Hi people :mrgreen:
Thought I would put fingers to keyboard and give my reasons for the 2011 Challenge / Competition
It is slightly linked to the Critique post I also started
Here goes
I have notice the forum ( Wood turning bit ) was slowing down , not many new posts and not many photos of work 
In a effort to kick start things I decided to see if we had any interest in a 12 monthly challenge , and BOY O BOY what a response :mrgreen: Thank you all very much
I am pleased to read the comments and enthusiasm regarding the competition
My reasoning behind the scoring , I think 1st 2nd 3rd are obvious but 1 point for entering means you will indeed end up with 12 well deserved points and maybe even more if you get a placing :mrgreen:
Photos ?
Why only 3 ? so we all have the same amount , sounds fair 1 from above one side on and one of the bottom , ( I said Bottom )
Why the small file size , It again gives us a level playing field , no better quality images other than choice of lighting
Why NO CRITIQUE until after the results , I think its best this way as it will not influence or demoralise anyone or perhaps change the Judges view
Why no entry's to be posted until after 24th January , again so people don't get to Familiar with looking at the same items for 3 weeks then in the last week something new pops up :wink:
I too am very much looking forward to this , and a member summed it up by saying " 30 to 40 new items to look forward too each month "
So it looks like the forum will be buzzing in 2011 :mrgreen:
Enough of my ramblings , better go and do a bit more on my entry :mrgreen:
