Entry for National Geographic Photo contest - YorkieTalk.com Forums

gemy · 11-05-2012, 06:22 PM

Would like some opinions if you think this pic is "technically" good enough for entry?

Lisa and Pic · 11-06-2012, 02:42 AM

I don't know anything about photography technique, but I do know that I love the picture. Good luck Gail!

Verbena · 11-06-2012, 03:37 AM

Go for it. Good luck

yorkietalkjilly · 11-06-2012, 04:50 AM

It's a wonderful action shot that tells a story of a beloved and athletic dog having fun in the water. I would submit that in a heartbeat!

Patti · 11-06-2012, 07:23 AM

I think so. It is a great shot.

gemy · 11-06-2012, 11:39 AM

Thanks guys. I'm still reading the entry rules over, but if I include that person I need permission from her. Also I think I have to contact the club to see if they mind as their poster is dead center in the shot, and I have no idea that I can "edit" that out with any degree of success.

First prize is $10,000 plus a trip to Washington D.,C.

lisaly · 11-10-2012, 11:26 AM

I also love that photo! You would need permission, as you just stated, but it would be so great for their club. I have seen some winners of the National Geographic contests. The photos are stunning. While the poster is distracting, I wouldn't want to see it edited out. As Jeannie said, it tells a story of what Magic is doing, and I think it's needed for context. There has been controversy about one photo in particular that was won for a contest where it wasn't an animal in its natural habitat and complaints about it being staged. I don't think they even allow editing. That is a great photo that shows amazing action, and I absolutely love Magic in that shot!

lisaly · 11-10-2012, 11:30 AM

This is the contest I was referring to. He was disqualified.
Loan wolf? Prizewinning photographer faces fakery claims | Art and design | The Guardian

At least with the background, they would know for sure what Magic was having so much doing.

Go for it, Gail! Your boy is truly stunning, and it's such a fun photo.

gemy · 11-10-2012, 12:28 PM

Thanks Lisa. I contacted (I hope National Geo) because I noticed the categories were; people, places, or nature.... so I wondered if a dog photo would qualify under nature

11-06-2012, 02:42 AM	#2
Lisa and Pic ♥ Piccolo & Vivi ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 14,311	I don't know anything about photography technique, but I do know that I love the picture. Good luck Gail! __________________ Lisa, Dixie, and Jazzy (RIP Piccolo and Vivi)

11-06-2012, 04:50 AM	#4
yorkietalkjilly ♥ Love My Tibbe! ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: D/FW, Texas Posts: 22,140	It's a wonderful action shot that tells a story of a beloved and athletic dog having fun in the water. I would submit that in a heartbeat! __________________ Jeanie and Tibbe One must do the best one can. You may get some marks for a very imperfect answer: you will certainly get none for leaving the question alone. C. S. Lewis

11-06-2012, 07:23 AM	#5
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	I think so. It is a great shot. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

11-06-2012, 11:39 AM	#6
gemy YT 2000 Club Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Huntsville,Ont,Canaada Posts: 12,340 Blog Entries: 2	Thanks guys. I'm still reading the entry rules over, but if I include that person I need permission from her. Also I think I have to contact the club to see if they mind as their poster is dead center in the shot, and I have no idea that I can "edit" that out with any degree of success. First prize is $10,000 plus a trip to Washington D.,C. __________________ Razzle and Dara. Our clan. RIP Karma Dec 24th 2004-July 14 2013 RIP Zoey Jun9 th 2008-May 12 2012. RIP Magic,Mar 26 2006July 1st 2018

11-10-2012, 11:30 AM	#8
lisaly Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 5,892	This is the contest I was referring to. He was disqualified. Loan wolf? Prizewinning photographer faces fakery claims \| Art and design \| The Guardian At least with the background, they would know for sure what Magic was having so much doing. Go for it, Gail! Your boy is truly stunning, and it's such a fun photo. Last edited by lisaly; 11-10-2012 at 11:32 AM.

11-06-2012, 03:37 AM	#3
Verbena Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: with my flying monkeys Posts: 15,620 Blog Entries: 7	Go for it. Good luck

11-10-2012, 11:26 AM	#7
lisaly Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 5,892	I also love that photo! You would need permission, as you just stated, but it would be so great for their club. I have seen some winners of the National Geographic contests. The photos are stunning. While the poster is distracting, I wouldn't want to see it edited out. As Jeannie said, it tells a story of what Magic is doing, and I think it's needed for context. There has been controversy about one photo in particular that was won for a contest where it wasn't an animal in its natural habitat and complaints about it being staged. I don't think they even allow editing. That is a great photo that shows amazing action, and I absolutely love Magic in that shot!

11-10-2012, 12:28 PM	#9
gemy YT 2000 Club Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Huntsville,Ont,Canaada Posts: 12,340 Blog Entries: 2	Thanks Lisa. I contacted (I hope National Geo) because I noticed the categories were; people, places, or nature.... so I wondered if a dog photo would qualify under nature __________________ Razzle and Dara. Our clan. RIP Karma Dec 24th 2004-July 14 2013 RIP Zoey Jun9 th 2008-May 12 2012. RIP Magic,Mar 26 2006July 1st 2018