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It was a gift from ~2ik 
(She does wonderful avatars btw !)
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About the theme:
Simply, we need photos of flowers in Black and White. Black and White would make it more challenging and interesting. It would require your creativity and skills to make the photo look nice in two colors only
Here is a link to the contest blog , which is frequently updated
The link to the collection to submit to can be found below under "How to Enter"
Contest Guidelines/Rules:
You MUST be a member of #SkyAndNatureClub(To join, read this blog)
Your entry MUST be submitted to your gallery either in 2009 or 2010 Your entry MUST be a photograph. (Photo-manipulations are NOT acceptable)
The major focus of the photo MUST be the flower, not any other object in the photo. Photos of Trees are NOT acceptable. B&W Toning is NOT acceptable. HDR is acceptable.(Strongly manipulated photos will NOT be acceptable)
ONLY ONE Entry allowed per member.(TWO entries if you "Link". check the optional rules for more info.)
Contest Deadline is May 20th at Midnight GMT. Please think carefully before sending an entry! You wont be able to change the entry you submit ! Judges have the final word. OPTIONAL Guidelines/Rules:
Have a link to the Journal and/or News Article in your entry's "Artist's Comments" box. Include a "Link" to another photo that is similar to your entry, in the "Artist's Comments" box.("How to Link" is explained below)
Those who "Link" to similar deviations will have the option to enter with a "second" entry! 
The "Linking" is #dALinkSystem's project. The idea is to help other deviants by linking to their deviations. "Link another artists submission in your artist's comment box. It helps everyone's exposure and finds undiscovered art."
It doesnt take more than 5 minutes to "Link", and once you Link, you will help a fellow deviant
More information on #dALinkSystem The Judges
How to Enter:
Submit your ONE entry to this collection. and only once please.(you dont have to send it many times; we will get your entry)
Examples:
How to Link to another deviation:
Here is an example:
Look at the "Artist's Comments", and you will see that the artist Linked to two other similar deviations:
Here is another example:
Linked to a similar photo of another artist:
Sorry, i couldnt find a B&W photo for an example of "how to Link", but at least you get the idea. You are only required to link to one deviation It's very easy and simple 
Remember: you LINK, you submit a SECOND entry If you need more information, check out #dALinkSystem 
OR
At the end ..
Please read all rules carefully, and then look for a good entry and submit it ! If you see a nice photo on dA that would fit for the contest, you could recommend that person to enter the contest Please let us know if you can give any prize, ANYTHING, free or paid. It really will mean a lot, Thanks in advance! 
If you have any question, feel free to ask us 
We wish you best of luck !! 
Prizes: (more updated in the blog)
If you can donate anything, please let us know!
First Winner: 12 month subscription from *molehu 5 points from ~LAPoetry-n-Photo Avatar from ~LAPoetry-n-Photo Photography Request from ~xSakuraSyaoranx A stamp from ~Sergeant-McFluffers Second Winner: 6 month Subscription from `uae4u A couple of Dev points from ~Sergeant-McFluffers A stamp from *FanFrye24 A commission from ~Selene-Blackthorn Third Winner: 1 month subscription from ~Sergeant-McFluffers A Stamp from ~meljoy68 A traditional card commission from ~P3dy All Winners will receive: * Journal Feature by #SkyAndNatureClub
* Journal Feature by ~FantasyArtsNetwork
* Journal Feature by #Wonderful-World
* Journal Feature by #Cityscapes-Club
* Journal Feature by #CallMeOriginal
* Journal Feature by #Close-Ups
* Journal Feature by #NaturPics-club
* Journal Feature by #sunsets
* Journal Feature by #Photo--Assignment
* Journal Feature by #ProjectEarth
* Journal Feature by #Digital-Artisans
* Journal Feature by #Scapes-club
* Journal Feature by ~Master-Artists
* Journal Feature by #flower-lovers
* Journal Feature by #Shutter-Vision
* Journal Feature by #Shutter-Scene
* Journal Feature by #The-Big-Cats-Club
* Journal Feature by #Abstract--Reality
* Journal Feature by #theskyclub
* Journal Feature by ~bw-paradise
* Journal Feature by #Belle-Art
* Journal Feature by #PhotographersClub
* Journal Feature by #Craftcycle
* Journal Feature by #PurpleClub
* Journal Feature by #alwaysmotivated
* Journal Feature by #OneWordPrompt
* Journal Feature by #Elements--Club
* Journal Feature by #ILoveAnimals
* Journal Feature by #MountainShots
* Journal Feature by #Insect-Lovers-Club
* Journal Feature by #ProjectComment
* Journal Feature by #Feature-Heaven
* Journal Feature by #blue-club
* Journal Feature by #DigitallyCreated
* Journal Feature by `uae4u
* Journal Feature by #dALinkSystem
* Journal Feature by ~Twins72
* Journal Feature by ~fatherofanartist
* Journal Feature by ~Kateey
* Journal Feature by ~LyDeea
* Journal Feature by *lostknightkg
* Journal Feature by ~cristiandobre
* Journal Feature by *BlackEyesSnowAngel
* Journal Feature by ~Konoka-chan
* Journal Feature by ~Sergeant-McFluffers
* Journal Feature by ~Professor-Kirby
* Journal Feature by *XMLara
* Journal Feature by ~zaz14ispottermad
* Journal Feature by ~BillyTheKid-90
* Journal Feature by !ExorRoly
* Journal Feature by =dantastic202
* Journal Feature by *DreamlikeDesign
* Journal Feature by ~phferreira
* Journal Feature by ~Selene-Blackthorn
* Journal Feature by ~alexandra251294
* Journal Feature by ~Anelgim
* Journal Feature by ~Deoradhain
* Journal Feature by *LinaThanatos
* Journal Feature by =dl-p
* Journal Feature by #PhotographyWorld
* Journal Feature by #TheEnvironment
* Journal Feature by ~GiZmO0o
* Journal Feature by *Kirin-Rosenbaum
* Journal Feature by ~LAPoetry-n-Photo
* Journal Feature by ~thestargazer23
* Journal Feature by *FanFrye24
* Journal Feature by #PhotographyAddiction
* Journal Feature by ~biroo87
* Journal Feature by ~xSakuraSyaoranx
* Journal Feature by =Flyy1
* Journal Feature by *gold-rose
* Journal Feature by *Hieronimus-art
* Journal Feature by ~PASOV
* Journal Feature by *Elwing-Isiliel
* Journal Feature by ~Geak-of-Nature
I could feature the winners in my journal too.
Please take a look at this news article for other pieces of information, and also information on how to get featured in next week's issue.
Also, feel free to follow dAannouncements on Twitter! for quick up-to-date news and community projects.
Thank you, Sammie
Please feel free to check it out and spread the word
If you want to be featured next week, then you can let me know by posting in the dA Announcements Forum
Thanks, Sammie