I'm a little late getting this off the ground, but I figured it's better to be late than never. Since I don't think I'm going to be able to make the blogger meet-up thing happen this fall, I felt that I should do something else for my incredible readers instead, so I don't come off as a total and complete flake.
Does anyone remember the contest I held last fall? Well, I'm doing it again:
THE BADASS GEEK 2nd ANNUAL FALL SEASON GIVE AWAY
Fall is my favorite season, and while I'm trying to make an effort to enjoy this time of year, I want you to be able to take some time from your busy lives and enjoy it, too. To encourage that, I thought a contest with an incentive would help.
Choose one of the following categories:
- Take a picture that you feel best describes the fall season.
- Prove your worth by carving the best Jack O'Lantern.
Participants in Category One will need to submit, in addition to their photo, a short paragraph detailing why they chose the subject of the photo, and how they feel it best describes the Fall season. Participants in Category Two will need to submit, in addition to a picture of the final product, photos of the "work in progress" (you don't need to show the faces of those involved, just prove that you actually did the work). One winner be selected from each category, with the entries being judged on originality, and in the case of pumpkin carving, skill. To help keep things fair and unbiased, I'll have The Boss pick the winners.
Submissions should be e-mailed to me (badassgeek[at]gmail[dot]com) no later than Friday, October 30th. I will review the submissions, and The Boss will make her selection for first place winners and one runner-up for each category. The winners will be announced on Wednesday, November 4th.
The first place winner in each category will receive an 8x10 matted print of their choice from my portfolio, valued at $20.00. The runner-up in each category will receive a 5x7 matted print of their choice from my portfolio, valued at $15.00. Both first place winners and runners-up will also have the choice of swapping their gift for some design work on their blog.
Between the two categories, there are four prizes available to be won, and only 15 days to send in your submissions. Need some inspiration? Take a look at last years submissions.
Good luck, and enjoy being outside!
22 Comments:
Cool! I think I'll give it a try.
We're carving pumpkins tonight!
My husband refuses to touch the pumpkin guts though. He'll have to take the pictures since I'll be up to my elbows in pumpkin ooze.
Fun! The kids here on the Ranch and I are in!
Gosh....
I am celebrating my kids being old enough not to want to carve pumpkins or trick of treat!!! Outstanding!!!
We have different activities on the table now that they are older like band, swim team, jazz orchestra, tons and tons of homework.
But...
I am looking forward to the little trick o treaters and will be putting out our spaceship for the kids to enjoy.
Dang. I was going to have hubby carve the pumpkin, but if pictures have to be submitted, I'm hoping you could tell the difference between a male and female hands and arms....
If not, let me know and I have him carve one of the pumpkins we actually grew.
Hmm, I might actually do the pumpkin carving. I bought some carving tools last year on clearance, and my daughter found them, and now wants to buy pumpkins. I may wait til closer to Halloween though to do the actual carving so that my pumpkins aren't all pathetic looking by Halloween night.
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I wish I were feeling creative today. Mostly I just want to eat everything in the kitchen. Hopefully inspiration will visit soon.
Have a nice weekend. Watch out for yellow dyes and wooden nickels.
Damn! I don't have a camera OR a carving knife. Where's the option for us impoverished bloggers? :)
Woot! I am all in :)
oooo the competition looks fierce. not sure i can compete, but i'll eagerly watch for the results!
sounds like fun!!!
ohh yay! im in.
Finally, a truly awesome Blog!
Just had a blast browsing through your posts. :D Thanks for that!
As for this give away thingy... hmm... I guess I could... but let me clarify first: are digital illustrations allowed?
Cuz it's what I do, what I've done and what I will continue to do.
You won't catch me dead carving a pumpkin again, that's for sure!
Sandy: Nice.
Natalie: Pumpkin ooze is pretty gross.
Heather: Awesome!
Hit 40: But carving pumpkins is fun. Messy, but fun!
Little Ms Blogger: I suppose he can do the work. Just document it well!
Aunt Juicebox: Good idea.
Jennifer: Thanks, dude!
Lucy Cooper: Well, you've got two weeks to find inspiration if you'd like. Hope you have a good weekend, too.
COTN: Hmm. I'll have to think.
Nyx: Rock and roll!
Jane Lively: Good enough!
S3x In The Pantry: Sure is.
Miss Mariposa: Awesome!
Christina: Thanks! If you can somehow prove that you did the work, then I guess that should be okay.
We just got our pumpkins from the pumpkin patch...it will be our 2 year olds first attempt. LOL. And I sure it will be photoworthy. :)
Your gift card is on its way today!!!!
I checked out your photography. Very impressive Mr. Multitalented. Anythign that's good enough for FRINGE is good enough for me! I will look into this contest of yours, or I may just buy a print and save the time.
Alright then!
Don't know exactly how I can prove that I created it, but if you visit my blog you'll see that I really actually do illustrations.
I could sign the piece, maybe...?
Oh i love when you do this! I'm actually going to stay out of it this year cos I won last year....but remind me sometime that I want to hit you up for some design-y stuff anyway.
I can't wait to see the submissions for this!
What a wonderful and creative contest Badass :) I may have to give it a try. I can't wait to see this year's submissions :)
Oh man! i don't think I am going to have enough time to participate this year.
Oh well, I guess I will have to kick ass and take names, again, next year :).
hmm.. I do love me a contest!
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