PHOTO OF THE MONTH - APRIL 2015 - SHED ANTLERS/HUNTING DOGS "vote now"

[Becky]

PHOTO OF THE MONTH - APRIL 2015 - SHED ANTLERS/HUNTING DOGS (COMBO THEME)!
Show us your best shed antler or hunting dog photo!

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.

[elkoholic]

Ruger- Elk shed

[vandeman17]

Nice matched set with a friend and the dogs

[xdog]

Joker with a Moose shed he found while we were fishing. 

[Pinetar]

WOW! Sweet photo

[87Ford]

That is a nice photo, xdog!

[NOCK NOCK]

Shed hunting buddies, Timber & Echo

[longwalker]

Not my best shed but my favorite. Only one I actually dated with a sharpie to remember.  First one me and my girls found together. Few years ago now but will always be my best shed pic

[Becky]

Little bump back up.. Since the forum has been down, maybe ya'll got outside and took some more pics 

[erk444]

Anna

[danderson]

Here's one of my little shed hunting buddie and our latest find

[BGLEMIN]

Zeke, Abby & Me - RIP Zeke August 9,2004 - April 21, 2015

[Becky]

Fantastic pics everyone! Loving the doggies

Don't forget to resize your pics to 800x800 or below. If you need help you can do it online at http://www.picresize.com/

[hunting4sanity]

Bunch of cool photos, I like how many are sheds and dogs both.
BGLEMIN, how did you get that photo with that strong backlight situation, off camera flash? Great photo.

[BGLEMIN]

Bunch of cool photos, I like how many are sheds and dogs both.
BGLEMIN, how did you get that photo with that strong backlight situation, off camera flash? Great photo.

It was done by a professional photographer for an interview I gave to a Colorado newspaper on duck hunting and hunting dogs. The guy had set up a light shining at us with about as much brilliance as the sun behind. I couldn't even begin to describe the specifics of his equipment. I'm not one for "glamour" photos, but this is one I truly cherish.

[Brute]

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[rosscrazyelk]

Had to change my entry. Here is my bird getter Koda

[fillthefreezer]

scout. he hunts shed antlers

[Becky]

Remember all to size your pics to 800x800 or lower or I have to disqualify your entries. 

[splashcaster]

This is Ray. He hunts for mud, attention, and is surprisingly good at pointing rabbits.

[flcracker]

Callie the Mexican cow dog with a coastal shed

[fishnfur]

She smells something, but it isn't bone.

[Becky]

Congrats xdog, please pm me your mailing address

[Brute]

Congratulations Gary.   Great shot 

[xdog]

Congratulations Gary.   Great shot 

Thank you Sir!