Macro Comp 2015 VOTING IS NOW CLOSED

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  1. Marley Farley

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    MACRO PHOTO COMPETITION
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    LAST DAY OF ENTRY WILL BE AUGUST 31 ST

    This can be a shot of a flower,Fungi, insects, Spiders, Invertebrates, Arthropods, Molluscs, Lichens, etc., but strictly macro shots

    (THIS CURRENT MACRO COMP WILL RUN FROM
    JANUARY TO AUGUST 31ST 2015)

    The competition will run throughout the year
    THEIR WILL BE 3 SECTIONS EACH OF 4 MONTHS
    2016
    SECTION 1. FROM JANUARY UNTIL APRIL 30th


    SECTION 2.FROM MAY UNTIL AUGUST 31st

    SECTION 3.FROM SEPTEMBER UNTIL DECEMBER 31st
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    PLEASE POST ALL DISCUSSION IN THE DISCUSSION THREAD

    Honesty of the entrants first & foremost please have your date & time set correctly as EXIF data is visible to all and it stops confusion.;)

    You can enter up to 3(THREE) pictures.

    Give your picture a title


    Photos have to be taken within the current competition year 2015


    Any image deemed to be altered will be deleted.. Admin's decision is final.
    7.Post your photos within this thread for entry into the competition. Display your photo up to full size 600x800.. No thumbnails or links please..!
    8. The winner will be decided by votes by the users of the forum.



    Users Vote Guidelines below:-
    1. Competitors cannot vote for any of their own photographs.

    2. Competitors vote on a 1st, 2nd and 3rd place basis with 1st place carrying 5 points 2nd place 3 points and 3rd place 1 point - The photograph with the most vote points wins etc 3. Competitors votes should not be cast until after the competition closes.

    All members of the forum have a chance to enter and to cast a vote, not just those who've submitted pictures.
     
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  2. Trunky

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    • LyndaG

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      Am I too late to enter this please? I love photography (but I'm strictly point n shoot) and macro is my favourite :0) image.jpg
       
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                  • Michael Noble

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                    This might be a better photo for this comp............ DSCF0541.JPG Title Dahlia..........
                     
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                    • Sheal

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                      Welcome to GC Michael. Sorry, this competition isn't for birds unfortunately......it's a Chaffinch by the way, and your pictures will each need a title. :)
                       
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                      • Michael Noble

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                        Thanks Sheal not sure what that flower is so not sure about title for it but will search forum for answer..............:thumbsup:
                         
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                            not sure if these are valid - the first photos I have ever put up for critical discussion. Please be gentle with me!

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                            swallowtail
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