With the various feed backs that I have been getting, the Insect Photo Contest will be POSTPONED until a later date, most likely, the end of summer.
Photos that have already been submitted will have the option to re-submit or new images.
All entries should be taken within Chester County (…honor system). – Did I miss something?
As I sit here, trying to heal from another cold, I have been Flickr-ing about, and in doing so, I have noticed that my simple little picture of the small little creek near my house, has reached 1,100 views!
I think back to that day, it was the day after the first snow of the new year, and at the time, I had know idea how this capture would be received.
It just seemed such a simple capture, and simple HDR processing.
Since I posted this pictures, it has received several Flickr group awards that I am very proud to have gotten, including the following:
This capture has also allowed me to connect with many more photographers on Flickr, and share our unique visions from around the world.
Needless to say, I want to thank again all those that took the time to click on my thumbnail, and paste an award!
I am happy to announce the latest Photo Contest for the Chester County (PA) Facebook and Flickr groups!
The theme for this contest is “Insects”, and submissions are now being accepted on the following Flickr thread:
Flickr Insect Submission Thread
Submissions will be accepted till March 20, 2011 at 7:21pm EST (Spring Equinox)!
Talk about a game a patience and being in the right place at the right time.
Yesterday on Flickr, I connected with Steven Maguire, aka “The Eye of the Storm Photography“, who happens to me a native of Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania that has now moved out to Sierra Vista, AZ.
What really impressed me, was his collection of “Lighting” captures that he has taken, and if you happen to be as interested in this type of photography, I would encourage you to take a look at his collection!
During my viewing of his captures, there are several where one can see the Lighting striking the ground, which reminded me of an article I read years ago in Scientific America on Fulgurites, and ever since then I have always wanted to see one, and maybe even find one!
Well, today, in looking up info on Fulgurite, I found the “Mineralogical Research Company”, which sells them!
I can not wait til my kids are older… From what I have read, fulgurites are VERY difficult to dig out of the ground, and have to be handled very carefully!
That being said, if you are looking for a unique gift for that “someone that has everything”…
I would like to thank all those that participated in the First and hopefully Annual Downingtown, PA Flickr group Photo Contest!
When I originally posted the idea for the contest back in December, I was afraid that it was going to go no where quickly!
But we got 23 entries from 11 different members!
So without further adieu… I present the Winners!
Thanks again for participating, and another Congratulations for some wonderful images!
Thanks for Sharing!
