Zoo Photographers: Winners

I hate you all for having to choose winners from this contest.
I hate myself for running this contest and choosing myself to be the only judge.

Hahah - Congrats to all the winners, runner-ups, and honorable mentions!

I will send out emails to the winners regarding prizes, post extended journal features, and send out journal formatting to our prize donors all tomorrow.

I'm pooped.


1st Place

8x10 or 8x8 Print - Mounted and Signed from DeniseSoden
Extended Journal Feature from DeniseSoden
Extended Journal Feature from caybeach
Journal Feature from WishmasterAlchemist
Journal Feature from SChildersPhotography
Journal Feature from Shadow-and-Flame-86
Journal Feature from WildByDesign

2nd Place

5x7 or 5x5 Print - Mounted and Signed from DeniseSoden
Extended Journal Feature from DeniseSoden
Extended Journal Feature from caybeach
Journal Feature from WishmasterAlchemist
Journal Feature from SChildersPhotography
Journal Feature from Shadow-and-Flame-86
Journal Feature from WildByDesign

3rd Place

Extended Journal Feature from DeniseSoden
Extended Journal Feature from caybeach
Journal Feature from WishmasterAlchemist
Journal Feature from SChildersPhotography
Journal Feature from Shadow-and-Flame-86
Journal Feature from WildByDesign


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Canine
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Primate


Bird


Reptile


Aquatic Life


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Q: How do you get so close to the animals?
A: Well, it depends on the photograph. Some are pets, which are easier of course. Others require the sheer luck and cooperation of well-designed zoo exhibits. I've also been volunteering at my local zoo for the last seven years. All that donated time comes with a few perks of being able to get closer to the animals than the general public.

Update: I now also work at this zoo as a full-time employee!

Q: What equipment do you use?
A: A list of equipment can be seen on my front page under 'Tools of the Trade' or here dsoden.daportfolio.com/about/

Q: Can I use your photos for stock?
A: No! I do apologize, but these are FINISHED photographs and NOT stock. They may not be used for photo-manipulations or private/commercial web design/blog usage without my expressed permission.

Q: Can I use your photos for references in original artwork?
A: Absolutely! I am thrilled to inspire original artwork. You may definitely use my photos as references, just please link me to them when they're done so I can see them

Q: Why can't I download your photos/Why are there watermarks on your photos?
A: Because they are mine, not yours. Sorry.

Thank you SO much for all of your support everyone!
It's truly an honor! You guys are awesome