Photo Competition- GEC Giveaway - WINNER ANNOUNCED

[Corto_Malt]

And he would not miss the pictures of the beautiful knives of @Leslie Tomville ?

 

[Misplaced Hillbilly]

I nominate @Fodderwing
Do unto others and all that

 

[Heathenhymnal]

Probably my most unique knife. An early 1900s (1905-1925) Hemming Bros "Woodsman" balisong that was my grandfather's.

 

[Corto_Malt]

Dorgalese by Davide Steri

 

[Corto_Malt]

Laguiole (blade forged by Davide Steri)

 

[Rufus1949]

Dorgalese by Davide Steri

Laguiole (blade forged by Davide Steri)

You captured both knives perfectly.

 

[Steven_69]

 

[Corto_Malt]

You captured both knives perfectly.

Thanks

 

[Ellis Wyatt]

Last day for this giveaway. I'll close this down some time tomorrow and will pick the winner based on the number of reactions at the time of closing the thread.

 

[Ebbtide]

Great contest, great concept!
Thank you!

 

[JRRsix7]

A rare work from my “googly-eyes” period:

@Just Tom. what knife is this? Love the creativity, and the knife! I have a thing for saws for some odd reason...

 

[Ellis Wyatt]

Ok. Time to close this one down! As of this post, the picture with the most reactions is:
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Posted by @CelloDan. Congratulations to you and Chippy! I’ll send you a PM to get shipping info.

2nd place:
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Posted by @Fodderwing. Beautiful picture.

I want to thank everyone who participated in this Giveaway. There were some outstanding submissions, some of which look like they belong in an art show. Also inspiring was the number of entrants who submitted photos as a proxy for others. The generosity of the porch is always great to see.

I would like to give an “honorable mention” to @Heathenhymnal. Several fantastic submissions, all with great lighting, sharpness, color and balance. Just great photos to look at.

Thank you all! Hope you have a great Easter weekend!

 

[Rufus1949]

Ok. Time to close this one down! As of this post, the picture with the most reactions is:
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Posted by @CelloDan. Congratulations to you and Chippy! I’ll send you a PM to get shipping info.

2nd place:
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Posted by @Fodderwing. Beautiful picture.

I want to thank everyone who participated in this Giveaway. There were some outstanding submissions, some of which look like they belong in an art show. Also inspiring was the number of entrants who submitted photos as a proxy for others. The generosity of the porch is always great to see.

I would like to give an “honorable mention” to @Heathenhymnal. Several fantastic submissions, all with great lighting, sharpness, color and balance. Just great photos to look at.

Thank you all! Hope you have a great Easter weekend!

Great choices for the winners.

 

[Sventhelumberjack]

Congratulations @CelloDan!!! And Thank you @Ellis Wyatt!!!

 

[Corto_Malt]

Nice "game" and congratulations to the winner and runner-up.
Thanks to the organizer and the participants who showed beautiful knives

 

[bigfish64]

Way to go @CelloDan!

 

[CelloDan]

A heartfelt thank you @Ellis Wyatt for such generous GAW and to the Porch !
So many beautiful images shared ! The Porch is a wonderful place with amazing people !

I took these pictures of Chippy in the Fall of 2019 as I was just starting to post more regularly here.

I still remember how that little bit of magic that happened on the trail that day lifted my spirits.

Here is more of my little friend from that day

And a 30 second video for good measure

 

[JW225]

What a great outcome — big congrats, @CelloDan!!! Your photos never cease to amaze me.

And, thanks again, @Ellis Wyatt, for a generous and creative GAW. So many great photos posted here!

 

[Bloodloss]

I love chipmunks! They crack me up with all the food in their cheeks.
Congratulations, @CelloDan !
Awesome giveaway, @Ellis Wyatt !
We'll all be looking back through these pictures for a while, I'm sure!

 

[CelloDan]

Found another pic LOL
Determined little fella