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Old 08-10-2008, 03:27 PM
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Now if my orchid will just cooperate and open its buds for me!! I could maybe get a pic!!
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Thanks Jasen and Dave,
As it turns out, one of my favorite pics this year (I actually just took it) is a species, Trichoglottis brachiata. I'm trimming it down to official size now before submitting it, 11.5 x 9 inches at 200 dpi.
I'm kind of excited...it's my first official contest entry on OB!
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Old 08-10-2008, 03:42 PM
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Thanks Jasen and Dave,
As it turns out, one of my favorite pics this year (I actually just took it) is a species, Trichoglottis brachiata. I'm trimming it down to official size now before submitting it, 11.5 x 9 inches at 200 dpi.
I'm kind of excited...it's my first official contest entry on OB!
David, don't size it let Marty do it. You can send full size via email.
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Now if my orchid will just cooperate and open its buds for me!! I could maybe get a pic!!
Luckily you have till the 24th.
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Yes, Dave, I'm counting on those last few days... it *should* be open by then!!
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Camera and background are ready and waiting. Now, if I can just get my orchid to say "cheese!"

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Lets see them photos ... submissions are slowing down, we need more amazing photos people
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Sorry Marty...I'm sitting here with hoping that one I'm waiting for blooms soon!
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There are some amazing photos submitted already...this will be an awesome calendar, I already see it ! We just need to make the competion a bit stiffer
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