Modern Buddy Calendar - submit your photos!

ScootLemont · Post by **ScootLemont** » Thu Apr 14, 2011 9:58 pm

We are doing a MB Calendar!
& we need a photo of your scooter!

Here is the deal:
Zazzle allows you to create a calendar using your photos - after it is created, you can post it for sale & anyone who wants to buy one can (that way no one is buying inventory & trying to mail them out - zazzle just sends them directly to anyone who buys one)
http://www.zazzle.com/custom/calendars
The are $20 (not cheap, but I would pay that for a MB calendar!)

So we need photos of your scooter
Just post up any photos you want to be considered IN THIS THREAD by May 31st. but dont post the hi-res versions here - we will collect the hi-res versions for the actual calendar after they have been voted on
The first week of June, everyone will vote & the most popular 14 photos (12 months + front & back covers) will be used in the calendar.
Once the photos are chosen, the calendar will be built on Zazzle & anyone who wants one, will be able to visit Zazzle & purchase one.

What should your photos look like?
What ever you want (but should have a scooter in the pic)

Should you be in the photo?
If you want - totally up to you!

Do they have to be new pics?
Up to you, take a new one but if you have an older photo, feel free to submit it.

Should they have something to do with a month or season?
Thats up to you - want to get a photo of your scooter with flags & fireworks for July? Great - but the photos are NOT required to be tied to a month / season or holiday.

Is it only for buddies?
No! ALL makes & models are welcome as long as the pics are submitted by a Modern Buddy member

When should you start posting photos?
any time now... you have until May 31st to go get some great photos

What size & shape should your photos be?
Zazzle says 2850 wide x 2200 tall as a minimum resolution (but again, dont post the full resolution photos in this thread - just as long as you have them when your photos are chosen)
Also... your pics need to be wider than they are tall - we are looking for landscape not portrait photos because that is the shape of the calendar.
We can crop the pics down for you, but they should be wider than they are tall.

Syd · Post by **Syd** » Thu Apr 14, 2011 10:02 pm

Great idea. Are there any suggestions for image size, or type?

ScootLemont · Post by **ScootLemont** » Thu Apr 14, 2011 10:07 pm

Syd wrote:Great idea. Are there any suggestions for image size, or type?

Zazzle says 2850 wide x 2200 tall as a minimum resolution.

for those of you who are not photo editing people, feel free to share what ever "shape" you photo is & we will crop it to fit the calendar shape

Syd · Post by **Syd** » Thu Apr 14, 2011 10:17 pm

Damn, I wanted to offer one of the Hunt pics (scooter by the pool, with fishing pole, etc), but I resized it for the Hunt and can't find the original.

Howardr · Post by **Howardr** » Thu Apr 14, 2011 10:29 pm

Do we need to "upload" the image here, or can we use the IMG linking option?

Howard

ScootLemont · Post by **ScootLemont** » Thu Apr 14, 2011 10:30 pm

Here are a few mock ups (pay no attention to the water mark across these)

ScootLemont · Post by **ScootLemont** » Thu Apr 14, 2011 10:32 pm

Howardr wrote:Do we need to "upload" the image here, or can we use the IMG linking option?

Howard

You can link it
& you dont have to link to the full resolution version here
we can get the full resolution versions from everyone after the final 14 are chosen

pugbuddy · Post by **pugbuddy** » Thu Apr 14, 2011 10:39 pm

Hopefully I'll have the new Green 170 by the end of May! If so, I'll try to post something.

Howardr · Post by **Howardr** » Thu Apr 14, 2011 11:10 pm

I'm loving the idea of a scooter calendar. I'll definitely be interested in buying one when the time comes, whether or not my scooter is in it.

Here's my entry:

Here's the link:

https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/l ... directlink

Howard.

KRUSTYburger · Post by **KRUSTYburger** » Thu Apr 14, 2011 11:36 pm

Now when people ask me why I'm taking pictures of my scooters I'll actually have a reason!

I this going to be a 2012 calendar?

Kaos · Post by **Kaos** » Fri Apr 15, 2011 2:59 am

Ok, time to get my actual photography gear out and snap some

Here's a few random snappy shots thought that are kinda fun...

Post by **ericalm** » Fri Apr 15, 2011 3:51 am

ScootLemont wrote:
Syd wrote:Great idea. Are there any suggestions for image size, or type?
Zazzle says 2850 wide x 2200 tall as a minimum resolution.

for those of you who are not photo editing people, feel free to share what ever "shape" you photo is & we will crop it to fit the calendar shape

Don't post your high res pics here, though. As long as you have them, that's good!

Post by **ericalm** » Fri Apr 15, 2011 4:01 am

There are a lot of great shots in our Flickr pool, most from MB members but many of whom aren't frequent posters. A few of these images are stunning, some really fun.

http://www.flickr.com/groups/modernbuddy/

Anyone object to me asking a few people to submit their pics? I posted to the Discussion, but no one reads that. I don't!

JHScoot · Post by **JHScoot** » Fri Apr 15, 2011 4:10 am

because of this, it will be the best year ever

Kaos · Post by **Kaos** » Fri Apr 15, 2011 3:01 pm

ericalm wrote:There are a lot of great shots in our Flickr pool, most from MB members but many of whom aren't frequent posters. A few of these images are stunning, some really fun.

http://www.flickr.com/groups/modernbuddy/

Anyone object to me asking a few people to submit their pics? I posted to the Discussion, but no one reads that. I don't!

Ohh, I didn't know we had a flickr pool. Neat!

Post by **ericalm** » Fri Apr 15, 2011 3:10 pm

Kaos wrote:
ericalm wrote:There are a lot of great shots in our Flickr pool, most from MB members but many of whom aren't frequent posters. A few of these images are stunning, some really fun.

http://www.flickr.com/groups/modernbuddy/

Anyone object to me asking a few people to submit their pics? I posted to the Discussion, but no one reads that. I don't!
Ohh, I didn't know we had a flickr pool. Neat!

Funny, it was in my sig until a few months ago. I knew no one read those things!

Cassadaga · Post by **Cassadaga** » Fri Apr 15, 2011 5:50 pm

here is my entry!

ScootLemont · Post by **ScootLemont** » Fri Apr 15, 2011 6:52 pm

wow... we already have some great pics

ScootLemont · Post by **ScootLemont** » Fri Apr 15, 2011 6:55 pm

ericalm wrote:Anyone object to me asking a few people to submit their pics? I posted to the Discussion, but no one reads that. I don't!

I think that would be great!

Lagerhead · Post by **Lagerhead** » Sat Apr 16, 2011 1:53 am

ericalm wrote:
Anyone object to me asking a few people to submit their pics? I posted to the Discussion, but no one reads that. I don't!

Thanks for the heads up Eric, you asked for it.

Sweeper left by benandangie, on Flickr

Buddy wall by benandangie, on Flickr

budsqSMALL by benandangie, on Flickr

Tsali / Deals gap '08 by benandangie, on Flickr

Buddy by benandangie, on Flickr

Not a Buddy...

Vespa Reflection by benandangie, on Flickr

Big Ruckus...

Near Mud Turn by benandangie, on Flickr

More Big Ruckus...

DSC_0371 by benandangie, on Flickr

I'm sure I have over 1000 pictures of Buddys alone,(which means about 15 good ones.) But the weather is finally starting to take a turn for the better so I plan on shooting a lot more soon.

Skootz Kabootz · Post by **Skootz Kabootz** » Sat Apr 16, 2011 2:26 am

Total scooter porn. I love it! Here's mine. High res and horizontal versions available if wanted.

ScooterTrash · Post by **ScooterTrash** » Sat Apr 16, 2011 3:21 am

Kaos · Post by **Kaos** » Sat Apr 16, 2011 4:48 am

ScooterTrash wrote:

Do you have that pic of the GY6 head in hi-res? That'd be a good one too!

Post by **ericalm** » Sat Apr 16, 2011 6:14 am

Lagerhead wrote:
ericalm wrote:
Anyone object to me asking a few people to submit their pics? I posted to the Discussion, but no one reads that. I don't!
Thanks for the heads up Eric, you asked for it.

…

I'm sure I have over 1000 pictures of Buddys alone,(which means about 15 good ones.) But the weather is finally starting to take a turn for the better so I plan on shooting a lot more soon.

Thanks! And thanks also for contributing to the Flickr pool.

Lagerhead · Post by **Lagerhead** » Sat Apr 16, 2011 10:53 am

ericalm wrote: Thanks! And thanks also for contributing to the Flickr pool.

I love Flickr!

Whoops, I found 2 more.

5 Buddys by benandangie, on Flickr

HappyJack by benandangie, on Flickr

TVB · Post by **TVB** » Sat Apr 16, 2011 2:35 pm

I'm pretty bad about taking glamour shots of Flash when we're "on location", but this is one I'm fond of, as the woodlands, the never-ending road, the speed limit sign, and the gear-packed rack sum up so much of my experience of scooting around Michigan.

ScootLemont · Post by **ScootLemont** » Sat Apr 16, 2011 4:39 pm

I can tell already that its going to be hard to get this down to 14 pics

and for the non-photographically experienced - dont be intimidated by any of the great shots that are already up - we want to see photos from EVERYONE who wants to share!

Christy · Post by **Christy** » Sat Apr 16, 2011 8:11 pm

I totally want in on this but I gotta get her washed and figure out whats the best idea for a pic...glad we have a little time still.

Post by **ericalm** » Sat Apr 16, 2011 9:13 pm

Christy wrote:get her washed

You don't wash her yourself?

Christy · Post by **Christy** » Sat Apr 16, 2011 9:39 pm

ericalm wrote:
Christy wrote:get her washed
You don't wash her yourself?

yeah, I just need to do it!

dakotamouse · Post by **dakotamouse** » Sat Apr 16, 2011 10:39 pm

My possible entry for the 4th of July

susann.t · Post by **susann.t** » Sun Apr 17, 2011 12:14 am

My entry. Unless the pic is too big

Iwunder01 · Post by **Iwunder01** » Sun Apr 17, 2011 12:57 am

susann.t wrote:My entry. Unless the pic is too big

That is a cool picture

TVB · Post by **TVB** » Sun Apr 17, 2011 1:56 am

susann.t wrote:My entry. Unless the pic is too big

It would be a better photo if you could either adjust the camera to make the picture darker, or (if the camera doesn't give you that option) use a lighter background so that it doesn't try to compensate for the black pavement by making the colors on the scooter so light.

gtmotor · Post by **gtmotor** » Sun Apr 17, 2011 2:23 am

Here are my entries to represent the Blur crowd

peabody99 · Post by **peabody99** » Sun Apr 17, 2011 3:28 am

dakotamouse wrote:My possible entry for the 4th of July

these have all been awesome guys, but this is really pretty cool! I think the Great Plains (Dakotas fall in there right?) need to be represented.

Kaos · Post by **Kaos** » Sun Apr 17, 2011 3:40 am

Ok, thats it. I'm rolling the scoots into the studio this week and taking some shots

ASUDeadhead · Post by **ASUDeadhead** » Sun Apr 17, 2011 6:01 am

Great photos already, I will submit a couple of mine. Thanks for the heads up Eric. Met my Buddy August 13th and I am at 3333.9 right now.

P.S. the flickr page is great. I always enjoy looking at new uploads.

ScootLemont · Post by **ScootLemont** » Sun Apr 17, 2011 4:51 pm

Also... your pics need to be wider than they are tall - we are looking for landscape not portrait photos because that is the shape of the calendar.
We can crop the pics down for you (to the specific size needed), but they should be wider than they are tall.

JasonH · Post by **JasonH** » Sun Apr 17, 2011 5:39 pm

Here's one from my cross country trek.

TVB · Post by **TVB** » Sun Apr 17, 2011 5:50 pm

JasonH wrote:Here's one from my cross country trek.

What "makes" this one is the reflection in the rear view mirror.

KRUSTYburger · Post by **KRUSTYburger** » Sun Apr 17, 2011 5:55 pm

TVB wrote:
JasonH wrote:Here's one from my cross country trek.
What "makes" this one is the reflection in the rear view mirror.

I thought you were going to say the TBOB saddlebags... either that or the breathtaking view.

ScootLemont · Post by **ScootLemont** » Wed Apr 20, 2011 12:12 am

Just a few more mock ups (no... these have not been chosen yet)
This is going to be the best scooter calendar ever! (at least the coolest MB calendar)

bluebuddygirl · Post by **bluebuddygirl** » Wed Apr 20, 2011 1:14 am

Here's mine

bigbropgo · Post by **bigbropgo** » Wed Apr 20, 2011 1:43 am

jasonh and bluebuddygirl, two awesome pics! didn't think i was going to pic up a calendar. but think the pics that are coming in might change my mind. also like lagerheads pic used for the mock up. good stuff.

Tam Tam · Post by **Tam Tam** » Wed Apr 20, 2011 2:04 am

Thought I'd throw my hat in the ring, with a shot of Sally in my garage, being spied by the painting that someone threw away in the alley behind my place.

Post by **ericalm** » Wed Apr 20, 2011 6:12 am

I am going to have something. Eventually. Just resurrected my poor MBP after it was down for 3 days.

TVB · Post by **TVB** » Wed Apr 20, 2011 11:01 pm

KRUSTYburger wrote:
TVB wrote:
JasonH wrote:Here's one from my cross country trek.
What "makes" this one is the reflection in the rear view mirror.
I thought you were going to say the TBOB saddlebags... either that or the breathtaking view.

The TBOBs are nice of course. And the view is great, but there are so many photos in the world of "breathtaking views" that a photo needs something special to stand out. Seeing his face in the mirror does it here.

BoneGirl · Post by **BoneGirl** » Thu Apr 21, 2011 12:50 am

Pinkster gets a taste of track riding
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/78266126@N00/4799205501/" title="Bonegirl rails the chicane - Ben pic by bonegirl, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4094/479 ... f6f75d.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Bonegirl rails the chicane - Ben pic"></a>

The Pinkster loves to go off roading
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/78266126@N00/5067865166/" title="Pinkster on the mountain top by bonegirl, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4083/506 ... d5bed8.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="Pinkster on the mountain top"></a>

Rock Slide Wall at Tail of The Dragon
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/78266126@N00/5067646950/" title="Pinkster with Rock Slide wall Rt 129 by bonegirl, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4146/506 ... 2bb359.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="Pinkster with Rock Slide wall Rt 129"></a>

Ready, Set, Go
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/78266126@N00/4820350910/" title="Bonegirl on Pinkster at the Tree - Ben's Picture by bonegirl, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4139/482 ... ab9f3d.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Bonegirl on Pinkster at the Tree - Ben's Picture"></a>

Husband/Wife Team go head to head:
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/78266126@N00/4819728003/" title="Angie and Ben ready to drag at the starting point - from Debbie's pictures by bonegirl, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4137/481 ... 36303c.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Angie and Ben ready to drag at the starting point - from Debbie's pictures"></a>

A Motorcycle Benefit Ride for Children's Hospital
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/78266126@N00/3537954546/" title="Bonegirl, Cheyenne, Olivia and Dragon by bonegirl, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3413/353 ... 31b6cc.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Bonegirl, Cheyenne, Olivia and Dragon"></a>

Howardr · Post by **Howardr** » Thu Apr 21, 2011 1:59 am

Bone Girl - Inquiring minds want to know, Who won the head-to-head?

Howard

Modern Buddy Calendar - submit your photos!

Modern Buddy Calendar - submit your photos!

and here's mine