****2016 Summer Photo Contest - WINNERS ANNOUNCED!!! ***

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School is out, the sun is shining, garden planted, juleps consumed, and summer is ON at the Darlinboy household!

So how about a photo contest to kick off the season?

The rules..

1. Photos must be taken by OF members or immediate family only (honor system applies - most of you can be trusted - if you're not sure I'm talking about you, you're probably right馃槈)

2. Extra credit for photos that have a summer time theme

3. Photos must include at least one timepiece, prominently featured. Don't make us search for the watch - this isn't "Where's Waldo's Watch?"馃槣

4. Limit of two (2) entries per member, so make sure they're your two very best! You're welcome to edit your initial entries with a better photo, only the last two will be judged.

5. Photos must be family-friendly, as judging will be done by the Darlinboy family - Mrs. Darlinboy, me, and our two teenage sons - who have once again graciously agreed to cooperate with a minimum of eye-rolling as judging will be done on Father's Day weekend.::psy::

6. All entries must be POSTED TO THIS THREAD by Friday, June 17th at 11:59pm Eastern Standard time.

Technique and photography skills won't hurt, but in the end, winners will be selected purely & solely on our personal preferences and the decision of the judges is final.

Prizes to be awarded are pictured below - a heavy brass Omega dealer brochure holder, Omega counter top display pads, service case, and a couple of nice logo watchmaker knives. I may chuck in something else, we'll see how it goes.

Good luck everyone!



Link to the last contest winners to give you some ideas on what might constitute a winning entry...keep in mind that three of the four judges are not me - no WIS filter on their picks. 馃槈

https://omegaforums.net/threads/2015-holiday-photo-contest-winners-announced.33163/
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I'll start - 2 shots of my 61 Tudor PCG

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and

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1. Photos must be taken by OF members or immediate family only
What about photos of OF members? I think Mad Dog would win...
 
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What about photos of OF members? I think Mad Dog would win...

No, not a fair competition 馃榿
 
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hi everyone


Ok this one is currently my favorite ....

Coffee and a watch ...... Two of my favorite things !




I also made the coffee myself !

Good hunting

Bill Sohne
 
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What about photos of OF members? I think Mad Dog would win...

No, not a fair competition 馃榿

He did earn a special mention in my last contest - Special Mention - Funniest Photo Series in a 2015 Holiday Photo Contest on 惟F - @Mad Dog

Got another chuckle when I looked at it just now. 馃憤

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Friday bump! HAGW All... good time to stage some photos! 馃槈
 
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No Summer here, third day of Winter. 馃檨

But I can always dream of the day I took this, and look forward to getting back there in November.

Little Oberon Bay, Wilsons Promontory, Victoria, Australia.



Thanks to one of our forum members more adept at photo editing, I present an enhanced version for comparison and education. Changes were edits to straighten your horizon line, adjust brightness on watch face and tamp down the reflection. Thanks @trackpad 馃憤

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What an excellent idea and great initiative! I'll definitely post an entry (or two), and will be happy to reimburse shipping cost to The Netherlands when I win.

[EDIT] I mean "if", of course. If I win. Still getting the hang of the finesses of the English language 馃槜馃槈
 
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Summer means cricket.
For our American cousins it's a bit like baseball but not.
For our Australian cousins, you'll learn to play it one day.
 
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Nice family activity idea Here are my 2 favorites.

Going for the "cute baby" bonus I see!

Well played sir. 馃槈

Keep 'em coming folks!
 
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Great photo!
Thx!
He is so proud when wearing one of my watches. Would be more then great if he would still be interested when he's 18, 20 or 30.
 
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Summer means beer on the deck after work, and setting up Mrs Garv's fountain. Fortunately the Orange Monster is a versatile watch.
 
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In keeping with the drinks and watches theme
My drink wanted to wear my watch 馃榾