Sherbertsmysunshine
Chameleon Enthusiast
I'm on chameleon-sitting duty!
January 2024 Photo Contest
- Thread starter Brad
- Start date
Please make sure you are reading the rules of the photo contest. Multiple members submitted more than one photo. You are only allowed to enter one photo.
There are additional rules for this contest that are not being followed for example...
You must own the full copyright to the photo.
The photo must show good husbandry.
The photo must be sharp and in focus.
Here is the list of rules for the photo contest. https://www.chameleonforums.com/threads/photo-contest-rules.102/
There are additional rules for this contest that are not being followed for example...
You must own the full copyright to the photo.
The photo must show good husbandry.
The photo must be sharp and in focus.
Here is the list of rules for the photo contest. https://www.chameleonforums.com/threads/photo-contest-rules.102/
We received a lot of great entries this month. There are some very talented photographers within the community! Unfortunately, the number of photos exceeded our limit for voting. A limit is used to ensure the contest is manageable and to improve the voting experience for members. When the entry count exceeds the voting limit then a reduction phase is implemented. During the reduction phase criteria is used to grade and remove photos from the group until the limit is reached. The criteria used focuses on elements of photography and not the chameleon itself. Some of the photo elements reviewed include background and composition. Also, the reduction phase looks for photos that would be most appropriate for our annual calendar.
The voting limit is currently set to 50% of the previous month's voter count. This year we plan to decrease that number down to as much as 20%. We don't want to reduce participation or discourage members from entering photos. In fact, I'd love to see an increase in participation. Our goal is to improve the voting experience. Asking members to carefully review 20 photos before voting is a lot and some simply don't have the time to do it properly every month. As always we welcome feedback and suggestions on how to improve the contest.
The voting limit is currently set to 50% of the previous month's voter count. This year we plan to decrease that number down to as much as 20%. We don't want to reduce participation or discourage members from entering photos. In fact, I'd love to see an increase in participation. Our goal is to improve the voting experience. Asking members to carefully review 20 photos before voting is a lot and some simply don't have the time to do it properly every month. As always we welcome feedback and suggestions on how to improve the contest.
MissSkittles
Chameleon Enthusiast
Another month of some beauties! 
Ghostbirb
Chameleon Enthusiast
Yep! There are such good photos! How can we choose one???? 43 degrees and cloudy over here too
Sherbertsmysunshine
Chameleon Enthusiast
The Results
1st place: Action Jackson
Species: Furcifer willsii
Common: Wills’ Chameleon
Sex:
Age:
2nd place: dynastesgrantii
Species: Calumma parsonii
Common: Parson's Chameleon
Sex: Female
Age:
3rd place: Ghostbirb
Species: Chamaeleo calyptratus
Common: Veiled Chameleon
Sex: Female
Age:
3rd place: Kris Chams
Species: Chamaeleo calyptratus
Common: Veiled Chameleon
Sex: Male
Age:
3rd place: SteveH
Species: Culumma brevicorne
Common: Short-horned Chameleon
Sex: Female
Age:
If you are not familiar with how the contest works then please review the contest rules.
open member vote
The top ranked photos from the open member voting received the following points:
photo 17 => 5 pts (Action Jackson)
photo 04 => 3 pts (dynastesgrantii)
photo 02 => 1 pts (Ghostbirb)
photo 11 => 1 pts (Kris Chams)
photo 15 => 1 pts (SteveH)
judge rankings
There were no judges for the January 2024 contest.
Note
Thank you to everyone that participated!
Another great contest. We had a tie this month for 2nd place. If anyone has a suggestion on how to improve the contest please create a new thread in the photo contest or feedback forum. If you prefer to remain anonymous you're welcome to send me an email or private message.
Medals have been awarded.
Congratulations to the winners
1st place: Action Jackson
Species: Furcifer willsii
Common: Wills’ Chameleon
Sex:
Age:
2nd place: dynastesgrantii
Species: Calumma parsonii
Common: Parson's Chameleon
Sex: Female
Age:
3rd place: Ghostbirb
Species: Chamaeleo calyptratus
Common: Veiled Chameleon
Sex: Female
Age:
3rd place: Kris Chams
Species: Chamaeleo calyptratus
Common: Veiled Chameleon
Sex: Male
Age:
3rd place: SteveH
Species: Culumma brevicorne
Common: Short-horned Chameleon
Sex: Female
Age:
If you are not familiar with how the contest works then please review the contest rules.
open member vote
The top ranked photos from the open member voting received the following points:
photo 17 => 5 pts (Action Jackson)
photo 04 => 3 pts (dynastesgrantii)
photo 02 => 1 pts (Ghostbirb)
photo 11 => 1 pts (Kris Chams)
photo 15 => 1 pts (SteveH)
judge rankings
There were no judges for the January 2024 contest.
Note
Thank you to everyone that participated!
Another great contest. We had a tie this month for 2nd place. If anyone has a suggestion on how to improve the contest please create a new thread in the photo contest or feedback forum. If you prefer to remain anonymous you're welcome to send me an email or private message.
Medals have been awarded.
Congratulations to the winners
MissSkittles
Chameleon Enthusiast
Congrats winners! 
Sherbertsmysunshine
Chameleon Enthusiast
Congrats winners! Beautiful pictures for sure!
