Author Topic: PHOTO OF THE MONTH - MARCH 2015 - ANY PHOTO "Vote Now" (Read 10065 times)

Becky · « **on:** March 01, 2015, 10:00:13 PM »

PHOTO OF THE MONTH - MARCH 2015 - OPEN/ANYTHING GOES (INCLUDING PHOTO MANIPULATION)!
Show us your best photo, all rules still apply except #3 this month!

PLEASE READ ALL THE RULES BEFORE ENTERING, YOUR IMAGE WILL HAVE TO BE DISQUALIFIED IF NOT FOLLOWED.

CONTEST RULES! (Please read, new changes implemented for 2015)

1. Monthly Theme - Photos will be disqualified that do not match the monthly theme or violate contest rules.
2. Photo Size 800x800 Pixels or LESS - Most violated rule, you must resize or get help resizing (resizing info below).
3. No Photo Manipulation allowed - Only normal editing, cropping, sharpening, and small enhancements (black and white images are OK). Do not enter overly done HDR photos.
4. Entries Submitted As-Is - Moderators will not enhance or alter images for you, you are responsible for the photo submitted.
5. Current Photos Only - Photo must have been taken within the last calendar year.
6. Who Can Enter - Any member may enter 1 photo that they have taken or if they are shown in the photo.
7. One Entry Only - Do not enter more than 1 photo per member or both entries will be disqualified.
8. Previously Entered WINNING Photos - of any month in this 2015 year are not eligible for entry in this months contest.
9. Entry Deadline - Midnight on the last day of the month. You may change or edit your photo at any time up until that date.
10. Waiting Period - The winner of this monthly contest is not eligible to enter next month's contest.
11. Judging - Photos will be voted on by members, if there is a tie, the moderators will decide the winner.
12. Preference - When voting, preference should be given for photos of Washington material.
13. Winning Prize - The Winner must send a message (PM) to "Smossy's Girl" with your name and mailing address.
14. All Photos become the property of Hunting-Washington upon contest entry and may be used at Hunting-Washington's discretion.
15. Photo Of The Year Contest - All monthly winners will be entered in the "Photo Of The Year Contest" hosted in January the following year once all that year's contests are completed.

How to Resize Photos if you have a Windows computer it only takes a minute:
a. Copy the file of the photo you want to resize (so you don't resize the original).
b. Right click on your new photo file.
c. Mouse over "Open With".
d. Click "Paint".
e. From the menu at the top, in the "Image" section - click "Resize".
f. Click the radial next to "Pixels".
g. Change the largest number (either horizontal or vertical) to 800.
h. Click "OK".
i. Click "File" on the top menu and choose "Save".

Monthly Themes Will Vary

JANUARY		New Year's Adventures
FEBRUARY		Winter Paradise (any winter scene)
MARCH		Open/Anything Goes (including photo manipulation)
APRIL		Shed Antlers/Hunting Dogs (combo theme)
MAY		Bird Mania (any bird or bird success picture)
JUNE		Water Adventure (fishing, scenery, boating, crabbing, etc)
JULY		Baby Animals
AUGUST		Youth Activities
SEPTEMBER		Velvet Bucks or Bulls
OCTOBER		Camping & Hunting Adventures (not success photos)
NOVEMBER		Hunting Success (any hunting success photo)
DECEMBER		Open (your best photo taken in 2015)

The Photo Contest Prize (H-W Window Decal) is sponsored by Hunting-Washington.

bearpaw · « **Reply #1 on:** March 01, 2015, 10:47:40 PM »

majestic sunrise

RadSav · « **Reply #2 on:** March 01, 2015, 11:09:34 PM »

Wow Bearpaw. Flip that photo over and it almost looks like an upclose picture if the sun.

_TONY_ · « **Reply #3 on:** March 02, 2015, 07:14:20 AM »

_TONY_ · « **Reply #4 on:** March 02, 2015, 07:16:16 AM »

its amazing how much image quality you lose when uploading your images to photobucket

ELKBURGER · « **Reply #5 on:** March 02, 2015, 07:40:21 AM »

Shed season

deerhunter_98520 · « **Reply #6 on:** March 02, 2015, 08:43:43 AM »

buckcanyonlodge · « **Reply #7 on:** March 02, 2015, 09:54:12 AM »

Turkey Time

scotsman · « **Reply #8 on:** March 02, 2015, 05:34:42 PM »

Rare Wave cloud over Monterey

RadSav · « **Reply #9 on:** March 02, 2015, 05:38:58 PM »

This month is starting off great. Hope it continues

Becky · « **Reply #10 on:** March 02, 2015, 06:34:53 PM »

Quote from: RadSav on March 02, 2015, 05:38:58 PM

This month is starting off great. Hope it continues

"Any photo" months get a lot of participants, these are my favorite!

deerhunter_98520 · « **Reply #11 on:** March 03, 2015, 09:30:42 AM »

These threads have motivated me to take my time and take better pics instead of just clicking the button for a quick shot

Raghorn · « **Reply #12 on:** March 03, 2015, 10:41:09 AM »

Walking by the Creek.

Becky · « **Reply #13 on:** March 07, 2015, 10:02:16 AM »

awesome pics, lets keep it coming!

Remember this is an open month, any favorite picture of yours can be posted just remember to resize to 800x800 (or smaller), taken within the last year, etc.

Badhabit · « **Reply #14 on:** March 07, 2015, 10:30:39 AM »

In the blind

soccerftw123 · « **Reply #15 on:** March 07, 2015, 11:12:50 PM »

Decided to take a selfie with a couple eagles.

kentrek · « **Reply #16 on:** March 07, 2015, 11:51:38 PM »

That's a awesome eagle pic

from the otherday....

RadSav · « **Reply #17 on:** March 08, 2015, 12:30:55 AM »

RadSav and Four Feathers VanDyke

steen · « **Reply #18 on:** March 11, 2015, 05:57:45 PM »

View from the porch!
A little rain squall rolled in and made for a nice backdrop for the horses. Could you resize please!

blacktailcody · « **Reply #19 on:** March 12, 2015, 03:25:24 PM »

Here is mine.

blacktailcody · « **Reply #20 on:** March 12, 2015, 03:26:27 PM »

Can someone please resize it if it is too big.

Thanks!

CAMPMEAT · « **Reply #21 on:** March 12, 2015, 03:30:41 PM »

Fly by.....

huntnphool · « **Reply #22 on:** March 17, 2015, 05:38:15 PM »

How about a whitetail

ELKBURGER · « **Reply #23 on:** March 17, 2015, 07:28:25 PM »

Beautiful pic Phool. That would make an awesome Christmas card cover

timberghost72 · « **Reply #24 on:** March 17, 2015, 09:02:58 PM »

Quote from: ELKBURGER on March 17, 2015, 07:28:25 PM

Beautiful pic Phool. That would make an awesome Christmas card cover

YoterHunter · « **Reply #25 on:** March 20, 2015, 07:50:09 PM »

One of the small ones

Jellymon · « **Reply #26 on:** March 23, 2015, 03:12:07 PM »

One of mine. Not edited.

HunterStrait · « **Reply #27 on:** March 23, 2015, 03:39:31 PM »

Bad Hair day.

270Flat · « **Reply #28 on:** March 23, 2015, 03:53:01 PM »

Some fishing with my boys at my pops old stomping grounds... Really miss him!

xdog · « **Reply #29 on:** March 26, 2015, 05:01:23 PM »

The Nomad dogs fronting a sunset.

Brute · « **Reply #30 on:** March 31, 2015, 10:06:26 AM »

Gary here is something for your dogs. Very Nice sunset shot of them all.

Becky · « **Reply #31 on:** April 02, 2015, 10:32:30 AM »

voting is up

goosegetter79 · « **Reply #32 on:** April 03, 2015, 08:45:35 PM »

Am I blind? I don't see yoterhunters up in the voting

Becky · « **Reply #33 on:** April 03, 2015, 08:53:41 PM »

Quote from: goosegetter79 on April 03, 2015, 08:45:35 PM

Am I blind? I don't see yoterhunters up in the voting

He and a couple others are over the 800x800 size limit on the rules.

goosegetter79 · « **Reply #34 on:** April 04, 2015, 08:45:08 AM »

Becky · « **Reply #35 on:** April 15, 2015, 01:24:35 PM »

h20hunter · « **Reply #36 on:** April 15, 2015, 01:33:21 PM »

I'll tell yah what.....if you are going to take a selfie 99% I think you should be made fun of.......UNLESS there are eagles fighting in the background!

Vote placed.

Becky · « **Reply #37 on:** April 20, 2015, 07:36:08 AM »

Congrats huntnphool! Please PM your mailing address to me

Brute · « **Reply #38 on:** April 20, 2015, 07:50:53 AM »

Congratulations Rob

huntnphool · « **Reply #39 on:** April 20, 2015, 08:40:02 AM »

Quote from: Brute on April 20, 2015, 07:50:53 AM

Congratulations Rob

Thanks Brute

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