Ended 2026 BYC Calendar Photo Contest - We Need Your Pictures!

[Appielover]

Would any of these be suitable?

 

[Heidrun]

If you're having trouble viewing the spreadsheet, you can check whether your entry is qualified or disqualified in the spoiler below. If it's qualified, three judges will assess it to decide if it will advance to the next round.

Spoiler: Entries Through Page xx - Click to Open

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What kind of phone?

It's too small and doesn't fit the template.

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Can I enter 1 more for the contest..Its the door keepers

Important - Please Read

All entries are entered into a spreadsheet as they are submitted, and you can check this spreadsheet to see if your entry qualifies.

Entries will be disqualified if:

• The photo cannot be cropped to 3000 x 2000. For more information about this, please see the Cropping Examples below.
• The photo is too small to judge. The photo you upload must be at LEAST 3,000 pixels wide by 2,000 pixels tall. If you aren't sure of your photo's size, use this: Imageonline.co.
• The photo is a screenshot. No screenshots allowed.
• The photo has text, watermarks, datestamps, etc., on it.
• The photo has people in it.
• The photo has been heavily edited. 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.

In the comments section of the sheet, the reason for disqualification is listed.

If your entry has been disqualified, you may enter a replacement, just make a new post, and we will make a note in the spreadsheet.

If you submit four entries, and then find or take a better photo, you can replace one of the existing entries by posting the new photo and informing us of the replacement.

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Cropping Examples.​

New for this year! Photos in the portrait format will be accepted if they can be cropped. Below are examples of photos that can and cannot be cropped to fit the template.


This photo was used in the 2021 Calendar.


This can be cropped because all of the rooster is in the template.

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This photo was used in the 2022 Calendar.


This can be cropped because all of the chick is in the template.

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This cannot be cropped because the comb & wattles extend past the edge of the template:

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This cannot be cropped because the comb & toes extend past the edge of the template:

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This is an image we might consider if it's well-focused, well-composed, and aesthetically pleasing.

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Hope this helps!

Can I enter 1 more? Its the door keepers

 

[Dragonfly5707]

Will this one make the cut?

 

[Dragonfly5707]

Will this one get into the contest? I'm not sure about the size. But it's just so darn cute

 

[Traffie Chickens]

I’m sorry I literally do this is EVERY photo contest, but could I replace my second entry with this one? I’m SO sorry I always make you go through the hassle of switching it! But I really like this photo and I want to leave two entries for when I get a really nice day and I take some photos!

Entry #2

No need to apologize, we'll make a note in the spreadsheet! Pretty girls!

You've posted four pictures so far, and one of those you marked "not an entry". These are your entries:

#	Member	Image	Post	Comments	Status
29	@Traffie Chickens		post	qualified	qualified
46	@Traffie Chickens		post	qualified	qualified
50	@Traffie Chickens		post	qualified	qualified
118	@Traffie Chickens		post	not an entry	not an entry

 

[Birdlove2011]

Replace #68 with this pic please. My hens are the most illusive. However, Judy finally decided to give a pretty pic in her favorite shade tree.

 

[ChickMamaCRM]

That's a photo contest. Not for a calendar

OH...... so sorry!!!!

 

[casportpony]

@Traffie Chickens - updated:

#	Member	BB Code Image	Post URL	Status
29	@Traffie Chickens		post	qualified
46	@Traffie Chickens		post	withdrawn
50	@Traffie Chickens		post	qualified
118	@Traffie Chickens		post	not an entry

 

[Traffie Chickens]

@Traffie Chickens - updated:

#	Member	BB Code Image	Post URL	Status
29	@Traffie Chickens		post	qualified
46	@Traffie Chickens		post	withdrawn
50	@Traffie Chickens		post	qualified
118	@Traffie Chickens		post	not an entry

Thank you! Sorry for the confusion.

 

[casportpony]

Thank you! Sorry for the confusion.

No worries!