Photo Contest, VOTE now!!!

[Matt_K]

Okay first of all, I want to thank everyone for sending thier photo's to me and taking part in this contest!! It was VERY hard to narrow it down to 10 from 50+ pictures!! We really had a hard time but I think we did a good job.. So, it's now time for you guys to vote on which pic is the best!!

All I ask is that you use the poll feature for voting and if your pic is in the 10 listed, please, keep it to yourself. Anyway, here are the pics in no particular order.

#1
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v681/ssnakessDOTcom/2.jpg

#2
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v681/ssnakessDOTcom/4.jpg

#3
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v681/ssnakessDOTcom/18.jpg

#4
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v681/ssnakessDOTcom/24.jpg

#5
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v681/ssnakessDOTcom/28.jpg

#6
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v681/ssnakessDOTcom/34.jpg

#7
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/raindog314159/Dragon2.jpg

#8
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v681/ssnakessDOTcom/39.jpg

#9
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v681/ssnakessDOTcom/51.jpg

#10
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v681/ssnakessDOTcom/55.jpg

[CDN-Cresties]

Great photos. It was difficult to choose which is best.

[CORN_SNAKE91]

I picked the one with the herp in the picture :p

[clint545]

Wicked pics everyone!!!! It was very hard to choose:)

[BOAS_N_PYTHONS]

Yup beautiful pics and animals indeed.

Some of the real close up freaked me out once they loaded up, that monitor did a good one on me, :D

Tony

[BornboreD]

I can't decide!!!! They're all great! :)

I'll have to ponder my decision some more, but whatever animals are my fav, will probably influence the decision. I know I should be judging the photo, but like I said..........They're all spectacular!!!

Colin

[Minnow]

When will the winner be announced?
The suspense is killing me!
All the pics are awesome.
Carol

[Matt_K]

Voting will close on the 28th of the month. This way it ensures that everyone will have a chance to vote.

-Matt

[justinO]

every photo is Excellent.

Best of luck to everyone who entered!

Thanks again to the mods for making this possible.

cheers,
Justin

[doenoe]

Those are some awesome pics :D

[Linds]

Originally posted by BornboreD
I can't decide!!!! They're all great! :)


Oh man... you think it's hard for you to choose just one out of ten... it was sooooo hard for us to choose just ten out of the oodles of pics we got... they were all amazing! Good luck making up your mind... lol... if you're anything like me, you'll definitely need it! :p :o

[Bristen]

Insane pictures everyone!! Those pictures are great!! I like the bloody hand lol! Looks like that snake was not in the greatest mood was it??

Excellent stuff, thanks to all the mods :)

Bristen.

[Scales Zoo]

Really like the frog, the frilled, and the bearded dragon.

I think the bearded dragon is the most underated picture going right now, it is a very good picture, but maybe beardy pics have won too many contests in the past or something. As far as quality goes, that should be in the top 3 for sure.

Ryan

[Bristen]

Originally posted by Scales Zoo
Really like the frog, the frilled, and the bearded dragon.

I think the bearded dragon is the most underated picture going right now, it is a very good picture, but maybe beardy pics have won too many contests in the past or something. As far as quality goes, that should be in the top 3 for sure.

Ryan

Hey Ryan, my wife insisted that I second your comment about the bearded dragon! She really likes that one too :)

Bristen.

[beardiefan]

Sorry not ONE of these entries deserve to win, they ALL do ! Win, lose or draw... who ever took these pictures did a great job.

[Dark_Angel_25]

I agree, the photos are spectacular....
Great job guys!

[joey]

they're all excellent shots! nice job everyone!

[Rikki]

Wow, stunning photos! It was a hard choice, amazing herps everyone! :)

[Dragoon]

Yes, very nice photos to all!

Since it is a photo contest, and not a popularity contest...
I tried to pick the best composed shot. Cameras these days are so good, it is really up to subtle things like lighting and composition that sets a photo apart from ones that could be taken by anyone holding an expensive camera.

The beardie is excellent for the clarity and radience of it...

I chose the frog as best. With the natural setting and sunlight, its like we are taking a sneak peak at its private world...
To whomever took that one, I really enjoyed it!
D.

[HeatherRose]

I agree one hundred percent with Dragoon. I chose the frog as well, a long time ago :p

[Matt_K]

I too am guilty of voting for the Frog.. :D

-Matt

[Stav.T]

Cool Post Matt ;)

The ratler got my vote .

Stav

[RB420]

what type of snake is that in numbr #6

[Paleosuchus]

I also agree with Dragoon. Although one thing i thought of is how hard it would be to get these individual photographs. The frilled, frog and the crot all appealed to me as the 'hardest' shots. Then i took into consideration on Dragoons points and chose the rattler.

[Scales Zoo]

I too, voted for the rattlesnake because it was a more dangerous photo than the frog, or bearded dragon, or the frilled.

Danger Danger Danger :) hehe

Ryan

[Manitoban Herps]

I voted for the frog, it was the best shot..obviously :p

[Classic]

The frog is just to natural for me. To get that close and for the lighting to be so perfect. That is an acomplishment in itself.

#2 is the best.

Brian
HighWaterHerps

[Bristen]

now that the poll is over can we know what the prize was?

Congrats to the winner!!

Bristen.

[Brent Strande]

Originally posted by montie420
what type of snake is that in numbr #6

A coachwhip I believe...

[Matt_K]

Sorry for taking so long to get to this, but I'd like to say Congrats to Raindog for winning this contest! That was a great pic!!!

A PM has been sent to you with a request for your shipping address so that your prize can be sent out.. If you wish to let everyone know what it was when you recieve it, that's your choice! :D

-Matt

[justinO]

Congratulations Raindog! It was a fun contest.

Thanks again Matt and to the rest of the Mod team! I hope we have another contest soon.

Cheers,
Justin

[doenoe]

Congrats Raindog, that was an awesome pic.
And thanks mods, for setting up the contest :)
Greetz Daan

[Scales Zoo]

Congrats Raindog, I knew the contest was won when I saw your picture - please don't enter the contest next time :)

Ryan

[Asian Jon]

Congrats Raindog. Have fun with your prizes :D

[Matt_K]

Originally posted by Asian Jon
Congrats Raindog. Have fun with your prizes :D

Prize(s)???? :p

-Matt

[CDN-Cresties]

Congrats Raindog. Enjoy whatever you get!

[Tim and Julie B]

Wait isn't that two frilled dragon pics that have won in a row. Next photo contest I am going to my friends house she has frilleds :p Congrats Raindog!!!!! TB

[Thrush]

Congratulations Raindog! The clarity in your picture is incredible.
Hey Mods, I think you may have to host these photo contests more often!! It's great :)
but next time we'll have to have a chameleon in the top ten :D
Thrush

[Raindog]

Thanks everyone,
My friend Larry deserves most of the credit though, he was the one taking abuse from the savanna a few feet away while the frilled was doing it's impression of an umbrella.:D

[Bristen]

Originally posted by Scales Zoo
Congrats Raindog, I knew the contest was won when I saw your picture - please don't enter the contest next time :)

Ryan

LOL!! hard to compete with the pros huh? ;)

Beautiful picture Raindog, and I'm sure it's not the first contest you win.. keep up the good work, and don't stop sharing your herp pictures!!

Bristen.

[Raindog]

Thanks Bristen but I'm not a pro, more like a dedicated amateur.

[Bristen]

Originally posted by Raindog
Thanks Bristen but I'm not a pro, more like a dedicated amateur.

I've seen you're stuff and you could of fooled me LOL! Great stuff :)

Later,
Bristen.

[susan]

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