Picture contest...

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Picture contest...

Post by Rob » Sun Dec 28, 2008 6:56 pm

I have been inspired by Eddie F to continue the photo contest. The great entries that he gathered for his Christmas contest got me thinking that we should keep doing this. I love seeing all the dogs! Hopefully this kind of thing is OK by the forum; let me know if you have any reservations.

So here is a basic outline of what I am thinking:

-Each month we will have a specific theme
-There will be a nominal prize
-Anyone who has a winning monthly entry will be on the judging board and theme committee
-Only one winning entry per dog per calendar year
-Ultimately I would like to gather enough good pics to publish a calendar for myself and possibly as a gift to others
-Eddie F will act as concilierge (if he wants); after all, I am ripping off his idea
-Eddie F is still eligible - he has possibly the most photogenic dog on the forum
-You can do whatever you want to the photos - but keep in mind that I believe the more natural, the better
-If you submit an entry you agree to release any copyright and publishing rights
-I have final say and the ability to suspend/amend the contest at any time


January's prize will be your choice of a $25 gift card to Cabela's or a 1 year premium membership to gundogforum.com. The monthly prizes could grow if we receive enough interest.

I will be back to you tomorrow with a theme for January. Again, any suggestions or comments are welcome.

Best,
Rob

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Re: Picture contest...

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Re: Picture contest...

Post by Killer Instinct » Sun Dec 28, 2008 7:25 pm

Great idea - I'm game....

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Re: Picture contest...

Post by Rob » Sun Dec 28, 2008 7:29 pm

Wow, awesome responses already!

I was planning to go for a "winter" theme - whatever that means in your neck of the woods. You have already made that decision easy. Keep them rolling in!

Rob

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Re: Picture contest...

Post by EddieF » Sun Dec 28, 2008 7:58 pm

Well done, Rob!

Since we do have some warm weather people, what are your thoughts about maybe making it a more general 'Weather' theme? Snow, rain, wind, sun, everybody runs into SOME sort of weather. Just a thought...

But people here have beautiful dogs and take great pictures of them, so regardless of theme, I look forward to seeing all the entries!

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Re: Picture contest...

Post by Rob » Mon Dec 29, 2008 2:32 pm

Absolutely!

In fact, I was hoping some of our pals from out west would post some of those beautiful clear winter sunset shots. I know the warmer weather states may be at a slight disadvantage for January, but I would love to see your seasonal photos too. And think of the advantage you'll have when we are doing the "dog days" of summer or beach photos!

Hopefully this will catch on and we can get a lot of participation from each region.

Rob

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Re: Picture contest...

Post by Rob » Mon Dec 29, 2008 7:17 pm

Wow! Love the intensity.

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Re: Picture contest...

Post by natetnc » Mon Dec 29, 2008 9:06 pm

just to keep pics current i would suggest the pics be shot within a time frame. example, this contest would be jan 1 2009 - jan 31 2009, no pics from last winter accepted. that would not allow repost and would keep the pics more interesting.

the photo contest is great and like you said may result in a great calendar for 2010

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Re: Picture contest...

Post by Rob » Mon Dec 29, 2008 9:17 pm

I appreciate the suggestion. I am just trying to find some good pics. I really have no way of determining when the photos were taken, but let me suggest that all entries should be "current". If they were taken reasonably recently I'm OK with them. Obviously there is not much of a prize involved, so there is no reason to push it.

Rob

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Re: Picture contest...

Post by birddogsunlimited » Mon Dec 29, 2008 10:37 pm

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Re: Picture contest...

Post by birddogsunlimited » Mon Dec 29, 2008 10:40 pm

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Re: Picture contest...

Post by h.q.s » Tue Dec 30, 2008 12:06 am

Me too, we could do a photo contest for every day of the year, and I would not have to take one photo for 10 years :mrgreen:

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Re: Picture contest...

Post by EddieF » Tue Dec 30, 2008 6:48 am

birddogsunlimited wrote:one more
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Wow! Great photo. I love you can see those ribs, a lean, huntin' machine!

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Re: Picture contest...

Post by Karen » Tue Dec 30, 2008 9:50 am

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Re: Picture contest...

Post by Grange » Tue Dec 30, 2008 10:33 am

Two of my favorite winter pictures.

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Re: Picture contest...

Post by Rob » Tue Dec 30, 2008 10:46 am

This is gonna be harder than I thought. Great job so far everyone!

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Re: Picture contest...

Post by DGFavor » Tue Dec 30, 2008 5:57 pm

I was hoping some of our pals from out west would post some of those beautiful clear winter sunset shots.


Tried to catch the sunset behind the place last night for ya' - wasn't too spectacular, needed more cloud cover and too cold to be out goofin' around!! :lol:

Big Southern Butte waaaay across the Snake River plains:
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Portneuf River in Ft. Hall Bottoms:
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Re: Picture contest...

Post by Rob » Tue Dec 30, 2008 7:04 pm

Exactly what I had pictured in my mind's eye. Beautiful part of our country. Put a dog in there next time and you will have a definite contender! :D

Thanks for reminding me of how pretty it is out there.

Rob

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Re: Picture contest...

Post by demi » Tue Dec 30, 2008 7:12 pm

Here are a couple of my favorites.

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Re: Picture contest...

Post by Killer Instinct » Tue Dec 30, 2008 11:40 pm

Rob wrote:Absolutely!

In fact, I was hoping some of our pals from out west would post some of those beautiful clear winter sunset shots.....

Rob
Just how far west did you want to go?.... Next time I'll make sure a dog is in the picture.....

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Alaska Winter Mountains:...(sorry for the pesky birds in the pic - they kept getting in the way....)
P.S. I'd figure if I had a dog in this pic, she would have went to town on the birds & I'd went to jail...

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I'll have to take a pic of your sunset pic on the mountains - we call it apenglow... it's downright breathtaking....
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Re: Picture contest...

Post by kbshorthairs » Wed Dec 31, 2008 12:01 am

Unseasonably warm day in Oklahoma! 68* on December 30th......4 month old pup on pigeons...... close to sunset....
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Re: Picture contest...

Post by Rob » Wed Dec 31, 2008 7:24 am

Killer Instinct:
Just beautiful.

Kbs:
Your pup is looking great.

Rob

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Re: Picture contest...

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Post by Killer Instinct » Wed Dec 31, 2008 10:13 am

Hey Brenda - Pics are from when you were here in Alaska, right? Nice.....
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Re: Picture contest...

Post by NVgsp » Wed Dec 31, 2008 1:29 pm

A Montana sunset...

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Re: Picture contest...

Post by snips » Wed Dec 31, 2008 1:56 pm

Some great shots here. Love the Eagles Tammy! How did you know??? :roll:
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Re: Picture contest...

Post by birddogsunlimited » Wed Dec 31, 2008 3:28 pm

i have to throw a couple more in just because i like to share
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Re: Picture contest...

Post by h.q.s » Wed Dec 31, 2008 4:05 pm

That last pic by Bird Dogs Unlimited oughta be in one of the winter months if you were to do a calendar.

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Re: Picture contest...

Post by grant » Wed Dec 31, 2008 6:57 pm

Great Pics! I went out today and hunted the dogs. I took the camera, but didn't manage to get any good pics...

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Post by nj gsp » Wed Dec 31, 2008 7:41 pm

I think I posted this before, but it's one of my favorites:

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Post by Killer Instinct » Wed Dec 31, 2008 7:46 pm

Rob wrote:Absolutely!

In fact, I was hoping some of our pals from out west would post some of those beautiful clear winter sunset shots.....
Rob
OK Rob - Here you go: today (12-31-08) was a perfect evening here in Alaska (what a way to end the year) which is very rare - most times it's clouded over. So here is an "Alaskan Apenglow Scenery" that I was able to take a few minutes ago before she disappeared on me. I'm not normally a "pink" fan, but God picked the right color for a dramatic effect that takes your breath away:

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Post by snips » Wed Dec 31, 2008 7:48 pm

That is one beautiful place!!!!!
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Post by Killer Instinct » Wed Dec 31, 2008 7:51 pm

snips wrote:That is one beautiful place!!!!!
You gotta come back up, Brenda!... do wait for the summer, though - it's negative 20 degrees tonight.... I stepped outside to take the above pics - I was back inside in a flash!
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Post by snips » Wed Dec 31, 2008 8:07 pm

I could not take it, you are tougher than me!!!
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Re: Picture contest...

Post by nj gsp » Wed Dec 31, 2008 9:12 pm

I took this one this fall while quail hunting here in NJ. My wife says she likes this one better than the other one I posted.

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Re: Picture contest...

Post by Rob » Wed Dec 31, 2008 9:34 pm

I really am impressed with all of the responses, and it isn't even January yet. BDU: I was already thinking about a possible theme for February, and my wife suggested "love" because of Valentine's day. Your pic of the two pups would be perfect for that one.

I love the Alaskan pics - almost enough to make me consider visiting :D .

NJ GSP - those are two beautifully composed pics. I happen to like the second one best too, but the first one says "winter" more to me. Good work.

Keep them coming in everyone! I hope everyone continues to enter as they get more pics throughout the month.

Rob

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Re: Picture contest...

Post by nj gsp » Wed Dec 31, 2008 11:12 pm

Rob wrote:NJ GSP - those are two beautifully composed pics. I happen to like the second one best too, but the first one says "winter" more to me. Good work.
Rob
Thanks! I love photography. I'm no pro by a long shot, but it's one of my favorite hobbies. I just wish I could afford better equipment! The first shot was film, the second digital. I still do a lot with 35mm. I think film has a warmth and depth that digital photos just don't seem to capture. But then again, I'm not using top-shelf digital photo gear, just PHD's.

Oh, and Happy New Year Everyone!

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Re: Picture contest...

Post by Rob » Thu Jan 01, 2009 7:06 am

I wish I knew more about it. I just haven't taken the time to learn like I should. I have a canon DSLR - whatever the model second from the bottom was 3 years ago. I do wish I had more time to dedicate to it. Although if I knew more about it I would undoubtedly want better equipment; and on the spiral would go, like every other hobby I have ever had. I know the better gear can get really expensive. I do love even the lower-level DSLR's ability to take so many pics so quickly. Sure comes in handy with 2 toddlers and now a dog!

I have really been impressed with a lot of the pics so far. Seems like a lot of folks on the forum are pretty skilled with a camera. I am going to have to hit you all up for some tips as this contest progresses.

Rob

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Re: Picture contest...

Post by EddieF » Thu Jan 01, 2009 7:16 am

nj gsp wrote:I took this one this fall while quail hunting here in NJ. My wife says she likes this one better than the other one I posted.

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I do too, this is a great photo!

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Post by TimSchoenborn » Thu Jan 01, 2009 9:21 am

One of my speed demons..............


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Re: Picture contest...

Post by zachz » Thu Jan 01, 2009 10:34 am

AS close to winter as I have
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Post by grousemeister » Thu Jan 01, 2009 12:17 pm

Here's a winter shot just before Christmas

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Re: Picture contest...

Post by wems2371 » Thu Jan 01, 2009 2:59 pm

I am thinking this thread is evidence that a devoted Photography topic, like some of the other forums have, might go over pretty well on GDF too. Denise

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Re: Picture contest...

Post by wetvet » Thu Jan 01, 2009 5:28 pm

While we're on winter scenes....don't leave out the setters!

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Re: Picture contest...

Post by Rob » Thu Jan 01, 2009 8:46 pm

TimSchoenborn:
That pic of your GSP is the personification (doginification?) of alert.

Zachz:
I love the swimming pool pic!

Grousemeister:
Looks like your dog is built for this kind of thing. More than I could say for myself!

Denise:
I think you are right. I have realized in very short order that there are many talented photographers and many more beautiful dogs on this forum. Maybe as this thing evolves…who knows?

Wetvet:
Love the ears!! (S)He looks like (s)he is flying through the snow!

Rob

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