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Here are February's Top Ten Finalists!
Please cast your vote on who you think deserves to win!
The Winner Will Automatically Be Announced On Monday March 5, 2012!


1. Adrian_Monk
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2. CLEM WU
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3. DAVE71K
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4. FIREMAN79
http://www.simviation.com/phpupload/uploads/1330781710.jpg






5. G.K.
http://www.simviation.com/phpupload/uploads/1330773371.jpg






6. GLOBAL HOBO
http://www.simviation.com/phpupload/uploads/1330751656.jpg






7. MIKE.....
http://www.simviation.com/phpupload/uploads/1330768422.jpg






8. ZAKU
http://www.simviation.com/phpupload/uploads/1330723807.jpg






9. U4EA
http://www.simviation.com/phpupload/uploads/1328624500.jpg






10. XFALCON750
http://www.simviation.com/phpupload/uploads/1328093921.jpg



GOOD LUCK TO ALL THE FINALISTS

Zaku used REX sky and I think he admitted so he should be disqualified...

EDIT:
I just checked and he did + he cropped the image.

Wow, good luck to all the finalists. I'm honored to be a part.

Back before my long break from FSX I used to enter a pic every month (some of you may remember). I've never been a finalist before. I'm honored. A humble thank you and good luck to the rest of the finalists ;)

Wow... two months running. Thanks and good luck to all!

Fireman79 also used REX & admitted he did.

Dom't worry about the REX shots, they seem to be trailing in votes...

Kewl!

Four shots shouldn't be in here, cropped, REX. So there is only one. :) hopefully you win!

But I still think that it's unfair that REX is banned yet these guys are still allowed in the finals when there were other shots that did not involve cheating.

So you should disqualify the shots that used REX & were cropped & put in other shots that obeyed the rules so that people who actually read & obeyed the rules have a chance to win.

andy190 wrote on Mar 2^nd, 2012 at 8:35pm:

But I still think that it's unfair that REX is banned yet these guys are still allowed in the finals when there were other shots that did not involve cheating. So you should disqualify the shots that used REX & were cropped & put in other shots that obeyed the rules so that people who actually read & obeyed the rules have a chance to win.

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I Agree

BlackAce wrote on Mar 3^rd, 2012 at 12:08am:

andy190 wrote on Mar 2nd, 2012 at 8:35pm: But I still think that it's unfair that REX is banned yet these guys are still allowed in the finals when there were other shots that did not involve cheating. So you should disqualify the shots that used REX & were cropped & put in other shots that obeyed the rules so that people who actually read & obeyed the rules have a chance to win. [smiley=thumbup.gif] [smiley=thumbup.gif] [smiley=thumbup.gif] I Agree

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Johnp94 wrote on Mar 3^rd, 2012 at 11:59am:

BlackAce wrote on Mar 3rd, 2012 at 12:08am: andy190 wrote on Mar 2nd, 2012 at 8:35pm: But I still think that it's unfair that REX is banned yet these guys are still allowed in the finals when there were other shots that did not involve cheating. So you should disqualify the shots that used REX & were cropped & put in other shots that obeyed the rules so that people who actually read & obeyed the rules have a chance to win. [smiley=thumbup.gif] [smiley=thumbup.gif] [smiley=thumbup.gif] I Agree [smiley=thumbup.gif]

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jetprop wrote on Mar 3^rd, 2012 at 12:27pm:

Johnp94 wrote on Mar 3rd, 2012 at 11:59am: BlackAce wrote on Mar 3rd, 2012 at 12:08am: andy190 wrote on Mar 2nd, 2012 at 8:35pm: But I still think that it's unfair that REX is banned yet these guys are still allowed in the finals when there were other shots that did not involve cheating. So you should disqualify the shots that used REX & were cropped & put in other shots that obeyed the rules so that people who actually read & obeyed the rules have a chance to win. [smiley=thumbup.gif] [smiley=thumbup.gif] [smiley=thumbup.gif] I Agree [smiley=thumbup.gif] +1

I agree as well, the rules state that you will be disqualified.

I agree as well. Among other things it would be unfair to those of us who pulled our submissions because they had payware skies. I had posted my entry thinking that payware "scenery" referred to ground scenery. When I realized it also included payware skies (FEX in my case), I pulled my entry. Not that it would have mattered, I suppose...but even so.

Rich

Rules discussions  aside,  im so honoured that I am in the final again! So far every shot I have entered has made it which is awesome! Im yet to win but the fact I get into the top ten makes the effort I go to totally worth while. Especially the pain that is setting REX to default then reinstalling it....
That said here there is one shot that to me is what I hope the future if aviation will be about and that's the Icon A5 by U4EA, I hope that the A5 will pave the way for more low cost rec reational aircraft so that more and more people will find the joy of flying more accessible and  affordable.   :)

Well the rules were changed after the start of the monthly contest. The "No REX" clause was added after a few people complained about the Payware skies, which is fine. I think that those who used payware weather have every right to be in the running. From here on out we cant use them and now everyone knows. I am glad i made it into the top ten and wish much luck to all other contestants. 

REX had never been allowed, the rules weren’t changed that was just when the rule was written down.

And your attitude is less than pleasing, you seem to want to be allowed to cheat & get away with it.

FIREMAN79 wrote on Mar 3^rd, 2012 at 11:13pm:

Well the rules were changed after the start of the monthly contest. The "No REX" clause was added after a few people complained about the Payware skies, which is fine. I think that those who used payware weather have every right to be in the running. From here on out we cant use them and now everyone knows. I am glad i made it into the top ten and wish much luck to all other contestants.

You being a newbie, you don't know.  REX has ALWAYS been banned, and not because of yourself. there are so many other people who want to be in here, who played BY THE RULES.  Even know you admitted to it, and think the rules were changed because of you... Your wrong.

BlackAce you’re completely right apart from one thing. This cheat has been here since July so he should know the rules he just chose to ignore them.

wrote on Mar 3^rd, 2012 at 2:39pm:

Rules discussions  aside,  im so honoured that I am in the final again! So far every shot I have entered has made it which is awesome! Im yet to win but the fact I get into the top ten makes the effort I go to totally worth while. Especially the pain that is setting REX to default then reinstalling it.... That said here there is one shot that to me is what I hope the future if aviation will be about and that's the Icon A5 by U4EA, I hope that the A5 will pave the way for more low cost rec reational aircraft so that more and more people will find the joy of flying more accessible and  affordable.   :)

Holy crapomatic Dave!  Thanx for the compliment!

I always knew truly smart, insightful, probably handsome and awesomely cool guys are named Dave!!! :D  (Give ya a guess as to what my name is?)

Aside from all that frivolity........

I consider it a win, at least for me,  just to make into the final regardless of who's shot had what or what was done to it.  Or who the winner ends up being.

At the end of the day though, it does boil down to adherence to the set of rules that was put forth at the beginning.  Rules that have remained the same since I joined this site just over three years ago.  Sooooooooo, shots that are non-coformists to the rules should not have been entered to begin with, but they were and now it is what it is. 

Equally so is that if those who are pro-disqualify should simply not vote for those shots that they feel should not be in the final.  Simplification at it's very simplest!

But by the same token, I feel that posting gripe after moan after gripe after moan is probably more than a little disheartening to the Mods that take time out to put this together for us every month, let alone solicit a prize for the winner.

I am sure it takes more than a bit of time and effort to do all of this.....all voluntary and unpaid. 

I, for one, am truly grateful for all the efforts that go into maintaining the whole of Simviation.  It is really a nice place to share common interests with a lot of talented and intelligent individuals all over the World!

Since having the privilege of joining and participating on this site, flightsim has taken on a life of its own for me.  A casual dalliance has become a part-time obsession.

Just ask my wife! :D

I will now step down and dismantle my pedestal.

Good luck to all entrants!

 

U4EA I agree with you about the Mods & Simv as a whole. Their great. ;)

But I still think that the shots that involve cheating should be replaced by shots that conform to the rules so the people that read the rules & obeyed them get a chance to win.

In that case, I am now pulling my submission into this contest for violating the rules. Didn't know REX wasn't allowed when I submitted, but that is not a discussion matter now. It's not fair for those who did follow the rules and had their shot fully composed of freeware. You can't see the sky in my shot, but the water is composed of REX's Sparkling wave animation. Let's make this competition a fair game, and give those who followed the rules a fair chance.

Officially pulling my submission out of this contest.

Sorry for not doing it earlier. Thankyou, and good luck to all finalists.

Regards,
Clem

Clem Wu wrote on Mar 4^th, 2012 at 5:57am:

In that case, I am now pulling my submission into this contest for violating the rules....

Sorry to read this. FWIW, I voted for you. :) That was a cool looking shot.

Rich

Clem Wu wrote on Mar 4^th, 2012 at 5:57am:

In that case, I am now pulling my submission into this contest for violating the rules. Didn't know REX wasn't allowed when I submitted, but that is not a discussion matter now. It's not fair for those who did follow the rules and had their shot fully composed of freeware. You can't see the sky in my shot, but the water is composed of REX's Sparkling wave animation. Let's make this competition a fair game, and give those who followed the rules a fair chance. Officially pulling my submission out of this contest. Sorry for not doing it earlier. Thankyou, and good luck to all finalists. Regards, Clem

Thanks for the honesty :)

A truly fine assortment of entries gentlemen. I applaud both the entries and the selection made by our esteemed moderators. Congrats to all for making this such an outstanding and fun competition............... Ziggy

Hey it's ok. You never had it written in the rules before. I get it. You noticed that a large number of people had aftermarket weather. It is not a big deal. I can adhere to the rules. I ,like many, read the rules to say no planes and no ground effects. And that's how it was worded. a lot of hollering from people about all this REX stuff. Need to calm down and remember that the issue was resolved. I think everyone FULLY understands the rules now and will adhere to them in the future. If you have a issue with someones submission then don't vote for it. There are many great submissions and I am sure some of you may have forgot, but this is all for fun.

BlackAce wrote on Mar 3^rd, 2012 at 11:49pm:

FIREMAN79 wrote on Mar 3rd, 2012 at 11:13pm: Well the rules were changed after the start of the monthly contest. The "No REX" clause was added after a few people complained about the Payware skies, which is fine. I think that those who used payware weather have every right to be in the running. From here on out we cant use them and now everyone knows. I am glad i made it into the top ten and wish much luck to all other contestants.  You being a newbie, you don't know.  REX has ALWAYS been banned, and not because of yourself. there are so many other people who want to be in here, who played BY THE RULES.  Even know you admitted to it, and think the rules were changed because of you... Your wrong.

Actually I didn't think they changed them because of me, but it is good to see you think i am that important to the thread. If you looked at the contest as a whole, many different people who are not new to the site, still thought it was ok till it was clarified.

So as we say in the firehouse, hop off your soap box before you fall off.

I really don't care if some people didn't know about the rule.

You still should be disqualified in my opinion.

BTW I don't care what you say in the "Firehouse" it doesn't make it any different you still are in the wrong.

yes I was wrong, and will be adhering to the rules in future contests. But the rules did not clearly state that weather was not allowed. That is the root of this issue.

I kind of understand your point of view, but I would have thought people would have figured out there was no payware allowed. :P

Anyway the rule has always been here they just wrote it down because people didn’t figure out that payware wasn’t allowed.

RSorochak wrote on Mar 4^th, 2012 at 10:02am:

Sorry to read this. FWIW, I voted for you. :) That was a cool looking shot. Rich

Thanks so much (and sorry at the same time)! But rules are rules and they are meant to be followed :)


BlackAce wrote on Mar 4^th, 2012 at 10:13am:

Thanks for the honesty :)

Haha no problems :) I feel rather happy and 'clean' after giving in :D

You would think that the phrase, "Use of ANY payware is not permitted" would be sufficient enough for one to understand that any type of payware(aircraft, scenery, weather, what ever it maybe) is NOT allowed in a DEFAULT/FREEWARE screenshot contest.

USAF_Firefighter wrote on Mar 5^th, 2012 at 3:04am:

You would think that the phrase, "Use of ANY payware is not permitted" would be sufficient enough for one to understand that any type of payware(aircraft, scenery, weather, what ever it maybe) is NOT allowed in a DEFAULT/FREEWARE screenshot contest.

Agreed, people are saying it wasn't clear. I'm sorry but it really was it said any payware. Obviously that means if u pay for it and add it to fsx then u can't use it.

Yeah, but maybe no one will notice. After all, it looks so cool...  :P

FIREMAN79 just a tip for you, maybe turn your graphics settings up & turn Anti-Alias on, you only need 1 FPS for a screenshot. ;)

So who won then?    ::)

Fly2e wrote on Mar 5^th, 2012 at 5:15pm:

So who won then?    ::)

We need a revote withouth the REX shots and with the non-rex shots that would've made it.
this is all my oppinion. ::)

andy190 wrote on Mar 5^th, 2012 at 4:35pm:

FIREMAN79 just a tip for you, maybe turn your graphics settings up & turn Anti-Alias on, you only need 1 FPS for a screenshot. ;)

Ya I well when i kick some a$$ in the next months contest with all defaults we will see whats up!  ;D ;)

FIREMAN79 wrote on Mar 5^th, 2012 at 8:36pm:

andy190 wrote on Mar 5th, 2012 at 4:35pm: FIREMAN79 just a tip for you, maybe turn your graphics settings up & turn Anti-Alias on, you only need 1 FPS for a screenshot. ;) Ya I well when i kick some a$$ in the next months contest with all defaults we will see whats up!  ;D ;)

Without the REX

jetprop wrote on Mar 5^th, 2012 at 5:54pm:

Fly2e wrote on Mar 5th, 2012 at 5:15pm: So who won then?    ::) We need a revote without the REX shots and with the non-rex shots that would've made it. this is all my opinion. ::)

And what a very good opinion you have. ;)

I agree.

It's been fun being in the last screenshot contest...  :-/

Adrian_Monk wrote on Mar 5^th, 2012 at 10:37pm:

It's been fun being in the last screenshot contest...  :-/

It's not going to be the last screenshot contest; the rules stated no payware so people should obey that rule.

We are just asking for a re-vote, not for the competition to stop.

andy190 wrote on Mar 5^th, 2012 at 11:34pm:

Adrian_Monk wrote on Mar 5th, 2012 at 10:37pm: It's been fun being in the last screenshot contest...  :-/ It's not going to be the last screenshot contest; the rules stated no payware so people should obey that rule. We are just asking for a re-vote, not for the competition to stop.

Yeah, but there's pretty good odds that the people who donate the prizes are gonna look at 3 pages of nasty sniping, and pull out of supporting SimV. Inadvertent use of payware or no, this month's contest isn't exactly overloaded with decorum. Right from the word go, this has been nothing but a litany of complaints, personal sniping, and arguments. It's frigging embarrasing.

If I was one of the prize donors, a company that worked hard to develop an add-on that justified a $40 pricetag, an add-on that I was willing to give away for free just to say "thank you" to the this one particular segment of the community, the repainters, the modellers, the fans... THIS particular contest would be the end. 30 solid days of people bitching about REX, payware, how 2 out of 3 shots need to be disqualified, how the whole thing needs to be scrapped and revoted upon... jesus, this is like watching the Bush-Gore Florida election all over again. It's embarrasing to us, to SimV, and the prize donors. It's just embarrasing period.

No, the people who inadvertently used REX should not be allowed to participate. But s**t happens, and they were. There weren't that many good entries. It's kinda like the baseball hall of fame, circa 1992. You gotta work with what you got. There was still no need for this to turn into a slamfest. As has been said earlier, the Rex shots aren't even competative in this poll.

Should the rules be tightened and made more specific? Yes. Is it, on the other hand, incredibly easy to screw up and take a shot with REX? Yes. Should all of us have spent 3 pages of this thread honking at each other? No. Are the companies that donate the prizes for this contest as a promotion proud of how we have behaved? No.

I'm actually in with a shot here. I know it isn't that great, but I was pleased as hell with my pic. The best bit is, I won last month, so if I actually won here, I was gonna give it away to whoever finished next.

Now I'm just embarrassed. I don't care if I had a shot at winning or not. Thanks to the childish bickering, I wish I hadn't posted at all. I'd frigging pull out if it wasn't for the fact that all this stupid arguing has caused enough trouble for the mods.

Not bad... cheesed off the prize donors, the mods, the judges, and most of the participants. Destroyed the entire contest. Whee, I'm so glad I took part.

Gawd.

Ok I definitely see your point & I agree with it.

Admin do what you like. This guy has made me realise what an ar$e I was. I'm sorry if I upset anyone.

You aren't an arse, no worries mate.

Nuff said [smiley=beer.gif]

....who's round is it anyway :)


Pleased to be chosen again. Putting the shot together and getting my imagination together on a screenshot is extremely satisfying. Getting into the top ten is a great bonus.

PROTEST LIKE THE ARABS!!! MAKE OUR OWN CONTEST!!  :D

Wow no votes for me! Less votes than people who totally broke the rules .....that's fair. I won't bother in future.   

Also Adrianmonk if I was a developer I would be furious that my donated products were going to people who have cheated in a competition.

Rules are rules. If u have 5 good players and 1 terrible one it doesn't justify the fact the 5 good took steroids. What a stupid agreement. 

And not to sound like a sore loser but the least 2 imaginative entries scores the highest ! Neither are anything futuristic or even something we've not seen a million times before. It was the same last month, the shot that came second was a far superior shot.

Screw this it's not worth the effort.

wrote on Mar 6^th, 2012 at 9:49am:

And not to sound like a sore loser but the least 2 imaginative entries scores the highest ! Neither are anything futuristic or even something we've not seen a million times before. It was the same last month, the shot that came second was a far superior shot.

Ok Dave, the contest description said anything that first flew or is still flying in the 21st Century. Hobo's photo is very imaginative because both the B-52 and KC-135 have been in continuous active service for over 50s years with the original operator, the United States Air Force and are slated to continue their service for at least ten more years or more.

But seriously who won? I knew i was not gonna win cause the competition was MUCH better. My pic was kinda funny but I actually liked some other ones better, I'm looking at you Adrian_Monk, well played.

USAF_Firefighter wrote on Mar 6^th, 2012 at 10:32am:

wrote on Mar 6th, 2012 at 9:49am: And not to sound like a sore loser but the least 2 imaginative entries scores the highest ! Neither are anything futuristic or even something we've not seen a million times before. It was the same last month, the shot that came second was a far superior shot.  Ok Dave, the contest description said anything that first flew or is still flying in the 21st Century. Hobo's photo is very imaginative because both the B-52 and KC-135 have been in continuous active service for over 50s years with the original operator, the United States Air Force and are slated to continue their service for at least ten more years or more.

B52 first flew in the 20th Centenary not the 21st, out of the two Hobos is the better but it still missed the point, the other is a 747 landing.....not like there's not 500 shots of that on here.

I only counted 496. :D

While there are plenty of 747s out there, this one was built (and or revamped) in the 21st century,for the 21st century. Delivering parts for Boings new Dreamliner.....In this century.....Did I miss the point of the contest?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_747_Large_Cargo_Freighter

Or perhapse I would of faired better posting the police car from Blade Runner?  I kept my shot within the realm of today....The 21st century,keeping within it the theme on which this months contest was based. I feel everybodys shots here were great. I also have never,and will never say anything negative about anyones images on this forum. While I understand your upset, I don't feel there is a need to belittle the rest of the finalists here. I have never been a finalist here. The next time I am might be months or even a year or two. I made it and my father was proud of me,so was my wife. Just something I do did and will continue to do for the pure enjoyment of it. So,thanks Dave. Thanks for destroying this for me,this one little moment,in the 21st century........

Mike

Mike.. wrote on Mar 6^th, 2012 at 1:41pm:

While there are plenty of 747s out there, this one was built (and or revamped) in the 21st century,for the 21st century. Delivering parts for Boings new Dreamliner.....In this century.....Did I miss the point of the contest? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_747_Large_Cargo_Freighter Or perhapse I would of faired better posting the police car from Blade Runner?  I kept my shot within the realm of today....The 21st century,keeping within it the theme on which this months contest was based. I feel everybodys shots here were great. I also have never,and will never say anything negative about anyones images on this forum. While I understand your upset, I don't feel there is a need to belittle the rest of the finalists here. I have never been a finalist here. The next time I am might be months or even a year or two. I made it and my father was proud of me,so was my wife. Just something I do did and will continue to do for the pure enjoyment of it. So,thanks Dave. Thanks for destroying this for me,this one little moment,in the 21st century........ Mike

Thoes dream lifters have the same tech you would find in the -8 ones. I've seen them before at Everette and they are futureistic looking.  So good shot! :)

wrote on Mar 6^th, 2012 at 1:17pm:

USAF_Firefighter wrote on Mar 6th, 2012 at 10:32am: wrote on Mar 6th, 2012 at 9:49am: And not to sound like a sore loser but the least 2 imaginative entries scores the highest ! Neither are anything futuristic or even something we've not seen a million times before. It was the same last month, the shot that came second was a far superior shot.  Ok Dave, the contest description said anything that first flew or is still flying in the 21st Century. Hobo's photo is very imaginative because both the B-52 and KC-135 have been in continuous active service for over 50s years with the original operator, the United States Air Force and are slated to continue their service for at least ten more years or more. B52 first flew in the 20th Centenary not the 21st, out of the two Hobos is the better but it still missed the point, the other is a 747 landing.....not like there's not 500 shots of that on here.

Yes the B-52 did first fly in the 20th Century BUT you must have missed the line that said, "or still serving in the 21st Century."

Nothing like a good 'ole friendly competition to bring out the best in people. :o :-? :-/

USAF_Firefighter wrote on Mar 6^th, 2012 at 2:34pm:

wrote on Mar 6th, 2012 at 1:17pm: USAF_Firefighter wrote on Mar 6th, 2012 at 10:32am: wrote on Mar 6th, 2012 at 9:49am: And not to sound like a sore loser but the least 2 imaginative entries scores the highest ! Neither are anything futuristic or even something we've not seen a million times before. It was the same last month, the shot that came second was a far superior shot.  Ok Dave, the contest description said anything that first flew or is still flying in the 21st Century. Hobo's photo is very imaginative because both the B-52 and KC-135 have been in continuous active service for over 50s years with the original operator, the United States Air Force and are slated to continue their service for at least ten more years or more. B52 first flew in the 20th Centenary not the 21st, out of the two Hobos is the better but it still missed the point, the other is a 747 landing.....not like there's not 500 shots of that on here. Yes the B-52 did first fly in the 20th Century BUT you must have missed the line that said, "or still serving in the 21st Century."

It still missed the spirit.

You broke the rules then argued that you were in the right, I don't see where you have a leg to stand on and comment.

wrote on Mar 6^th, 2012 at 2:59pm:

USAF_Firefighter wrote on Mar 6th, 2012 at 2:34pm: wrote on Mar 6th, 2012 at 1:17pm: USAF_Firefighter wrote on Mar 6th, 2012 at 10:32am: wrote on Mar 6th, 2012 at 9:49am: And not to sound like a sore loser but the least 2 imaginative entries scores the highest ! Neither are anything futuristic or even something we've not seen a million times before. It was the same last month, the shot that came second was a far superior shot.  Ok Dave, the contest description said anything that first flew or is still flying in the 21st Century. Hobo's photo is very imaginative because both the B-52 and KC-135 have been in continuous active service for over 50s years with the original operator, the United States Air Force and are slated to continue their service for at least ten more years or more. B52 first flew in the 20th Centenary not the 21st, out of the two Hobos is the better but it still missed the point, the other is a 747 landing.....not like there's not 500 shots of that on here. Yes the B-52 did first fly in the 20th Century BUT you must have missed the line that said, "or still serving in the 21st Century." It still missed the spirit. You broke the rules then argued that you were in the right, I don't see where you have a leg to stand on and comment.

EX-member? :o

Anyways,he didn't break the rules,he actualy followed them exactely.

The only requirement was that the aircraft was serving in the 21st century or beyond,not when it was introduced.

Wow, quite the friendly competition :-/

Dave, stop crying around because noone voted for your shot :-?
I think that the two top shots fit the theme very nicely. Great job Global Hobo and Mike 8-) 8-)

We have a tie, so th ere will have to be a tie-breaker. I'll try to get it set up by the end of today.
Great job everyone....thanks foe entering.


Chuck :)

I can't believe anyone would make themselves an ex-member over,when you break it down in its bare form, a computer generated image. I hope it wasn't something I said. I was merely expressing my opinion on the matter only after I was pressed to after viewing his statements.....

jetprop wrote on Mar 6^th, 2012 at 3:03pm:

wrote on Mar 6th, 2012 at 2:59pm: USAF_Firefighter wrote on Mar 6th, 2012 at 2:34pm: wrote on Mar 6th, 2012 at 1:17pm: USAF_Firefighter wrote on Mar 6th, 2012 at 10:32am: wrote on Mar 6th, 2012 at 9:49am: And not to sound like a sore loser but the least 2 imaginative entries scores the highest ! Neither are anything futuristic or even something we've not seen a million times before. It was the same last month, the shot that came second was a far superior shot.  Ok Dave, the contest description said anything that first flew or is still flying in the 21st Century. Hobo's photo is very imaginative because both the B-52 and KC-135 have been in continuous active service for over 50s years with the original operator, the United States Air Force and are slated to continue their service for at least ten more years or more. B52 first flew in the 20th Centenary not the 21st, out of the two Hobos is the better but it still missed the point, the other is a 747 landing.....not like there's not 500 shots of that on here. Yes the B-52 did first fly in the 20th Century BUT you must have missed the line that said, "or still serving in the 21st Century." It still missed the spirit. You broke the rules then argued that you were in the right, I don't see where you have a leg to stand on and comment. EX-member? :o Anyways,he didn't break the rules,he actualy followed them exactely. The only requirement was that the aircraft was serving in the 21st century or beyond,not when it was introduced.

Haha, I got a good laugh when he said I broke the rules lol. I didn't even make the finals and I didn't break the rules either. I don't care if I made the finals or not it's all fun for me. If I remember, I've only made the finals once before.