Shergar Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 I have entered the Fine Art America competition and I don't have a huge amount of Facebook friends so I'm struggling to make the 250 votes needed to make the next round . I see some posters adding a FAA link to their posts so hopefully I'm not breaking any Alamy rules by asking for help here. Here is a link to the photo and a little info. Any votes would be greatly appreciated http://fineartamerica.com/contests/national-tv-photo-contest-3.html?tab=vote&artworkid=6163808 Here’s a little background on the photo. Its Horsetail falls in Yosemite California USA, and comes off the top of El Capitan . It only happens for about 2 weeks a year at the end of February and a lot of things need to be right . To begin with you need snow on El Capitan, then you need it to be melting . It appears for a few minutes right before sunset so you need either no cloud or a break in the cloud just at the right moment. Its an awesome sight and a party time with spectators taking champagne, drinks, cocktails and food out into the snow covered viewing areas to watch. Many thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travelshots Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 I looked , great shot , all your photos are really top class. I hope you sell well on FAA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Nacke Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 WOW, great image. That is the best image of that event that I have ever seen. Make sure to guard your copyright and I would register that image with the U.S. copyright office. Did I say Great Image. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYCat Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 I tried to vote but they want me to be on Facebook. I'm not and not yet on FAA. I must say these "People's Choice" type contests seem to eliminate everyone who isn't deeply into social media. I've seen one winner who was very much inferior to other contestants. Sorry to be pessimistic. You know your shot is wonderful, I hope. Paulette Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Rooney Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 I tried to vote but they want me to be on Facebook. I'm not and not yet on FAA. I must say these "People's Choice" type contests seem to eliminate everyone who isn't deeply into social media. I've seen one winner who was very much inferior to other contestants. Sorry to be pessimistic. You know your shot is wonderful, I hope. Paulette +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shergar Posted February 1, 2015 Author Share Posted February 1, 2015 WOW, great image. That is the best image of that event that I have ever seen. Make sure to guard your copyright and I would register that image with the U.S. copyright office. Did I say Great Image. Your very kind words mean a lot to me Chuck as I know your work and experience and I am humbled by your comments and will take your advise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickfly Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 I'm a member and won't vote for people who solicit votes, maybe it's because I'm a Brit that I find it distasteful. Great shot all the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shergar Posted February 1, 2015 Author Share Posted February 1, 2015 I'm a member and won't vote for people who solicit votes, maybe it's because I'm a Brit that I find it distasteful. Great shot all the same. I'm from Cornwall but live in California . FAA use the competition to promote their product getting their members to advertise for them. I don't mind, at the end of day we all should do better if we work together . If I didn't promote my photo it would remain buried in over 10,000 other photo's . At the end of the day the most popular entrants will go through to the judging round and perhaps not the best photo and I accept that, but, thats why I entered, because I believe my photo is good and with only 60 FB friends I would like to prove the system wrong.I have no choice if I want to get into the judging round. I respect your opinion and wish you well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotoDogue Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 voted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shergar Posted February 2, 2015 Author Share Posted February 2, 2015 Thanks for voting fotoDogue . I appreciate it . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Woods Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Stunning shot, better even than the mighty Galen Rowell's shot of the same waterfall. Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shergar Posted February 2, 2015 Author Share Posted February 2, 2015 Wow! Thank you . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TokyoM1ke Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 That is completely amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynn Palmer Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 It's beautiful Duncan, I voted for it as well. This is my fourth year participating in the FAA TV competition and since I'm unwilling to scrounge for votes I settle for the increased exposure participation brings. My most popular image has just 16 votes so there is little chance I will come close to the 250 needed to move up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shergar Posted February 2, 2015 Author Share Posted February 2, 2015 That is completely amazing! TokyoM1ke , Thank you so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shergar Posted February 2, 2015 Author Share Posted February 2, 2015 It's beautiful Duncan, I voted for it as well. This is my fourth year participating in the FAA TV competition and since I'm unwilling to scrounge for votes I settle for the increased exposure participation brings. My most popular image has just 16 votes so there is little chance I will come close to the 250 needed to move up. Lynn thank you for your kind comment. You guys have made my day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shergar Posted February 2, 2015 Author Share Posted February 2, 2015 I tried to vote but they want me to be on Facebook. I'm not and not yet on FAA. I must say these "People's Choice" type contests seem to eliminate everyone who isn't deeply into social media. I've seen one winner who was very much inferior to other contestants. Sorry to be pessimistic. You know your shot is wonderful, I hope. Paulette +1 Thanks Paulette and Ed, I hear what you are saying. Thanks for taking the time to look at the shot and for posting . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill Morgan Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Got my vote. Fab shot! What I found interesting is this part in FAA talking about shooting the commercial: "All three winners will appear in the same commercial. During filming, you'll be asked to speak about your experience selling prints on FineArtAmerica.com and using our tools to enhance your career as a photographer." What if one or two or all three of the winners haven't sold anything or not very much at all. I wonder if that will come into play when the contest ends. Jill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shergar Posted February 2, 2015 Author Share Posted February 2, 2015 A Great big thank you Jill, that takes us to 50 votes. My first goal done and dusted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDM Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Well that was painless. I would not have had any idea what was in the picture had you not explained it. Best of luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shergar Posted February 2, 2015 Author Share Posted February 2, 2015 Thanks for voting MDM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TokyoM1ke Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Looks as though you can vote using your Facebook account too - rather than having to sign up for FAA. I'm just glad you got the shot and not me... would just not be the same in B&W. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Carlsson Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Got my vote - beautiful image and good luck in the competition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lastrega Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 It's a great image, so I've voted for you. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariaJ Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Beautiful image, voted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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