Energizer Ultimate Photo Contest {+ Giveaway}

I love photography; and while I love taking pictures of my kids as a way of preserving memories, I am always amazed at the works of art that some people can create with the click of the camera.  Some of my favorite photographs have been those printed in National Geographic magazine. 
In May 2010, Energizer and National Geographic teamed up for their 3rd annual Energizer Ultimate Photo Contest.  Thanks to word of mouth and social media, this contest featured 14,275 entries – over 2,000 more than last years!
National Geographic photographer Jim Richardson has narrowed those 14,275 entries to just 12 finalists and now it’s time to vote! The winner gets a National Geographic Expeditions trip for two to Greece and a feature in an upcoming issue of National Geographic magazine.
There's no question about one thing: To get the best shot, you need the best equipment. That's where Energizer comes in. Energizer® Ultimate Lithium AA and AAA batteries are the world's longest lasting batteries in high-tech devices. They last up to eight times longer than Energizer® MAX® in digital cameras (results vary by camera)-which means you can take your mind off your batteries and focus on capturing that winning photo.
So take a second and vote for your favorites… I did! 

And just because I love all of you so very much I have another great giveaway for you from Energizer!  Check this out one of you lucky ladies or gentlemen is going to win:
*  E2 Lithium LED Flashlight w/ 1AA
65 Lumens - Advanced Circuitry- for variable brightness control - Waterproof - Includes 1 AA e2 Lithium battery - Bulb: Lifetime Cree XRE LED - Runtime: 2. 5 hrs. At max brightness - Size: 4. 33 inch x 1. 12 inch - Weight: 2. 93 oz (with battery) - Machined, aircraft-grade aluminum alloy casing - Push button tail switch - Heavy duty metal clip - Engineered elastomer grip
*  2 pck. of Energizer_® Ultimate Lithium Batteries
For the countless electronic gadgets that you can’t live without, get the latest lithium battery technology that’s proven to be the world’s longest lasting AA and AAA batteries in high-tech devices.
Other things you should know:

• Last up to 8x longer in digital cameras (versus Energizer_® MAX^®.  results vary by camera.)
• Weigh 1/3 less than standard alkaline batteries
• Perform in extreme temperatures from -40°F to 140°F
• 15 year storage life
• Leak resistant construction

*  Canon Deluxe 200 Tripod

• Maximum height of 59.3 inches
• Ideal for medium-sized 35mm cameras, with up to a 75-300mm telephoto zoom lens attached
• 3-way panhead with quick release
• Built-in bubble level to even shots
• Flip locks for quick stability

Win it:  Mandatory Entry!

To enter this giveaway please visit the National Geographic website and vote for your favorite photo(s), then come back to this post and tell me which photo(s) was your favorite!  This is mandatory and must be completed before any additional entries are allowed! 

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This giveaway ends on September 28, 2010 at 11:59 PM EST.  One winner will be chosen via Random.org and announced in a separate winner’s post.  Winner will have 48 hours to contact me and claim their prize; failure to do so will result in winner forfeiting his prize and me choosing a new winner.