[hinman]

Originally Posted by hinman

I have just put in my voting. It is a tough call as I have many favorites, at least 7 of them when I quickly glance over. I am sure the more that I view the pictures, the harder it will become for me to pick out the best three. I wish some of them are bigger size for better viewing to catch voters' attention. Some of the smaller ones are wonderful captures.

[Donation update:] I have a donation thread which I have not finalized the shipment method such as sending the gift to Adam as I can't find the Ultrapod II in three different REI store visits in December and Janurary. What I will end up doing is to get the 1st runner shipping address and order a copy online for the winner instead. If the winner resides in non-US location, I will need request for help with shipping cost. Hope the winner enjoys my gift to the contest and if you already have a mini-tripod or that the foreign shipment cost can't justify the gift value, winner can choose to yield to next runner up.

[Next month donnation:] Subject to how well I do in selling my unused gear, I plan to donate a Praktica Super TL 1000 film camera in pristine condition, the Pratica in that model shares the M42 mount in Pentax and I do have an inexpenive 50mm f/2.8 M42 mount to go with the gift for February contest. I hope others LBA victims come forth in the donation for putting us into higher gear for competition in a friendly and encouraging environment

What I do: As soon as the winner #1 is announced, please PM me for your mailing address and I order one for you with free shipment in US. If you are outside of US, I will need you to chip in for the shipment.

Warmest salute to all participants,
Hin

Qutoed on voting thread for Contest #17 for January 2008 competition.