2nd Annual Finding Direction Winter Desktop Photo Contest Begins Today
January 11th, 2007 at 9:32 am by Dee O'Neil Andrews
Winter has arrived in full force (I mean, it's a whole 40 something degrees here this morning, but sunny), the extended holidays are over (the longest I've ever seen school out for Christmas) and the boredom has set it.
So now what? Why the Second Annual Finding Direction Winter Desktop Photo Contest, y'all! I'm happy to announce that the 2nd annual FDWDPC kicks off today (the first was held here a year ago) and will last through the weekend of February 2nd, which is three weeks from tomorrow. (But I'm lenient and allowing last minute stragglers to get your photos in by the end of that weekend, before Monday 2/5.) That should be plenty of time for even those of you who haven't dug your cameras out to get them out, shoot some winter shots and email them in to me.
What should you shoot this time, you ask? Well - the rules are few, simple and easy. You have to shoot some type of "winter" (and by that I mean the months, not the location, allowing for those of you in sunny California - Greg, Arizona - Vonnie and now Bobby, and Florida - Cecil) photo with some type of water in it. It can be frozen water - ice, rain, sleet, snow, the ocean, a lake or pond. The locations are rather endless. I mean if you're land locked in Arizona, for instance, like Vonnie, find a fountain or a swimming pool to shoot.
They can be old or new, borrowed or blue (just like the wedding thingys) and the FD Judges employ a "don't ask, don't tell" policy, so whoever you steal your pictures from, just don't mention it here and get them in first (Greg, who asked about using Bill's great sunset over the ocean photo). Just don't break any copyright laws.
The internet is a great place to look for good shots, if you're so inclined, and they can include people and pets. You can take photos of your kids or dog in the bathtub for all I care, if you think they are good enough (and cute enough - no ugly kid or dog pictures) to be in the running. I mean, the stakes are pretty high and we don't want anyone slouching around about this.
As usual, there will be no out and out fighting, although a "tad" of bickering amongst some of us is likely to happen. Just fight - uh - bicker clean (Nancy Jayne and TCS). I think TCS is out of pocket for a day or so, so Nancy, behave in his absence, please, and BE NICE!!!
Okay - I think that about covers it.
Oh yeah - there will be a wide variety of awards given, as is customary, and so funky and unusual photos (and even lousy ones) might have a chance to win something. Use your creativity. Barring no creativity, be sneaky and get something off the internet over at Google Images.
You all know (don't you?) that the top prize winner is awarded the grand distinction of being displayed on the FD Judge's desktop until spring, which is a worthy and high honor. So before you send in those photos, think how they'd look on your desktop. Mine is big, so that's a double honor - big picture in front of me.
All of the entries, however, will be esteemed and will fly by moi at a slow rate until spring, as well, as moi's screen savers. Plus, all of the winners will be shown here on the 2nd annual FDWDPC's Awards Day when winners are announced and everyone who enters or drops by is appreciated unendlessly just for showing up.
You may enter as many photos as you'd like - just keep the size of them under control so as not to tie up the FD Judge's email box for hours on end each day.
One final thing. Take a look at last year's winners and winning photos to get some ideas. You can find them here. Last summer's contest winners are here.
Let the shooting (of photos, that is) begin and send them in here to "dee@deeandrews.net". Good luck and have fun!
Cheers! from the FD Judges. May the best photos win, although in the FD Judges' book, you all are winners!
I remember water skiing on New Year’s Eve when I was a teen. I wish I had picture. I have memories (line the pages of mind), do they count?
Okay, guys - the race is on! Patrick Mead is the very first to send in a winter photo that is very good. It’s a Scottish castle in winter with snow all around near his home on the Isle of Skye.
So get those photos in. Competition is going to be stiff based upon Patrick’s entry already. You can enter as many winter photos as you want in the next three weeks, so get busy.
Cheers! Dee
just sent one !
You’ve got my first one. More may follow. Is there a substantial monetary reward / prize for sending in the most pictures? Not that I would abuse the contest for the almighty dollar or anything like that!
I was so excited about this project. Actually, I was excited about playing with my new widescreen HD camcorder with photoshot which takes AMAZING pictures. So, I got up this morning, walked around the neighborhood, and had an amazing revelation. I LIVE IN A HIGH DENSITY URBAN AREA. There is no water within walking distance. I thought of capturing sweaty people in the park. Sweat is water. I thought of public water fountains, but those have been shut off as long as I’ve been here. There are some low spots that are perpetually full of run-off, but those would only make good pictures for a “Save the Earth” campaign. I could go to the National Mall and take pictures of the monuments with water, but that’s not really a natural setting.
So, here’s what I’ve decided. I’ll send you pictures and hope to qualify for a special non-water category.
Has anybody Thought taking a picture of some ice cubes
I just sent one in. I am nervous. NJ is hard to compete with Ireland.
I can’t wait to play!
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