Help me, Junior, I need to spread the word. And the word is: The Shoot Off is still ON!
This is a reminder that The 2012 Dark Globe February Shoot Off is still ON but ends THIS Friday (2/10/12). Click here to get all the details.
Some great photos have already been submitted, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t more out there waiting to be enjoyed. I just want all you people who are so creative behind the lens to show your artistry and get recognized.
Since I’m a judge, I can’t submit any of my stultifying…stunning photography in the contest, so I thought I would show you some of my recent “work” to both inspire you and assure you that your photographic talents are, indeed, a gift–one that passed some of us over.
I just wanted a nice picture of Scrappy after I brushed him. Scrappy doesn't like to be brushed. Can you tell?
That's me trying to be "artsy" with my camera. I still don't understand when to use flash and mirrors. I also don't understand why my right boob is back-lit. I haven't worn an electrified, blinking bra in years...
Just to refresh your memories, here are the basics of the contest (again, go here to get ALL the details):
- Submissions began on 2/1/12 at Dark Globe’s site and end FRIDAY 2/10/12.
- There are three categories (themes) for submissions: Hope, People at Work, and Broken. You can submit one (1) photo per category.
- Judges can’t enter the contest. (See above, if you’re a glutton for punishment.)
- You can submit to more than one category (meaning two or three), but you can only win in one category (meaning one), thus spreading the awards out.
- All three winners will be announced on 2/15/12 after we judges have dueled…deliberated and decided. Each winner will receive bragging rights and a fancy graphic to paste proudly on her/his site.
- A 4th category of winner was created: Reader’s Choice Award. Anyone can go to Dark Globe’s site and vote for her/his favorite photo from any of the 3 categories.
PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE spread this post around to everyone you know who might want to enter this contest or who might know someone who might want to enter this contest.
But wait! If you act now, you can vote for your favorite photo of all the submissions. Power to the people!
Lorna's Voice 
Feb 08, 2012 @ 08:30:15
Wonderful! I’m looking forward to the judging process…It will be difficult, but fun!
Feb 07, 2012 @ 16:31:48
ohhhhh awesome, I don’t know how I missed this before! I am so excited! I submitted a pic, yay! Now we wait… lol. 🙂
Feb 07, 2012 @ 09:53:58
🙂
Feb 07, 2012 @ 09:53:37
I agree that it’s going to be tough to vote. I hope it doesn’t come down to a duel. I might hurt myself. I’m not good around sharp, pointy things!
Feb 07, 2012 @ 03:05:27
Lorna, I was just looking at some of the pictures, and we’re going to have a tough time voting on winners. They are all fantastic!
Feb 06, 2012 @ 19:35:20
Never occurred to me – you’re right, that would be creepy!
Feb 06, 2012 @ 16:10:32
I’m glad you’re going to enter the contest.
As for any intention on my part with either photo I posted, you’re giving me way too much credit. I’m always surprised when I look at a photo I’ve taken. Sometimes it comes out as what I was aiming for, and sometimes it comes out like what I showed in this post! 🙂
Lest there be any confusion, I can’t move my eyebrows independently, so what makes you think for a second I can “wink” one boob and not the other. I may be talented, but not in that way. 😉 (Oh did I just put a winking emoticon in there? Bad choice…)
Feb 06, 2012 @ 11:39:03
Award time for you Lorna!
Feb 06, 2012 @ 10:31:33
OK, well I brought my camera with me to work today and will do so this week in search of a shot or two. If only I can sneak out for a few hours now…
I kind of like the mirror shot. Your comment is priceless – and personally, I think you were just winking at us in a very different way…
Feb 06, 2012 @ 09:50:46
If they had a “Pathetic” category, I would have very mixed emotions… 😉
Feb 06, 2012 @ 09:50:09
Thanks! Just trying to drum up more entries!
Feb 06, 2012 @ 09:48:32
No, Pam, you have all week! I’ll contact you at your site.
Feb 06, 2012 @ 09:47:53
Never thought of Meme coming back to haunt my chest… Now that’s just creepy! 🙂
Feb 06, 2012 @ 09:47:02
Don’t tell me. Trying to influence a judge is serious business. I’d hate for us to both end up in the blogger slammer. They could take away our high speed internet!
Feb 06, 2012 @ 04:21:00
Readers/Viewers’ Choice: So far so a clear winner in each category. Objectively (!) there is ONE who should win in two categories – bugger. Can I tell you, or would you be accused of “judging under the influence”?
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Feb 06, 2012 @ 02:18:27
Scrappy sticking his tongue out at ya … very cute!
The blue light on your chest in this “mirrored self-portrait” reminds me of the blue light on your tv – remember? Enjoy the judging … cheers catchul8r molly
Feb 06, 2012 @ 02:13:20
Shoot, just missed the photography deadline. Next time I’ll definitely be in, though. Thanks for letting me know about the photo competition! Xoxo Pam
Feb 05, 2012 @ 21:13:58
I want a bra like yours. Fess up, Lorna. Where did you get it? I want to have it on when the next smart padoobie says to me on a cold day, “Your lights are on.”
Feb 05, 2012 @ 20:03:51
lol, you are hilarious
Great Post, and Thanks
DarkJade-
Feb 05, 2012 @ 18:14:54
Checked out the submissions on the Dark Globe page. I suggest you not enter the flash/mirrors photo though maybe the Hope category would work. 😉 just kidding.