OKay so now I have TWO contests running at the moment. One over at my club *Oregon-Artists and one here. In celebration of my new Macro lens, I have decided to hold a Macro Photography Contest.

This contest will be open from Today *April 16* until June 1st!

***NOTE*** Just send your entries in a note with "contest" in the subject line.. make sure you specify which category each entry needs to be placed in. Macro or Close-Up. Your entries do NOT have to be new but I always encourage new works because I like to see new things.

There will be two categories, True Macro, and Close-Up.

There will be one winner from each category, one people's choice winner, and one over all winner. Honorable mentions will also be featured.

***NOTE***
You may enter THREE pieces. Please make sure you note me with the thumbs and the category!!

I am allowing both Macro and Close-Up so be sure your entries state which category. If you don't, I will put it where ever I think it fits. Entries for True Macro MUST FIT THE CRITERIA!! 1:1 or larger... Please visit the lovely 's macro FAQ Journal >>> [link] if you need to brush up on the specifics of macro photography.

Prizes? Thats where I need YOUR help!!
I will be providing some subs and features, but if this is going to turn into as big a competition as I would like, I need your help!! If you would like to donate prizes, please send me a note. All contributors will be featured in a permanent "Supporters" Journal Section. You can donate anything you want, from a feature to a subscription or gift art... Lots of prizes means more participation!! I really don't want this Contest to flop!!

Prizes So far, include:

Overall Winner:
3month sub provided by myself.
3month sub provided by the wonderful ^KevLewis
Feature in Winner's Journal and Article
Feature by =Danelaw
A print up to AU$30 from =Krezmo 's Gallery
A DevWear T-shirt from =mandapix



Close-Up Winner:
3 month sub provided by myself.
Feature in Winner's Journal and Article.
Feature by =Danelaw
A Print Shop Mug from =mandapix
1 month sub from =ladyface


Macro Winner:
3month sub provided by myself.
Feature in Winner's Journal and Article.
Feature by =Danelaw
A print shop Mug from =mandapix
1 month sub from =ladyface


People's Choice Winner:
6month Sub provided by ^KevLewis
Feature in Winner's Journal and Article.
Feature by =Danelaw
1 month sub from =ladyface


Also...
Journal Feature for all winners from
Feature for the winners at and
Journal Feature for the winners from





****NOTE****

THERE HAVE BEEN SO MANY ENTRIES IN THE LAST COUPLE DAYS THAT i SIMPLY CANNOT KEEP UP . sO IF YOU DON'T SEE YOUR ENTRIES POSTED RIGHT AWAY, FEAR NOT... I WILL GET TO THEM SOON. EVERYTHING IS POSTED IN THE ORDER I RECEIVE IT.






I have never in my life been so happy or felt more loved as I have this year. I can only hope that Next year if just as Grand if not more so!






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