PHOTO OF THE MONTH CONTEST JULY 2011Sponsored by Hunting-Washington and Bearpaw Outfitters.
This month's theme (use your imagination):
"Summer Sensations"This month is all about summer. Adventure, Hiking, Scenery, Landscapes, Flowers, etc. (family, friends, or wildlife are welcome in the photo)
CONTEST RULES! (major changes highlighted in red)
-First 50 Entries Any photo can be disqualified if moderators determine it does not match the monthly theme. -Photo Size 800x600 pixels or LESS The most violated rule, resizing is legal if you do it or can talk a moderator into doing it. -Entries Submitted As-Is The judges will not enhance or alter images for you, you are responsible for the photo you submit. -Current Photos Only Photo must have been taken within the last calendar year.
-Who Can Enter Photo must have been taken by the person submitting it or that person must be in the photo.
-ONE Entry Per Contestant MAKE IT COUNT. First entry will be the only eligible one.
-Deadline Entries must be submitted by midnite of the 26th of the current month in order to qualify for that Months contest.
-Washington Preference Photos of Washington material will receive preference in judging.
-Previously Entered Photos Previous Photo of the month entries will not be eligible for this months contest
-Waiting Period The winner of the previous months contest is not eligible for the next months contest.
-Judging The photos will be evaluated by member poll or by moderators. If there is a tie, the moderators will decide on one (1) final winner. -Winner The Winner will have their photo posted on the front page AND be eligibe for the Photo of the year contest. You will also be sent a hat or shirt from our sponsor BEARPAW OUTFITTERS.
-Collecting Your Prize The Winner must send a personal message (pm) to bearpaw with your name, mailing address, and your choice of cap or shirt size.
Possible themes....may varyJanuary....photo of the year contest/open
February....Winter Predator hunting
March...
April.....Shed antlers
May.....Fishing (combo this year...Turkey/Fishing)
June......Little Critters & Water Wonders
July.......Summer Sensations "Scenery, Landscapes, Flowers, Hiking, etc." (family, friends, or wildlife can be included in photo)
August.......Velvet bucks or bulls
September ...Bowhunting/Archery
October....open
November.... Field photos
December.... Winter scenes (wildlife and scenery acceptable...anything winter)
