Can we enter the contest if we feature the winners in our journal??--- Oh heck yes! You most certainly can! You aren't judges, so yes!

Can the image already be in our galleries?--- Yes it certainly may!

Are there ways to promote the contest, so I can spread the word?--- Yes, there sure are! Feel free to plug the contest in your journal, in the days to come I will also be noting some of the nature photography clubs on DA asking them to tell their members, and also, check out the stamps for the contest! Feel free to use them in your journals:



So what do you mean by "Natures textures"? Can you show us some examples?--- Yes I certainly can! "Natures Natural Textures means things that occur, well, naturally in nature, with texture. For some great examples, check out the images below.

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The Photography>APN Contest!--- Well folks, this has been a LONG time coming, and it is almost upon us, so, those of you who watch me get the first heads up on this! The official news article is about a week off yet or so, there are still some kinks which need to be worked out, small stuff, but it is essentially set to go as it is, and I am "pre-announcing" it to all you this morning! So hang tight and we will dive in!


Ok so what is the theme?--- The theme is "Natures Natural Textures" which basically is what says, textures within nature, think about the textures found on leaves and plants, trees, in fur on wildlife, even in landscapes and scenics, and you start to get the idea.

Who are the judges?--- This was very hard for me to choose, but in the end I chose 4 judges who are all VERY accomplished nature photographers.


When does the contest start and end?--- The category you can directly submit images to will be open on the 24th of June and closes on July 24th at 11:59:59PM PST

How do you we submit images?--- You will be able to upload your image directly to the "Contests -> Natures Natural textures" area as you would upload anything else.

How many images may we submit?--- At this time, I am only allowing 1 image per deviant. I MAY make it 2, but that isn't a sure fire bet. The official contest news article will have this answered, which is upcoming.



ALL with be featured in more than 100 journals from all over DA, a listing of who will be featuring can be found in this poll here

What is "devcash"?--- (What is a polarizer?...sorry inside joke, had to! lol) DevCash is essentially the cash currency of DA, it is as good as money, you can renew or purchase subscriptions with it, buy prints with it, T-shirts, tote bags, hats, any devwear, name it.

What are the image requirements?--- A few things on this, and after much brainstorming here is a list of guidelines I have come up with:

Images should focus of textures

HDR is allowed, as is B&W, Sepia, Monotone, & tints

Photographs should be photographs and not manipulations.

Macro photography IS allowed

Images MUST be within gallery guidelines of being 400px ANY side.

The photograph can be taken at any time, there is NO time constraint.

Obviously the photograph MUST be taken by you.

Where may I find out more info?--- There will be an official contest news article posted in the days to come, until then, you can feel free to ask any questions which you might have in my journal here, also feel free to stop in the #PhotographyAPN Chatroom where we will have a special section set up for judges.

How big will this be?--- Honestly, I think this will be quite a huge contest, it will also be a VERY good way for you to get your work seen by the community as a whole, and self promotion is always a good thing!

Do you need any help?--- Actually YES I do! If someone wants to make a few stamps about the contest, I will gladly feature them, and if anyone wants to copy and paste this journal or link to it, go right ahead! I seriously welcome that! Also, if you wish to features the finalists in a journal, please add your name to the list in the poll. More the merrier folks!

Now folks, go get thinking and go get shooting!

---Johnny



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