Help a fellow OzBargainer become a Discovery Channel Intern, can trade free karma.

SkMed on 16/01/2017 - 23:49
Last edited 17/01/2017 - 08:48

Hey all. I usually don't enter these voting comps, but I entered this photo comp for Discovery Channel to become a blogging/photographer intern.

I made it to the shortlist of 50 and a voting round will determine the next shortlist of 25.

Voting is open until Jan 29, and you can vote up to 10 times a day (which is a bit ridiculous) so if you feel like helping an ozbargain-brother out then head over and give me your vote… every day, 10 times a day. haha…. but only if you like my photo of course.

https://discoverychannel-intern.runcompetitions.com.au/galle…

Cheers!

General Discussion

Comments

  • bluesky on 16/01/2017 - 23:55
    +2

    Congrats for making it to the shortlist!
    I genuinely think the photo is phenomenal - will be voting during this eligibility period …

    • SkMed on 17/01/2017 - 08:12

      Thanks a tonne :)

  • jaurwin on 17/01/2017 - 00:09
    +2

    +1 Congratulations and I hope you win.

    That is a fantastic photo there.

    +10 votes a day for you.

  • PJC on 17/01/2017 - 01:06
    +3

    Perhaps amend it to Discovery Channel. Great photo.

    • SkMed on 17/01/2017 - 08:11
      +1

      Haha, cheers :) It was late when i posted lastnight! :P

      • PJC on 17/01/2017 - 08:31

        Also you are a fellow OzBargainer, not ozbarginer.

        • SkMed on 17/01/2017 - 08:49
          +1

          I need to stop posting in my sleep.

  • Aniseed Steed on 17/01/2017 - 01:39
    +1

    Good composition, and you've got my vote(s) too!

  • [Deactivated] on 17/01/2017 - 06:42
    +1

    That's chanel 5 on your dial ;)

    • SkMed on 17/01/2017 - 08:13

      haha

  • jason101 on 17/01/2017 - 07:28
    +1

    I gave you a vote - good luck. The competition looks pretty tough.

  • loulou1 on 17/01/2017 - 08:02
    +1

    Done x ten. If I remember when hubby gets home from work he will vote X ten too. Good luck.

  • Caped Baldy on 17/01/2017 - 08:37
    +1

    Got my vote. Maybe try some of the australian subreddits and whirlpool to help your chances. Good luck!

    • SkMed on 29/01/2017 - 21:44

      yeah the subreddits in Aus are pretty dead unfortunately :( Did have a look on whirlpool too but not much luck unfortunately. Good old Ozbargain community spirit is always good though :)

  • itajac on 17/01/2017 - 08:59
    +1

    Voted x 10 and will try to keep voting daily for you. Your photograph is superb but agree you have some tough competition.

    All the best and as a downpayment, I'll be requiring a portion of that karma, pronto!;)

    • SkMed on 17/01/2017 - 09:25
      +2

      Thanks!

      True but there are also a lot of mediocre photos too, I only need to stay in the top 25 and then round two is an assignment (which I assume will have to be something local) so should be able to nail that one being pretty knowledgable of hidden/weird photo spots outside of Melb :)

      Thanks,

      • itajac on 17/01/2017 - 12:45
        +2

        Oh great! Your photos is definitely top 5, I'd say.
        Can you link us to your next photo, when you make it to the next round?

        • SkMed on 17/01/2017 - 17:40

          Thanks Mate, Yeah I would say top ten perhaps ;) Def top 25. Yeah I sure can do that!

      • bluesky on 17/01/2017 - 13:15
        +2

        …of hidden/weird photo spots outside of Melb :)

        As a Melburnite, I would love to see some of these captured in photos. Anyway, have you got a site/blog/whatever where you house your work? Thanks.

        • SkMed on 17/01/2017 - 17:43
          +1

          Yeah I have a site: http://www.photography.skaremedia.com/

          But I update Instagram more regularly if you want to take a look there: https://www.instagram.com/skaremedia/

          I also take photos/write and co-contribute to Atlas Obscura occasionally: https://www.instagram.com/atlasobscura/

          Cheers!

        • bluesky on 17/01/2017 - 18:51
          +1

          @SkMed: Incredible portfolio of work!

          You know how the mind just make linkages and evoke memories. When I looked through this, the Discovery Channel "Wonders Never Cease" promo clip (Morcheeba song as background) from a while ago started flashing/playing. Your photos really spotlight some wonders, and beauty all around us … bravo! :-)

        • SkMed on 18/01/2017 - 14:20
          +1

          @bluesky: Thanks a lot, really appreciate the feedback! Photography is just one of my many creative outlet hobbies, but comments like yours make me wonder if I should be doing this for a living haha. Cheers again.

  • Clear on 17/01/2017 - 09:21
    +1

    41 when this was posted. Now 499. Good effort.

  • ScuseMe on 17/01/2017 - 10:32
    +1

    Congrats for reaching the top 50 mate!! Voted 10 times. Will vote again tomorrow if i still remember this ;)

    • SkMed on 29/01/2017 - 21:45

      thanks :) you should now be able to put the last 10 through if you have a sec to spare :)

  • rompastompa on 17/01/2017 - 10:48
    +1

    +10, good luck.

    • rompastompa on 19/01/2017 - 11:28
      +1

      +10 :)

      • SkMed on 29/01/2017 - 21:45

        +10 karma power. :D

  • mangoss on 17/01/2017 - 11:10
    +1

    Voted - your photo is the best :) Nice work! Good luck x

  • Voldox on 17/01/2017 - 12:23
    +1

    Voted - top notch photo:)

  • garffi on 17/01/2017 - 14:19
    +1

    Voted +10 - Great photo :D

  • beefabear77 on 17/01/2017 - 15:23
    +1

    +10 from me….amazing pic :-)

  • edwardsajl on 17/01/2017 - 21:05
    +1

    no not voting for you. Hope you do not win.

    • SkMed on 18/01/2017 - 14:21

      hahaha. But I gave your comment a +1…

  • cantoangel on 17/01/2017 - 21:14
    +1

    Voted +10! Honestly a great photo!

    • SkMed on 18/01/2017 - 14:21

      Thanks mate!

  • Bad Wolf on 18/01/2017 - 17:08
    +1

    Voted for you. I loved the backpack on the ground make it feel so real.

    • SkMed on 29/01/2017 - 21:45

      Thanks! Yes I thought about moving it but also like it being there :)

  • cwongtech on 18/01/2017 - 17:45
    +1

    Done. GL.

  • girlpower on 19/01/2017 - 11:30
    +1

    Loved your photo. Voted from my and hubby's account. All the best.

    • SkMed on 29/01/2017 - 21:46

      THANKS!

  • boo hoo on 19/01/2017 - 12:18
    +1

    Nice !! done * 10

  • SkMed on 19/01/2017 - 12:37

    Thanks guys! As predicted Instagrammers with tens of thousands of followers are leading like crazy!? :/ But im still hanging in around 20th place for now.

    If anyone knows some Melbounre/Aus photography forums where I might be able to get a boost do let me know :) Ive tried the few im in but the members aren't very active. haha.

    Cheers!

  • SkMed on 20/01/2017 - 09:26
    +1

    Sending out a load of Karma for anyone with another minute to spare for 10 more votes today! :P Thanks!

    • bluesky on 20/01/2017 - 11:40
      +1

      Have it on my Bookmarks Toolbar; have been/will be voting +10 everyday!
      I hope others will too. Best wishes!

  • lisamacoz on 20/01/2017 - 16:30
    +1

    Voted. Beautiful shot!

  • Unknown1 on 20/01/2017 - 17:20
    +2

    Good luck. Regardless, isn't an intern another word for unpaid employee?

    • SkMed on 20/01/2017 - 17:23
      +2

      Thanks! Haha, well yeah I suppose it is. The prize is several small trips paid for (about 5 or 6) over a year or so and you blog/photograph for Discovery Channel. Worse case its some free trips and exposure, best case a foot in the door to something bigger!

  • SkMed on 23/01/2017 - 09:43

    Im slowly falling off the ladder! :/ If I could please ask you all to vote today if you haven't already that would be amazing!! Im just hanging in at number 25 and about to be pushed to 26th and out of the running. THANKS!

  • SkMed on 28/01/2017 - 09:17

    Bump! Ive fallen to 27th place only a handfull more votes will get me back in the game! Sending out karma!!! Thanks fellow ozbargainers!!

    • bluesky on 28/01/2017 - 15:42
      +1

      Still giving you the daily vote support … hope others give strong support too so you can claw back ground.

      • SkMed on 29/01/2017 - 09:02

        thanks! Ive been yo-yoing between 27th and 24th place the past 24 hours!! So nerve racking!! Went away camping for a few days so was offline and unable to remind my friends to vote :(

        Last chance to vote today I think!

        • Bad Wolf on 29/01/2017 - 20:03

          I think today is last day
          message change from
          Vote limit of 10 per day reach, come back again xx/xx/2017
          Dropped the end

          Currently you are 25th

          I'd spam you social media sites one last time, the date/time for the competition seems to be in American time, so the day only starts 3pm our time.

          I forgot to vote yesterday but did before 3pm and again just now

          Anyone who voted before 3pm today has the potential to give you extra 10 votes

          Best of luck

  • mac2403 on 29/01/2017 - 01:27
    +1

    Damn only saw this today and just after midnight! Will keep voting until the cut off. good luck!

    • SkMed on 29/01/2017 - 09:02

      haha, thanks, really appreciate it!

  • SkMed on 29/01/2017 - 21:40
    +1

    Hey all, apparently there is a bug in the system and as oz-bargainers it is our duty to exploit this flaw!! The clock is set to USA time, and you should be able to vote another 10 times for the final time right now even if you voted this morning. :) So if I could please ask you to jump in and vote another 10 times that would be just swell. There are still only a handful of votes between me and elimination :/ THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO HAS BEEN VOTING :) :)

  • girlpower on 30/01/2017 - 08:29
    +3

    Congratulations… you made it to the finals… :)

    • SkMed on 30/01/2017 - 09:25
      +2

      Yeah just saw this morning! Thanks a lot everyone! Will keep you posted on the next round, but just making it through is a pretty good mark on the ol photography resume ;)

  • SkMed on 30/01/2017 - 09:27
    +3

    Thanks everyone! I made it through coming in at like 18th place. The next round is an assignment so will update you on how that goes ;)

    • mac2403 on 30/01/2017 - 12:36
      +1

      Good luck!

  • bluesky on 30/01/2017 - 14:57
    +1

    After some uncertainty towards the last few days, was relieved to see that you made it through to the Winners Gallery. Hurray! :-)

    Keen to see your next photo! Cheers.

  • SkMed on 08/02/2017 - 10:57
    +2

    Hey all, Round 2 of voting opened lastnight:
    https://discoverychannel-intern-rd2.runcompetitions.com.au/g…

    Same deal as before unfortunately. 10 votes per day per person. I have no chance against the people with huge IG followers unfortunately but had the bright idea of running my own competition to drum up votes this time! :) So if you want to win 1 of 3 canvas prints vote each day, take a screenshot of the +10 error and send them to me at the end with a 25 words or less submission, take a look at my IG post for more details:
    https://www.instagram.com/p/BQOoWhzAUvp/?taken-by=skaremedia

    I still dont expect this comp to get me in the top 5, but will be a fun experiment if anything!

    Thanks all, This round of voting is open until 19th of Feb! :)

    • mac2403 on 08/02/2017 - 19:01

      mission accepted!

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