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Title: Halloween(Nightmare Night) photo contest
Post by: NovelNerd on October 02, 2016, 12:48:19 PM
Welcome to the Halloween photo contest!

I used to set these up for the holidays pretty often and haven't in years. It seems like a good one to kick these back in gear.  The photo contest is simple, following the guidelines you will need to submit a photo involving your ponies in some way celebrating with some Halloween spirit (including fall or other holidays within Oct). The generation of pony doesn't matter, so it's open to G1-G4 and fakies can participate as well. I'll keep it all short and sweet for everyone.

Rules
-You may submit one photo for the contest. You're allowed to take extra angles of the set up that you've -created, to show off details but only one main photo to be submitted
-The photo must include MLP but can have other toys ect included. Ponies should be the stars of it
-It must fall into some sort of Halloween or fall theme
-Scary, cute or silly doesn't matter long as everything follows the TOS of the arena
-Keeping the above in mind in order to receive a prize you must be within the age and trade limits given on the Arena
-Post your photos here in a spoiler and all will be put together at the end

Time Frame
open for entries- Oct 2-Oct 31st
Judging- Nov 1st -5th
winner will be announced after that & prize shipped (note I'm a slow shipper)

How the judging works
I will go through the photos submitted and with my co-host (FarDreamer) will pick the top five. A poll will be placed on the arena for members to pick their favorite. The favorite Arena pick will be crowned the winner and receive a prize.  If less than five members participate we will pick the winner without the need of a poll.

Prize
The prize will be a G1 80's pattern plushie by myself with some modifications to the pattern. The winner will have the choice of picking a plush from what is currently made by the time of contests end. Right now I have a blue variant Posey and a Snuzzle. I'm working on a Nightlight, G3 Minty and a secret Halloween style pony. It all depends on what I have done by contest end. The plush prize is not a commission prize, but a choice of what I have in stock. Sorry, I'm booked up on request of sewing projects right now for others. ;)

Here is a link to my plushies as an example of what you would receive (http://mlparena.com/index.php/topic,379849.0.html)
-Plushies come from a non smoking but pet home. They are made from fleece or fleece like products, yarn hair, fabric painted eyes and mouths with felt hand sewn on symbols and parts of the eyes. They include a foam board in their feet and while I would think they are durable I'm not sure how well they will stand up to rough play or excessive washing. They were made for display. Because of the nature of the plushies and time it takes me to make one there will only be a first prize winner for this contest.

The prize is free shipping within the U.S. (I will ship the cheapest method possible. If you wish for extra things like insurance and tracking ect that will need to be covered by the winner)

If outside the U.S. the winner will have to either pay for shipping or pay the difference of shipping outside the states. Sorry! I typically cover it all myself, but it's hard to get my plushies in a box other than a 12x12x12 without having to smash them. Boxes that size do cost more in shipping than the smaller parcels I was able to send in contests past.

Examples
FarDreamer has been kind enough to make a sample photo for those interested and wanting a starting point.

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Now lets see how all your ponies celebrate Nightmare Night.  :gallop:

Title: Re: Halloween(Nightmare Night) photo contest
Post by: CustomsRfun on October 02, 2016, 01:29:44 PM
Are custom ponies allowed?
Title: Re: Halloween(Nightmare Night) photo contest
Post by: NovelNerd on October 02, 2016, 01:31:31 PM
Are custom ponies allowed?
Yep yep ^.^
Title: Re: Halloween(Nightmare Night) photo contest
Post by: Snapdragon on October 02, 2016, 11:16:25 PM
Oooh what a fun contest!! ^_^ I love photo contests, especially Halloween ones! I will see if I can get an entry together! :heart: And what a cute example!
Title: Re: Halloween(Nightmare Night) photo contest
Post by: NovelNerd on October 04, 2016, 02:52:08 PM
Oooh what a fun contest!! ^_^ I love photo contests, especially Halloween ones! I will see if I can get an entry together! :heart: And what a cute example!
Hooray! I remember you doing some in the past and they were always cute. ^.^
Title: Re: Halloween(Nightmare Night) photo contest
Post by: Wild Raspberry on October 04, 2016, 04:15:48 PM
Ooo! Fun.  Posting here so I don't forget about it. ;)

Really want to do a fall leaves theme but there are no fall leaves here whatsoever....... :mad:       :cry:

Anyways this seems really fun!
Title: Re: Halloween(Nightmare Night) photo contest
Post by: NovelNerd on October 04, 2016, 05:39:09 PM
Ooo! Fun.  Posting here so I don't forget about it. ;)

Really want to do a fall leaves theme but there are no fall leaves here whatsoever....... :mad:       :cry:

Anyways this seems really fun!
Awww a dollar store maybe? It's not as fun as real ones, but I buy cheap fake ones and use them as decorations when doing my classroom. ;)
Title: Re: Halloween(Nightmare Night) photo contest
Post by: SpaceButtPonies on October 04, 2016, 09:34:08 PM
This is a really cute idea, posting here so I get the updates!
Title: Re: Halloween(Nightmare Night) photo contest
Post by: NovelNerd on October 05, 2016, 03:26:18 PM
Yeah, I used to do them for Halloween and Christmas, but it's been a while. Seemed good to start again. :P
Title: Re: Halloween(Nightmare Night) photo contest
Post by: FarDreamer on October 05, 2016, 05:22:37 PM
Yeah, I used to do them for Halloween and Christmas, but it's been a while. Seemed good to start again. :P

You did one for Easter once too!
Title: Re: Halloween(Nightmare Night) photo contest
Post by: NovelNerd on October 05, 2016, 06:33:23 PM
Yeah, I used to do them for Halloween and Christmas, but it's been a while. Seemed good to start again. :P

You did one for Easter once too!
You're right I forgot! It seems like it's been so long. Well hopefully this one will go well and we can have a Christmas one too.  ;)
Title: Re: Halloween(Nightmare Night) photo contest
Post by: scarletmoon on October 07, 2016, 09:04:09 PM
This is super good, I cant wait to see a lot of Halloween pics. : D
Title: Re: Halloween(Nightmare Night) photo contest
Post by: pyrodarknessanny on October 08, 2016, 05:41:19 AM
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I was going to enter my  spanish cherb fakie but   as the rules say must have 1 mlp thing in the image then im going to go with a custom I did last yr.


Title: Re: Halloween(Nightmare Night) photo contest
Post by: NovelNerd on October 08, 2016, 05:49:50 AM
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I was going to enter my  spanish cherb fakie but   as the rules say must have 1 mlp thing in the image then im going to go with a custom I did last yr.
This is so creepy I love it! I think I know which fakie you're talking about, fakies are totally fine. Hehe, I don't get many creepy ones. Awesome
Title: Re: Halloween(Nightmare Night) photo contest
Post by: pyrodarknessanny on October 08, 2016, 06:17:43 AM
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This is so creepy I love it! I think I know which fakie you're talking about, fakies are totally fine. Hehe, I don't get many creepy ones. Awesome

i'll leave my entry as this one tho,
the fakie is pretty spooky but  there is more  going on in this image
Title: Re: Halloween(Nightmare Night) photo contest
Post by: FarDreamer on October 11, 2016, 12:50:12 PM
Does anyone mind if I enter too?  I'm helping Maddie with this a little, but not with anything that will decide who wins or anything.

I was going to help instead of entering because we were supposed to be moving to MI and I thought I'd be packing up my collection.  Now my husband has been offered a better job here in VA, so it looks like we'll be staying put.  That means my ponies get to stay out and I have the time to put something together.  I might do a photo just for fun if you guys think it wouldn't be fair for me to enter.

The photo by pyrodarknessanny is really good!

Title: Re: Halloween(Nightmare Night) photo contest
Post by: NovelNerd on October 12, 2016, 01:40:25 PM
I personally wouldn't mind you entering FarDreamer, as I live your set ups. I think the only conflicting thing would be picking top photos for it, -'d I can have someone else help me on that. It would keep there from being a conflict of interests. If no one else minds I don't see a problem with it.




Come on guys lets get those photos in!
Title: Re: Halloween(Nightmare Night) photo contest
Post by: NovelNerd on October 14, 2016, 04:14:42 AM
Come on guys we need more contestants! Just a little bit of your time and s pic and could win a prize. :P
Title: Re: Halloween(Nightmare Night) photo contest
Post by: Snapdragon on October 14, 2016, 07:58:44 PM
I'm still brainstorming! I'll be entering!
Title: Re: Halloween(Nightmare Night) photo contest
Post by: SpaceButtPonies on October 14, 2016, 08:25:53 PM
I'm still brainstorming! I'll be entering!
Ditto on this!
Title: Re: Halloween(Nightmare Night) photo contest
Post by: NovelNerd on October 17, 2016, 04:09:12 PM
Hooray!  I would be so sad if more people didn't show >_< ^.^
Title: Re: Halloween(Nightmare Night) photo contest
Post by: vira on October 17, 2016, 04:59:26 PM
i think i might try to whip something up! :-D it'll be my first time participating in an arena contest, im excited!

edit: heres my entry!

Spoiler

every halloween night, once all the ponies have gone to sleep with their bellies full of candy, powder the unicorn leaves her magic castle and rides in her chariot all across the world. powder uses her magic to make sure none of the ponies have nightmares after their night of spooky fun!

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Title: Re: Halloween(Nightmare Night) photo contest
Post by: NovelNerd on October 21, 2016, 01:37:01 PM
i think i might try to whip something up! :-D it'll be my first time participating in an arena contest, im excited!

edit: heres my entry!

Spoiler

every halloween night, once all the ponies have gone to sleep with their bellies full of candy, powder the unicorn leaves her magic castle and rides in her chariot all across the world. powder uses her magic to make sure none of the ponies have nightmares after their night of spooky fun!

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I think it looks awesome and love the story you have made for it.
Title: Re: Halloween(Nightmare Night) photo contest
Post by: Snapdragon on October 22, 2016, 02:42:27 AM
Ooh what a cute entry!! Still brainstorming for mine - I keep finding tons of little cute knickknacks I want to include, but I don't know what my entry is gonna LOOK LIKE YET! O.o;;;
Title: Re: Halloween(Nightmare Night) photo contest
Post by: NovelNerd on October 23, 2016, 07:13:33 AM
Hey it's cool you still have over a week. :P
Title: Re: Halloween(Nightmare Night) photo contest
Post by: FarDreamer on October 23, 2016, 04:16:58 PM
I came down with a cold and have just been sleeping the last couple days, but I'm hoping to throw something together Wednesday.
Title: Re: Halloween(Nightmare Night) photo contest
Post by: Wild Raspberry on October 23, 2016, 04:36:54 PM
Hi Maddie!
Here is my entry! Applejack's Fall Portrait.  :) I also included to close-up shots of the set-up, but the first one is my official entry.

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Thanks for hosing this!
WR
Title: Re: Halloween(Nightmare Night) photo contest
Post by: NovelNerd on October 23, 2016, 06:45:22 PM
Oh wow WR! I love the color choices and items you got with AJ, totally looks beautiful for her I think. Thank you so much for entering.

I'm sorry to hear about you feeling down FarDreamer. I hope you feel better soon.
Title: Re: Halloween(Nightmare Night) photo contest
Post by: Mkia on October 23, 2016, 07:28:07 PM
Most of the collection is still boxed up since we recently moved, so I can't quite get a pic together. But I'm enjoying the ones submitted so far!
Title: Re: Halloween(Nightmare Night) photo contest
Post by: NovelNerd on October 26, 2016, 04:12:37 PM
I know how you feel as most of mine are boxed up as well. Alright guys we still have some time left.  Lets get those submissions rolling in!
Title: Re: Halloween(Nightmare Night) photo contest
Post by: CustomsRfun on October 27, 2016, 03:37:48 AM
Can i enter as well?
Title: Re: Halloween(Nightmare Night) photo contest
Post by: FarDreamer on October 27, 2016, 06:41:46 PM
Can i enter as well?

Why not.  :)

I'm going to have to give it a try tomorrow, still wasn't feeling awesome Wednesday.
Title: Re: Halloween(Nightmare Night) photo contest
Post by: NovelNerd on October 27, 2016, 08:07:57 PM
Can i enter as well?
Of course! The more the merrier. I'll extend the cut off date to next weekend if people want more time? I don't want to go too long as I plan to set up a Christmas one early to give plenty of time for entries
Title: Re: Halloween(Nightmare Night) photo contest
Post by: scarletmoon on October 27, 2016, 09:49:18 PM
Hello guys, Where do I post my pic? Here in this thread?
Title: Re: Halloween(Nightmare Night) photo contest
Post by: CustomsRfun on October 28, 2016, 02:32:39 AM
Here is my entry:
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"My Little Pony
I used to wonder what this egg could be...
Now there's a Face-hugger on me...."
Title: Re: Halloween(Nightmare Night) photo contest
Post by: LNS on October 28, 2016, 10:56:23 AM
Maddie, I have a question. :) Are we allowed to share / post our picture elsewhere like on Tumblr or would you rather we wait to do so until after the contest has ended? I'm working on an idea currently. Wanted to check though so I don't post it on Tumblr if you'd rather I wait until after the contest is over.
Title: Re: Halloween(Nightmare Night) photo contest
Post by: NovelNerd on October 28, 2016, 05:07:37 PM
Scarlet: yep you just post it here in that thread

Customs: that made me laugh, wow did you do this one yourself? It's a neat pony.

LNS:  hmm I cannot think of why it would be a problem to have it posted somewhere.
Title: Re: Halloween(Nightmare Night) photo contest
Post by: LNS on October 28, 2016, 08:32:49 PM
Maddie, felt like it was best to ask. Know with some other photo contests (on other forums too) that depending upon the one holding the contest they sometimes prefer not to have the picture(s) posted anywhere else until after it has ended. Thank you. :) Appreciate the quick answer.
Title: Re: Halloween(Nightmare Night) photo contest
Post by: CustomsRfun on October 29, 2016, 12:13:22 PM
Customs: that made me laugh, wow did you do this one yourself? It's a neat pony.

Yup, it was a custom order i had on Etsy.. the poor "victim" was a Pinkie Pie.
Title: Re: Halloween(Nightmare Night) photo contest
Post by: princessluna11706 on October 30, 2016, 07:17:06 PM
I whipped this up just for fun today, I didn't think I'd be able to set up a picture (all my things are packed) but I found my Halloween props by chance :)

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Title: Re: Halloween(Nightmare Night) photo contest
Post by: Artemesia's Garden on October 30, 2016, 07:25:30 PM


"My Little Pony
I used to wonder what this egg could be...
Now there's a Face-hugger on me...."

 :lol:
Title: Re: Halloween(Nightmare Night) photo contest
Post by: scarletmoon on October 30, 2016, 09:22:40 PM
Im posting mine

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 (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/moon999/media/day%20of%20the%20deads%20mexico/hal2016mlp.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Halloween(Nightmare Night) photo contest
Post by: Wildshadow on October 31, 2016, 08:09:09 AM
Sorry if the pics are huge, I don't have means to make it smaller D=

I had so many ideas and many props I wanted to use...but I do like how I finally decided on this =P very simple XD

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Extra pics of detail of the scene:

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Title: Re: Halloween(Nightmare Night) photo contest
Post by: Leave a Whisper on October 31, 2016, 12:25:01 PM
That's fantastic Vira! I especially love that her chariot is being pulled by iguanas.

CustomsRFun-Eek! Xenomorph pony! Looks great!

PrincessLuna-that is so cute!

Scarlet Witch-great witch costume!

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Title: Re: Halloween(Nightmare Night) photo contest
Post by: NovelNerd on October 31, 2016, 04:26:00 PM
Guys I love these and the detail you took to set them up! They are awesome! Sorry I've been a little absent kind of sick and haven't been doing well. Before I close this up to prep for the poll is there anyone that needed more time? I can do an extra day or two if necessary as I want everyone to have a chance that would like to participate.
Title: Re: Halloween(Nightmare Night) photo contest
Post by: Snapdragon on October 31, 2016, 06:22:45 PM
Me!! I need more time! 0.0

EDIT: I typed this while away from my keyboard, LOL! But - suffice it to say, like a couple others, real life crushed me this month, and I didn't have a chance to get my photo! So if I could have til tomorrow/the day after, I'm sure I could pull something together! But if you'd rather give out prizes now, I totally understand too. :) Everyone's photos are beautiful!
Title: Re: Halloween(Nightmare Night) photo contest
Post by: FarDreamer on October 31, 2016, 09:58:19 PM
Maddie,

If you extend it, I might give it another go.  Getting sick threw me behind on everything (sounds like you know the feeling).  Don't do it just for me though as now I have to work on my usual day off this week so I'm a bit up in the air schedule wise.  I have a cute idea in mind, but also feel free to just use my sample photo as an entry if you want.  Feel better!
Title: Re: Halloween(Nightmare Night) photo contest
Post by: pyrodarknessanny on November 01, 2016, 03:23:37 AM
How many ponies ended up entering? 
Title: Re: Halloween(Nightmare Night) photo contest
Post by: Rainbowrific Renia on November 01, 2016, 08:25:02 AM
If you extend the time, I'd be able to submit a picture today! I wanted to do this, but October was crazy busy for me with going on a cruise, preparing for said cruise, and then coming home to a sick ferret that we eventually had to put to sleep. :cry:
Title: Re: Halloween(Nightmare Night) photo contest
Post by: Snapdragon on November 01, 2016, 04:08:54 PM
It's okay if this is too late for the contest, I had so much fun setting it up I just wanted to share it with you all anyway! XD I originally thought of doing a really cute scene with all my Halloween stuff, but when this one popped into my head, I HAD TO.

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(If you haven't seen Stranger Things, check out this photo for a reference!
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Title: Re: Halloween(Nightmare Night) photo contest
Post by: NovelNerd on November 01, 2016, 04:32:50 PM
Counting snapdragons it looks like we have eight! I'll extend the date till Friday, so I can sit and put up polls for the weekend ect. That will allow me time to get the polls up this weekend and a winner. I'm afraid I cannot go any longer than that, as I do want to get the Christmas contest up soon to give everyone tons of time to get ready. Also,  I don't want to be unfair to those that got their pictures in on time. Whatever pictures are posted when I get home from work Friday will be the final ones I pick from for the poll.

To make it fair for others that have submitted within that time frame if you want to change your picture you may edit your post with a different one. So everyone lets have them in by Friday morning or before noon to be safe. ^.^
Title: Re: Halloween(Nightmare Night) photo contest
Post by: Leave a Whisper on November 01, 2016, 04:49:09 PM
If you extend the time, I'd be able to submit a picture today! I wanted to do this, but October was crazy busy for me with going on a cruise, preparing for said cruise, and then coming home to a sick ferret that we eventually had to put to sleep. :cry:

Oh Renia! I'm so sorry! :hug:
Title: Re: Halloween(Nightmare Night) photo contest
Post by: NovelNerd on November 01, 2016, 05:00:57 PM
If you extend the time, I'd be able to submit a picture today! I wanted to do this, but October was crazy busy for me with going on a cruise, preparing for said cruise, and then coming home to a sick ferret that we eventually had to put to sleep. :cry:

Oh Renia! I'm so sorry! :hug:
I'm sorry to hear this hun.  I remember seeing your Facebook post and being unsure of what to say. At least you gave him a good home at the end and did what was best for him. :cry:
Title: Re: Halloween(Nightmare Night) photo contest
Post by: Aflame on November 02, 2016, 02:56:43 AM
i love the stranger things one !!
Title: Re: Halloween(Nightmare Night) photo contest
Post by: Snapdragon on November 02, 2016, 04:08:12 AM
i love the stranger things one !!

Thanks Aflame!! x3 I loved that miniseries!! :heart:

Also, many hugs for you Renia, it's never easy to lose a pet. :( :hug: I hope that you feel better in time. :hug:
Title: Re: Halloween(Nightmare Night) photo contest
Post by: NovelNerd on November 05, 2016, 04:26:57 PM
I'll be pulling the photos and setting up the voting shortly. I'll also be having the Christmas contest set up quickly as to give people more time to prepare this next round.
Title: Re: Halloween(Nightmare Night) photo contest
Post by: FarDreamer on November 05, 2016, 05:26:14 PM
All the entries turned out SOO cute!
Title: Re: Halloween(Nightmare Night) photo contest
Post by: Rainbowrific Renia on November 05, 2016, 06:10:54 PM
Forgot to post a pic, oops! I'll definitely get in on the Christmas one.

Thanks for the hugs everyone.  :) Also, loving the Stranger Things reference.
Title: Re: Halloween(Nightmare Night) photo contest
Post by: vira on November 05, 2016, 07:39:27 PM
i'm excited for the christmas contest; i'll definitely look forward to it, even if i dont wind up entering! seeing everyones entries has been great! :-D
Title: Re: Halloween(Nightmare Night) photo contest
Post by: NovelNerd on November 06, 2016, 03:04:08 PM
I'm prepping the voting thread tonight and hope to have the Christmas contest up this next week after voting. Sorry girlfriend has been super sick this weekend and taking care of her plus driving to take in some older rat girls has meant less time online. >_<
Title: Re: Halloween(Nightmare Night) photo contest
Post by: Snapdragon on November 06, 2016, 03:36:20 PM
I'm prepping the voting thread tonight and hope to have the Christmas contest up this next week after voting. Sorry girlfriend has been super sick this weekend and taking care of her plus driving to take in some older rat girls has meant less time online. >_<

Woo hoo, I'll keep an eye out for it! :heart: I hope your gf feels better soon! :hug: And the ratties!
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