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10-01-2008, 03:37 PM
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Congrats to all the winners  There were so many awesome flowers this month! 
__________________ [COLOR="Blue"]Jenny~  All things beautiful do not have to be full of color to be noticed: in life that which is unnoticed has the most power.  |
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10-01-2008, 05:36 PM
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Woo-Hoo! Great choices! The special effects photo really popped! They are all fantastic! 
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10-01-2008, 09:34 PM
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The pics become more and more amazing every time I see them. I can't wait to see the calendar. We are a great group. WAY TO GO GEEKS!!!!!!!!!!!   :top :
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10-02-2008, 08:52 AM
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Great pics everyone!
__________________ my project- http://www.orchidgeeks.com/forum/orc...p-by-step.html |
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10-02-2008, 12:50 PM
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10-02-2008, 01:17 PM
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Congrats to all who won!!
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11-01-2008, 05:29 AM
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The Hall Of Fame winners For October are as follows The Best Photo for "Novice" ryanjoe888 for vanda sanderiana   The Best Photo for "Intermediate" digitalgate for Phalaenopsis NOID   The Best Photo for "Open" jim blandford for Cattleya. Jewel.   The Best Photo for "Species" pitik101 for Euanthe sanderiana   The Best Photo for "Floral Display" Orchidementia for Ruffles 'Scent of a Woman' Den. ceruala Drps Kenneth Schubert   The Best Photo for "Special Effects" myorchid for Phal. Brother Pirate King x Sand Pebbles   A big Congrats all the winners of the October Photo Comp and a special thank you to all the Geeks that entered another tough month to Judge please keep the wonderful entries coming. A special thank you to the Secret Judge for October as well another hard month to judge with so many wonderful pictures posted by all |
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11-01-2008, 07:44 AM
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Congratulations, everybody! Gorgeous plants, great photos!!!
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11-01-2008, 11:46 AM
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Wow, I am surprised! Thanks to all the judges!  Everyones pictures were fantastic! Congrats to all the winners! Great job!!!
__________________ April  "Our greatest glory is not in never failing, but in rising up every time we fail" -Ralph Waldo Emerson |
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11-01-2008, 12:50 PM
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Woo Hoo! Congrats to all the winners! This month had a lot of wonderful pictures!!! Keep up the awesome work!
__________________ [COLOR="Blue"]Jenny~ All things beautiful do not have to be full of color to be noticed: in life that which is unnoticed has the most power. |
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11-01-2008, 06:53 PM
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me too, first time won a price...
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11-01-2008, 06:57 PM
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digitalgate, I LOVE your picture...The softness of the color in the light. I can see why it won! Congratulations to all!
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11-03-2008, 01:44 AM
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Salamat! thank you! Congrats to all the Winners! May your orchids continue to bloom! 
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11-04-2008, 05:39 PM
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Great photos everyone! The monthly competition gets better and better each month. Congratulations to all.
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11-05-2008, 05:12 PM
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Well done to all & especially the winners! I totally agree with Sharyn. I too think WOW at the 'quality' of everyones photos..   |
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12-01-2008, 05:51 AM
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Hi "Geeks" The Hall of Fame Winners for the month of November are as follows The Best Photo for the "Novice" is 'articuno75' for Slc. Hawaiian Starlet 'Yen'   The Best Photo for the "Intermediate" is 'psych1210' for Phal lindenii 'Mendenhall' X pulcherrima   The Best Photo for the "Open" is 'NancyG' for Den Kathy Black   The Best Photo for the "Species" is 'pitik101' for Dendrobium (unknown species)   The Best Photo for the "Floral Art" is 'orchidementia' for Oncidium Fantasy   The Best Photo for the "Special Effects" is 'kninum' for Phal noid   Congratulations to all the competition winners A big thank you to all the entrants in the November comp as all the photos posted are of very good quality. A special thank you to our Secret Judge who must have had a very hard Job judging the comp with the outstanding photos.  |
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12-01-2008, 06:56 AM
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Congratulations to all the winners!!! I'm amazed to see how much progress our members have made in both growing and photography. I'm coming up on my 2nd geek anniversary here in a few months and remember when we didn't even have a photo competition. I'm so happy we have so many members who are making the photo comp so much fun to watch!!!
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12-01-2008, 11:25 AM
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Congratulations to all the winners. Jenny, I just knew you were going to win with that pic, it's gorgeous!!!
__________________ [ “When two friends understand each other totally, the words are soft and strong like an orchid's perfume” |
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12-01-2008, 06:23 PM
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Thanks to the secret judge!! I am in awe!! I loved all the pictures that were entered. Can't wait for December!!
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12-01-2008, 06:33 PM
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The photos that won are SO deserving of this! Great job all of you! Jenny... I love that photo! I would love an 8 x 10 glossy! (hmm, maybe we can work out a plant deal here!) They're all so pretty...
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12-01-2008, 06:40 PM
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I have to agree with Kevin the photo comp was a great idea and it is great to see all the wonderful entries each month. fun to watch and great fun making the awards and issuing out the awards each month as well A special thank you to Anton for teaching me how to make the awards Congratulations to you all for making the comp so successful. |
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12-01-2008, 06:49 PM
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There were so many gorgeous pics!!! I'm thankful that you all like mine.
__________________ [COLOR="Blue"]Jenny~ All things beautiful do not have to be full of color to be noticed: in life that which is unnoticed has the most power. |
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12-01-2008, 07:04 PM
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congrats to all the winners!! there were some really beatiful photos this month I'm quite happy that my shiny Phal pic won- considering it was one of the very last pictures from my dead old camera.........of course my new (early xmas present) camera is poised and ready to go.......that is if i can learn how to work with it and get some more flowers to shoot- my other two entries were shot with my new camera-and the full size image is like 3600x2700 ish pixels....so should anyone want a larger image i am happy to share |
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12-01-2008, 07:05 PM
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01-03-2009, 06:44 AM
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| The December Hall Of Fame Winners are The Best Photo for "Novice".. is 'kninum' for Dtps. Minho Princess 'Flying'   The Best Photo for "Intermediats" is 'mayres' for Paph fairrieanum   The Best Photo for "Open" is 'jim blanford' for Phrag Cardinale   The Best Photo for "Orchid Species" is 'kid a' for Restrepia muscifera   The Best Photo for "Floral Art - Display" is 'Orchiddimentia' for Onc Rosy Sunset 'Rosebud,' Bollopetalum Midnight Blue 'Cardinal's Roost,' Onc ornithorhynchum. Arrangement in Blue and Pink   The Best Photo for "Special Effects" is 'mgfree' for Den Toro's Lassie x Den discolor 'Cobb's Dark'   To all the 'Geeks who entered the December Photo Comp please keep up the great photography.. To the Winners of the December Photo Comp Congrantulations great work Also a Special thank you to our Secret Judge for the Fantastic Job |
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01-03-2009, 08:54 AM
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Beautiful pictures. Congratulations to all.
__________________ Chris |
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01-03-2009, 10:00 AM
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congratulations everyone.
__________________ my project- http://www.orchidgeeks.com/forum/orc...p-by-step.html |
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01-03-2009, 01:41 PM
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Congrats everyone! So many beautiful pictures this month! i've just noticed that 'kid a's' signature has an error in their posts- the 'special effts' is showing not the 'species' Last edited by kninum; 01-03-2009 at 01:51 PM. |
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01-03-2009, 01:57 PM
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Congrats to everyone, the photos keep getting better. Jim.
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01-03-2009, 03:22 PM
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Beautiful photos everyone and keep up the wonderful job. Pictures are gorgeous and keep pouring them in!
__________________ [COLOR="Blue"]Jenny~ All things beautiful do not have to be full of color to be noticed: in life that which is unnoticed has the most power. |
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01-04-2009, 06:52 AM
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sorry kid a that has been fixed thanks for letting me know kninum |
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02-12-2009, 08:16 AM
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Hall Of Fame Winners for January The Best Photo for the 'Novice' is 'kninum' for Phal Artemis (amabilis x equestris alba)   The Best Photo for the 'Intermediate' is 'Andrew' for Disa uniflora   The Best Photo for 'Open' is a Tie 'Anton' for Brassia verrucosa   Orchidementia for Mtssa Charles M Fitch 'Izumi'  The Best Photo for 'Species' is 'Wendy' for Galeandra leptoceras   With Honorable Mention to: 'lmartiny' for Barssavola Little Stars   With Honorable Mention to: 'patticake' for Phal. gibbosa  The Best Photo for 'Floral Display' is 'Bird Song Farm' for Oncidium Twinkle   With Honorable Mention to: 'Wendy' for Show Display   With Honorable Mention to: 'Stelios' for Phalaenopsis  The Best Photo for the 'Special Effects' is 'kninum' for Radioactive Spider Beauty   A big congrats to all the winners and to the Honorable Mention winners  As the Secret Judge pointed out to me there were 67 entries for the January comp a well done to all of you and good growing. Thank you to the Secret Judge for the hard work with a large amount of entries. congrats to all the winners |
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02-12-2009, 10:16 AM
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Many congratulations to all, stunning pictures.
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02-12-2009, 11:46 AM
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congrats to everyone, there were so many stunning photos , it must have been a tough one to judge |
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02-12-2009, 12:09 PM
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Wow, 67 entries. Glad I'm not the secret judge! Congratulations to everyone. Job well done. Al |
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02-12-2009, 12:41 PM
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Congratulations to everyone - they are alll simply gorgeous pictures! I could NOT be a judge!!!
__________________ "Women Who Obey Seldom Make History." |
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02-12-2009, 03:54 PM
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Congratulation to all of you! beautiful pictures again!
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02-12-2009, 05:48 PM
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Glad I didn't judge in January. First chance I have had to enter in months, seems at the moment I am lucky to have just one flower a month. Now I have to see what the ramifications long term are from the extreme heat we had.  Congrats to the other winners, cos winners are grinners.
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02-12-2009, 06:04 PM
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Congrats to all. That is a lot of entries to sort through. Several of my favorites were chosen. (and I was just tickled to get honorable mention)
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02-12-2009, 07:04 PM
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Wow! 67 entries! I'm glad I didn't have to decide! I'm tickled with my honorable mention. Only my second time with a winner. There were some great shots in Jan- February is already starting out great, too!
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02-12-2009, 07:35 PM
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I was drooling over the photos...they were all gorgeous! Anton....I keep noticing that you avatar always changes and features monkeys. Do you have them as pets? Sorry if it's a dumb question but I am curious. (they are so cute and intelligent) |
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02-12-2009, 08:36 PM
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I can't believe my first Open entry tied with Anton! I bet Anton can't believe who he has to keep company with!  Congratulations to everyone!
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02-12-2009, 09:14 PM
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Congratulations to all the winners. So many great photos! Quote:
 Wendy: You ain't seen 'nuttin yet! :
__________________ "Never go to a doctor whose office plants have died." Erma Bombeck 1927-1996 |
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02-12-2009, 09:29 PM
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Sometimes I think it's the monkey keeps Anton as a pet.
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02-12-2009, 10:06 PM
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For those what are relatively new to Geeks, the Monk is my alter ego, and I express moods etc through the Monk..He has become somewhat of a cult hero amongst the "oldies" of the forum. If he takes a vacation, I get a lot of PMs asking if he is OK and when he'll return. With this one, it is that I just want to grab everything I can hold, and get off of this mixed up crazy world. NO, I don't have monkeys, but my dad did in the 2nd World War when he was in Borneo. He found a dead monkey on the side of the road and it had a baby clinging to it, so he rescued it and had it as a pet throughout the war. When they were picked up after the war, 6 months after the war had finished, ( the Aust, military forgot about dad's battalion and had to make a special effort to get them off the island where they were stationed, they were STILL fighting the Japanese) dad released it into a colony of other monkeys. So, guess it must be in the blood.
__________________ Anton On the box it said Windows XP or better so I bought a Mac. |
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02-12-2009, 10:23 PM
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Thanks for the explanation! Really neat! Now I don't have to be confused any more. |
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02-15-2009, 02:53 AM
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I just took another wander through the Hall of Fame today and it occurred to me, if we do another calendar for 2010, we're going to have a fantastic set of pics to choose from (again)!!! I'm really enjoying my 2009 orchidgeeks calendar - many thanks for sending me one Jenny!
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02-15-2009, 05:21 AM
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02-22-2009, 09:39 PM
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02-23-2009, 10:16 AM
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The pics are just fantastic and the bar has been set high. 2010 is in the works and it'll be great!!!
__________________ [COLOR="Blue"]Jenny~ All things beautiful do not have to be full of color to be noticed: in life that which is unnoticed has the most power. |
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03-02-2009, 09:50 PM
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The Hall Of Fame Winners for The February Photography Contest are as follows The Best Photo for the "Novice" is 'articuno57' for Phal (Tristar Diamond x Taisuco Kaaladian)   also The Best Photo for the "Novice" is 'Züleyha' for Phal. Helene Burkhardt  The Best Photo for the "Intermediate" is 'Hummer344' for Paph Green Gold   also The Best Photo for the "Intermediate" is for 'phalaephila' for Phal. Taisuca Tunelip  The Best Photo for the "Open is 'Orchidementia' for Oerstedella centradenia   The Best Photo for the "Species" is 'Wendy' for Catasetum saccatum   The Best Photo for the "Floral Display" is 'kninum'   also The Best Photo for the 'floral Display' is 'patticake'  The Best Photo for the "Special Effects" is Jirel for close up of Paph Petulia's Song   Congrantulations to the winners of the feb comp I would like to thank all the entrant's of the comp all the photos are amazing I would also like to thank the Secret Judge for taking the time to Judge a very hard competition with the quality of photos that have been entered congrats and thank you all for making the comp so much fun |
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03-02-2009, 10:54 PM
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Congrats to the winners! I agree we definitely need a calendar for 2010. These photos are incredible!
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03-03-2009, 12:47 AM
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I just have to say that the photo competitions are one of my favorite parts of the forum. I love seeing what people are growing. I love seeing how people photograph their orchids. I love seeing how people have improved in both their growing and their photography. I love how many entries we get. I love the great attitude/spirit of enjoyment that everyone involved has. I love the fact that brand new members and those new to photographing their hobby win just like seasoned members. The photo competition has become like extra thick icing on my favorite cake. And I want to give a personal thank you to everyone who has entered. Without you there would be no competition, just an empty thread. Every person who enters, regardless of whether they win or not, helps to make the monthly photo competition fun, spectacular to look at, and a BIG success!
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03-03-2009, 02:56 AM
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I agree with Kevin! I know that when I need some cheering up, I just go to the photo comp. thread, and gaze... They're all winners in my book!
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03-03-2009, 04:19 AM
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Ditto here! I enjoy all the photos!! Congratulations to all geeks!!
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03-03-2009, 08:10 AM
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Here, here, Congratulations to you all.
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03-03-2009, 11:59 AM
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Again, beautiful photos and orchids. Congrats to all!  |
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03-03-2009, 01:10 PM
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Good selections. Congrats everybody.
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03-03-2009, 02:08 PM
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Congrats to all, beautiful pics and plants!
__________________ April "Our greatest glory is not in never failing, but in rising up every time we fail" -Ralph Waldo Emerson |
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03-03-2009, 02:33 PM
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Congradulations to all the other winners! I was so happy to post and see my icon pop up, but I have to give all the tribute to the camera and the plant, they were both excellant and made the best of my attempts. I LOVE the anti-shake feature.
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03-04-2009, 11:59 AM
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Hello everyone !I just saw, that i am a Novice-Winner for February and i am really shocked - but in a very positive way. I just couldn`t belive it and almost got a heartattack Thank you all for voting and especially to those, which wanted me to join the competition   ! Congratulations to all other winners of Febuary !.
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03-04-2009, 12:49 PM
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Congrats to all you winners. Great pics of great blooms.
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03-04-2009, 07:40 PM
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Ditto Kevin's comments above. Each months entries get better and better. Congratulations to all the winners.
__________________ "Never go to a doctor whose office plants have died." Erma Bombeck 1927-1996 |
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04-02-2009, 07:20 AM
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Hi all as I have talked with the Secret Judge the March photography was a very hard month to Judge as the quality of the pics and the plants presented are awesome I will also ad some comments from the secret judge as well here we go  the Best Photo for the "Novice" is 'solay' for Den. Emma Queen Red   The Best Photo for the "Intermediate" is 'Steve B' for Cymbidium devonianum   The Best Photo for the "Open" is 'jimblanford' for Dpts. Minho Princess   The Best Photo for "Species" is 'Steve B' for Cymbidium devonianum   The Best Photo for the "Floral Display" is 'Orchidementia' for Bollopetalum Midnight Blue 'Cardinal's Roost' and Paph delenatii "Arrangement in Blue and Pink #3"   The Best Photo for the "Special Effects" is 'Bird Song Farm' for "Open Wide and Say Ahhhh"   Secret Judges comments. Fred, I'd like to say to those who did not win, please don't be discouraged and please consider entering again. This month was probably the most competitive I've seen since the competition started. There are easily 10 other photos that looked like they could be from any top-quality orchid book or calendar. Here are a few that are highly commendable Bird Song Farm: http://www.orchidgeeks.com/gallery/d...p?imageid=4189 (incredibly clean and sharp focus) solay: http://www.orchidgeeks.com/forum/att...rn.-hornet.jpg (very clever angle makes for an entertaining display) the pages of a beautiful orchid coffee table book) mayres: http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m...m/IMG_2207.jpg (same, oculd be in a beautiful picture book) SteveB: http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/w...rchids/Cym.jpg (excellent use of background color to highlight color in flowers - in this case the dark maroon and the way the focus is on one flower with the others fading into the background) To all the winners excelent work congrats To all the highly commendable pics that were entered excelent work also to each "geek" that has entered the April contest please keep up the good work its great to see such beautiful orchid photos A special thank you to our Sectret Judge also a very tough job thank you all |
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04-02-2009, 08:00 AM
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Congratulations to all, but... the links don't work  |
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04-02-2009, 08:10 AM
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thanks for letting me know I will fix that they do now |
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04-02-2009, 11:40 AM
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Congrats to all the winners!
__________________ [COLOR="Blue"]Jenny~ All things beautiful do not have to be full of color to be noticed: in life that which is unnoticed has the most power. |
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04-02-2009, 11:45 AM
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Amazing phtos, congratulations to all.
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04-02-2009, 11:58 AM
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congratulations! beautiful orchids, great pictures
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04-02-2009, 01:17 PM
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Gongratulations everyone! The really were astonishing photos.
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04-02-2009, 03:17 PM
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Congratulations to everyone. The quality of the photo's just keeps getting better every month. You may all give yourselves a pat on the back. Thank you, secret Judge, for choosing my photo, I'm humbled with all you had to choose from. Al |
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04-02-2009, 04:31 PM
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while it may get siad every month i swear the pictures just keep getting better! congrats to everyone for such great shots and congrats to the winners for their exceptional photography |
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04-02-2009, 06:26 PM
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A long time ago when I first joined the AOS judging program we had to explain why we wanted to be an orchid judge. One of my reasons was because I saw it as an opportunity to share and recognize/acknowledge beauty. I think the photo comp does that too. I'm glad Fred saves the threads from all the photo comps. There like mini galleries. I'm very proud that so many members participate and that they offer up such a great variety of photos, interesting and beautiful.
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04-02-2009, 10:19 PM
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Congrats everyone on your great pictures!!!
__________________ happy growing cassie |
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04-03-2009, 12:50 AM
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It's going to be so hard picking out pics for the calendar this year.
__________________ [COLOR="Blue"]Jenny~ All things beautiful do not have to be full of color to be noticed: in life that which is unnoticed has the most power. |
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