Quite a few people do not hold zoos in high regard, arguing that it is not natural for wild animals to be kept in enclosures in urban areas. While there is some truth to it, much depends on how the actual zoo is set up and managed. In the last couple of years, I have visited zoos where animals enjoy fantastic conditions and caring zookeepers. Furthermore, many zoos contribute to nature conservation – all too soon we may find ourselves in a situation where the only place where you can see the Amur tiger, the black rhino or the mountain gorilla will be in a zoological garden.
In this week’s challenge I invite everyone to share their best pictures taken at the zoo.
With the zoo being the key theme, I would like to set two boundary conditions: (i) no pictures of house pets please, even if you own a boa constrictor or a tiger hamster
and (ii) no pictures from a genuine safari or a wildlife photoshoot. Both of the above are interesting topics, each deserving its own S&T challenge, but they are outside of the scope of this week’s challenge. Other than that, please feel free to interpret the zoo theme as you see fit. Animal portraits, people and animals interacting, fascinated kids, a big aquarium, etc.
Some examples for inspiration are below:
Submissions will be closed on Monday the 16th of January 2017 at 13:02:29 UTC
Posting Photos for a Contest
1. Photos must be hosted on pbase.com
2. Maximum of 3 photos per contest.
3. Photos must be embedded in your post. See the following link for how to do this http://forum.pbase.com/viewtopic.php?t=18022
4. Post only medium versions of your picture using the PB-Image button
5. The host is not eligible for their own contest.
6. Any picture you've taken is eligible, regardless of date taken and camera, as long as it hasn't already won another contest.
7. You can do all the post processing you want.
Winning and Running a Contest
1. If you enter the Show and Tell Contest, please note the closing date and be sure to check back to see if you won.
2. If you win the Show and Tell Contest and cannot run the next one, please notify the person running the contest immediately, so they can notify the second place winner.
3. If you decide to run the next contest, please post the new contest within 24 hours.
4. When the contest ends, please post the winners within 24-48 hours. (If you keep an eye on entries during the week, you will have a good idea of your favorites by the time the contest ends, and be able to more quickly post your winners.)
5. If you know you will not be able to post a contest, judge it, and post winners, within these timeframes, please do not start one. Instead, notify the person running the contest, so they can pass it on to the second place winner.
6. Pick first, second, and third place winners. You may include up to 5 honorable mentions.
7. Include these rules in the body of your contest.
Competition History available at viewtopic.php?f=9&t=42757
