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Title: Photo Competition #10 - "The First Signs of Spring" - voting
Post by: John on March 17, 2009, 00:09
The first signs of spring - That could be so many things from flowers to lambs and other baby animals.. even comfrey sprouting back. So get snapping!

There's a prize! Either a copy of either of my books or if you've got them both (bless you!) a copy of Virginia Shirt's The Right Way to Keep Chickens

This competition will only run until 5th April - with voting for a week after.

The simple rules:


Full rules can be found Here (http://chat.allotment-garden.org/index.php?topic=15798.0)

Help Posting Photographs (http://chat.allotment-garden.org/index.php?topic=19476.0)

The competition voting is now closed and the results are:


1st - Vember with 31 votes

2nd - Yabba with 10 votes

3rd - Jennyb with 8 votes
Title: Re: Photo Competition #10 - "The First Signs of Spring"
Post by: jennyb on March 18, 2009, 17:55
We went to Kew to see the orchids  a couple of weeks ago and were greeted by this sight through the main gates:

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3466/3366070534_f0e162688b.jpg)

Title: Crocus Crazy
Description: A sea of white and purple. 


EDIT:  Sorry for making it disappear for a bit..... i'll stop fiddling now.
Title: Re: Photo Competition #10 - "The First Signs of Spring"
Post by: Paul Plots on March 18, 2009, 22:01
Snapped this in the back garden a few days back. Re-sizing is a skill I need to work on!



Title: A promise of warmer days to come.
Description: Crocus springing across our lawn 2009
Title: Re: Photo Competition #10 - "The First Signs of Spring"
Post by: Rangerkris on March 19, 2009, 06:43
There on the move it must be spring...........
(http://yqst3a.blu.livefilestore.com/y1pSXKFJJJmOwbpSvFE0vwjHcSZcVlSIZhXdAabAlwgEOiuApybHvY0zs_l2LdAFpllXQ0Ppz_VqyLYRcpMqyYf8g/gnome.jpg)
Title: Re: Photo Competition #10 - "The First Signs of Spring"
Post by: Ropster on March 19, 2009, 19:32
Picture Title, "The stuff of life"
Description, A Macro of the inside of a daffodil in my front garden this morning, showing the pollen and the sun shining through the petals
Title: Re: Photo Competition #10 - "The First Signs of Spring"
Post by: Snap Dragon on March 22, 2009, 18:19
First butterfly to visit our garden this year!

After chasing the butterfly round the garden (and saving it from nearly being eaten by the cat!) this is the best shot I could get of the little blighter!  :)

(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e196/deb1928/Butterfly2.jpg)
Title: Re: Photo Competition #10 - "The First Signs of Spring"
Post by: hindy on March 22, 2009, 21:28
Title: Spring Chicken
Description: Newly hatched chick, Pic taken in the first minute. 21/03/09.

(http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt114/hindy123/chick.jpg?t=1237757223)

There were 9 Copper Marans altogether  :D
Thx Pep for advising me to enter
Title: Re: Photo Competition #10 - "The First Signs of Spring"
Post by: poultrygeist on March 27, 2009, 20:21
I thought I'd better enter.

A wild corner.
Some primulas in the graveyard....

(http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc208/maksmum/Resizeof2009_0320_170735AA.jpg)

Rob 8)
Title: Re: Photo Competition #10 - "The First Signs of Spring"
Post by: Bombers on March 27, 2009, 21:13
Title: Hyacinths in bloom.  :)


(http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm278/srebmob/Garden009.jpg)


Description: My favorite scent. they always reminds me of spring....
Title: Re: Photo Competition #10 - "The First Signs of Spring"
Post by: Christine on March 28, 2009, 21:29
Taken breakfast time 05/03/2009 - nice morning at the yard door.

(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk154/ChristineFloHewitt/crocus.jpg)
Title: Re: Photo Competition #10 - "The First Signs of Spring"
Post by: Pep on March 30, 2009, 17:30
Hi all,

Lovely photo's again.  Here's my entry which is simply named Bee & Blossom.  It was taken in the garden this morning.

Pauline
Title: Re: Photo Competition #10 - "The First Signs of Spring"
Post by: too many girls on April 01, 2009, 11:44
Hey! come on you guy's, your late.........



(http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm134/Toomanygirls58/000_0009.jpg)
Title: Re: Photo Competition #10 - "The First Signs of Spring"
Post by: DD. on April 01, 2009, 12:16
Spring arrives at Whitby Harbour.

(http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c182/G4IAR/whitby1.jpg)
Title: Re: Photo Competition #10 - "The First Signs of Spring"
Post by: Riala on April 01, 2009, 16:50
First Smell of Spring.

(http://photos-a.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-snc1/v2737/138/61/1427551540/n1427551540_324608_5632735.jpg)
Title: Re: Photo Competition #10 - "The First Signs of Spring"
Post by: Vember on April 01, 2009, 21:16
Baby Gabby just 29hrs old :D
Filling her lungs with fresh spring air for the first time :D
(http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii117/TotallyBonkers68/GabbyRDDay2002.jpg)


Sarah :D
Title: Re: Photo Competition #10 - "The First Signs of Spring"
Post by: Jen on April 03, 2009, 12:33
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn14/lottie153/Flower4.jpg)

Magnolia Tree
Title: Re: Photo Competition #10 - "The First Signs of Spring"
Post by: Lady Lottie on April 03, 2009, 13:00
Taken in my garden about 25 minutes ago...the mist has lifted and the sun is just starting to peep out - along with the Primulas! :D
Title: Re: Photo Competition #10 - "The First Signs of Spring"
Post by: Sideways on April 03, 2009, 20:48
Peas-eye view.

(http://lh4.ggpht.com/_WJGb-YKRTWo/SdZnkiu3glI/AAAAAAAAAOY/0kYrixD3la4/s640/100_1438.JPG)

My peas are coming through, this one enjoys a beautiful spring day.
Title: Re: Photo Competition #10 - "The First Signs of Spring"
Post by: sunshineband on April 03, 2009, 22:17
(http://i626.photobucket.com/albums/tt346/kathycockar/P1010501-1.jpg)

This is my frogspawn picture from 3rd March that I took at night in the rain.. not as pretty as some I know ....
Title: Re: Photo Competition #10 - "The First Signs of Spring"
Post by: Yabba on April 05, 2009, 08:22
This guy kept me company whilst I was sowing my peas :D

(http://innervisions.org.uk/hotlink/2/604.jpg) (http://innervisions.org.uk/photos/2009/04/more-seedlings?amsgImage=604#amsgDetailPic)

¥
Title: Photo Competition #10 - cathangirl
Post by: cathangirl on April 05, 2009, 10:18
As big as OH can get it.  Hope big enough.
cathangirl
Title: Re: Photo Competition #10 - "The First Signs of Spring"
Post by: Ice on April 05, 2009, 10:35
Baaaaaaa
(http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u190/Dee56_photos/lambs001.jpg)
Title: Re: Photo Competition #10 - "The First Signs of Spring" - voting
Post by: Aunt Sally on April 05, 2009, 17:23
Voting is now open until 12th April 2009
Title: Re: Photo Competition #10 - "The First Signs of Spring" - voting
Post by: Aunt Sally on April 08, 2009, 08:11
Voting is going well and there's a clear leader.  Do vote for your favourite picture If you've not done so already.
Title: Re: Photo Competition #10 - "The First Signs of Spring" - voting
Post by: too many girls on April 08, 2009, 19:02
Aunty, i think we all knew who the leader was going to be! before she even entered :D
Title: Re: Photo Competition #10 - "The First Signs of Spring" - voting
Post by: Aunt Sally on April 08, 2009, 20:53
I've not voted yet and I'm finding it very difficult to choose TMG. 

There are quite a few wonderful ones there  :D
Title: Re: Photo Competition #10 - "The First Signs of Spring" - voting
Post by: GrannieAnnie on April 08, 2009, 20:59
I'm having trouble voting too!  There are some lovely pics on here!!!
Title: Re: Photo Competition #10 - "The First Signs of Spring" - voting
Post by: poultrygeist on April 08, 2009, 23:00
No such thing as a one horse (or duck) race here. Could be the grand national all over again ! :D

Come on folks, get those votes in !!  :)

Rob 8)
Title: Re: Photo Competition #10 - "The First Signs of Spring" - voting
Post by: Moosey on April 09, 2009, 10:50
I still can't see all the pics  :(
Title: Re: Photo Competition #10 - "The First Signs of Spring" - voting
Post by: Aunt Sally on April 09, 2009, 11:12
They are on two pages moosey.  Perhaps you are only looking at one page !
Title: Re: Photo Competition #10 - "The First Signs of Spring" - voting
Post by: Moosey on April 09, 2009, 11:18
Give me some credit Auntie!!!  ::)  :lol:  There are at least 2 pics that are just white boxes.  Said it when the comp started and nothing has ever changed  :(

Just checked again and it is just 2 pics JennyB and Riala  :(

Title: Re: Photo Competition #10 - "The First Signs of Spring" - voting
Post by: poultrygeist on April 09, 2009, 11:30
Which ISP are you with Moosey ?
Title: Re: Photo Competition #10 - "The First Signs of Spring" - voting
Post by: lucywil on April 09, 2009, 11:46
i can see them all
Title: Re: Photo Competition #10 - "The First Signs of Spring" - voting
Post by: Aunt Sally on April 09, 2009, 12:44
Didn't mean to offend Moosey  :ohmy:

I does seem as though it's either you o0r your ISP doing it though

have you tried clearing your internet cache ?
Title: Re: Photo Competition #10 - "The First Signs of Spring" - voting
Post by: John on April 09, 2009, 13:00
Give me some credit Auntie!!!  ::)  :lol:  There are at least 2 pics that are just white boxes.  Said it when the comp started and nothing has ever changed  :(

Just checked again and it is just 2 pics JennyB and Riala  :(



One's on facebook and one on flickr - it's a bit weird but it's down to you I'm afraid - we can see them fine. Have you some sort of advert blocker running?

Try another browser in case somethings a bit funny with the one you're using?

Title: Re: Photo Competition #10 - "The First Signs of Spring" - voting
Post by: Moosey on April 09, 2009, 13:03
 :lol: :lol: :lol: You didn't Auntie!

I'm at work at the mo so I imagine it is something to do with our system we can't clear the cache etc but i'm sure I checked at home so maybe it is just me!!!!  ::) ::) ::)  Will check again at home  :unsure:

Thanks anyways  :D
Title: Re: Photo Competition #10 - "The First Signs of Spring" - voting
Post by: Moosey on April 09, 2009, 13:06
John, just read your post again and I think the penny has dropped.  We are denied access to Facebook so i'm thinking that is why I cant see the pic and maybe the same for Flickr. 

Sorry to cause a problem but as said it is just me!  :ohmy:
Title: Re: Photo Competition #10 - "The First Signs of Spring" - voting
Post by: Paul Plots on April 09, 2009, 13:57
I'm holiday - lucky me....so time to view the photos (no bother at all doing that) .... but I'm really surprised anyone has time at work to do anything much other than work.... no wonder I look forward to the holidays!!  ::)

Title: Re: Photo Competition #10 - "The First Signs of Spring" - voting
Post by: Moosey on April 09, 2009, 15:24
I'm holiday - lucky me....so time to view the photos (no bother at all doing that) .... but I'm really surprised anyone has time at work to do anything much other than work.... no wonder I look forward to the holidays!!  ::)



Wow thats me told then!  ???
Title: Re: Photo Competition #10 - "The First Signs of Spring" - voting
Post by: Paul Plots on April 09, 2009, 19:17
I'm holiday - lucky me....so time to view the photos (no bother at all doing that) .... but I'm really surprised anyone has time at work to do anything much other than work.... no wonder I look forward to the holidays!!  ::)



Wow thats me told then!  ???

Apologies......... I was tired - it's all this holidaying!!  ::)
Title: Re: Photo Competition #10 - "The First Signs of Spring" - voting
Post by: sunshineband on April 09, 2009, 19:21
I'm holiday - lucky me....so time to view the photos (no bother at all doing that) .... but I'm really surprised anyone has time at work to do anything much other than work.... no wonder I look forward to the holidays!!  ::)



Wow thats me told then!  ???

Apologies......... I was tired - it's all this holidaying!!  ::)
There's a lot of it about I've been told  :D
Title: Re: Photo Competition #10 - "The First Signs of Spring" - voting
Post by: John on April 09, 2009, 23:24
John, just read your post again and I think the penny has dropped.  We are denied access to Facebook so i'm thinking that is why I cant see the pic and maybe the same for Flickr. 

Sorry to cause a problem but as said it is just me!  :ohmy:

Another mystery solved, alimentary my dear Watson :)

(I know - it was a joke within the joke.. OK, I'll get me coat)
Title: Re: Photo Competition #10 - "The First Signs of Spring" - voting
Post by: Iain j on April 10, 2009, 21:02
I have voted as well
Title: Re: Photo Competition #10 - "The First Signs of Spring" - voting
Post by: Pep on April 13, 2009, 15:28
Congratulations Sarah.  A truely lovely picture :D :D :D

Pauline
Title: Re: Photo Competition #10 - "The First Signs of Spring" - voting
Post by: Aunt Sally on April 13, 2009, 17:43
The competition voting is now closed and the results are:


1st - Vember with 31 votes

2nd - Yabba with 10 votes

3rd - Jennyb with 8 votes
Title: Re: Photo Competition #10 - "The First Signs of Spring" - voting
Post by: sunshineband on April 13, 2009, 18:16
Congratulations... duckling over frogspawn any day. :D Well done you  :D :D
Title: Re: Photo Competition #10 - "The First Signs of Spring" - voting
Post by: John on April 13, 2009, 19:51
Well done to everyone and thanks for entering and voting. New comp tomorrow.

Title: Re: Photo Competition #10 - "The First Signs of Spring" - voting
Post by: Vember on April 13, 2009, 20:10
Just  to say Thank You to everyone that voted for me and Gabby :)


                                    Thank You


Little Gabby's second win today, she beat RD in a race down the corridor earlier, only because he had to do his twirl first ::)  :)

Special thanks to Rob & Julie, if it wasn't for them looking after Titch & Co then I wouldn't have had such a great model


Sarah :)
Title: Re: Photo Competition #10 - "The First Signs of Spring" - voting
Post by: Paul Plots on April 14, 2009, 00:15
Well done Vember, Yabba and Jennyb and congratulations.  :)

It was great to see everyone's entry - now we can look forward to the next competition!
Title: Re: Photo Competition #10 - "The First Signs of Spring" - voting
Post by: GrannieAnnie on April 14, 2009, 08:45
Congrats from me too, lovely photo's!!!!
Title: Re: Photo Competition #10 - "The First Signs of Spring" - voting
Post by: Yabba on April 14, 2009, 09:34
Well done Vember :D

Thanks to all that voted for my pic ... the ugly * will be very pleased :D

¥
Title: Re: Photo Competition #10 - "The First Signs of Spring" - voting
Post by: Moosey on April 14, 2009, 11:00
Congrats Sarah!  Was a fab photo  :D

And well done to everyone who entered there were some really lovely photos :D :D :D
Title: Re: Photo Competition #10 - "The First Signs of Spring" - voting
Post by: Yorkie on April 14, 2009, 11:42
Congrats to all - and for those of you who send Easter cards, you've a ready-made piccie for next year  :D
Title: Re: Photo Competition #10 - "The First Signs of Spring" - voting
Post by: too many girls on April 14, 2009, 18:45
well done Sarah, brilliant photo, i didn't vote for it tho :lol:
Title: Re: Photo Competition #10 - "The First Signs of Spring" - voting
Post by: Vember on April 14, 2009, 19:26
*Humph*  :tongue2:  :tongue2:  and to think I voted for yours  :ohmy:  :(   :lol: :lol: :lol:
Title: Re: Photo Competition #10 - "The First Signs of Spring" - voting
Post by: too many girls on April 14, 2009, 19:33
 :lol: i voted for mine too, so did Pip but i don't think hers counted as she hasn't 50 post under her belt,i won't let her on cos she'll give away all my secrets, either that or she'll read all my secrets, not sure which would be worse.
Title: Re: Photo Competition #10 - "The First Signs of Spring" - voting
Post by: sunshineband on April 14, 2009, 22:47
I didn't know you could vote for your own picture  ::) I wouldn't have done though  :nowink:  as it wasn't very good and I was hoping someone would take pity on me and give a vote but clearly quality ruled OK 8) 8) 8)

I'll try harder next time!! :tongue2:
Title: Re: Photo Competition #10 - "The First Signs of Spring" - voting
Post by: matilda duck on April 15, 2009, 11:08
Well done Sarah!!!!

I voted for you :tongue2: but then how could I not vote for a duckling :D

Well done to all for entering I couldn't take a photo to save my life :blink:
Title: Re: Photo Competition #10 - "The First Signs of Spring" - voting
Post by: hindy on April 15, 2009, 18:43
Well done Vember, a lovely pic
Title: Re: Photo Competition #10 - "The First Signs of Spring" - voting
Post by: Snap Dragon on April 15, 2009, 19:57
It was a winner before you even entered it!!!

I voted for it too! (So thank you to whoever voted for my butterfly!  :))

Title: Re: Photo Competition #10 - "The First Signs of Spring" - voting
Post by: Paul Plots on April 16, 2009, 20:51
I didn't know you could vote for your own picture  ::) I wouldn't have done though  :nowink:  as it wasn't very good and I was hoping someone would take pity on me and give a vote but clearly quality ruled OK 8) 8) 8)

I'll try harder next time!! :tongue2:

I didn't think you should vote for your own.... so didn't - didn't know you could though.

So many thanks to my 1 voter...
Title: Re: Photo Competition #10 - "The First Signs of Spring" - voting
Post by: sunshineband on April 17, 2009, 09:25
and I am waiting for your shed photo Learner!!!!!!  :lol: :lol: :lol:
Title: Re: Photo Competition #10 - "The First Signs of Spring" - voting
Post by: Paul Plots on April 21, 2009, 01:19
and I am waiting for your shed photo Learner!!!!!!  :lol: :lol: :lol:

Just sprucing it up.... two sides repainted and (oddly enough) another two to go...

.... sweet-peas planted, canes in and then for a quick sweep and tidy...  ;)
Title: Re: Photo Competition #10 - "The First Signs of Spring" - voting
Post by: sunshineband on April 21, 2009, 20:18
and I am waiting for your shed photo Learner!!!!!!  :lol: :lol: :lol:

Just sprucing it up.... two sides repainted and (oddly enough) another two to go...

.... sweet-peas planted, canes in and then for a quick sweep and tidy...  ;)

Wonder if those sweepees will be in flower in time for That Photo  - when was the closing date again  :D Yours 'll definitely be more interesting than mine  ::)
Title: Re: Photo Competition #10 - "The First Signs of Spring" - voting
Post by: Paul Plots on April 21, 2009, 20:29
Sweet-peas won't make it to flower before closing date....
'May the something' - must check it!

Perhaps I could use last year's pic? Or would that be cheating, do you think?  ???

Not so well painted last year....... maybe a bit of photoshop edit??  ::)
Title: Re: Photo Competition #10 - "The First Signs of Spring" - voting
Post by: sunshineband on April 21, 2009, 20:41
Yayyy photo editing  - size=9pt]  I won't tell if you don't[/size]  :lol: