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Title: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: 2fletch on February 16, 2012, 02:32:00 PM
This is a repeat of a contest that we held a year or so ago. I had a lot of fun, we got some great photos, and someone got an opportunity to show their photos and win a prize. Judges haven't yet been decided but you can bet they'll be the cream of the crop. There will be several prizes as listed. The requirements are:

1) It has to show the EFA bow quiver prominently.
2) It has to be in good taste.
3) Preferably it's a hunting photo.
4) EFA has the right to use these photos.

Prizes are:
1) Choice of any EFA quiver we make.
2) An EFA armguard in choice of 3 colors.
3) An EFA tab with cordovan or calfhair,
  backing, palm pad, and O-ring. Available
  in 3 under or split fingers.

Well, there you have it. We'll have the judges on board in a couple of days. There were some great photos last time and I'm looking forward to seeing them again. Thanks!
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: Kip on February 16, 2012, 02:39:00 PM
O.K. I will start.Bear Quest V.Kip
(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p191/Kip_album/DSCN1209.jpg)
(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p191/Kip_album/DSCN1208.jpg)
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: RM81 on February 16, 2012, 03:27:00 PM
One I took from the stand this fall.  Love your quivers!

(http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd444/mbhensley/Archery%20Stuff/Thunderstick%20Bows/MOAB_57/41c86800.jpg)
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: Onehair on February 16, 2012, 04:30:00 PM
My first hunt with my new quiver.
(http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad269/Onehair/Deer%20Season%202009/0612fd48.jpg)
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: 2fletch on February 16, 2012, 09:20:00 PM
Looks as if we are off to a good start. Can't wait to what everyone was doing during hunting season.    :archer2:
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: 4runr on February 16, 2012, 09:30:00 PM
(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f143/4runr/2011-11-12_08-13-09_283.jpg)
(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f143/4runr/2011-11-12_08-04-57_772.jpg)
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: Rustic on February 16, 2012, 09:34:00 PM
Just bought the mini 3 boa. Love it!! I dont have any pics so I'm just going along for the ride. Cant wait for the others pics.
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: Lost Arra on February 16, 2012, 09:47:00 PM
First elk. What a day (and night)!
No one has been this happy with a spike.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v628/LostArrow/Wyoming%20Elk%20Hunt%202011/P1000621.jpg)
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: grouse11 on February 16, 2012, 10:20:00 PM
I love this quiver. It is so light and holds the arrows tight.

images no wider than 640, please
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: PV on February 16, 2012, 10:54:00 PM
Great Quiver! (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v488/Shortbldtr/Manitoba%202010/IMG_1263.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v488/Shortbldtr/photobucket-26624-1319296263311.jpg)
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: Prairie Drifter on February 16, 2012, 11:19:00 PM
here are a couple

(http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh236/Prairiedrifter/bows/Picture422.jpg)

(http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh236/Prairiedrifter/Africa%202011/IMG_0095.jpg)
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: Ron LaClair on February 16, 2012, 11:34:00 PM
Larry Myers with a Kansas buck taken with a 54" Shrew Classic Hunter, 52#@ 28" and a 4 arrow EFA quiver

 (http://www.shrewbows.com/larrymyers.jpg)
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: tippit on February 17, 2012, 09:16:00 AM
Got a couple.  I find they actually help quite the bow...tippit


  (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v110/tippit/Quebec%20Quest%202010/5338.jpg)


   (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v110/tippit/Bacon%20Strip/IMG_2525.jpg)

   (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v110/tippit/Bacon%20Strip/IMG_2572.jpg)
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: JimB on February 17, 2012, 09:29:00 AM
(http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a140/jbrandenburg/2009Antelope10MP018.jpg)
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: Fritz on February 17, 2012, 11:04:00 AM
I'll play, even though my pic isn't as good as some of those up top. I love my little quiver it's just right!
(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p195/Fritz86_bucket/2010ksbuck25.jpg)
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: 2fletch on February 17, 2012, 05:50:00 PM
Great photos. Looks like someone had some great success this season. Only 24 hrs and we have terrific stuff on here already.

"Killdeer" will be one of the (3) judges for this event. She is a great photographer and may want to offer some hints to improve a photo. She helped judge the last contest. She's a great judge of prose and photography.
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: robtattoo on February 17, 2012, 05:58:00 PM
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y110/robtattoo/Namibia%2008/black4-1.jpg)

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y110/robtattoo/TXS08/TXS08020.jpg)
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: Keith Zimmerman on February 17, 2012, 06:16:00 PM
Great Pics!  I have several myself but I don't do photobucket.  Oh well.  As a matter of fact, my buddy WRV is bringing me a couple more quivers and attachments this weekend.  I am meeting him in Gettysburg.
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: Ron LaClair on February 17, 2012, 07:29:00 PM
Rob, looks like that buffler's got his horns on backards     :confused:  ..    :biglaugh:    

   (http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y110/robtattoo/Namibia%2008/black4-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: 2fletch on February 17, 2012, 08:28:00 PM
Keith, how did you get WRV to personally deliver your quivers? We can't get much out of him down here. (Ha.)  :jumper:  

Ron, if that photo of Larry were to win, who should we send the prize to?  :dunno:
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: Keith Zimmerman on February 17, 2012, 09:19:00 PM
You have to offer him free food and swap bows with him:)  Love your quivers.  Got my brother hooked on them too.  He thinks the ones coming up are for him:)  HaHa.  You and Karen are great people.  Thanks for a wonderful product.  Hope to see you at Denton Hill again.
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: Dry Creek on February 18, 2012, 02:41:00 PM
ttt
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: Gator1 on February 19, 2012, 09:39:00 AM
I'll enter my Daughter, "My hero Pic"...

(http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff460/Gator7252/2011RESIZED.jpg)

EFA Mini 3 arrow quiver, arrows by Kid stix...
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: 2fletch on February 19, 2012, 09:43:00 AM
Thanks Keith for the advice on WRV. Hope you guys have a good time at Gettysburg.

Remember, a good photo doesn't have to have a harvested animal. It can be any good hunting,3-D, back yard, or stumping scene containing a view of a EFA bow quiver. Thanks to those participating.
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: Pat B on February 19, 2012, 12:40:00 PM
Good luck picking a winner here Don! d;^)
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: Rick Richard on February 19, 2012, 06:26:00 PM
I don't have a photo to post, but just wanted to thank Don for allowing me to stop by his shop this past Saturday on very short notice.

Now, because of this post I made a two hour ride to see why I have heard so many good things about this product.  With out being too winded, I think these quivers are by far the best that I have put on my bows (purchased two).  They are solid on the bow with no movement, light in weight, no noise when shot and balances well with the bow.

Again, thanks Don for the hospitality and a great product!
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: T Lail on February 19, 2012, 06:37:00 PM
I'll second that Rick....best quiver that I have ever used....QUALITY and made in the USA....keep up the good work Don....  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: Killdeer on February 19, 2012, 06:46:00 PM
NICE shots!
I am looking for clutterless shots, good exposure of the quiver, and dignity of any fallen game. Beyond that, technical skills are a plus, but the basics outlined at the outset are paramount.

Bring them on!
Killdeer    :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: T-D on February 19, 2012, 09:19:00 PM
(http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h440/herndondt/STRYKERSTDL-2.jpg)
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: Steve B. on February 19, 2012, 10:17:00 PM
(http://i588.photobucket.com/albums/ss327/SteveBush1/P1110692.jpg)

(http://i588.photobucket.com/albums/ss327/SteveBush1/P1110686.jpg)
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: 2fletch on February 20, 2012, 07:20:00 PM
Killy, I see a couple of pretty good photos so far. Do you think that we have a winner yet.

Let's set a deadline for ending the contest of about March 15th. That gives enough time for someone to take a photo or two and have time to turn them in.
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: Killdeer on February 20, 2012, 11:30:00 PM
Don, if I say that yes, we have a winner, then we won't have any more cool pics being sent in. I see three that are gonna have me tearing out my hair deciding which I like best.

Beware the ides of March!
Killdeer
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: Possum Head on February 21, 2012, 06:16:00 AM
Dont touch that hair Killy, I'll help judge!
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: 2fletch on February 21, 2012, 08:43:00 AM
Pat Brennan (Pat B.) has agreed to be the third judge. The panel is now complete with Killdeer, Pat B. and myself (2fletch).

We will vote right after the contest ends on March 15. The 1st place winner will get their choice of any EFA bow quiver (this includes any size 3-6 arrow, with or without totem feature, with or without wing feature, and in either limb wrap, limb bolt, or side mount attatchment.) Second place will get an EFA armguard, and third place will get their choice of our calfhair or cordovan tabs.  

There's still plenty of time to take that photo and submit it. I know of one guy who has a great photo if he ever figures out photobucket.

Thanks for your participation.  

  :archer2:
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: ron w on February 21, 2012, 09:24:00 AM
Sounds like you selected excellent judges for this photo display.....can't wait to see the rest of the entry's.
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: Pat B on February 21, 2012, 02:55:00 PM
Like I said before Don, its gonna be difficult to choose a winner. Good thing we have Killy's critical, artistic eye to help out. I see some pretty cool shots already.
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: Killdeer on February 21, 2012, 09:31:00 PM
Oh, I'm critical alright. Just ask my husband.

Killdeer   :biglaugh:
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: 30coupe on February 21, 2012, 10:45:00 PM
Here's one:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v612/30coupe/buck09/IMG_1854.jpg)

EFA is the best quiver available for a longbow as far as I'm concerned.
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: Ray Lyon on February 22, 2012, 10:41:00 AM
quote:
Originally posted by Killdeer:
Oh, I'm critical alright. Just ask my husband.

Killdeer    :bigsmyl:
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: Killdeer on February 22, 2012, 03:43:00 PM
Of course. I am weak.
Killdeer   :D
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: 2fletch on February 22, 2012, 10:10:00 PM
We are all packed up and ready to head for the Pre Spring Fling in Alabama. Will be away from this site for about 5 days. Can't help but wonder what other great photos will be on here when I return.   :clapper:    :archer2:
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: Killdeer on February 23, 2012, 08:21:00 PM
Wish I were having a fling this weekend, but I am afraid that I am going to be stuck doing housework.
Wanna trade?   :confused:
Killdeer     :banghead:
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: stickhorse on February 25, 2012, 11:13:00 AM
My bows wear EFA quivers or nothing at all.
(http://i981.photobucket.com/albums/ae298/bfreese_2010/005-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: Killdeer on February 26, 2012, 08:30:00 AM
Hard to match the beauty of that countryside!

Killdeer   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: kadbow on February 26, 2012, 09:20:00 AM
Great offer again Don.  I was a lucky winner the first time around, love your quivers.
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: Claym on February 26, 2012, 06:42:00 PM
Here's a few:

(http://i1197.photobucket.com/albums/aa421/Claym12/35c99f34.jpg)

(http://i1197.photobucket.com/albums/aa421/Claym12/2b6a859b.jpg)

(http://i1197.photobucket.com/albums/aa421/Claym12/efe9c427.jpg)
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: 2fletch on February 27, 2012, 06:00:00 PM
We just got back from the Pre Spring Fling in Alabama. It was a lot of fun and a lot of primitive suppliers to learn from. I'd never heard of swamp oak and sparkleberry arrow shafts. Pat B., do you know a guy by the name of Tony Bell? He's into primitive up to his eyeballs.  

We had Byron Furgeson, Fred Asbell, and Rod Jenkens there also. Wouldn't that be a group to shoot with? I got a bow from Black Creek while I was there. It's a takedown Banshee and a purdy one. It's so purdy that I might not be able to shoot it.

Killy, I wish that I had known, maybe I would consider trading going there for housework. However, I'm really not very familiar with house work though (according to Karen).

Still time to photograph and post.

 :archer2:
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: Possum Head on February 28, 2012, 06:27:00 AM
If I remember right, and I do, you picked up a Banshee last time you visited Mccalla! Do we have an addiction,have you had counceling?
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: 2fletch on February 28, 2012, 08:56:00 AM
Possum Head, It's not me. It's the guys who come into the shop. They see my latest Banshee and they have to shoot it, then they have to have it. This is my third one and I hope to keep it a little longer. I may have to put a photo on here when I get through unpacking. It wouldn't be for judging, just looking.
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: str8jct on February 28, 2012, 12:52:00 PM
This is cool, nice pics!  Here's one from a couple years ago...I'll have to look and see if I have more.

(http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m430/str8jct/100_0992-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: 2fletch on February 28, 2012, 05:41:00 PM
A fellow Tradganger requested that I post these photos for him.

(http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n64/2fletch/Leespics038.jpg)
(http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n64/2fletch/112001_124301.jpg)
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: 2fletch on February 29, 2012, 08:38:00 AM
(http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n64/2fletch/121601_062600.jpg)

Here is the third photo.
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: LCH on February 29, 2012, 06:50:00 PM
Thanks Don I have a hard time posting pics. You make a great product.LCH
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: Don Batten on February 29, 2012, 10:25:00 PM
Lee, you look younger in photos. LOL Nice deer. see ya soon . Don
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: 2fletch on February 29, 2012, 11:03:00 PM
Don, you look younger in photos too. It's amazing what photography will do. How did you like the Pre Spring Fling?
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: LCH on March 01, 2012, 06:41:00 PM
Batman you are so kind. Are you coming to Sissapahaw?LCH
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: T-D on March 01, 2012, 09:35:00 PM
LCH that's some nice deer there.
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: Arrowest on March 02, 2012, 12:43:00 AM
Here's a few more for consideration.

(http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/g461/arrowest1/DSC_4767b.jpg)

(http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/g461/arrowest1/2010WT-14.jpg)

(http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/g461/arrowest1/2010WT-6.jpg)
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: 2fletch on March 02, 2012, 05:34:00 PM
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: 2fletch on March 02, 2012, 05:36:00 PM
Pat and Killy, looks like there will be several good photos to consider.
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: Killdeer on March 03, 2012, 07:10:00 PM
Getting tougher all the time. Your quivers have been everywhere, it seems.   :thumbsup:

Killdeer
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: J.Williams on March 04, 2012, 10:35:00 AM
Some great pics.and animals here for sure.Seems it'll be hard to choose a winner but it has helped me decide on a quiver for my sons' bow.A 5 arrow Chief it is!   :thumbsup:    :archer2:
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: David Spear on March 04, 2012, 02:50:00 PM
I have'nt taken any game, I'll just tug at Killdeers taste buds.
(http://i793.photobucket.com/albums/yy218/shrew331/expo/DSC05011.jpg)

J.Williams if I'm lucky enough to win your boy can have the quiver, I already have two.
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: David Spear on March 04, 2012, 02:53:00 PM
Who can say no to this cutie
(http://i793.photobucket.com/albums/yy218/shrew331/expo/DSC04995.jpg)
(http://i793.photobucket.com/albums/yy218/shrew331/expo/DSC04998.jpg)
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: Pat B on March 04, 2012, 04:01:00 PM
Don, I don't think I've heard of Tony Bell.     Sparkleberry is a native holly. There are a few varieties of holly that make good arrows.
 Killy, the Western scenery is hard to beat but the Eastern woodlands are also.
 Lots of cool pics and great trophies.More pics sure won't make it any easier to choose a winner.
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: Don Batten on March 04, 2012, 04:17:00 PM
Pat, you NEED to meet Tony Bell. I bought a knife from him. He's kinda straight to the point, if you know what I mean.
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: Killdeer on March 04, 2012, 04:20:00 PM
NO FAIR!!!
  :scared:

Killdeer   :biglaugh:
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: J.Williams on March 04, 2012, 04:25:00 PM
David,that's very generous of you but I wouldn't feel right about it.I would buy a new one or yours perhaps but I can't take something for nothing.Thanks anyway bud!
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: str8jct on March 04, 2012, 07:12:00 PM
I looked through the rest of my pics and couldn't find any that showed off the quiver so I got out in the yard and took these.  I hope ya'll enjoy them.  My dog Katie was being a bit camera shy and self concious, she's still carrying a little extra holiday weight.

(http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m430/str8jct/DSCN0291.jpg)

(http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m430/str8jct/DSCN0294.jpg)

(http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m430/str8jct/DSCN0284.jpg)

(http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m430/str8jct/DSCN0298.jpg)
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: 2fletch on March 04, 2012, 10:25:00 PM
David, that's a fine young man and the bow/quiver look good also. That first photo is also tempting.

str8jct, I like the idea of having the dog guarding the bow and quiver..., or is it the shed that's being guarded?

Pat B, I was told that the sparkleberry was in the blueberry family, but wasn't as tasty.

Kily, how would you clasify that first photo of David's? Is that still life photography?
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: Killdeer on March 04, 2012, 11:47:00 PM
I suppose you could call it a still life. I would call it fine living! I have stove envy.   :o  

The pics are getting better and better each day. I think I need to set up a gallery so that I can see them all in a bunch.
What a way to get a free screensaver!   :biglaugh:

Killdeer
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: kbetts on March 05, 2012, 08:29:00 AM
I could only find two.
(http://i796.photobucket.com/albums/yy241/kbetts_01/CIMG02781.jpg)

(http://i796.photobucket.com/albums/yy241/kbetts_01/IMAG0219.jpg)
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: Pat B on March 05, 2012, 04:40:00 PM
Don(2fletch),thatsthe problem with common names. The sparkleberry I know is a holly and the blueberry cousin is called a farkleberry around here. I wonder what the botanical name is?  I have used blueberry and farkle berry for arrows and they both worked pretty good.
 Don(batman), do you know where he lives?

 These pics are getting better and better...and a good dog improves them for sure! d;^)
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: Ray Lyon on March 06, 2012, 09:20:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by David Spear:
Who can say no to this cutie
 (http://i793.photobucket.com/albums/yy218/shrew331/expo/DSC04995.jpg)
[IMG]
Wow and with a rare Super Shrew Limited bow attached no less.
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: Killdeer on March 06, 2012, 03:24:00 PM
I guess an offer of adoption would be seen through a bit quickly with this crowd.   :rolleyes:

Killdeer   :biglaugh:
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: 2fletch on March 06, 2012, 05:19:00 PM
I had the same thought. I like kids...,and bows.

 :archer2:
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: Ray Lyon on March 06, 2012, 06:14:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Killdeer:
I guess an offer of adoption would be seen through a bit quickly with this crowd.    :rolleyes:  

Killdeer    :biglaugh:  
Does the kid come with the bow and the Basil Hayden??   :nono:    ;)
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: ckanous on March 06, 2012, 06:21:00 PM
HOOTS and an EAGLE!!!
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc244/ckanous/F4271988-orig.jpg)
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: David Spear on March 06, 2012, 09:43:00 PM
Thanks for the comments about Sam, he's my little dude for now. I owe the fine living to my wife, without her..... well you know!
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: David Spear on March 06, 2012, 10:01:00 PM
I made my Zipper Quiver even better by adding the Talon Grip Conversion Kit available at Eagle's Flight Archery.
 (http://i793.photobucket.com/albums/yy218/shrew331/expo/DSC05015.jpg)
(http://i793.photobucket.com/albums/yy218/shrew331/expo/DSC05013.jpg)
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: 2fletch on March 07, 2012, 09:47:00 AM
David, that's interesting.I like to see innovation. Bill (Zipper) works with some very pretty woods.

Last night one of our regular Tuesday night shooters (here at the shop) came in with a "hybrid" quiver using our EFA components with components from a competitor quiver. It was actually a very good looking quiver with some of the best features of both. We have been in the process (about 2-3 years now) of developing such a quiver. It's being tested and refined now and should be available in the next few months.
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: House on March 07, 2012, 04:37:00 PM
(http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss212/thouse_bucket/P1010598640x480.jpg)

Elk Hunt 2011 Central Idaho.  Wish it showed a little more of the hood...a Tippit knife thrown in there too, thank you Larry Surtees.

Travis
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: 2fletch on March 08, 2012, 08:26:00 AM
Eight more days to go in the contest. Still plenty of time to take that photo and submit it.

 :clapper:    :archer2:
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: House on March 08, 2012, 12:29:00 PM
Found some more from the 2011 Elk hunt in Central Idaho

(http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss212/thouse_bucket/P1010602640x480.jpg)

(http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss212/thouse_bucket/P1010593640x480.jpg)

(http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss212/thouse_bucket/P1010590640x480.jpg)

(http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss212/thouse_bucket/P1010640.jpg)
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: Hoser1268 on March 08, 2012, 05:40:00 PM
(http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q87/hoser1268/hunting/100_1878.jpg)
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: 2fletch on March 09, 2012, 09:13:00 AM
Seven more days to go. Killdeer and Pat B., I was just thinking,*^&%#, what if we had a tie for 1st place?
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: Pat B on March 09, 2012, 12:29:00 PM
Flip a coin!
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: Killdeer on March 10, 2012, 02:25:00 AM
Or give away more stuff!

Well, you asked...   :bigsmyl:
Killdeer
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: str8jct on March 10, 2012, 07:59:00 AM
Hoser, thats just plain old sexy!
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: 2fletch on March 11, 2012, 10:39:00 PM
Killdeer, I think that you're right. In case of a tie for 1st place, both would be able to choose an EFA bow quiver of their choice.

This day is about done so now we only have 4 days left before picking a winner. It's still not to late to enter a photo.
                    :clapper:    :archer2:
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: 2fletch on March 13, 2012, 09:26:00 AM
Two more days to go. Killdeer and Pat B., I'm ready to start my list. If we rate the top 5 using "5" as the best score then we can merge our individual ratings for the best total points.
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: 2fletch on March 14, 2012, 01:34:00 PM
Time's running out. Tomorrow is the last day to enter. Don't know about Killdeer and Pat B. but I have already started a list. This is going to be really tight. I have given one photo a "5" but there are a lot of "4"s.

Karen will kill me, but anyone who has submitted a photo and doesn't win will be entitled to a free cordovan split finger or 3 under tab. Just send me an email with your mailing address.

  :archer2:    :archer2:
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: stickhorse on March 14, 2012, 03:11:00 PM
I have couple more
 (http://i981.photobucket.com/albums/ae298/bfreese_2010/066.jpg)
Lunch break
(http://i981.photobucket.com/albums/ae298/bfreese_2010/082.jpg)
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: Guru on March 14, 2012, 04:02:00 PM
EFA's on both of our longbows!!
•   (http://www.tradgang.com/upload/curt/P1040027bama.JPG)•   (http://www.tradgang.com/upload/curt/P1040076bama.JPG)•   (http://www.tradgang.com/upload/curt/P1040086bama.JPG)•   (http://www.tradgang.com/upload/curt/P1040092bama.JPG)
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: Guru on March 14, 2012, 04:13:00 PM
Turks from last spring...
•   (http://www.tradgang.com/upload/curt/P1050227christurk.JPG)
•   (http://www.tradgang.com/upload/curt/P1050259christurk.JPG)

•   (http://www.tradgang.com/upload/curt/P1050989jake.JPG)
•   (http://www.tradgang.com/upload/curt/P1060002jake.JPG)
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: Keefer on March 14, 2012, 04:22:00 PM
Now we talking Guru!   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: Guru on March 14, 2012, 05:19:00 PM
We all have EFA's on our longbows!!
•  (http://www.tradgang.com/upload/curt/P1090329hike.JPG)•  (http://www.tradgang.com/upload/curt/P1090336hike.JPG)•  (http://www.tradgang.com/upload/curt/P1090340hike.JPG)•  (http://www.tradgang.com/upload/curt/P1090345hike.JPG)•  (http://www.tradgang.com/upload/curt/P1090370hike.JPG)
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: Guru on March 14, 2012, 05:22:00 PM
•   (http://www.tradgang.com/upload/curt/P1070198cadealecfrog.JPG)

•  (http://www.tradgang.com/upload/curt/P10703152ndfrog.JPG)

•   (http://www.tradgang.com/upload/curt/P1080400muzzy11.JPG)
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: Killdeer on March 14, 2012, 08:02:00 PM
What time tomorrow is the cut-off?
When is my term paper due?
Killdeer   :dunno:  

I have a really long list!
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: Guru on March 14, 2012, 08:56:00 PM
•  (http://www.tradgang.com/upload/curt/P1090712march10.JPG)
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: 2fletch on March 14, 2012, 10:43:00 PM
Killdeer and Pat B., Is 8:00pm tomorrow good for you as a time to end the entries? We can each work up our score sheets and compare. If you'll send them to me I'll merge them and send back to you to make sure we are in agreement. Right now I see at least one good "5" and maybe more. There are a lot of "4"s.
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: Killdeer on March 15, 2012, 06:46:00 AM
Perfect!

Killdeer   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: kbetts on March 15, 2012, 09:08:00 AM
Thought this was over, but since it isn't I took a couple of "at rest" pics...


 (http://i796.photobucket.com/albums/yy241/kbetts_01/CIMG0508.jpg)


 (http://i796.photobucket.com/albums/yy241/kbetts_01/CIMG0500.jpg)
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: Ray Lyon on March 15, 2012, 03:16:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Guru:
•    (http://www.tradgang.com/upload/curt/P1090712march10.JPG)
Hmmmm, I thought the Super Shrew Limited with the child was not fair, however Curt is downright nasty unfair with the cuteness trump card.    :clapper:
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: Guru on March 15, 2012, 03:43:00 PM
Thank you very much for the kind words about my kids Ray    :notworthy:
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: Keefer on March 15, 2012, 05:23:00 PM
Curt ,
That one with your daughter releasing the arrow at that stump is really cool! Well all your pics with both kids are a "5" if ya ask me...I'm so happy I'm not the judge but Killy better think hard before she casts her vote! Guru maybe you better send her a bribe !  :D
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: Guru on March 15, 2012, 08:01:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Keefer:
Curt ,
That one with your daughter releasing the arrow at that stump is really cool! Well all your pics with both kids are a "5" if ya ask me...I'm so happy I'm not the judge but Killy better think hard before she casts her vote! Guru maybe you better send her a bribe !   :D  
:notworthy:
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: 2fletch on March 16, 2012, 10:43:00 AM
Wow,I'm impressed with many of these photos. I just went through all of them again to rate them. I found at least 25 photos that I would rate as excellent. I have finished my list now so let's see what Killdeer and Pat B. come up with.

Curt, that was a real treat there at the end. Those kids of yours are very special.
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: Killdeer on March 16, 2012, 03:20:00 PM
As soon as I get lunch, walk the dog and get the computer fired up, I will be checking my list and making some very difficult choices.

Killdeer   :help:
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: Pat B on March 16, 2012, 05:11:00 PM
I've been through all the photos and have come up with 12.
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: 2fletch on March 16, 2012, 05:42:00 PM
I rated only one of them a "5" and 15 of them at 4.5 or better. If you will rate the top 5 and send to me, then I'll total them with mine. If there's any problem then we talk more about it.

I'm going to watch a socoer match but will be back later.
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: Killdeer on March 17, 2012, 05:55:00 AM
I had almost 30 finalists. Took me 5 hours, due to computer glitches, to wade through them, make choices, and email them to Don.

Whew!
Killdeer
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: flytiger on March 17, 2012, 07:27:00 AM
I don't have any bow quiver but this contest is cool

 (http://www.sheyi8.com/uplode/month_1111/111120194259fa8820733e3034.jpg.thumb.jpg)
 (http://www.sheyi8.com/uplode/month_1111/111120194289684d17922316ca.jpg.thumb.jpg)
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Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: South MS Bowhunter on March 17, 2012, 12:25:00 PM
Shou,

Great pic's and make a mind wonder what the actual scene was like in the day of battle.
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: 2fletch on March 17, 2012, 04:11:00 PM
Well, it's time we should make a decision now. These photos were so good that it made the judging very difficult. Each of the 3 judges (Killdeer, Pat B., and me) rated what each of us thought were the best five photos. After 1st and 2nd place there was no consensus on any other photo. Obviously we will just list all of these photos as tying for 3rd place. They will each be awarded an armguard or tab.

So here they are:

1st place is Ron LaClair with Larry Myers and a nice buck. Great photography.

2nd place is Guru with Cade in the 1st photo with a bullfrog on his arrow.

3rd place are, Arrowest with a nice buck, Prairie Drifter with bow quiver and arrows, Robtatto with a Wildabeast, Guru with kids in the woods, David Spears still life with a fireplace, bow quiver, and a cool drink, House with bow and tackle on rocks in the high mountains, Kip with a nice bear, Fritz with a nice buck, and Guru with Cade and two nice pheasants.

So there it is. 1st and 2nd place get an EFA quiver of their choice. Those tied for 3rd get their choice of an armguard, or tab. I'll wait for you to send a pm or email with your address.

This was a lot more work for Killdeer and Pat B. then they probably expected. Let's let them know that you appreciated what they did.

   
    :clapper:      :clapper:      :clapper:      :clapper:      :clapper:      :clapper:
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: 2fletch on March 17, 2012, 04:17:00 PM
flytiger, great photos. That's an awesome setting. I wonder also what it would have been like there in a time of war.
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: 4runr on March 17, 2012, 04:20:00 PM
I'm glad I wasn't in yall's shoes. Those were some tough choices.

Congrats to all the winners!!

Well done Don and Kathy and Pat  :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: Killdeer on March 17, 2012, 04:35:00 PM
Kenny, you were in my file of finalists.
It's all Don's fault.  
That's my story and I'm sticking to it.    ;)
Killdeer
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: kbetts on March 17, 2012, 04:54:00 PM
I was going to say the one of Cade and the frog with the wet shirt was going to be tough to beat.
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: Pat B on March 17, 2012, 05:45:00 PM
kbetts, that was my #1 choice.
 Lots of really great pics to go through but it just doesn't get boreing looking at pics like this.

 Don. thanks for considering me to help Killdeer and yourself judge these pics. It was my pleasure.
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: David Spear on March 17, 2012, 06:59:00 PM
Thanks to all involved
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: Fritz on March 17, 2012, 08:30:00 PM
Tough job you guys had. All the pics were great, but I, too, really liked the one of Cade and the frog and Larry with a great buck. My pic was poor by comparison, but thanks for allowing me into the 3rd place tie!  :bigsmyl:    :notworthy:
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: stickhorse on March 17, 2012, 10:46:00 PM
Great Job Judges. Nice group of photos, and a big thanks to EFA for doing this.  :bigsmyl:
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: Ray Lyon on March 18, 2012, 07:22:00 AM
:thumbsup:    :thumbsup:    :campfire:
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: Kip on March 18, 2012, 12:20:00 PM
Hey just got back from my camp and saw this thread.Thanks judges after some of those pics came in I knew the bar was high all great pics and great little quivers.Thanks Don   Kip
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: House on March 18, 2012, 12:46:00 PM
Loved this thread!  Some absolutely incredible pics.  Thanks to the judges who had the awesomely difficult job of scoring them.  I enjoyed all the pics!

Travis
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: 2fletch on March 18, 2012, 10:02:00 PM
Don't wait to claim your prize if you won. Several have made their claim. It was work to judge this event but it was also a lot of fun.   :clapper:    :archer2:
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: Prairie Drifter on March 18, 2012, 11:18:00 PM
Thanks for having this !!! PM sent.
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: ckanous on March 19, 2012, 05:47:00 AM
Thanks for the opportunity Don! I guess you need to bring a good selection to the CTA state shoot so I can just buy another EFA, you gonna be there?
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: str8jct on March 19, 2012, 01:07:00 PM
This was a lot of fun, some nice pics too.  Guru, you are a rich man!
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: Arrowest on March 20, 2012, 02:55:00 AM
Thanks Don for donating the prizes and to Killdeer and Pat for judging.  Enjoyed all the photos.  Gonna have to get me one of those snakeskin quivers, they are pretty sharp.
Don, sending you a PM.
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: RM81 on March 20, 2012, 11:10:00 AM
Great pics everyone.  Thanks for the contest Don!
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: 2fletch on March 20, 2012, 10:37:00 PM
There were so many good photos that you could find a lot of winners. It seemed almost unfair to have to pick. The photo of Larry Myers was outstanding. The lighting was very good, the background was good, and the harvest, bow, quiver, and hunter were all in sharp contrast and well positioned. Either some one got very lucky or knew a lot about photography.  

Str8jct, what you said, "This was a lot of fun, some nice pics too. Guru, you are a rich man!"
is right on. Cade brought back lots of memories for many of us with that photo at the pond with the bullfrog on his target arrow. Takes me back to Providence, Ky where I did most of my shooting as a kid of about his age. It's the place from where I brought my best memories. I'm sure many of you still have memories from your childhood days.

Not everyone has claimed their prize. Don't wait to long.
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: Guru on March 20, 2012, 11:09:00 PM
Oh my, I was away for 4 days and forgot to check back on this one....Thank you so, so much!

Yes, I am a very "rich" man!

Don, I'll be in touch...thanx again   :notworthy:
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: ckanous on April 15, 2012, 10:13:00 AM
I know the contest is over,congrats to the winners, but thought this was a cool pic I took this morning.
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc244/ckanous/A5B34606.jpg)
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: Bowwild on April 15, 2012, 11:30:00 AM
Nice job with the judging. I wouldn't argue any of those.
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: KSshrewman on April 15, 2012, 11:43:00 AM
Wow!  Just got back in town from traveling and got a note from Ron to check the thread.  Thanks Ron for submitting my photo.  No photo without my Shrew and EF.  They are both the best made.  Picture was a great November day in SE KS.  No professional set up here just me and my best friend Tony (huckbuck) behind the camera.  Thanks Don & Karen for the opportunity.  So many great pics.
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: Guru on April 15, 2012, 12:25:00 PM
Wow, good reminder...I need to get a hold of Don!
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: ckanous on April 15, 2012, 06:16:00 PM
Curt, I hope to see Don in a few weeks at the CTA shoot, how 'bout I just pick you one out!!!!!
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: KSshrewman on April 15, 2012, 10:10:00 PM
Curt great pics of your kids.  What a blessing.  Hey wondering what camo u are using in the pics.
Title: Re: Best Photo With EFA Bow Quiver Contest
Post by: 2fletch on April 16, 2012, 10:52:00 PM
Curt, they were great pics of the kids. You and the kids are very lucky to have each other. Your son with the frog on the end of an arrows reminds me of my childhood shooting frogs with a bow. Sometimes having to hurry to the arrow to keep the frog from coming off the fletched end of the arrow. Ahh, those were the days. Yes, and you'd better get up with me soon about that quiver.

Won't be long now Chris before the CTA shoot.