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Reptiles and Amphibians

Be inspired by one of the following pictures. All were taken by me, so give proper credit if you use them with your piece.

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#1 - Chinese Water Dragon and Crested Gecko
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v239/FRODOFAN/lizgeck.jpg

#2 - Baby Crested Gecko
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v239/FRODOFAN/mouth.jpg

#3 - Jones' Armadillo Lizards
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v239/FRODOFAN/armadilloabode.jpg

#4 - Harlequin Crested Gecko on Banana Leaf
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v239/FRODOFAN/geckoleaf.jpg

#5 Cricket on Armadillo Lizard's Head
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v239/FRODOFAN/lizardcricket.jpg

#6 Water Dragon and Flower
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v239/FRODOFAN/brynflower.jpg

#7 White's Tree Frog
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v239/FRODOFAN/frogger.jpg

#8 White's Tree Frog on Guitar
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v239/FRODOFAN/frogguitar.jpg

#8 Two White's Tree Frogs and Guitar
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v239/FRODOFAN/frogsguitar.jpg

#9 Baby Crested Gecko Tongue
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v239/FRODOFAN/geckotongue.jpg



Rules
• No adult material.
• The word "I" MUST be capitalized.
• Don't write in all caps.
• Punctuation required.
• Give proper credit if you use one my photos.
• Note which photo you chose for your inspiration.

Prewrites must fit one of the pictures.

Rhyme and meter are preferred, but this contest is open to free verse too.

Contest is Over

  • Contest was judged on February 21
  • Rewards: Gold: 300, Silver: 75, Bronze: 50
  • Final notes:
    For a contest like this, I think 5 is a good turnout. We reptile enthusiasts are on the rare side.

    Thank you for all of your great entries, and for sharing all your reptile stories with me. It's been very enjoyable.

Contest Winners

  1. "Out of Africa"
    The first time I saw them, it was a disgrace .
    In a little box, they were encased.
    by BuriedTreasures 33 lines, 7 comments, on Feb 4 7:12 PM. In Dedications, Nature
    Gold trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  2. Gecko's Surprise
    by AliceinPoetryLand 30 lines, 3 comments, on Feb 15 6:55 AM. In Contest, Nature, Rhyme
    Silver trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  3. Little Shop of Reptiles
    It's Off to Gillards Reptiles I go. The finest of Reptile shops i know.
    by Mallius 5 lines, 4 comments, on Feb 5 9:30 AM
    Bronze trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]

Entries [5]

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  • Poetdontknowit
    February 5
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    NEAT!

    I sooooooooooo wish I could put in a pre-write for this. Have the perfect one. My husband is a guitar player, for forty years. Nice pic! Maybe I can whip up one for ya. HAT TRICK-CLASSIC ROCK-N-ROLL, PLUS COUNTLESS ORIGINAL TUNES!
    POETDONTKNOWIT

  • volcaniclastic
    February 5
    Edit | Reply
    This sounds awesome - but may I use one of my OWN photos? I have two fire-bellied toads as pets. You can view them at the bottom of my author page.

  • sandgoddess
    February 6
    Edit | Reply
    is this a haiku-friendly cont.?

    good luck,
    rachel

  • AliceinPoetryLand Moderators member
    February 21
    Edit | Reply
    Thanks ever so much for the silver, I am thrilled
    Congratulations to the other winners and thanks so much for hosting
    Gaylene