2009 Calendar Finalists - VOTE NOW - Page 10 - Orchid Board

cb977 · #1 09-04-2008, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Ross

That's what makes me disappointed. There have been some really worthy images posted here that couldn't make the cut simply becasue the poster had no clue how to upsize. This thing gets better every year (IMO) and maybe next year we'll have some newbies win the top spots (that's my dream

) I personally would like to see lots of participation. Now can we get 2 images per month?

We do have a fine mix of newbies and "regulars" in this year's calendar. Lots of us just know how to point and shoot...we're not photographers, we're orchid lovers

Ross · #2 09-04-2008, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by cb977

we're not photographers, we're orchid lovers

That's my point (and shoot

) I think. Yes we have lots of members with really neat orchids and pretty decent photos. I've seen lots of really nice photos over the last year and I wouldn't want the job of narrowing down the list, so to speak. It's too long a list

. I really look forward to the 2009 calendar. As the membership grows, so does the choice of photos. That's a good thing, methinks!

quiltergal · #3 09-04-2008, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Ross

That's what makes me disappointed. There have been some really worthy images posted here that couldn't make the cut simply becasue the poster had no clue how to upsize. This thing gets better every year (IMO) and maybe next year we'll have some newbies win the top spots (that's my dream

) I personally would like to see lots of participation. Now can we get 2 images per month?

That's exactly what happened to me Ross. I had some nice pics of more interesting orchids but the res. was too low. The pic I submitted was OK but the flower wasn't one of my cooler ones, but it was the only one in bloom at the time. Next year I'll be better prepared.

morelia · #4 09-04-2008, 04:25 PM

thanks to everybody who participated

and thanks to everybody who voted for the mine

thanks a lot

camille1585 · #5 09-04-2008, 04:38 PM

There are some super nice pictures again this year!

I can't wait to order a calendar!
And from now on I will be sure to take my orchid pictures in the required resolution (which my poor camera just barely can do) so that next year I can actually submit something.

dmc · #6 09-04-2008, 04:46 PM

Okay, I am ready to order. Is it ready yet!!!

I kick my self for not getting last years calendar, so I am not going to let that happen again. Fantasic photos from all.

Diane

flhiker · #7 09-04-2008, 04:46 PM

Congrats Everyone. Well deserved. Do we have to wait till the calendar comes out to find out who the people are behind the lens? This will be a spectacular calendar. I will need 2 when available

gixrj18 · #8 09-04-2008, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by flhiker

Congrats Everyone. Well deserved. Do we have to wait till the calendar comes out to find out who the people are behind the lens? This will be a spectacular calendar. I will need 2 when available

I'm # 20!

camille1585 · #9 09-04-2008, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by gixrj18

I'm # 20!

I think your picture was one of the ones I voted for. It's a really nice orchid!

gixrj18 · #10 09-04-2008, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by camille1585

I think your picture was one of the ones I voted for. It's a really nice orchid!

Thank You! It barely made it, the flower opened the day before the deadline! The second one just opened today. I actually had to coax that flower open for the picture...I ended up breaking a petal by the time all was said and done

....but I got the shot first. So I can't really say "No 'chids were hurt in the filming of this calendar!" Oh well, it became a pollen donor for a cross I made....so it wasn't all for nothing. Thanks to all who voted for me!