Please note that, over the winter, various "themes" will be given for the competition. You may choose any photo you have so long as it's relevant to the theme (and is not restricted to photos taken during the month in question)! February theme is Behaviour.
To enter the competition, please post a single image (1 post per member) as follows:
- Click on the "Gallery" link and then open the "February 2010" album
- Click the "NEWIMAGE" button
- Follow the instructions to upload a single image
To view the entries:
- Click on the "Gallery" link and then open the "February 2010" album
You'll be able to edit or delete your entry until 5th March. To do this:
- Select the "Moderate" link at the bottom of the image details
- Take the appropriate action
You will be unable to rate or comment on the image until the competition has been voted on. Comments and constructive critique are very welcome thereafter.
Look forward to seeing the entries roll in , good luck !
Regards Gruditch
February 2010 competition Behaviour
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Re: February 2010 competition Behaviour
Votings now open.
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Re: February 2010 competition Behaviour
Nice ones everyone!
I have to say, tho', my favourite was Padfield's Bee-haviour - something really different to the norm and a great opportunist shot!
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N
I have to say, tho', my favourite was Padfield's Bee-haviour - something really different to the norm and a great opportunist shot!
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Re: February 2010 competition Behaviour
Well done everyone...
I agree with Nick that the Comma pretending to be a bee was excellent !!
Charles
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I agree with Nick that the Comma pretending to be a bee was excellent !!
Charles
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Well done to Roger, Vince and Guy, and all that entered.
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Re: February 2010 competition Behaviour
Thanks for the comments, Charles and Nick, and for helping nudge me into 3rd!
I was lucky to witness that bit of behaviour (of which there is more footage here: http://www.guypadfield.com/movies/commabee092.wmv).
I enjoyed browsing all the pictures. These monthly comps are really a showcase of our best shots, and many of those that get fewer or lower ratings are great pictures.
Guy
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I enjoyed browsing all the pictures. These monthly comps are really a showcase of our best shots, and many of those that get fewer or lower ratings are great pictures.
Guy
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Re: February 2010 competition Behaviour
Congratutions to the winners, and well done to all the entrants; a nice selection as always I thought!
Best wishes,
Deano.
Best wishes,
Deano.
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Re: February 2010 competition Behaviour
congrats to roger, vince and guy!
i have to agree with nick that the comma of guys was my first choice and an extraordinary capture of behavior, well done!.
congrats also to all who entered, as usual there was some good stuff on show this month!
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i have to agree with nick that the comma of guys was my first choice and an extraordinary capture of behavior, well done!.
congrats also to all who entered, as usual there was some good stuff on show this month!
gary.
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Nice video - Comma seems untroubled by the bees. Interesting to notice in that short time, the wasp and hover-fly? also homing in on a free lunch!padfield wrote:Thanks for the comments, Charles and Nick, and for helping nudge me into 3rd!I was lucky to witness that bit of behaviour (of which there is more footage here: http://www.guypadfield.com/movies/commabee092.wmv).
Guy
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Re: February 2010 competition Behaviour
Blimey!, I got second. Don't know how I managed that. Some thanks are due to Nick, because I was originally going to enter some Clouded Yellows, but changed the plan when I saw that his photo was better.
I agree with Guy that many of the entries deserved to get better ratings, but it is diffucult with so many quality images on show. I still make an effort to rate every entry in each competition and cannot see how the system can be improved. At the end of the day we all get to see some great photos, have some fun and hopefully learn a bit more about improving our technique.
Congratulations to all that entered. My personal commendations this month went to Nick's Clouded Yellows, Roger's Brimstone, Rosalyn's Glanvilles, Colin's White and Guy's Comma. My criteria?......................I wish I had taken them.
Thanks to all those that voted for me
. I still can't believe I got second.............................
Cheers,
Vince
I agree with Guy that many of the entries deserved to get better ratings, but it is diffucult with so many quality images on show. I still make an effort to rate every entry in each competition and cannot see how the system can be improved. At the end of the day we all get to see some great photos, have some fun and hopefully learn a bit more about improving our technique.
Congratulations to all that entered. My personal commendations this month went to Nick's Clouded Yellows, Roger's Brimstone, Rosalyn's Glanvilles, Colin's White and Guy's Comma. My criteria?......................I wish I had taken them.
Thanks to all those that voted for me
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Cheers,
Vince
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Well done with that OT pair - that's one I haven't got.....
As you say we all get to see some fantastic shots
..... most of which are better than the one's we enter, we think!
(Most of the time I am proved right
)
Criteria - well I took Behaviour as the key; shagging is quite easy as there is a lot of it about (!) so other things came above that for me.
Then I actually try to look at technical execution and composition (which is the most subjective) and to be fair go through each photo in the comp to rate it.
My take on this is that, if people put them up, they deserve to have them rated.
N
Thanks Vince; mentioned in despatches is fine!Vince Massimo wrote: Some thanks are due to Nick..
Vince
As you say we all get to see some fantastic shots
..... most of which are better than the one's we enter, we think!
(Most of the time I am proved right
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Criteria - well I took Behaviour as the key; shagging is quite easy as there is a lot of it about (!) so other things came above that for me.
Then I actually try to look at technical execution and composition (which is the most subjective) and to be fair go through each photo in the comp to rate it.
My take on this is that, if people put them up, they deserve to have them rated.
N
"Conservation starts in small places, close to home..."