Swarovski is having a digiscoping contest

[gr8fuldoug]

I met with Swarovski yesterday to discuss optics and digiscoping and was reminded that they are having a digiscoping photo contest.
Thought I would post the link for those that might be interested.
http://digiscoping.swarovskioptik.com/content.php?l=en

If you are entering it would be cool if you post your images here too so we can all enjoy them too.

[jourdaj]

I met with Swarovski yesterday to discuss optics and digiscoping and was reminded that they are having a digiscoping photo contest.
Thought I would post the link for those that might be interested.
http://digiscoping.swarovskioptik.com/content.php?l=en

If you are entering it would be cool if you post your images here too so we can all enjoy them too.

Thanks, Doug,

And just a note for everyone that your scope does NOT have to be Swarovski - so it appears to be open to anyone w/ a digiscoping setup.

Jerry

[gr8fuldoug]

Thanks, Doug,

And just a note for everyone that your scope does NOT have to be Swarovski - so it appears to be open to anyone w/ a digiscoping setup.

Jerry

Yes, that is true.

I am excited to see some entries.

[Peewee]

Please do not shoot me but I must tell you this. :eek!:

Before you get too exited read the rules for entering the competition and especially this one:

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In addition to the image submitted, a parallel photograph must be forwarded which has been shot under the same conditions but WITHOUT using a field spotting scope (with a digital camera and standard lens only). Only those images submitted with parallel photograph without a scope will be eligible for the grand prize - those without the accompanying shot will be only eligible for the runner up prize.
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As if bird digiscoping is not difficult enough as it is.

[gr8fuldoug]

Please do not shoot me but I must tell you this. :eek!:

Before you get too exited read the rules for entering the competition and especially this one:

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In addition to the image submitted, a parallel photograph must be forwarded which has been shot under the same conditions but WITHOUT using a field spotting scope (with a digital camera and standard lens only). Only those images submitted with parallel photograph without a scope will be eligible for the grand prize - those without the accompanying shot will be only eligible for the runner up prize.
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As if bird digiscoping is not difficult enough as it is.

That actually makes sense as it shows that a spotiing scope was used, otherwise it could just be a picture taken with a regular telephoto zoom lens or a shot taken from a few feet away.

[Peewee]

That actually makes sense as it shows that a spotiing scope was used, otherwise it could just be a picture taken with a regular telephoto zoom lens or a shot taken from a few feet away.

You're absolutely right. I know it makes sense and I 'm not suggesting this rule should be skipped but it's just a shame that this will make it very hard to enter the competition with a digiscoped bird photo. I just thought I should react so there will not be very many people dissapointed.

For those who still want to participate I have a suggestion:
take a photo of a stuffed bird.;)