Post by: Becky on March 01, 2015, 10:00:13 PM
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. :tup:
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.
Post by: bearpaw on March 01, 2015, 10:47:40 PM
Post by: RadSav on March 01, 2015, 11:09:34 PM
Post by: _TONY_ on March 02, 2015, 07:14:20 AM
Post by: _TONY_ on March 02, 2015, 07:16:16 AM
Post by: ELKBURGER on March 02, 2015, 07:40:21 AM
Post by: deerhunter_98520 on March 02, 2015, 08:43:43 AM
Post by: buckcanyonlodge on March 02, 2015, 09:54:12 AM
Post by: scotsman on March 02, 2015, 05:34:42 PM
Post by: RadSav on March 02, 2015, 05:38:58 PM
Post by: Becky on March 02, 2015, 06:34:53 PM
This month is starting off great. Hope it continues :tup:"Any photo" months get a lot of participants, these are my favorite!
Post by: deerhunter_98520 on March 03, 2015, 09:30:42 AM
Post by: Raghorn on March 03, 2015, 10:41:09 AM
Post by: Becky on March 07, 2015, 10:02:16 AM
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.
Post by: Badhabit on March 07, 2015, 10:30:39 AM
Post by: soccerftw123 on March 07, 2015, 11:12:50 PM
Post by: kentrek on March 07, 2015, 11:51:38 PM
from the otherday....
Post by: RadSav on March 08, 2015, 12:30:55 AM
Post by: steen on March 11, 2015, 05:57:45 PM
A little rain squall rolled in and made for a nice backdrop for the horses. Could you resize please!
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi757.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fxx215%2Fsteen_photos%2F110_2130%25202_zpseqzutryk.jpg&hash=473aec3efbf87de013f7e36b28889130b6f7a9e1) (http://s757.photobucket.com/user/steen_photos/media/110_2130%202_zpseqzutryk.jpg.html)
Post by: blacktailcody on March 12, 2015, 03:25:24 PM
(https://scontent-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/t31.0-8/11024221_1546753835584744_8634525261442437475_o.jpg)
Post by: blacktailcody on March 12, 2015, 03:26:27 PM
Post by: CAMPMEAT on March 12, 2015, 03:30:41 PM
Post by: huntnphool on March 17, 2015, 05:38:15 PM
Post by: ELKBURGER on March 17, 2015, 07:28:25 PM
Post by: timberghost72 on March 17, 2015, 09:02:58 PM
Beautiful pic Phool. That would make an awesome Christmas card cover
:yeah:
Post by: YoterHunter on March 20, 2015, 07:50:09 PM
Post by: Jellymon on March 23, 2015, 03:12:07 PM
Post by: HunterStrait on March 23, 2015, 03:39:31 PM
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Forig10.deviantart.net%2Fb4b8%2Ff%2F2015%2F082%2F9%2Ff%2Fbad_hair_day_by_hunterstrait-d8mvi8c.png&hash=4aa8157242cf70dd34784dd8ef6b1c5acb2fadf3)
Post by: 270Flat on March 23, 2015, 03:53:01 PM
Post by: xdog on March 26, 2015, 05:01:23 PM
The Nomad dogs fronting a sunset.
Post by: Brute on March 31, 2015, 10:06:26 AM
Post by: Becky on April 02, 2015, 10:32:30 AM
Post by: goosegetter79 on April 03, 2015, 08:45:35 PM
Post by: Becky on April 03, 2015, 08:53:41 PM
Am I blind? I don't see yoterhunters up in the voting :dunno:
He and a couple others are over the 800x800 size limit on the rules.
Post by: goosegetter79 on April 04, 2015, 08:45:08 AM
Post by: Becky on April 15, 2015, 01:24:35 PM
Post by: h20hunter on April 15, 2015, 01:33:21 PM
Vote placed.
Post by: Becky on April 20, 2015, 07:36:08 AM
Post by: Brute on April 20, 2015, 07:50:53 AM
Post by: huntnphool on April 20, 2015, 08:40:02 AM
Congratulations Rob :tup:
Thanks Brute ;)