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CLICK: the photo event

September 27, 2007 |

A monthly event dedicated to food photography.

CLICK is a theme-based contest. You do not need a blog to participate. Each month, entries will be invited based on a culinary ingredient or concept. Find the current theme HERE and the entries through the “CLICK entries” button on the right sidebar.

While compiling the list of food events in the blogosphere, we realised that there’s not a single event dedicated to food photography with a theme. Every theme-based food blog event seemed to require a recipe. Non-theme based food photography events seemed to require a post on a blog. The handful of theme-based food photography events that do exist seem to be confined to groups like Flickr.

Hence, the decision to start our own. We want this to be a forum for those who enjoy photography or would like to get to know it better, and seek to expand their horizons. A theme makes it much more fun and challenging.

This event does not require a recipe or a blog. All you need is a picture. Non-bloggers are encouraged to strut their stuff.

The focus will be on items used or encountered daily in our surroundings.

hardwarereqd-copy.jpg A working camera (or cameraphone) and computer.

softwarereqd.jpg A perspective that can tease the marvellous out of the mundane. A sense of humour is an advantage.

We’re not professionals or experts, nor are many of the judges we plan to invite. This is intended to be a forum for amateurs to interact with and learn from each other.

With this concept in mind, we sent out e-mails to two veteran bloggers asking for their feedback.

Jaden of Steamy Kitchen and Meeta of What’s for Lunch Honey? are not just supremely talented photographers. They are special people. They got totally on board, and have been involved in planning and conceptualising various aspects of this event at every stage.

Jaden and Meeta had a great deal of input in choosing the name for this event, and in designing the logos. We are deeply grateful to them.

** A new theme will be announced around the first of each month.

** Unless otherwise specified, entries will be due at midnight Pacific Standard Time on the 30th of the month (28th for February).

** A panel of judges will score the entries. Winners will be announced in four categories:

(The Best Capture - Three winners)

(The Most Original)

(The Most Drool-worthy)

(The Most Popular)

After the deadline for the event, judging will take place. Around the 5th, the top 25 entries in SPECTRA will be announced. Readers get to choose three of their favourites. The votes will be aggregated to announce the winners.

Results in all categories will be announced on or before the 10th of the month.

Winners in all the categories get badges to display on their sites. The first place winner of CLICK Spectra will be invited to judge in the next event.

The rules for participation and the entry form are HERE.

If you are a blogger, your picture must be part of a post that links to the CLICK event.

If you send us an entry with more than one picture, or multiple entries, we will use the first one..

If you have multiple pictures in your post: Please specify which one your entry is. If you place it at the top of your post, even better. It makes it a LOT easier for the judges.

Do you have a picture already posted on your blog?: We will accept already posted pictures if you create a NEW POST. Put the picture you wish to submit, along with a link to where it appeared before, and a link to the CLICK event.

The last date for entries is usually the 30th of each month, midnight, Pacific Standard Time (28th for February). This date may vary, so please check the individual event announcement.

RECOMMENDED, but not mandatory:
**A couple of lines discussing the picture - the location, the circumstances, why you like it, etc.
**The type of lenses used (if using an SLR) or lenses attached to a non-SLR, if any.

Along with the link to the event announcement, please feel free to use one of these logos.

(White Background)

How to resize an image

** Through Photoshop

** There are sites online that will do it for you, such as shrinkpictures.com

Choose ‘Custom‘ size and enter 550.

** If you have Windows, you probably have a program called Microsoft Paint.

Resizing an image using MS Paint

** Or get GIMP. it’s a free software that works like Photoshop. It’s useful for a lot of image editing purposes.

Resizing images with GIMP.

** You can also resize images using Picasa web albums.

(By taking part in this event, participants accept that the pictures submitted to Jugalbandi.info have been taken by them, and do not infringe upon the proprietary rights, including but not limited to the copyright, of any third party. If challenged, the responsibility to prove the ownership of the picture, as well as all attendant liabilities rest with the participant.

Pictures that have pornographic content or are not family friendly will not be accepted.)

- Bee and Jai

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95 Comments so far

  1. roopa on September 27, 2007 6:41 pm

    wooow thats a great event! though it would help novice photographer like me to learn more of photography :) :horn:

  2. Mamatha on September 27, 2007 7:10 pm

    What a WONDERFUL idea! I’m looking forward to the event and theme.

  3. Rajitha on September 27, 2007 7:23 pm

    great idea J and B..will give a chance for a lazy bu*…like me :embarrass to get started…

  4. neroli on September 27, 2007 7:58 pm

    Bee and Jai, it’s so wonderful to visit here, and find such lively work.
    It does a person good! :)

  5. Suganya on September 27, 2007 7:58 pm

    Count me in!!!

  6. Anh on September 27, 2007 8:14 pm

    This sounds like a great event… Will be fun, too!

  7. dhivikarthik on September 27, 2007 8:17 pm

    you guyz got me interested ! wud like to give it a try…Photography is my hubby’s passion and its starting just now to rub off me…lets see

  8. Madhu on September 27, 2007 8:37 pm

    This is so cool, :horn: Count me in.

  9. Madhuli on September 27, 2007 8:42 pm

    Hey I know this event isn’t for me :)but it will give me inspiration to take better photographs. Its a wonderful concept and i hope i can participate in the event after a few months at least (after taking tips from the previous participants) :D

  10. arundati on September 27, 2007 8:48 pm

    j and b……superb idea :horn: …..am not very proud of the pics i take…but will give it a shot!! literally!!

  11. Swapna on September 27, 2007 9:24 pm

    Excellent. I will definitely participate. I liked the idea of deciding winners.

  12. Roopa (KitchenAromas) on September 27, 2007 9:30 pm

    Aah, this is just what I needed! Something to get me more in touch with the art of photography! Thank you thank you! I don’t own a SLR camera, but I’ll try to make do with what I have! :)

  13. Chandrika on September 27, 2007 9:34 pm

    Bee and Jai, I am awestruck! :bow:
    This is a wonderful event to food photography lovers like me.. :)

    Marvelous Idea!! Hats off to all of you! :horn:

  14. sra on September 27, 2007 9:36 pm

    ok, looks like I’ll have to be one of the onlookers!

  15. Srivalli on September 27, 2007 9:38 pm

    wow..wonderful…was thinking abt this sometime back that you might come up with this….not sure why that thought came…but this is sure a great event…

  16. Nirmala on September 27, 2007 9:58 pm

    great! I am right there!

  17. Nirmala on September 27, 2007 10:01 pm

    Hey my comment appears! Have you done any corrections to not get into spam?

  18. Dhana on September 27, 2007 10:34 pm

    Yet another feather in your caps! Or should that be feathers in ur caps!! hehe.. Great idea!

  19. Keerthi on September 27, 2007 10:34 pm

    Wonderful concept…..I never use most of the features on my Camera..now I’ll start.. :)

  20. bhags on September 27, 2007 11:06 pm

    What are the prizes… :tongue:
    Need to buy a camera to take part… :cry: :cry: :cry:

  21. Nabeela on September 27, 2007 11:29 pm

    wooooo! I’m sooo excited!
    I love DMBLGiT….this will be another version of the same!

  22. Raaga on September 27, 2007 11:32 pm

    Nice idea… with the lighting in my house, I am hardly proud of any photos I take… but this seems like fun :-)

  23. archana, mama of twins on September 27, 2007 11:36 pm

    sounds like so much fun! cant wait for the theme

  24. Rachna on September 27, 2007 11:41 pm

    aaaaawww man, i love you guys for starting this… its perfect… muah

    can u imagine how we can tickle our creativity with this event… you guys are the best….

    also a big thank u to Jaden and Meeta for all the effort they have put and will do in the future…

  25. padmaja on September 28, 2007 2:06 am

    What an amazing idea idea??
    can’t wait for the event to start!!
    COUNT ME IN!!!

  26. sia on September 28, 2007 2:40 am

    :yes:

  27. Nupur on September 28, 2007 3:49 am

    Waiting with bated breath for the first theme…

  28. Nags on September 28, 2007 4:14 am

    luuuuuv the logo!! double love the idea. i am IN!!

    really really really excited!

  29. Asha on September 28, 2007 5:00 am

    I am not the greatest of photographer mainly because I don’t have anything except Picasa to manipulate!:P
    Great theme though, I will try!:)

  30. Meeta on September 28, 2007 5:27 am

    Look forward to this one Bee and Jai! I also thank you for asking me to judge the first event. It’s a huge honor and I so appreciate the thoughts.

  31. Padma on September 28, 2007 5:37 am

    Thats a really great event J & B, will surely try to improve my skills and come out with some worthy snaps (hopefully :huh: ).

    You guys rock :bow: and can wait to see the beautiful photos that will be showcased here, at least will get some Gyan in taking food photographs :idea: ;;)

  32. lakshmi on September 28, 2007 5:44 am

    i will religiously participate in the click! reader’s choice for sure :)

  33. Priya on September 28, 2007 6:03 am

    Great idea, and thx for including non bloggers too. Looking forward to this event.

  34. TBC on September 28, 2007 7:10 am

    What a superb idea!! I started my blog just to take & post pics! I have started to love food photography.
    This is almost like another DMBLGiT. Waiting eagerly for the first theme :)
    :yes: :bow: :horn:

  35. Pintoo on September 28, 2007 8:21 am

    Dear Jai and Bee,
    This is a fantastic idea. I can gain some knowledge through this and also will be able to share the stuff at the same time. Wonderful concept guys.

  36. sandeepa on September 28, 2007 9:46 am

    Lovely idea nad more lovely icons

  37. sandeepa on September 28, 2007 9:50 am

    One thing… shouldn’t it have been “height does not matter”

  38. sharmi on September 28, 2007 10:09 am

    that a great idea and event. count me in!!

  39. tee on September 28, 2007 10:11 am

    This is a cool idea! I am really excited about this event and my hubby will be too. Looking forward to the theme for this month… :dance:

  40. sreelu on September 28, 2007 10:56 am

    Fantastic B&J I looking forward to the event, also what would be great is a learning series from experts to get some concepts around theme photography

  41. richa on September 28, 2007 10:57 am

    sounds good :D

  42. Steamy Kitchen on September 28, 2007 11:22 am

    Hey guys! Can’t wait to see all the wonderful photos!

    xoxo
    jaden

  43. Pragyan on September 28, 2007 11:46 am

    Wow..love this.

  44. Manisha on September 28, 2007 12:02 pm

    Great idea, Bee and Jai!

    With Meeta on onboard, this has to be a real fun monthly event! Jaden’s touch is sure to be a charm!

    Looking forward to the cool and whacky themes you are sure to come up with.

  45. Priy on September 28, 2007 12:34 pm

    That is a superb idea !:idea: Love the icons you guys have created.

  46. Linda on September 28, 2007 1:21 pm

    Very creative idea :)

  47. sharmi on September 28, 2007 1:32 pm

    Bee, I have registered, but not able to login! It says incorrect password. What should be done?

  48. Cynthia on September 28, 2007 1:38 pm

    You were right, I LOVE IT!!!! :)

    Thanks Bee, Jai, Jaden & Meeta.

  49. sunita on September 29, 2007 12:11 am

    Wonderful idea…will try my best.

  50. Passionate Baker on September 29, 2007 12:42 am

    Hi Jai & Bee,
    ME TOO…PLEASE ACCEPT ME ON BOARD TOO . Hve just about begun blogging, and have been freq Jugalbandi for ages. Just wondering how this works…ie how does one get to know the contest details. Will just browse all topics…thanks and great job!! :bow:

  51. Anonymous on September 29, 2007 7:19 am

    Hi Bee…O boy, I knew I had seen the smiling face before. How did I know u were from Jugalbandi?? Thanks for stopping by again, and leaving the lovely comment. In addition, thanks for getting back reg the click event. Gotta study the camera in addition to baking, clicking, typing and posting!! SO MUCH TO DO, AND SO LITTLE TIME…Take care :0)

    Tried very hard to email u on the ctc page, it doesn’t seem to want to read the identification code. Tried at least 10 times…so am posting this here. :ohno:

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  53. shivapriya on September 30, 2007 11:08 am

    Wonderful idea. I’m not a great photographer but love taking pictures. I will try my best.

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  56. pauaprincess on October 1, 2007 11:16 pm

    hmmmm food photography is something I’ve yet to try.

  57. Grihini on October 2, 2007 10:00 am

    Hey..this is wonderful concept. Looking forward to participating in this.

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  59. Anonymous on October 2, 2007 11:49 am

    Great, I love it!

  60. Chennette on October 2, 2007 2:53 pm

    Hi! I’ve visited your site so many times and I don’t think I have commented. But great work and this is a great Event idea. I look forward to participating!

  61. Bharathy on October 2, 2007 11:47 pm

    I am late here1..But I have jus one word to you…and thatz KUDOS!! :yes:

  62. Rina on October 4, 2007 9:16 am

    Fantastic Event friends, Hope to click and and take part if time permits. :idea:

  63. Mansi on October 4, 2007 11:20 am

    wow, that is so a “Bee and Jai” event!! :bow: I don’t think I am such a great photgrapher, but I’ll give it a try!!

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  66. Anonymous on October 16, 2007 1:33 pm

    J and B,

    We are on! But we were wondering what was the theme for this month?

    -D & C

    http://jugalbandi.info/2007/09/click-october-2007-the-theme-is/

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  69. Marta on October 27, 2007 9:11 pm

    Wow! So nice to get back to the blogging world and see such a fun new event!

  70. Seema on October 28, 2007 2:25 pm

    Great Idea guys!! Now time to start medling more with Camera begins :-) I got to learn to use it better!!

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    I only realised when Andrew posted about his success in last month’s even that I had missed the inaugural event :( Damn! Will have to manage my diary better this month as I really would like to participate. Thanks for all your hard work so far :)

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  77. chithra on December 10, 2007 8:59 pm

    wow good idea J and B… ;;) hey i am going to try a new recipe for this contest… :dance:

  78. arfi on December 19, 2007 9:11 pm

    i’d like to participate. good theme.

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