Open Contest Fabulous Feather Foto Contest—Official 2024 BYC Mini-Contest

[casportpony]

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Fabulous Feather Foto Contest
Official 2024 BYC Mini-Contest
Ends November 30th, 2024​

Let's get a close-up detailed look at those fabulous feathers (not the whole bird, just the feathers). Let us see pictures of a duck's feather, or a chick's feathery fuzz, or a close-up of a white feather against green grass...get the idea? Share your photos for a chance to win!

There will be at least three winners, and each will receive a copy of the beautiful BYC 2025 Calendar!

The calendar is available to winners who reside in the United States. Winners outside the United States will be awarded a 1-month PFM.

How to enter:
It's easy to enter, just reply to this thread with your fabulous feather pictures.

To increase your chances of winning, please read the rules before entering.
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Rules:

1. Four entries per member. One entry per post, please.
2. An entry is *one* picture of your domestic poultry's feather or feathers. The picture should be a close-up of the feathers, not the whole bird.
3. Feathers of all domestic poultry allowed (chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese, peafowl, guinea fowl, quail, pheasants, emus, pigeons, doves, etc.).
4. Images that have been resized might be disqualified if they are too small to judge.
5. No screenshots, watermarks, date stamps, text, etc., on the photo. No collages.
6. The photo needs to have been taken by you.
7. You cannot use a photo that won an award in another BYC-sponsored contest.
8. High-quality images are recommended. Basic editing, such as cropping and other subtle changes, are allowed.
9. ALL photos MUST be uploaded to BYC and not hosted on other image sites, personal websites, etc.
10. Prizes are limited to one per person per contest.
11. All BYC rules apply: Terms of Service (Rules)
12. Entries will be accepted through November 30th, 2024, at 11:59 PM Pacific Time.

Photography tips from fellow BYC members:

• Photography Tips from BYC's jolenesdad
• Photography Tips from BYC's mdees88
• Photography Tips from BYC's TudyBot
• Flat Lay Photography for Beginners by BYC's CluckNDoodle

2023 Winners

From left to right, photos by @CCsGarden, @MGG, @The Welch Chickens, @JustBabyMargo, & @MyParadiseFalls

2022 Winners

From left to right, photos by @HopKat, @Somewhere_In_The_Clouds, & @Rabbitking

From left to right, photos by @Fuchsia, @knoturavggrl, & @HorseGirlAbby

From left to right, photos by @glikk, @the_peanut_coop, & @CaliFarmsAR

2021 Winners

From left to right, photos by @CHlCKEN, @HopKat, @GingTato, & @JustBabyMargo

From left to right, photos by @ShannonsChimkens, @Let There Be Light, @Poultrybonkers, & @AleyMoore

2020 Winners

From left to right, photos by @Starburst, @SueT, @BirdsBeesTrees, @RoostersAreAwesome, @My2butterflies

2019 Winners

From left to right, photos by @Fur-N-Fowl, @FredsGobblers, @CaliFarmsAR, @mixedUPturk, @& @RoostersAreAwesome

Check out the rest of the contests here:
Official 2024 BYC Mini-Contests—Win One of 36 BYC 2025 Calendars!

If you would like to purchase a beautiful BYC 2025 Calendar, see this thread: 2025 Calendars are HERE!!!

 

[casportpony]

This contest is brought to you by our BYC Sponsors
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Official 2024 BYC Mini-Contests
Ends November 30th, 2024
Twelve (12) amazing contests to choose from!
Click on a picture to view the contest!​

Fabulous Feather Foto Contest: Zoom in on the intricate patterns and mesmerizing colors of feathered beauty

Show Us Your Flock Photo Contestt: Present your flock in all its proud glory

Miss BYC Beauty Pageant: Crown the most dazzling, charming, and photogenic fowl in our community

Mister BYC Beauty Pageant: Give our handsome and debonair male fowl a chance to shine

Show Off Your Eggs Photo Contest!: Frame the elegance and wonder of eggs in captivating compositions

Poultry and Pals Photo Contest: Capture the delightful bond between your poultry and other furry, scaly, or feathery friends

Funny Poultry Faces & Poses Photo Contest: Have your camera at the ready to catch your flock at their most hilarious moments

Family and Fowl Photo Contest: Show off memorable moments with your feathered family member

Fluffy Butt Photo Contest: Celebrate the adorable and quirky side of feathered posterior perfection

Pets With Paws Photo Contest: Show us the adorable companions that bring joy to your life (other than the poultry!)

What's Your Hobby?: Share the passion that ignites your soul and showcases your unique talents

November Nuttiness, a Random Funny Posting Contest: Post your funniest pictures, jokes, and stories to get a chance in our random number drawing for a BYC 2025 calendar

 

[ChickenTenderKesha]

I can’t wait to see all the pretty feathers

 

[Lacy Duckwing]

I can’t wait to see all the pretty feathers

Same here!

 

[Perris]

Here's one to start us off, it's the closest I've got but not as sharp as it could be

They belong to a mixed breed pullet called Aberglasny.

 

[ChickenTenderKesha]

Entry #1 - Just has to be the heart on my favourite cockerel from this spring

He’s a Mosaic X Wheaten Ameraucana and has the most beautiful feather colours!

 

[OrpingtonManic]

Entry 1:
Aspen, the Gold-laced Orpington

 

[OrpingtonManic]

Entry 2:

 

[OrpingtonManic]

Entry 3:

 

[Lacy Duckwing]

@CHlCKEN, come see!