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Title: MONTHLY PHOTO COMPETITION GALLERY - JANUARY 2014
Post by: Dowser on January 07, 2014
THIS MONTHS THEME IS "Long Exposure"

This months theme will be "Long Exposure" chosen by last months Winner, Mourneman.

The Entry that gains the most votes will be crowned this months winner and will get to select the theme for the next month's Photo Competition.

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 Friday 31st January and will be displayed here shortly after.

The Monthly Photo Competition is open to NI-Wild Members only.  Only one entry per member per month will be accepted. Please remember to include your NI Wild Username when submitting your entry.

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 2014
Post by: Dowser on February 02, 2014
The Long Exposure gallery is now live.  Have a look and see what our photographers have been up too in the dark... and don't forget to vote for your fav  :)

Remember, your votes are 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 Wednesday 5th February 2014

Entry 1
(http://i.imgur.com/612LceA.jpg)


Entry 2
(http://i.imgur.com/6IMLiqI.jpg)


Entry 3
(http://i.imgur.com/ciTdLC2.jpg)


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


Entry 5
(http://i.imgur.com/pIqirz3.jpg)


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


Entry 7
(http://i.imgur.com/g61SFhE.jpg)


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Title: Re: MONTHLY PHOTO COMPETITION GALLERY - JANUARY 2014
Post by: RedLeader on February 02, 2014
Some really great entries this month. Well done all.
Title: Re: MONTHLY PHOTO COMPETITION GALLERY - JANUARY 2014
Post by: phil_b on February 03, 2014
How many members do we have on the forum? And every month we only get the same 7 or 8 people submitting photos. Has the competition run its course? I always make the effort to put something in for it and have 1 in this month too but I don't think it is worth the effort anymore. In fact the whole forum has been very quietly recently.
Title: Re: MONTHLY PHOTO COMPETITION GALLERY - JANUARY 2014
Post by: admin on February 03, 2014
It's a quiet time of year, things always lull a bit after Xmas. It's just a bit of fun to encourage people to get outside and take some photos. If you have any ideas about how to grow or improve the competition feel free to drop a PM through. We're always happy to take suggestions on board.


How many members do we have on the forum? And every month we only get the same 7 or 8 people submitting photos. Has the competition run its course? I always make the effort to put something in for it and have 1 in this month too but I don't think it is worth the effort anymore. In fact the whole forum has been very quietly recently.
Title: Re: MONTHLY PHOTO COMPETITION GALLERY - JANUARY 2014
Post by: specimanYak on February 04, 2014
Some great photos here, well done to all the entries.
Title: Re: MONTHLY PHOTO COMPETITION GALLERY - JANUARY 2014
Post by: Dowser on February 06, 2014
CONGRATULATIONS
TO
Phil_B

This months winner of the NI-Wild Monthly Photo Competition

It was a great theme this month which attracted some very nice entries but Phil_B's grabbed the most attention making him this months winner and selector of next months theme.

Thank you to everybody that entered and hopefully next months topic will have you all reaching for your cameras

Phil_B, Please could you pm me with the theme of your choosing for February's competition.

Photographers for this months "Long Exposure" shots were:

Entry 1 - Phil_B (Winner)
Entry 2 - SpartanBaz
Entry 3 - Landyliam
Entry 4 - Mourneman
Entry 5 - Dowser
Entry 6 - Redleader
Entry 7 - Wrh51

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Title: Re: MONTHLY PHOTO COMPETITION GALLERY - JANUARY 2014
Post by: LandyLiam on February 06, 2014
Well done Phil, I nearly voted for it but the lack of stars swayed me towards Dowsers pic  :)
Title: Re: MONTHLY PHOTO COMPETITION GALLERY - JANUARY 2014
Post by: phil_b on February 06, 2014
Thanks guys. That was a 4 min exposure at around 7 am at the start of February last year. The overflow was running over but it is hard to make out.  Star trails are next on my list Liam, I did get a cabled remote and software in the last few weeks, all I have tried so far is 60 30 second exposures stacked to make 1 image, need to practice more.
Title: Re: MONTHLY PHOTO COMPETITION GALLERY - JANUARY 2014
Post by: whoRya on February 07, 2014
Well done Phil, enjoy another Sangria tonight - the taste of victory.