This has been true since the contest began, but is likely to change somewhat in the near future. There is a somewhat recent and related thread here: Photo Manipulation.

The Results

1st place: fastdsm29
Species: Chamaeleo Chamaeleo calyptratus
Common: Veiled Chameleon
Sex: male
Age: 2.5 months



2nd place: Trace
Species: Furcifer major
Common: Giant Carpet Chameleon
Sex: male
Age: 3 years



3rd place: lele
Species: Furcifer pardalis
Common: Panther Chameleon
Sex: male
Age: 1 year


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 05 => 5 pts (fastdsm29)
photo 11 => 3 pts (Trace)
photo 09 => 1 pts (lele)


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

judge1:
photo 10 => 3 pts (SSimsswiSS)
photo 05 => 2 pts (fastdsm29)
photo 11 => 1 pts (Trace)

judge2:
photo 11 => 3 pts (Trace)
photo 09 => 2 pts (lele)
photo 12 => 1 pts (westcoastchameleons)

judge3:
photo 05 => 3 pts (fastdsm29)
photo 11 => 2 pts (Trace)
photo 01 => 1 pts (jacksonguru1)


point totals
photo 05 - fastdsm29: 10 pts
photo 11 - Trace: 9 pts
photo 09 - lele: 3 pts
photo 10 - SSimsswiSS: 3 pts
photo 01 - jacksonguru1: 1 pts
photo 12 - westcoastchameleons: 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

A worthy winner! Beautiful photo