Photo of the month

[chessmanmark]

We'd like to try something new, a photo of the month contest. Let's play it by ear and see how it goes. If it goes well it could be a regular feature on the board. For this first installment the theme is "softies". If you have a picture of a soft coral that you would like to share please post it in this thread. I'm sure we have some spectacular looking corals out there. Post your best shots and we'll vote for the winner at the end of the month.

[pnut]

I think this is a great idea! Come on every one....lets see your best shots!!!!!!!!

Remember the theme is "softies"

[pnut]

I figured I would get it started.......
Not the best but what the heck...:) Here's a shot of one of my Colty's

[GSELLERS1245]

ok a little inspiration
http://www.reeflounge.net/gallery/d/2439-1/Glenn_s+Pictures+127.jpg

[chessmanmark]

Glen, can you pick one to submit for the contest?

[Mike O'Brien]

I'll post a pic as well, but guy's, we are not eligable to win.

C'mon member's let's get those pic's in.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y157/Mike0101/DSCF0015.jpg

[phistio]

another for inspiration...

Ricordea floridana
http://www.reeflounge.net/gallery/d/166-2/Rfloridana.jpg

come on members!!! we have prizes waiting to be shipped to the winner!

[kiknchikn]

This is a great idea! I can't wait until I have some corals worth showing. I'm assuming its ok to take pics of stuff in other people's tanks, as long as you took the pic not someone else, right?

Also, not to be a pessimist and think so negatively of the human race, but any thoughts on how we can keep cheaters from simply finding and submitting a beautiful pic from some obscure website? Just a thought, but maybe you should require the shots to have a piece of paper with the member's screen name on it, for authenticity.

[phistio]

rather than take awy from the integrity of the image...i'd rather ask that original photos be uploaded on www.reeflounge.net/gallery and linked from there. if the photos have been post processed, that's fine. so long as the original is uploaded to rl.net with the original file info. that way we can assure that the file has been personally taken, as it lists the camera and phot properties.

example:

http://www.xboxclansynergy.com/gallery/POTM-example.jpg

does that sound fair?

[kiknchikn]

Sure that sounds better than my idea, since a name on a piece of paper won't do too well in water and it'll be out of focus otherwise =P

as the original is uploaded to rl.net with the original file info
I'm OK with that as long as the gallery accepts huge files. My camera's macro mode takes photos up to 4 megs in jpg format lol...

[phistio]

it can be uploaded as a thumbnail only, but still will have the camera properties.

i meant to quote you kikn...didn't mean to edit your post, my bad.

[kiknchikn]

Oh OK, that makes sense. Again, I think this is a great idea. I look forward to trying my hand at photography.

Feel free to edit my posts all you want Phistio as long as you make them better ;)

[Byeager14]

getting some star polyps tomarrow so i'll be sure to get some pics to u guys

[chessmanmark]

Here's my "inspirational" photo. I'm looking forward to a variety of member's photos.
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y65/chessmanmark/1-07-06001.jpg

[GSELLERS1245]

Where is everyone's photos? Whats the hold up. Cmon upload the pics to www.reeflounge.net lets got those pics posted.

[elvictre]

OK I'm not really a great photographer but here is one.

The first time I actually saw the eggs in a great spot to catch a pic.

Vic

http://www.reeflounge.net/gallery/d/2628-1/IMG_3324.jpg

[chessmanmark]

Nice pic, however this month's theme is soft corals. Hold onto that one for another month. Do you have any soft coral pictures for this month's contest?

[pnut]

Nice shot Vic but, this months theme is Softies.

Come on everyone....lets see those shots. I know there are some incredible pics out there and we(mods) have posted a few "inspirational" pics, so lets see what you got!

[elvictre]

LOL. I guess I should stop reading the title and then jumping to the end. I'll take a softy pic later.

[chicletmyclowngoby]

hey ive been on vacation,i was at the EAGLES game but is it too late to enter? n chikin ill shoot u a pm!

[chessmanmark]

You have until the end of the month to submit pictures for this month's contest.

[chicletmyclowngoby]

Well here it is, a florida ricordia, Titled "The Split"

http://aycu16.webshots.com/image/4575/2002173160020277195_th.jpg (http://allyoucanupload.webshots.com/v/2002173160020277195)

did i do it right? also what are the prizes?

[pnut]

Yes you did it right.

[GSELLERS1245]

Another inspiration
http://k43.pbase.com/o4/35/576935/1/53554035.46442598.flatthing1.jpg

[chicletmyclowngoby]

can i switch my pic? to this?

http://aycu16.webshots.com/image/3135/2003039530405569759_th.jpg (http://allyoucanupload.webshots.com/v/2003039530405569759)

[GSELLERS1245]

Pick only one pic, is the second pic your decision for the entry?

[chicletmyclowngoby]

mmm, can u pik 4 me? cant decide lol

[phistio]

your first pic would fit the theme. the theme is Soft Corals.


also what are the prizes?

this month's prize is Reef Bugs (http://www.marcweissaquariumproducts.com/reef_bugs.htm)

http://i22.ebayimg.com/02/i/08/32/e7/fa_1.JPG

i'll start an offical "September~ SOFT CORAL~ Photo Entries" thread.

[chicletmyclowngoby]

ok my first is the pic!! sorry

[Clarki Clownfish]

Here is mine :)

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h42/PerculaClown/P1020718.jpg

[aejeffor]

Shot of a huge hairy mushroom I have (approx 5" wide)

http://www.reeflounge.net/gallery/d/2646-2/hairymushmacro.JPG

[PSES530]

Here is my starburst polyp.

http://www.reeflounge.net/gallery/d/2677-2/100_0248.jpg

[GSELLERS1245]

Looks good:) Keep em coming!!!

[pnut]

Now we're getting the "picture"....................hahahahahaha

[GSELLERS1245]

Nice One Pat.....haha :)

[lwhite2]

Ill participate but I think Im out of my league. Love those photos guys! Hope to see many more!

[pnut]

You are right up there with all of the others. Nice looking polyps!!!!

[Seros]

http://www.reeflounge.net/gallery/d/2696-2/100_1050_00.jpg


still a fairly new tank but this is my latest addition enjoy

[pnut]

Very Nice

[kiknchikn]

Here is my entry, I hope it isn't too late. This is the first coral I ever bought.

http://mikesreef.com/images/critters/Purchase9.jpg (http://mikesreef.com/images/critters/Purchase9.jpg)

Reef Lounge Gallery Image (http://www.reeflounge.net/gallery/v/kiknchikn/PICT0197.JPG.html)

[aejeffor]

i never got my "prize" ive since moved. If it is still on the way, let me know.

thanks

E

[cain129]

My Xeniahttp://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r91/cain129/DSC00229-1.jpg

[GSELLERS1245]

cain, this topic is closed
keep watching as we will have more in the futre

[solitar]

Here is a couple I took I been learning how to use my digital

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p114/solitar/GSPDaysm.jpg
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p114/solitar/HairyMushroomsm.jpg
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p114/solitar/BTAsm.jpg

Solitar

[smartdog126]

i never got my "prize" ive since moved. If it is still on the way, let me know.

thanks

E

lol... :)