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08/02/2012 03:12:34 PM · #1 |
You have a pet. You have a camera. Put it all together.
Enter your funniest, interestingest, and/or beautifulest pet photo into the BARKS Pet Photo Contest Fundraiser. The photo can be from any time, and no exif data is required.
It's for a great cause (BARKS is our local animal rescue) and the judges include myself and  jagar
Deadline September 30, 2012. If the winner is a DPC-ite s/he will get some brand new bling for her/his DPC profile.
Info about BARKS and the contest can be found here: //barksinc.com
... edited to extend the deadline through September ...
Message edited by author 2012-09-01 22:57:19. |
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08/02/2012 04:23:28 PM · #2 |
| cool. can it be someone else's pet? or a pet that one sometimes looks after? can it be a goat? |
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08/02/2012 05:12:58 PM · #3 |
yes yes and yes, as long as you love your subject
the rules are here: //barksinc.com/photocontest/ |
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08/02/2012 05:13:35 PM · #4 |
| Also thought I should mention the judges will not know the identities of the entrants. |
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08/02/2012 05:24:13 PM · #5 |
Originally posted by tnun:
can it be a goat? |
Can it be something we've already entered here? ;-)
ETA: Given the nature of the organization, I think a typographical anagram might be appropriate ... ;-)
"... If a judge recognizes a pet, they will be rescued from judging that photo."
Message edited by author 2012-08-02 17:31:18. |
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08/02/2012 06:04:02 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by GeneralE:
Originally posted by tnun:
can it be a goat? |
Can it be something we've already entered here? ;-)
ETA: Given the nature of the organization, I think a typographical anagram might be appropriate ... ;-)
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I've never heard of those typographical anagrams. Are they large or small, and do they eat a lot. Do they need/demand a lot of attention daily, and do they scratch the furniture up when you leave them alone?
This sounds like a very worthwhile cause to me. We love our critter family here, with two decorator dogs, four parrots, and a stray camo cat, most of them rescue or freebie pets.
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08/02/2012 06:19:38 PM · #7 |
Okay...I read the rules but what are the size parameter limitation for submission?
I get that the format will be .jpg, but what about height, width or kb size?
Love this idea!!! ;-)
Message edited by author 2012-08-02 18:20:29. |
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08/02/2012 06:40:30 PM · #8 |
| the rules say no larger than 6 mb. I think. also it kept referring to "your pet." next year I hope they include goats specifically. |
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08/02/2012 06:46:18 PM · #9 |
Originally posted by tnun:
the rules say no larger than 6 mb. I think. also it kept referring to "your pet." next year I hope they include goats specifically. |
Really? Okay. I only saw the line indicating the image should be large enough to see the pet clearly. Thanks.
Well, goats aren't excluded...so I say go for the glory of goats galore...;-) |
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08/03/2012 03:41:06 PM · #10 |
yes, judges who recognize photos will recuse/rescue themselves from judging those photos...
I have to tell you goats are a longshot, even in these backwoods. Our rescue deals with cats and dogs. |
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08/03/2012 03:58:39 PM · #11 |
Originally posted by posthumous:
yes, judges who recognize photos will recuse/rescue themselves from judging those photos...
I have to tell you goats are a longshot, even in these backwoods. Our rescue deals with cats and dogs. |
So if by some freak chance an out of town DPCer wins the big prizes, would you be willing to do the shipping of said prizes?
I submitted one entry and added a donation to boot. |
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08/03/2012 04:12:54 PM · #12 |
| If I submit a photo for the contest will I still own the rights to it, for instance can I use it elsewhere like submit it as a stock image to be sold on shutterstock? Not that I won't enter I just want to know if it is okay if I also submit it as a stock image or if I need to just do an out take for that. |
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08/03/2012 04:17:32 PM · #13 |
Originally posted by sjhuls:
If I submit a photo for the contest will I still own the rights to it, for instance can I use it elsewhere like submit it as a stock image to be sold on shutterstock? Not that I won't enter I just want to know if it is okay if I also submit it as a stock image or if I need to just do an out take for that. |
BARKS only wants rights to display the image. You can sell it elsewhere. |
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08/03/2012 05:39:45 PM · #14 |
Bah pets only, there goes this shot  |
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08/18/2012 10:37:23 PM · #15 |
| about 12 days left... low number of entrants so far, which is not good for the pets but is good for your chances of winning! |
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08/18/2012 10:49:07 PM · #16 |
OOO I'm IN!!
I entered my most beautifulmest baby
Message edited by author 2012-08-19 09:03:26. |
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08/19/2012 06:29:41 AM · #17 |
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08/19/2012 11:07:48 AM · #18 |
| I completely forgot! I'm sure I have some pet shots lying around my hard drive somewhere... I will enter one or two when I get back (visiting Mom at the moment). Someone bump this thread Monday afternoon, please! |
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08/19/2012 11:14:57 AM · #19 |
| I'm going to enter purely for the brand new bling... :) |
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08/20/2012 12:06:00 PM · #20 |
| Bumping for anyone around. |
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08/20/2012 02:08:45 PM · #21 |
Originally posted by Tiny:
OK but my pet is best. |
Whacking  Tiny on head... my dog is better than yourrr dog... My dog is better than yourssss... My dog is better cause he eats Purina dog chow... My dog is better than yoursssss...
(if you remember that) don't admitt it... LOL |
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08/22/2012 12:56:41 PM · #22 |
| Personally believe pet rescue is one of the most worthy organizations to support. Recently adopted my 4th rescue (having lost my 3rd in January to a brain tumor). Drove 600+ miles each way to get her. She was found imaciated in a discount store parking lot, rumaging through garbage. She was soo skinny they didn't know she was pregnant. Had heartworms, round worms and tape worms. After delivery (2 of 6 survived), she lost most of her hair. Have had her now about 4 months. A joy to have. Think she is about 5 or 6. Is healthy and has put on weight. A great dog. |
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08/22/2012 12:59:33 PM · #23 |
Originally posted by Flash:
Personally believe pet rescue is one of the most worthy organizations to support. Recently adopted my 4th rescue (having lost my 3rd in January to a brain tumor). Drove 600+ miles each way to get her. She was found imaciated in a discount store parking lot, rumaging through garbage. She was soo skinny they didn't know she was pregnant. Had heartworms, round worms and tape worms. After delivery (2 of 6 survived), she lost most of her hair. Have had her now about 4 months. A joy to have. Think she is about 5 or 6. Is healthy and has put on weight. A great dog. |
We found an issue we agree on. Kudos to you for adopting rescues. |
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08/22/2012 01:33:18 PM · #24 |
| I've been rescuing stray cats since moving to a rural location six years ago where far too many folks treat pets like trash. I will definitely participate in the contest and help support this worthy cause!! |
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09/01/2012 01:16:23 PM · #25 |
Wow, the DPC community strikes again. To those generous members who have contributed, I thank you. You know who you are. You're making a great success out of this contest.
... but it's not over yet ... we've extended the deadline to the end of September. |
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