Monthly Photo Comp April 2010..!!!

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  1. Marley Farley

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    :flag: Well this is a little embarrassing but I won this one too ..!! :flag:A shot I couldn't resist...!!!!... :thmb:

    :) OK I have given this some thought & come up with what I hope is a good theme for this month.. My choice is
    " What a wonderful World"..! :D I hope it is a little different for this month... I am pretty sure we haven't had it before & it should generate some really good photos from you all & new people too I hope..!! This is a wonderful time of year I think... :yho:
    So briefly things that you think are one of wonders of our world whether it is Animal Vegetable or Mineral .. Animate or inanimate I am sure you all will know of something or even some who will fit the bill for this month..!!
    :wink:

    :wink: Again, I am sure none of us can say they have no inspiration for this theme..!! There are a few shots around me as I sit here I see things around me. So I am sure you all must have something..!! So there are no excuses this month folks....!! :wink::lollol:


    I hope it will be interesting theme for you all to interpret..... :wink: I hope there will be some very inspired photos if the past is anything to go by..!! :idea:

    [​IMG]So come on everyone get your thinking caps on..!! :wink: There is allot of scope with this topic, have a good think.. So lets see what we can
    all do..!![​IMG]:cool:



    The competition is of course based on the Integrity & Honesty of the entrants first & foremost...!!


    We all have different cameras & that is what having the competition is about... Our ability to take a good photograph, to improve on that if we can with each photo we take, interpret the months theme as widely & imaginatively as we can..... without editing enhancement! So good luck everyone!

    There will not be any prizes for this Competition, just the self-satisfaction of gaining and showcasing your photography skills.


    Please follow the guidelines below:-

    1. All entries to be submitted by 23.59Hrs on the last day of the month of the competition.

    2. You can enter up to three (3) pictures.

    3. Give your picture a title

    4. Post your photos within this thread for entry into the competition.
    Display your photo up to full size 600x800.. No thumbnails or links please..!

    5. Photos have to be taken within the current competition month & year
    * "Competitors are advised that they should ensure that their camera's time and date function is set correctly as EXIF data attached to most images is available to moderators and other competitors. *

    6. Image to be, "as taken" ..
    NOT to be altered in any way OTHER than..
    a) Cropping/Enlargement.
    b) Insertion of text, for copyright reasons, if desired.
    c) A single colour plain border only, permitted, no frames ( use of a.b. & c. are of course optional)

    Any image deemed to be altered will be deleted.. Mods decision is final.

    7. The winner will be decided by votes by the users of the forum.

    8. The winner of the competition gets to choose the theme for the alternate month's competition. This theme is to be kept separate & different from the "Monthly Enhanced Comp" theme.




    Please post all discussions for this months pictures and about the competition Here..



    So it only leaves me to wish you all... The very best of luck to everyone this month !! [​IMG]


    Marley [​IMG]



    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 etc..

    3. Competitors votes should not be cast until after the competition closes and be in before 11.59pm three days after the competition closes.

    All members of the forum get a vote, not just those who entered..

    Good Luck
    Marley Farley.. [​IMG]
     
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    :) Magnificent Magnolia.

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    I've chosen various beauties as my entries to the Wonderful World comp.



    Natural beauty -

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    Candy-striped beauty -

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    Beauty in the eye of the beholder -

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