Hi Everyone!

I am a proud Canon Powershot user (S3 IS), and whilst I am hanging to upgrade to a EOS 50D, I have a strong belief that the Powershot has awesome macro capabilities.

So, to prove it, I would like to invite all other Canon Powershot users (of any model) to submit their best macro shot to my new fabulous contest!

Here's the details.

Start date: 12 Jan 09. End date: 12 Feb 09.
(Note: I may extend this date if I don't have at least 10 entries)

The rules:

* Only Canon Powershot users please.

* Your submitted image must be at least 800 px across so I can have a good look at it. The highest resolution you can get it would be a bonus.

* It can be of any subject, I am looking for an amazing display of what your Canon Powershot can do in macro.

* I don't mind when the image was taken, but prefer it not to have been submitted in any other contest on

* Your submitted image must have the EXIF data on it as I need to see it's from a Powershot and the focal length.

* Only one entry per person please and do not send more than one and ask me to decide on an image.

* No cropping, or very little as I need to see the full frame image of your macro.

* Limited photoshopping please. Nothing to enhance macro capabilities, but you can add a border, enhance colours, use curves, reduce noise, adjust contrast etc. Those things are all fine, but ask me any questions if you are unsure.

How to enter:

Please send me a note titled "POWERSHOT MACRO CONTEST" and include either a link or thumb of your image. If I reject it, it means you didn't follow the rules, but I will tell you why and you can re-submit.

I will keep a running journal going of all the entrants so you can see them.

The prizes:

1st: 1 year subscription donated by me, a framed print of mine or of something else in your wishlist (your choice), and 2 week feature in my journal of my faves in your gallery.

2nd: 6 month subscription donated by me, and 2 week feature in my journal of my faves in your gallery.

3rd: 3 month subscription donated by me, and 2 week feature in my journal of my faves in your gallery.

**** If anyone would like to donate to the prizes, I would really appreciate it! Send me a note if you do.

Spread the news if you know someone who uses a Powershot, and lets make this an awesome contest!
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Here's some examples of my Powershot's macro in a shameless plug





GOOD LUCK!