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Contests! This is where we occasionally host banana contests. Guessing games, ID games, how many fingers games, and other various contests based with banana plants. Enter and win! All contests must be posted here, and all threads here are approved by our moderators before they will appear.


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Old 01-31-2009, 11:51 PM   #101 (permalink)
 
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Thanks everyone for some amazing photos - keep them coming!! Good luck and thanks Lorax for all your efforts!! Much appreciated!
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Old 01-31-2009, 11:56 PM   #102 (permalink)
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Old 02-01-2009, 12:27 AM   #103 (permalink)
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Woohoo, Benny sneaks in under the wire with a pretty photo!
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And, now, seeing as how it's actually February, THE CONTEST IS OFFICIALLY CLOSED.

Thank you everyone! Winners will be announced some time next week.
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Old 02-01-2009, 10:32 AM   #105 (permalink)
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There have been some great photos submitted for this contest so far. However, the first thread states that there is to be one entry per person. If everyone would please stick to that, it will make judging much easier for those of us who will be doing it. Thanks everyone, and keep those awesome photos coming!
Oops, I just realized that I have violated the rules!! Do I need to take one down? I'll take the variegated 'High Color Mini' out of consideration then. Sorry 'bout that!
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Old 02-01-2009, 12:31 PM   #106 (permalink)
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everone has got some great photos! if thats what the gardens looked like last year i cant wait to see what its gonna look like this year. good luck on the contest everone and.....LETS GO PLAY IN THE DIRT!!!!!
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Old 02-14-2009, 03:23 PM   #107 (permalink)
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So what pics were chosen?
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Old 02-14-2009, 08:41 PM   #108 (permalink)
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OK, the three judges (Brent, Tog, and Myself) have deliberated long and hard, so here in no particular order are the winners of the contest and what we said about them. If you're wondering why we three are judges, I am a professional designer, Tog was a professional photographer, and Brent is a horticulturist.

1.) Pitangadiego- Unknown variety flower close up

Brent said: I love the detail of this photo. Nice, crisp shot.
Tog said: Overall very good colors.
Beth said: The contrast of the colours, the composition, and the subject matter are fascinating; I love how the stamens draw the eye across and up the flower bud.

2.) Inoneear - Brazilian Unfolding

Tog said: Good centre of interest macro shot.
Beth said: Stunning macro composition, very interesting, and good movement in the background. It's also an good example of a pure monochrome composition.

3.) Simplybananas - Look Up

Brent said: To me this one has great composition and I love the color.
Tog said: Very good composition using the p-stem as a leading line.
Beth said: An interesting forced perspective, and I like the radial symmetry towards the crown of the plant.

In fourth place, things got a bit more confused.... But since it's my contest and I can do this, I'm going to be arbitrary.

4.) HarveyC - Bees

Brent said: Close in the running
Tog said: Good subject matter
Beth said: Bees!


BabyBlue's "Cali Gold", Pharazon's "Ice Cream", and BigDog's "African Red" were all contenders, and judges were disappointed at the withdrawal of BigDog's "Variegated HCM" and Rmplmnz's "Praying Hands Fruit."

Winners will be published when we finally have enough advertisers to print the magazine.

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Old 02-14-2009, 11:15 PM   #109 (permalink)
 
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Congrats to the winners, this was a fun one!
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Old 02-15-2009, 05:04 AM   #110 (permalink)
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I have not withdrawn any photos?????????
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congrats to all the winners i really love this one by far the most beautiful thread that iv seen here keep sending those pictures! we love'um
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I have not withdrawn any photos?????????
Then it was Rmplmnz - I really shouldn't post on 2 hours of sleep. Apologies!
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Old 02-15-2009, 10:42 AM   #113 (permalink)
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Then it was Rmplmnz - I really shouldn't post on 2 hours of sleep. Apologies!
Not enaf sleep again and making slips while posting Beth? Dr Musa says.......

Aw shucks, you know!
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Then it was Rmplmnz - I really shouldn't post on 2 hours of sleep. Apologies!
Beth , I forgive you

Congrats to the winners too.
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Old 02-19-2009, 03:32 PM   #115 (permalink)
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Great entries from everyone! It was certainly a tough decision to make. Now, if we could only get some darn advertisers signed up so we can print the magazine!!!
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Old 02-20-2009, 11:14 PM   #116 (permalink)
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There were some great pics!! I know I had trouble picking a fav..
Hopefully more nanners to take pics of and more pic opportunities will be in my future..
Thanks for having the contest!! it was fun.. and enjoyable to see all the wonderful pics!!
Congrats to the winners!!!
I look forward to getting a subscription to the mag!!!

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Old 02-21-2009, 01:23 AM   #117 (permalink)
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Congrats to the winners, although I think that all of them were winners. I can't wait for the sun to come back out to start taking pics again.
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