Post by: Becky on September 04, 2015, 04:26:11 PM
Show us your best velvety bucks or bulls 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: Brute on September 05, 2015, 12:45:36 PM
Post by: stigalla on September 07, 2015, 10:11:44 AM
Post by: Becky on September 07, 2015, 01:46:18 PM
Post by: stigalla on September 07, 2015, 08:42:30 PM
Post by: xXLojackXx on September 08, 2015, 07:53:02 AM
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Post by: loneduck on September 08, 2015, 09:31:02 PM
Post by: passing-thru on September 08, 2015, 10:33:58 PM
Here's mine
How you doing? Lol
Post by: DUGANDEER on September 08, 2015, 10:35:54 PM
Post by: huntnnw on September 08, 2015, 10:38:06 PM
Post by: blacktailcody on September 09, 2015, 12:23:39 AM
Post by: love to hunt on September 09, 2015, 07:41:58 AM
Post by: NOCK NOCK on September 10, 2015, 11:42:31 AM
Post by: Borg on September 17, 2015, 01:51:50 AM
Post by: Gringo31 on September 17, 2015, 09:55:14 AM
Awesome pic!
Post by: scotsman on September 23, 2015, 09:16:18 PM
Post by: IBspoiled on September 29, 2015, 09:41:49 AM
Post by: Becky on October 04, 2015, 01:10:53 PM
Disqualified:
stigalla - TOO LARGE 2364x1773
Big6bull - TOO LARGE 1440x1080
DUGANDEER - TOO LARGE 1135x2013
Post by: Becky on October 22, 2015, 11:06:14 PM