Urban Glasgow Photo Competition

Alex Glass · Urban Glasgow Photo Competition

Anyone up for a bit of a competition?

In an attempt to brighten up the summer and in time for the 1st anniversary of Urban Glasgow I will put up a suitable prize for the best group of five photos which sum up Urban Glasgow.

You can select any subject already listed within any of the areas of Urban Glasgow. Each image must be different and from different areas/streets of the city.

The photos should be posted here in a group of five giving a short description and a suitable title.

The closing date for entries will be 31st August. An independent judge will select the winner and the prize will be awarded within the first two weeks of September.

Good luck

falseface

aye sounds fun

Hugo Drax

Brilliant I love a competition.

james73

Great idea Alex.

James H

Alex Glass

So does that mean you three will be entering

Do we have a competition then

Hugo Drax

Yes and yes

Alex Glass

I will be asking someone I know who is interested in photography to judge the competition. He is a Solicitor who works for the Council. I may also ask the Lord Provost to be a judge

To ensure fairness I will also get someone else who is not part of the Council to be on the judging panel.

falseface

cybers

What a wonderful idea....
Give us all a good reason to get out there and get snapping...

poodiecat

WooHoo! Is there a deadline? Can previously posted photies be entered?

UE_Mike

I think its an amazing idea!!!

But i think it should be all new pics etc thats put up!!
just to make it fair for everyone

falseface

Hugo Drax

Naw

If that is the case I might as well give up now then as I won't have more than 3 minutes available between now and the end of August.

Are we really suggesting that only photographs taken after Fri Jul 25, 2008 10:05 am should qualify?

falseface

Alex Glass

It is for each person to judge for themselves what photos they wish to post.

The only restriction I would suggest is that they must be related to Glasgow other than that it is up to you. Although I would ask that you keep it clean

Remember there will be independent judges viewing the photos.

The photos must be originals.

If anyone wishes to submit a photo that has been altered this can be a separate category and there for must be submitted separately and in addition to the five that will form the main competition.

If anyone wishes to make any further suggestions I am willing to be as flexible as possible but it must be reminded that the competition is open to everyone and we can't keep changing things as some people may have already selected their photos.

It has occurred to me that some people may not wish to be the first to submit photos on here. Therefore so that everyone is encouraged to participate I am happy for submissions to be made between a given time. Photos should only be submitted after 6.30pm on 31st August and before 10.00am on the 1st September. Anyone not able to submit their photos at that time can send them to me in a personal message and I will post them up.

Hope this makes sense.

poodiecat

Oh I thought we were going to use the UG Flickr pool for it? No?

Alex Glass

Good idea Poodie but maybe not everyone is on Flickr. So use the Flickr Pool if you wish and post to me if you are not on Flickr.

Hope that is ok with everyone.

poodiecat

One of these cat groups uses a strange tag for their entries to the group, one that is unique to a particular competition. Like for example agugcompjul08 - I just made that one up for "Alex Glass Urban Glasgow Competition July 2008". This way, if you put it in as search term for a pool, all entries come up as search result. Not stupid, those cat people, eh?

Alex Glass

Well done Poodie

Thanks for your help.

poodiecat

And thank you, for not calling me "interfering weirdo"

Alex Glass

This is UG all suggestions are always welcome Poodie

Epecially when you are dealing with lumpties like me

I need all the help I can get. So thank you very very very much

Didn't mean to put UK sorry

Alex Glass

Anyone got any photos yet

Fjord

Aye plenty

I'm away on business at the moment but I'll be posting them in the next couple of weeks.

In the meantime just make the winning cheque payable to Fjord @ UG.com

Alex Glass

No rush Fjord

Just thought I would remind everyone

falseface

I'm waiting on a sunny day

Alex Glass

Next year will be too late Falseface

falseface

aye true

I'll fire some up as soon as

cybers

Away in Aberdeen and surrounding areas this week but will need to get something sorted out next week...
What about night scenes ?
Are they eligible as i am down the west end all next week lol... at night

Alex Glass

It is entirely up to you what type of photographs you want to submit. As long as they are from Glasgow

james73

Coupla days left...

James H

Hugo Drax

The suspense is killing me...

monument

Hugo Drax

Yes but we didn't tell you.

james73

Dr Scallop runs it so hardly anybody knows about it...

James H

Alex Glass

Is there a link for everyone

james73

Most people on here seem to be members already.

http://www.flickr.com/groups/412562@N24/

James H

Stuball

Screw it, I'll submit something here (while waiting for the police to arrive after a breakin)

What goes up, must come down - Glasgows summer of destruction

This year has seen more of Glasgows buildings coming down and I've been lucky enough to document a few of them.

First this year was Elder Park Church - A small church thats been derelict for years, sandwiched inbetween Tenements blocks. This was purely by chance we spotted this and very lucky to see inside.

The next building, although not currently being demolished but in a poor state of repair is still worth a mention. The former Howdens plant on Scotland St. Part of the building housed the original Undergrounds pulley system that moved the cars before electrification.

The next two shots are of this years multistory demolitions. Firstly, the 2.30am Sighthill demolition, taking down two of the Fountainwell towers adjacent to the railway line and secondly the two Shawbridge towers.

And finally.... destruction of a slightly different style

Swamp Thing, the monster truck destroys some cares during The Glasgow Show on Glasgow Green

Alex Glass

They photos are excellent Stu.

You have set the bar high

james73

Will we just post our pics in this thread then or pm them to you Alex?

James H

Alex Glass

It is ok to post them here James.

I will sort it from there.

If there is any problem I will ask people to post them on the Flickr section. Although if anyone wants to post them there that is ok too.

james73

Glasgow Comedy Show locations

The theme of these pictures is to show the locations used for 3 different BBC
Scotland comedy shows, all based in Glasgow.

'City Lights' the often forgotten show about bored bank clerk Willie Melvin. The
show featured some horrendous overacting by main star Gerald Kelly and a good
turn by Andy Gray as his mate Chancer. Willies flat was in the Merchant City before
such a thing as Merchant City ever existed...

'Still Game' features the adventures of Jack, Victor and their mates as they try to
get by on a meagre pension, avoid the local neds and rip the piss out of Boaby the
barman. The boys live in Craiglang, a fictional Glasgow scheme which draws its
real life locations from various parts of the city.

'Rab C Nesbitt' ran for 8 series and, IMO, was one of the best comedy shows ever
made in Scotland, despite it tailing off a bit in later series. Rab was based in Govan
though the locations of the buildings used in the series varied wildly and were
hardly ever actually *in* Govan.

With the exception of the first series of Rab C Nesbitt, all the interior shots used
in these shows were filmed in studios.

City Lights

Willie Melvin's city centre flat.

Still Game

Jack & Victor's towerblock "Osprey Heights" in Craiglang.

Navid's local shop in Craiglang.

Rab C Nesbitt

Rab's house in "Restitution Street" in Govan. The building has been overclad since the last series was made in 1999. Rab's flat was the one on the top right.

Rab's local pub 'The Two Ways' in Govan. Complete with some authentic jaikies...

James H

Alex Glass

Wow James

Brilliant concept

The photos are great you and Stu are making a real competition of this.

Well done

LowLight · Glasgow: Life Before Death

Glasgow: Life Before Death

#1 Birth - Rottenrow Maternity Hospital

Birthplace of myself, three nephews and numerous other family members and Glaswegians.

#2 Education - Hunterian Museum

The University of Glasgow's Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery is the oldest public museum in Scotland. It is located in various buildings on the main campus of the University in the west end of Glasgow.

#3 Employment - Life's A Drag

Relief at the end of a hard days work.

#4 Retirement - It's All Downhill From Here

We have to look after our old timer Glaswegians.

#5 Death - The Glasgow Necropolis

The resting place of many a famous Glaswegian with tombs and monuments designed by the likes of Charles Rennie Mackintosh and Alexander "Greek" Thomson.

I only noticed this competition was running last night. Nice to be part of it and hope to see many more.

LowLight

James, brilliant idea and great shots.

Alex Glass

LowLight

You have managed in a very short time to maintain the very high standards set so far by Stu and James.

You have each used the brief well and have shown that every picture has a story to tell about Glasgow.

I can't wait to see the next entry

LowLight

Thanks a lot Alex. The entries so far have been great.

AlanM

Here are mine:

Glasgow - Sunset and Beyond

#1 Sun Sets On Shipbuilding?

#2 Floating on Sunshine

#3 Tower of Power

#4 Misty Necropolis

#5 Fireworks Frame

LowLight

Brilliant contributions Alan.

Alex Glass

This competition is getting more and more exciting. Wel done Alan

Another great selection.

I am glad I am not one of the judges

Hugo Drax

Contemporary Icon.

I have always loved the Tolbooth and never tire of photographing it.

Beauty of the City Revealed in an Instant

I was crossing the road with my camera in my hands when this scene revealed itself.

Unchanging Saltmarket

I am very fond of the Saltmarket area due to the long history of the area.

Waiting for the Subway

What on earth was going on here!

GOMA

This is a stunning building and I am proud to have such a world class gallery in Glagow. The cake and coffee in the basement are superb too.

Alex Glass

Excellent Hugo

This is going to be a very difficult competition to judge

Well at least for someone else

LowLight

Another brilliant entry.

falseface

trying to choose

falseface

trying to choose

I really want to win the car

Chief Inspector

I love to walk in Glasgow and always have my camera with me,I hope you like my selection of Photos that are indicative of the city and the people I love.

This years Glasgow Show.
First Class To Castlemilk:

Reflection in a puddle of the Hutchieson Hospital spire.
Jewel in the gutter:

Kelvingrove Art Gallery and the Finnison Crane shaddows come out in a heavy fog in Febuary.
Science and Industry:

I was passing the City Chambers late at night and this otherwise hidden part of Glasgow was wonderfully illuminated.

The Quadrangle:

Walking around Glasgow people are always intrested in your work,This woman didn't mind her photo being taken 'winda hingin'
The view:

usual copyright applies.

HollowHorn

On the shoulders of giants:

St. Vincent St. Free Church

The most beautiful bum in Glasgow:

The now defunct British Linen Bank, 215 High Street.

Deep & Crisp & Even:

Gorbals Flats from the Verde Building

Glesga Pals:

Mela, Kelvingrove Park

Beauty & the Beast:

Lansdowne Church, Gt Western Rd.

Alex Glass

Splendid photos Chief and HH.

It just keeps getting better and better.

Almost closing time so i hope everyone has time to post their photos.

THANK YOU

LowLight

Good luck everyone. Excellent additions.

cybers

I was more interested in the guy on the Green Machine than the fellow in the hat...

I never noticed him at all .... till the wife had a look through the memory card ...

Surely not

Clyde Arc

LowLight

Villiers and Dave Spikey together at last.

Stuball

I really should have spent more time on my submission

wee minx

Jeez. they are all so good

...good luck to you all

Hugo Drax

Are you not entering Minx?

LowLight

Now that more entries have come in I really wish I would've had more time. Some brilliant shots.

tombro

As usual, I'm thoroughly enjoying pictures of Modern Glasgow from afar.

The judges certainly will have their work cut out in choosing a winner but I reckon the 'Deep And Crisp And Even' photograph is worthy of serious consideration, if only because; in a world where photography experts can use various programmes to 'fudge' their results; this picture reminds me so much of the Glasgow I left in 1960 !

Good luck to all !

Regards,
Tombro

Alex Glass

Now that the time has passed THANKS to everyone for participating.

Can I just confirm that on here 7 people have submitted the group of 5 photos - Stu, James, LowLight, AlanM, Hugo, Chief Inspector and Hollowhorn.

Cybers are you submitting the two photos on here and three on the Urban Glasgow Flickr area?

If anyone has submitted photos to the Flickr area and you confirm which ones should be considered.

Well done to everyone who has submitted photos and good luck.

I will now had over to the judges and inform everyone on here of the outcome as soon as possible.

Hugo Drax

Point of order.....I heard a rumour that falseface tried to submit his entry last night but had a technical problem (he messed up). Will be be seeing these pics?

Where are the girls? Zolita, Poodiecat and Minxy????

falseface

zolita1908

I never seen this thread,,

I'm annoyed I missed it!

Alex Glass

Due to some technical difficulties I will extend the period for submitting photos until tomorrow at 12.00 midnight.

I hope this is acceptable to everyone.

If anyone have any complaints about this extension please PM me to discuss.

Hugo Drax

HollowHorn

Hugo Drax

I understand the "technical difficulties" are still ongoing.....

Where are the last minute entrants? Come on folks time is running out.

Fjord

Chief Inspector

nice set there worth waiting for

Fjord

Cheers CI

I've just looked through all the submissions so far and everyone has posted some really excellent photo's.

Hugo Drax

The whole thing has been great fun. We need to think of something else to do now.

LowLight

Excellent additions.

Smartalex

Here's my half-arsed last minute entry

:-

Abseil:-

Autumn:-

East-End Sunrise:-

Urban Photography:-

Balloon Man:-

Alex Glass

Thanks Guys

Unfortunately I am not able to view the photos from the laptop I am using tonight but I know they will be worthy contributions.

I have agreed to accept Falsefaces photos by email if he is not able to get online tonight.

But where are the girls

Come on we all know how good your photos are girls. Surely you have five you would like to enter.

Fjord

Alex Glass

Did I get it wrong again.

LowLight

When will we find out the winner? The suspense is killing me...I'm not even kidding.

Alex Glass

The commitment is to have the result announce within the first two weeks of September.

Given we are now into the first week It looks like it will be sometime next week now but hopefully I can get it done as soon as possible.

LowLight

Cool mate. I'll just need to find something else to do for week or two :)

Hugo Drax

Don't forget the secret rule - the winner buys cakes for all the other entrants.

AlanM

falseface

Goma Night Shot December 2006

Majestic

High St

Old and the new. The buildings no the ladies

Clyde St

Misty and Mysterious

George Square

Toy-tastic

Bird Fancier

Where's the Burds?

I love Glasgow

Alex Glass

Falseface had made it before the new deadline.

But I say again what has happened to the girls on UG

Why are there no photos from our lovely lassies

PS Fjord - hope this is the correct use of language this time

Fjord

Just made the deadline there Falsface

in the meantime away and memorise your login details.... again!
<Admin Joke>

wee minx

I'd not want to be a judge on this..the pics are all so good

...good luck every one

Alex Glass

Judging has begun.

Please do not post any further photos on this thread.

The result will be announced soon.

LowLight

Nice one. Thanks for the update.

LowLight

Anticipation still killing me.

Alex Glass

Here is something to tease you further

The winners will receive a specially commissioned trophy made from wood.

I am hoping to get the Lord Provost to agree to present the two trophies in the City Chambers. Following this the two winners will be treated to lunch in the Members Buffet as my guests.

Just to remind everyone

Winning group of five photos

Winning overall single photo

I am assuming that there will be two individual winners.

LowLight

That is an absolutely amazing prize.

Again, good luck to everyone.

Stuball

Wish I'd spent more time on my entry now

Alex Glass

I anticipate being able to make the announcement early next week.

May keep it under raps till the Drinks Night

LowLight

I will explode if you do that. Even the wummin is asking everyday when it's going to be announced.

Alex Glass

To ensure fairness I have asked a broad range of people to carryout the judging.

I will play no part in the judging of the photos other than gathering the information from this totally independent group of people I know. Two are photographers (one professional and one amateur) and the others work in the communications field.

Due to the independence of the judges I have to wait for them each to view the photos.

I should point out that to ensure the integrity of the quality of your photos I have asked everyone to view them on the site rather than have them downloaded and copied.