August '10 Photo Contest

[Brad]

Chameleon Photo Contest
August 2010
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5 Year Photo Contest Anniversary
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Additional Prizes


Win A Gift Certificate To: ... you choose










































1st place: $50 gift certificate
The winner of this contest may choose a gift certificate to one of the companies listed above. This should give the winner a nice choice of where to use their gift certificate. The certificate can not be split up and used at multiple places.

2nd place: $50 gift certificate to Mistking

3rd place: $25 gift certificate to TikiTiki Reptiles


How to enter the contest:
contest entry deadline: August 17, 2010

• To submit your photo, click here.
• Fill out the form and click submit.
• You are welcome to change your submitted image anytime before the submission deadline.

Rules:
Please view the contest rules before submitting a photo. Click here to access the contest rules. The contest rules have recently been updated.


dates
entry deadline: August 17
voting: August 18 - August 31
contest results will be announced on September 2 2010


Note:
Please review the contest rules. The photo entry period will be extended if a minimum of 10 valid entries have not been received.


The Chameleon Forums reserves the right to modify these rules at any time. Please check this thread often if you are participating in the contest. Feel free to reply to this thread with questions if you have them.

 

[Brad]

Prizes

1st Place: $50 gift certificate to any sponsor.

2nd Place: $50 gift certificate to Mist King.

3rd Place: $25 gift certificate to TikiTiki Reptiles.

 

[PedroANDAshley]

So im confused about the rules.

# Ratio: [smaller side / larger side]
# Minimum Ratio: Horizontal photo >= .56, Vertical photo >= .65

How do I find these two things out?

 

[chamtrainer]

If you win second or third place can you enter the contest next month. Can you enter it with the same chameleon?

 

[Monkeykungphu]

If you win second or third place can you enter the contest next month. Can you enter it with the same chameleon?

Ambitious are we?



Good luck, you have a beauty for sure!!

 

[Brad]

If you win second or third place can you enter the contest next month. Can you enter it with the same chameleon?

Contest prize winners must sit out from the following contest.

 

[Brad]

Today is the last day to enter the August photo contest.

 

[Brad]

slideshow

Having a hard time deciding on your favorite?

Slideshow: Click to view slideshow

Comparing the original size of each image can help and is recommended. Photos should not only be judged by the chameleon displayed, but also on composition and image quality.

 

[summoner12]

Just checking.

Contest prize winners must sit out from the following contest.

So in other words... last month, Stefan won a prize (first place), so he has to sit out. But, the second and third placing contestants can enter this month because they didn't win a prize (other than the neat ribbon)?

But this month since all three finalist win prizes, next month they will have to sit out?

 

[Matt1851]

arg i hate how everyone who makes it has like the best camera

 

[PedroANDAshley]

LOL not true
I have a 300 dollar camera from my cousin
and I still didnt get on I just SUCK

 

[sandrachameleon]

arg i hate how everyone who makes it has like the best camera

well, it is a photography contest, so having a decent camera and knowing how to use it would naturally be helpful.

 

[Miss Lily]

My camera cost under £100. It takes better close-ups than general scenes. Took a lot of practising with the different settings though!

Congrats to all entries through to voting!

 

[summoner12]

I think Sandra makes a good point when she says 'knowing how to use it'. You can have all gear in the world... but it doesn't mean you'll get a good photo.

 

[Matt1851]

well i know my camera top to bottom but its still not as good as half these photos i see :\

 

[Brad]

With the number of entries we receive, photo quality is very important. This is especially true for the initial entry reduction phase. The best tools one can use in this contest are their own eyes. While an expensive high end camera can offer more power to an experienced photographer, they are no guarantee of capturing a good photo. Photography is more art than science. If you are not familiar with the terms below, I recommend google.

Photographic composition

image size and resolution

image pixelation

image artifacts


If anyone would like more information on how their entry was graded send me a pm.

 

[ruru]

all i have is the camera on my phone ....everybody knows they suck LOL
but i love taking pictures!!!! il have to find a good camera just so i can make it to the contest lol

 

[Mr Gahn]

soo how do we vote?
i read through everything and couldn't find a submit vote link.

 

[summoner12]

soo how do we vote?
i read through everything and couldn't find a submit vote link.

You need to be a full on member in order to vote. Currently you are a junior member.

 

[Mr Gahn]

I should have known it was a newbie issue. Sorry, thanks for your help. any clue on how many posts it takes or where I can find that info?