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Title: MONTHLY PHOTO COMPETITION GALLERY - JANUARY 2012
Post by: Dowser on January 06, 2012
THIS MONTHS THEME IS "Outdoors Freestyle"

Last months winner, Bic, has selected this months Theme. I'm looking forward to this one... I reckon it will be more difficult than you would first think.  With such a broad subject your photo is going to have to be something rather special if your looking to grab votes :)

Please email your entry for the Monthly Photo Competition to here: photocomp@ni-wild.co.uk

Please do not post in this thread until the photographs have been displayed, then the chat can begin.

For fairness, submitted entries will not be displayed until after the closing date.

All entries need to be submitted by Midnight on Tuesday 31st January 2012 and will be displayed here shortly after.

The Monthly Photo Competition is open to NI-Wild Members only.  Please remember to include your NI WIld Username when submitting your entry.

P.S.  Your entries do not have to be taken in the current month of the competition.  If you have an awesome shot lurking in your back catalogued on a long forgotten hard drive then email it in and try and grab some votes ;)

No specialist equipment is required to enter this Photo comp and remember you're the photographer, so your interpretation will be respected.

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Title: Re: MONTHLY PHOTO COMPETITION GALLERY - JANUARY 2012
Post by: Dowser on January 28, 2012
Last few days to get your entries in so don't forget your cameras for the Mourne Way Expedition  ;)

There's been some crackin' entries this month and they will be a treat to browse prior to casting you vote.

Keep the entries coming... Closing date - Midnight on Tuesday 31st January

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Title: Re: MONTHLY PHOTO COMPETITION GALLERY - JANUARY 2012
Post by: Dowser on February 02, 2012
Please take time to view this months entries and chose your personal favourite.

Your vote is as important as the entries themselves so please get involved and support our keen photographers and the hard work that they have put in  :) 

Voting will remain open until Tuesday the 7th February 2012

Entry 1
(http://i.imgur.com/EqGpB.jpg)


Entry 2
(http://i.imgur.com/aieKj.jpg)


Entry 3
(http://i.imgur.com/QswID.jpg)


Entry 4
(http://i.imgur.com/QMBnY.jpg)


Entry 5
(http://i.imgur.com/41ayb.jpg)


Entry 6
(http://i.imgur.com/hrvDJ.jpg)


Entry 7
(http://i.imgur.com/Ti2Xu.jpg)


Entry 8
(http://i.imgur.com/N0sHN.jpg)


Entry 9
(http://i.imgur.com/1ZlmY.jpg)


Enjoy, and please vote.

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Title: Re: MONTHLY PHOTO COMPETITION GALLERY - JANUARY 2012
Post by: LennyJ1 on February 02, 2012
What a difficult month.
Title: Re: MONTHLY PHOTO COMPETITION GALLERY - JANUARY 2012
Post by: Oisín on February 02, 2012
The topic this month produced a wide range of pictures. I like everyones different outlooks.

It was a tough choice, mainly because they can all relate to "Outdoor Freestyle" in their own way.
Title: Re: MONTHLY PHOTO COMPETITION GALLERY - JANUARY 2012
Post by: Spud on February 02, 2012
Great shots there, well done to all who entered!
Title: Re: MONTHLY PHOTO COMPETITION GALLERY - JANUARY 2012
Post by: big chris on February 02, 2012
Wow the pics just keep getting better on here, such a variety of outdoor life, look forward to seeing the winning pic.
Title: Re: MONTHLY PHOTO COMPETITION GALLERY - JANUARY 2012
Post by: irishbob101 on February 04, 2012
those pics are great but is there any chance of a bit of info about them  were they were taken a0nd stu0ff
Title: Re: MONTHLY PHOTO COMPETITION GALLERY - JANUARY 2012
Post by: Mourneman on February 04, 2012
those pics are great but is there any chance of a bit of info about them  were they were taken a0nd stu0ff
I agree with this,is there any reason this can't be included,just the details of where it was?
Title: Re: MONTHLY PHOTO COMPETITION GALLERY - JANUARY 2012
Post by: LennyJ1 on February 04, 2012
those pics are great but is there any chance of a bit of info about them  were they were taken a0nd stu0ff
I agree with this,is there any reason this can't be included,just the details of where it was?

If we did that it could give away who took it.
Title: Re: MONTHLY PHOTO COMPETITION GALLERY - JANUARY 2012
Post by: Mourneman on February 04, 2012
no names lenny,just where it was ???not even dates or times,just place ;)
Title: Re: MONTHLY PHOTO COMPETITION GALLERY - JANUARY 2012
Post by: Spud on February 04, 2012
Where and when the photos were taken could easily be added after the voting finishes, that way they couldn't have any influence on the comp, but people would know their details?
Title: Re: MONTHLY PHOTO COMPETITION GALLERY - JANUARY 2012
Post by: cerbera147 on February 04, 2012
those pics are great but is there any chance of a bit of info about them  were they were taken a0nd stu0ff

Normally discussed after voting. I always like to give a quick summary of my pic if entered  :)
Title: Re: MONTHLY PHOTO COMPETITION GALLERY - JANUARY 2012
Post by: MG1 on February 04, 2012
Just what i was thinking Dave.
Title: Re: MONTHLY PHOTO COMPETITION GALLERY - JANUARY 2012
Post by: Dowser on February 04, 2012
Has there been extra pictures added?

All pictures were added on the 2nd but two came in later in the day so we put them up
Title: Re: MONTHLY PHOTO COMPETITION GALLERY - JANUARY 2012
Post by: Spud on February 05, 2012
Gonna be another tight one this month, a few in with a shout vote wise!
Title: Re: MONTHLY PHOTO COMPETITION GALLERY - JANUARY 2012
Post by: twentyclicks on February 05, 2012
Wow! stunning everyone. nice selection... I just have to vote on a whim these days as thinking doesn't separate them much  :D
Title: Re: MONTHLY PHOTO COMPETITION GALLERY - JANUARY 2012
Post by: LandyLiam on February 06, 2012
don't you just hate it when the one you voted for is winning, but if you'd voted for yourself you'd be in the lead  :D
Title: Re: MONTHLY PHOTO COMPETITION GALLERY - JANUARY 2012
Post by: whoRya on February 06, 2012
don't you just hate it when the one you voted for is winning, but if you'd voted for yourself you'd be in the lead  :D

Bet you're wondering if the 'leader' voted for their own!
Title: Re: MONTHLY PHOTO COMPETITION GALLERY - JANUARY 2012
Post by: LandyLiam on February 06, 2012
double damn, i never thought of that one  ;D
Title: Re: MONTHLY PHOTO COMPETITION GALLERY - JANUARY 2012
Post by: Oisín on February 06, 2012
Don't you just hate it when you havent even got one vote  ;D

I need to pull the socks up.
Title: Re: MONTHLY PHOTO COMPETITION GALLERY - JANUARY 2012
Post by: LandyLiam on February 06, 2012
Will try and vote for you next month Oisin, just give us a clue as to which one's yours (write your name in the snow  ;) )
Title: Re: MONTHLY PHOTO COMPETITION GALLERY - JANUARY 2012
Post by: Mourneman on February 07, 2012
No matter who wins it I think the entries this month are fantastic.
Title: Re: MONTHLY PHOTO COMPETITION GALLERY - JANUARY 2012
Post by: LandyLiam on February 07, 2012
less than 5 hours to go and 1 vote separates the top 3 places
Title: Re: MONTHLY PHOTO COMPETITION GALLERY - JANUARY 2012
Post by: Oisín on February 07, 2012
You're really feeling the suspence this month arent you?   ;)

Its a slow wait to wait for someone to vote you joint first. Must be agonising for you sitting in second.  **shows jealousy over want of votes**  ;D
Title: Re: MONTHLY PHOTO COMPETITION GALLERY - JANUARY 2012
Post by: LennyJ1 on February 07, 2012
I am amazied there are only 32 votes and over 700 members
Title: Re: MONTHLY PHOTO COMPETITION GALLERY - JANUARY 2012
Post by: whoRya on February 07, 2012
Will try and vote for you next month Oisin, just give us a clue as to which one's yours (write your name in the snow  ;) )

In fairness, he couldn't give any more of a clue than this months!  Though this was an edit, the original had Jarvis Cocker mooning in it.
Title: Re: MONTHLY PHOTO COMPETITION GALLERY - JANUARY 2012
Post by: LandyLiam on February 07, 2012
if i don't win i'll transfer my votes to you  ;)
Title: Re: MONTHLY PHOTO COMPETITION GALLERY - JANUARY 2012
Post by: cerbera147 on February 07, 2012
I am amazied there are only 32 votes and over 700 members

But how many are regular visitors and how many are regular posters?  ???

The pic that got my vote was obvious to me; it just shouted the theme 'Outdoors Freestyle'
Title: Re: MONTHLY PHOTO COMPETITION GALLERY - JANUARY 2012
Post by: Oisín on February 07, 2012
I am amazied there are only 32 votes and over 700 members

But how many are regular visitors and how many are regular posters?  ???

I think thats exactly the point. Its sad but its more and likely a small porportion.
Title: Re: MONTHLY PHOTO COMPETITION GALLERY - JANUARY 2012
Post by: Spud on February 07, 2012
there have been more votes this month than a lot of other months, maybe some people find it too hard to pick a favourite?  :) I know this month was very hard for me to choose a favourite!
Title: Re: MONTHLY PHOTO COMPETITION GALLERY - JANUARY 2012
Post by: mregan on February 07, 2012
I had to vote to see how it was going. Wasn't sure on voting etiquette on here so played it safe not voting for my own. Not that I would vote for myself but wanted to see how it was going. Tight competition some deadly pics.
Title: Re: MONTHLY PHOTO COMPETITION GALLERY - JANUARY 2012
Post by: Bic on February 07, 2012
So who won...?
Title: Re: MONTHLY PHOTO COMPETITION GALLERY - JANUARY 2012
Post by: Spud on February 07, 2012
I have a fair idea who won, but I'll let them tell you! Lol well done to both of them!
Title: Re: MONTHLY PHOTO COMPETITION GALLERY - JANUARY 2012
Post by: Dowser on February 07, 2012
CONGRATULATIONS
TO
Mourneman & Landyliam

This months joint winners of the NI-Wild Monthly Photo Competition

Can Mourneman and Landyliam have a chat by PM and let me know what the theme for February is going to be.

It was an excellent month for top quality shots... Landyliam (Entry 9) got my vote even though he just about scraped in this month by nearly missing the deadline!!!

Photographers for this months "Outdoors Freestyle" shots were:

Entry 1 - Mregan
Entry 2 - Samm
Entry 3 - Oisin
Entry 4 - Mourneman
Entry 5 - Hud
Entry 6 - Craigy123
Entry 7 - LennyJ1
Entry 8 - Cormac
Entry 9 - Landyliam

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Title: Re: MONTHLY PHOTO COMPETITION GALLERY - JANUARY 2012
Post by: Spud on February 07, 2012
Ah I guessed correctly!   ;D well done guys, a double win for Downpatrick!  8)
Title: Re: MONTHLY PHOTO COMPETITION GALLERY - JANUARY 2012
Post by: LandyLiam on February 07, 2012
woohoo, dpk-wild do it again  ;D and i voted for John too, but as my entry was in late and strictly speaking broke the deadline, then John can pick the next topic
Title: Re: MONTHLY PHOTO COMPETITION GALLERY - JANUARY 2012
Post by: LennyJ1 on February 07, 2012
Mregan great shot you got my vote. Where was it taken.

Where was everyone's taken. Mine was taken at dundrum bay.
Title: Re: MONTHLY PHOTO COMPETITION GALLERY - JANUARY 2012
Post by: mregan on February 07, 2012
Congratulations Lads great photos.  I cant complain about second place on my first attempt.  ;D 

Where and when were these taken? 

Liam got my vote for the outdoors activity aspect to it.  Yes Mournemans is an outdoors shot and as good a shot as I have seen in a long time but I was thinking outdoors activity but that was were the difficulty lay as it was freestyle tough choice.  Well done both.

Mine was taken at the maritime festival on the belfast docks in 2006.  I had to look back at when I did take this and it just shocked me.  Feels like the other day.
The Balloon glow was great. They fired them up to the beat of a song.  With different balloons being lit at different points of the song.  Fireworks at the end made it a great sight. 

Some other photos from that day/night.
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r305/MREGAN80/Maritime%20Festival/HWSkyline.jpg)

(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r305/MREGAN80/Maritime%20Festival/Odesseyatnight.jpg)

(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r305/MREGAN80/Maritime%20Festival/IMG_2482.jpg)

(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r305/MREGAN80/Maritime%20Festival/IMG_2475.jpg)
Title: Re: MONTHLY PHOTO COMPETITION GALLERY - JANUARY 2012
Post by: mregan on February 07, 2012
http://s147.photobucket.com/albums/r305/MREGAN80/Maritime%20Festival/  The album from the Maritime Festival
Title: Re: MONTHLY PHOTO COMPETITION GALLERY - JANUARY 2012
Post by: LandyLiam on February 07, 2012
wow, the fireworks shots are amazing, i might just have voted for them instead, always a dilema as to which photo to pick isn't it

my pic was taken on a summit bivvy of commedagh, that's redleader in the pic, i think it was a 60 second exposure on that one

(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd496/landyliam/2011/20111012slievecommedaghbivvy/P1080559Small.jpg)

more pics of that night here
http://www.ni-wild.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=2509.15
Title: Re: MONTHLY PHOTO COMPETITION GALLERY - JANUARY 2012
Post by: Mourneman on February 07, 2012
Fantastic photo's everyone,mine's is Downpatrick sunrise from Inch Abbey,taken at 6am on an October morning while pike fishing
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7013/6838093217_b1c53dc6c3_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/70169151@N05/6838093217/)
family photos 717 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/70169151@N05/6838093217/) by shannaghan (http://www.flickr.com/people/70169151@N05/), on Flickr
Title: Re: MONTHLY PHOTO COMPETITION GALLERY - JANUARY 2012
Post by: mregan on February 07, 2012
Quote
6am on an October morning while pike fishing

There goes my theory at it not being an outdoors activity photo.  Class shot well worthy of the win.
Title: Re: MONTHLY PHOTO COMPETITION GALLERY - JANUARY 2012
Post by: clav on February 07, 2012
tell you what, you may not have won our competition but have you thought of contacting the tourist board,cause some of your photos are fantastic and would look superb in a tourist brochure to promote our wee country!!!!!
Title: Re: MONTHLY PHOTO COMPETITION GALLERY - JANUARY 2012
Post by: Samm on February 07, 2012
I voted based on interpretation of the theme rather than the best technical or most stunning photo, so for me it had to be hud. Captured the theme perfectly.

My photo was taken while kayaking round Milford Sound, New Zealand. Having a lifelong fascination with penguins that photo was taken moments before I had my first ever meeting with a wild penguin. Kayaking with penguins, now that is a memory that will stay with me for life :-)
Title: Re: MONTHLY PHOTO COMPETITION GALLERY - JANUARY 2012
Post by: hud on February 08, 2012
Aww thanks Samm! 

Mine was taken down at a cub scout camp we were holding outside Florencecourt.  That day we were down at the Share Centre and a particularly windy day coupled with a whole load of very tired young boys ended our canoeing session early...this is the instructor we had on the day (name escapes me) 'teaching' the young lads the finer arts of pier jumping!

Wading out chest high in water with the most expensive thing in own in my right mitt is something I may never repeat again though.....!

I enjoyed all the photos, congrats to all entrants, especially the winners, and a worthy mention to our runner up...loved your work!
Title: Re: MONTHLY PHOTO COMPETITION GALLERY - JANUARY 2012
Post by: Oisín on February 08, 2012
Mine was taken in Castlewellan two summers ago. It was absolutely pouring and we made it to the watch tower.

It was a quick photo with all the rain. You cant really make out the rain in the photo, but you'll have to believe me it was there.

Looking forward to this next topic. Hopefully I'll get a vote next month.  :)
Title: Re: MONTHLY PHOTO COMPETITION GALLERY - JANUARY 2012
Post by: Scribble on February 08, 2012
I voted based on interpretation of the theme rather than the best technical or most stunning photo, so for me it had to be hud. Captured the theme perfectly.

My photo was taken while kayaking round Milford Sound, New Zealand. Having a lifelong fascination with penguins that photo was taken moments before I had my first ever meeting with a wild penguin. Kayaking with penguins, now that is a memory that will stay with me for life :-)

my dad was in New Zeland for world cup and he got to spend 3 days helping to clean up the Penguins that got caught in the oil spill on the coast , he now is fascinated by them and how each one was so different,

photos this month where great i voted for Liam as it made me want to be sitting there ,, well done everyone
Title: Re: MONTHLY PHOTO COMPETITION GALLERY - JANUARY 2012
Post by: Spud on February 09, 2012
Great choice of topic for next months comp from john and liam, have a few possible entries, think people will really be able to get their teeth into this one!! get snapping everyone!!!