't tellin ya!  :P

Gotta be February for valentines day!  :love:
Title: Re: FORUM CALENDAR 2014 - SELECTED PHOTOS....
Post by: RedRobin on November 20, 2013, 01:17:37 pm
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Andy is no longer a 'Ring Virgin!....

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fwigit71%2FEd35_Europe%2FIMG_6705_zps583c299f.jpg&hash=2ab69179d704c0fa8e84e28d39ebba44845169bd)

^ No problem about using this shot - Tell us who took it and I'm confident that if we credit them (alongside image) it will acceptable because the calendar is only for private distribution as a very small print run.

Please chase this up asap  :happy2:
Title: Re: FORUM CALENDAR 2014 - SELECTED PHOTOS....
Post by: xjay1337 on November 20, 2013, 01:18:34 pm
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Lovey-Dovey :love: Romany-Mandy....


Hi-res to: redrobinmusic @ dsl. pipex. com  :happy2:

We have already decided which month but we ain't tellin ya!  :P

Gotta be February for valentines day!  :love:

Title: Re: FORUM CALENDAR 2014 - SELECTED PHOTOS....
Post by: Marc-5-GTI on November 20, 2013, 01:21:01 pm
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Lovey-Dovey :love: Romany-Mandy....


Hi-res to: redrobinmusic @ dsl. pipex. com  :happy2:

We have already decided which month but we ain't tellin ya!  :P

Gotta be February for valentines day!  :love:



 :P
Title: Re: FORUM CALENDAR 2014 - SELECTED PHOTOS....
Post by: RedRobin on November 20, 2013, 01:23:45 pm
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Jaywoo! Very nice shot with lots going on and very VAG. Also different from the other pics and so helps a varied mix.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FJaywoo85%2FGolf_GTi%2FRevoinMK0085.jpg&hash=d44bf8305032cbd58f6cd2d8498f6b3f770b83f9)

Hi-res to: redrobinmusic @ dsl. pipex. com  :happy2:
Title: Re: FORUM CALENDAR 2014 - SELECTED PHOTOS....
Post by: RedRobin on November 20, 2013, 01:28:17 pm
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You made it this year!

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Ftt210%2Fmonte0797%2Fnull-134.jpg&hash=8adfb8f8d7f01a4f91f8013a14cd238b545281b8)

Hi-res please to: redrobinmusic @ dsl. pipex. com  :happy2:
Title: Re: FORUM CALENDAR 2014 - SELECTED PHOTOS....
Post by: RedRobin on November 20, 2013, 01:34:03 pm
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Matto, stunning scenery and car colour!

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2F1003%2FMatt.H%2FCalendarSubSmall_zpsa9c11287.jpg&hash=b1e86c6910a642dd7f4c13658578064fd87968f2)

Hi-res please to: redrobinmusic @ dsl. pipex. com  :happy2:
Title: Re: FORUM CALENDAR 2014 - SELECTED PHOTOS....
Post by: RedRobin on November 20, 2013, 01:40:14 pm
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A fabulous real-world action shot full of atmosphere....

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm9.staticflickr.com%2F8324%2F8121669895_7ff49767b5_c.jpg&hash=aa3d6c120c85f78f8edbd3e049111813b5d9a054)

Either Thor or richwig to supply hi-res please to: redrobinmusic @ dsl. pipex. com

Without the Wiggley-Manship logo please.
Title: Re: FORUM CALENDAR 2014 - SELECTED PHOTOS....
Post by: RedRobin on November 20, 2013, 01:47:08 pm
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That's it, so a big thankyou to all for submitting photos  :drinking:
Title: Re: FORUM CALENDAR 2014 - SELECTED PHOTOS....
Post by: rich83 on November 20, 2013, 02:15:48 pm
You'd have only made mine green anyway...... :popcornsoda:
Title: Re: FORUM CALENDAR 2014 - SELECTED PHOTOS....
Post by: xjay1337 on November 20, 2013, 02:21:04 pm


Without the Wiggley-Manship logo please.

AHHAHAHAha  :happy2:
Title: Re: FORUM CALENDAR 2014 - SELECTED PHOTOS....
Post by: rich83 on November 20, 2013, 02:42:17 pm
On a serious note robin. That might be the highest res version of thors pic. Not sure I saved the original files.
Title: Re: FORUM CALENDAR 2014 - SELECTED PHOTOS....
Post by: RedRobin on November 20, 2013, 02:52:26 pm

On a serious note robin. That might be the highest res version of thors pic. Not sure I saved the original files.


....The version posted is lo-res but the image is such that changing the res etc in Photoshop probably will be okay due to the subject's lighting and greys colour palette.

I'll send it to and speak with Neil about it. I really want to use this shot if we can. I'll be able to crop out the Rich Wigley signature on the image itself.

However, it's currently perfect for us to apply a creative green industrial look to it  :wink:  :evilgrin:
Title: Re: FORUM CALENDAR 2014 - SELECTED PHOTOS....
Post by: MightyMullet on November 20, 2013, 03:02:22 pm
Awesome shots, I'm in for purchasing one of these bad boys!


Via Tapatalk (http://tapatalk.com/m?id=1)
Title: Re: FORUM CALENDAR 2014 - SELECTED PHOTOS....
Post by: wigit on November 20, 2013, 03:17:38 pm
great selection Robin and a nice send off for the 35, credits and links sent  :happy2:
Title: Re: FORUM CALENDAR 2014 - SELECTED PHOTOS....
Post by: RedRobin on November 20, 2013, 03:23:00 pm

great selection Robin and a nice send off for the 35, credits and links sent  :happy2:


....Got it all including hi-res which is excellent quality.  :drinking:

We haven't decided which car for which month yet.
Title: Re: FORUM CALENDAR 2014 - SELECTED PHOTOS....
Post by: rich83 on November 20, 2013, 03:32:59 pm
Some good pics. I do think that hurdys own entries were better that the one you've chosen yourself. It's not really calendar worthy IMHO.
Title: Re: FORUM CALENDAR 2014 - SELECTED PHOTOS....
Post by: RedRobin on November 20, 2013, 05:00:18 pm

Some good pics. I do think that hurdys own entries were better that the one you've chosen yourself. It's not really calendar worthy IMHO.


....They are good but are generally exposed to feature the scenery rather than the car and hence the overall character of the car is reduced, almost lost.

Everyone will have their own different opinion about which photos will make the 'best' calendar. This is exactly why Neil and myself insist on having complete control on these decisions, otherwise it's simply too much hassle to be involved in this at all and very time consuming and even more frustrating when the forum keeps losing connection (as it did during Neil and I making decisions last night).

Anyway, I did post that we might use one of his 'scenic' set as well.
Title: Re: FORUM CALENDAR 2014 - SELECTED PHOTOS....
Post by: jonm on November 20, 2013, 06:15:41 pm
awful lot of "snap shots" picked...  :innocent:
Title: Re: FORUM CALENDAR 2014 - SELECTED PHOTOS....
Post by: rex on November 20, 2013, 06:45:12 pm
Well, first of all thank you for making me apart of the next years calendar!  :notworthy:

I think I am very lucky I have a very photogenic car color but, I have to keep pushing for great angles and shots to make sure I will be in the 2015 calendar also  :grin:

I've sent the photos in high resolution. If there are any issues please write here or PM or over mail.
Can't wait to get my hands on the finished product!

 :congrats:
Title: Re: FORUM CALENDAR 2014 - SELECTED PHOTOS....
Post by: RedRobin on November 20, 2013, 06:52:15 pm

awful lot of "snap shots" picked...  :innocent:


....I've seen your professional photography on your web site and it's truly excellent for a great many reasons. However, we didn't choose the photographs you submitted. I will say that if we had chosen one of yours it would have most likely been as a front cover but then the "snap shots" as you call them might have seemed poor by comparison. It's not an art calendar. A couple of your submitted pics would look better framed and on a wall rather than in a down-to-earth car forum calendar, in my opinion.
Title: Re: FORUM CALENDAR 2014 - SELECTED PHOTOS....
Post by: xjay1337 on November 20, 2013, 07:26:44 pm
I don't mind who is picked.

However.

This is going to be a calender that is on display at your house, work/office, garage, whatever. People will look at it and make their judgements/assumptions.  It represents the forum, the members, and in a way, VW Golf drivers and enthusiasts.

The quality/composure of some of the shots chosen is not of a quality I would personally consider right for a calender. I'm not saying anything negative about the CARS chosen (as not a single car picked I would deem "un-caldenerable" - just the photos of said cars.

That's my opinion.

However I'll still buy one. And RR and the other guy have done a lot of work putting it all together. No-one has the same taste in cars, pictures, etc, and there's always going to be people who are unhappy.
So let's all cut people a break on what's picked and why.  :happy2:
Title: Re: FORUM CALENDAR 2014 - SELECTED PHOTOS....
Post by: rich83 on November 20, 2013, 07:44:02 pm
awful lot of "snap shots" picked...  :innocent:

This ^^^^ I had the same gripe last year, but yes.... It's all a bit "snapshot-tastic" unfortunately.
Title: Re: FORUM CALENDAR 2014 - SELECTED PHOTOS....
Post by: Marc-5-GTI on November 20, 2013, 08:05:34 pm
Most photos are spot on like! Done a good job.  :congrats:

But I think if you picked the best photo from each person submitting and called a vote then no one could complain..?
Title: Re: FORUM CALENDAR 2014 - SELECTED PHOTOS....
Post by: RedRobin on November 20, 2013, 08:28:04 pm
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For those who have a "gripe" (which actually means "something trivial") about either last year's calendar or this year's, Neil and I can only choose from the photographs which are submitted.

It depends how you define "calendar worthy" but if more photographs which might be described as "calendar worthy" by some (and not "snapshot-tastic") had been submitted then we probably wouldn't be having this discussion.

If one photographer such as professional jonm had photographed all the cars then I am sure that the calendar as a whole package would meet a "calendar worthy" standard but be honest guys, such a photographic project simply isn't practical without being funded to cover the photographer's and others costs. If every member of this forum who submitted their car photos was a professional photographer then I expect "calendar worthiness" would also be achieved.

However, the calendar represents the forum membership and their cars. It also gives members an opportunity to photograph their cars to their best ability, to enjoy doing so, and to enjoy seeing their efforts published. It's clear to me from the PMs I have received so far today that most folks here are genuinely very happy with our selection.

To put down other people's efforts as "snapshot-tastic" is frankly very disrespectful to other enthusiasts here. I would even go further and say it appears to stink of photographic snobbery.

Neil and I have chosen a group of photographs which are (a) reproduceable (b) representative (c) sit comfortably together as a collection. All Neil and myself can do is work with what photos we are offered.

Title: Re: FORUM CALENDAR 2014 - SELECTED PHOTOS....
Post by: rich83 on November 20, 2013, 08:39:38 pm
Call it what you want robin... A snap shot, is a snap shot!!  The cover photos is absolutely brilliant.... That's what all the others should be like. Purpose taken photos...... Not just snap shots!!!
Title: Re: FORUM CALENDAR 2014 - SELECTED PHOTOS....
Post by: jonnym on November 20, 2013, 08:41:35 pm
Don't think you meant me :p
Title: Re: FORUM CALENDAR 2014 - SELECTED PHOTOS....
Post by: RedRobin on November 20, 2013, 08:47:45 pm

Call it what you want robin... A snap shot, is a snap shot!!  The cover photos is absolutely brilliant.... That's what all the others should be like. Purpose taken photos...... Not just snap shots!!!


....I repeat!.... All Neil and myself can do is work with the photos we are offered.

If you would like to know why we chose your photo of Thor's car over your photo of your car, I'd be happy to tell you.

Title: Re: FORUM CALENDAR 2014 - SELECTED PHOTOS....
Post by: RedRobin on November 20, 2013, 08:48:57 pm

Don't think you meant me :p


....Sorry, I meant jonm, the wedding photographer. I'll edit my earlier post.
Title: Re: FORUM CALENDAR 2014 - SELECTED PHOTOS....
Post by: rich83 on November 20, 2013, 08:49:16 pm
And just for the record. I wouldn't consider the photo I took of thors car to be up to par either... So don't think I'm pointing fingers.
Title: Re: FORUM CALENDAR 2014 - SELECTED PHOTOS....
Post by: RedRobin on November 20, 2013, 08:56:17 pm

And just for the record. I wouldn't consider the photo I took of thors car to be up to par either... So don't think I'm pointing fingers.


....Whether technically inferior or not, it's got a lot more going for it than the one of your car you submitted this year. Why? Because it's much more real-life and dynamic and less studio setup. The version you did last year with Greeners hanging out the window was the best car snap of yours I have ever seen - It was absolutely brilliant, not due to anything technical but because it was emotive. Thor's car pic has far more emotion and that's far more important than anything else in a photograph.
Title: Re: FORUM CALENDAR 2014 - SELECTED PHOTOS....
Post by: rich83 on November 20, 2013, 09:02:00 pm
I didn't ask for an explanation robin..... I don't need you to validate my photography. Thanks for trying tho.
Title: Re: FORUM CALENDAR 2014 - SELECTED PHOTOS....
Post by: rex on November 20, 2013, 09:24:40 pm
I think we are making Robin's and Neil's work a lot harder by sharring our thoughs so soon.
I think the best way is to have the calendar delivered and than give a constuctive feedback to it's creators.
If I were envolved in the calendars' creation and even before it got out I would have received negative feedback, I would have have been a bit fed up. I think it helps if we put ourselves in Robin's and Neil's shoes before giving a feedback...

And as another remark, please remember we are each unique and we don't have the same taste. So I guess each one of us would have chosen different photos (me included).

So far each calendar was a true joy to watch and there is no reason to expect anything from this one.
Really looking forward to seening the finished product!
Title: Re: FORUM CALENDAR 2014 - SELECTED PHOTOS....
Post by: RedRobin on November 20, 2013, 10:05:37 pm

I didn't ask for an explanation robin..... I don't need you to validate my photography. Thanks for trying tho.


....By you challenging our choice of forum calendar photographs you put your own efforts up for validation in that context.

I accept and respect that our views and choices may differ but I feel obliged to respond openly and frankly.
Title: Re: FORUM CALENDAR 2014 - SELECTED PHOTOS....
Post by: jonnym on November 20, 2013, 10:48:13 pm

Don't think you meant me :p


....Sorry, I meant jonm, the wedding photographer. I'll edit my earlier post.

Wasn't a moan! I feel honoured you even call me professional ;)
Title: Re:
Post by: Bignod00 on November 20, 2013, 11:19:24 pm
Good hard work again by two forum members and I, and many others thank them for this. Thanks to Robin and Neil.....looking forward to seeing the finished product again. :happy2:

Food for thought.......If you've got nothing positive to say...maybe just say nothing at all!
Title: Re: FORUM CALENDAR 2014 - SELECTED PHOTOS....
Post by: xjay1337 on November 21, 2013, 01:06:21 am
snip


Very defensive comment for what was, really, not a very derogatory or negative comment IMO.
It's a forum people can share their thoughts. Normally I am pretty blunt but even tried to word my post very positively. Richard's post wasn't exactly mean or anything.

I don't think anyone is "having a dig". All been escalated a bit too far imo :(

 :drinking:
Title: Re: FORUM CALENDAR 2014 - SELECTED PHOTOS....
Post by: Mandy on November 21, 2013, 08:02:05 am
Thank you to Neil and Robin for your efforts once again.


Don't like it = Don't buy it. Simple as that really. :happy2:
Title: Re: FORUM CALENDAR 2014 - SELECTED PHOTOS....
Post by: doylebros on November 21, 2013, 08:43:12 am
As above.

Sales figures as always will tell you if people like it!

Plus those photos mean different things to different people - some people love wheels, lowered or whatever.

If it helps the forum put me down for two!

Well done to those members who put the time and effort in. :notworthy:
Title: Re: FORUM CALENDAR 2014 - SELECTED PHOTOS....
Post by: RedRobin on November 21, 2013, 09:14:38 am

Plus those photos mean different things to different people - some people love wheels, lowered or whatever.

If it helps the forum put me down for two!

Well done to those members who put the time and effort in. :notworthy:


....Thanks, your encouragement is very much appreciated  :drinking:

I'll post a link for calendar orders once Neil has started that thread.

Trying to support the very differing loves of forum members for their cars is exactly what we have attempted to represent in our choice of fine photographs and snapshots.
Title: Re: FORUM CALENDAR 2014 - SELECTED PHOTOS....
Post by: wigit on November 21, 2013, 10:33:38 am
I think you cannot win on this, yes sometimes they are not the best quality pics but then again they capture atmosphere, this year we seem to have had less submissions so the choice is even harder

other years there have been votes on this and quite frankly that had very little to do with the quality of pics or cars included

end of the day Robin does this for the love of the forum, whilst we don't always agree with the choices we should respect that and he is old enough and cantankerous enough to take it on one of his chins  :happy2:
Title: Re: FORUM CALENDAR 2014 - SELECTED PHOTOS....
Post by: RedRobin on November 21, 2013, 10:47:54 am

I think you cannot win on this, yes sometimes they are not the best quality pics but then again they capture atmosphere, this year we seem to have had less submissions so the choice is even harder

other years there have been votes on this and quite frankly that had very little to do with the quality of pics or cars included

end of the day Robin does this for the love of the forum, whilst we don't always agree with the choices we should respect that and he is old enough and cantankerous enough to take it on one of his chins  :happy2:


...."had very little to do with the quality of pics or cars included" is exactly why I have not wanted to be involved if choices were down to public voting - Then it really might be ALL 'snapshot-tastic' and furthermore photos which reproduced poorly in print.

I must go and look in the mirror - I didn't notice more than one chin when I last looked!  :laugh:
Title: Re: FORUM CALENDAR 2014 - SELECTED PHOTOS....
Post by: rich83 on November 21, 2013, 10:49:00 am
 :signLOL:
Title: Re: FORUM CALENDAR 2014 - SELECTED PHOTOS....
Post by: scopes on November 21, 2013, 02:28:35 pm
***Order your 2014 calendar here***

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,75881.msg798047.html#msg798047
Title: Re: FORUM CALENDAR 2014 - SELECTED PHOTOS....
Post by: xjay1337 on November 21, 2013, 03:39:13 pm
Edit: wrong thread.
Title: Re: FORUM CALENDAR 2014 - SELECTED PHOTOS....
Post by: RedRobin on November 21, 2013, 05:43:55 pm
.
As richwig has now decided to withdraw his previously given permission to allow his photograph of Thor's car (submitted by Thor and then selected), we have made another selection.

This is the withdrawn photo....

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FRED_INK%2FPrinted_Projects%2FrichwigThor.jpg&hash=dde86d4069bce5adaf00ca5af34dbe927f169afe)

And this is our substitute photo submitted by jonm....

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm9.staticflickr.com%2F8236%2F8526185526_551b6da713_z.jpg&hash=765520691133ed62d35c260b2db029ab6e5a5621)

I make no secret of the fact that unfortunately I find richwig's behaviour in this matter to be selfish and petty, even spiteful and not at all helpful to the forum producing a calendar which will donate its proceeds to the forum itself.

I expect that having submitted the photo of his car, Thor will be disappointed but I have no doubt that he won't lose any sleep over it as I know him to have a broad perspective on life. Still, richwig clearly didn't think to discuss his intentions with him first.

Title: Re: FORUM CALENDAR 2014 - SELECTED PHOTOS....
Post by: rich83 on November 21, 2013, 05:48:16 pm
Actually Robin... i contacted Chris this morning to tell him that the photo could be used. Up to you... do what you want.
Title: Re: FORUM CALENDAR 2014 - SELECTED PHOTOS....
Post by: Scottymon on November 21, 2013, 05:49:02 pm
When's Ron Burgundy when you need him.
Title: Re: FORUM CALENDAR 2014 - SELECTED PHOTOS....
Post by: RedRobin on November 21, 2013, 05:53:19 pm

Actually Robin... i contacted Chris this morning to tell him that the photo could be used.


....So you realised how you had behaved and had a change of heart. What changed your mind? Or should I say who?

The result of your behaviour is that we now have to lose a photo.
Title: Re: FORUM CALENDAR 2014 - SELECTED PHOTOS....
Post by: wigit on November 21, 2013, 05:55:13 pm
personally i think the FB dialogue has not place in this thread and should be removed
Title: Re: FORUM CALENDAR 2014 - SELECTED PHOTOS....
Post by: Marc-5-GTI on November 21, 2013, 05:56:32 pm
Yeah got to agree with the above... Don't think it's the place to argue.. People aren't going to take sides to back anyone up...
Title: Re: FORUM CALENDAR 2014 - SELECTED PHOTOS....
Post by: rich83 on November 21, 2013, 05:58:05 pm

Actually Robin... i contacted Chris this morning to tell him that the photo could be used.


....So you realised how you had behaved and had a change of heart. What changed your mind? Or should I say who?

The result of your behaviour is that we now have to lose a photo.

Do as you pwease Robin. I messaged chris this morning and told him that the photo could be used. I realised that I would be pissing off the wrong person if i wasn't to allow it.

You rubbed me up the wrong way last night so toys were thrown out of the pram.... I have since collected nearly all of them.  :happy2:
Title: Re: FORUM CALENDAR 2014 - SELECTED PHOTOS....
Post by: rich83 on November 21, 2013, 05:58:52 pm
personally i think the FB dialogue has not place in this thread and should be removed

Ohh its been reported already Andy.  A last ditch attempt to try and make me look like the bad guy and foul my name.
Title: Re: FORUM CALENDAR 2014 - SELECTED PHOTOS....
Post by: Veee-dubber on November 21, 2013, 06:11:03 pm
I wont comment on some of the 'banter' exchanged on this thread but having seen only the images that are selcted I think the calender will prove to be a cracker - I will definately be purchasing one :) Good work to all involved :)
Title: Re: FORUM CALENDAR 2014 - SELECTED PHOTOS....
Post by: wigit on November 21, 2013, 06:14:36 pm
personally i think the FB dialogue has not place in this thread and should be removed

Ohh its been reported already Andy.  A last ditch attempt to try and make me look like the bad guy and foul my name.

people have disagreements and opinions, lessons for all parties can be learned and hope Robin and you both make the Christmas meet shake hands raise a glass and we all move on  :drinking:
Title: Re: FORUM CALENDAR 2014 - SELECTED PHOTOS....
Post by: rich83 on November 21, 2013, 06:16:42 pm
Cant make it unfortunately.  At least youll have something to talk about!  :signLOL:
Title: Re: FORUM CALENDAR 2014 - SELECTED PHOTOS....
Post by: RedRobin on November 21, 2013, 06:30:14 pm

Actually Robin... i contacted Chris this morning to tell him that the photo could be used.


....So you realised how you had behaved and had a change of heart. What changed your mind? Or should I say who?

The result of your behaviour is that we now have to lose a photo.


Do as you pwease Robin. I messaged chris this morning and told him that the photo could be used. I realised that I would be pissing off the wrong person if i wasn't to allow it.

You rubbed me up the wrong way last night so toys were thrown out of the pram.... I have since collected nearly all of them.  :happy2:


....That's fair enough. I have edited my earlier post to remove the facebook content.
Title: Re: FORUM CALENDAR 2014 - SELECTED PHOTOS....
Post by: rich83 on November 21, 2013, 06:31:08 pm
 :happy2:

.... just found the last toy. All back in my pram now.  :grin:
Title: Re: FORUM CALENDAR 2014 - SELECTED PHOTOS....
Post by: Tortaruga on November 21, 2013, 06:49:24 pm
I have the 2013 calendar in the bathroom. It has pleasured me greatly every time I wiped myself this year.
Title: Re: FORUM CALENDAR 2014 - SELECTED PHOTOS....
Post by: RedRobin on November 21, 2013, 06:53:46 pm

I have the 2013 calendar in the bathroom. It has pleasured me greatly every time I wiped myself this year.


....Is it just me who thinks this doesn't sound quite right and/or is too much information?

Neil, I think we must have sent him the VAG Hot Babes calendar by mistake.
Title: Re: FORUM CALENDAR 2014 - SELECTED PHOTOS....
Post by: Marc-5-GTI on November 21, 2013, 06:57:35 pm

I have the 2013 calendar in the bathroom. It has pleasured me greatly every time I wiped myself this year.


....Is it just me who thinks this doesn't sound quite right and/or is too much information?

Neil, I think we must have sent him the VAG Hot Babes calendar by mistake.

You have those?!  :drool:
Title: Re: FORUM CALENDAR 2014 - SELECTED PHOTOS....
Post by: MC71 on November 21, 2013, 07:41:19 pm
I have the 2013 calendar in the bathroom. It has pleasured me greatly every time I wiped myself this year.

I worry for you PJ. As I was Miss October this year, I now feel violated.  :laugh:

Anyhow, back on topic.........

Some belting shots peeps. Love Valle's one, a more than worthy cover pic IMHO. My Calendar will have pride of place in the Man Cave.

 :happy2:

Title: Re: FORUM CALENDAR 2014 - SELECTED PHOTOS....
Post by: doylebros on November 21, 2013, 08:59:42 pm
The only draw back with this calendar is:-

I'm going to be put too shame - After looking at how clean you all keep your vehicles, I feel the only way I could present mine to a similar standard, would be to learn photoshop!

How do you use them and have them looking so good? :notworthy:
Title: Re: FORUM CALENDAR 2014 - SELECTED PHOTOS....
Post by: Saintsteve on November 21, 2013, 09:46:24 pm
Calendar looks good Robin.

well done to those involved   :happy2:
Title: Re: FORUM CALENDAR 2014 - SELECTED PHOTOS....
Post by: xjay1337 on November 21, 2013, 10:40:57 pm
The only draw back with this calendar is:-

I'm going to be put too shame - After looking at how clean you all keep your vehicles, I feel the only way I could present mine to a similar standard, would be to learn photoshop!

How do you use them and have them looking so good? :notworthy:

Clean it?
Title: Re: FORUM CALENDAR 2014 - SELECTED PHOTOS....
Post by: MightyMullet on November 22, 2013, 07:22:30 am
I seriously didn't get any of the bitching, i think theres a great mix of shots, that show passion from every angle. Ill be sure to purchase a copy. Although there should be some more bagged show queens in it :P

Top Job RR and the others involved. :D


Via Tapatalk (http://tapatalk.com/m?id=1)
Title: Re: FORUM CALENDAR 2014 - SELECTED PHOTOS....
Post by: jonm on November 22, 2013, 06:24:34 pm
wow... a lot has gone on I see since the other day...
Title: Re: FORUM CALENDAR 2014 - SELECTED PHOTOS....
Post by: RedRobin on November 22, 2013, 06:41:08 pm

wow... a lot has gone on I see since the other day...


....As you will have read, we then chose one of your photos after richwig 'threw his toys out of his pram' (his term, not mine) and now he has re-allowed his permission to use his shot of Thor's car.

As a result I'm trying at the moment to revise design layouts to accommodate your photo as well. Can you let me have a hi-res version please (ZIP to send?) to:

redrobinmusic @ dsl. pipex. com

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm9.staticflickr.com%2F8236%2F8526185526_551b6da713_z.jpg&hash=765520691133ed62d35c260b2db029ab6e5a5621)

Sorry about all this!
Title: Re: Re: FORUM CALENDAR 2014 - SELECTED PHOTOS....
Post by: Bignod00 on November 22, 2013, 06:42:13 pm
Robin. ....you have a PM.
Title: Re: FORUM CALENDAR 2014 - SELECTED PHOTOS....
Post by: RedRobin on November 22, 2013, 06:44:35 pm

Robin. ....you have a PM.


....Have just read it. I have a possible solution but don't hold your breath. Will reply soon.
Title: Re: Re: Re: FORUM CALENDAR 2014 - SELECTED PHOTOS....
Post by: Bignod00 on November 22, 2013, 07:02:41 pm

Robin. ....you have a PM.


....Have just read it. I have a possible solution but don't hold your breath. Will reply soon.
No worries Robin, I'm not holding my breath because I'm drinking my first Friday Stella! :happy2:
Title: Re: FORUM CALENDAR 2014 - SELECTED PHOTOS....
Post by: RedRobin on November 22, 2013, 07:09:53 pm

Robin. ....you have a PM.


....Have just read it. I have a possible solution but don't hold your breath. Will reply soon.


No worries Robin, I'm not holding my breath because I'm drinking my first Friday Stella! :happy2:


....PM sent - Please email me.
Title: Re: FORUM CALENDAR 2014 - SELECTED PHOTOS....
Post by: rich83 on November 22, 2013, 08:04:05 pm
I just hope my snapshot is acceptable  :wink:
Title: Re: FORUM CALENDAR 2014 - SELECTED PHOTOS....
Post by: RedRobin on November 22, 2013, 08:48:12 pm

I just hope my snapshot is acceptable  :wink:


.... :signLOL:

Very acceptable - It's a photo I like.
Title: Re: FORUM CALENDAR 2014 - SELECTED PHOTOS....
Post by: Bernhard30 on November 22, 2013, 09:29:55 pm
.
*cough* Well yes, both Neil and I have chosen one of mine. If anyone thinks it's unfair and not impartial, then tough sh*t because there's a lot of work involved in producing the design and artwork for the calendar and it's my reward. We didn't choose one of mine until all the others were chosen first.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FRedRobin_05%2FRED_GTI%2Fthrobin1.jpg&hash=9f39d4fc81fe9d09e8a0e44c38b27ceacac950da)

Robin,
Old Red looks mega cool in this shot.
How was it lit? Pretty effective I'd say.

BTW Well done on all the collective effort you and Neil have undertaken for this project.
Title: Re: FORUM CALENDAR 2014 - SELECTED PHOTOS....
Post by: RedRobin on November 22, 2013, 10:04:11 pm

Robin,
Old Red looks mega cool in this shot.
How was it lit? Pretty effective I'd say.


....Cheers  :drinking:

Shot on a Canon DSLR on tripod with very long exposure, dressed up all in black and running around and under the car with a torch - Just a snapshot really  :evilgrin:
Title: Re: FORUM CALENDAR 2014 - SELECTED PHOTOS....
Post by: Bernhard30 on November 23, 2013, 10:19:02 am

Robin,
Old Red looks mega cool in this shot.
How was it lit? Pretty effective I'd say.


....Cheers  :drinking:

Shot on a Canon DSLR on tripod with very long exposure, dressed up all in black and running around and under the car with a torch - Just a snapshot really  :evilgrin:

Liked a 'torched up' Ninja then..all in black
Really like the pic myself. And more than snappage I'd say..
Title: Re: FORUM CALENDAR 2014 - SELECTED PHOTOS....
Post by: Marc-5-GTI on November 23, 2013, 11:34:35 am

Robin,
Old Red looks mega cool in this shot.
How was it lit? Pretty effective I'd say.


....Cheers  :drinking:

Shot on a Canon DSLR on tripod with very long exposure, dressed up all in black and running around and under the car with a torch - Just a snapshot really  :evilgrin:

Ooh now that's one to try! I need to get to photography lessons haha
Title: Re: FORUM CALENDAR 2014 - SELECTED PHOTOS....
Post by: RedRobin on November 23, 2013, 12:38:48 pm

Shot on a Canon DSLR on tripod with very long exposure, dressed up all in black and running around and under the car with a torch - Just a snapshot really  :evilgrin:


Liked a 'torched up' Ninja then..all in black

Really like the pic myself. And more than snappage I'd say..


....My Ninja assistant  :evilgrin: :

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FRedRobin_05%2FHotties%2Fninja_babe.jpg&hash=cc615b1f8c78ecdd96f811e0f09e7ae6347b3142)


^ I wish!! (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FDetailing%2FStickers%2Fsmiley-sex011.gif&hash=bc047e65096e2d9f74f936dfedea12d5c8b806d7)
Title: Re: Forum Calendar 2014 - Selected Photos - HI-RES NEEDED!....
Post by: RedRobin on November 24, 2013, 01:30:37 pm
.
HI-RES IMAGES NEEDED VERY URGENTLY PLEASE FROM....

- john_o
- vRSAlex
- keano
- jonm
- valle - Received with Thanks
- stephen8512
- scopes

I have PM'd you all my Dropbox details as my email addresses aren't accepting all your emails (don't ask me why!)

Thanks  :happy2:
Title: Re: Forum Calendar 2014 - Selected Photos - HI-RES NEEDED!....
Post by: rich83 on November 24, 2013, 01:45:18 pm
.
HI-RES IMAGES NEEDED VERY URGENTLY PLEASE FROM....

- john_o
- vRSAlex
- keano
- jonm
- valle
- stephen8512
- scopes

I have PM'd you all my Dropbox details as my email addresses aren't accepting all your emails (don't ask me why!)

Thanks  :happy2:

Maybe people could send a telegram Robin STOP Or carrier pigeon STOP  :popcornsoda:
Title: Re: FORUM CALENDAR 2014 - SELECTED PHOTOS....
Post by: RedRobin on November 24, 2013, 02:56:16 pm
.
HI-RES IMAGES NEEDED VERY URGENTLY PLEASE FROM....

- jonm

- vRSAlex < Received with Thanks  :drinking:
- stephen8512 < Received with Thanks  :drinking:
- keano < Received with Thanks  :drinking:
- valle < Received with Thanks  :drinking:
- scopes < Received with Thanks  :drinking:
- john_o < Received with Thanks  :drinking:

I have PM'd you all my Dropbox details.

Thanks  :happy2:
Title: Re: FORUM CALENDAR 2014 - Selected hi-res needed....
Post by: john_o on November 24, 2013, 09:55:23 pm
done mine now  :happy2: as ive just driven back from Scotland
Title: Re: FORUM CALENDAR 2014 - Selected hi-res needed....
Post by: RedRobin on November 26, 2013, 11:19:35 am
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FRED_INK%2FPrinted_Projects%2FCal2014spread_Hurdy.png&hash=8f12f5e8f65a8aab7bbc6c907570068c6e4358d4)

^ Artworks finished for the A4 wall-hung calendar version - Just the month pics to decide with Neil.

CD-case version next. john_o, your photo will definitely be in that but didn't make the A4 version final - A question of balanced looking images in the layout, no other reason.
Title: Re: FORUM CALENDAR 2014 - Selected hi-res needed....
Post by: john_o on November 26, 2013, 12:39:07 pm
tis all cool Robin, im easy either way  :happy2:
Title: Re: FORUM CALENDAR 2014 - Selected hi-res needed....
Post by: jonm on November 26, 2013, 06:39:54 pm
uploaded for you