best photo

As of 6/1/2014, this contest is now closed to new submissions. Please help us pick our finalist by following these instructions:

To enter:



If you don't yet have a forum account, register - it only takes a minute

Click here to create a submission post

to create a submission post Either: Click on "manage attachments" and upload your best photo - something with a "wow" factor Or embed a photo hosted externally (flickr, photobucket, facebook, etc.) by clicking on the button or using IMG bbcode

Submit your thread and you're done! Go to the contest forum to make sure your photo shows up.

Rules:

Only one photo is allowed per person. Threads containing multiple photos will be disqualified.

Photos may be taken with any camera (Pentax or any other brand), and at any time

Your submission must be taken by you

Round one closes on 5/31/2014

You may not promote your own submission within others' submission threads

Picking the Winners:

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the remainder will be selected by you, our forum members

Important:

Be sure to comment on your favorite photos- the most helpful poster will win a $50 B&H gift card.

Prizes:

Grand prize: 1 Pentax K-3, body only, USA warranty, $1299 value (shippable worldwide)

2nd place: $100 B&H gift card

3rd & 4th place: unlimited forum attachment space for 2 years

Honorable mention: $50 B&H gift card

Second honorable mention: 1-year forum account upgrade

Round 2:

Fine print:

Contest open to members worldwide. No purchase necessary.

International shipping of prizes may cost extra

B&H gift card prizes may be substituted for a PentaxForums.com account upgrade



Prizes sponsored by B&H Photo and PentaxForums.com

Terms and prizes subject to change

Round 1 closes 5/31/14. Finalists will be announced in early June. Rounds 2 and 3 are TBA.



By entering in the competition, you grant us your permission to share a thumbnail of and/or a link to your submission via e-mail and/or social media while the contest is live

If you are a winner, you understand that PentaxForums.com reserves the right to feature your submission on our homepage and to permanently store your photo on our servers







So, what are you waiting for? Click here to enter your best photo now for a shot at winning a Pentax K-3! Round 1 closes on May 31st, 2014.



After submitting, or if you're just browsing, don't forget to comment on others' photos and nominate your favorites.



Good luck everyone! If you have any questions, please ask in this thread.



Please also take a moment to visit our sponsor, B&H Photo, to thank them for the great prize! B&H is the largest Pentax dealer in the US, and their NYC SuperStore is the largest independent photo equipment store in the country. They carry the entire Pentax camera, lens, and accessory lineup, and they offer US and international shipping.







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