Post by: Becky on July 01, 2015, 08:47:54 PM
Show us your best baby animal photo!
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: grandpawrichard on July 01, 2015, 09:54:47 PM
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hunt101.com%2Fdata%2F500%2FIMG_5805_2_1.JPG&hash=f578465b652eddd7e9b06064c4410b74da1f7693)
Dick
Post by: Greenhorn on July 01, 2015, 11:41:47 PM
Post by: Tbob on July 03, 2015, 03:24:59 PM
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.tapatalk-cdn.com%2F15%2F07%2F07%2F99b96bb3535b1058566a93fb04adda3d.jpg&hash=db8f24519b36942ea04d6bef1e352b1d5541de11)
Post by: Tbob on July 07, 2015, 11:44:56 AM
Post by: Quackwhacker on July 07, 2015, 08:13:45 PM
This is one from this spring while on my spring bear hunt.
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Post by: buckcanyonlodge on July 08, 2015, 08:59:02 AM
Post by: Band on July 08, 2015, 03:10:07 PM
Post by: popeshawnpaul on July 10, 2015, 12:21:01 PM
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fshawnmccully.smugmug.com%2FBirds%2FPasserines-perching-Birds%2FThrushes-Turdidae%2Fi-qq3m7qr%2F2%2FL%2F1DS33725-L.jpg&hash=136c728ccc2ce46ac412671792ed82d790a689fb)
Post by: notellumcreek on July 10, 2015, 12:45:33 PM
Does it count if they're babies but acting like adults? :chuckle:
:yike: :yike:
Post by: Hunter Dug on July 14, 2015, 07:17:02 PM
Post by: Becky on July 14, 2015, 10:09:32 PM
Post by: Brute on July 16, 2015, 11:20:08 AM
Post by: danderson on July 16, 2015, 11:17:18 PM
Post by: westsidehntr on July 17, 2015, 11:18:57 AM
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Man them things are cute. Great pic!
Post by: Tree Killer on July 20, 2015, 07:24:33 PM
Post by: Becky on August 06, 2015, 07:36:30 PM
Disqualified:
Band - image too large, 960x720
Post by: Becky on August 23, 2015, 09:54:39 AM
Post by: Quackwhacker on August 23, 2015, 09:55:41 AM
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