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<!--Generated by Squarespace Site Server v5.9.2 (http://www.squarespace.com/) on Fri, 12 Mar 2010 02:26:35 GMT--><rdf:RDF xmlns:rdf="http://www.w3.org/1999/02/22-rdf-syntax-ns#" xmlns:rss="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:admin="http://webns.net/mvcb/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:cc="http://web.resource.org/cc/"><rss:channel rdf:about="http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/contests-journal/"><rss:title>Contests</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/contests-journal/</rss:link><rss:description></rss:description><dc:language>en-US</dc:language><dc:date>2010-03-12T02:26:35Z</dc:date><admin:generatorAgent rdf:resource="http://www.squarespace.com/">Squarespace Site Server v5.9.2 (http://www.squarespace.com/)</admin:generatorAgent><rss:items><rdf:Seq><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/contests-journal/2010/3/9/snow-the-results.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/contests-journal/2010/3/2/snow-top-20.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/contests-journal/2010/2/16/snow.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/contests-journal/2009/11/5/fuzzy-friend-portrait-results.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/contests-journal/2009/10/28/fuzzy-friend-portrait-top-20.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/contests-journal/2009/10/13/fuzzy-friend-portrait.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/contests-journal/2009/8/24/amazing-moments-results.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/contests-journal/2009/8/17/amazing-moments-top-20.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/contests-journal/2009/8/7/amazing-moments.html"/></rdf:Seq></rss:items></rss:channel><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/contests-journal/2010/3/9/snow-the-results.html"><rss:title>Snow! - The results</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/contests-journal/2010/3/9/snow-the-results.html</rss:link><dc:creator>LensProToGo</dc:creator><dc:date>2010-03-09T21:40:05Z</dc:date><dc:subject>Contest Results Snow contest photography results</dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;">Once again thank you all for entering your wonderful images and for your votes. We have tallied up the votes and here are the results. Congratulatioins to all winners! Keep up the good work.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>The First place and $100 goes to Chris Conti for this awesome shot</p>
<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/storage/contests/snow/snow_-_cconti.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1268171681929" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>The Second place with $50 is taken by Doug Merrill with this image</p>
<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/storage/contests/snow/in-the-light-134-Edit-2.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1268171876608" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p>and the 3rd through 10th place with $25 each are</p>
<p>Frances Civello</p>
<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/storage/contests/snow/SnowyEyelashes.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1268172658059" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Mark Lenz</p>
<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/storage/contests/snow/_DSC7703_Feb_11_2010_Blizzard_contest.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1268172769251" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p>Fletcher Boland</p>
<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/storage/contests/snow/2008-01-14.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1268172829426" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p>Randy Brogen</p>
<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/storage/contests/snow/BrogenSnow1.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1268172894090" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p>Frances Civello</p>
<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/storage/contests/snow/harzsnow.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1268172941688" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p>Dawn Norris</p>
<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/storage/contests/snow/sledding-9818.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1268173040798" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p>Fletcher Boland</p>
<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/storage/contests/snow/2008-01-14-0288.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1268173087046" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p>Shawn Thompson</p>
<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/storage/contests/snow/3252540192_eda1abc81e_o.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1268173135374" alt="" /></span></span></p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/contests-journal/2010/3/2/snow-top-20.html"><rss:title>Snow! - Top 20</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/contests-journal/2010/3/2/snow-top-20.html</rss:link><dc:creator>LensProToGo</dc:creator><dc:date>2010-03-02T20:30:17Z</dc:date><dc:subject>Snow Top 20 contest photography</dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;">Thank you to all who submitted their images. We've managed to narrow it down to our top 20 and now it's all up to you. Leave a comment below with the number of your favorite image. Tell your friends to stop by and cast their vote too! Here are the top 20 in no particular order</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">1.<span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/storage/contests/snow/_DSC7703_Feb_11_2010_Blizzard_contest.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1267562212485" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">2.<span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/storage/contests/snow/2008-01-14.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1267562229548" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">3.<span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/storage/contests/snow/2008-01-14-0288.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1267562253791" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">4.<span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/storage/contests/snow/3252540192_eda1abc81e_o.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1267562269429" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">5.<span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/storage/contests/snow/3263321665_09bb3fd4af_o.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1267562303436" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">6.<span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/storage/contests/snow/boldkreativephotographysnow.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1267562322796" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">7.<span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/storage/contests/snow/Boston-Common.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1267562339166" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">8.<span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/storage/contests/snow/Brad_Jordan_Snow2.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1267562356557" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">9.<span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/storage/contests/snow/BrogenSnow1.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1267562407113" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">10.<span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/storage/contests/snow/harzsnow.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1267562429793" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">11.<span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/storage/contests/snow/IMG_2055-copy-copy1.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1267562450818" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">12.<span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/storage/contests/snow/IMG_6670.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1267562483804" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">13.<span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/storage/contests/snow/in-the-light-134-Edit-2.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1267562504806" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">14.<span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/storage/contests/snow/Pilewski_IcedCherry.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1267562543111" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">15.<span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/storage/contests/snow/sledding-9818.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1267562557489" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">16.<span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/storage/contests/snow/snow_-_cconti.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1267562572553" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">17.<span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/storage/contests/snow/snow-1-1.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1267562593701" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">18.<span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/storage/contests/snow/snow-2-1.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1267562613940" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">19.<span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/storage/contests/snow/snow-3-1.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1267562629859" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">20.<span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/storage/contests/snow/SnowyEyelashes.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1267562646553" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Good luck!&nbsp;</p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/contests-journal/2010/2/16/snow.html"><rss:title>Snow!</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/contests-journal/2010/2/16/snow.html</rss:link><dc:creator>LensProToGo</dc:creator><dc:date>2010-02-16T21:40:49Z</dc:date><dc:subject>Contest LensProToGo Snow Winter</dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Here we go with our next contest. This time around we would like to see your three best photographs that fit the "Snow!" theme. Rules remain the same as our last contest - submit your images to tony@lensprotogo.com from now until midnight on February 28th. Just to give you an idea of what we are looking for, here is a shot in our own backyard. But anything goes, as long as it fits the theme.</p>
<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span>&nbsp;</span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img style="width: 499px;" src="http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/storage/DSC_4182-Edit.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1266356812444" alt="" /></p>
<p><span class="ssNonEditable full-image-block"><span>&nbsp;</span></span></p>
<p>Our staff will choose 20 of our favorite images and then post them here so our readers can view and vote for them. The submission period will end on 2/28/10 at midnight EST. The favorite images will be posted the next day and that's where the fun begins! Once the post goes live our readers will vote on the images in the comments section (1 comment per person per day). So tell your friends and family to come and vote!. The voting period will end on Sunday 3/7/10 at Midnight EST and the winners will be announced here in the next couple of days.</p>
<p>The Prizes:</p>
<p>1st place will receive a $100 credit towards their next rental</p>
<p>2nd place will receive a $50 credit</p>
<p>3rd thru 10th place will receive a $25 credit</p>
<p>&nbsp;Rules:</p>
<p>Send your best 3 images to tony@lensprotogo.com and please send images with a dimension of 750 pixels on the wide end. As always please feel free to call or email if you have any questions</p>
<p>Thanks and good luck!</p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/contests-journal/2009/11/5/fuzzy-friend-portrait-results.html"><rss:title>Fuzzy Friend portrait Results!</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/contests-journal/2009/11/5/fuzzy-friend-portrait-results.html</rss:link><dc:creator>LensProToGo</dc:creator><dc:date>2009-11-05T17:38:29Z</dc:date><dc:subject>Contest fuzzy friend pet photography results</dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Once again, thanks to all participants for your entries. We have tallied up the votes and have the results for you. Congratulations to all winners! Stay tuned for the next contest. Here are your winning images.</p>
<p>Everado took first place by a storm! $100</p>
<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/storage/contests/fuzzy-friend/IMG_9526.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1257443602046" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p>2nd place goes to Justin Schuk $50</p>
<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 750px;" src="http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/storage/contests/fuzzy-friend/IMG_5998.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1257443607129" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p>&nbsp;3rd place - Thomas Lester $25</p>
<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 750px;" src="http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/storage/contests/fuzzy-friend/TEL_1499.jpeg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1257443614143" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p>4th place - Lisa Crane $25</p>
<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 750px;" src="http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/storage/contests/fuzzy-friend/img_0384_r.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1257443622079" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p>5th place - Chris Stern $25</p>
<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/storage/contests/fuzzy-friend/Chris%20Stern%20-%20001.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1257443242849" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p>6th place - Casia Fletcher $25</p>
<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/storage/contests/fuzzy-friend/002pNi.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1257443631721" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p>7th Place - Lisa Crane $25</p>
<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 750px;" src="http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/storage/contests/fuzzy-friend/img_2530.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1257443637841" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p>8th Place - Jenna Ebert $25</p>
<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 750px;" src="http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/storage/contests/fuzzy-friend/3493645215_ba058870a2_b.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1257443642793" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p>9th Place - Christopher Hsieh $25</p>
<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/storage/contests/fuzzy-friend/labrisaphotography-03.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1257443646929" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p>10th Place - Dawn Norris $25</p>
<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/storage/contests/fuzzy-friend/dnp_Lantagne-0531e.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1257443700585" alt="" /></span></span></p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/contests-journal/2009/10/28/fuzzy-friend-portrait-top-20.html"><rss:title>Fuzzy Friend portrait Top 20</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/contests-journal/2009/10/28/fuzzy-friend-portrait-top-20.html</rss:link><dc:creator>LensProToGo</dc:creator><dc:date>2009-10-28T15:42:02Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sorry folks, for the delay in sharing the images and thanks for your patience. We've been a little understaffed due to PDN PhotoPlus Expo in NYC last week. Due to the delay in posting the images the voting period will run from now until midnight on next Wednesday, November 4th. Rules remain the same - if you see an image you like, leave a comment below with the image number. Tell your friends to come vote for your image and good luck!</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>1.<span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/storage/contests/fuzzy-friend/_RHH5261.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1256746034072" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p>2.<span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/storage/contests/fuzzy-friend/002pNi.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1256746048565" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p>3.<span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 750px;" src="http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/storage/contests/fuzzy-friend/2384983255_5191e8fa30_o.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1256746450674" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p>4.<span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 750px;" src="http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/storage/contests/fuzzy-friend/3493645215_ba058870a2_b.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1256746440265" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p>5.<span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 750px;" src="http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/storage/contests/fuzzy-friend/Blog10.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1256746432301" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p>6.<span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/storage/contests/fuzzy-friend/Buster%20The%20American%20Bulldog-3.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1256746112381" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p>7.<span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/storage/contests/fuzzy-friend/cassieyawn.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1256746128957" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p>8.<span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/storage/contests/fuzzy-friend/Chris%20Stern%20-%20001.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1256746145741" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p>9.<span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/storage/contests/fuzzy-friend/dnp_doucette_Holiday%202008-0599edit2.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1256746161468" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p>10.<span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/storage/contests/fuzzy-friend/dnp_Lantagne-0531e.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1256746179852" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p>11.<span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/storage/contests/fuzzy-friend/flying%20chance.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1256746192789" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p>12.<span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 750px;" src="http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/storage/contests/fuzzy-friend/img_0384_r.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1256746415569" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p>13.<span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 750px;" src="http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/storage/contests/fuzzy-friend/IMG_1741.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1256746400489" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p>14.<span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/storage/contests/fuzzy-friend/img_2530.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1256746270649" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p>15.<span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/storage/contests/fuzzy-friend/IMG_5998.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1256746291172" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p>16.<span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/storage/contests/fuzzy-friend/IMG_9526.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1256746307971" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p>17.<span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/storage/contests/fuzzy-friend/labrisaphotography-01.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1256746326427" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p>18.<span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/storage/contests/fuzzy-friend/labrisaphotography-03.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1256746338205" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p>19.<span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 750px;" src="http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/storage/contests/fuzzy-friend/TEL_1499.jpeg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1256746382260" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p>20.<span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/storage/contests/fuzzy-friend/yorkies.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1256746366836" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/contests-journal/2009/10/13/fuzzy-friend-portrait.html"><rss:title>Fuzzy Friend portrait</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/contests-journal/2009/10/13/fuzzy-friend-portrait.html</rss:link><dc:creator>LensProToGo</dc:creator><dc:date>2009-10-13T14:33:54Z</dc:date><dc:subject>Contest pet photography</dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Here we go with our second contest. This time around we would like to see your three best pet portraits. Rules remain the same as our last contest - submit your images to tony@lensprotogo.com from now until midnight on October 20th. Just to give you an idea of what we are looking for, here is a lovely portrait our own Miss Jenni agreed to share :)</p>
<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span>&nbsp;</span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/storage/post-images/fuzzy-friend-contest/_JLH3636-Edit.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1255446415814" alt="" /></p>
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<p>Our staff will choose 20 of our favorite images and then post them here so our readers can view them. The submission period will end on 10/20/09 at midnight EST. The favorite images will be posted the next day and that's where the fun begins! Once the post goes live our readers will vote on the images in the comments section (1 comment per person per day). So tell your friends and family to come and vote!. The voting period will end on following Tuesday 10/27/09 at Midnight EST and the winners will be announced here by the next day.</p>
<p>The Prizes:</p>
<p>1st place will receive a $100 credit towards their next rental</p>
<p>2nd place will receive a $50 credit</p>
<p>3rd thru 10th place will receive a $25 credit</p>
<p>&nbsp;Rules:</p>
<p>Send your best 3 images to tony@lensprotogo.com and please send images with a dimension of 750 pixels on the wide end. As always please feel free to call or email if you have any questions</p>
<p>Thanks and good luck!</p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/contests-journal/2009/8/24/amazing-moments-results.html"><rss:title>Amazing Moments - Results!</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/contests-journal/2009/8/24/amazing-moments-results.html</rss:link><dc:creator>LensProToGo</dc:creator><dc:date>2009-08-24T14:51:23Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>After an incredible turnout for out first photo contest we are pleased to announce our winners! We are planning to have this type of a contest become a regular thing here and will probably run it monthly or bimonthly. Stay tuned to the blog for more info. Back on topic - here are your winners!!!</p>
<p>1st place - Donald Sandoval - $100</p>
<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/storage/contests/amazing-moments/AMC_top_20-11.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1251125874113" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p>2nd place - John LoConte - $50</p>
<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 750px;" src="http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/storage/contests/amazing-moments/AMC_top_20-3.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1251126950960" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p>3rd place -Zack Jones - $25</p>
<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/storage/contests/amazing-moments/AMC_top_20-4.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1251126993402" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p>4th place - Thomas Lester- $25</p>
<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 750px;" src="http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/storage/contests/amazing-moments/AMC_top_20-8.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1251127493671" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p>5th place - Brian Burt- $25</p>
<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/storage/contests/amazing-moments/AMC_top_20-20.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1251127109073" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p>6th place is tied between - Brian Burt, Thomas Lester, and Shawn Reeder - $25</p>
<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/storage/contests/amazing-moments/AMC_top_20-19.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1251127142561" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 750px;" src="http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/storage/contests/amazing-moments/AMC_top_20-10.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1251127481647" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/storage/contests/amazing-moments/AMC_top_20-6.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1251127301409" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/storage/contests/amazing-moments/AMC_top_20-1.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1251127315865" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p>And the last image is my personal favorite by Shawn Reeder - $25</p>
<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/storage/contests/amazing-moments/AMC_top_20-2.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1251127359009" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p>Thanks to all the entrants and voters, congrats to the winners! We certainly hope to see your entries in the next contest.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/contests-journal/2009/8/17/amazing-moments-top-20.html"><rss:title>Amazing moments Top 20</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/contests-journal/2009/8/17/amazing-moments-top-20.html</rss:link><dc:creator>LensProToGo</dc:creator><dc:date>2009-08-17T22:05:37Z</dc:date><dc:subject>Contest</dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">Wow! I'll be honest with you, we knew we would get some entries, but never even imagined that we would get this many. I won't necessarily share the final number, but I will tell you that it took us a while to narrow it down to the final 20 and it wasn't an easy task. Thanks to all of you that took the time to submit your images.Voting is now officially open to the public. If you see an image that you think deserves a place in the winning lineup please leave a comment below, but please limit the number of comments to 1 per person per day. Tell your friends and family to come and vote for your images and good luck! Just a quick reminder, here is what's at stake here:</span></p>
<p>1st place will receive a $100 credit towards their next rental</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 0em;">2nd place will receive a $50 credit</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 0em;">3rd thru 10th place will receive a $25 credit</p>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">Voting will be closed on Sunday August 23rd at 6pm. Well, without a further adieu here are your top 20 in no particular order:</span></p>
<p>1.<span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/storage/contests/amazing-moments/AMC_top_20-1.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1250548149527" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p>2.<span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/storage/contests/amazing-moments/AMC_top_20-2.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1250548176380" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p>3.<span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/storage/contests/amazing-moments/AMC_top_20-3.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1250548193204" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p>4.<span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/storage/contests/amazing-moments/AMC_top_20-4.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1250548214357" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p>5.<span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/storage/contests/amazing-moments/AMC_top_20-5.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1250548231588" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p>6.<span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/storage/contests/amazing-moments/AMC_top_20-6.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1250548244604" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p>7.<span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/storage/contests/amazing-moments/AMC_top_20-7.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1250548304886" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p>8.<span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 750px;" src="http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/storage/contests/amazing-moments/AMC_top_20-8.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1250552295577" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p>9.<span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/storage/contests/amazing-moments/AMC_top_20-9.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1250548352716" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p>10.<span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 750px;" src="http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/storage/contests/amazing-moments/AMC_top_20-10.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1250552314595" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p>11.<span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/storage/contests/amazing-moments/AMC_top_20-11.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1250548386548" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p>12.<span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/storage/contests/amazing-moments/AMC_top_20-12.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1250548402380" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p>13.<span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/storage/contests/amazing-moments/AMC_top_20-13.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1250548449276" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p>14.<span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/storage/contests/amazing-moments/AMC_top_20-14.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1250548472468" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p>15.<span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/storage/contests/amazing-moments/AMC_top_20-15.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1250548489316" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p>16.<span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/storage/contests/amazing-moments/AMC_top_20-16.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1250548512804" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p>17.<span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/storage/contests/amazing-moments/AMC_top_20-17.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1250548540925" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p>18.<span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/storage/contests/amazing-moments/AMC_top_20-18.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1250548567092" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p>19.<span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/storage/contests/amazing-moments/AMC_top_20-19.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1250548584732" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p>20.<span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/storage/contests/amazing-moments/AMC_top_20-20.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1250548606452" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/contests-journal/2009/8/7/amazing-moments.html"><rss:title>Amazing moments</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/contests-journal/2009/8/7/amazing-moments.html</rss:link><dc:creator>LensProToGo</dc:creator><dc:date>2009-08-07T20:44:15Z</dc:date><dc:subject>Amazing moments Contest</dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="color: #493728; font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Grande', Tahoma, sans-serif; line-height: 21px;"> </span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 0em;">Ok folks, here it is, our very first contest: Amazing Moments</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 0em;">Send us your best image of that amazing moment that just had to be captured. Anything goes, well almost anything :) It could be just a slice of time where the unexpected happens, an incredible moment exchanged between a bride and groom at a wedding, or the sweetest expression on your child's face. The image can be taken at any point in time, be it today or 2 years ago.</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 0em;">Our staff will choose 20 of our favorite images and then post them here so our readers can view them. The submission period will end on 8/14/09 at 3PM EST. The favorite images will be posted the next day and that's where the fun begins! Once the post goes live our readers will vote on the images in the comments section (1 comment per person per day). So tell all you friends to vote for you. The voting period will end on following Friday 8.21.09 at 3PM EST and the winners will be announced here by at 6PM.&nbsp;</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 0em;">The Prizes:</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 0em;">1st place will receive a $100 credit towards their next rental</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 0em;">2nd place will receive a $50 credit</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 0em;">3rd thru 10th place will receive a $25 credit</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 0em;">&nbsp;</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 0em;">Rules:</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 0em;">Send your best 3 images to tony@lensprotogo.com and please send images with a dimension of 750 pixels on the wide end.</p>
<p>Thanks and good luck!</p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item></rdf:RDF>