Randyzzz said we need a calendar!!!

[Randyzzz]

Well, it looks like we have our judging board. Now to figure out the hard parts...

 

[gazzo]

Bring it!

 

[jeepdreamer]

CJ-8 only, unless we can't get enough quality submissions. I think we should have one month for "garage scenes", possibly April as in April's Fools! Looks like I have 2 volunteers for judges. Still need 2 more. This might not be as easy as you think, so make sure you really want to be a judge.

I'm pretty sure Moabite can offer some quality pics...if he wants to.

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[gazzo]

Already noted

 

[zr10054]

I think I might have a truck worthy of the calendar but I doubt I have the photography skills.

 

[Moabite]

I'm pretty sure Moabite can offer some quality pics...if he wants to.

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If the project actually happens, I'd be happy to play some part. I've been lucky enough to have earned my living for more than 4 decades as a photographer in one of the most beautiful places on earth, and have had stuff published internationally in numerous books, magazines and calendars. I'm probably best suited to be a selection judge. In my opinion, if the project is worth pursuing it should be able to stand on image quality...not just pics of cool vehicles. It should appeal to non-Scramblerites and even non-Jeepers too. If the intended market is just a handful of people on this forum, it may not be worth the considerable effort, cost, and time. I set my own photographic standards pretty high, and a photo has to be spectacular for me to want to hang it on my wall...even for a month. There isn't a single image I've posted in any of the forums that I would consider calendar quality. Nice snapshots yes...calendar quality no. Calendar quality takes luck, planning, and persistence...not to mention skill. I really wish I had the time to act on a few photo ideas that I have for the Scrambler. I've been scouting locations for one...it involves the Scrambler and a friend's immaculately-restored 1920's era Ford pickup, complete with its Scrambler-like side boards. Soon, I hope.

 

[gazzo]

Fair comments Moabite but let's not lose sight of the fact that we are just a bunch of enthusiasts and go "wow" at much more average photos than some other folks might. Example your pic from a couple days ago would be just fine in my books since it easily meets what I imagine the criteria to be: Scrambler? tick, scenery? tick, image quality? obviously poor but good enough for us

I don't think this is ever destined for the calendar kiosks at the mall but you never know

 

[zr10054]

hum...Maybe I will go to Moab this year and find me a photographer to take a bunch of pictures of my Stump Jumper with some of that great scenery.

 

[FLCJ8]

hum...Maybe I will go to Moab this year and find me a photographer to take a bunch of pictures of my Stump Jumper with some of that great scenery.

Or since you're retired, maybe hone the skills of a new hobby.
(Not sure it would end up being cheaper than any of your current hobbies though.)

 

[Randyzzz]

I'm falling between Moabite and Gazzo's comments. Retail on my wife's calendars was $20.00. I think that's fair, and it allows for a few bucks to go back to the forum. Therefore, this has got to be worth $20, have a perceived value of that amount. I do want this to be something we can all be proud of, and good photo quality is a necessity in my opinion. And, I have seen many of what I consider to be "calendar quality" photos here. I'm sure narrowing the field down to 12 will be the hardest part.

Again, I'm still working out details and I'll post up what I've found out once I find out[emoji6]

Moabite- I'd love to have you "On Tap" for advice, if you are willing!

 

[zr10054]

Or since you're retired, maybe hone the skills of a new hobby.
(Not sure it would end up being cheaper than any of your current hobbies though.)

I've got enough expensive hobbies already.