Weekly Photo Contest, August 15th - 22nd 2018: Pets

[Alexander.Of.Oz]

I can't believe that they haven't been done for over a year and a half now as a theme for this, so we're well overdue for a feast of extravagant, playful, cute, magnificent, bizarre and otherwise pets.

I would dearly love to see some unusual pets or pets doing the unusual in this round! Thinking hats on peoples.

As per normal...

• The photographs must be of your own creation.

• Explore, get creative and have fun with it.

• You may only submit one photo per weekly contest round.

• Please do not comment on any photos until after the judging has taken place.

• The contest runs for one week, starting NOW!

• At the end of the week, The Judge (last week's Winner) will choose a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place photo, providing as much feedback as they possibly can.

• If the Judge is unable to complete the selection within 48 hours of the deadline for close, then a vote will be carried out to select a winner. This will be based on the number of "likes" each image has. In the event of a draw, the second place winner from the previous week will choose the tiebreaker.

• The 1st place Winner will start a new thread with the topic/theme of their choice, and act as the Judge for that contest. (Winner has 48 hours to create new theme, after that it defers to 2nd place).

• Winners please update the Weekly Photo Contest Master thread

https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/weekly-photo-contest-master-list-2015-tbd.1945331/

 

[MBAir2010]

Kazaara Jax window by expo bill, on Flickr

cani disalbe votes? i just want people to see this photo and partake here without the competition.

 

[deep diver]

I was shooting in the woods behind my house. My cat followed the entire time. She was guarding me. Something rustled behind me and she immediately went on the prowl.

 

[MBAir2010]

I know I have learned a lot when I have judged because I am pushed to consider the images in ways I would not have done otherwise.

too late to judge my photo, because the shot is already taken!

 

[Clix Pix]

I don't have any pets -- haven't for a long time now -- but one of my favorite shots is this one I took a while ago of a neighbor's dog, Lily, as she was peering between the white-painted slats of the deck railing:

 

[deep diver]

Kazaara Jax window by expo bill, on Flickr

cani disalbe votes? i just want people to see this photo and partake here without the competition.

We are all about having fun and learning. This is much more a very friendly challenge than a contest. You can certainly opt out of the judging if you want. I know I have learned a lot when I have judged because I am pushed to consider the images in ways I would not have done otherwise.

Welcome to our group. Relax. Take pictures. Most of all, have fun.

 

[MBAir2010]

You can certainly opt out of the judging if you want..

it's not the judging aspect, i just feel like winning is not fair and just subjective, and wining is an empty feeling that is not productive.
while racing bicycles i would relax an let others catch up when in the lead, and finish after them.
when team members questioned that, i blamed these fake hemorrhoids i never had.
i don't believe every kids should get a medal for showing up, but think the playoffs belittles a lil'league season.
i don't think these cats would care about the results.

 

[deep diver]

it's not the judging aspect, i just feel like winning is not fair and just subjective, and wining is an empty feeling that is not productive.
while racing bicycles i would relax an let others catch up when in the lead, and finish after them.
when team members questioned that, i blamed these fake hemorrhoids i never had.
i don't believe every kids should get a medal for showing up, but think the playoffs belittles a lil'league season.
i don't think these cats would care about the results.

It's all good. We look forward to seeing your posts.

BTW: Winning only gets you two things: 1) Bragging rights, and 2) the headache of judging the following week. A lot of us aspire to get second place.

 

[Susurs]

Sara the Dog

 

[malofx]

Molly!

Taken with a ring soft box.

 

[tizeye]

Curious cat spied by 15 m/o grandson who was equally curious. We were at a sidewalk café in the same courtyard awaiting dinner when the interaction occurred.

 

[Darmok N Jalad]

An old shot, but I always liked it.

 

[The Bad Guy]

Bosley's been busy.

 

[stillcrazyman]

@The Bad Guy - Bosley is a lucky dog!

My Duncan.

 

[yey365]

Lulu on her walk.

View attachment 776310

 

[Donka]

Looks like she is sporting a couple of fangs!

 

[CK Williams]

Emily in action (SOTC image)

 

[oblomow]

 

[Apple fanboy]

We don't have any pets. Does a bee in my garden count?

_DSC0641 by apple fanboy1, on Flickr

 

[MBAir2010]

We don't have any pets. Does a bee in my garden count?

_DSC0641 by apple fanboy1, on Flickr

since the theme is plural, you need one more bee.
and rats do count!

 

[deep diver]

We don't have any pets. Does a bee in my garden count?

_DSC0641 by apple fanboy1, on Flickr

It's your garden. Once you feed them, they don't go away. Isn't that what a pet is all about?: You fed it. It owns you.

 

[deep diver]

Alex. I'm looking at these images and feeling your pain. We are all supporting you. You will make it through the judging ordeal, and come out on the other end stronger for the effort.

 

[cogi0490]

DSC06731 by Chris Roth, auf Flickr

 

[Alexander.Of.Oz]

Sorry folks, I ran out of time to get to this yesterday!

So here's the pointy end of the stick, based on what I said in the initial description for this round...

I would dearly love to see some unusual pets or pets doing the unusual in this round! Thinking hats on peoples.

3rd - @cogi0490 - Perfectly timed to make the usual yawn seem really interesting. Something I do at the zoo with the big cats there, to make them look like they are being menacing.
2nd - @The Bad Guy - What a stunning model Bosley is! I particularly loved the yawn caught in motion in the second from the left one up top!
1st - @oblomow - I can't get over the fact that there's a collar on that thing! Now that's an unusual pet.

So, over to you, @oblomow for the next round!

 

[oblomow]

Sorry folks, I ran out of time to get to this yesterday!

So here's the pointy end of the stick, based on what I said in the initial description for this round...



3rd - @cogi0490 - Perfectly timed to make the usual yawn seem really interesting. Something I do at the zoo with the big cats there, to make them look like they are being menacing.
2nd - @The Bad Guy - What a stunning model Bosley is! I particularly loved the yawn caught in motion in the second from the left one up top!
1st - @oblomow - I can't get over the fact that there's a collar on that thing! Now that's an unusual pet.

So, over to you, @oblomow for the next round!

bbbbubut. thank you! I will post a new contest shortly.