October 2018 POTM Contest

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[FONT=&quot]October 2018 POTM Contest[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]Our Amazon CEO Julio, requested that I announce the opening of the October's POTM Contest! He has demanded that the Theme not be just Trick or Treat, but be more inclusive with a more International favor! So, in addition to Trick or Treat, you are welcome to include the many diverse events that occur in October in your area. Some other examples are: Sweetest Day or your Parrot enjoying the change in Weather in your region of this huge World.
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[FONT=&quot]We encourage everyone to enter this month! If your parrot doesn't mind wearing a costume, by all means dress your little sweetest up for a photo shoot. If your parrot prefers to wear feathers only there's still every reason to enter as you may use props or even photoshop your photos this month. Be creative, use your imagination, the choice is your's (more correctly your parrot's). Please keep safety in mind during photo shoots and wardrobe changes.

'Just For Fun' photos are always welcome, but please designate a single photo as your ā€˜Official Entry.ā€™ Julio doesn't want any other Parrots or Humans to feel left out during October so he is inviting the family to enter either an ā€˜Official Entryā€™ or a ā€˜Just For Funā€™ photos! [/FONT]

[FONT=&quot] Note: Predators and prey in the same photo will not be allowed. Thank you for understanding.

Enjoy the Contest!

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What! You have a problem with my Rules?!?!

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[FONT=&quot]General Guidelines & Rules[/FONT][FONT=&quot]:[/FONT][FONT=&quot]
- This Monthā€™s contest opens October 1 and continues until mid-morning EST, October 28. A Poll will be posted October 29 and end the evening of October 31. The Winner will be announced November 1.
- The Winner will receive a Premium Membership for one year (username highlighted in Green) and the photo will adorn the Forumā€™s Front Page for the Month of November and December.
- If you Post more than one image, please designate a single photo as your Entry and the other(s) as Just For Fun!!!
- Photoshopped or Manipulated works are eligible!
- Videos are welcomed, but please remember to keep them under 60 seconds.
- Please keep in mind that we have a large number of Junior Members and the need to keep the subject matter appropriate for all ages.
- Please keep Safety in mind as you consider the many likely Photo opportunities, whether inside or outside. We urge you to be extra careful considering the settling. Example: Not with Prey Animals or settings that could be considered dangerous. Doing so will result in the removal of your Entry.
- As with all Parrot Forums activities, the Organizationā€™s Rules apply in all cases.[/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]NOTE:[/FONT][FONT=&quot] We recommend not using Photobucket as it continues to rapidly disappear.[/FONT]
 

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Fabulous theme, seƱor Julio!

Here we go, the Doodles with our massive abelia shrub

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What a perfect start Chris! I will pass it along to him when he wakes from his sleep! After all, he worked hard at getting POTM theme correct!

Thanks for being the very first entry and setting the bar high right off the bat with such a stunning photo. By the way, I love your subject!
 

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Great theme, Steven! Er, ahem... I mean, Julio!

Fabulous theme, seƱor Julio!

Here we go, the Doodles with our massive abelia shrub

EZQPi8a.jpg

PARKER!!! Been way too long since we've been treated to a Parker sighting, Chris! Loving the thoughtful contemplation of nature thing he has going on, there. And I agree, the bar has been set quite high!
 

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Cuuuuuuuute :)


I expected, since it is the World Animal Day (4 Okt), it would be about overdoing the spoiling of the parrots and other pets (but you've probably already done that one to death) ... yup, still a newbie here ;)
 

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PARKER!!! Been way too long since we've been treated to a Parker sighting, Chris! Loving the thoughtful contemplation of nature thing he has going on, there. And I agree, the bar has been set quite high!

Aw he says hello!

Honestly, Itā€™s because He Doesnā€™t do much worth posting, just usually sits around. Photos of him sleeping on my hand are not really post worthy.
 

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Great theme, Steven!! Looking forward to seeing all the wonderful entries!


Honestly, Itā€™s because He Doesnā€™t do much worth posting, just usually sits around. Photos of him sleeping on my hand are not really post worthy.

Chris, I think that all pics of beautiful Parker are post worthy!
 

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Terry said it!! Keep 'm comming.
 

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Oh, I am so loving this!
Thank you, Julio, you benevolent bird, you!

Chris, that is just NatGeo-worthy gorgeous!
 

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Fabulous theme, seƱor Julio!

Here we go, the Doodles with our massive abelia shrub

EZQPi8a.jpg



And with that perfect first entry, the rest of us know the contest is already won. Lovely!!


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Cuuuuuuuute :)

I expected, since it is the World Animal Day (4 Okt), it would be about overdoing the spoiling of the parrots and other pets (but you've probably already done that one to death) ... yup, still a newbie here ;)


As long as it is occurs in October in your part of the World, Julio is good with it! Have fun with it!
 

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You all are far too kind, thank you :)

And Inger, nearly spewed my wine, too funny! Hardly, many more superior (almost said better!) photos will come along.
 

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Hello hello.

So this afternoon my little cousin was home (I had to babysit him) and in his school they have to start decorating for Halloween. His ā€œhomeworkā€ was to do 5 ghosts and 15 pumpkins.

I didnā€™t think I would participate in this contest because Iā€™m not so good at photography, but when I saw that Mambo was chewing the ghosts and then running away, I couldnā€™t resist to take some pictures.

Thatā€™s why here I leave you with 3 pictures for you to see what he was doing.
Iā€™ve written ā€œofficial entryā€ and ā€œjust for funā€.


Ps: Pictures are taken with an iPhone X so they are not really good quality

ā€œOfficial entryā€ Mambo eating ghosts [emoji317]

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ā€œJust for funā€ pictures to show you what he was doing, in case you wanted to know.

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How cute he is [emoji7] he stills biting thought but itā€™s just 1 week heā€™s home so he stills not knowing me... I guess [emoji53]
 
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Happy Halloween! From Cloudy and Clear!
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So, where is the trick or treat reference, the picture of your sweethearts is truly great! Oooh, there's the connection. Sorry, those two just take over the photo, one needs to remember to look down. Wonderful photo, wonderful indeed.
 
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Hello hello.

So this afternoon my little cousin was home (I had to babysit him) and in his school they have to start decorating for Halloween. His ā€œhomeworkā€ was to do 5 ghosts and 15 pumpkins.

I didnā€™t think I would participate in this contest because Iā€™m not so good at photography, but when I saw that Mambo was chewing the ghosts and then running away, I couldnā€™t resist to take some pictures.

Thatā€™s why here I leave you with 3 pictures for you to see what he was doing.
Iā€™ve written ā€œofficial entryā€ and ā€œjust for funā€.


Ps: Pictures are taken with an iPhone X so they are not really good quality

ā€œOfficial entryā€ Mambo eating ghosts [emoji317]

6daf4f0aaff8fccb9af10ecc1f6fa997.jpg


ā€œJust for funā€ pictures to show you what he was doing, in case you wanted to know.

02769cf2fadf0761f7c7dd9a58ca9a5d.jpg

1b82f78add1e7b8d1a2ef774d2775a75.jpg


How cute he is [emoji7] he stills biting thought but itā€™s just 1 week heā€™s home so he stills not knowing me... I guess [emoji53]


Nothing more enjoyable that viewing an Amazon hard at work and clearly enjoying themselves! Amazons Just Having More Fun!
 

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Loving the entries so far!
This is the best place to get the funny and heart warming parrot moments! I love it!!

I didn't get a chance to enter last month..Its spring in Australia, and being a wildlife (bird) carer I've got babies demanding my attention. But will put the effort in for this month.

Wildlife is in quarantine, otherwise a baby/sunny photo would be ideal.
Otherwise perhaps Julio wouldn't mind a photo I have in mind where Sunny's confused heritage is displayed..
He is a South American bird, with Irish parront... living in Australia ha ha
 

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Well, I guess I'm not too busy with wildlife rescues to do a Halloween photo session with Sunny..
Where, oh where do I accumulate these Sunny sized props from!!!

Here is the Halloween cutie, looking into the crystal ball. What can he see.. feets!

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When I get a chance there are some just for funs from the session.. ha ha
 
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Well, I guess I'm not too busy with wildlife rescues to do a Halloween photo session with Sunny..
Where, oh where do I accumulate these Sunny sized props from!!!

Here is the Halloween cutie, looking into the crystal ball. What can he see.. feets!

halloween%20sunny%20port%20sml.jpg


When I get a chance there are some just for funs from the session.. ha ha


Love the entry and with the many choices you have! Then again, when you have props, why not! Feet in the crystal ball. Now that is funny!!!
 

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Happy Halloween! From Cloudy and Clear!
laurasea-albums-keets-picture20577-img-20181002-112310322-3.jpg

What a precious moment frozen in time! Love it!And great job on the pumpkin, too!

Hello hello.

So this afternoon my little cousin was home (I had to babysit him) and in his school they have to start decorating for Halloween. His ā€œhomeworkā€ was to do 5 ghosts and 15 pumpkins.

I didnā€™t think I would participate in this contest because Iā€™m not so good at photography, but when I saw that Mambo was chewing the ghosts and then running away, I couldnā€™t resist to take some pictures.

Thatā€™s why here I leave you with 3 pictures for you to see what he was doing.
Iā€™ve written ā€œofficial entryā€ and ā€œjust for funā€.


Ps: Pictures are taken with an iPhone X so they are not really good quality

ā€œOfficial entryā€ Mambo eating ghosts [emoji317]

6daf4f0aaff8fccb9af10ecc1f6fa997.jpg

These pics are hilarious! And the official entry captures that mischievous personality perfectly!

Well, I guess I'm not too busy with wildlife rescues to do a Halloween photo session with Sunny..
Where, oh where do I accumulate these Sunny sized props from!!!

Here is the Halloween cutie, looking into the crystal ball. What can he see.. feets!

halloween%20sunny%20port%20sml.jpg


When I get a chance there are some just for funs from the session.. ha ha

The facial expression in this pic made me burst out laughing! No one can tell me Sunny wasn't posing for the camera just then! Lol!
 

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