I too lack the skills for creating an avatar, but there are usually a few talented folks offering their services.

I've been lucky the past few years, WVA - here are the bucks I've entered in previous HNI contests (plus one ineligible):
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2004, 8ptr:


2006, 10ptr:


2007, 10ptr:


2007, 9ptr (#2 buck, so ineligible for the contest):