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The Canadian Arachnologist Image Competition

- A unique image competition for all kids at heart -

Breaking News!!

Because of family and job constraints, the 2007 competition for the 2008 calendar unfortunately cannot be held. However, every attempt will be made to conduct the competition October 2008.
- David Shorthouse (October 1, 2007)

  Every year, a public upload event takes place for top arachnid images. Winners are chosen via online public vote and are featured in a stunning, high quality, 11" X 17" wall calendar. The photographer of the highest rated image receives a free calendar and two runner-ups choose a month on which they would like their image to appear. This competition is very popular and attracts arachnid enthusiasts all over the world.

Rules

  1. Maximum 3 submitted images per competitor
  2. Top 13 winning images must all be different arachnid species
    • A lower ranking duplicate species will be bumped out and remaining images move up in rank until all 13 species are different

Past Calendars & Winning Images

2007
2006


The 2007 Calendar

- Sold out December 29, 2006 -

2007 Canadian Arachnologist Calendar  2007 Canadian Arachnologist Calendar

  • 11" X 17" folding wall calendar
  • Full 8 1/2" X 11" images
  • 100 lb gloss & matte paper
  • Captions with arachnid details
  • International arachnid proverbs
  • Photographer credit & equipment
"Martin and I received our calendar today... all I can say is WOW! It is stunning! No spider lover should be without this hanging on his or her wall in 2007!" - Arachnoboards member

"I have recieved my copy of this calendar and the images are outstanding and printed on high quality glossy paper. It is a very good production and will help out arachnid research etc. I encourage everyone to order a copy and help support this excellent project." - American Tarantula Society Headquarters member

See the October 18, 2006 article in the: