PHOTO OF THE MONTH - JULY 2016 - AMERICAN PRIDE/VELVET NATION "vote now"

[Becky]

PHOTO OF THE MONTH - JULY 2016 - AMERICAN PRIDE/VELVET NATION

PLEASE READ:

• This month's theme is a combo! I want to see your best American pride photos, pictures of beautiful flags or mountain scenery that makes you appreciate home. Also, we have lots of velvet running around so feel free to share and get a little hype going for the upcoming season.
• YOUR IMAGE WILL HAVE TO BE DISQUALIFIED IF RULES ARE NOT FOLLOWED. They are listed below

CONTEST RULES!
(new changes implemented for 2016)

• Monthly Theme - Photos will be disqualified that do not match the monthly theme or violate contest rules.
• 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.
• Entries Submitted As-Is - Moderators will not enhance or alter images for you, you are responsible for the photo submitted.
• Current Photos Only - Photo must have been taken within the last calendar year.
• Who Can Enter - Any member may enter 1 photo that they have taken or if they are shown in the photo.
• One Entry Only -  Do not enter more than 1 photo per member or both entries will be disqualified.
• Previously Entered WINNING Photos - are not eligible for entry in this months contest.
• Entry Deadline - Midnight on the last day of the month. You may change or edit your photo at any time up until that date.
• Waiting Period - The winner of this monthly contest is not eligible to enter next month's contest.
• Judging - Photos will be voted on by members, if there is a tie, the moderators will decide the winner.
• Preference - When voting, preference should be given for photos of Washington material.
• Winning Prize - The Winner must send a message (PM) to "Smossy's Girl" with your name and mailing address after winner is announced.
• All Photos become the property of Hunting-Washington upon contest entry and may be used at Hunting-Washington's discretion.

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		Winter Wonderland
FEBRUARY		OPEN
MARCH		Bird Mania (any bird or bird success picture)
APRIL		Spring Fever
MAY		Youth Activities
JUNE		Baby Animals
JULY		Velvet Nation
AUGUST		Water Adventure (fishing, scenery, boating, crabbing, scuba diving, etc)
SEPTEMBER		TBD
OCTOBER		Autumn Colors (any involving the pretty fall season)
NOVEMBER		TBD
DECEMBER		OPEN (your best photo taken in 2016)

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

[scotsman]

In the backyard near the hot tub.

[68w]

Last week doing a little scouting.  East side of the mountains almost looked like a cross breed Muley/ Blacktail

[buckcanyonlodge]

Yard Velvet

[Becky]

Bump

[bowhunterforever]

Do trail cam pics count?

[Becky]

Do trail cam pics count?

Yea we've always allowed them in the past

[Becky]

Bump for voting!!

[Becky]

Bump for voting!

[Becky]

Bump for voting!