2008 Horsetopia Calendar Discussion (don't post photos here)

**Horsetopia-Annie** · 03-10-2007, 08:31 PM

Discuss away!

Also, if you have any questions, please feel free to post them below.

To see this year's guidelines and how to submit your entries, please visit:
http://forum.horsetopia.com/viewtopic.php?t=24898

To see this year's entrants, please visit:
http://forum.horsetopia.com/viewtopic.php?p=328886

PLEASE DO NOT POST YOUR PHOTOS IN THIS THREAD!

paige5785 · 03-10-2007, 09:16 PM

We are off to a wonderful start! I'm looking foward to seeing everyone's photos! Good luck everyone and KEEP 'EM COMIN'

cascy · 03-11-2007, 09:30 AM

I have a question...

My digital camera doesn't take pics wider than they are tall, and I'm still pretty new a using photo shop, is there anyone that can tell me how to fix them so they are right or anyone I can send them too that can fix them??

paige5785 · 03-11-2007, 10:26 AM

I've put many more pics up for everyone to see! If you have already entered your photos and they aren't already there then they are probably too small. If you have any questions please feel free to pm me!

**Horsetopia-Annie** · 03-11-2007, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cascy

I have a question...

My digital camera doesn't take pics wider than they are tall, and I'm still pretty new a using photo shop, is there anyone that can tell me how to fix them so they are right or anyone I can send them too that can fix them??

When we say "wider than tall" we mean that the orientation of the photo should be horizontal or "landscape". Not, vertical or "portrait". However, as long as the photo is high enough quality and it could be cropped to be an 8" x 10" photo (with the 10" side being the width), it's fine. Please don't crop the photos before you send them in, we'll just make that assessment once they arrive.

Does that make sense?

cascy · 03-11-2007, 11:36 AM

Gotcha!

**QuarterCowGirl** · 03-11-2007, 05:59 PM

Very exciting! I have some good ideas, but until the ice melts away my horses will be staying in the barn.

paige5785 · 03-13-2007, 08:16 AM

Remember everyone: If you see us posting new photos but you don't see yours being posted MOST LIKELY it is because they are too small. If you think yours were too small and you need to know so that you can resize them and resend them please pm one of the calendar helpers to find out.

Thanks!

shayla · 03-13-2007, 09:48 PM

OMG those 3 minis are just to cute!! I want to kiss them!! They're just adorable!!

Really nice pictures, I'm jealous that ya'll get to see so many beautiful pictures!!!

**Horsetopia-Annie** · 03-18-2007, 01:19 PM

There are some amazing entries already. Wow!

Joyce and Catherine, are you sure you're not both professionals? Your photos are incredible!

paige5785 · 03-18-2007, 07:28 PM

I have posted who the pictures were entered by so that they can be more easily discussed! So now, DISCUSS AWAY!

Trailrider Jo · 03-18-2007, 07:32 PM

Thank you Annie. But I didn't even take Photography in school. I just love to take pictures.

**Horsetopia-Annie** · 03-18-2007, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trailrider Jo

Thank you Annie. But I didn't even take Photography in school. I just love to take pictures.

Well, you sure are good at it! I just love seeing your photos.

**muttduck** · 03-19-2007, 06:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Horsetopia-Annie

There are some amazing entries already. Wow!

Joyce and Catherine, are you sure you're not both professionals? Your photos are incredible!

Thank you for the compliment!

But, I have yet to be paid to take a photo for someone...

**Horsetopia-Annie** · 03-27-2007, 10:21 PM

Wow, we've just had some great photos posted lately! Does anyone have any favorites so far?

sugarsgal · 03-27-2007, 11:23 PM

Okay I'll have to keep editing this to remember who's are who's. Over all there are so many excellent pictures. You judges are going to have a hard time picking.

Almost_mozarts- Horse with the frozen Berries. I love that one.

Muttduck- Foal running in field

TrailriderJo - Last picture is really nice. Excellent lanscape in all pictures

The buckskin Quarter-Arab

Like I said, too many great photos.

**muttduck** · 03-28-2007, 05:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Horsetopia-Annie

Wow, we've just had some great photos posted lately! Does anyone have any favorites so far?

Why yes!! I have several!!

Off the top of my head, (and not counting my own

) I like:

1st one, by mrebele (snow covered Belgian and pal)

the second of DandeeQH's (yawning foal)

the 5th one from Trailrider Jo, (herd on the hilltop)

the 6th one from Trailrider Jo, (three by the pond)

the 4th one from Doyle (shot of the eyes at a show.)

There are some more really good ones in there I didn't mention, too!!

(edited to correct an error.)

paige5785 · 03-28-2007, 05:06 PM

Since I've started, I've seen SO MANY photos it's unbelievable! It's REALLY HARD for me to decide which ones I like best! My favorites so far are the first one submitted by Almost Mozart, the fourth one submitted by dandeeqh, the second one submitted by Trailrider Jo, the one submitted by Goldleaves and both of the pics that nomeanjean submiitted.

BUT MY ALLTIME FAVORITES ARE:

(Drum roll please)

All of the pics of Muttduck's minis! That baby has stole my heart.

I love all of the pics and I know there are alot more to come!!!

**muttduck** · 03-28-2007, 05:14 PM

All the credit for my cute little photography subjects goes to Mardi Gras Miniatures.

I do morning chores in her barn, and she allows me to play with my camera in her fields. They are very fun to photograph!

paige5785 · 03-28-2007, 05:39 PM

They are just gorgeous! I WANT ONE!!

03-10-2007, 08:31 PM
Horsetopia-Annie Administrator Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,667	2008 Horsetopia Calendar Discussion (don't post photos here) Discuss away! Also, if you have any questions, please feel free to post them below. To see this year's guidelines and how to submit your entries, please visit: http://forum.horsetopia.com/viewtopic.php?t=24898 To see this year's entrants, please visit: http://forum.horsetopia.com/viewtopic.php?p=328886 PLEASE DO NOT POST YOUR PHOTOS IN THIS THREAD! __________________ Annie Horsetopia.com

03-10-2007, 09:16 PM
paige5785 Kid Safe Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 5,264	We are off to a wonderful start! I'm looking foward to seeing everyone's photos! Good luck everyone and KEEP 'EM COMIN'

03-11-2007, 09:30 AM
cascy Kid Safe Join Date: May 2006 Location: arkansas Posts: 6,072	I have a question... My digital camera doesn't take pics wider than they are tall, and I'm still pretty new a using photo shop, is there anyone that can tell me how to fix them so they are right or anyone I can send them too that can fix them?? __________________ To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.

03-11-2007, 10:26 AM
paige5785 Kid Safe Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 5,264	I've put many more pics up for everyone to see! If you have already entered your photos and they aren't already there then they are probably too small. If you have any questions please feel free to pm me!

03-11-2007, 11:36 AM
cascy Kid Safe Join Date: May 2006 Location: arkansas Posts: 6,072	Gotcha! __________________ To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.

03-11-2007, 05:59 PM
QuarterCowGirl Welcome and Introductions Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 6,653	Very exciting! I have some good ideas, but until the ice melts away my horses will be staying in the barn. __________________ I'm a farmer - I'll grow on you.

03-13-2007, 08:16 AM
paige5785 Kid Safe Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 5,264	Remember everyone: If you see us posting new photos but you don't see yours being posted MOST LIKELY it is because they are too small. If you think yours were too small and you need to know so that you can resize them and resend them please pm one of the calendar helpers to find out. Thanks!

03-13-2007, 09:48 PM
shayla Coming two Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Wichita, Ks Posts: 1,717	OMG those 3 minis are just to cute!! I want to kiss them!! They're just adorable!! Really nice pictures, I'm jealous that ya'll get to see so many beautiful pictures!!! __________________ "Oftentime, the notion of "Following one's heart" is used as an excuse to avoid doing what is best because it's to hard or to complicated." ~David Hopkins

03-18-2007, 01:19 PM
Horsetopia-Annie Administrator Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,667	There are some amazing entries already. Wow! Joyce and Catherine, are you sure you're not both professionals? Your photos are incredible! __________________ Annie Horsetopia.com

03-18-2007, 07:28 PM
paige5785 Kid Safe Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 5,264	I have posted who the pictures were entered by so that they can be more easily discussed! So now, DISCUSS AWAY!

03-18-2007, 07:32 PM
Trailrider Jo Yearling Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Surgoinsville, TN Posts: 546	Thank you Annie. But I didn't even take Photography in school. I just love to take pictures. __________________ There is nothing better than riding on the trails with your family & friends.

03-27-2007, 10:21 PM
Horsetopia-Annie Administrator Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,667	Wow, we've just had some great photos posted lately! Does anyone have any favorites so far? __________________ Annie Horsetopia.com

03-27-2007, 11:23 PM
sugarsgal Started Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,715	Okay I'll have to keep editing this to remember who's are who's. Over all there are so many excellent pictures. You judges are going to have a hard time picking. Almost_mozarts- Horse with the frozen Berries. I love that one. Muttduck- Foal running in field TrailriderJo - Last picture is really nice. Excellent lanscape in all pictures The buckskin Quarter-Arab Like I said, too many great photos. __________________ There is no such thing as an Ignorant horse, there are only Ignorant people!

03-28-2007, 05:06 PM
paige5785 Kid Safe Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 5,264	Since I've started, I've seen SO MANY photos it's unbelievable! It's REALLY HARD for me to decide which ones I like best! My favorites so far are the first one submitted by Almost Mozart, the fourth one submitted by dandeeqh, the second one submitted by Trailrider Jo, the one submitted by Goldleaves and both of the pics that nomeanjean submiitted. BUT MY ALLTIME FAVORITES ARE: (Drum roll please) All of the pics of Muttduck's minis! That baby has stole my heart. I love all of the pics and I know there are alot more to come!!!

03-28-2007, 05:14 PM
muttduck Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Central Kentucky Posts: 6,225	All the credit for my cute little photography subjects goes to Mardi Gras Miniatures. I do morning chores in her barn, and she allows me to play with my camera in her fields. They are very fun to photograph! __________________ "No more lives torn apart, that wars would never start, and time would heal all hearts... Everyone would have a friend, and right would always win, and love would never end... This is my grown-up Christmas list. " ~ Amy Grant

03-28-2007, 05:39 PM
paige5785 Kid Safe Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 5,264	They are just gorgeous! I WANT ONE!!