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Old 05-01-2008, 11:47 PM
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May Photography Contest

The Comp Guidelines Please Read The Guidelines.
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1) The photo comp is open to all members.

2) Three Photos Only Per member, please include plant names.

3) Indicate your level of photographic experience/expertise. Choose one of the three levels as described below:
3a) Novice: point-and-shoot experience only, has had camera less than 3 years, no photography classes
3b) Intermediate: beyond basic point-n-shoot, has possibly had camera for 3-5 years, considers lighting, composition, has possibly had 1 or 2 classes on photography basics
3c) Open: For experienced armature's, photography hobbyists, and professional photographers - way beyond basic point-n-shoot, photography may be a hobby, carefully considers lighting and composition, probably more than 5 years experience, has possibly had classes beyond basic photography, includes one who has been paid for their photographic expertise

4) All Non Photo Entries Will Be Deleted.
4a) Photos of own orchids are to be entered only
4b)This is a fun competition to help people improve their photography skills, and not to be taken too seriously.

All comp pics entered are viewed by a professional as well as the judges.

If there is any chance that the images look like they have been taken by a professional and above the standard expected of that entrant then there will be a "please explain" as to how they obtained that image photographically.

4c) Once a member wins first prize in the Novice or Intermediate category,s 3 Times they must move up to the next level.


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5) List of Awards

5a) Best Photo ** Novice
5b) Best Photo ** Intermediate
5c) Best Photo ** Open
5d) Best Photo ** Orchid Species
5e) Best Photo ** Best Floral Display or Floral Art
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Old 05-05-2008, 02:18 AM
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Phal Magic Kiss Blooms that were broken off inflorescence
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Old 05-06-2008, 05:45 AM
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Psychopsis Kalihi ''Big''
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Old 05-07-2008, 10:33 PM
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OOOps- I can't delete this... Enter again under intermediate..-
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Old 05-10-2008, 12:50 PM
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Maxillaria tenuifolia
This has the nicest scent... thought to put it up as they are not so common.
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Old 05-10-2008, 03:38 PM
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Dracula polyphemus "angel" AM/AOS

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This one lives in my bathroom. I had to take a lot of baths to encourage the bud to open!

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Entry for the May photo competition, species section. Peter T
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Old 05-19-2008, 06:46 AM
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Old 05-19-2008, 01:53 PM
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Please enter this guy under intermediate.

This is a great flower and there is more on the way!

Make sure to check out the red fuzz at the top of the column and the pink fuzz in the "armpits" under the petals.
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Old 05-19-2008, 02:13 PM
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you put colour in my life

OK, I got everything wrong until now, let's hope this one's wright.
Paph. Gina Short, from an "intermediate" (sort of...)
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Burr Stefan Isler 'Dos Pinhos'




edit ... tried to enter the larger of the two images I put in the Gallery; has better detail

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NOID Phal.



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Blc. Chia Lin 'new City" AM/AOS (or what ever its called at the moment)



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