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Uploaded: 11/22/14 5:41 PM GMT
The Refs
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I took so many photos of football games this fall that I was seeing zebras (referees), and their bad calls, in my sleep. I think I have accomplished my goal of showing one of my nitemares. The photo of the zebra's was taken a couple of summers ago at a farm three miles from where I live. The farmer raises exotic animals and I have seen: Buffalo, Antelope, Camel, Zebra and Elk roaming his pastures. I didn't know until recently that he sells the meat from some. Buffalo and Elk for sure. I didn't want to know about the others.

This is for the current contest. The background is from Galaxy Background. I have written permission to use this even though it is a free site. One can not be too careful.

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::Dunstickin
11/22/14 5:45 PM GMT
No...you cannot be too careful!....

Now I got bloody stripes afore me eyes!...And I ain't been at the whisky....Yet!

I had a pair of pajama's like these as a kid....Pa was gonna set me loose on the African praries.........

Good luck...it is something different and well thought out!
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"Never stop photographing. It is very likely that your best photograph has not yet been captured"> "You can observe a lot by just watching". - Yogi Berra
::corngrowth
11/22/14 6:23 PM GMT
You're a magician Tick. In the past you've showed us how to talk with horses because you speak fluent in the horse language, and now you've visualized a nightmare. I've tried to do this as well, but after a nightmare I had only a soaked pillow. When I got up I even had forgotten what the nightmare was about. So I envy you Owd Fella, lol.

Anyhow an excellent and contrasting entry for the contest.
Good Luck!
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.gizmo1
11/22/14 6:31 PM GMT
Wow the effect you crated with these zebras is outstanding it gives them a 3D effect and this stunning scene is perfectly balance with lovely sharp detail .As for your night mares take up watching European rugby lol.Great artistic looking post my friend.
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.danika
11/22/14 6:52 PM GMT
Excellent & creative contest entry, Tick. The black & white contrasts (stripes) are almost mesmerizing. Best wishes in the contest.
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I LOVE LABS!!!
.mesmerized
11/22/14 7:15 PM GMT
Wow, very striking color contrasts...creative idea and super entry...good luck, SOT.
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If you stare at an orange juice container because it says, "CONCENTRATE"...you might be a redneck.
::trixxie17
11/22/14 7:23 PM GMT
Wow - a great entry and really cool image Tick.
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. . . "What a desolate place would be a world without a flower! It would be a face without a smile, a feast without a welcome." A.J. Balfour
.icedancer
11/22/14 7:34 PM GMT
OMG, this is a Triple WOW, absolutely love this Tick, and right into my favs. Excellent entry to the contest, Best of Luck
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::mirto56
11/22/14 8:31 PM GMT
Inmates at Sing Sing, Alcatraz, and Attica once sported this pattern. Sorry for your nightmares, but they did lead you to this excellent entry for the contest. Good luck, TicK.
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Music is what feelings sound like.
.Jimbobedsel
11/22/14 8:31 PM GMT
The one in the front is saying.."What do you mean I missed the call?" This is a great shot for the contest, Tick. Possibly a winner. Good luck.
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I ALWAYS VIEW YOUR IMAGES FULL SIZE.
.picardroe
11/22/14 8:59 PM GMT
This is very well done, Nice work Tick.
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::tigger3
11/22/14 9:08 PM GMT
Is this ever a creative idea. I think this is a super contest creation Tick. I like the stripes, and different angle of them compared to the Zebras. WTG! tigz♥
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Nature in all her glory is my uplift on life and so is my love of photography. sandi ♪ ♫
.flanno2610
11/22/14 9:29 PM GMT
When the foreground becomes the background - very clever!
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.GIGIBL
11/22/14 9:29 PM GMT
Excellent manipulation well done.
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::Ramad
11/22/14 10:04 PM GMT
Good idea and a good entry for the contest Tick. The contrast is so strong here.
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Smooth seas do not make skilful sailors.
.Joanie
11/23/14 12:57 AM GMT
Incredibly cool and awesome Ticker!!! I love it! Good luck buddy...its a great entry!!
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ALWAYS VIEW FULL SCREEN...SO MUCH MORE BEAUTY!
.Starglow
11/23/14 1:58 AM GMT
WOW! Just awesome!!
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::luckyshot
11/23/14 2:16 AM GMT
Tick - Outstanding!!! Thad
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If I could tell the story in words, I wouldn't need to lug around a camera. ~Lewis Hine The Earth without art is just 'eh'.
.rozem061
11/23/14 9:41 AM GMT
Great job, Ron !
Good luck in the contest
John
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-*A Wallpaper is worth a million words - And I leave them Speechless!*- ...
::Constance52347
11/24/14 1:04 AM GMT
This is incredible! No words for it...
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.susanlynn
11/24/14 6:46 PM GMT
Wonderful shot Tick and I love the background you've added. Your title is cute also.
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Life is a Constant Audition
.stylo
11/25/14 1:55 PM GMT
a Tick...frog...bear...pig and possum hair out hunting looking at zerba's considering a bufflao or elk burgers for the gill? its getting deep TicK? im wondering if you cook a zerga burger it has stripes..i suppose it deep depends out how long you cook it on each side :)
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::garrettparkinson
11/25/14 7:06 PM GMT
A truly great creation. I am seeing stripes as well.
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.sonyatod
11/26/14 11:26 PM GMT
Many original photograph! I like a lot!
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::braces
11/27/14 9:56 PM GMT
Brilliant,brilliant, brilliant!! A competition winner if ever I've seen one.
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"Horse sense is the thing a horse has which keeps it from betting on people." W.C. Fields. So I bet you'll go over to see My Gallery.
::solita17
12/04/14 4:34 AM GMT
Oh dear they're coming unwrapped! Seriously, this is a gorgeous and creative manip... A wonderful entry.
mary
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"If you obey all the rules, you miss all the fun." -- Katharine Hepburn
::Ramad
12/05/14 5:39 PM GMT
Congrats on winning the contest Tick. Contrast cannot be any stronger than black and white!
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Smooth seas do not make skilful sailors.
::braces
12/05/14 5:54 PM GMT
I said this would win and quite right too.
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"Horse sense is the thing a horse has which keeps it from betting on people." W.C. Fields. So I bet you'll go over to see My Gallery.
.Jimbobedsel
12/05/14 6:09 PM GMT
I knew as soon as I saw it, that it was the winner. Congrats, Tick.
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I ALWAYS VIEW YOUR IMAGES FULL SIZE.
::corngrowth
12/05/14 6:51 PM GMT
Congrats for winning the contest Owd Fella!
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::trixxie17
12/05/14 7:38 PM GMT
Congrats tick - this was such a striking image!
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. . . "What a desolate place would be a world without a flower! It would be a face without a smile, a feast without a welcome." A.J. Balfour
.PatAndre
12/06/14 3:05 AM GMT
Thats a great capture. really different. I like it.
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::Constance52347
12/06/14 1:32 PM GMT
Congratulations...the honor is well-deserved. Outstanding image.
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.rvdb
12/07/14 8:05 AM GMT
Congratulations was for sure a winner.

Rob
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The reason why the sun sets in the evening is because it wants to see the sunrise in the morning. I rise in the morning because I want to see them both. RvdB
::LynEve
12/07/14 11:03 AM GMT
Well done Tick. Well deserved indeed !
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My thanks to all who leave comments for my work and to those of you who like one enough to make it a favourite. To touch just one person that way makes each image worthwhile. . . . . . . . . .. . . . "The question is not what you look at, but what you see" ~ Marcel Proust
.danika
12/08/14 8:10 PM GMT
Congrat's on 1st place. An awesome & creative entry.
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I LOVE LABS!!!
::luckyshot
12/09/14 3:50 AM GMT
Tick - No surprise that this outstanding image won - congratulations! Thad
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If I could tell the story in words, I wouldn't need to lug around a camera. ~Lewis Hine The Earth without art is just 'eh'.
::LynEve
12/09/14 10:19 AM GMT
Thank you for including this fine image in the BWC Tick - its on the list for Wednesday :)
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My thanks to all who leave comments for my work and to those of you who like one enough to make it a favourite. To touch just one person that way makes each image worthwhile. . . . . . . . . .. . . . "The question is not what you look at, but what you see" ~ Marcel Proust
.Flmngseabass
12/13/14 4:53 PM GMT
WOW!!! Congratulations Ron for this perfect entry. I new this would score high and 1st place is about as high as you can go!! Superb entry and image:):)
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.rotcivski
12/19/14 1:48 PM GMT
Just fantastic. Just a great image Tick.
Again it is just fantastic.

Victor
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.nanadoo
11/05/15 10:14 PM GMT
Awesome work!!!! Tick, yo never cease to amaze me with your talent!
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