dodolah: I copied your post to another thread. This thread is for discussing the current contest.

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Having a hard time deciding on your favorite?

Slideshow: Click to view slideshow

Comparing the original size of each image can also help and is recommended.

how do you upload photos for the contest? or do you just pick ones that are already in the members galleries?

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1 male veiled named john street,

Members must upload their own photo into the contest during the entry phase. We are currently in the voting phase. Usually entries are accepted in the first half of the month and voting takes place during the second half.

Reminder: Today is the last day to vote in the January contest.

The Results

1st place: FL Chams
Species: Bradypodion fischeri multituberculatum
Common: Standard Fischer's Chameleon
Sex: unknown
Age: 1 week



2nd place: Puritania
Species: Chamaeleo Chamaeleo calyptratus
Common: Veiled Chameleon
Sex: female
Age: 2 weeks



3rd place: Arjan
Species: Furcifer minor
Common: Lesser Chameleon
Sex: male
Age: unknown



If you are not familiar with how the contest works, please review the contest rules.


open member vote
The top ranked photos from the open member voting received the following points:
photo 07 => 5 pts (FL Chams)
photo 06 => 3 pts (Puritania)
photo 02 => 1 pts (Cameochams)


judge rankings
We had three judges this month: Vertex, Kent67, and Heika
The judges, in no specific order, gave the following rankings:

judge1:
photo 06 => 3 pts (Puritania)
photo 01 => 2 pts (Doodleh)
photo 05 => 1 pts (NYChameleon)

judge2:
photo 03 => 3 pts (Arjan)
photo 02 => 2 pts (Cameochams)
photo 01 => 1 pts (Doodleh)

judge3:
photo 07 => 3 pts (FL Chams)
photo 03 => 2 pts (Arjan)
photo 01 => 1 pts (Doodleh)


point totals
photo 07 - FL Chams: 8 pts
photo 06 - Puritania: 6 pts
photo 03 - Arjan: 5 pts
photo 01 - Doodleh: 4 pts
photo 02 - Cameochams: 3 pts
photo 05 - NYChameleon: 1 pts


All photos were excellent. Thanks to everyone who participated. There is always room for improvement, so if anyone has a suggestion please create a new thread in the photo contest or feedback forums. If you prefer to remain anonymous you can send me an email.


Medals have been awarded.
Congratulations to the winners