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Instant Jellyfish
Jul 3, 2007

Actually not a fish.



The world is a strange place for pets.


Full of people saying unintelligible things.


And making you do stuff that just doesn't make sense.


This month we are going to confuse the hell out of our pets and record the results. Every head tilt, dirty look and embarrassing moment. It serves them right for all the time they spend driving us nuts.


Theme: Confused Pets
Contest Period: July 4-28
Voting Period: June 28-31
Winner gets a donation to the charity of their choice!


:siren: Please pay attention to the rules! There are only 5 of them! It's not that hard! :siren:

Rules:
  • Post photos or GIFs that fit the monthly theme. Be creative! Good photography not required. Basic photoshop to adjust levels etc is ok, no adding things though. Some filters such as turning an image black and white are fine, please refrain from going full instagram though.
  • You may post up to three images per theme (can be different pets). Please label them clearly as entries.
  • Any image submitted must have been taken/made during the duration of the contest. It doesn't have to be your pet, but you have to take the picture.
  • Please vote for one entry only per month and don’t vote for your own images!
  • Pets are considered any animal that lives in captivity and regularly interacts with people

There are some really fantastic photographers participating in these contests and I love it! For people who are feeling a little intimidated here are some links with pointers, but don't get scared off. Any level of photographic quality is fine!

Take better phone pictures
National Geographic tells you how to take better phone pictures
Basic composition techniques
Tips for photographing black dogs
Tips for photographing black cats
SA's own Dorkroom, ask photography questions there

Now go photograph some animals!


Previous Contests
Pose a Pet in May - Spring Showers
Pose a Pet in June - Ridiculous Pet Tongues
Pose a Pet in July(ish) - THAT SHOULDN'T BE THERE
Pose a Pet in September - FABULOUS PETS EDITION
Pose a Pet Halloween Lightning Round Spectacular
Pose a Pet November: Lights, Camera, Action!
Pose a Pet December: Celebrate Good Times (Come On!)
Pose a Pet January: Brand Spankin' New
Pose a Pet February: Think Inside the Box
Pose a Pet March: It's Easy Being Green
Pose a Pet April: Eager for Easter
Pose a Pet May: Up Close and Personal
Pose a Pet June: It's Black and White

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Instant Jellyfish
Jul 3, 2007

Actually not a fish.



Nerwign posted:

Can I have til the end of tonight?? I have one more photo to take!

Go for it! My internet is being awful so its going to take me until at least tonight to be able to put together a voting post anyway.

Instant Jellyfish
Jul 3, 2007

Actually not a fish.



I had to go help look for pigs yesterday so voting time is now!

There's lots of good entries this month but remember to pick one and don't vote for yourself.

Cat Plant

Cat Plant posted:

Hairy MacLairy's time to shine!

Entry #1: What tongue?


Entry #2: If you stay home all day, why is the house so loving dirty?


Entry #3: No seriously, what the gently caress.



ladyweapon

ladyweapon posted:

Entry #1


Oh, Tallulah.

Aeryl

Aeryl posted:

Entry #1
Last night the local fireworks were scaring Snickerdoodle, so we gave him his first tranquilizer pill to help him calm down. He felt really good.



This is the first time I've ever seen him lay on his back.

Entry #2

"Why is my tongue so dry?"



I don't know, Louie. I just don't know.


Fluffy Bunnies

Fluffy Bunnies posted:

Entry 1: What do you mean by "stand still"?




Staryberry

Staryberry posted:

This look is something between confusion and complete exasperation as I chase him around with the camera.

Entry1:



NewsGunkie

NewsGunkie posted:

Entry 1: why is the dog in my favorite place? I must think.




avon_grey

avon_grey posted:

Entry 1: Minerva discovers the air vent.



Entry 2: I reveal to O'Malley that he's just a cat and not actually a human.



Entry 3: O'Malley tries to figure out the purpose of a Nilla Wafer.





a life less

a life less posted:

#1
What dark magic is this and how do I get the fuds?



#2




Medieval Medic

Medieval Medic posted:

Entry 1

What the gently caress is going on over there?





Hardwood Floor

Hardwood Floor posted:

Entry #1: Cat? CAT.



The Rat

The Rat posted:

Entry 1:




El Jebus

El Jebus posted:

Entry #1:

Sweet Pea (wife's college roommate named her) is confused why she doesn't fit in her box anymore.



Fraction

Fraction posted:


entry 1: how do fetch?


aol keyword party

aol keyword party posted:

Entry 1: "So, you're giving me chicken to pose with ice cream. Why can't I have both?"




WolfensteinBag

WolfensteinBag posted:

Entry #1
I wasn't even going to enter this one, but this happened at work the other day and was just TOO perfect. The dog next to him was trying to bury his leash and Bud just could NOT understand it.



SynthOrange

SynthOrange posted:

Entry #1: "Why would you do this to me!?"



Golden-i

Golden-i posted:

Entry #1: Jumping onto the stairs, sticking a camera in her face, and yelling "ARGLEBLARGLEBLARRRAGGGHLE!"




bacon brewed beer

bacon brewed beer posted:

Entry #1 : Uh, why is there a raccoon by me, and what do I do?



Entry #2 : Eat it! / I've made a huge mistake




nobnob

Nobnob posted:

Last minute entries!

Entry #1
I don't think this is correct, sir




Entry #2
Wait, what? No, it's mine, I'm sure.




655321

655321 posted:

Entry 1:

Ball? Where?



JimmydaFish

JimmydaFish posted:

Entry #1

I'm not trash, am I?



Nerwign

Nerwign posted:

Sometimes I feel like I have a monopoly on derpy pets since some of mine literally have brain damage, but then I come here and read everyone's post and see pictures and realize I'm not very unique. ;P

Entry #1: Duh huh?



Instant Jellyfish
Jul 3, 2007

Actually not a fish.



Oh hey its August now.

The July winner by a landslide is A Life Less!




Thanks to everyone who participated! I really enjoy seeing everyone's stuff each month and I'll have a post up for August soon!

Instant Jellyfish
Jul 3, 2007

Actually not a fish.



New contest is up here.

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