Toot Your Horn Thread

As posted in the "Just Braggin" thread, Chunk has won first prizes at the county fair. Just out of curiosity, how many of you other members have won contests?
Feel free to "Toot Your Horn".:) :D :p :cool: :thumbsup:
John

It looks like I get to be the one who toots his own horn first :)

With this photo
<a href="http://scottmosher.exposuremanager.com/scripts/expman.pl?rm=show_photo&photo_id=2206-04-08-576-mpst31&dir=galleries/3/1/9"><img style="border:1px solid black" src="http://scottmosher.exposuremanager.com/scripts/expman.pl?rm=view_photo&photo_id=2206-04-08-576-mpst31&dir=galleries/3/1/9&file=2206-04-08-576-mpst_medium.jpg"></a>

I won
<a href="http://scottmosher.exposuremanager.com/scripts/expman.pl?rm=show_photo&photo_id=2006-04-22-019a9&dir=galleries/3/2"><img style="border:1px solid black" src="http://scottmosher.exposuremanager.com/scripts/expman.pl?rm=view_photo&photo_id=2006-04-22-019a9&dir=galleries/3/2&file=2006-04-22-019a_medium.jpg"></a>

this bike in a photo contest on MTBR.com. I'm sure they'll be glad to know it gets used 4-5 times a week, and my other bike is jealous because it doesn't get used as often. :thumbsup:

Impressive jorge.......and you get to use the winnings every day!!

I won second prize at the fair for a water lily. I got like $7 for it. There were a few other smaller prizes, but the lily is what stands out in my memory. I'll probably enter again this year.

I won first prize in Nikonian's photographer of the Year 2005. Got myself a D70s + 18-20mm lens kit, plus a 12 mth gold membership for t his photo...

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/5/inktomi384850.php

http://www.nikonians-images.com/gall...une_COLOUR.jpg

Way to go Wendy and ladybug.
John

Sounds like you gals are really rocking, I never entered any contest, so no pats on the back or atta boys for me.

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Originally Posted by ladybugamanda

I won second prize at the fair for a water lily. I got like $7 for it. There were a few other smaller prizes, but the lily is what stands out in my memory. I'll probably enter again this year.

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Let us know what you enter, and how you do. Good luck.

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Originally Posted by Old Timer

Sounds like you gals are really rocking, I never entered any contest, so no pats on the back or atta boys for me.

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You are long overdue Larry, or do you figure others wouldn't have a chance if you enter. Your work is better than most I've seen in any shows around here.

What a marvelous shot Tink. I can see why you won.

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Originally Posted by Chunk

You are long overdue Larry, or do you figure others wouldn't have a chance if you enter. Your work is better than most I've seen in any shows around here.

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Well thanks Chunk you sound a bit like my wife with her praise. I appreciate it. I am trying to get a show together for a local gallery I'm hopefull that will be a success.

That is a great shot! I can see why that won got you 1st place. Congrats!

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Originally Posted by Chunk

Let us know what you enter, and how you do. Good luck.

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Thanks, Chunk. I didn't enter last year so I'll have a job sorting though all my shots and deciding what, if any, are worthy. It is very intimidating because there are some really good photographers entering, but very educational since they let you attend the judging and listen to the judges - who will stop and explain things and answer questions. I'm sure as the time draws nearer I'll be asking advice!

Congrats to all of you winners!

Photography is just a hobby. I'm still trying to grasp the main elements of it all. That's how beginner I am.

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Originally Posted by JETA

Congrats to all of you winners!

Photography is just a hobby. I'm still trying to grasp the main elements of it all. That's how beginner I am.

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JETA I think you more than have the basics down. You just need to branch out a bit and spread your wings. Your ready to soar with the eagles. Your images have improved by leaps and bounds over the last year. Go for it girl.

This first photo took first place on Phototakers.com in 2004, and with it I won a 258MB Scandisk CF card.

The second photo placed as Finalist on betterphoto.com in 2005, but I didn't win anything. Really wanted 2nd place so as to get the camera bag, but it just wasn't meant to be for this contest.

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Originally Posted by Old Timer

JETA I think you more than have the basics down. You just need to branch out a bit and spread your wings. Your ready to soar with the eagles. Your images have improved by leaps and bounds over the last year. Go for it girl.

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Thanks OT. You ARE sweet. See! :)

I guess when I look at where I was when I joined a year ago and where I am today I should be happy with that improvement. I get frustrated because I do not have the time I'd like to spend learning more.

I won 2nd place in this year's Krappy Kamera Kontest. :) I was surprised and thrilled!

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Originally Posted by JETA

Thanks OT. You ARE sweet. See! :)

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Hey don't spread it around I have an image to preserve here.

I think I was there when you took the second photo.. Was that one from our Yosemite Gathering a few years back?

Regardless, excellent photo Ray!

Crikey I have 2 finalists on betterphoto.com and many, many POTD's/finalists on a couple of other sites! Too numerous to mention. But here are my place winners.

"Beach" won 1st place on one website and Best-of-Category on another.

"Buttercup" won 2nd place on a website too.

These are free websites so no prizes were won. (Do they still count as winners?)

My best this year is;

TPPA (Texas) Best Animal 2006 State level
Kodak Gallery Award Illustrative 2006 -state level
Finalist - Cowboys & Indians Magazine March 2006 Issue


Fun thread
Kathy

I have never entered any of my photos in a contest, but I did have a "Photo of the Day" on the PR home page last summer. This is the pic.

http://gallery.photographyreview.com...37118Alix1.jpg

The pic below is the current "Photo of the Week" in the gallery.

http://gallery.photographyreview.com...0/CRW_3616.jpg

Yes, you were there, Brian!! That Yosemite outing was so much fun I'm hoping it can be repeated someday but with more forum members.

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Originally Posted by Kokopeli

I think I was there when you took the second photo.. Was that one from our Yosemite Gathering a few years back?

Regardless, excellent photo Ray!

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