Third Place

[Harryb]

Hi you'll,

One of my pics won 3rd place and $100 in the Alligator Farm photo contest.


http://behret.smugmug.com/photos/24749111-L.jpg

[Ann McRae]

Congrats Harry - that is a great shot. Surprised it only took third, frankly!


ann

[Annabella]

Hi you'll,

One of my pics won 3rd place and $100 in the Alligator Farm photo contest.


Congratulations...Great shot, It would be 1st place in my world! :clap :clap :clap :clap

[Angelo]

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[Phil U.]

Hey Harry - Congrats! If that was relegated to third, the first two must have been unbelieveable. :clap :clap :clap

[ginger_55]

Wonderful shot, Harry! Congrats. Spend the money wisely and carefully,:rofl .

I love those chicks, I still have some around, only now they are vicious.
Yours is a particularly good shot.

ginger

[theroo]

Great shot Harry, Love your pics:clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :thumb :thumb :thumb

[Trish323]

WTG:thumb :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap have they posted them yet?

It was worth it wasn't it!!!!

[Andy]

harry,

can i borrow $100? :lol3

[Harryb]

Congrats Harry - that is a great shot. Surprised it only took third, frankly!


ann
Thanks Ann. I was hoping it would do better but the competition is really rough in this contest. Lots of local pros enter it. This is the first time I've ever won any $ with one of my pics so I'm happy.

[Harryb]

Congratulations...Great shot, It would be 1st place in my world! :clap :clap :clap :clap
Thanks Annabella.

[Harryb]

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Thanks Angelo

[Harryb]

Hey Harry - Congrats! If that was relegated to third, the first two must have been unbelieveable. :clap :clap :clap
Hey Phil. I haven't seen the winners but if they are up to the standards of the past years winners they are fantatsic.

[Harryb]

Wonderful shot, Harry! Congrats. Spend the money wisely and carefully,:rofl .

I love those chicks, I still have some around, only now they are vicious.
Yours is a particularly good shot.

ginger
Thanks Ginger. The money is spent already as I have just upgraded my tripod.

[Harryb]

Great shot Harry, Love your pics:clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :thumb :thumb :thumb
Thanks and I'm glad you enjoy my work.

[Harryb]

WTG:thumb :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap have they posted them yet?

It was worth it wasn't it!!!!
The winners have been posted at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/birdrookery/

the overall winner was this pic by Paul Pfau

http://www.pbase.com/paulyoly/image/41377921.jpg

[Harryb]

harry,

can i borrow $100? :lol3
Sorry I just spent it and a bit more on my new tripod setup. :uhoh

[ginger_55]

I'll bet that winning photographer was pleased when he saw that both birds were in focus, etc. Turned the right way and "caught".

good photo.

ginger

You have to join to see the photos: to do anything.:uhoh

[BigAl]

Well done Harry! :clap

I must admit the winner is a good capture, but I think your BIFs are much sharper!!

regards
alan

[bfjr]

The winners have been posted at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/birdrookery/

the overall winner was this pic by Paul Pfau

http://www.pbase.com/paulyoly/image/41377921.jpg

1st WTG Harry and Congrats of course :thumb

but I'm sorry if that shot is the winner somebody needs to get there eyes checked !!!!! :wxwax. No and it's not cause I'm on your team!!
The winning shot is good no doubt but Ho Hum (maybe cause I see so many great ones here).
You've culled better shots then that.......I did a little a test .......Laura come here and tell me which of these shots you like (didn't tell her anything else) and she picked yours right off, why I asked?
The baby shot is crisp, the eyes jump out at you, the other one looks OOF and I can't see the eyes that well, and it looks kinda bland!!! Then I told her the deal, she said you must be kidding :D

Just our 2 cents Boss
and no I haven't found any Osprey :wxwax :D

[Steve Cavigliano]

Harry,

First of all, congratulations :super Secondly, you was robbed......lol Paul's pic captured some nice action, but not only doesn't it do much for me, it looks to be a bit OE on the neck and wings :dunno IMHO, your shot is more interesting/entertaining and much better technically.

I'm thinking with your new Wimberly and 500mm lens, you'll kick some serious bird butt next year :lol

Steve

[Seamus]

Congrats Harry but you should have won, your pic is much better, the winner is oe and soft.


Shay.

[Harryb]

Ben, Alan & Shay,

Thanks for your kind words and support. I think my shot is better too. Then, of course, we have to realize that there are a lot of photographers who didn't even get 3rd place who are looking at my shot and saying "I don't believe it!!! My shots are much better than that lousy egret chick shot"!

The judge for this year's competition was a reptologist and not a photographer as in years past. I have won a few competitions and lost many more. I have learned not to be impacted either way by their outcomes. I will take the $ though. If I get another 48 3rd places I'll be able to pay off my 500mm lens. :rofl

[John Mueller]

Harry,1st place in my book:thumb

[jwear]

welll you are always first place here :thumb :clap but we do not pay $:rolleyes

[Harryb]

Harry,

First of all, congratulations :super Secondly, you was robbed......lol Paul's pic captured some nice action, but not only doesn't it do much for me, it looks to be a bit OE on the neck and wings :dunno IMHO, your shot is more interesting/entertaining and much better technically.

I'm thinking with your new Wimberly and 500mm lens, you'll kick some serious bird butt next year :lol

Steve
Thanks Steve. The Wimberly and my new tripod arrives today. I'm gonna have to go out and do some serious shooting over the weekend before I'm laid up for the next two weeks.

[Harryb]

Harry,1st place in my book:thumb
Thanks John

[Harryb]

welll you are always first place here :thumb :clap but we do not pay $:rolleyes
Thanks Jeff and lets reconsider this $ stuff. I have the 500mm lens and my new tripod to pay off.

[tmlphoto]

Congrats Harry. Great shot.

[Harryb]

Congrats Harry. Great shot.
Thanks Tom

[davev]

Congrats Harry. I think you entered a fine pic, and there is nothing wrong with
3rd place. Great job.

[ehughes]

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Congrats Harry

[Harryb]

Congrats Harry. I think you entered a fine pic, and there is nothing wrong with
3rd place. Great job.
Thanks Dave. I'm very happy with 3rd place and I'm even happier with the $100.

[jwear]

Thanks Jeff and lets reconsider this $ stuff. I have the 500mm lens and my new tripod to pay off.:cry :cry :cry :cry :cry :cry :cry :cry :cry :cry :rofl

[Harryb]

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Congrats Harry
Thanks Ed.