FAQs FOR THE DOG BYTES 2006 PHOTO CONTEST
How do I submit my photos?
You must submit your digital photo as a GIF or JPG and send it via email to dogbytes @ lucythewonderdog.com. Photos must be submitted BEFORE October 14, 2006.
I live outside the United States and Canada. Can I still enter the contest?
Yes, entries are welcome from anywhere in the world.
Are all photo submissions entered into the contest?
Only photos that meet the following criteria will be entered into the 2006 Dog Bytes Photo Contest:
- Photos must be submitted via email as JPG or GIF, files only. NO PRINTS WILL BE ACCEPTED OR RETURNED.
- By submitting your photo you agree to the rules posted here.
- Photos must be clear and in focus. Blurry or out of focus photos will not be posted.
- Photos must be original, non-copyrighted images.
- Only photos entered by those 18 years of age or older will be considered.
- Photos should not include people
Can I vote more than once?
No. Only one vote per person allowed. The voting software is set to record your IP address and can detect duplicate votes from the same computer. Any suspicions of fraud will automatically disqualify an entry without warning. All decisions are final and are the based on the sole discretion of Lucy The Wonder Dog, LLC.
What happens after the first round of voting?
One winner from each group will face off in a head-to-head, winner take all playoff round. Everyone will be allowed to vote one more time in the playoff round to determine the sole winning photo.
Can I vote in more than one group?
Yes, we encourage everyone to vote for one photo within each group. We have multiple groups so everyone is allowed one vote per group.
What if I accidentally vote for the wrong dog?
Please be careful in selecting which dog to vote for. If you accidentally vote for the wrong dog there is nothing we can do. You can NOT take the vote back nor will we change it. Pay special attention to the dog's name and face since there are bound to be several dogs with the same name. Last contest we had THREE (3) dogs named Toby, for example, so we named them TOBY-A, TOBY-B, etc.
How can I get more votes?
Tell your friends. FYI, each photo has it's own, unique URL and webpage so you can send people directly to your dog's photo within the contest.
Can I submit more than one photo?
No. Only one photo per family or mailing address.
Can other animals be in the photo?
Yes. As long as there's a dog in the photo. Just no people. Photos with people will not be included in the contest.
What size should my photo be?
Photos should be no larger than 800 (wide) x 600 (high) pixels. All photos will be resized to fit our format and may be cropped for size and clarity. PHOTOS CAN BE REDUCED BUT THEY CAN NOT BE ENLARGED
What if I'm younger than 18 years old, can I still submit a photo?
No, but a parent or legal guardian can submit the photo for you.
Can I submit a photo of my deceased dog?
Yes, absolutely!
I submitted a photo but I don't see it on your website. Why?
Perhaps the photo was not high enough quality to be posted and entered into the contest. All photos must be clear and in focus. Photos that include people will NOT be posted or acknowledged. Also, sometimes there is a delay of several days from when you submit a photo to when it will be posted. Please allow at least 5 business days before contacting us.
Can I digitally alter my photo?
You are allowed to do basic things like cropping, and adjusting lightness, brightness, contrast, etc. But no adding things to the photo like objects etc. In terms of "red-eye", YES, not only are you allowed to correct that we would welcome and encourage you to fix that.
Can I submit a professional portrait?
No professional portraits allowed. Amateurs only.
What if my question is not listed here?
Drop us an email and after we give you an answer we'll post it here so others may benefit.
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