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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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Instant Jellyfish
Jul 3, 2007

Actually not a fish.



You guys are doing an awesome job! So many amazing entries I might have to change the voting system so no one gets overlooked.

Instant Jellyfish
Jul 3, 2007

Actually not a fish.



Wow there are a ton of amazing entries this round (and it took longer than expected to compile them all)! For this month we will have 3 winners so I want everyone to vote for one 1 dog, 1 cat, and 1 other (anything not a dog or cat) picture and all three winners can pick a charity for me to send a donation. Make sure you look over all your choices because there are some great shots.

Enos Shenk

Enos Shenk posted:

Levi enters.




Chido

Chido posted:

Entry 1: Hell in a bucket.



Entry 2:

This beak was made for bawking.




a life less

a life less posted:

IS THIS CLOSE ENOUGH?


entry #1

Entry 2 - Tugging in the rain.



Entry 3 - WTF???




Araenna

Araenna posted:

Hello what's this




Oil!

Oil! posted:

Entry #1



Entry #2:

In his natural habitat, between couch cushions.




Nobnob

Nobnob posted:

Entry #1:



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


Genovera

Genovera posted:

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




ghostgirl118

ghostgirl118 posted:

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?


Buggiezor

Buggiezor posted:

Entry #1
Terra pawing at my phone.


Entry 2
Not as close as I was hoping, but the rest were horribly blurry.


Caeli loves treats!

Entry 3
"I'm taking a bath! Do you mind?!"



Zero.

Zero. posted:

Entry #1:



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


WolfensteinBag

WolfensteinBag posted:

Entry 1


Entry 2


Entry 3


:3


thatbastardken

thatbastardken posted:

Entry 1: Suzynose.



Entry 2: Suzyhead



Too much flash on both of them but :effort:

Entry 3: Two Chickam one Closeup




pointlessone

pointlessone posted:

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

Buddy_Cthulhu posted:

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




Silver Nitrate

Silver Nitrate posted:

Biscuit! Entry #1



Entry #2:



SHOTGUN REGULAR

SHOTGUN REGULAR posted:



entry 1: gracie says hello

entry 2: butt of a rabbit


entry 3: ears of same rabbit



an expert

an expert posted:

Entry 1: Oatflection



Ponyfields

Ponyfields posted:

Entry 1: Yuuna's mighty schnozz



Entry 2: Hurr



Entry 3: Squaaaaark!




confonnit

confonnit posted:



Entry 1 - Say hey Kinny!


Aeryl

Aeryl posted:

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.


Serella

Serella posted:


Actual Entry:



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


DisMafugga

DisMafugga posted:

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


Tristesse

Tristesse posted:

Ace loves these.

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



Entry two- "oh hi camera"




daggerdragon

daggerdragon posted:

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."




Crumps Brother

Crumps Brother posted:

Entry 1: This is what I do when I want her to fling carrots 5' behind her.



Golden-i

Golden-i posted:

Entry #1 - Focused




Staryberry

Staryberry posted:

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!)


Zenithbliss

Zenithbliss posted:

Entry #1

Nelah's much more affectionate than her son



Entry #2



Entry #3




Heknocentric Thinker

Heknocentric Thinker posted:

Entry 1!

Sparky has sch a glorious nose!


Close up!! by Elaykins, on Flickr

Entry 2:

Ears up!


One more! by Elaykins, on Flickr


strawberrymousse

strawberrymousse posted:

Entry #1: Sleepy Beans




Entry #2: Moo Cow's marshmallow belly




joat mon

joat mon posted:

Entry 1:

Self Portrait in Horse


Tiramisu

Tiramisu posted:

Entry #1


This is Jacob. He's half Rottweiler half Bassett and he comes up to my bedside every morning and goes "womp womp womp womp womp."


Nerwign

Nerwign posted:

Entry #1: Close up on Brisbane's nose:


Entry #2: Close up of Diego-the-Great-horned-owl's crazy eyes:


Entry #3: I tried to get a photo of Tiny Tim the Terrible Hamster, but he was not interested in participating in your stupid photo contest. As a result, this was the best I could get:



S Danger K

S Danger K posted:

Entry Kola, crossposted from the reptile thread.


Not an entry, just like this pic I took of bacon a few months ago.


Now vote like the wind! (Sorry if I have missed anyone there were a ton of entries!)

Instant Jellyfish
Jul 3, 2007

Actually not a fish.



Nope voting is open to anyone!

Instant Jellyfish
Jul 3, 2007

Actually not a fish.



I have tallied the votes and here are this month's winners!


Representing the dogs is Suzy and thatbastardken! It was close but she nosed ahead of the competition.

thatbastardken posted:

Entry 1: Suzynose.




For the cats its Golden-i and the world famous Refurb of course. Hard to recognize her with her mouth closed though.

Golden-i posted:

Entry #1 - Focused




And taking the prestigious "other" category is Mindo and Staryberry. Those colors really are something!

Staryberry posted:

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!)


Let me know which charity each of you feel deserves my hard earned money and I'll send it off!

Instant Jellyfish
Jul 3, 2007

Actually not a fish.



Golden-i posted:

Thanks folks!

For the donation, I'd like The Animal Humane Society since that's where Refurb came from. I don't know what you plan to donate, but I'd like to match it myself. :)

All set, that looks like a really nice place :3:



This month's contest will be up later today!

Instant Jellyfish
Jul 3, 2007

Actually not a fish.



Nerwign posted:

Is there a new contest up? I'm easily confused and cannot find it.

I had it typed up and forgot to post it :saddowns: Here you go.


joat mon posted:

Confused pets might be an interesting theme.

I'm writing that down for next month!

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Instant Jellyfish
Jul 3, 2007

Actually not a fish.



Done! The receipt had a bunch of personal info all over it so I'm not going to post it but they got $20 from me in you and Mindo's honor. I love food banks and spent a lot of time volunteering at the Cleveland Food Bank sorting giant crates of food when I was a teen so good choice!

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