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Thanks again to all have sumbitted a photo for the Saab Pride book so far.

I’m aware that there’s some confusion out there as to what needs to be submitted and by when, so let’s clear that up.

Closing date: First of all, I need to tell you all that entries must close November 10, 2008. I’m going to be flat out editing and doing layout stuff after that in order to get the book out in good time. So please, if you’re thinking of entering, the next two weekends are the time to get out there, find the best scenery you can and shoot some photos.

Where to send your entries: swade99@gmail.com and please make sure you put “Saab Pride” in the subject line of the email.

What to send:

1) A great photo (or photos) of your car. Please understand that this is a book that we’re asking people to pay for. Hence, the photos and content have to be something that they’ll want to buy. It doesn’t need to be a professional shot, but it should be well composed and if there’s something notable in the scenery (a famous landmark, for example) then all the better.

2) Some text that I can post with the photo(s). This could be something along the lines of what Saab as a brand means to you, or what your particular car means to you. The bare specs of the car can be included, but these on their own won’t be enough (unless your car is extremely rare, in which case some details are appropriate). Please limit your text to around 80 words. There’ll only be one page to print it and I’d like to keep those text pages as clean as possible.

3) The name you’d like attributed to the photo. I’d suggest a fill first name and initial (e.g. Steven W)

4) Your general location (e.g. state/province/city, country)

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Why these entries were finalists in the competition

Wilfried’s photo made you feel the cold that it was set in. The arch makes you wonder what’s on the other side and of course, there’s the beautiful and unmistakable lines of his Saab 9-5.

Tim’s entry was a technical one, as well as one for scenery. Tim keeps his car immaculately clean and the mirror finish was evident in this shot. The beautiful skyline in the background gave a clear indication as to where he lives, too.

DenverNewbie’s entry was a finalist due to the breathtaking setting in which he placed his car – the Garden of the Gods in Colorado. This entry took a little effort, but the results were well worth it.

Vaidas’ entry set his cars in a dramatic setting and the composition and coloring of the photos was just fantastic. This was the winning entry in the competition.

Willy D’s entry, again, was in a dramatic setting and the stark white of his Saab 9-5 looked just magnificent against the background of the Hawaiian countryside.

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I’d like your car to be shown in the best possible light, so please give some consideration to the setting in which you photograph it.

Submissions close November 10, so please get out there!

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