Ended 2022 BYC Calendar Photo Contest - We Need Your Pictures!

[Sadness Child]

Which picture are you entering? The cropped or the uncropped?

I forgot to add that detail, sorry. I am entering the cropped image.

 

[cassie123]

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2022 BYC Calendar Photo Contest
Chickens can be pretty marvelous, they're stunning to look at, with their vibrant feathers and eye-catching combs. For the past 10 years, BYC has been publishing the illustrious 13-month BYC Calendar made up of stunning photos, submitted by our wonderful members, of their chickens posing in all their astounding glory.

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How to submit your pictures for consideration for the 2022 BYC Calendar:

1. Select a HIGH-RESOLUTION picture that is at LEAST 3,000 pixels wide & 2,000 pixels tall that is very clear, clean, and post it to this thread. If you aren't sure of your picture's size, use this: Pictorum Image Analyzer
2. Since the calendar is printed on 11-inch wide by 8.5-inch tall paper, pictures should be in landscape mode.

The Rules

1. Photos of chickens only, this is a chicken calendar.
2. All entries must be submitted/posted to this thread.
3. Limit of 3 submissions per user, so choose your very best pictures!!
4. One picture per post, please.
5. No people in the picture (no faces, fingers, hands, arms, etc.).
6. Upload/attach your picture to this thread.
7. No screenshots.
8. No watermarks, datestamps, text, etc. on the picture.
9. We want to see the world through your eyes, not through the excessive use of editing tools. However, basic cropping and poop removal is allowed.
10. By submitting your pictures you agree that you are granting BYC license to edit and use the images in the calendar, promotions, and for other BYC purposes, etc.
11. ALL pictures MUST be uploaded to BYC and not hosted on other image sites, personal websites, etc.
12. This contest is open to all BYC members.
13. All BYC rules apply: Terms of Service (Rules)
14. Entries will be accepted until TBD 2021 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time.

Remember, make sure you have a clear high-resolution picture (at LEAST 3,000 pixels wide and 2,000 pixels tall...but higher resolution is better)! Our system will resize your picture when you upload it, so make sure you have/keep the full-sized image if in case your photo is selected.

Here is an image of the 2021 Calendar pictures
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We're looking forward to seeing your wonderful picture submissions!!!

A few notes:

1. We've been known to send a free calendar to those who get their pics chosen...so, it may happen again this year.
2. Remember, only 3 submissions per member, and make sure you have VERY HIGH-RESOLUTION images that we can use for print!
3. Regarding copyright & license: We are very conscientious about respecting the copyright of other peeps' work. We want to make sure we have your permission to use the photo for the calendar and for other BYC related uses. You retain ownership of your image and can continue to use it however you want. By submitting your pictures to this thread you are simply granting BYC license to use the images for BYC related purposes.

Regarding contest timing, judging, etc

1. Entries are entered into a spreadsheet as they are submitted.
2. Once the contest closes, our team will go through and filter out all the submissions that don't meet the calendar requirements (takes about a week after the deadline for submissions).
3. Our team will rate all of the pictures that meet the calendar requirements.
4. Once the pictures are rated, our team will review the top submissions and select the final images that will be printed in the calendar (about a week).
5. The images go into the design and printing process and arrive at our store (about 3-5 weeks).
6. We hope to have the calendars in our store by the end of October!

**Deadline for pic submissions is TBD 2021**

Previous Calendar Contests​

2021	2021 BYC Calendar - We Need Your Pictures!
2020	2020 BYC Calendar - We Need Your Pics!
2019	2019 BYC Calendar - Your Pictures Needed!
2018	2018 BYC Calendar - Your Pictures Needed!
2017	2017 BYC Calendar - Your Pictures Needed!
2016	2016 BYC Calendar - Your Pictures Needed!
2015	2015 BYC Calendar - Your Pictures Needed!
2014	2014 BYC Calendar - Your Pictures Needed!
2013	Your Chicken Pictures Needed For The BYC 2013 Calendar
2012	Your Chicken Pictures Needed For The BYC 2012 Calendar

1st Entry!
My Dark Brahma chick "Bri"!

 

[casportpony]

1st Entry!
My Dark Brahma chick "Bri"!

very cute, but it would need to be cropped to fit the calendar. Can you take more pictures in landscape mode?

 

[cassie123]

2nd Entry!
My Easter Egger chick, haven't named her yet!

 

[cassie123]

very cute, but it would need to be cropped to fit the calendar. Can you take more pictures in landscape mode?
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ahh, okay.. So can I just crop it and repost it?

 

[casportpony]

2nd Entry!
My Easter Egger chick, haven't named her yet!

Another cute picture, but this would have to be cropped too.

 

[casportpony]

ahh, okay.. So can I just crop it and repost it?

Your pictures will score higher if you take them in landscape mode.

 

[cassie123]

Your pictures will score higher if you take them in landscape mode.

Oh, so are you saying to take a different picture?

 

[casportpony]

Oh, so are you saying to take a different picture?

Yes. Leave your other pictures there though.

 

[casportpony]

Okay, I'll crop it now!

No just leave them for now.