This was sooo tough you guys. I hope Gretchen enjoys being judge next month... CONGRATULATIONS!!! this job is hard.:p
PM me your address, so I can send your hat out.

Here's how I see it...

Gretchen wins with Butterfly Fireweed photo. For her trouble she gets a kick ass SILO hat, and to judge next months theme. The reason I picked it was the progressive vivid color and bloom of the pic, it makes me want to watch the rest of it bloom. Great photo.
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e82/gretchensteele/IMG_9312.jpg

My 2nd place goes to Huntrz and the Multi-Flora Rose/Bee.
Great Macro shot here...
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g125/huntrz_2006/bee1lo.jpg

And third place goes to FunGusAmonGus with his rendition of Dandelions on Steroids. This is really what it's all about. The :D says it all...
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t309/fabfive2001/DSC00752.jpg
All issues with the judging can be addressed at the SILO complaint department. Please take a number, you WILL be seated...:eek:
http://www.armynavymilitarysurplus.com/images/product/thumbnails/HMC00CD5.gif

You can see all June's entries HERE (http://www.siloutdoors.com/forumdisplay.php?f=55) and judge for yourself...

Great job on the judging Bob.

Congrats gretchen....That is a really nice shot!!!..The colors are just popping out!
Looks like us amateurs don't have much of a chance anymore with pics like that! :D

Looks like us amateurs don't have much of a chance anymore with pics like that! :D

We better, cause I'm in next month, and she can submit, but not pick herself. :p

You been dying to get in huh? lol...Hey Huntrz is in as well, I thought he'd be walking away with the flower contest with all those macro shots.....I guess next month we better watch out!

Congrats Gretchen. Always nice pic's!

good call Bob! I also thought Gretchen's butterfly weed was outstanding!

Great job gretchen and congrats to the others, they were great pics also.Good job bob on the judging, that looked like a tough job to call the best one because they all looked good.

Oh Wowie! Thanks everybody!!! Now I have to go figure this out....and figure out a system for this....hmmmm...Thanks so much folks and judge...that's one of my favorites....just lucky in catching all the stages on the same plant....
I think everybody entered some fantastic stuff....we are a pretty talented group I think!

I think everybody entered some fantastic stuff....we are a pretty talented group I think!

I have to agree I really enjoy looking at ALL of the photos here on SILO and GS, was just looking at some of the items on your home page unbelievable work, the Rottie on your page is He yours, beautiful Rottie.