3rd place: no. 33 by [BinaryPhoenix]
2nd place: no. 10 by [Viking]
1st place: no. 29 by [Kuruni]
host's favourite: no. 39 by [Mirime]

Congrats!
Bird Photo Badges

2008-10-01 [Triola]: Hmmmm, bird. I'll see what I can do!

2008-10-01 [Linderel]: ^___^

2008-10-01 [Iuna]: this sounds fun! love to give it a try ^^ :)

2008-10-01 [sequeena_rae]: Dude :D

2008-10-01 [Linderel]: Aye? :o

2008-10-01 [sequeena_rae]: awesome!

2008-10-01 [Viking]: *must end slackerness and enter contest*

2008-10-01 [Jitter]: I have no clue what kind of birds those are apart from the goose :P

2008-10-01 [moira hawthorne]: the first ones arejust normal seagulls... the second is a common barn goose... the 3rd is trickey... looks like a exotic duck or loon... very pretty bird tho... some kindda diving bird by the look of it

2008-10-01 [Linderel]: Oh my, this kicked off fast :D

2008-10-01 [Chimes]: Can it be something we've taken before this contest was announced?

2008-10-01 [Linderel]: Sure, I don't mind. :3

2008-10-01 [Chimes]: Awesome... I shall see if I still have my picture then. :P

2008-10-01 [Mirime]: Yay! I love birds :D

2008-10-02 [moira hawthorne]: the hummingbird is very good.... you must have an excellent camera

2008-10-02 [Linderel]: Oooo! Finally! It's a [Viking]!

2008-10-02 [Jitter]: Gah. The humming bird one is amazing! I remember seeing it on MS once and clicked on it to report, supposing it was some nub who stole it from the net xD

Well done my friend :)

2008-10-02 [Viking]: Thanks =)
BTW, I use a Nikon D80, and both those shots used an 80-400mm lens.

2008-10-02 [moira hawthorne]: just been to your house... yes amazing... well my little o camera barfs half the time... I love natural light... even artificial light anything but flash but my camera seem always half starved for light... there two food related metaphors... my camera sounds like it is Bulimic... Im so glad its digital b/c Id never be able to afford the film to get one decent shot...

2008-10-02 [Chimes]: *is jealous of your D80* I have a D40. :]Nikon's are love. <3

Awwwh

2008-10-06 [FamousPanda]: oo oo i wanna enter ^-^

2008-10-06 [Chimes]: Bah! I fail... the picture was worse than I remembered it to be. *hopes to take a new one*

2008-10-09 [FamousPanda]: no one pay attention to this anymore? lol

2008-10-09 [Tynuka-Rhytishy]: They better. << I just entered. D=

2008-10-09 [Linderel]: *does, and is glad for new entries* :3

2008-10-09 [Viking]: *still watches, too*

I especially like [FamousPanda]'s "Walking" and [Tynuka-Rhytishy]'s "Self Cleaning".

2008-10-09 [FamousPanda]: thank you [Viking] and [Tynuka-Rhytishy] said thank you too, she is here with me ^-^

2008-10-09 [moira hawthorne]: wow there some awesome photos here

2008-10-10 [Tynuka-Rhytishy]: I saw your hummingbird picture, [Viking], before I entered my pictures. I was looking through random houses and came up on yours, lol. I love the picture! ^^

I have a few photos of hummingbirds up close, but they're not as spectacular. I wish I could get one on a real flower. =o

2008-10-10 [Viking]: I've found that using the flash really helps. It brings out the color in the feathers, and allows you to use a higher shutter speed. I did get a pic of one on a flower a couple years ago, but it wasn't very good.

2008-10-10 [Tynuka-Rhytishy]: My camera's extremely slow when it comes to the flash, lol. The only place I see the hummingbirds are at [FamousPanda]'s house and lately they've slowed down their activities, so I guess I'm waiting til spring or summer to see them again, lol. His feeder's hung up in front a window, so if I use flash, you can clearly see the reflection. I wish I had some sort of curtain or something to put in front of it.

2008-10-10 [Viking]: Ah, that can be a problem. I usually sit on my patio and take pictures of them.

2008-10-10 [Tynuka-Rhytishy]: Lol, we sit in a comfy swinging chair. If I'm really into it, I sit on the stairs in front of it.

2008-10-11 [Kuramasgirl]: I might go find more. >_> I'm not really sure what I have in my files anymore. Bit sad, really.
But anyway. I love all of these entries! They're so beautiful. :3

2008-10-11 [Easterling]: I like number 16. Sunrise glory.

2008-10-12 [Tynuka-Rhytishy]: Awh. Thank you [Easterling] ^-^

2008-10-15 [Byne]: I'mma post up my photo soon as I can get to it! x3

2008-10-15 [Byne]: I know its fairly boring at the moment, what with two photos of the same breed of bird... But I do have a third one on the way! Just gotta find the file on my computer. xD

2008-10-15 [Viking]: Booby photos are never boring!

2008-10-15 [Linderel]: [Byne], please refer to rule #3. <_<

2008-10-15 [Byne]: ...Oops. x: I'll change that when I upload the third image. x____x

Sorry.

2008-10-20 [Byne]: I love the metal bird. xD

2008-10-20 [Iuna]: haha thanks Robine! =)

2008-10-20 [Viking]: *adds another vote for the metl bird =) *

2008-10-20 [Iuna]: =D thanks!

2008-10-20 [Byne]: I need to find my other birdie photo and change my URLS so I ain't breaking no rules... >___<

2008-11-17 [Tynuka-Rhytishy]: I have two questions!

Could I enter just feathers?


Could I enter this?


^^

2008-11-17 [Linderel]: I'll have to say no to both of these, I'm afraid. :P

2008-11-17 [Linderel]: Oooo, [Kuruni] got page version 42.

2008-11-17 [FamousPanda]: why cant you submit feather pictures its on a bird?

2008-11-17 [Linderel]: Well, I'd like to see the whole bird, y'know. Or at least enough of it that we can see that indeed it is a bird of some sort. The feather image would be a nice entry for a macro photo contest. :)

2008-11-17 [moira hawthorne]: well why would the metal bird be included? ...its a sculpture not a bird... at least these two are birds...

2008-11-17 [Linderel]: Uagh. Clearly I shouldn't be answering any questions without having slept first. Can't think clearly.
Okay.
I'll allow the feather image if a picture showing the bird it came from can be posted alongside it. While the metal bird is a sculpture and not a living being, it still shows a significant portion of the bird and not just a detail of it. :P

2008-11-17 [moira hawthorne]: sleep is good... answer these once you have slept

so basically it has to be an photo of a bird... whether its a real bird or not... it has to represent a bird not elements of a bird... like feathers are only part of a bird... a face of a person is recognizable as that person... but their feet arent... so someone couldnt have webbed duck feet... by a head shot like 15.[FamousPanda] Owly is ok...

just why is 2nd red owl image not acceptable?

2008-11-17 [Skydancer]: the red owl is not a photo, its a highly photoshoped image and this is a photography contest. shrugs pretty obvious.

2008-11-17 [Linderel]: Exactly.

2008-11-17 [Skydancer]: Actually I would have to see the bird from the feathers too. Its too simple to take a shot of say a hat with some feathers or a feathered detail on some item and that is not a bird either, there is no way to tell if its really a bird or not.

2008-11-17 [moira hawthorne]: well its just that its a PSfiltered photo.... its not a drawin...

and im just possin questions so that everyone knows the limitations...

2008-11-17 [Skydancer]: Nods which is good. Its sometimes hard to think about being really really clear in the rules in the beginning of a contest and someone always finds something outside what you might of considered. :D But that is the point, its Photoshopped. Its not a photo.

2008-11-17 [FamousPanda]: it is a photo just the colors have been altered

2008-11-17 [Skydancer]: When a contest says photos, that normally means straight photos. Cropped maybe or minor adjustments same as you might do in a dark room, but photos. That owl is obviously not a "photo" its a photomanipulation.

2008-11-17 [Tynuka-Rhytishy]: First of all, thank you for being so kind about answering my questions ^^ I had a feeling the owl wouldn't be accepted since it was put in photoshop. I just saw that the rules never stated anything about any photos tampered with would be disqualified. Thought I'd give it a shot and ask anyways ^^

But, if the feathers turn out to be a big problem, let me know. I have plenty of other entries I can enter ^^

2008-11-17 [Skydancer]: thats great, enter away and I think you will have better shots anyway. The idea behind a contest should be to stretch and do the very best you can. That and just have fun, never take it too seriously. :D

2008-11-17 [moira hawthorne]: specially since there isnt money involved1 lol... we are all just here to have fun

2008-11-17 [FamousPanda]: But the feathers aren't on a hat or anything like that they are from an actual peacock that she has plenty of pictures of. It's my peacock lol i have a bunch. ^-^

2008-11-17 [Skydancer]: that is besides the point. Its not a bird, its just a few feathers, and this is a contest about bird photos. Not to be picky, nor to question your honesty, but anyone can say anything on the net. :) And its still not a bird. Just the feathers from a bird. :D

2008-11-17 [FamousPanda]: but if its a bird photography contest the metal bird isn't a "bird" its a piece of metal shaped like one. would stuffed animals count? and these are all just questions. im not getting mad at anyone

2008-11-17 [Linderel]: Yes, I would accept a photo of a stuffed animal if someone would wish to submit one - as long as it showed that it's clearly a bird. The preference, of course, would still lie within real ones. :P

2008-11-17 [FamousPanda]: so is the feather one allowed as long as there is a reference photo of the actual bird up?

2008-11-17 [Linderel]: I believe that is what I said earlier.

2008-11-17 [Skydancer]: Ultimately tis two things, one the decisions of the contest holder, and two, just how nifty the photo is, be it of a real bird, a stuffed bird, a plush bird. Its the quality and originality of the photo, not the actual bird that is going to get you noticed. :D

2008-11-20 [Byne]: Wow. I missed a lot. o___o;

2008-12-01 [Byne]: [Kuruni] --> Your photos make me envious. x(

2008-12-01 [Tynuka-Rhytishy]: What type of camera do you have [Kuruni]? They make me envious too. They're so neat looking and they're just common birds. =o

2008-12-09 [Alexi Ice]: Are mine ok?

2008-12-09 [Linderel]: Yup.

2008-12-09 [Alexi Ice]: ^^ Took those at Disney..the birds later tried to kill me for a cheeto...yeah, the look innocent now...

2008-12-10 [Skydancer]: Beware the Ibis of March, for they foretell your cheesy demise. :D

2008-12-10 [moira hawthorne]: bad puns! lol

2008-12-10 [Alexi Ice]: LOL ^^

2008-12-11 [Byne]: x)

I really need to find my other bird photos. x:

2008-12-17 [Linderel]: Hoi! Closing today! (Or, more likely, tomorrow morning.) If anyone still has something to submit, better do it now.

2008-12-17 [arthemis_]: This is going to be SOOO hard! I love them all! *sigh* (Bird-freak here)

2008-12-17 [Byne]: I think I need to change/remove mine due to the breakage of a rule. x:
Unless I can get the url to change. x___x

2008-12-17 [Linderel]: [Byne]: Just upload 'em onto Elftown!

2008-12-18 [Elwyne]: Don't worry Arthemis I'm a bird freak too! I don't have a camera though or a scanner so I'm not able to join at all... (pout)

2008-12-18 [Tynuka-Rhytishy]: Aw. =[ That's sad. I'll let you borrow my camera.

2008-12-18 [Elwyne]: Thanks for the thought, but the only pictures I could take would be of my bird collection (all non living)

2008-12-18 [Tynuka-Rhytishy]: Anything with birds is allowed. =p

2008-12-18 [Elwyne]: Oh yeah! I remember, like that metal bird that was so funny up there. (I've been peeking without saying anything)

2008-12-18 [Tynuka-Rhytishy]: ^^

2008-12-18 [Elwyne]:

2008-12-18 [Linderel]: Alright, here's how it goes. I probably won't have time to set up a poll before Monday anyway, so I'm extending the deadline a few days.

2008-12-18 [Tynuka-Rhytishy]: Fine with me. =D Sorry you're so busy. <3

2008-12-18 [Byne]: I know. And hopefully I'll have time to make the changes. I've been really sick and overworked ( school and work) recently...

2008-12-25 [Linderel]: Poll's up, go vote!

2008-12-25 [Byne]: Lulz, I love how I wasn't able to make the changes. xD
Sad, neh?

2008-12-25 [Linderel]: Nawww. Better luck next time. :3 *gives cookies*

2008-12-26 [Skydancer]: Voted, and is having tea and cake! and Rum! and Chocolate! :D

2008-12-26 [Byne]: -Noms cookie happily.-
I just haven't been on ET that much. x:

2008-12-26 [Chimes]: Voted~

2008-12-26 [Alexi Ice]: Where is the voting for this one?

2008-12-26 [Skydancer]: poll is up top there, or a link to it anyway

2008-12-26 [Alexi Ice]: I found it. lol ^^ Thank you though!

2008-12-28 [Jitter]: Do you mind if I plug Birds Reference Pictures? :o

2008-12-28 [Linderel]: You already did with that question xD

2008-12-28 [Jitter]: Did I now? xD

Ah yes. That was unintended *sips coffee*

*huggle*

2008-12-28 [Linderel]: *gigglesnuggle*

2008-12-28 [Chimes]: She's on the ball! :P

2009-01-26 [Linderel]: It seems a lot of people like hummingbird photos :P
Thanks for playing, everyone! <3

2009-01-29 [Mirime]: *squee* ^__^

2009-02-04 [Kuruni]: Yay!

2009-03-16 [Linderel]: Say, if I hosted a second one, would people be up for it?

2009-03-16 [Hedda]: I hope you don't mind that I added a link at the end. Very nice photos here!

2009-03-16 [Iske]: congrats to the winners

2009-03-16 [moira hawthorne]: congrats to the winners tho i think there were many awesome photos... and the whole wiki is a winner

2009-03-16 [FamousPanda]: [Linderel] I would be up for it.

2009-03-16 [Viking]: I would probably enter again.

2009-03-16 [Linderel]:

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2009-03-17 [Tynuka-Rhytishy]: I would definitely be up for it. =D

2011-06-13 [Nioniel]: Photography for the Birds! :)