
2006 TalkFlyFishing.com Photo Contest
It's that time of year again, time for the 2nd annual TFF PHOTO CONTEST. We are still working on the list of prizes for the event and we will keep everyone informed on what prizes we secure. The submission deadline is
November 1st, 2006.
Same rules as last year's contest so see below for details.
If you are on the water fishing or even just nature walking you could take a picture that could win you a great prize. Here are the rules......
1. There are 3 categories for this contest:
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Fish (which may include images of people holding or releasing fish, fish close-ups, etc….)
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Action (including action shots, casting, and atmospheric photos with people.)
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Nature (including insects, scenery, flies or anything else found in or around water; however- no people.)
2. The contest is open to all TFF, FTF & RBF members(
click here to register for a free membership, one registration gives access to all three sites). Each member may make 1 entry per category.
3. Photos must be taken between November 1st, 2005 and November 1st, 2006.
4. The entrant MUST be the original photographer. Absolutely no duplication or plagiarism will be tolerated. In other words - if you didn't take the picture yourself, please don't submit it.
5. Images must be in black and white, or color without any digital enhancements with the exception of brightness, contrast or color adjustments. Please, no digital rendering or modifications.
6. Submitted images must not have been sold or previously published.
7. By submitting the image(s) into the contest, the photographer warrants and authorizes talkflyfishing.com/flytyingforum.com/rodbuildingforum.com permission to display entries/images publicly without financial renumeration/re-imbursement.
Click Here to register for a free membership(required to enter the contest)
Click Here to upload your submissions
2005 Photo Contest Gallery
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GLOBE PEQUOT ( THE LYONS PRESS, FALCON), November 1997
Binding Type: Hardcover
Retail Price: $16.95 at the Hatches Store
ISBN: 1-55821-067-9
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