Monday, August 18, 2008

Fireworks, a Fair and a Contest


The 88th Annual Fulton County Fair was held August 10th-16th. The roar of racing lawnmowers was heard all over the fair grounds on Friday night. At 9:30 the racers were paused to allow all to view the fireworks display.

This year, for the first, I competed in the photographic contest. Each contestant was allowed to enter one photograph in each category. I chose five images to enter. Each was printed 8” x 10”, matted with a complimentary color and framed in an inexpensive Wal-Mart 11” x 14” frame.

I entered the following images; listed with each is the category and standing.







Flower 1st place





Nighttime 1st place




Landscape 1st place




Modified B&W 1st place


Animal 3rd place

I wish I could show you the image that beat out my Nuthatch; it was an absolutely awesome Great Egret!












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18 comments:

  1. HFD60Mon Aug 18, 10:36:00 PM EDT

    Congratulations Salty...they all look great, but I really like that landscape image....

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  2. Chad Oneil MyersMon Aug 18, 11:45:00 PM EDT

    I'm proud of you, Dad. Way to go!

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  3. Ivar ØsttunTue Aug 19, 01:20:00 AM EDT

    Congratulations, you desevre it. I will return to your blog and your beautiful pictures. Have a nice day

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  4. AnonymousTue Aug 19, 06:22:00 AM EDT

    These are nice photos and worthy of the prizes. I would like to see that Great Egret too. It must have been special.

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  5. This Is My Blog - fishing guyTue Aug 19, 08:09:00 AM EDT

    Salty: Your photos certainly deserve to be honored. they are all great. I'm really surpised that there was any photo that would beat out your Nuthatch but a super show for certain.
    Really nice fireworks photo.

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  6. photowannabeTue Aug 19, 02:47:00 PM EDT

    Fantastic photographs Salty. The judges certainly got it right. Congratulations. The Egret must have been way over the top to beat your nuthatch.

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  7. PA Brian in PP,FLATue Aug 19, 04:14:00 PM EDT

    THAT'S AWESOME! GREAT PITURES!
    CONGRATULATIONS!

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  8. AnonymousTue Aug 19, 05:10:00 PM EDT

    Congratulations on all the first places awards. I agree they are amazing pictures.

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  9. The RiverbumTue Aug 19, 08:08:00 PM EDT

    Congrats....very nice work, indeed!

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  10. TomWed Aug 20, 02:33:00 AM EDT

    Hi Salty.. wow that landscape is awesome.... and thats takinganything away from the others... well done my friend..:O)

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  11. bobbieWed Aug 20, 11:08:00 AM EDT

    Congratulations! Every one of these photos is sensational if you ask me.

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  12. ms426dWed Aug 20, 06:49:00 PM EDT

    Good job, Coy. I managed a 1st, 3 seconds, 2 thirds, & a fourth. What fun! See ya at the Fulton County Fair next year.

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  13. AnonymousWed Aug 20, 07:29:00 PM EDT

    Congratulations Salty! Great collection of photographs.

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  14. ShelleyWed Aug 20, 09:32:00 PM EDT

    Congratulations - well deserved!!
    The landscape was my favorite..something one would see in a monet painting.

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  15. Ramblings of a Villas GirlWed Aug 20, 09:38:00 PM EDT

    Hi Salty! Congratulations and well deserved. You take fabulous pictures. They are all wonderful. Lisa

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  16. Kerri FarleyFri Aug 22, 08:44:00 AM EDT

    Congrats Salty! How exciting!!
    The shots are awesome and very deserving!!!

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  17. KekiinaniMon Aug 25, 12:54:00 AM EDT

    How exciting!! AND CONGRATULATIONS that is an awesome sweep. All of the images are fantastic. :) :)

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  18. Wolf Lover GirlTue Aug 26, 06:25:00 PM EDT

    Congratulations! You know everyone was a bit upset when you kept grabbing all those first places!!! :-)

    And that bright sunflower against those clouds is just OUTSTANDING!

    ~ Wolf Lover Girl

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Thanks again
Coy