Forum Best Abaco Picture Contest

[DrRalph]

Presenting the Abaco Forum Best Abaco Picture Contest

You are competing for a daysail on Lokadune, a 37-foot Tayana cutter based on Lubber’s Quarters, most graciously donated by Mark Gonsalves of Cruise Abaco (http://www.cruiseabaco.com/) and Watercolours Cottages (http://www.watercolourscottages.com/). Each Forum member will be eligible to submit up to two photos, and Forum members will likewise vote and determine the winner, who will then have up to one year to claim his/her prize.

Contest Rules and Procedures:

Submit one or two pictures as a reply in this thread. You can identify yourself by username, or your real name. Describe your shots, tell us where and when they were taken, and why you think they are “the best picture of Abaco.” If you don’t know how to post a picture, read the instructions at the end of this post.
You or an immediate family member has to have taken the pictures.
You have from now until midnight, December 20, to enter.
Forum members will be asked to vote from December 21 to midnight, December 28.
You only get to vote once, but you get to vote for three pictures. Your favorite will get three points, second will get two points, third will get one point.
There are no strict criteria for “best picture,” it’s entirely up to you folks.
We’ll tally the votes and post the winner on December 29 (maybe 30 if I get crazed).
You have one year to claim your prize.You can see Lokadune and read about her at www.CruiseAbaco.com (http://www.cruiseabaco.com/). Good luck!!!

How to post a picture:
Here are a few simple tips. First, you have to resize your digital or scanned photo to a maximum height or width of 600 pixels. Most digital cameras come with some type of photo editing software; mine came with Photoshop Elements, but most of them work in more or less the same way. If you don't have any software that will resize your image, you can download the popular software Irfanview (http://www.irfanview.com/). It's free, and it's simple to use.

Before you start, I suggest you create a temporary file that you can easily access. To resize your image, open your photo editing software, then open the image you want to resize. Typically, on the menu bar at the top you'll see Image, or something similar. Click on that menu, and look for Resize. Make sure you check the box that preserves the height/width proportions, then fill in the larger of either width or height with the number 600. Then, save the image as a High Quality jpg in your temporary file, and give it a name that will allow you to identify it. You can do this with several pictures if you like. Next, go back to the Forum, and click Post Reply under this thread. Scroll past the window where you type your post to the Additional Options box. Click Manage Attachments, then click the first Browse button in the box that appears. This will take you to your computer's directory; browse to the temp file where you parked your picture, then click Upload. If you did it correctly, your picture should appear when you finally click Submit Reply.



The fine print:
Forum owners are not eligible to participate. Mark Gonsalves will do his best to accommodate your schedule, please contact him as soon as you win to arrange a date. Please be aware that he may have a previous charter, and you may have to work around that. You will also need to arrange transportation to Lubber’s Quarters, Tillo, MOW, or White Sound, Elbow Cay.

[South Pause]

My husband and I had to cancel our trip for T'giving. He fell off a ladder and may have to have surgery. We had planned to depart Wed.
Tough to come to terms with a lost trip and an injured spouse.

Here are a few of my favorite photos.

Both shots were taken down by Guana Sunset Beach Bar.

Great idea, Dr. R.


Norvell/"South Pause"

[DrRalph]

Norvell, I've whacked my head on those effing leaning palms twice after one too many Grabbers :eek: .

[Sal]

I have a great idea for a consolation prize, the winner gets to bag and gag MAH.

[ModeratorTwo]

Now Sal, we really need to play nice here! We will allow a lot of "opinons" but please folks lets don't get personal, it is really not healthy for the Forum's existance.

[patw]

Two of my favorite pictures :D

[ModeratorTwo]

Norvell, Pat, those are gorgeous pics! This should be a very intresting and beautiful contest.

[TurtleDreams]

Doc, what a GREAT idea! Looks like we are all going to be treated to some great eye-candy, not to mention some wonderful revolving desktop photos to get lost in!
Thanks
Susan

[Charlotte Couple]

Here's one of my favorites, taken by Debby on MOW. It really captures the laidback lifestyle and beauty of the island.

I'll find another to submit soon. Great idea Doctor Ralph! Can't wait to see all the pictures.

[NCDD]

here are mine

[patw]

WENDY, what about Jerry???? He looks like they propped him up in the chair! Tell me it ain't so Jerry!

[Jerry S]

Sorry to say, it had been a long, fantastic day of snorkeling, fishing and obviously a couple of Mayor Glenns Pina Colodas:eek: Pic's don't lie and I will get you for this Denny.. LOL!

[Pool Fool]

Happy Thanksgiving to all of you!

[ModeratorTwo]

Great pic's, thanks for contributing PF.

[Abaco Skippy]

Hey Denny, how about changing your phrasing to..."and Wendy was not loaded, just bad timing on the camera shutter." No one in our party was "loaded"!:mad:

[hank and louise]

Hank and Louise :)

[NCDD]

Hey Denny, how about changing your phrasing to..."and Wendy was not loaded, just bad timing on the camera shutter." No one in our party was "loaded"!:mad:
It won't let me go back and edit it, but it does sound better that way, and it is true! Please don't show Wendy!!!!!!!! And Jerry I am watching my back ;)

[Charlotte Couple]

Denny, that underwater reef photo is incredible! The sunlight streaming through the water gives it great 3D effect. I'm voting for that one!

[TurtleDreams]

How are we ever going to choose!

[SamFamAustin]

That sunset by Hank and Louise was nothing short of spectacular. It speaks to me ... but I like them all! Can't we just get a slightly bigger boat and take everybody? :cool:

[shellynew]

a beautiful sunset

[hank and louise]

found this going through all the shots, and wanted to share it; untill that trip, Louise ( who was raised to fear water ) would not even get near the water!

[AbacoBoy]

I think maybe the best thing about being in Abaco is seeing the beautiful shades of blue and green. It's hard to pick just two.

AB

[ModeratorTwo]

Hey guys and gals, this is going to be tough to judge, I love them all.. The simple pic of Don't Rock is great!! Just glad that I don't have a vote at this point:}

[Watercolours]

Any one have an action shots of a sailboat underway? In front of the light house would be icing on the cake!
www.cruiseabaco.com (http://www.cruiseabaco.com)

[Rock Steady]

Mark,

I'll check for you.

Whoa, these photographers are a talented group.

Crispin

[Pool Fool]

Nothing remains quite the same

[TurtleDreams]

Abakimmy, I thought I'd see a few from your fabulous collection by now. I know you have quite a few in the Blue Ribbon category!
Susan

[FarmerBob]

Guana sunsets taken by my wife.

#1 Sunset taken at Wednesday night potluck at Sunset Bar & Grill (now Grabbers).
#2 Sunset thunderhead taken from our deck near Boat Harbour.

[RumPunch]

These were taken on our trip to Elbow Cay last July. I took the first two and my daughter took the lighthouse shots.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v495/rumpunchproductions/tahitibeach8x10-2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v495/rumpunchproductions/fowlcaybar2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v495/rumpunchproductions/lighthousetour006.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v495/rumpunchproductions/lighthousepanorama0002.jpg

[BahamaBabe]

Dear Lord people! These pictures are fantastic! It is almost painful to look at them.

Can't wait to go to work tomorrow. What a pisser. Yee haw.

[LarryT]

Hi all,
Here are a couple of Abaco Photos

The first was taken shortly before sunrise at Sandy Point. April 2006.
We had a couple of blustery,cloudy days before this, but awoke to a beautiful morning on our last day of bonefishing.

The second is of dont rock before sunset. We were returning home form a relaxing day at Guana Cay and a nice meal at the Bluewater Grill. June 2006

Can't wait to return....11 more days
Cheers
Larry

[SeaNote]

Little Harbour - Pete's MUST have been closed.

[Charlotte Couple]

Hi all,
Here are a couple of Abaco Photos

The first was taken shortly before sunrise at Sandy Point. April 2006.
We had a couple of blustery,cloudy days before this, but awoke to a beautiful morning on our last day of bonefishing.

The second is of dont rock before sunset. We were returning home form a relaxing day at Guana Cay and a nice meal at the Bluewater Grill. June 2006

Can't wait to return....11 more days
Cheers
Larry

Larry, that first photo is what I expect to see when I open my eyes right after I die. Beautiful!

[TurtleDreams]

Larry, I was trying to come up with words to do that one justice. You suceeded; I was speachless! Thank you & Lrryt!

Will we be able to get our favorites at higher res?
Susan

[LarryT]

Charlotte couple, TurtleDreams, Thanks for the kind feedback
I thought I was in heaven that morning too!
The original is about 16MB
I can email it as a zip file if you PM me once the contest is over. I'm sure there will be lots more great photos as we have such a beautiful environment as our subject.....
Regards,
Larry

[FarmerBob]

One I took from our deck on Guana

[lurker pete]

Up until now, it's been about a seven way tie in my book. Bot Farmer Bob just shot into the lead with his beautiful shot.
Lurker Pete

[BahamaBabe]

Okay, I am throwing my hat in the ring.

The first pic is sunrise on Guana and the second is a view from Rory's Cottage at Dolphin Resort.

[Chuck M.]

As my first trip to the Ababcos is not until next May, I'll have to post a picture taken by an acquaintance. He said that it was taken somewhere in the Abacos during one of the coldest winters on record. The boat on the left is one of the island ferries.

[patw]

Lol!! Lol!!

[SamFamAustin]

Here is my folks dock on Dickies ... the trawler is being sold and the dock is STILL being repaired ...

268

[Dana]

I took this photo on the south end of Guana this past summer. We have a very friendly neighborhood.

[BahamaAngie]

What wonderful pictures! Rumpunch, how do you get to that great little calm beach with the sandbar inbetween?????

[serenity]

I hope this works! This is my favorite picture. To me it defines the islands.....tranquility!

[Charlotte Couple]

What wonderful pictures! Rumpunch, how do you get to that great little calm beach with the sandbar inbetween?????

That's Tilloo Cut , isn't it?

[RumPunch]

Yes, that is Tahiti Beach looking East through Tilloo Cut.
Just happened to be there when hardly anyone else was.

[CR]

Watching the sun set over Susie and Al's last Christmas eve.
(From Cherokee, across Duck Cay)

R.

[Patti Puzo]

1) Sunset from Snappa's patio
2) Little Harbour
3) Sitting on the dock in MH
4) Mark in the Abaco state of mind....

[ModeratorTwo]

This is a fantastic thread:) Great job Doc;)

[DrRalph]

I don't know how you folks are going to narrow your choices down to three entrants, I'm glad I won't have to make that decision. Remember, voting starts December 20.

[Abacobrad]

It's tough picking one or two Dr. Ralph! ;) The full moon the past night or two certainly stirred up some memorable photos. Looking forward to seeing Kimmy and you other Abacoholics share your pics and Kaliks!

I don't know how you folks are going to narrow your choices down to three entrants, I'm glad I won't have to make that decision. Remember, voting starts December 20.

[ModeratorTwo]

WOW!! Keepem coming guys and gals, fantastic pics. Brad :)

[FarmerBob]

Tranquility at Baker's Bay (in the good ole days).

[Patti Puzo]

Brad, I think your #3 is one of my all time favorites!
Patti Puzo

[TurtleDreams]

This just got a lot harder! I think Kimmy is holding out on us, Brad. Either that or she just has too many to choose from. But I love the one of the toe salute to Bita Bay! And FarmerBob, that's a "Wow"!
Susan

[Tequila Gecko]

This is taken atop the lighthouse in Hopetown. It is my favorite.

[SamFamAustin]

Hey TG did you take a picture of the old lighthouse clock-works? You know, the lens and the thang that makes it go around. Some of us geeks like that historical stuff! rgrds,
/sam

[SamFamAustin]

Not my picture and not the best but that's what I think was the last video cam shot from the Alburys at MOW Marina, mid-2004. My folks' house is hidden behind the mess of boats and rigging. So maybe there's some Brownie points for historical significance here. Credit goes where it should. /Sam

[Tequila Gecko]

Just a few of the inner works and close up of the top....

[dyn0d]

Here is a shot of the kerosene tanks that supply fuel to the
lantern wick.

[DrRalph]

Remember, you have until midnight Wednesday to submit entries. Voting will start Thursday morning, I'll post the procedure at that time.

[Watercolours]

We just completed our yearly haul out and Lokadune is ready for a great day on the Sea of Abaco. I am glad I dont have to pick the best picture.

Mark & Patti
www.cruiseabaco.com (http://www.cruiseabaco.com)
www.watercolourscottages.com (http://www.watercolourscottages.com)

[vickih]

If I have to pick only two....

[SusieAndAl]

Hi Everyone,

Merry Christmas! (Taken from our deck last year).

Cheers -- Susie and Al