Post by: Becky on February 15, 2016, 10:27:25 PM
PLEASE READ:
- This month's theme is to show off your favorite photo! Brrrrrrr.
- YOUR IMAGE WILL HAVE TO BE DISQUALIFIED IF RULES ARE NOT FOLLOWED. They are listed below :tup:
- Photos size restriction is now removed, however, if your photo does NOT upload you will need to resize it at/or below 800x800 (resizing info below).
CONTEST RULES!
(new changes implemented for 2016)
- Monthly Theme - Photos will be disqualified that do not match the monthly theme or violate contest rules.
- 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.
- Entries Submitted As-Is - Moderators will not enhance or alter images for you, you are responsible for the photo submitted.
- Current Photos Only - Photo must have been taken within the last calendar year.
- Who Can Enter - Any member may enter 1 photo that they have taken or if they are shown in the photo.
- One Entry Only - Do not enter more than 1 photo per member or both entries will be disqualified.
- Previously Entered WINNING Photos - are not eligible for entry in this months contest.
- Entry Deadline - Midnight on the last day of the month. You may change or edit your photo at any time up until that date.
- Waiting Period - The winner of this monthly contest is not eligible to enter next month's contest.
- Judging - Photos will be voted on by members, if there is a tie, the moderators will decide the winner.
- Preference - When voting, preference should be given for photos of Washington material.
- Winning Prize - The Winner must send a message (PM) to "Smossy's Girl" with your name and mailing address after winner is announced.
- All Photos become the property of Hunting-Washington upon contest entry and may be used at Hunting-Washington's discretion.
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 | Winter Wonderland | |
| FEBRUARY | OPEN | |
| MARCH | TBD | |
| APRIL | TBD | |
| MAY | TBD | |
| JUNE | TBD | |
| JULY | TBD | |
| AUGUST | TBD | |
| SEPTEMBER | TBD | |
| OCTOBER | TBD | |
| NOVEMBER | TBD | |
| DECEMBER | Open (your best photo taken in 2016) |
The Photo Contest Prize (H-W Window Decal) is sponsored by Hunting-Washington.
Post by: Becky on February 15, 2016, 10:28:53 PM
Post by: sagewalker on February 16, 2016, 06:46:22 AM
Post by: 270Flat on February 16, 2016, 06:57:39 AM
Post by: SilkOnTheDrySide on February 16, 2016, 02:16:40 PM
Photo Credit: FilltheFreezer
Subjects: SilkontheWetSide and Cousehunter
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Post by: scotsman on February 16, 2016, 02:43:09 PM
Scotsman and his daughter on top of Kebnekaise, the highest mountain in Sweden. Not incidentally she has cystic fibrosis so this was a tremendous accomplishment.
Post by: 2MANY on February 16, 2016, 03:00:45 PM
Steelhead Dig Pink in February!!
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Post by: KFhunter on February 17, 2016, 12:21:15 AM
Post by: DRENALINJUNKIE on February 17, 2016, 07:27:05 AM
Post by: Labs07 on February 17, 2016, 10:01:22 AM
Post by: baldopepper on February 25, 2016, 06:34:51 AM
Post by: kellama2001 on February 25, 2016, 09:39:09 AM
Post by: blacktailcody on February 25, 2016, 10:06:00 AM
PNW from the air.
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Post by: Gringo31 on February 25, 2016, 10:21:56 AM
First trip to Alaska, first good halibut
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Post by: passing-thru on February 29, 2016, 12:08:45 PM
Post by: jjaba on February 29, 2016, 01:17:06 PM
Post by: high_hunter on February 29, 2016, 09:50:13 PM
Over the Mountain: Takin' up the rear as we crest the last saddle on an Eastern WA Deer Drop Camp
Post by: daddysprad on March 03, 2016, 07:48:17 AM
Post by: Becky on March 10, 2016, 01:46:52 PM
Disqualified:
daddyspad - entered too late
Post by: Becky on March 14, 2016, 11:48:42 PM