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Title: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Colin on May 01, 2008, 09:55:43 AM

Coming soon...
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: ladylola on May 01, 2008, 09:56:19 AM
Yaay
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Helen on May 01, 2008, 09:58:05 AM
ya big tease Colin   :lol2:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: *Theresa* on May 01, 2008, 09:58:40 AM
Argh the pressure to try and get decent photos of my two is just too much....... ph34r
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Magic Star on May 01, 2008, 09:59:58 AM
 :lol2: :lol2:

I know what you mean Theresa, theres far too many good photographers on here :005:   I am pants at taking pictures, can we have a "worst pis" category?   :lol2:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Helen on May 01, 2008, 10:01:05 AM
fab typo Emma

  :005:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Colin on May 01, 2008, 10:05:05 AM

Not very observant you lot, are you ? Pssst, scroll down the board.  :lol2:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: *Theresa* on May 01, 2008, 10:15:05 AM
Argh there is no worst picture but Emma...and even worse Im not allowed to use ones that other forum members have taken...they're the only good ones I have....The pressure the pressure  :-\
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Magic Star on May 01, 2008, 10:15:36 AM
 :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o

LOOK AT THE JUDGES :D :D :D :D :D :D


OMG thats fantastic, how on earth did you manage that???

Wowweeeeeeee  :D :D :D :D :D


well done guys :shades: :shades: :shades: :shades: :shades:

Sorry am a lickle bit excited now :005:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Max X 2 on May 01, 2008, 10:17:49 AM
:o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o

LOOK AT THE JUDGES :D :D :D :D :D :D


OMG thats fantastic, how on earth did you manage that???

Wowweeeeeeee  :D :D :D :D :D


well done guys :shades: :shades: :shades: :shades: :shades:

Sorry am a lickle bit excited now :005:

Think you've summed it up for us all there  :005:

Only a month to get snapping
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Magic Star on May 01, 2008, 10:19:50 AM
fab typo Emma

  :005:

 :lol2: :lol2: :lol2:

 ph34r  OOpps  :lol2:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: ladylola on May 01, 2008, 10:21:12 AM
Blimey   fantastic judges  :o How did you get them,
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Jane S on May 01, 2008, 10:25:08 AM
The judges are really all thanks to Colin who has done an amazing job contacting agents and generally pestering the life out of them :lol2: Well done Colin :shades:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Magic Star on May 01, 2008, 10:27:29 AM
The judges are really all thanks to Colin who has done an amazing job contacting agents and generally pestering the life out of them :lol2: Well done Colin :shades:

Brill, thanks Colin, you have done more than a grand job :shades: :shades:

Will be PM'ing you later, I need to get hold Of Robbie Williams, as you are now mixing in showbiz circles, can you get me a date with him :005: :luv: ph34r :lol2:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Gunner on May 01, 2008, 10:28:56 AM
Fantastic Judges well done Collin  ;)

Looking forward to seeing all the pictures I'd better get snapping yay  :005:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: hollyd443 on May 01, 2008, 10:34:51 AM
:cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: Yipeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!! :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer:

I didn't have a Cocker when the 2007 comp was out...now I have two to enter!!  :D Must get snapping now! Thanks COL Judge Team!
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: clairep4 on May 01, 2008, 10:35:15 AM
Wow - amazing judges! Better get snapping...  ;)
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: *Theresa* on May 01, 2008, 10:37:55 AM
OMG how amazing are those judges.....Colin how the hck did you manage that  :shades:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Cayley on May 01, 2008, 10:53:49 AM
That's quite a list of judges  :o.
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Beth on May 01, 2008, 10:56:42 AM
I have a feeling i know who's gonna win "best facial expression"... ;) :lol2:

Am really looking forward to this. :D And i have TWO cockers this year, so i'm twice as likely to win. ( :lol2: well, a girl can dream ::))
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Gilly on May 01, 2008, 11:09:38 AM
Colin has done an AMAZING job  :shades:

Happy snapping COL'ers  :D :D
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: LouiseAS on May 01, 2008, 11:12:35 AM
Wow  :o

Well done Colin, what an amazing line up of judges.
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Saffaroo on May 01, 2008, 11:20:08 AM
Agree - what a panel of judges !!!!  well done :D
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Mary on May 01, 2008, 11:35:27 AM
Colin has done a great job behind the scenes.  Exciting isn't it? :005: :D

Can't wait to see all your photos :D :shades:

Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Colin on May 01, 2008, 11:40:53 AM
Thanks everyone - I can't claim sole responsibility though, the mod team as a whole have been working hard over the past few weeks to set it all up.  :shades: The celebs and their agents have all been brilliant and so helpful - reading them talk about their dogs shows they are all just as Cocker crazy as the rest of us.  :shades:

Re the charity fundraising - if anyone wants to raise money through ebay auctions, things for sale etc, we will be relaxing the forum rules as long as all profit goes to the The Dogs Trust... ie you won't need to seek permisssion before posting. You can use the Shopping board for this.

 
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Dannyt on May 01, 2008, 12:03:27 PM
who are the judges and why can't i see them????
feeling left out!
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: *Theresa* on May 01, 2008, 12:05:56 PM
who are the judges and why can't i see them????
feeling left out!

If you scroll down page to where the actual competition board is its a thread in there  ;)
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Jane S on May 01, 2008, 12:12:17 PM
Linky to Competition board :- http://www.cockersonline.co.uk/discuss/index.php?board=137.0
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: JenSam on May 01, 2008, 12:17:56 PM
Can someone clarify if you can post a picture of your dog when it was a puppy in the puppy category?
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: JenSam on May 01, 2008, 12:35:19 PM
Can someone clarify if you can post a picture of your dog when it was a puppy in the puppy category?

Don't worry I just re-read it and realised you can't!   ::) ph34r
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Gilly on May 01, 2008, 12:43:39 PM
Can someone clarify if you can post a picture of your dog when it was a puppy in the puppy category?

No, sorry if your dog is still a puppy on the last day of competition you can post in the puppy section.

Cutest Puppy -  any Cocker pup that is 12 months or under on the closing date of the competition, 31/5/08.
    Handsomest Dog & Prettiest bitch - any Cocker that is 12 months or older on 31/5/08.

If your dog's first birthday happens to fall on 31/5/08, you can decide which class to enter. Please only enter him/her in one of the above named classes.


Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: emilyjw on May 01, 2008, 12:45:30 PM
Ooh I was hoping to get John Barrowman for the next Four Paws comp... this has given me hope... Will have to try and get snapping some decent piccies of Bracken and Jay
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Nicola on May 01, 2008, 12:47:06 PM
Wow! Amazing judges and I'm so glad this is on before I go away!!  :D
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: emilyjw on May 01, 2008, 12:50:36 PM
My cat is currently dressing up as a dog in the hope he can enter, the last rosette he got has gone to his head  :lol:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Cayley on May 01, 2008, 01:02:19 PM
With the Stars in their eyes class does the photo have to be within a year old  :-\.
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Gilly on May 01, 2008, 01:07:29 PM
Yes all photos must be taken within the last 12 months.
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Nicola on May 01, 2008, 01:12:16 PM
Can I ask if you have more than one dog can you enter a photo of them individually and one of them with one of the other dogs in the same category? I have an individual one of Alfie which I've entered in caught in the act so can I then enter one of him and Tilly together as well?
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Colin on May 01, 2008, 01:22:09 PM
Yes that should be OK Nicola... as long as it's not 2 separate photos of them and then another together.  :D
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Nicola on May 01, 2008, 01:24:37 PM
Yes that should be OK Nicola... as long as it's not 2 separate photos of them and then another together.  :D

No, it's one of Alfie on his own and then probably (I'm still deciding  :005:) one of Tilly with him in it but I thought I'd check before I enter any more. Thanks!
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: mezzamo on May 01, 2008, 01:25:57 PM
Ooh I was hoping to get John Barrowman for the next Four Paws comp... this has given me hope... Will have to try and get snapping some decent piccies of Bracken and Jay

I was just hoping to get John Barrowman!! He is my secret crush  :luv: :luv:..I think these are the BEST Judges Ever!!!
This is my first comp and I am soooo excited now :D :D..just rang all my friends to tell them about the judges and to borrow a decent camera..I mean business ;) ;)
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Jane S on May 01, 2008, 01:31:06 PM
Could I ask you all to post questions about the rules etc on the Help thread of the Comp board & keep this thread for just general comments & chat

http://www.cockersonline.co.uk/discuss/index.php?topic=42726.0

Thanks :D
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: screamingswifts on May 01, 2008, 01:42:46 PM
O WOW - time to get snapping  :D

Thanks mods for organizing this - must have taken some work  :D
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Cazzie on May 01, 2008, 03:24:50 PM
The photo's already posted are amazing  :shades:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: JaspersMum on May 01, 2008, 04:07:58 PM
Thank you for organising again, can spend tomorrow selecting pics now and have the weekend to get some better pics if the sun will shine long enough  :D :D :D
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: clairep4 on May 01, 2008, 05:11:50 PM
I LOVE Safferoo's pic in Facial Expressions - if the Queen were a cocker, she would look like that...  :lol2: :luv:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: JenSam on May 01, 2008, 05:22:57 PM
I've just had a look at all the photos, do you think these judges realise how hard a job they are going to have?!?!  :005:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: *sammy* on May 01, 2008, 05:45:48 PM
fab judges :o :D

i love john barrowman :luv: :luv: :luv: :luv: :luv:

Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Beth on May 01, 2008, 05:46:52 PM
Oliver and dad

(http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a152/dnollie/dogs033Small.jpg)

 :luv: :luv: :luv: That is suuuuuch a sweet photo. :luv:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Mary on May 01, 2008, 05:49:17 PM
I've just had a look at all the photos, do you think these judges realise how hard a job they are going to have?!?!  :005:

No they don't! :005:  I found it a nightmare last year so I think the mods are more than happy to pass the judging to the celebs :005: ;)
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: *Theresa* on May 01, 2008, 05:50:07 PM
OMG I have looked through all the photo's that are on already and I have about 6 winners for each section.  :luv:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: joanne_v on May 01, 2008, 05:50:40 PM
Omg I'm so excited! Never entered a photo comp before! I think we should ban Nicola seeing as she's about to leave the country!!  ph34r (nothing to do with the fact her pics are just waaaay to good to compete with)

Photobucket is going to be used and abused this evening  :D :D :D
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Nicola on May 01, 2008, 05:58:18 PM
Omg I'm so excited! Never entered a photo comp before! I think we should ban Nicola seeing as she's about to leave the country!!  ph34r (nothing to do with the fact her pics are just waaaay to good to compete with)


Oi!! Enough of that kind of chat from you  >:( :005:  But thanks and I don't think it's the case though!!
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: *Theresa* on May 01, 2008, 06:11:21 PM
Omg I'm so excited! Never entered a photo comp before! I think we should ban Nicola seeing as she's about to leave the country!!  ph34r (nothing to do with the fact her pics are just waaaay to good to compete with)

Ooooh yeah I'll vote for that...she is WAY too good with a camera and has 3 luverly subjects to choose from.

While we are banning can I add Livercake to that and also ...ooh is it Jaspers mum....the owner of Jasper, Louie and Heidi....apologies if I have the name wrong but I'm sure you all know who I mean  :D Her photo's always make me swoon.  :luv:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: supaspaniel on May 01, 2008, 06:26:50 PM
how absolutely fab well done Colin  :D

shame I'm no good at taking pics, but hey I'll give it a go  :shades:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: emilyjw on May 01, 2008, 06:27:39 PM
I keep waiting for the best close up of a nose category and best blurred dog... I have a whole selection on pictures ready and waiting  :005:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Colin on May 01, 2008, 06:32:55 PM
I keep waiting for the best close up of a nose category and best blurred dog... I have a whole selection on pictures ready and waiting  :005:

Especially for you Emily...

http://www.cockersonline.co.uk/discuss/index.php?topic=42911.0

 :lol2:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: JenSam on May 01, 2008, 06:38:46 PM
Omg I'm so excited! Never entered a photo comp before! I think we should ban Nicola seeing as she's about to leave the country!!  ph34r (nothing to do with the fact her pics are just waaaay to good to compete with)

Ooooh yeah I'll vote for that...she is WAY too good with a camera and has 3 luverly subjects to choose from.

While we are banning can I add Livercake to that and also ...ooh is it Jaspers mum....the owner of Jasper, Louie and Heidi....apologies if I have the name wrong but I'm sure you all know who I mean  :D Her photo's always make me swoon.  :luv:

I agree with all this!!  :005: :005:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Michele on May 01, 2008, 06:40:47 PM
Thanks everyone - I can't claim sole responsibility though, the mod team as a whole have been working hard over the past few weeks to set it all up.  :shades:

Don't be so self deprecating, you have worked extremely hard getting this off the ground. :clapping:



These poor, poor men (judges) I think they'll all need a holiday after judging this  :005:, there are so many really good photo's already.  :shades:

Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: *Theresa* on May 01, 2008, 06:56:25 PM
Do you think its a sign that the category with the most entries so far is caught in the act...not our innocent doggies surely  :lol2: :lol2: :lol2:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Nicola on May 01, 2008, 07:07:00 PM
I don't know if I ever told you guys but Rodaidh has three brothers who also all like to pull funny faces, they're called Podie, Schmodie and Bodie and I'll be putting in photos of all four of them because y'know, it wouldn't be nice to leave them out  :shades:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Beth on May 01, 2008, 07:08:07 PM
I don't know if I ever told you guys but Rodaidh has three brothers who also all like to pull funny faces, they're called Podie, Schmodie and Bodie and I'll be putting in photos of all four of them  :shades:

 :lol2: The strange thing is, i bet none of them even look alike... ;) :005:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Nicola on May 01, 2008, 07:08:50 PM
I don't know if I ever told you guys but Rodaidh has three brothers who also all like to pull funny faces, they're called Podie, Schmodie and Bodie and I'll be putting in photos of all four of them  :shades:

 :lol2: The strange thing is, i bet none of them even look alike... ;) :005:

You're exactly right Beth, apart from the colour they're all so different, no two faces are the same, it's really quite something  :shades: :005:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Boof on May 01, 2008, 07:09:06 PM
The judges are excellent, thank you. :D Lovely photos as well.  :luv:

I just had a lovely sunny walk and missed some good photo opportunities - but guess who's camera was on charge??  >:(
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Joules on May 01, 2008, 07:41:33 PM
Excellent, well done Colin.  I see you are upping the stakes a bit this year  :shades:

I will be spending the next few days sorting through my photos for those perfect shots that I am sure must be there somewhere   ::) :005:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Gunner on May 01, 2008, 08:07:30 PM
I'm loving the "stars in their eyes" category some really good pictures  :shades:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Ben's mum on May 01, 2008, 08:43:49 PM
oh wow...this is so exciting, I'm gonna have to get Ben steam cleaned so the judges recognise him as a cocker and not some creature from the swamp!

Well done to everyone for getting this lined us for us :lol2:

Bens mum
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Helen on May 01, 2008, 10:08:32 PM
Omg I'm so excited! Never entered a photo comp before! I think we should ban Nicola seeing as she's about to leave the country!!  ph34r (nothing to do with the fact her pics are just waaaay to good to compete with)

Ooooh yeah I'll vote for that...she is WAY too good with a camera and has 3 luverly subjects to choose from.

While we are banning can I add Livercake to that and also ...ooh is it Jaspers mum....the owner of Jasper, Louie and Heidi....apologies if I have the name wrong but I'm sure you all know who I mean  :D Her photo's always make me swoon.  :luv:

banning  :-\
that's sooo not fair  :'( :'( :'( 

while we're at it Jarv has 5 brothers who are entering - so that makes Jarv, Harv, Marv, Darv, Larv and Farv  ph34r  soooooo that'll be 6 entries in each section for me  :D

Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: JaspersMum on May 01, 2008, 10:41:18 PM
Omg I'm so excited! Never entered a photo comp before! I think we should ban Nicola seeing as she's about to leave the country!!  ph34r (nothing to do with the fact her pics are just waaaay to good to compete with)

Ooooh yeah I'll vote for that...she is WAY too good with a camera and has 3 luverly subjects to choose from.

While we are banning can I add Livercake to that and also ...ooh is it Jaspers mum....the owner of Jasper, Louie and Heidi....apologies if I have the name wrong but I'm sure you all know who I mean  :D Her photo's always make me swoon.  :luv:

banning  :-\
that's sooo not fair  :'( :'( :'( 

while we're at it Jarv has 5 brothers who are entering - so that makes Jarv, Harv, Marv, Darv, Larv and Farv  ph34r  soooooo that'll be 6 entries in each section for me  :D



And since I have three dogs and they all have LOADS of brothers and sisters - well you get the drift  :005: :005: :005:

So unfair  :'( :'( :'( How about if I don't put a Louie covered in mud (but maybe replace it with Heidi in Mud)   :huh:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Mary on May 02, 2008, 11:32:40 AM
Mark.....great photo of Douglas in The Best Facial Expression :005:  However, I think that photo deserved a place in the Stars in Their Eyes category......Tonight Matthew, I'm going to be a meercat.. ;)

Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: *Theresa* on May 02, 2008, 07:25:24 PM
Argh help I have tried to resize the picture of Sally in the Caught in the act bit but it stills seems really big............Mods please feel sorry for me  ph34r
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Michele on May 02, 2008, 07:31:45 PM
Argh help I have tried to resize the picture of Sally in the Caught in the act bit but it stills seems really big............Mods please feel sorry for me  ph34r

Have sorted it for you  ;)



Tip for all - When resizing a photo that is 'landscape' insert width=640, but when it is 'portrait' insert width=480.  ;) :D
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: *Theresa* on May 02, 2008, 07:34:37 PM
Argh help I have tried to resize the picture of Sally in the Caught in the act bit but it stills seems really big............Mods please feel sorry for me  ph34r

Have sorted it for you  ;)



Tip for all - When resizing a photo that is 'landscape' insert width=640, but when it is 'portrait' insert width=480.  ;) :D

Thankyou  :-* I tried allsorts including height=640
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Annette on May 02, 2008, 07:36:12 PM
I saw the judges and thought it was a joke!

How dumb am I? :005:

Well done mods (on off-loading the divil of a job, if nothing else!).
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: lisalh on May 02, 2008, 08:52:10 PM
I want a print of every pic so far they are all great!! Got to admit though that I love Jeans entry in 'Star' class- everyone at work has fallen in love with it and with Jeans permission I would love to print a copy for the staff room.  Theresa cant believe you managed to get a pic of Sally in the 'caught in the act' class it must have been a set up :005: :005:


Lisa xxx
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Victoria on May 02, 2008, 09:05:50 PM
I saw the judges and thought it was a joke!

How dumb am I? :005:

Well done mods (on off-loading the divil of a job, if nothing else!).

Me too!  :lol2:

But i would just thought i would mention that John Barrowman, Ken Bruce, Laurence Lewellyn Bowen, Martin Clunes and Mark Radcliffe are my absolute favouraite celebities ever and i would vote for any of them any chance i got  ;) :005:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: chelsea on May 02, 2008, 09:14:46 PM
Wow, what a great line up of judges! :o

Well done Colin and all the mods that have got this sorted. ;)

I can't believe it's been a year since the last one! I remember how tough it was judging that! ;) The pics look even better this year. :shades:

Will get snapping over the weekend! :D
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Colin on May 02, 2008, 10:52:45 PM
Wow, what a great line up of judges! :o



Hey, we had a great line up last year too - forum celebrities !  :shades:  :lol2:

It must be a relief not to be judging this year Chelsea and be able to enter your own photos - still can't believe we made you, Penny and Kirsten judge all 10 categories. In our defence, we weren't expecting so many entries. Looks like there's going to be even more this year... there were about 600 entries last year, in the first 2 days this year we've already had 200 !

 
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: PennyB on May 02, 2008, 11:36:10 PM
Wow, what a great line up of judges! :o



Hey, we had a great line up last year too - forum celebrities !  :shades:  :lol2:

It must be a relief not to be judging this year Chelsea and be able to enter your own photos - still can't believe we made you, Penny and Kirsten judge all 10 categories. In our defence, we weren't expecting so many entries. Looks like there's going to be even more this year... there were about 600 entries last year, in the first 2 days this year we've already had 200 !

 

Thanks Colin :D
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: kb on May 03, 2008, 02:53:33 PM
Haven't posted for a while, but often pop into keep up to date. I loved last years competition, so have been keeping an eye out.

Loved all the pics and put a few on there of the "ginger one".

Hope that's not taking too much of a liberty, seeing as I haven't posted in a bit - just more for the enjoyment of seeing all the pics really.

Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Doggone Mad on May 03, 2008, 05:16:41 PM
Wow what a totally fab line-up of judges  ;) :D
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Colin on May 03, 2008, 05:39:13 PM

A slight update to the rules - can we ask that people don't enter the same photos they put into the competition last year please. Thanks. 

A big thank you to everyone that has already given to the Dogs Trust appeal - it's going so well we've increased our target to £1000, I'm sure we can beat it.  :D  Jane has set up a special fundraising section on the Competition Board for anyone that has anything they want to sell, raffle, auction etc ( including Ebay links). Items don't have to be dog related* - we just ask that all profits go to The Dogs Trust.



*But nothing that would be considered inappropriate on a family forum please.  ph34r  :lol2:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Magic Star on May 03, 2008, 06:11:02 PM

*But nothing that would be considered inappropriate on a family forum please.  ph34r  :lol2:

Ohhh darn :lol2:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: chelsea on May 03, 2008, 06:37:57 PM
Wow, what a great line up of judges! :o



Hey, we had a great line up last year too - forum celebrities !  :shades:  :lol2:

It must be a relief not to be judging this year Chelsea and be able to enter your own photos - still can't believe we made you, Penny and Kirsten judge all 10 categories. In our defence, we weren't expecting so many entries. Looks like there's going to be even more this year... there were about 600 entries last year, in the first 2 days this year we've already had 200 !

 

I have to say it is a relief not to be judging, although i was thrilled to be asked last year! :D

Colin-I think I was the last person to send the results through, because I couldn't decide!

Off to look through some photo's now! ;)

Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Colin on May 03, 2008, 11:36:26 PM

Just a reminder for everyone to please read the rules before entering photos. We want this to be a bit of fun for everyone but it puts us in an awkward position if we have to delete ineligible entries.

Thanks.  :D
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Nicola on May 04, 2008, 12:30:23 AM
I was just re-reading the thread about the Judges earlier cos I was showing it to my Mum who's a big Martin Clunes fan  :005:  and we were saying that the photos on there of them with their cockers are really lovely and their stories about their dogs are great, like John Barrowman getting his first cocker from Valentino  :shades: ... I'd take a cocker over a fancy frock any day as well  :lol2: and Dandy is a perfect name for a dog belonging to LLB... half cocker half curtain tassel  :005:

Colin since you've managed to persuade these guys to judge this competition do you think you can persuade them to become full on COL-ers??  :shades:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Colin on May 04, 2008, 01:09:09 AM

Yep it was great of them to send us all the info and photos - I loved reading their bits about their dogs. We'll probably save John Barrowman's piece somewhere on the site - given how busy he is it was amazing he found the time to write all that for us. I don't know if anyone listened to Mark Radcliffe last week ( he was covering for Steve Wright in the afternoon) - Toto got mentioned a couple of times, even got a record dedicated to him ... 'this is for you Toto, sitting at home in the kitchen listening. Good boy !'  :shades:

Colin since you've managed to persuade these guys to judge this competition do you think you can persuade them to become full on COL-ers??  :shades:

They already are. They all post on the secret COL celebrity Cocker owners section. Elton John moderates it - rules with a rod of iron as well... you should see the tiffs between him and Anne Robinson.  :o  :lol2:



* Disclaimer. All of the last paragraph in this post may not be strictly true.  :lol2: 
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Cath on May 04, 2008, 06:02:06 PM
Well done to you all for organizing this and the fantastic line up of judges :o

The entries already posted are fantastic, I've never entered a photo competition before, really looking forward to TRYING to get some decent photos  ::)
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Nicola on May 04, 2008, 11:29:27 PM
Colin since you've managed to persuade these guys to judge this competition do you think you can persuade them to become full on COL-ers??  :shades:

They already are. They all post on the secret COL celebrity Cocker owners section. Elton John moderates it - rules with a rod of iron as well... you should see the tiffs between him and Anne Robinson.  :o  :lol2:


* Disclaimer. All of the last paragraph in this post may not be strictly true.  :lol2: 

Aww that was so good (not to mention believeable) until you posted that disclaimer  ::) ::)

 :005: :005:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: lolajays on May 05, 2008, 08:08:31 PM
Oh God im in love with Cocobean sugarpuff!  :luv:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Joules on May 05, 2008, 08:16:58 PM
Oh God im in love with Cocobean sugarpuff!  :luv:

She says that is just how it should be, get in the queue!!  :shades: :005:

I'm quite fond of her myself  :luv: :luv:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: lolajays on May 05, 2008, 08:31:12 PM
Oh God im in love with Cocobean sugarpuff!  :luv:

She says that is just how it should be, get in the queue!!  :shades: :005:

I'm quite fond of her myself  :luv: :luv:

Are you sure??? LMAO  :005:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: crazyspaniels on May 06, 2008, 03:23:21 PM
I love that snow pic with Holly, its fantastic  :D
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Joules on May 06, 2008, 04:36:01 PM
I love that snow pic with Holly, its fantastic  :D
I agree - it is a gorgeous pic  :luv: :luv:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: joanne_v on May 06, 2008, 05:13:01 PM
I love that snow pic with Holly, its fantastic  :D
I agree - it is a gorgeous pic  :luv: :luv:

same here, its amazing!
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Beth on May 06, 2008, 05:55:55 PM
I love that snow pic with Holly, its fantastic  :D
I agree - it is a gorgeous pic  :luv: :luv:

same here, its amazing!

Well i think it's rubbish, and that people who are spoiled with so much gorgeous snow shouldn't be allowed to enter. >:( :005:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: screamingswifts on May 06, 2008, 06:06:37 PM
I love that snow pic with Holly, its fantastic  :D

Just had a look - that is one heck of a photo, might as well give up and go home now  ;) :005:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Joelf on May 06, 2008, 08:36:38 PM
There's a most gorgeous B&W photo of Emma's (Magic Star) daughter & Indie in the 'love' catergory. (http://www.invision.smileyville.net/smilies/thumbup.gif) :luv: :luv:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Joules on May 06, 2008, 08:37:58 PM
I love that snow pic with Holly, its fantastic  :D

Just had a look - that is one heck of a photo, might as well give up and go home now  ;) :005:

Don't worry, I know for a fact that Ken Bruce hates snow  ;)  :005:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: screamingswifts on May 06, 2008, 11:26:45 PM
I love that snow pic with Holly, its fantastic  :D

Just had a look - that is one heck of a photo, might as well give up and go home now  ;) :005:

Don't worry, I know for a fact that Ken Bruce hates snow  ;)  :005:

Poo - best re-think my entry then  :shades: :005:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: beebee on May 07, 2008, 12:54:48 PM
I love Debbie's pic of Ben climbing a tree, in caught out, makes me chuckle every time i look at it, nothing so determined as a cocker! :luv:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Dunton4 on May 07, 2008, 03:35:47 PM
I just wanted to say how nice it is to see a photo of Miss Buttons  in Prettiest Bitch :luv:.  She's still as pretty as ever Gilly!

Sue and Tilly
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Beth on May 07, 2008, 03:46:56 PM
Has anyone else noticed that there seem to be a few entries from newbies? :huh:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Magic Star on May 07, 2008, 03:53:20 PM
There's a most gorgeous B&W photo of Emma's (Magic Star) daughter & Indie in the 'love' catergory. (http://www.invision.smileyville.net/smilies/thumbup.gif) :luv: :luv:

 :luv:

Awww thank you Jo, thats really kind of you to say :D   

There are some wonderful pictures, everyone is so talented and gorgeous and not to mention the gorge cockers too :shades:   

ETA: Think that pic was taken on OH's mobile phone :005:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: emilyjw on May 07, 2008, 04:04:20 PM
I could spend hours lookin through these, really must try and look for some pictures to enter...

Though there is a distinct lack of snow here so there is no chance of a snowy picture, perhaps a rainy one...
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Beth on May 07, 2008, 04:41:24 PM
Ohhhhh my goodness, Frida the greyhound is just beautiful. :luv: :luv: :luv:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: screamingswifts on May 07, 2008, 04:52:38 PM
Thank-you  :D that is one of her more 'demure' moments though, she's not always such an angel, as Fargo will testify  :005:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Helen on May 07, 2008, 05:18:06 PM
Has anyone else noticed that there seem to be a few entries from newbies? :huh:

yup, and some that can't even be bothered to introduce themselves, just enter the competition  ::)

methinks the judges are a great draw  ;)
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: joanne_v on May 07, 2008, 05:29:04 PM
Has anyone else noticed that there seem to be a few entries from newbies? :huh:

I thought to enter you had to have been a member from before 30th April? Are there entries from even newer members???? I'm sure the mods will kick em off if they are!
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Jane S on May 07, 2008, 05:40:42 PM
Only members who joined before the beginning of the comp are eligible to enter & yes we are keeping an eye on that side of things ;) I know it might seem irritating if newbies have entered without introducing themselves but try not to be too hard on them please - we don't want to frighten anyone away :D
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Joules on May 07, 2008, 06:20:14 PM
Has anyone else noticed that there seem to be a few entries from newbies? :huh:

yup, and some that can't even be bothered to introduce themselves, just enter the competition  ::)

methinks the judges are a great draw  ;)

Yep, I noticed that too   :huh:   I am sure they are going to introduce themselves soon though.................  :shades:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Helen on May 07, 2008, 06:35:47 PM
OH has vetoed my Caught in the act photo

 ph34r

can't think why  >:(

(http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a266/jarvis_2005/IMG_2444bwsmall-1.jpg)

hurrumphing off to find another picture.....
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Annette on May 07, 2008, 07:00:49 PM
OH has vetoed my Caught in the act photo

 ph34r

can't think why  >:(

(http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a266/jarvis_2005/IMG_2444bwsmall-1.jpg)

hurrumphing off to find another picture.....

Is it cos he's got his eye shut? :005:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Helen on May 07, 2008, 07:07:14 PM


Is it cos he's got his eye shut? :005:

very possibly Annette  :lol:

tis very handy - the way he holds his tail too high allows us to visually check his anal glands at 50 paces  ph34r
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: supaspaniel on May 07, 2008, 07:15:01 PM
Has anyone else noticed that there seem to be a few entries from newbies? :huh:

yup, and some that can't even be bothered to introduce themselves, just enter the competition  ::)

methinks the judges are a great draw  ;)

Yep, I noticed that too   :huh:   I am sure they are going to introduce themselves soon though.................  :shades:

Now now girls its all for charity   :P :D  :police:  have to say i hadn't noticed  ph34r  ::)
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: *sammy* on May 07, 2008, 07:24:27 PM
i give up :005: the other photos are way too good for mine ph34r i am having a new phone tomorrow with a 5 mp camera so hopefully i'll take some good ones and change them ph34r
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: screamingswifts on May 07, 2008, 11:06:28 PM
http://www.cockersonline.co.uk/discuss/index.php?topic=42714.msg605040#msg605040


 :rofl1: :rofl1: :rofl1: ROTFLMAO at this pic - brilliant  :D
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Annette on May 07, 2008, 11:10:18 PM
http://www.cockersonline.co.uk/discuss/index.php?topic=42714.msg605040#msg605040


 :rofl1: :rofl1: :rofl1: ROTFLMAO at this pic - brilliant  :D


Oh that is real class!  :rofl1: :rofl1: :rofl1: :rofl1:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: spanielcrazy on May 08, 2008, 01:01:59 AM
OMG, if you look at the picture of Screamingswifts Frida in the Other Breeds section, the octopus she has is the exact same one I talk about in this thread:

http://www.cockersonline.co.uk/discuss/index.php?topic=33694.0

I wish I had a pic for Caught in the Act of how many miles of stuffing is in that octopus  :o ::) :lol:




tis very handy - the way he holds his tail too high allows us to visually check his anal glands at 50 paces  ph34r


 :rofl1: :rofl1: :rofl1:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: screamingswifts on May 08, 2008, 09:55:59 AM
OMG, if you look at the picture of Screamingswifts Frida in the Other Breeds section, the octopus she has is the exact same one I talk about in this thread:

http://www.cockersonline.co.uk/discuss/index.php?topic=33694.0

I wish I had a pic for Caught in the Act of how many miles of stuffing is in that octopus  :o ::) :lol:

http://www.cockersonline.co.uk/discuss/index.php?topic=41477.msg578249#msg578249

Here's a recent discussion about them as well....have to say they have really lasted well  :D
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Beth on May 08, 2008, 09:58:45 AM
tis very handy - the way he holds his tail too high allows us to visually check his anal glands at 50 paces  ph34r

How uhh.... useful! ph34r :005:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Joelf on May 08, 2008, 04:34:48 PM
Carol's (Dunbarney) Goose looks very like Spike........he obviously likes swimming like Spike does!! ;) :luv: :luv:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: wales07 on May 12, 2008, 12:27:09 PM
Me and my family are  really enjoying looking at the photo comp pics every day. We are all saying that we wouldn't want to be a judge as its just too hard. Well last night i had a very vivid dream that because i was the millionth person to come on cocker's on line i then had to judge all the categories ! It was really horrible as i kept changing my mind, my family were complaining because i was soo busy looking at the pics i didn't have time to cook or clean or go any where. I started having pressure of the col mods who were sending me nasty emails telling me to hurry up. Anyway it got to the august school holidays and i still hadn't decided when there was a knock on the door- know i don't know what Colin looks like but in my dream he was about 8 foot tall and looked a bit like a scary version of Hagrid out of harry potter!!! He had come to give me a big telling off for taking so long. I woke up in such a state my heart was really racing so badly that i had to take my heart tablet in the middle of the night instead of first thing in the morning!
Now that Ive recovered from my ordeal and told my oh ,he thinks its funny but i think i had better stop viewing the entry's as another dream with the very big and scary Colin in could be the end of me :005:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Cazzie on May 12, 2008, 12:32:00 PM
Carol's (Dunbarney) Goose looks very like Spike........he obviously likes swimming like Spike does!! ;) :luv: :luv:

 :005: :005: :005: :005: Do you think they look alike  :-\ cant see a picture of spikey  :-\ :D
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: JenSam on May 12, 2008, 12:37:22 PM
Me and my family are  really enjoying looking at the photo comp pics every day. We are all saying that we wouldn't want to be a judge as its just too hard. Well last night i had a very vivid dream that because i was the millionth person to come on cocker's on line i then had to judge all the categories ! It was really horrible as i kept changing my mind, my family were complaining because i was soo busy looking at the pics i didn't have time to cook or clean or go any where. I started having pressure of the col mods who were sending me nasty emails telling me to hurry up. Anyway it got to the august school holidays and i still hadn't decided when there was a knock on the door- know i don't know what Colin looks like but in my dream he was about 8 foot tall and looked a bit like a scary version of Hagrid out of harry potter!!! He had come to give me a big telling off for taking so long. I woke up in such a state my heart was really racing so badly that i had to take my heart tablet in the middle of the night instead of first thing in the morning!
Now that Ive recovered from my ordeal and told my oh ,he thinks its funny but i think i had better stop viewing the entry's as another dream with the very big and scary Colin in could be the end of me :005:

 :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Nicola on May 12, 2008, 12:41:56 PM
know i don't know what Colin looks like but in my dream he was about 8 foot tall and looked a bit like a scary version of Hagrid out of harry potter!!!

Are you sure you haven't seen his picture before?!  ph34r :005: :005:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Sheryl on May 12, 2008, 12:43:59 PM
Quote
Are you sure you haven't seen his picture before?!   

Blast, she got there before me.  I was away to say the same thing!! :005: :005:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Colin on May 12, 2008, 12:46:53 PM
now i don't know what Colin looks like but in my dream he was about 8 foot tall and looked a bit like a scary version of Hagrid out of harry potter!!!

Yep, that's me.  :shades:  :lol2:

I wonder if the celebrity judges had the same dream last night ?  :lol2:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: wales07 on May 12, 2008, 12:47:32 PM
know i don't know what Colin looks like but in my dream he was about 8 foot tall and looked a bit like a scary version of Hagrid out of harry potter!!!

Are you sure you haven't seen his picture before?!  ph34r :005: :005:

 :005: no i havent. Is he about 8foot tall and very hairy with a mean face then? ph34r :lol2:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Nicola on May 12, 2008, 12:48:25 PM
know i don't know what Colin looks like but in my dream he was about 8 foot tall and looked a bit like a scary version of Hagrid out of harry potter!!!

Are you sure you haven't seen his picture before?!  ph34r :005: :005:

 :005: no i havent. Is he about 8foot tall and very hairy with a mean face then? ph34r :lol2:

now i don't know what Colin looks like but in my dream he was about 8 foot tall and looked a bit like a scary version of Hagrid out of harry potter!!!

Yep, that's me.  :shades:  :lol2:

From the horse's mouth  :lol2: :lol2: :lol2:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Beth on May 12, 2008, 01:02:07 PM
Me and my family are  really enjoying looking at the photo comp pics every day. We are all saying that we wouldn't want to be a judge as its just too hard. Well last night i had a very vivid dream that because i was the millionth person to come on cocker's on line i then had to judge all the categories ! It was really horrible as i kept changing my mind, my family were complaining because i was soo busy looking at the pics i didn't have time to cook or clean or go any where. I started having pressure of the col mods who were sending me nasty emails telling me to hurry up. Anyway it got to the august school holidays and i still hadn't decided when there was a knock on the door- know i don't know what Colin looks like but in my dream he was about 8 foot tall and looked a bit like a scary version of Hagrid out of harry potter!!! He had come to give me a big telling off for taking so long. I woke up in such a state my heart was really racing so badly that i had to take my heart tablet in the middle of the night instead of first thing in the morning!
Now that Ive recovered from my ordeal and told my oh ,he thinks its funny but i think i had better stop viewing the entry's as another dream with the very big and scary Colin in could be the end of me :005:

 :rofl1: :rofl1: :rofl1:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: emilyjw on May 12, 2008, 01:06:20 PM
When we had to judge the charity photo comp it was a nightmare as you do constantly change your minds, in the end we sat down and spent 60 minutes or so going through them and didn't look again.. just posted them up before we changed our minds again...

I think that would be a nice dream for me, all I dream about is trying to choose a pushchair....
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: SJP on May 12, 2008, 01:55:34 PM
Dunbarney - just wanted to say that photo of Sweepie in "Its a love thing" pulls on my heart strings...... :luv: :luv: :luv:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Michele on May 12, 2008, 02:20:39 PM
know i don't know what Colin looks like but in my dream he was about 8 foot tall and looked a bit like a scary version of Hagrid out of harry potter!!!

Are you sure you haven't seen his picture before?!  ph34r :005: :005:

 :005: no i havent. Is he about 8foot tall and very hairy with a mean face then? ph34r :lol2:

Colin is very secretive about his appearance, but this very rare pic of a part of him appeared on COL a while back.
This is scary enough, imagine what the rest of him looks like (http://www.compumess.nl/daf/smileys/sm1/schrik.gif)











(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v260/Eaglesfan/A%20General%20Photos/maybellinecoloramaplumsparklenailpo.jpg) :005:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: joanne_v on May 12, 2008, 05:53:03 PM

Colin is very secretive about his appearance, but this very rare pic of a part of him appeared on COL a while back. This is scary enough, imagine what the rest of him looks like (http://www.compumess.nl/daf/smileys/sm1/schrik.gif)

well dont know about anyone else but i'm scared....  :o Those poor doggies of his.....










(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v260/Eaglesfan/A%20General%20Photos/maybellinecoloramaplumsparklenailpo.jpg) :005:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Colin on May 12, 2008, 05:54:34 PM

They come in handy for removing ticks.  :lol2:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Cazzie on May 12, 2008, 06:34:02 PM
Dunbarney - just wanted to say that photo of Sweepie in "Its a love thing" pulls on my heart strings...... :luv: :luv: :luv:

Its just typical her  :005:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Robbie34 on May 13, 2008, 03:04:03 PM
I have just been looking at the entries for The Cutest Puppy competition and I don't envy the judges.  I wouldn't know where to start because they are all so cute and I'd have to call it a tie.
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Joelf on May 13, 2008, 06:58:27 PM
Carol's (Dunbarney) Goose looks very like Spike........he obviously likes swimming like Spike does!! ;) :luv: :luv:

 :005: :005: :005: :005: Do you think they look alike  :-\ cant see a picture of spikey  :-\ :D

Spike's a couple of pages in on the 'Other Breeds'. ;)
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: supaspaniel on May 14, 2008, 03:28:34 PM
I just wanted to say what great fun all the raffles are  :D
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Cazzie on May 14, 2008, 03:32:44 PM
I just wanted to say what great fun all the raffles are  :D

They are arnt they  :005: Loved the video if Roxy picking the numbers for the harness one  :005: :shades:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: emilyjw on May 14, 2008, 03:46:35 PM
I think they have set the new standard for drawing the numbers  :luv:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: JaspersMum on May 14, 2008, 03:48:12 PM
I just wanted to say what great fun all the raffles are  :D

They are arnt they  :005: Loved the video if Roxy picking the numbers for the harness one  :005: :shades:

See If I donated something and asked the dogs to chose, no one would win as the dogs would of eaten all the entries, or which means a slight delay waiting for it to come out the other end  ph34r
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Sheryl on May 14, 2008, 03:53:01 PM
Yes, this would be the problem with Kali too.  I would lose weight chasing her around though ::)
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: emilyjw on May 14, 2008, 04:04:26 PM
The winner could always be the last ticket left on the floor or in one piece  :005:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Joules on May 14, 2008, 06:33:40 PM
The winner could always be the last ticket left on the floor or in one piece  :005:

Or the first one out the other end - eeeeeeeuuuuuuwwwwwww!!  :o :o  :005:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Dessie on May 14, 2008, 09:33:35 PM
I'd be willing to offer some Guernsey Gache & Guernsey Butter for a raffle prize if anybody wanted to buy tickets and of course if it was thought worthy.

Dessie  ;)
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: *jean* on May 14, 2008, 09:38:53 PM
I'd be willing to offer some Guernsey Gache & Guernsey Butter for a raffle prize if anybody wanted to buy tickets and of course if it was thought worthy.

Dessie  ;)
most definately.. go for it!
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: dmulally on May 15, 2008, 06:42:01 AM
Any cocker with the name of Cocobean Sugarpuff that walks around on such hairy logs for legs should win any competition no matter what it is entered in. COL or otherwise.

So so so cool.
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Helen on May 15, 2008, 07:22:52 AM
Any cocker with the name of Cocobean Sugarpuff that walks around on such hairy logs for legs should win any competition no matter what it is entered in. COL or otherwise.

So so so cool.



sorry Joules but....  :rofl1:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Joules on May 15, 2008, 08:24:41 AM
Any cocker with the name of Cocobean Sugarpuff that walks around on such hairy logs for legs should win any competition no matter what it is entered in. COL or otherwise.

So so so cool.

sorry Joules but....  :rofl1:

We don't care - any attention is good attention in Coco's book!!  ;)  :005:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Helen on May 15, 2008, 08:25:57 AM
Any cocker with the name of Cocobean Sugarpuff that walks around on such hairy logs for legs should win any competition no matter what it is entered in. COL or otherwise.

So so so cool.

sorry Joules but....  :rofl1:

We don't care - any attention is good attention in Coco's book!!  ;)  :005:

you know I think she's adorable  :-*
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: clairep4 on May 15, 2008, 01:42:00 PM
Ali is always talking about kidnapping Coco...  :shades: :lol2: :lol2: :luv:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Joules on May 15, 2008, 01:59:59 PM
Ali is always talking about kidnapping Coco...  :shades: :lol2: :lol2: :luv:

My family would probably be delighted if she did  ::)  >:(
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Michele on May 15, 2008, 02:13:33 PM
Ali is always talking about kidnapping Coco...  :shades: :lol2: :lol2: :luv:

My family would probably be delighted if she did  ::)  >:(

Not to mention the Alpaca's  ;) :lol2:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Cayley on May 15, 2008, 06:15:07 PM
Incase anyone was wondering, I would be joining in with the raffles but I can't buy anything online at the moment.
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: speedyjaney on May 15, 2008, 09:37:32 PM
Its Ok only Shery and Lisa are winning them anyway  :005: :005:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: speedyjaney on May 16, 2008, 01:50:54 PM
I so want to win Kims cocker trim.....Jessie is already clipped pretty short but I am sure Kin can do something with her legs better than the groomers do.....

So think good thoughts for me winning!!

Janey
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: SJP on May 16, 2008, 02:05:55 PM
Cath, your Milly has the most gorjus topknot in the Prettiest Bitch photo section.
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Jeanette on May 16, 2008, 03:13:17 PM
I so want to win Kims cocker trim...

Janey

Me too  :shades:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: emilyjw on May 19, 2008, 09:57:40 AM
I've finally got round to finishing entering Bracken in all the photo comps, the judges are going to find this very hard indeed. Sooo many lovely pics already. There must be loads more than last year and I bet that was tough enough  ;)
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Michele on May 19, 2008, 05:22:43 PM
I think you're right Emily, and I don't think the judges realise quite what they've let themselves in for, probably thought there's be just a few snaps to look at and easy peasy.  :o :lol2:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Cath on May 20, 2008, 06:38:41 PM
Cath, your Milly has the most gorjus topknot in the Prettiest Bitch photo section.

Milly sez fank u werry much.  I do love her topknot but trimmed it a little after that photo as it was so long it kept falling in her eyes and she looked like she had an old mans comb over  :lol2:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: loumeg on May 20, 2008, 07:19:40 PM
Er me fick i fink.  Where do i find this list of judges and how do i enter little Cookie  :huh:

Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: ladylola on May 20, 2008, 07:41:41 PM
Just scroll down the forum  main page to 2008 photo comp and pick your categories from there
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: loumeg on May 20, 2008, 07:54:51 PM
OH yes cheers Ladylola i will keep takin the tablets i think  :005:

Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Beth on May 20, 2008, 08:57:47 PM
Oh my :luv: how handsome is Ronald? :luv:

Ronald - collie x foxhound who puts up with a lot living with 2 cockers! :luv:

(http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n246/littlebear_2006/Image002-2.jpg)
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Michele on May 20, 2008, 09:47:49 PM
Beth, don't you remember the gorgeous Ronald from last years Photo Comp - Fancy Dress



Ronald as a sandwich...

(http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n246/littlebear_2006/RonSandwich1.jpg)

:rofl1: :luv: :rofl1: :luv: :rofl1:  :luv:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Beth on May 21, 2008, 07:28:59 AM
 :rofl1: I can't think why i didn't recognise the handsome chap. :huh: :lol2:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Vera Doc on May 21, 2008, 09:42:58 AM
Do we post the piccys on this thread or somewhere else?

Oops just found it!  ph34r
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Colin on May 28, 2008, 12:34:42 PM

Just a reminder that the competition only has a few days left to run now, so if anyone is planning on entering photos they need to do it before midnight on Saturday.

Also a reminder re the Dogs Trust fundraiser - we've already raised almost £2000 which is absolutely brilliant, so thanks to everyone that has contributed so far through donations, raffles and auctions etc.  :shades: Although donations are voluntary, it would be nice if as many people as possible who've entered photos could make a contribution. The minimum donation Just Giving accepts is £2 - all those £2 s quickly add up to help a worthy cause. There's a couple of raffles currently running on the fundraising board HERE (http://www.cockersonline.co.uk/discuss/index.php?board=138.0) if anyone would like to make their donation that way... and the Just Giving page can be found HERE (http://www.justgiving.com/cockersonline). 
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: emilyjw on May 29, 2008, 04:59:23 PM
Screaming swifts Daisy is gorgeous  :luv:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: joanne_v on May 29, 2008, 05:56:20 PM
Is anyone else absolutely sick of looking through their photobucket albums trying to decide which pics are the best? I sure am.....  :shades:

Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Cath on May 29, 2008, 06:42:34 PM
Is anyone else absolutely sick of looking through their photobucket albums trying to decide which pics are the best? I sure am.....  :shades:



 :lol2: I've given up and posted my last two today, those perfect photos I keep looking for just aren't in my photobucket.

New camera on Christmas wish list me thinks  ph34r If I can wait that long  ;)
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: spanielcrazy on May 29, 2008, 06:46:52 PM
Is anyone else absolutely sick of looking through their photobucket albums trying to decide which pics are the best? I sure am.....  :shades:



 :lol2: I've given up and posted my last two today, those perfect photos I keep looking for just aren't in my photobucket.

New camera on Christmas wish list me thinks  ph34r If I can wait that long  ;)


Same here! I already posted my one and only decent photo; and posted in "out-takes" an example of my usual picture taking efforts!  >:( ::) :-\ :lol2:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: JaspersMum on May 29, 2008, 08:14:44 PM
Keep looking through and changing mind whether I've entered the "right" pics.  It'll be my luck to go on the COL meet on Sunday and get "THE" picture and it's after the closing date  :shades:

The standard is even higher this year - bet last years judges are relieved that the baton has been passed to others to judge it ;)
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: horridhenry on May 29, 2008, 08:26:18 PM
That sandwich picture just made me laugh so much I spat coffee all over my laptop.
Teeee heee.
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Beth on May 29, 2008, 08:49:52 PM

(http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh181/ha4tjo/DSC02291.jpg)
Harvey  King Charles (Cav)
:luv: :luv: :luv: :luv: :luv: :luv:

Lucy has competition. >:(
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Michele on May 29, 2008, 10:42:11 PM
The standard is even higher this year - bet last years judges are relieved that the baton has been passed to others to judge it ;)

Yup!!!  :lol2:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: LynseyAndChester on May 30, 2008, 11:52:53 PM
Took some really nice pictures of Ches yesterday to update my entries and now I cant find the freaking camera cable :(

If we dont win, its mums fault for hiding it  :lol2: >:(
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: teapot on May 31, 2008, 10:19:58 AM
 :D  Just wanted to wish everyone 'Good Luck' in the photo comp  :D

I really don't envy the judges, they have a mammoth task ahead as all the cockers are absolutely gorgeous  :luv: :luv: A big thank you to the judges in advance for their time  :blink: and to the mods for organising everything  :blink:

I've really enjoyed browsing through all the pics especially 'caught in the act' and 'stars in their eyes'  :005:

Well done everyone for all the raffles, donations and fundraising for 'Dogs Trust'  :angel:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Mary on May 31, 2008, 06:26:25 PM
The standard is even higher this year - bet last years judges are relieved that the baton has been passed to others to judge it ;)

Yup!!!  :lol2:

We were talking about that yesterday weren't we Michele?  I think all the mods are relieved they're not judging....phew ::)  It was so hard last year, the celebs don't know what they've let themselves in for :005:

Only a few hours to go now so anyone who hasn't entered a photo you have just a short time left :shades:

The donations are looking amazing but any last minute ones would be very much appreciated :D :shades:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Michele on May 31, 2008, 06:32:18 PM
The standard is even higher this year - bet last years judges are relieved that the baton has been passed to others to judge it ;)

Yup!!!  :lol2:

We were talking about that yesterday weren't we Michele?  I think all the mods are relieved they're not judging....phew ::)  It was so hard last year, the celebs don't know what they've let themselves in for :005:

Only a few hours to go now so anyone who hasn't entered a photo you have just a short time left :shades:

The donations are looking amazing but any last minute ones would be very much appreciated :D :shades:

I'm hiding under my rock and I'm not coming out until all judging is finished!  :005:

Get those last minute ones in now...........tick tick tick :lol2:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Colin on May 31, 2008, 08:05:27 PM

There's quite a few photos of nameless dogs - I don't think the judges can be expected to know who they all are, so if anyone has omitted their dog's name can you add it in please ? Ta.  :lol2:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: emilyjw on May 31, 2008, 10:22:30 PM
You mean they wouldn't know who Bracken is... she is most upset  :005:

Just added the name on the one I had missed... ;)
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: JaneES on May 31, 2008, 10:24:20 PM
Good Luck everyone, some fantastic photos there :-)
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: screamingswifts on May 31, 2008, 10:24:46 PM
Well just got my last one in and there's a lot of last minute posting going on before midnight :lol2:

Good Luck Everyone  :D I would hate to be judging this :o  ;)

Some of the ones in the  'stars in their eyes' section have had me in fits of laughter, and it's been lovely seeing some of the other breeds as well. What a very beautiful bunch of doggies on here, and so nice to see so many of them altogether :luv:

Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: suzieq on May 31, 2008, 10:28:24 PM
Gud luck everyone :D
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Helen on May 31, 2008, 10:29:50 PM
i'm still dithering about changing one of Jarv's pictures  ::)

ENOUGH ALREADY!

good luck everyone  :D
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: joanne_v on May 31, 2008, 11:26:15 PM
Roxy and Rio - 'Self Service' Whenever it goes quiet, you know they're up to something they shouldn't!!!

(http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff34/hollydavies123/NaugthyPups102-Copy2.jpg)

love it!

I'm NOT changing any more pics. Well maybe one, or two... Helen PM me if you want an opinion on best pics and you can do same for me! Now Nics gone I have no-one to ask!  ;)
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: JaspersMum on May 31, 2008, 11:31:21 PM
Love the pic of Roxy and Rio

Just scouring pics and still deciding whether to change any  ::)
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Colin on May 31, 2008, 11:59:40 PM
One minute to go and there seems to be a rush of last minute activity, just like last year.   :lol2:

I'll give it a bit longer before locking the threads.
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Emmylou on June 01, 2008, 12:05:47 AM

One minute to go and there seems to be a rush of last minute activity, just like last year.   :lol2:

Yeah, that'll be me and Dave then, realised we hadn't posted many so made a mad dash - the most stressful hour of the week.  I wouldn't care we didn't even get to post the ones we wanted because they would'nt load quick enough.  We really should stop being so lazy and stop leaving everything until the last minute!!
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Max X 2 on June 01, 2008, 12:08:30 AM

One minute to go and there seems to be a rush of last minute activity, just like last year.   :lol2:

Yeah, that'll be me and Dave then, realised we hadn't posted many so made a mad dash - the most stressful hour of the week.  I wouldn't care we didn't even get to post the ones we wanted because they would'nt load quick enough.  We really should stop being so lazy and stop leaving everything until the last minute!!
and I was waiting to see if I could capture Max whilst on holiday - although I wish I'd trimmed him before we went  :shades:
So catching up with all the new pics - absolutely brilliant  :D   :luv:
Good luck....judges  :shades:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: clarey-doll on June 01, 2008, 12:09:38 AM
Colin,
when does the judging start? ;)
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Colin on June 01, 2008, 12:10:30 AM

One minute to go and there seems to be a rush of last minute activity, just like last year.   :lol2:

Yeah, that'll be me and Dave then, realised we hadn't posted many so made a mad dash - the most stressful hour of the week.  I wouldn't care we didn't even get to post the ones we wanted because they would'nt load quick enough.  We really should stop being so lazy and stop leaving everything until the last minute!!

 :lol2:

Like trying to get all your homework done on the last night of the school holidays eh ?  :lol2: I can wait a bit longer though, if anyone wants to add more entries - wouldn't want anyone to miss out.
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Colin on June 01, 2008, 12:15:14 AM
Colin,
when does the judging start? ;)

I'll email the links to the judges and their agents tomorrow. Not sure how long it will take for the results to come through as I'm sure they have more pressing matters than li'l old us... so it's case of when they have the time... given their generosity in doing this for us it's only fair we give them as much time as possible.  :shades:   
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Emmylou on June 01, 2008, 12:17:23 AM

One minute to go and there seems to be a rush of last minute activity, just like last year.   :lol2:

Yeah, that'll be me and Dave then, realised we hadn't posted many so made a mad dash - the most stressful hour of the week.  I wouldn't care we didn't even get to post the ones we wanted because they would'nt load quick enough.  We really should stop being so lazy and stop leaving everything until the last minute!!

 :lol2:

Like trying to get all your homework done on the last night of the school holidays eh ?  :lol2: I can wait a bit longer though, if anyone wants to add more entries - wouldn't want anyone to miss out.

We are so like the kid with the schoolwork, but with every aspect of our lives!!  Thanks for the offer, but as far as we are concerned No, we're fine - wouldn't be fair to others just because we're lazy!!  I couldn't take the stress of finding more pictures - and if we wait longer Dave will insist on putting a one of Cosby looking like Hitler on the stars in your eyes thread!!
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: clarey-doll on June 01, 2008, 12:17:34 AM
thanks for that Colin ;)

will keep an eye out  ;) :shades:

cant wait to see what they think  :005: :lol2:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Colin on June 01, 2008, 12:20:28 AM


 and if we wait longer Dave will insist on putting a one of Cosby looking like Hitler on the stars in your eyes thread!!

 :lol2:

Well that would definitley be worth waiting for - do it !  :lol2: ( Big up to the Cockers with taches.  :005: )

Don't worry I'm never in bed before 2am so I don't mind hanging around for a bit.  :lol2:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Colin on June 01, 2008, 12:53:57 AM
As Emmylou has gone offline now I've locked all the threads - maybe Cosby's too busy invading the Sudentland and annexing Poland to enter Star In Their Eyes.  :lol2:

Good luck everyone - regardless of the results you've all helped contribute to another really successful photo competition. The quality of entry has been absolutely fantastic - Cockers eh, don't you just love em ?  :shades:  :lol2:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: clarey-doll on June 01, 2008, 12:57:36 AM
Thanks Colin and all the Mods for such a great competition  ;) :shades: :luv:

cant wait for the results  ;)
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Colin on June 01, 2008, 01:21:43 AM
Thanks Colin and all the Mods for such a great competition  ;) :shades: :luv:



Thanks Clare. I can't deny that it's been quite time consuming but it's also been great fun. Seeing lots of fantastic photos of Cockers, raising money for a good cause and having a great laugh in the raffle/auction threads - well you can't ask for more than that, can you ?  :shades:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: joanne_v on June 01, 2008, 01:55:48 AM
They'd better not take too long to pick their winners or I'll be having a nervous breakdown!  ;)

Only 12 months til next comp  :lol2:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: jarbaha on June 01, 2008, 08:23:19 AM
hi everyone  :D just wanted to say thank you colin and mods for such a great photo competition  :D  :luv:.
and to everyone who has entered, we should all feel very proud to have helped raised lots of money for such a great cause, also well done to all who have taken time and effort into doing  the raffles too, some wonderful prizes.

to everyone who has entered photos, we are all winners  :luv: regardless of the results, as we all love the breed with a passion, and i think all our  pictures capture our breed perfectley  ;) , all stunning dogs.

just wanted to wish everyone good luck who has entered, the pictures of all our dogs  :luv:are all fantastic .
good luck everyone  :luv:

Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Mary on June 01, 2008, 09:13:44 AM
Thanks Clare. I can't deny that it's been quite time consuming but it's also been great fun. Seeing lots of fantastic photos of Cockers, raising money for a good cause and having a great laugh in the raffle/auction threads - well you can't ask for more than that, can you ?  :shades:
Yes, my contribution in the 'singed book raffle' certainly amused a few of you :005: ph34r  Colin even rang me up during the bedlam of it, he couldn't stop laughing ::)

Colin has done a fantastic job putting this competition together and Jane has contributed an awful lot too so thanks to both :shades: 
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: emilyjw on June 01, 2008, 09:33:34 AM
Thanks everyone who has participates, I just wonder if we have the patience to wait for the judges to judge....

Will the results be posted as they come in or will you wait for all the results?

At least John Barrowman has found Nancy now, so that might give him a bit more time  :005:

And finally good luck!
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Emmylou on June 01, 2008, 11:43:26 AM
As Emmylou has gone offline now I've locked all the threads - maybe Cosby's too busy invading the Sudentland and annexing Poland to enter Star In Their Eyes.  :lol2:


OMG How did you know!! :lol2:  On a serious note, thanks for the offer and as everyone else has said - great job on the competition, great fun.

Emma

p.s.  Boo isn't happy with the idea of a photo competition.  As one of lifes 'fugly' cockers he feels next year we should have a competition based solely on personality as opposed to looks (where it doesn't matter if you can't see your eyes on photos) :005:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: joanne_v on June 03, 2008, 06:48:59 PM
Any judges made their decisions yet? Not that I'm impatient. At all. Not even a tiny bit....  ph34r
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Colin on June 03, 2008, 06:50:34 PM

Yes.

The results are...





















a secret.  :lol2:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Helen on June 03, 2008, 06:51:21 PM
Any judges made their decisions yet? Not that I'm impatient. At all. Not even a tiny bit....  ph34r


:rofl1: :rofl1: :rofl1:

I wouldn't expect results for a good week or 2 Jo  ;)
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: joanne_v on June 03, 2008, 07:03:46 PM
Didnt think so, was just hoping Colin might spill if any results are in.... Hint hint  :shades:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Colin on June 03, 2008, 07:16:54 PM

There will be no spilling from me.  :lol2:

Just one set of results in so far. Last year it took me 4 hours to type out the results, add in the winners photos and to put cyber rosettes on the threads - so even if the rest of the results come in soon, I might not have time to do it all until the weekend. In fact, to build up the expectation and excitement maybe I could leave it until July. You wouldn't mind waiting, I'm sure.  :lol2:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: White Bryony on June 03, 2008, 07:20:37 PM

There will be no spilling from me.  :lol2:

Just one set of results in so far. Last year it took me 4 hours to type out the results, add in the winners photos and to put cyber rosettes on the threads - so even if the rest of the results come in soon, I might not have time to do it all until the weekend. In fact, to build up the expectation and excitement maybe I could leave it until July. You wouldn't mind waiting, I'm sure.  :lol2:

I'm a really quick typist so if you just want to tell me the results I will type them for you  :005:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: emilyjw on June 03, 2008, 07:21:59 PM

There will be no spilling from me.  :lol2:

Just one set of results in so far. Last year it took me 4 hours to type out the results, add in the winners photos and to put cyber rosettes on the threads - so even if the rest of the results come in soon, I might not have time to do it all until the weekend. In fact, to build up the expectation and excitement maybe I could leave it until July. You wouldn't mind waiting, I'm sure.  :lol2:

I'm a really quick typist so if you just want to tell me the results I will type them for you  :005:

I'm sure a few of us would be willing to help out  :005: I promise I wouldn't accidentally change the results...

Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: joanne_v on June 03, 2008, 07:22:36 PM

There will be no spilling from me.  :lol2:

Just one set of results in so far. Last year it took me 4 hours to type out the results, add in the winners photos and to put cyber rosettes on the threads - so even if the rest of the results come in soon, I might not have time to do it all until the weekend. In fact, to build up the expectation and excitement maybe I could leave it until July. You wouldn't mind waiting, I'm sure.  :lol2:

Plenty of us here who could help  ;) If Lisan can type I'm sure I could add rosettes!
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: White Bryony on June 03, 2008, 07:24:08 PM
Stoopid me Em - I hadn't even thought about changing the results - I just wanted to know who had won  :005:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: debsallen on June 03, 2008, 07:32:46 PM
there were so many amazing pictures, I have no hope but I certainly wish everyone the best of luck, will be great to see who the judges chose
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: loumeg on June 03, 2008, 07:45:14 PM
How can any one choose  :luv:  All our little boys and girls are gorgeous  :luv: :luv:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Mollycuddles on June 03, 2008, 09:27:30 PM
How can any one choose  :luv:  All our little boys and girls are gorgeous  :luv: :luv:

And that's what I think too  :D they are all lovely and worthy of 1st prize :luv: :luv: :luv:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: JaspersMum on June 03, 2008, 09:33:53 PM
How can any one choose  :luv:  All our little boys and girls are gorgeous  :luv: :luv:

And that's what I think too  :D they are all lovely and worthy of 1st prize :luv: :luv: :luv:

So if we let Lisa start typing now it should be easy enough to copy all the thread and add a 1st against every name  ;)
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: loumeg on June 03, 2008, 09:41:33 PM
Ok lets get typing  :005:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Sheryl on June 04, 2008, 03:07:30 PM
Quote
and having a great laugh in the raffle/auction threads

Does that mean my voodoo doll is getting put away til next year then Colin? :lol2: :lol2:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: emilyjw on June 04, 2008, 03:13:45 PM
Quote
and having a great laugh in the raffle/auction threads

Does that mean my voodoo doll is getting put away til next year then Colin? :lol2: :lol2:

I guess it depends on whether Kali wins  :005: She is a beautiful girl  :luv:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Colin on June 04, 2008, 04:10:10 PM
Quote
and having a great laugh in the raffle/auction threads

Does that mean my voodoo doll is getting put away til next year then Colin? :lol2: :lol2:

Don't you mean voodoo dolls ? They've been a top seller - we've all got one.  :lol2:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: JaspersMum on June 04, 2008, 04:12:04 PM
Quote
and having a great laugh in the raffle/auction threads

Does that mean my voodoo doll is getting put away til next year then Colin? :lol2: :lol2:

Don't you mean voodoo dolls ? They've been a top seller - we've all got one.  :lol2:
Is that what you've been selling on Ebay then, new production line  ;)
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Sheryl on June 04, 2008, 04:12:38 PM
Ingrates....... :rofl1: :rofl1:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: emilyjw on June 04, 2008, 04:13:03 PM
Are we allowed to know which celeb was the most efficient and sent through their results speedily... that way I can target my vote bracken thoughts in the right direction...
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Sheryl on June 04, 2008, 04:15:10 PM
Quote
I guess it depends on whether Kali wins   She is a beautiful girl 

Aww thanks Emily. :luv:  I think so but then I would wouldn't I? ph34r ph34r
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: lisalh on June 04, 2008, 04:43:43 PM
Quote
and having a great laugh in the raffle/auction threads

Does that mean my voodoo doll is getting put away til next year then Colin? :lol2: :lol2:
Sheryl I think the voodoo dolls should be our new profile pics!!
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Sheryl on June 04, 2008, 04:48:30 PM
Yes, our badge of honour!! :005:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: lisalh on June 04, 2008, 05:03:46 PM
Yes, our badge of honour!! :005:
Badge of honour makes us sound like Scouts- will have to come up with something more appropiate!!!
Now all we need to do is win the photo comp!! ;) ph34r
Then really will have to change profile (names included)
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Sheryl on June 04, 2008, 05:13:56 PM
Yes, our badge of honour!! :005:
Badge of honour makes us sound like Scouts- will have to come up with something more appropiate!!!
Now all we need to do is win the photo comp!! ;) ph34r
Then really will have to change profile (names included)


Yes, new names and photies.  Will have a think.......... :005: :005:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Beryl on June 06, 2008, 04:57:02 PM
I'm sorry, but I didn't find the date of the results of the Photos competition 2008. ph34r
Does one of you know this date?  :huh:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: screamingswifts on June 06, 2008, 05:00:20 PM
Bloody Hell - I though the winners had been announced then  :005: :005:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: joanne_v on June 06, 2008, 05:00:54 PM
Bloody Hell - I though the winners had been announced then  :005: :005:

Me too! My heart slipped a beat ( or five)  >:(
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: ladylola on June 06, 2008, 05:05:23 PM
Nobody knows. we just have to be patient  :005:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Beryl on June 06, 2008, 05:09:02 PM
OK, I will be patient... ::)

Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: chickrockguitar on June 06, 2008, 05:17:03 PM
Bloody Hell - I though the winners had been announced then  :005: :005:
Me too! Heh.
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Colin on June 06, 2008, 05:18:54 PM
Still no idea when all the results will be in. We did get this nice message from Martin Clunes though...

"My daughter and I had a ball looking at all the pictures in all the categories. Like everyone says at times like these... "it's terribly hard to have to choose from so many fabulous entries"... but it is."

 :shades:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: joanne_v on June 06, 2008, 05:22:54 PM
Oooh clever Mr Clunes has made his decisons then.
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: lisalh on June 06, 2008, 06:15:32 PM
I hope mr Barrowman hurries up!! Do you think threatening to scratch his cd would work?!?! Only entered 2 pics and am driving myself mad trying to guess who has won what.


AAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHH am crap at waiting!!!!
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Cath on June 06, 2008, 09:22:21 PM
Ohhh can't wait to see who has won their categories, all the entries have been great, not to mention the fund raising.

I've loved looking at all those photos, glad I don't have to choose a winner as they all are  :luv:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Jan/Billy on June 06, 2008, 11:33:11 PM
You lot are so impatient  :lol2:


I can wait as long as it takes because I know for an absolute fact Billy won't come anywhere near 1st 2nd or 3rd. Too many people with fancy cameras in this competition for us to even stand a tiny chance !
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: debsallen on June 07, 2008, 08:39:32 AM
You lot are so impatient  :lol2:


I can wait as long as it takes because I know for an absolute fact Billy won't come anywhere near 1st 2nd or 3rd. Too many people with fancy cameras in this competition for us to even stand a tiny chance !


and with fancy editing software !!!!
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: JaspersMum on June 07, 2008, 09:06:24 AM
You lot are so impatient  :lol2:


I can wait as long as it takes because I know for an absolute fact Billy won't come anywhere near 1st 2nd or 3rd. Too many people with fancy cameras in this competition for us to even stand a tiny chance !

Jan, your pics of Billy are gorgeous. he's very handsome and don't see why he doesn't stand as good a chance as any other  :luv:


and with fancy editing software !!!!

But it's not a photography competition and its the dog and what it is doing that counts not the technical aspects of the picture  ;)
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: loumeg on June 07, 2008, 04:20:17 PM
Sometimes the best photos are the ones that are taken on a little basic camera then uploaded and entered as they were taken without any fancy editing.  Which is a good job cos thats all i knew how to do  :005: and then it was a trauma  :005: 
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Nicola on June 07, 2008, 07:43:15 PM


and with fancy editing software !!!!

But it's not a photography competition and its the dog and what it is doing that counts not the technical aspects of the picture  ;)


Exactly, a fancy camera or software doesn't make a good photographer and you could have the most technically perfect photo and it still won't win as that's not what's being judged here. I keep logging on to see if the results are in yet as well, looking forward to seeing them  :D
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: loumeg on June 07, 2008, 08:00:21 PM
Ive not looked at anywhere in particular as i thought they would appear on the main site headed results or somthing similar.  Am i being dumb and should i be looking somewhere else :o

Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Helen on June 07, 2008, 08:24:25 PM


and with fancy editing software !!!!

But it's not a photography competition and its the dog and what it is doing that counts not the technical aspects of the picture  ;)



Exactly, a fancy camera or software doesn't make a good photographer and you could have the most technically perfect photo and it still won't win as that's not what's being judged here. I keep logging on to see if the results are in yet as well, looking forward to seeing them  :D


Yup agree - and fwiw I have fancy editing software and frankly I can't be ar$ed using it  :D  I think if the photo needs loads of photoshopping it's not a good photo anyway - silk purse sows ear and all that  ;)

this is about the dogs not techy photography and Jan I think Billy looks soooo handsome in his picture :luv: :luv:


Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: teapot on June 07, 2008, 08:47:20 PM
Quote
Yup agree - and fwiw I have fancy editing software and frankly I can't be ar$ed using it    I think if the photo needs loads of photoshopping it's not a good photo anyway - silk purse sows ear and all that 

this is about the dogs not techy photography and Jan I think Billy looks soooo handsome in his picture 


I agree too! I have editing software and everytime I try to use it the photo turns out worse than the original so it just ends up being a waste of time  >:(
All our cockers have natural beauty and character that shines through in any photo  :luv: :luv:  :D (even the outtakes !) :005:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Jan/Billy on June 07, 2008, 11:53:48 PM
Exactly, a fancy camera or software doesn't make a good photographer and you could have the most technically perfect photo and it still won't win as that's not what's being judged here.


I know that's not whats being judged, but you can't deny that a nice quality clear close up photo has much more of a chance of winning.  These kinds of pictures are much easier to achieve with a more decent camera.

Am not critising, far from it, good luck to everyone it's a fabulous competition !  My fave is caught in the act, I just love it  :lol2:




and Jan I think Billy looks soooo handsome in his picture :luv: :luv:


aw thanks  ;) :-*
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: LynseyAndChester on June 07, 2008, 11:57:17 PM
My problem is getting him to sit still long enough to take a decent picture. He's so much cuter in the fur than on film, definately. Pictures don't portay character too well when the character has ants in his furry little pants  >:(
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Karma on June 08, 2008, 08:56:36 AM

Can relate to that - the amount of photos I took of "where Honey was  looking cute/seasonal/loving etc" is unbelievable!!!!  :005:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: ali on June 08, 2008, 12:09:57 PM
i didn't enter barkers coz i'm not really into competitions but i've really enjoyed looking at everyone's pics- they are all so scrummy.  :luv:

jan, i know what you mean- there is a wow factor when a photo looks like it could be in a gallery but all of the dogs definitely shine through in their pics regardless. :)
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Hurtwood Dogs on June 08, 2008, 01:32:27 PM
Heh heh I think a good camera does make a difference (she says green with envy.. I will have one ONE DAY!!!)

Norms is very easy to photo - she's a decent size and her coat reflects the light well to show her gorgeous muscles and movement - you can see how athletic she is and how much presence she has very easily - good camera or not. But Dave just isn't photogenic I haven't taken a single pic of him that I think sums up how lovely he is and what he's about. He's not a very 'in your face dog' and his colouring doesn't seem to help either as it just absorbs the light and doesn't show any real definition  :005: I need to find someone with a good camera to see if that's the way to get 'Dave' in print pixals  :005: :005:

Hannah xx
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: emilyjw on June 10, 2008, 03:15:44 PM
any more results in...  ;)

I agree that having a good camera helps, but having a beautifl well trained dog who will sit still is probably more helpful.

Have the camera, just need the dog  :005:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Beth on June 10, 2008, 03:27:02 PM
any more results in...  ;)

I agree that having a good camera helps, but having a beautifl well trained dog who will sit still is probably more helpful.

Have the camera, just need the dog  :005:

Hmph. I have neither! >:( :005:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: loumeg on June 10, 2008, 10:35:47 PM
Yikes......Where will i find the results when they are in :huh: :huh: :huh:

Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Colin on June 11, 2008, 12:16:53 AM

The results will be posted on the competition board when we've got them all in.
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: *sandra* on June 11, 2008, 02:01:32 AM
I know i wouldnt have liked to judge them. they are All gorgeous and stars in their own owners hearts.  :angel: :blink:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Hurtwood Dogs on June 11, 2008, 09:34:05 AM
I know i wouldnt have liked to judge them. they are All gorgeous and stars in their own owners hearts.  :angel: :blink:

I was thinking that - I'd have found it absolutely impossible!!!! Might make it easier I guess if you're not on the forum regularly and know very little about each dog/owner but still.... phewey!

Hannah x
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: tori252 on June 11, 2008, 10:45:07 AM
I'm a nightmare - keep checking on here every 15 mins (or so it seems) to see if the results are in yet  :lol2:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: White Bryony on June 11, 2008, 10:47:07 AM

The results will be posted on the competition board when we've got them all in.

I have resisted posting till now, please please could we have a likkle update on what you are still waiting for

 :-*  :-*  :-*
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Colin on June 11, 2008, 12:38:08 PM
please please could we have a likkle update on what you are still waiting for


The judges results.  :lol2: We've got 2 in, 3 more to come.
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: tori252 on June 11, 2008, 12:46:00 PM
please please could we have a likkle update on what you are still waiting for


The judges results.  :lol2: We've got 2 in, 3 more to come.

I think you should name and shame!!!  :o :005:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Magic Star on June 12, 2008, 10:11:38 PM
Come on guys the judges are very busy people and are giving their precious time up for this, cut them a bit of slack ;) :D
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Cazzie on June 12, 2008, 10:25:20 PM
Come on guys the judges are very busy people and are giving their precious time up for this, cut them a bit of slack ;) :D

What Ken Bruce  :lol2: He only works 2 hours a day  :lol2: :lol2:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Michele on June 12, 2008, 10:25:48 PM
You're quite right Emma, but I did talk back to Ken Bruce on my car radio this morning asking him if he'd had a look yet.  :005:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Michele on June 12, 2008, 10:26:10 PM
Oh dear poor Mr Bruce  :lol2:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Cazzie on June 12, 2008, 10:27:05 PM
Oh dear poor Mr Bruce  :lol2:

He's quite a laugh  :-\ :lol2:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Michele on June 12, 2008, 10:37:25 PM
Oh dear poor Mr Bruce  :lol2:

He's quite a laugh  :-\ :lol2:

I know, but it was the way we both posted about him at the same time.  ;)
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Cazzie on June 12, 2008, 11:30:41 PM
Oh dear poor Mr Bruce  :lol2:

He's quite a laugh  :-\ :lol2:

I know, but it was the way we both posted about him at the same time.  ;)

Spooky  :lol2:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: louisew on June 15, 2008, 12:12:23 PM
Any news on the results yet? The suspence is killing me!
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Jane S on June 15, 2008, 12:17:48 PM
As soon as we have all the results in, we'll let you know. We're still waiting on 2 judges at the moment so I'm afraid we all have to be patient for a bit longer :D
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: joanne_v on June 15, 2008, 12:23:49 PM
aaarrrrggggghhhhhhhhh!!!! I dont know what patience is!!!!   ph34r
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: JaspersMum on June 15, 2008, 07:58:57 PM
There are a few hints on Dogs Pages about another Photo competition if anyone interested  :shades:

http://www.dogpages.org.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=173459&st=0
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Jane S on June 15, 2008, 09:49:33 PM
Probably best to keep this thread just for discussion about the COL Photo Comp, thanks ;)

Now only waiting for one more judge to send their results so hopefully the waiting won't go on much longer :D
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: subeeloo on June 16, 2008, 02:31:45 PM
Where will the results be when they have all decided who has won?
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Cazzie on June 16, 2008, 02:47:47 PM
Where will the results be when they have all decided who has won?

Im sure you wont miss it where ever it is  :005: :shades:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: emilyjw on June 16, 2008, 03:07:02 PM
Where will the results be when they have all decided who has won?

Im sure you wont miss it where ever it is  :005: :shades:

Wouldn't it be funny if Colin just placed it somewhere hidden and discreet and just randomly mentioned one of the winners.  You can just see all of us furiously scrolling up and down looking for it, thinking come on computer refresh so I can see it  :005:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Victoria on June 16, 2008, 03:08:56 PM
Where will the results be when they have all decided who has won?

Im sure you wont miss it where ever it is  :005: :shades:

Wouldn't it be funny if Colin just placed it somewhere hidden and discreet and just randomly mentioned one of the winners.  You can just see all of us furiously scrolling up and down looking for it, thinking come on computer refresh so I can see it  :005:

 :005: :005:

dont give him any ideas!!!!   
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: JaspersMum on June 16, 2008, 03:22:42 PM
Where will the results be when they have all decided who has won?

Im sure you wont miss it where ever it is  :005: :shades:

Wouldn't it be funny if Colin just placed it somewhere hidden and discreet and just randomly mentioned one of the winners.  You can just see all of us furiously scrolling up and down looking for it, thinking come on computer refresh so I can see it  :005:

Or each result hidden halfway through obscure posts  ph34r

Can see us all dividing up to report where the latest result had been spotted, prize for who finds the most  :005:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: emilyjw on June 16, 2008, 03:28:19 PM
Where will the results be when they have all decided who has won?

Im sure you wont miss it where ever it is  :005: :shades:

Wouldn't it be funny if Colin just placed it somewhere hidden and discreet and just randomly mentioned one of the winners.  You can just see all of us furiously scrolling up and down looking for it, thinking come on computer refresh so I can see it  :005:

Or each result hidden halfway through obscure posts  ph34r

Can see us all dividing up to report where the latest result had been spotted, prize for who finds the most  :005:

It could be a big game, with the person who finds all the winners winning a prize  :005:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: lisalh on June 16, 2008, 03:31:30 PM
Where will the results be when they have all decided who has won?

Im sure you wont miss it where ever it is  :005: :shades:

Wouldn't it be funny if Colin just placed it somewhere hidden and discreet and just randomly mentioned one of the winners.  You can just see all of us furiously scrolling up and down looking for it, thinking come on computer refresh so I can see it  :005:

Or each result hidden halfway through obscure posts  ph34r

Can see us all dividing up to report where the latest result had been spotted, prize for who finds the most  :005:

It could be a big game, with the person who finds all the winners winning a prize  :005:


Stop it all of you- I spend half my life on here as it is and poor Fred will be really neglected if I have to trawl through obscure posts as well as the usual suspects!!! :005: :005: :005:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: emilyjw on June 16, 2008, 03:34:38 PM
Ok I'm stopping  :005:  I'm sure Colin wouldn't be that mean anyway  ;)

This is why people like me should never be given power  :005:

Give Fred a squidge from me as an apology  :luv:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: lisalh on June 16, 2008, 03:44:34 PM
Ok I'm stopping  :005:  I'm sure Colin wouldn't be that mean anyway  ;)

This is why people like me should never be given power  :005:

Give Fred a squidge from me as an apology  :luv:
Fred all squidged on your behalf but he asks for kisses as well next time-never satisfied-typical male!!!
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: emilyjw on June 16, 2008, 04:06:56 PM
i thought he may be a macho male, but here goes  :-*  :-*
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: lisalh on June 16, 2008, 04:18:26 PM
i thought he may be a macho male, but here goes  :-*  :-*
My boy Macho ::) ::) Never going to happen I fear.

Thanks for kisses -you have made his day!!!
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: subeeloo on June 18, 2008, 09:54:49 AM
Where will the results be when they have all decided who has won?

Im sure you wont miss it where ever it is  :005: :shades:
...I hadn't entered Sammy as i found out about it too late :'(
Good luck to one and all tho ;)
Where is Martin Clunes's post, i heard he had posted one somewhere?
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Cazzie on June 18, 2008, 10:00:46 AM
Where will the results be when they have all decided who has won?

Where is Martin Clunes's post, i heard he had posted one somewhere?

How do you guys hear this suff   :-\
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Elisa on June 18, 2008, 11:39:04 AM




Where is Martin Clunes's post, i heard he had posted one somewhere?




Page 16

Still no idea when all the results will be in. We did get this nice message from Martin Clunes though...

"My daughter and I had a ball looking at all the pictures in all the categories. Like everyone says at times like these... "it's terribly hard to have to choose from so many fabulous entries"... but it is."

 :shades:

 :D
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: joanne_v on June 20, 2008, 05:37:23 PM
Nearly three weeks now....  :-\            Can you buy packets of patience anywhere?  ph34r
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Colin on June 20, 2008, 05:50:54 PM
The judge that we are waiting on has said he'll hopefully have time to look over the photos some time next week. But before you get your hopes up - I'm going on holiday next week... so looks like you've got a few more weeks to wait yet.  :lol2:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: joanne_v on June 20, 2008, 05:57:30 PM
The judge that we are waiting on has said he'll hopefully have time to look over the photos some time next week. But before you get your hopes up - I'm going on holiday next week... so looks like you've got a few more weeks to wait yet.  :lol2:

Noooooooo.... you wouldnt do that to us. :huh: I'm sure another mod could post the results... or you can do it from a net cafe abroad! If Nicola can find them in Peru I'm sure you can wherever you're off to!  :shades:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: JaspersMum on June 20, 2008, 06:40:42 PM
 :'( :'( :'(
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: bev6951 on June 20, 2008, 06:47:39 PM
 >:(
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Cazzie on June 20, 2008, 06:50:52 PM
 :lol2: :lol2:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: lisalh on June 20, 2008, 08:03:12 PM
Colin tell him to pull his finger out of the proverbial- I am a trained killer doncha know!!!! ;) ;)
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: loumeg on June 20, 2008, 10:12:42 PM
Colin......... Cancel your holiday....... im sure the insurance will pay out on cancellation if you explain why  :P :P  Cookie is dying with curiosity she keeps asking me to look nearly everyday you know.  Its not me honest its Cookie  ;) ;)
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: cazza on June 20, 2008, 10:14:27 PM
 :005: :005:

Colin have a great Hol  :D (but then I didn't enter the competition so I don't mind waiting  :shades:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: MegandMolly on June 20, 2008, 10:15:24 PM
:005: :005:

Colin have a great Hol  :D (but then I didn't enter the competition so I don't mind waiting  :shades:
:lol2: same here, have a long and happy hol Colin! ;)
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Karma on June 21, 2008, 08:59:14 AM

I did enter, but agree with the "Enjoy your holiday" posts!!
I would love to know who has won, but can cope with waiting until the results are out officially!!

People have given up so much of their time to create, moderate and judge the competition and, while it's killing me, waiting is all part of the fun!!!  :005: Anyway - we're all winners, as we all have the best dogs ever!
 ;)
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: *Theresa* on June 21, 2008, 09:25:35 AM
Well I did enter and while I love me dogs even I wouldn't pick them as winners out of all the entries....my camera skills just don't do them justice at all so I can wait as long as it takes.

Have a fab holiday  :D
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: JenSam on June 21, 2008, 10:07:08 AM
I don't mind waiting.  Sam is my winner anyway.  :luv:

Enjoy your holiday Colin!
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: subeeloo on June 21, 2008, 02:19:01 PM
The judge that we are waiting on has said he'll hopefully have time to look over the photos some time next week. But before you get your hopes up - I'm going on holiday next week... so looks like you've got a few more weeks to wait yet.  :lol2:
........DOH!!!!! I didn't enter Sammy, but i would still love to know the results, can't someone else post the results while you are away Colin :huh:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: emilyjw on June 25, 2008, 02:44:06 PM
I hope Colin is enjoying his holiday while we all sit here patiently waiting  :005:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: White Bryony on June 25, 2008, 02:47:38 PM
I hope Colin is enjoying his holiday while we all sit here patiently waiting  :005:

What do you mean - patiently!!!!  :005:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: emilyjw on June 25, 2008, 02:52:28 PM
I hope Colin is enjoying his holiday while we all sit here patiently waiting  :005:

What do you mean - patiently!!!!  :005:

I can pretend i'm being patient  :005:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: lisalh on June 25, 2008, 04:12:02 PM
I hope Colin is enjoying his holiday while we all sit here patiently waiting  :005:

What do you mean - patiently!!!!  :005:

I can pretend i'm being patient  :005:

I cant pretend that well!!!!!! Come home Colin and put us out of our misery....

PS Hope you enjoyed ur hols
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Colin on June 25, 2008, 05:28:28 PM

Thanks - except I haven't even gone yet.  :lol2:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Max X 2 on June 25, 2008, 05:31:48 PM
Ahh he's been too busy putting the rossettes on the pictures  :shades:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: happydog on June 25, 2008, 05:37:09 PM
Ahh he's been too busy putting the rossettes on the pictures  :shades:
  :lol2: Mad rush as everyone dashes to the photo competition 2008 threads to see if Max X 2 is right  :005:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: hollyd443 on June 25, 2008, 05:51:35 PM
Ahh he's been too busy putting the rossettes on the pictures  :shades:
  :lol2: Mad rush as everyone dashes to the photo competition 2008 threads to see if Max X 2 is right  :005:

Doh!! I thought the results were out then! You've never seen anyone look through 800 photos in search of rosettes so fast!!  :005:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: emilyjw on June 25, 2008, 06:48:50 PM
Ahh he's been too busy putting the rossettes on the pictures  :shades:
  :lol2: Mad rush as everyone dashes to the photo competition 2008 threads to see if Max X 2 is right  :005:

Doh!! I thought the results were out then! You've never seen anyone look through 800 photos in search of rosettes so fast!!  :005:

 :005:

So when do you go Colin?
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Cazzie on June 25, 2008, 07:06:07 PM
Ahh he's been too busy putting the rossettes on the pictures  :shades:
  :lol2: Mad rush as everyone dashes to the photo competition 2008 threads to see if Max X 2 is right  :005:

Doh!! I thought the results were out then! You've never seen anyone look through 800 photos in search of rosettes so fast!!  :005:

 :005:

So when do you go Colin?

After he does the results  :005:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: White Bryony on June 25, 2008, 11:44:30 PM

Thanks - except I haven't even gone yet.  :lol2:

Aww its really good of you to wait to go on holiday till you get the results and can post them for us  :-*  :-*
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: JaspersMum on June 26, 2008, 08:26:58 AM

Thanks - except I haven't even gone yet.  :lol2:

Aww its really good of you to wait to go on holiday till you get the results and can post them for us  :-*  :-*

Or - is Colin REALY going on holiday, could he be winding us all up?  ;)
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: laurajday123 on June 26, 2008, 08:48:34 AM
awwwwwwwwww i want the results!!!!!!
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Hurtwood Dogs on June 26, 2008, 11:38:50 AM
What results???? Has there been a photo competition or something?

Hannah x
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: emilyjw on June 26, 2008, 11:50:30 AM
What results???? Has there been a photo competition or something?

Hannah x

I think we're all waiting to find out who is the prettiest  :005:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Hurtwood Dogs on June 26, 2008, 12:46:44 PM
Ah I see.......... nothing serious then :lol2:



Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: emilyjw on June 26, 2008, 01:38:48 PM
Ah I see.......... nothing serious then :lol2:





I'm hoping they pick me  :shades:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Helen on June 26, 2008, 01:40:41 PM
jeez guys, haven't you found the results yet?  ::)

























only kidding...just wanted to see what the reaction would be there  :rofl1:

Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Hurtwood Dogs on June 26, 2008, 01:41:35 PM
jeez guys, haven't you found the results yet?  ::)

























only kidding...just wanted to see what the reaction would be there  :rofl1:



You're HILARIOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!  :005:

Had me anyway... taking my mind of agility with Normous in a couple of hours... EEEeeek!

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Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: hollyd443 on June 26, 2008, 04:16:26 PM
jeez guys, haven't you found the results yet?  ::)

























only kidding...just wanted to see what the reaction would be there  :rofl1:



You are so cruel!!!  :005:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: happydog on June 26, 2008, 05:30:09 PM
jeez guys, haven't you found the results yet?  ::)

























only kidding...just wanted to see what the reaction would be there  :rofl1:


  :P ::)  ;)
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: laurajday123 on June 27, 2008, 10:56:59 AM
you so just nearly made me cry! i got all excited and then *BANG* shot out of the skies. I WANT THE RESULTS!!!!! >:D
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: tori252 on June 30, 2008, 03:33:13 PM
Any idea on when results are coming  :huh: ......... yes I'm getting impatient..... :D :lol2:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: debsallen on June 30, 2008, 03:36:19 PM
me too, I fly out to Kos tomorrow night for a week so no pooter and no results  :-\
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Jane S on June 30, 2008, 04:15:01 PM
Sorry but we're still waiting for one judge who's probably a bit busy fighting off aliens ;) As soon as the results come through, we'll post them all up on the Competition board & that's all we can say at the moment :D
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: debsallen on June 30, 2008, 04:19:58 PM
would this be the same judge that lost his cocker a few weeks ago? (or maybe I am confused) if it is then maybe looking at a long list of cocker pics is not good timing

Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: AmberJasper on June 30, 2008, 04:21:29 PM
would this be the same judge that lost his cocker a few weeks ago? (or maybe I am confused) if it is then maybe looking at a long list of cocker pics is not good timing



I wondered that,...its probably the last thing the poor man wants to do right now  :'(
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: lisalh on June 30, 2008, 08:17:18 PM
I suddenly feel really mean wanting the results so soon.  I hope JB sees the pics as a fitting reminder of why our cockers are so precious to us and as a good way of remembering all the good times he had with his 'fur' baby. :'(
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Sarah.H on June 30, 2008, 08:22:21 PM
I suddenly feel really mean wanting the results so soon.  I hope JB sees the pics as a fitting reminder of why our cockers are so precious to us and as a good way of remembering all the good times he had with his 'fur' baby. :'(

Me too. I know when Pepper was pts I found it really hard seeing my friends two cockers as they were so similar  :'(
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: loumeg on July 07, 2008, 11:06:00 PM
Any news yet been offline for a bit  :o
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: spanielcrazy on July 07, 2008, 11:15:36 PM
No, we have to wait for Colin to get back from his holiday  >:( I think he's rowing a small boat around the world!  :lol2:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Cazzie on July 07, 2008, 11:17:28 PM
No, we have to wait for Colin to get back from his holiday  >:( I think he's rowing a small boat around the world!  :lol2:

 :rofl1: :rofl1: :rofl1: Rowing  :-\ I think he's lost his rowers  :lol2:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: lisalh on July 08, 2008, 11:46:27 AM
Brings a whole new meaning to up 'that' creek!!!!!!!


Hurry home colin am dying to know who won the comp!!!!!



Ps Hope you had nice hols ;)
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: hollyd443 on July 08, 2008, 11:50:08 AM
Each time I see a new post on this thread, I get soo excited in the hope that it'll be the results  :'( !!  :005 I'm dying to know who has won!!  :D
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: lisalh on July 08, 2008, 11:51:53 AM
Hollyd,
What a great pic or your 2 in your signature-Rio's markings are stunning and the expression on both of them is ace..
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: emilyjw on July 08, 2008, 11:52:08 AM
It's always the same people posting as well  :005:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: tori252 on July 08, 2008, 12:01:51 PM
Arggghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh........ I thought the results were up then ::)
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: bev6951 on July 08, 2008, 12:32:24 PM
Each time I see a new post on this thread, I get soo excited in the hope that it'll be the results  :'( !!  :005 I'm dying to know who has won!!  :D

I  keep thinking that aswell!!  >:(  :005: and hurry on to see whats new.
NOTHING  >:(  :lol2:  :lol2:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: hollyd443 on July 08, 2008, 12:37:17 PM
Hollyd,
What a great pic or your 2 in your signature-Rio's markings are stunning and the expression on both of them is ace..
Thanks Lisa - it was on our hols (see Roxy and Rio Holiday Photos in Rogues Gallery!), they had a fab time, but are quite miffed to be back!! They'd rather be back on the beach!!  :005:

Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: bev6951 on July 08, 2008, 12:38:43 PM
....... and again...........!!!!  >:(
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: happydog on July 08, 2008, 12:50:33 PM
 Hurrumphhhh >:(   ::) Mods shouldn't be allowed holidays  ph34r  :lol2:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Colin on July 08, 2008, 12:54:51 PM

The results would have been posted if they'd come in whilst I was away. We still dont have them all but as soon as we do, we'll post them.
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: *jean* on July 08, 2008, 12:58:00 PM

The results would have been posted if they'd come in whilst I was away. We still dont have them all but as soon as we do, we'll post them.
hope you had a nice holiday colin. any pics??
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Michele on July 08, 2008, 01:03:13 PM

The results would have been posted if they'd come in whilst I was away. We still dont have them all but as soon as we do, we'll post them.
hope you had a nice holiday colin. any pics??

Only some cracking shots of his dogs ready for next years comp :rofl1:


sorry, couldn't resist  :lol2:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Colin on July 08, 2008, 01:17:48 PM

We had a great holiday, thanks Jean. No photos though I'm afraid - just loads of midge bites for me and numerous ticks for the dogs... no prizes for guessing where we went.  :lol2:

The judge we are waiting on is currently in Canada and his agent is also on holiday - but they've promised to get the results to us as soon as possible.
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: ladylola on July 08, 2008, 05:29:46 PM
J B then  :lol2:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: *jean* on July 08, 2008, 10:20:41 PM

We had a great holiday, thanks Jean. No photos though I'm afraid - just loads of midge bites for me and numerous ticks for the dogs... no prizes for guessing where we went.  :lol2:

The judge we are waiting on is currently in Canada and his agent is also on holiday - but they've promised to get the results to us as soon as possible.

I take it you were on the west coast of scotland??
 Its high time you came north east. come in may its always better weather and no midgies then.
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: cazza on July 08, 2008, 11:00:47 PM

We had a great holiday, thanks Jean. No photos though I'm afraid - just loads of midge bites for me and numerous ticks for the dogs... no prizes for guessing where we went.  :lol2:

The judge we are waiting on is currently in Canada and his agent is also on holiday - but they've promised to get the results to us as soon as possible.

I take it you were on the west coast of scotland??
 Its high time you came north east. come in may its always better weather and no midgies then.

The midges are bad here this year and we don't normally get them here  :-\
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: *jean* on July 08, 2008, 11:03:38 PM

We had a great holiday, thanks Jean. No photos though I'm afraid - just loads of midge bites for me and numerous ticks for the dogs... no prizes for guessing where we went.  :lol2:

The judge we are waiting on is currently in Canada and his agent is also on holiday - but they've promised to get the results to us as soon as possible.

I take it you were on the west coast of scotland??
 Its high time you came north east. come in may its always better weather and no midgies then.

The midges are bad here this year and we don't normally get them here  :-\
the midge is the work of the  >:D
 a blighter!
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: happydog on July 08, 2008, 11:10:45 PM
the midge is the work of the  >:D
 a blighter!
Totally off topic, but as we are on the subject-in order to while away the time waiting for the results,  there is a lovely blog here about the Donegal midge
http://www.pete-smith.co.uk/midges.html
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: tillyson on July 09, 2008, 08:25:37 PM
just saw on another thread that the results were in, it was in the help part for competition, can't find them though, someone pulling my leg :005:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: sarah25 on July 09, 2008, 08:27:18 PM
Well i cant see any  :huh: Maybe they was looking at last years competition results  ph34r
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: emilyjw on July 09, 2008, 08:28:21 PM
I hope Mr Barrowman realises the tortute we are going through... it's worse than being one of the Maria's or Josephs....
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: happydog on July 09, 2008, 08:46:12 PM
Well i cant see any  :huh: Maybe they was looking at last years competition results  ph34r
Oh dear, yes they were  :rofl1: I just looked and there's a couple of posts there from today.
I think the 2007 competition threads should have been locked when the 2008 comp. began  :shades: .
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: emms on July 09, 2008, 08:51:16 PM
Every time I see a new post on this thread I think the results have been announced  :005:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Michele on July 09, 2008, 08:54:43 PM
Well i cant see any  :huh: Maybe they was looking at last years competition results  ph34r
Oh dear, yes they were  :rofl1: I just looked and there's a couple of posts there from today.
I think the 2007 competition threads should have been locked when the 2008 comp. began  :shades: .

You're quite right, so they should, so that is exactly what I've done.  ;)
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: JaspersMum on July 09, 2008, 08:56:10 PM
Well i cant see any  :huh: Maybe they was looking at last years competition results  ph34r
Oh dear, yes they were  :rofl1: I just looked and there's a couple of posts there from today.
I think the 2007 competition threads should have been locked when the 2008 comp. began  :shades: .

You're quite right, so they should, so that is exactly what I've done.  ;)

I know it seems like we've been waiting a while but I was sure we'd entered in 2008  :005: :005:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Beth on July 09, 2008, 09:00:08 PM
Well i cant see any  :huh: Maybe they was looking at last years competition results  ph34r
Oh dear, yes they were  :rofl1: I just looked and there's a couple of posts there from today.
I think the 2007 competition threads should have been locked when the 2008 comp. began  :shades: .

You're quite right, so they should, so that is exactly what I've done.  ;)

I know it seems like we've been waiting a while but I was sure we'd entered in 2008  :005: :005:

If Mr. Barrowman keeps us waiting for a whole year i think he'll have to expect some rather stroppy letters. :005:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: dylan on July 09, 2008, 09:17:57 PM
If Mr Barrowman is only judging one of the of the catagories could the rest of the results not be posted? The suspense is killing me  :005:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: joanne_v on July 09, 2008, 09:50:40 PM
Would still have to wait for Mr B's results so that Mr C can choose BiS...

Nicola's going to have been around the entire continent of South America before we get the results me thinks!  :lol2:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Cazzie on July 09, 2008, 10:26:12 PM
Would still have to wait for Mr B's results so that Mr C can choose BiS...

Nicola's going to have been around the entire continent of South America before we get the results me thinks!  :lol2:

 :lol2: Im sure she'll be in the running of winners some of her piccies are fantastic  :shades:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: debsallen on July 10, 2008, 08:02:54 AM
I just got back from a week abroad, got all excited, logged in, and still no results

 >:D >:D >:D >:D

think I may just go back to Kos   :005: :005:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: emilyjw on July 10, 2008, 09:31:57 AM
Perhaps Colin could start releasing the results for one class each week....
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: hollyd443 on July 10, 2008, 10:18:36 AM
Perhaps Colin could start releasing the results for one class each week....
I wonderd that to?
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: emilyjw on July 10, 2008, 10:49:32 AM
Perhaps Colin could start releasing the results for one class each week....
I wonderd that to?

Perhaps we should start a poll  :005:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Max X 2 on July 10, 2008, 10:56:43 AM
Perhaps Colin could start releasing the results for one class each week....
I wonderd that to?

Good idea.  It's a love thing category can wait til the end - although I'd hate to judge that one in particular.
I'm the most impatient person in the world & I've refrained from posting but I can't contain it any longer  :005:
Pleeeeeeeeeease can we have some of the results?  :D
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Smudgesmum on July 10, 2008, 11:39:19 AM
Puleeeeeeeese ,puleeeeeese.  Shall we all go on Skype and start singing   "why are we waiting"?    :005:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: tiamaria on July 10, 2008, 11:52:03 AM
Colin will my photos be disqualified with Charley being at the bridge?
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: emilyjw on July 10, 2008, 11:56:20 AM
Puleeeeeeeese ,puleeeeeese.  Shall we all go on Skype and start singing   "why are we waiting"?    :005:

I feel like I've started a mini revolt  :005:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Helen on July 10, 2008, 01:01:57 PM
i think all those whining should have their entries disqualified  ph34r

Give it a rest guys, the results will be posted when they have them  ::)
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Sheryl on July 10, 2008, 01:07:09 PM
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i think all those whining should have their entries disqualified 

Kali may be in with a chance then :005:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: JenSam on July 10, 2008, 01:40:43 PM
Give it a rest guys, the results will be posted when they have them  ::)

Here here  ;)
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Magic Star on July 10, 2008, 01:44:09 PM
Give it a rest guys, the results will be posted when they have them  ::)

Here here  ;)

I agree! 
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: emilyjw on July 10, 2008, 01:46:01 PM
I wasn't whining just making a suggestion  ;)

Will sit here waiting patiently and silently  :005:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Nuffi on July 10, 2008, 04:43:08 PM
Have there really been 10518 views of this thread??? This is what it currently says on my page...

Have we all checked back some 100 times???!

How pathetic are we??!!
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Top Barks on July 10, 2008, 04:50:30 PM
who cares who wins anyway, it's just a bit of fun. :005:
I know I have the three most beautiful dogs on COL :luv: :shades: but I guess we all would think that about our own. :005:
Everyone has the best dog living at home with them and being cocker owners lets face it we are all winners already :shades:
The results will arrive when they do.
Mark
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: supaspaniel on July 10, 2008, 04:51:52 PM
who cares who wins anyway, it's just a bit of fun. :005:
I know I have the three most beautiful dogs on COL :luv: :shades: but I guess we all would think that about our own. :005:
Everyone has the best dog living at home with them and being cocker owners lets face it we are all winners already :shades:
The results will arrive when they do.
Mark

 :shades: :shades: :shades:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Magic Star on July 10, 2008, 04:54:06 PM
who cares who wins anyway, it's just a bit of fun. :005:
I know I have the three most beautiful dogs on COL :luv: :shades: but I guess we all would think that about our own. :005:
Everyone has the best dog living at home with them and being cocker owners lets face it we are all winners already :shades:
The results will arrive when they do.
Mark

Top post  :shades:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Cazzie on July 10, 2008, 05:13:11 PM
Its nice to win sometimes  ;)
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: cazza on July 10, 2008, 05:18:57 PM
 :005:

Why am I looking  :huh: I didn't even enter  :005:

Good luck I'm sure the results will arrive soon  :D
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Colin on July 10, 2008, 05:37:16 PM

The results are now up - well most of them, there's still a couple of places that will be added in when we have them.

Rosettes will be aded to the competition threads next to the winning and placed photos when we get the chance.

Well done everyone.  :D
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Magic Star on July 10, 2008, 05:40:34 PM

The results are now up -


 :rofl1: :rofl1: :rofl1: :rofl1: :rofl1: :rofl1: :rofl1:

Tooo funny!! :lol2: :lol2:

The 2008 section has vanished :005:, you tease you :lol2:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: debsallen on July 10, 2008, 05:41:38 PM
I am lost

or am I just dim.......  ok maybe you should not answer that one
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Michele on July 10, 2008, 05:42:20 PM
He kids you not!!  :shades:

http://www.cockersonline.co.uk/discuss/index.php?topic=45220.msg639219#new
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Magic Star on July 10, 2008, 05:43:06 PM
He kids you not!!  :shades:

http://www.cockersonline.co.uk/discuss/index.php?topic=45220.msg639219#new

Ohh why has it barred me :'( :'( :005:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: cazza on July 10, 2008, 05:43:19 PM
He kids you not!!  :shades:

http://www.cockersonline.co.uk/discuss/index.php?topic=45220.msg639219#new

 :huh:  says it's missing or off limits
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: debsallen on July 10, 2008, 05:43:50 PM
so not just me confused then!
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Helen on July 10, 2008, 05:44:18 PM
 :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

this is hirareous

can't see it either  ph34r
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Magic Star on July 10, 2008, 05:45:09 PM
 ph34r ph34r

I genuinely thought he was having a laugh and winding everyone up ph34r :005:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Colin on July 10, 2008, 05:45:42 PM
Sorry I'll go and sort it.  ph34r You can see it as a guest but not if you are logged on.  :lol2:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Helen on July 10, 2008, 05:46:20 PM
 :rofl1: :rofl1: :rofl1: :rofl1:

brilliant
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Colin on July 10, 2008, 05:47:22 PM

Can you all see it now ?

At least I didn't do a Mary and wipe the whole lot off. How funny would that have been ?  ph34r  :lol2:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Cazzie on July 10, 2008, 05:49:39 PM

Can you all see it now ?

At least I didn't do a Mary and wipe the whole lot off. How funny would that have been ?  ph34r  :lol2:

 :005:

Yes and well done to all placed  :shades: Some great pictures  :luv:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Michele on July 10, 2008, 05:50:31 PM

Can you all see it now ?

At least I didn't do a Mary and wipe the whole lot off. How funny would that have been ?  ph34r  :lol2:

Erm not very funny at all me thinks, might have resulted in an uprising.  :o :005:


Well done everyone! :banana:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Helen on July 10, 2008, 05:51:49 PM
Jarv is proud to be second to Top Barks Douglas  :luv: :luv: :luv: :luv:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Magic Star on July 10, 2008, 05:53:18 PM
 :shades: :shades:

Well done everyone who got placed, some great pics, hard job to pic winners ;)




Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Michele on July 10, 2008, 05:54:10 PM
and Florence :luv: is chuffed to rockers that she got a 2nd behind Nicola's Alfie in the biggest class of the comp.  :shades:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: JaspersMum on July 10, 2008, 06:02:44 PM
who cares who wins anyway, it's just a bit of fun. :005:
I know I have the three most beautiful dogs on COL :luv: :shades: but I guess we all would think that about our own. :005:
Everyone has the best dog living at home with them and being cocker owners lets face it we are all winners already :shades:
The results will arrive when they do.
Mark

and now you've been proved right  ;)

well done everyone and big thanks to the mods for putting up with constants requests of "when?"  ph34r

Off to have a proper look in a mo but can smell the tea burning now  :005:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Cayley on July 10, 2008, 06:06:40 PM
Well done everyone, I'm quietly pleased I didn't win as I felt quite bad entering  :D.
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: *sammy* on July 10, 2008, 06:16:47 PM
well done everyone :D
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: tiamaria on July 10, 2008, 06:22:54 PM
Well done everyone!  :D
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Sheryl on July 10, 2008, 06:27:23 PM
Congratulations to all the winners :luv: :luv:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: emilyjw on July 10, 2008, 06:57:02 PM
Well done everyone, Jasmine is chuffed with her first and will no doubt be lording it over Miss Bracken who is still very happy with her fourth.

Thanks again to everyone who made this possible and put up with us  ph34r
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: lisalh on July 10, 2008, 07:05:05 PM
AAArrggghhhh- bloomin work computer wont let me see the pics!!!!

Congrats to all the winners
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Mary on July 10, 2008, 07:13:54 PM
Congratulations to the winners :shades:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: jarbaha on July 10, 2008, 07:26:12 PM
congratulations to all the winners  :luv:- fantastic photos.
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: AmberJasper on July 10, 2008, 07:28:16 PM
well done everyone  :D :D :D
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: amanda9586 on July 10, 2008, 07:38:55 PM
Well done to all the winners!!  Poppy is soooooo chuffed with her 3rd place :D  Never has a photo comp been so eagerly awaited or supported I think  :005:

I'm so pleased that this has raised money for one of my favourite charities that I have been supporting for years.  Excellent work to the organisers and everyone else for supporting!

Amanda & Poppy xx
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: *Lucy* on July 10, 2008, 07:43:01 PM
Well Done Everyone!
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Beth on July 10, 2008, 07:46:41 PM
we was robbed >:( :005:

Well done everyone!! :D :D :D
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Sheryl on July 10, 2008, 07:52:44 PM
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we was robbed
:005: :005:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: suzysu on July 10, 2008, 08:00:17 PM
Some gorgeous furry babes  :luv:  WELL DONE everyone  :D

Brilliant amount raised too  :shades:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: GinnyB on July 10, 2008, 08:01:34 PM
well done to all the entrants. I had hours of fun looking at all the lovely photos. They are all gorgeous  :luv:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: supaspaniel on July 10, 2008, 08:09:35 PM
Brilliant!!!!!! Aidee and I are well chuffed  :D

well done everyone that was really good fun
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: joanne_v on July 10, 2008, 08:14:01 PM
Yay, a 1st, a 2nd and a 3rd place for doggies in this household! (not that i can take credit for two of them but the subject material have been informed  ;))

Arwen is most pleased. Had better give Lily and Krum an extra bedtime biccie though. Well done everyone.  :D
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Victoria on July 10, 2008, 08:27:55 PM
Well done everyone.   :lol2:  Thank you to all the Judges and to Colin. 
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Joules on July 10, 2008, 09:06:12 PM
we was robbed >:( :005:

Well done everyone!! :D :D :D
We woz robbed too (again  >:( )

Not playing next time  :'(

Well done everyone  ;)
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Top Barks on July 10, 2008, 09:07:59 PM
Wow, Douglas is the most hansom dog :luv: :shades:
He is very pleased with himself lying on my bed smelling of the fox poo he rolled in this afternoon. >:(
he would like to thank...... no actually he's fallen asleep its tough being so photogenic don't ya know.
Geees He stinks!!! :005:
I,m also very proud of Bayley with a second and a third and Oliver the 13 year old goldie weighing in with a second.
I was only kidding when I said I had the best looking dogs on COL :005:
There are some great pics of great dogs.
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: spanielcrazy on July 10, 2008, 09:26:48 PM
He is very pleased with himself lying on my bed smelling of the fox poo he rolled in this afternoon. >:(
Geees He stinks!!! :005:

The sweet smell of success?  :rofl1:


Congratulations to everyone!  :D
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: sarah25 on July 10, 2008, 09:28:47 PM
Well done  :shades:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Letichia on July 10, 2008, 09:29:37 PM
Well done to all the winners! :blink:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: bracken on July 10, 2008, 09:34:30 PM
Congratulations to all the winners  :luv: :luv:


I love them all  :blink:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: ladylola on July 10, 2008, 09:34:54 PM
Congrats to all the winners. Some fantastic photos this year. Every single one of them are winners.
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Joelf on July 10, 2008, 09:46:54 PM
Well done to all the winners :luv:

Domino (& I) are very thrilled with his rosette!! (http://www.invision.smileyville.net/smilies/celb (8).gif) (http://www.invision.smileyville.net/smilies/celb (8).gif)
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Annette on July 10, 2008, 10:00:14 PM
Off to look at all the piccies, but well done to everyone who entered, congratulations to all those who have won, and a huge thank you to the judges and the mods who have done all the hard work.

Now.....grovelling done, is there any chance at all that Buddy's star qualities will be recognised next year? :005: >:(
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: spanielcrazy on July 10, 2008, 10:02:38 PM
Yay, a 1st, a 2nd and a 3rd place for doggies in this household! (not that i can take credit for two of them but the subject material have been informed  ;))


If they had judged the "Out-takes section you'd have had a few more winners!  :rofl1:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: screamingswifts on July 10, 2008, 10:39:41 PM
Well Done everyone  :D :D - we is well chuffed with our 4th for my little punk (no longer since his haircut :005:) boy!
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Lee67 on July 10, 2008, 11:01:22 PM
WOW  Poppy is the prettiest bitch  :luv:

Thank you Colin and all connected to the COL comp and a BIG  :-* to Ken Bruce for choosing my girl out of all the other pretty girls.

Well done to all the winners  ;)
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Elisa on July 10, 2008, 11:02:31 PM
The love-muffins  :luv: and I are  :o :o :o

Well done everybody  :D  Every photo is fantastic, and all COL dogs are winners (coz they have us as owners  :shades:)
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: loumeg on July 10, 2008, 11:05:02 PM
Well done to all the winners.... Cookie sends a  big WOOF of admiration.   :lol:

Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Max X 2 on July 10, 2008, 11:11:50 PM
Congratulations to all those beautiful dogs and thanks to everyone involved, especially Colin & the judges.  Thanks for giving us your time  :-*
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Jeanette on July 10, 2008, 11:14:06 PM
Yay, Indie won best lookalike - she's looking absolutely stunning in that photo  :shades:  :005:

Well done everyone  :D
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Nicola on July 11, 2008, 12:37:27 AM
Wow I'm chuffed with Alfie's win in caught in the act, I didn't realise it was the biggest class  :D  Tilly's 3rd in best seasonal photo is also fab  :luv:  Well done to all the winners and place-ers, they're all great and huge thanks to Colin and the judges too for all the time and effort they've put in.
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: marbledmolly on July 11, 2008, 07:10:48 AM
well done everone  :lol2:  :lol2:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Silver Surfer (indiesnan) on July 11, 2008, 08:22:56 AM
Well done to all the winners  :luv: and well done to everyone else. Ive realy enjoyed looking at all the fantastic photos.  :luv:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: lexi on July 11, 2008, 08:40:29 AM
Holly and I are on cloud 9! :D :D :D
Many thanks to everyone involved in organising the competition and of course to the judges - theirs was not an easy task!

PS And, of course, congrats to all the winners! :D
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Karma on July 11, 2008, 09:08:34 AM

Yes - congratulations to all winners.  And a big thank you to the judges and Colin!!!  :D
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: *Theresa* on July 11, 2008, 11:13:30 AM
Awww well done everyone....all gorgeous doggies  :luv: :luv:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: subeeloo on July 11, 2008, 12:06:01 PM
...well done all of you who got a place....comiss to those who didn't, there's always next year,  it was for a very good and worthy cause ;)
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: MacTavish Boys on July 11, 2008, 12:11:24 PM
Congratulations to all the winners  :luv: :luv: the judges certainly had a hard task, in my eyes they are all winners ;)

Stephanie, George and Hamish xxx
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: emilyjw on July 11, 2008, 12:27:38 PM
Aaron has been telling me what a nice person Martin Clunes must be for choosing Jasmine as his winner  :005:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: MollieMoo on July 11, 2008, 12:37:41 PM
Well done everyone, it must have been really hard for the judges, I know I couldn't have chosen ;)
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: clairep4 on July 11, 2008, 12:48:37 PM
Well done everyone - very deserving winners!  :luv:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: tori252 on July 11, 2008, 01:14:18 PM
Yay! Barney won Best Rescue........ am off to tell everyone on the PFK forum - PFK is where we got him from  :D
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: JenSam on July 11, 2008, 01:40:09 PM
Well done to everyone who won and got placed!  :D
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Helen on July 11, 2008, 01:54:00 PM
Yay! Barney won Best Rescue........ am off to tell everyone on the PFK forum - PFK is where we got him from  :D

awww - we need to see more of him Tori  :luv: :luv: :luv: :luv:  Congratulations! :D
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: tori252 on July 11, 2008, 01:56:59 PM
I'll get some for you livercake - go to the solid colour photos section and I'll put enough in to make you sick!!!  :shades: :lol:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Mollycuddles on July 11, 2008, 02:30:54 PM
Well done to everyone who entered and congratulations to all the winners :D

Can't see the pics yet as I'm on dial up at the moment with a fantastic speed of 41kbs ::) so I'll  have to wait a few more days when my new wireless router arrives  to have a look but I know they are all worthy of their prizes.

Thanks for putting this together Colin :D and to all the other mods for their help in organising this with you plus mega thanks to the judges :D what a task they had  ;)

What a fantastic result with the fundraising :D a big well done
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: barb on July 11, 2008, 03:37:04 PM
Well done to everyone who won or got mentioned! It was great fun seeing all the pics of so many gorgeous cockers!
Thank you to Colin for getting this all together and everyone else who was involved
Good on the judges, difficult job well done!
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: angelbaby on July 11, 2008, 04:29:37 PM
oo im soooo chuffed Quincy got 4th in handsome boy!!!!! thats made my day! well done to all those placed, and thank you to colin and all the judges too, its been orrible waiting!!!  :005: only joking x
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: hollyd443 on July 12, 2008, 11:04:41 AM
I can't believe its taken me so long to see the realise that the results are in, after weeks of constantly refreshing the page!  :005:!! Well Done Everyone  :D
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: *jean* on July 14, 2008, 01:46:34 PM
well done all. they are all just lovely dogs. how hard it must have been for the judges.
 and for those of us who didnt win better luck next year.. if colin puts himself throught all this again.
 thanks colin for all your hard work.( and anyone else in the background helping too)
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Colin on July 14, 2008, 05:39:04 PM
Thanks Jean and everyone else that gave me a namecheck. I enjoyed doing it, it was good fun... well most of the time anyway.  :lol2:

I forgot to mention the prizes for the class winners - you'll all be getting a framed copy of your photo. I don't have time to do them just yet but will be in touch with you all soon - in the meantime if you could sort out the largest file size versions of your photos please. Ta.  :D
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: jojobooster on July 14, 2008, 10:10:49 PM
A fantastic competition, well organised and absolutely stunning winners. I love the one in the snow. :lol2:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: *sandra* on July 15, 2008, 02:45:26 AM
Well done everyone! It must have been so hard for the judges as all our dogs are so beautiful in our eyes! Very deserving winners and hope the rest of us do better next time! And thanks to Colin for his hard work too! :angel:   :blink: :blink:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: EmmaA on July 15, 2008, 02:41:20 PM
Well done to all the winners. Everyone's dogs on here are just so gorgeous I don't know how the judges did it
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Top Barks on July 15, 2008, 02:59:12 PM
Thanks Jean and everyone else that gave me a namecheck. I enjoyed doing it, it was good fun... well most of the time anyway.  :lol2:

I forgot to mention the prizes for the class winners - you'll all be getting a framed copy of your photo. I don't have time to do them just yet but will be in touch with you all soon - in the meantime if you could sort out the largest file size versions of your photos please. Ta.  :D

Cheers Colin, mods do a fantastic job to keep this a brilliant site, I love it Thankyou!
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: emilyjw on July 15, 2008, 03:03:08 PM
I keep trying to decide who deserves Best in Show, just can't make a decision.
All of the judges had such difficult decisions, can't believe how many entries there were in some of the classes  ;)  It's a good job we were limited to one picture per dog per class... I've just entered one on another site when you can submit as many as you like  ph34r 
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: screamingswifts on July 15, 2008, 03:14:51 PM
I keep trying to decide who deserves Best in Show, just can't make a decision.

Am I being thick here.....do we get to vote on BIS then :huh: if so can someone point me in the right direction please ;)
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: emilyjw on July 15, 2008, 03:19:12 PM
I keep trying to decide who deserves Best in Show, just can't make a decision.

Am I being thick here.....do we get to vote on BIS then :huh: if so can someone point me in the right direction please ;)

I don't think so, I think it's Colin. I was just thinking what a difficult decision that is and there are only a few to chose from compared to over 100 in some of the categories....
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: screamingswifts on July 15, 2008, 03:24:34 PM
Ah ok - cheers.....but a good idea don't you think.....put a poll up Colin and we'll all help  :005: ;)
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Mrs T on July 15, 2008, 04:00:53 PM
According to the Judges' profile post, Martin Clunes is judging Best in Show.
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: screamingswifts on July 15, 2008, 04:08:22 PM
ok I'll shut up now ph34r I really should read things more thoroughly  :shades:  :005:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Colin on July 15, 2008, 04:08:44 PM
Yep Mrs T is right - a link to the class winners has been sent to Marting Clunes to decide BIS and RBIS. As soon as we get his decision we'll post the results. Winner of BIS will receive a specially designed Chow Bella bowl, Reserve will get a Cocker Spaniel book ( the one that has some of last year's competition photos in) - prizes kindly donated by Claire and Jane.  :shades:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: emilyjw on July 15, 2008, 04:13:00 PM
ok I'll shut up now ph34r I really should read things more thoroughly  :shades:  :005:
  Me too...

I think I had read something somewhere about Mr C and just thought of Colin...
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Michele on July 15, 2008, 09:29:03 PM
ok I'll shut up now ph34r I really should read things more thoroughly  :shades:  :005:
  Me too...

I think I had read something somewhere about Mr C and just thought of Colin...

Even if he did do an extremely admirable job, the day we have to refer to Colin as Mr. Colin I'm out of here  :o :005:

Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: *-Nikki-* on July 15, 2008, 09:44:36 PM
ok I'll shut up now ph34r I really should read things more thoroughly  :shades:  :005:
  Me too...

I think I had read something somewhere about Mr C and just thought of Colin...

Even if he did do an extremely admirable job, the day we have to refer to Colin as Mr. Colin I'm out of here  :o :005:


 :lol2: ... you have done a brill job tho Colin - thank you  ;) .   
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: SJP on July 16, 2008, 02:02:38 PM
Well done to everyone who won.....'specially Poppy in Prettiest Bitch from one of her many doppelgangers  :blink:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Lee67 on July 16, 2008, 04:22:33 PM
Well done to everyone who won.....'specially Poppy in Prettiest Bitch from one of her many doppelgangers  :blink:
Thank you Sally...I'm a very proud mummy  :luv:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Jeeves on July 21, 2008, 02:50:01 PM
What's happening about the remaining unjudged positions in the two categories judged by John Barrowman?  Poor Parker is the only one of mine not to have a rosette and he is desperate to see if he won anything in those categories :'(

Can Colin judge these places to put us all out of our misery?? :D
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: emilyjw on July 22, 2008, 01:27:55 PM
Poor Parker, he needs a best fast asleep category if I remember rightly...
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Colin on July 22, 2008, 04:38:34 PM

Best In Show result is now in and posted in the competition section.

Still no word on the remaining places in Best Rescue & It's A Love Thing.
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Jeanette on July 22, 2008, 04:40:37 PM
Well done Murphy - such a cute puppy and congratulations to Nicola and Alfie  :D
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Boof on July 22, 2008, 04:55:36 PM
Congratulations Murphy and his proud owner(s), and also to Nicola & Alfie  :luv:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Saffaroo on July 22, 2008, 04:57:15 PM
Poor Parker, he needs a best fast asleep category if I remember rightly...

..........that's a good idea for a category in future comps ??  :lol:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Top Barks on July 22, 2008, 05:15:47 PM
well done the winners :shades: :D
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: debsallen on July 22, 2008, 05:23:09 PM
Well done MURPHY, you star  (my dex is his double now as a puppy)

Well done Nicola too and your star Alfie
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: JoanneM on July 22, 2008, 05:35:52 PM
Big congrats to all the winners  :D
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: JaspersMum on July 22, 2008, 05:37:04 PM
Congratulations to both of you,  :luv: :luv: :luv:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: emilyjw on July 22, 2008, 05:48:38 PM
Congratulations to both of you, Jasmine said as long as it was a cocker that beat her she didn't mind  :005:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: joanne_v on July 22, 2008, 06:19:57 PM
well done to Murphy and Alfie  :luv:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Cazzie on July 22, 2008, 06:30:41 PM
Yeh well done to all  :shades:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: lexi on July 22, 2008, 08:06:30 PM
Congratulations to both! :D
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Joelf on July 22, 2008, 08:44:54 PM
Hearty Congrats. to BIS winners!!!! (http://www.invision.smileyville.net/smilies/celb (8).gif) (http://www.invision.smileyville.net/smilies/celb (8).gif)



And many thanks to all the judges & Colin!!! (http://www.invision.smileyville.net/smilies/thumbup.gif)
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: hellywelly on July 23, 2008, 09:05:06 AM
wow i can`t believe Murphy won
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Cazzie on July 23, 2008, 10:24:54 AM
wow i can`t believe Murphy won

Congratulations  :shades: I dont think ive seen him before have I  :-\ He is just beautiful  :luv:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: *jean* on July 23, 2008, 10:28:43 AM
congratulations murphie and alfie!!  :luv: and the photographer mums as well!  ;) :D
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: JenSam on July 23, 2008, 04:16:05 PM
Well done to the BIS winner and the RBIS winner!!   :luv: :luv: :luv:
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: Nicola on July 23, 2008, 07:59:00 PM
Whoop whoop!  :lol2: :lol2:  Just saw the results thread, I'm delighted to get RBIS and I'm sure Alfie will have had lots of extra hugs from his surrogate Mum for being such a good poser  :lol2: :luv:

Big thanks again to Colin and the judges and well done to Hellywelly and Murphy  :luv: 
Title: Re: 2008 Photo Competition Discussion Thread
Post by: BettyBoo on July 23, 2008, 08:05:17 PM
Well done everyone  :D