Author Topic: Dennis' 2014 Summer Photo Contest (Read 27830 times)

photosbydennis · « **Reply #49 on:** November 13, 2014, 20:36 »

Christmas is coming and so is a New Year...are you looking for something different for that " Bird Lover " in your life or a family member, perhaps even yourself ?
Peregrine Falcon and Manitoba Bird calendars are now available.
The calendar preview and ordering page at this link http://www.species-at-risk.mb.ca/estore/e-pbd-store.html

Anyone wishing to make special arrangements for drop off will need to contact me directly.

Cheers !
Dennis

photosbydennis · « **Reply #48 on:** November 06, 2014, 20:53 »

Christmas is coming and so is a New Year...are you looking for something different for that " Bird Lover " in your life or a family member, perhaps even yourself ?
Peregrine Falcon and Manitoba Bird calendars will be available again this year.
Link to calendar preview and ordering info will be available on the forum very soon...stay tuned.

Cheers !
Dennis

susha · « **Reply #47 on:** October 16, 2014, 13:46 »

Big Congrats to Ballywing and Doreen!

MayShowers · « **Reply #46 on:** October 16, 2014, 12:35 »

Congratulations to Ballywing and Doreen and everyone for their great photo's. It seemed everytime I was in a situation where I would say "That would make a great photo", I had always left my camera behind

oh well, there's alway's next year

susha · « **Reply #45 on:** October 15, 2014, 11:58 »

I took my photo one evening as I was leaving the Forks. The evening sky was extraordinarily beautiful and I knew that I'd never be able to adequately capture the spendour, but it seemed like a neat photo, with the Canadian Museum providing an interesting addition to our skyline

burdi · « **Reply #44 on:** October 13, 2014, 14:26 »

Quote from: The Peregrine Chick on October 13, 2014, 11:07

Quote from: burdi on October 12, 2014, 15:18
I would like to see a brief explanation of the remaining photos as well ... otherwise they will remain a mystery.

Nice idea Burdi
This is the quiet time of the year, so folks don't log in as regularly as during the nesting season so it may take a bit of time to get everyone's stories.

I will also add the stories to the original post as well so folks can appreciate the story & photo together.

Thank you TPC - that’s great if you’re willing to add the stories to the original post. Hopefully at least a few of the mysteries will be unlocked.

If there should be another photo contest in the future, perhaps each participant could submit a little info along with their entry.

burdi · « **Reply #43 on:** October 13, 2014, 14:22 »

Quote from: Kinderchick on October 12, 2014, 21:39

Quote from: burdi on October 12, 2014, 15:18
Congratulations Ballywing and Doreen, and thank you for posting an explanation of your photo.
I would like to see a brief explanation of the remaining photos as well ... otherwise they will remain a mystery.

I took the photo of the "Olympic Sparrow" when I was in Vancouver this past summer, burdi. There were 2 giant bird statues along the waterfront in the Olympic Village. They were erected for the 2010 Winter Olympics. Quite spectacular!

For more info on the bird statues, here is a link...

http://www.jaunted.com/story/2010/8/1/163512/4307/travel/Vancouver%92s+Coolest+Public+Art%3A+The+Birds+at+the+Olympic+Village

Oh, spectacular for sure! Thank you for sharing this, Kinderchick.

The Peregrine Chick · « **Reply #42 on:** October 13, 2014, 11:07 »

Quote from: burdi on October 12, 2014, 15:18

I would like to see a brief explanation of the remaining photos as well ... otherwise they will remain a mystery.

Nice idea Burdi

This is the quiet time of the year, so folks don't log in as regularly as during the nesting season so it may take a bit of time to get everyone's stories.

I will also add the stories to the original post as well so folks can appreciate the story & photo together.

Kinderchick · « **Reply #41 on:** October 12, 2014, 21:39 »

Quote from: burdi on October 12, 2014, 15:18

Congratulations Ballywing and Doreen, and thank you for posting an explanation of your photo.
I would like to see a brief explanation of the remaining photos as well ... otherwise they will remain a mystery.

I took the photo of the "Olympic Sparrow" when I was in Vancouver this past summer, burdi. There were 2 giant bird statues along the waterfront in the Olympic Village. They were erected for the 2010 Winter Olympics. Quite spectacular!

For more info on the bird statues, here is a link...

http://www.jaunted.com/story/2010/8/1/163512/4307/travel/Vancouver%92s+Coolest+Public+Art%3A+The+Birds+at+the+Olympic+Village

Pam · « **Reply #40 on:** October 12, 2014, 17:19 »

Congratulations Ballywing & Doreen- well done!

burdi · « **Reply #39 on:** October 12, 2014, 15:18 »

Congratulations Ballywing and Doreen, and thank you for posting an explanation of your photo.

I would like to see a brief explanation of the remaining photos as well ... otherwise they will remain a mystery.

Doreen · « **Reply #38 on:** October 11, 2014, 21:11 »

Thank you everyone.

The little hawk stayed around from Sept 9 - 13.
It love to sit on the deck rail so I took a lot of picture. Such a beautiful bird.
We have a huge feeder with so many sparrow we know why it stayed.

photosbydennis · « **Reply #37 on:** October 11, 2014, 19:39 »

Congratulations to the winners...well done !
You can contact me to claim your photo.
Thanks to all that submitted photos in this years "Give Me Your Best Shot"...all great photos.

Kinderchick · « **Reply #36 on:** October 11, 2014, 18:12 »

Congratulations to you too, for your "Little Hawk" photo, Doreen. It, too, is an amazing photo!

Kinderchick · « **Reply #35 on:** October 11, 2014, 18:09 »

Quote from: ballywing on October 11, 2014, 16:14

WooHoo!!! - I took that pic in Scotland this May - the tree was on the grounds of Inveraray Castle, home of the Duke of Argyll ...Lots of great pics this year, congrats to all!!

"Bluebells in May" certainly is an extraordinary photo, ballywing! I was wondering where that photo was taken. Congratulations!

ballywing · « **Reply #34 on:** October 11, 2014, 16:14 »

WooHoo!!! - I took that pic in Scotland this May - the tree was on the grounds of Inveraray Castle, home of the Duke of Argyll

...Lots of great pics this year, congrats to all!!

RCF · « **Reply #33 on:** October 11, 2014, 14:08 »

Congratulations Ballywing and Doreen! Great photos!!

The Peregrine Chick · « **Reply #32 on:** October 11, 2014, 13:59 »

Congratulations to Ballywing and Doreen respectively for their winning photos - well done!

And I have put the photographers' names beside their photos if you want to see who took what.

burdi · « **Reply #31 on:** October 10, 2014, 18:37 »

Quote from: The Peregrine Chick on October 10, 2014, 17:32

Good questions Burdi and it really depends on you.
If quality makes more sense to you, that's fine. If the cute factor is irresistible, then vote that way.
The only requirement is that you vote for your favourite.

Good luck

Quote from: burdi on October 10, 2014, 17:24

Before voting in the "Give me your "Best Shot" photo contest", what should we consider when judging the photos?

Possibly a or b, OR?

a) Choose the one we perceive to be the best quality photo.

b) Choose the one we feel is just the best photo - for whatever our reason may be - such as the cutest, most unique, very pretty, funny, most striking, etc.

I see that voting ends tonight.

Thank you for answering TPC, although this is going to be a tough choice.

I'll probably choose my "b" option - the one I feel is the best photo - for whatever reason I decide to base it on. But then, females are known to change their minds.

By the way, all of the photos are great! I have to go out for a while, so hopefully I can decide what to base my choice on, and do so before midnight.

The Peregrine Chick · « **Reply #30 on:** October 10, 2014, 17:32 »

Good questions Burdi and it really depends on you.

If quality makes more sense to you, that's fine. If the cute factor is irresistible, then vote that way.
The only requirement is that you vote for your favourite.

Good luck

Quote from: burdi on October 10, 2014, 17:24

Before voting in the "Give me your "Best Shot" photo contest", what should we consider when judging the photos?

Possibly a or b, OR?

a) Choose the one we perceive to be the best quality photo.

b) Choose the one we feel is just the best photo - for whatever our reason may be - such as the cutest, most unique, very pretty, funny, most striking, etc.

I see that voting ends tonight.

burdi · « **Reply #29 on:** October 10, 2014, 17:24 »

Before voting in the "Give me your "Best Shot" photo contest", what should we consider when judging the photos?

Possibly a or b, OR?

a) Choose the one we perceive to be the best quality photo.

b) Choose the one we feel is just the best photo - for whatever our reason may be - such as the cutest, most unique, very pretty, funny, most striking, etc.

I see that voting ends tonight.

sparkster · « **Reply #28 on:** October 08, 2014, 20:31 »

Well, that was a difficult decision. Kudos to the great photographers!

The Peregrine Chick · « **Reply #27 on:** October 05, 2014, 20:32 »

Quote from: newchick on October 05, 2014, 15:42

All very pretty pictures. Only one vote per person?

'Fraid so ... but you can change your mind as much as you like right up until the deadline

bev. · « **Reply #26 on:** October 05, 2014, 18:11 »

my only wish is I had had the time to enter. great photos. where do I vote

next year
I found link. guess I should look before I open mouth

newchick · « **Reply #25 on:** October 05, 2014, 15:42 »

All very pretty pictures. Only one vote per person?

RCF · « **Reply #24 on:** October 05, 2014, 09:15 »

Quote from: gemcitygemini on October 05, 2014, 06:47

Cannot locate link to vote.

GCG · « **Reply #23 on:** October 05, 2014, 06:47 »

Cannot locate link to vote.

Pam · « **Reply #22 on:** October 04, 2014, 20:36 »

Great job photographers!

RCF · « **Reply #21 on:** October 04, 2014, 17:40 »

Quote from: photosbydennis on October 04, 2014, 17:39

Yep...you can change your mind as many times as you want. By doing this will not add extra votes for a photo.
When you vote the number goes up...change your mind and the vote is taken away from that photo.
Hope this helps.

Thank you

photosbydennis · « **Reply #20 on:** October 04, 2014, 17:39 »

Yep...you can change your mind as many times as you want. By doing this will not add extra votes for a photo.
When you vote the number goes up...change your mind and the vote is taken away from that photo.
Hope this helps.

RCF · « **Reply #19 on:** October 04, 2014, 16:49 »

Quote from: The Peregrine Chick on October 03, 2014, 22:58

Voting is Now Open

New this year - click on the photo to see the original (larger) photo

1 vote per member - voting will end at 2359h CDT on October 10th

Congratulations to all the photographers!

If I change my mind after voting will I be able to change my vote for a particular photo as long as it is in the allotted time frame?

The Peregrine Chick · « **Reply #18 on:** October 03, 2014, 23:09 »

Entry # 12

Whatcha Doing? by TPC

The Peregrine Chick · « **Reply #17 on:** October 03, 2014, 23:08 »

Entry # 11

You Looking at Me? by Pam

The Peregrine Chick · « **Reply #16 on:** October 03, 2014, 23:07 »

Entry # 10

Just Not Cooperating by Dupre501

The Peregrine Chick · « **Reply #15 on:** October 03, 2014, 23:06 »

Entry # 9

Winnipeg's New Skyline at Dusk by Susha

The story behind the photo from Susha:
I took my photo one evening as I was leaving the Forks. The evening sky was extraordinarily beautiful and I knew that I'd never be able to adequately capture the spendour, but it seemed like a neat photo, with the Canadian Museum providing an interesting addition to our skyline

The Peregrine Chick · « **Reply #14 on:** October 03, 2014, 23:05 »

Entry # 8

Olympic Sparrow by Kinderchick

The story behind the photo from Kinderchick:
I took the photo of the "Olympic Sparrow" when I was in Vancouver this past summer, burdi. There were 2 giant bird statues along the waterfront in the Olympic Village. They were erected for the 2010 Winter Olympics. Quite spectacular!
For more info on the bird statues, here is a link...
http://www.jaunted.com/story/2010/8/1/163512/4307/travel/Vancouver%92s+Coolest+Public+Art%3A+The+Birds+at+the+Olympic+Village

The Peregrine Chick · « **Reply #13 on:** October 03, 2014, 23:05 »

Entry # 7

Regal Beauty by RCF

The Peregrine Chick · « **Reply #12 on:** October 03, 2014, 23:04 »

Entry # 6

See, I Knew You Would Take a Second Look by Allikat

The Peregrine Chick · « **Reply #11 on:** October 03, 2014, 23:03 »

Entry # 5 - FIRST PRIZE WINNER

Bluebells in May by Ballywing

The Peregrine Chick · « **Reply #10 on:** October 03, 2014, 23:02 »

Entry # 4

Church Cemetery by Newchick

The Peregrine Chick · « **Reply #9 on:** October 03, 2014, 23:01 »

Entry # 3 - SECOND PRIZE WINNER

Little Hawk by Doreen

The Peregrine Chick · « **Reply #8 on:** October 03, 2014, 23:01 »

Entry # 2

Reflections by Msdolittle

The Peregrine Chick · « **Reply #7 on:** October 03, 2014, 23:00 »

Entry # 1

Backyard Visitor by Jazzerkins

The Peregrine Chick · « **Reply #6 on:** October 03, 2014, 22:58 »

Voting is Now Open

New this year - click on the photo to see the original (larger) photo

1 vote per member - voting will end at 2359h CDT on October 10th

Congratulations to all the photographers!

photosbydennis · « **Reply #5 on:** October 01, 2014, 20:30 »

Photo contest is now closed...photos with voting info should be ready and loaded up on the forum by the end of this week.
Make sure you vote.

Cheers !
Dennis

The Peregrine Chick · « **Reply #4 on:** September 26, 2014, 09:13 »

Have updated the news header with the revised submission date so folks don't get confused and miss their opportunity to win one of Dennis' wonderful photos!!

photosbydennis · « **Reply #3 on:** September 25, 2014, 19:58 »

The forum header stats the contest closes Sept 26th...contest is open till Sept 30th.
To date we have a few entries, so don't delay.
Good luck to those that have entered.

Cheers !

newchick · « **Reply #2 on:** September 21, 2014, 06:29 »

Submitted mine. Can't wait to see the results.

The Peregrine Chick · « **Reply #1 on:** September 18, 2014, 18:53 »

Give me your "Best Shot" photo contest

General Rules:

You are allowed to submit 1 photo
Subject matter is wide open
Photo must have been taken by you
All entries must include a title, your first name as well as your forum name
Email entries directly to Dennis

Voting:

Voting will be done on line at the forum - 1 vote per person
Email will be sent out when the voting starts

Prizes:

1st place will receive a 8x10 photo of choice from photos by Dennis
2nd place will receive a 5x7 photo of choice from photos by Dennis

Contest is now open

All photos must be received by Sept 30th