Post by: Becky on December 06, 2015, 02:36:16 PM
PLEASE READ: This month's theme is to show off your favorite photo you've taken this year!
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: david0 on December 06, 2015, 04:33:17 PM
Post by: deerhunter_98520 on December 07, 2015, 10:37:48 AM
idaho sunset
Post by: Kittman on December 07, 2015, 11:13:58 AM
Post by: lokidog on December 07, 2015, 01:58:57 PM
Post by: JohnD on December 07, 2015, 03:36:08 PM
(Taken with my cell phone)
Post by: Revwrangler on December 07, 2015, 04:31:34 PM
Post by: crabcreekhunter on December 07, 2015, 05:57:38 PM
Post by: reload821 on December 07, 2015, 07:31:44 PM
Post by: SWiley on December 07, 2015, 08:25:10 PM
Post by: NOCK NOCK on December 07, 2015, 09:37:07 PM
Post by: silverdalesauer on December 07, 2015, 10:36:57 PM
Post by: BIGDOG253 on December 08, 2015, 09:16:25 AM
Post by: Labs07 on December 08, 2015, 10:15:29 AM
Post by: Becky on December 08, 2015, 11:19:45 AM
Post by: Buckewe on December 08, 2015, 11:46:53 AM
From my wedding this august on deception pass state park
Post by: hunting4sanity on December 11, 2015, 10:14:49 PM
Post by: Brute on December 14, 2015, 04:09:28 PM
Post by: Gringo31 on December 14, 2015, 04:18:23 PM
Post by: fillthefreezer on December 15, 2015, 09:26:42 PM
"A pause of reality" - a refreshment this summer bear hunting in Washington.zane, youre right up my alley. let me know if you end up a man down :hello:
Post by: jrebel on December 15, 2015, 09:35:08 PM
Post by: bracer40 on December 15, 2015, 11:18:43 PM
Post by: jrebel on December 15, 2015, 11:24:46 PM
Post by: fillthefreezer on December 16, 2015, 08:01:22 AM
Post by: BeRandee on December 16, 2015, 02:18:25 PM
Post by: blacktailcody on December 16, 2015, 05:52:05 PM
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.tapatalk-cdn.com%2F15%2F12%2F16%2Fb21900b42184ea9c8244f5ac33117be0.jpg&hash=bb8762c5d67fcfe83fe8d507d24bb08fa9c7d2d6)
Sent from my iPhone 6 using Tapatalk
Post by: boneaddict on December 20, 2015, 04:33:25 PM
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv47%2Fboneaddict%2Fbonesbucks%2Foh%2520my%2520momentpom_zps3vmm2wbg.jpg&hash=453045a8529f1fdc4a01f7a7eaacb40d8fd617fb)
Post by: BIGDOG253 on December 21, 2015, 09:35:48 AM
Post by: WapitiTalk1 on December 21, 2015, 09:54:53 AM
Post by: Alex4200 on December 25, 2015, 06:48:40 AM
Post by: mackdaddy on December 25, 2015, 02:43:39 PM
Post by: IBspoiled on December 26, 2015, 03:03:57 AM
Post by: pope on December 26, 2015, 07:13:46 AM
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1291.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fb546%2Fpope314%2F20150404_165732%2520-%2520Copy_zpsi7z7eumq.jpg&hash=4ed6919c8b89cc53fa3ba4ed6a91d451443086f1)
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on December 26, 2015, 09:55:17 AM
Post by: pope on December 26, 2015, 01:43:15 PM
Yep, nice muley. :chuckle:
Tough to tell....I'd say he's on the Cascade Crest!
Post by: Becky on December 26, 2015, 04:04:56 PM
Post by: bearpaw on December 26, 2015, 09:41:57 PM
Post by: Becky on December 30, 2015, 08:55:10 PM
Post by: danderson on December 31, 2015, 07:00:58 AM
Post by: Russ McDonald on December 31, 2015, 07:39:49 AM
Post by: xdog on December 31, 2015, 10:10:51 AM
The Four Amigos.
Jeb, Remi, Jaeger and Ninja, my then airing (free time) group number 2 enjoying sunset at days end during the Spring training trip this past March.
Post by: kentrek on December 31, 2015, 10:24:25 AM
Post by: Buckewe on December 31, 2015, 10:25:07 AM
Post by: Lost in the mountains on January 07, 2016, 08:15:15 PM
Post by: Becky on January 15, 2016, 03:49:35 AM
Disqualified:
crabcreekhunter - TOO LARGE 1530x1662
SWiley - TOO LARGE 2592x1936
Labs07 - TOO LARGE 960x639
fillthefreezer - TOO LARGE 960x640
bearpaw - TOO LARGE 900x506
Lost in the mountains - Entered after contest ended
Post by: Skyvalhunter on January 15, 2016, 05:28:19 AM
First trip back up the mountain, Idaho 2016.
hunting in Idaho already this year and no snow either, amazing!!
Post by: kellama2001 on January 15, 2016, 08:23:14 AM
Post by: Kittman on January 15, 2016, 10:33:50 AM
Post by: Labs07 on January 15, 2016, 10:42:15 AM
Post by: Becky on January 15, 2016, 01:52:56 PM
Post by: Becky on January 25, 2016, 06:44:54 AM
Post by: boneaddict on January 25, 2016, 07:14:39 AM
Post by: Gringo31 on January 25, 2016, 09:19:16 AM