Spring 2014 Competition

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Pete Eeles
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Spring 2014 Competition

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To enter the competition
Please post a single image taken in 2014 before 1st June (1 post per member) as follows:

- Click on the "Gallery" link and then open the "Spring 2014" album (gallery/album.php?album_id=2370)
- Click the "NEW IMAGE" button
- Follow the instructions to upload a single image

To view the entries
Click on the "Gallery" link and then open the "Spring 2014" album (gallery/album.php?album_id=2370)

To edit or delete your entry (which you can do until 5th June):

- Select the "Moderate" link at the bottom of the image details
- Take the appropriate action

Please note that the entries are not anonymous when posted (they will be visible to all visitors), and that the judging will be conducted by a panel.

Look forward to seeing the entries roll in, and good luck!

Regards Gruditch (and Pete)
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Re: Spring 2014 Competition

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Hey folks, I know you are busy but when is this going to be judged? I see that photos are still being uploaded to the album (and very nice they are too).
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I'd like to apologise on behalf of Gary for the tardiness of our response :) Just kidding ... my fault! Anyway, some very nice entries. And the top 3 are:

First place - Ben Kiteley
Duke of Burgundy Rodborough Common 03.05.2014
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Second place - The Annoying Czech
Swallowtail
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Third place - Nigel Kiteley
Black Veined White - Spain 26.05.2014
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Thanks to all who entered. The summer comp will open shortly.

Cheers,

- Pete
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Would like to be a fly on the wall in the Kiteley household tonight. The young apprentice, is now the master. Sorry Nigel, I couldn't resist. :D

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:D It's great to be on the podium with lens for 29 Euros

Changing the guards !

Almost conquered the British Isles :D !
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Marvellous. Worthy winners! I am particularly keen on the Swallowtail! :) Well done everyone.
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Well done young Ben,I bet your dad is one proud man,well deserved mate,

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Lovely images. I have to say the BVW was the one that struck me hardest....but then who am I....
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Well done all, beautiful images.

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Congratulations Ben, I am one extremely proud dad! Looks like i'm going to have to up my game :D .

Congratulations to The Annoying Czech too for coming second with his beautiful Swallowtail image, and thank you to the panel for choosing my BVW for the third spot.
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Lovely images congrats to the winners, It's bad enough competing against one in a family 2 is :roll: Goldie :lol:
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Congratulations on winning the photographic competition Ben, it is fully deserved :D
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Yes, congratulations to the top three, totally stunning stuff from the Kiteley household.

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