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Instant Jellyfish
Jul 3, 2007

Actually not a fish.



Pets like to get close.


Really close.


Entirely too close.



This month I want everyone to get close to their pets (in a safe way hopefully). Show off the little features that make them special or just post their lovely faces because every pets needs a larger ego.




Theme: Close
Contest Period: May 2-27
Voting Period: May 28-31
Winner gets a donation to the charity of their choice!


:siren: Please pay attention to the rules! There are only 5 of them! It's not that hard! :siren:

Rules:
  • Post photos or GIFs that fit the monthly theme. Be creative! Good photography not required. Basic photoshop to adjust levels etc is ok, no adding things though. Some filters such as turning an image black and white are fine, please refrain from going full instagram though.
  • You may post up to three images per theme (can be different pets). Please label them clearly as entries.
  • Any image submitted must have been taken/made during the duration of the contest. It doesn't have to be your pet, but you have to take the picture.
  • Please vote for one entry only per month and don’t vote for your own images!
  • Pets are considered any animal that lives in captivity and regularly interacts with people

There are some really fantastic photographers participating in these contests and I love it! For people who are feeling a little intimidated here are some links with pointers, but don't get scared off. Any level of photographic quality is fine!

Take better phone pictures
National Geographic tells you how to take better phone pictures
Basic composition techniques
Tips for photographing black dogs
Tips for photographing black cats
SA's own Dorkroom, ask photography questions there

Now go photograph some animals!


Previous Contests
Pose a Pet in May - Spring Showers
Pose a Pet in June - Ridiculous Pet Tongues
Pose a Pet in July(ish) - THAT SHOULDN'T BE THERE
Pose a Pet in September - FABULOUS PETS EDITION
Pose a Pet Halloween Lightning Round Spectacular
Pose a Pet November: Lights, Camera, Action!
Pose a Pet December: Celebrate Good Times (Come On!)
Pose a Pet January: Brand Spankin' New
Pose a Pet February: Think Inside the Box
Pose a Pet March: It's Easy Being Green
[url=http://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3621912]Pose a Pet May: Eager for Easter{/url]

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Enos Shenk
Nov 3, 2011


Levi enters.

Chido
Dec 7, 2003

Butterflies fluttering on my face!

Entry 1: Hell in a bucket.



Entry 2:

This beak was made for bawking.

a life less
Jul 12, 2009

We are healthy only to the extent that our ideas are humane.

IS THIS CLOSE ENOUGH?




entry #1

Araenna
Dec 27, 2012




Lipstick Apathy
Hello what's this

Oil!
Nov 5, 2008

Der's e'rl in dem der hills!


Ham Wrangler
Entry #1

Goons Are Gifts
Jan 1, 1970

Entry #1:



Yes! Yes! I want it! Just give it to me!

Genovera
Feb 13, 2014

subterranean
space pterodactyls

Entry #1: Casey comes and tells me it's time for dinner.

ghostgirl118
Oct 15, 2013

I've seen some shit
Entry #1

Tatianna simply does not understand why she has to stay in the back seat.


Entry #2

Why are you sitting at the dog park?! ... Also, do you have a tennis ball?



Entry #3

HANDS ARE FOR PETTING NOT FOR HOLLOW KILLING!



Also, Genovera, I recognize that coloring. A molotov grandpup you have there? Or did you steal my dog while I wasn't looking?

Genovera
Feb 13, 2014

subterranean
space pterodactyls

ghostgirl118 posted:

Also, Genovera, I recognize that coloring. A molotov grandpup you have there? Or did you steal my dog while I wasn't looking?

Actually, he is not descended from Molotov, but is Molotov's grand-nephew!

Buggiezor
Jun 6, 2011

For I am a cat, you see.
Entry #1
Terra pawing at my phone.

Millions
Sep 13, 2007

Do you believe in heroes?
Not an entry, but this is Tegan's "come closer and say that to my face" face.

Millions fucked around with this message at 20:15 on May 15, 2014

a life less
Jul 12, 2009

We are healthy only to the extent that our ideas are humane.

I took this the day before the contest was posted. So I guess it's not an entry but I figured I'd share.

Formal tulip retrieve.

Zero.
Apr 21, 2014
Entry #1:



I swear, it was harder than expected to get a proper pic...

655321
Mar 25, 2004

Good day, close nose picture thread! I am not making entry participation but wanted to nose in for making a boop!



This is close nose face for making human chauffeur distractions but so sad was Christmas Eve.

WolfensteinBag
Aug 7, 2003

So it was all your work?

Entry 1


Entry 2


Entry 3


:3

Edit: Switching out one of my entries because I wound up taking that awesome picture of Kaipo. So here's what the 3rd entry was GOING to be, I'll just post it for the hell of it:

WolfensteinBag fucked around with this message at 03:00 on May 8, 2014

Buggiezor
Jun 6, 2011

For I am a cat, you see.
Entry 2
Not as close as I was hoping, but the rest were horribly blurry.


Caeli loves treats!

thatbastardken
Apr 23, 2010

A contract signed by a minor is not binding!
Entry 1: Suzynose.



Entry 2: Suzyhead



Too much flash on both of them but :effort:

thatbastardken
Apr 23, 2010

A contract signed by a minor is not binding!
Entry 3: Two Chickam one Closeup

pointlessone
Aug 6, 2001

The Triad Frog is pleased with this custom title purchase.
Entry 1: "Hey, buddy. You're going to be in the slammer for life!"


Entry 2: "...that really isn't going to help your case any."

Buddy_Cthulhu
Jun 10, 2005


Entry 1:
Taken after many refusals to accept the paparazzi.

Buggiezor
Jun 6, 2011

For I am a cat, you see.
Entry 3
"I'm taking a bath! Do you mind?!"

honkykong
Sep 20, 2005


Not an entry but wanted to share a wallpaper I've been using for a couple years.


A cell phone pic I took of a friend's dog, Reggie. Love dat dawg.

Silver Nitrate
Oct 17, 2005

WHAT
Biscuit! Entry #1

Silver Nitrate fucked around with this message at 21:54 on May 17, 2014

Oil!
Nov 5, 2008

Der's e'rl in dem der hills!


Ham Wrangler
Entry #2:

In his natural habitat, between couch cushions.

The Walrus
Jul 9, 2002

by Fluffdaddy


entry 1: gracie says hello

an expert
Jul 18, 2011


Entry 1: Oatflection

Ponyfields
Nov 2, 2011
Entry 1: Yuuna's mighty schnozz



Entry 2: Hurr



Entry 3: Squaaaaark!

Ponyfields fucked around with this message at 22:39 on May 12, 2014

confonnit
Sep 28, 2001



Entry 1 - Say hey Kinny!

Aeryl
Mar 7, 2009
Had my grandmother's dog over for a sunny day play date, so I got some pictures.

Entry #1


Louie (left) kissing his cousin Carmi

Entry #2


Snickerdoodle showing off his spackled belly (warning large)

Entry #3

Snickers all tuckered out from running around.


Extra Bonus!

Louie spun around when I was taking his picture to show off his best side.

Aeryl fucked around with this message at 00:33 on May 11, 2014

Serella
Apr 24, 2008

Is that what you're posting?

Thread makes me wish I still had ferts. They are the masters of snootcam.

Not entries because these are old pics:










Actual Entry:



Catte is always up in my biz, lookin' for pets.

DisMafugga
Apr 29, 2013

Entry #1 - This is Lola or Lollins as she's more commonly referred to.


Entry #2 - Noobert doing his Dracula impression.



Cross posting my other cat Noobert from the Are you a Cat Racist thread. Not an entry, but still worth sharing.


Edit: Added a picture. x2

DisMafugga fucked around with this message at 03:07 on May 24, 2014

Tristesse
Feb 23, 2006

Chasing the dream.
Ace loves these.

Entry one- aka "just do whatever I'm sleepin here"



Entry two- "oh hi camera"



This picture is real old so it isn't an entry but I love it anyway.

daggerdragon
Jan 22, 2006

My titan engine can kick your titan engine's ass.
Entry 1: Penelope grumbles, "You woke me up for a stupid picture for the stupid internets? See if I ever sleep in your lap again."

The Walrus
Jul 9, 2002

by Fluffdaddy
entry 2: butt of a rabbit

entry 3: ears of same rabbit

Crumps Brother
Sep 5, 2007

-G-
Get Equipped with
Ground Game
Entry 1: This is what I do when I want her to fling carrots 5' behind her.

a life less
Jul 12, 2009

We are healthy only to the extent that our ideas are humane.

Entry 2 - Tugging in the rain.

a life less
Jul 12, 2009

We are healthy only to the extent that our ideas are humane.

Entry 3 - WTF???

Golden-i
Sep 18, 2006

One big, stumpy family
Entry #1 - Focused

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Staryberry
Oct 16, 2009
I've always felt that Mindo could be a great model for MAC. Check out this eye makeup!

Entry 1


(Oops! Forgot to label it!)

Staryberry fucked around with this message at 06:21 on May 17, 2014

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