June '09 Photo Contest

[Brad]

We received over 50 entries this month and the average quality was excellent. Only 15 final slots were available and unfortunately some great photos did not make it. Whether your photo made it to the public vote or not, you are welcome to request more details on how your photo was graded - send me a pm or create a thread.

 

[Brad]

slideshow

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.

 

[SliK JiM]

Whoop! I made it! Come on, Dante!

 

[Silverdusk]

Socrates made the cut! Go blue boy!

 

[reptimom]

Go Guido! You handsome Oustalet you!!

 

[Miss Lily]

Yippee! Amy/Amos made it through to voting on her first entry! Still unsure what sex s/he is though!

 

[Sancho]

Yay! Witchys picture made it! Awesome news after just hearing my grandfather passed away this morning. So I'll be away for a week or so

 

[Fearaffect]

Yay! Witchys picture made it! Awesome news after just hearing my grandfather passed away this morning. So I'll be away for a week or so

Sorry to hear that man. My grandma is on her last leg right now.....on morphine and suffering from dementia and doesnt know who we are 99% of the time......Hospice doesnt think she'll make it past the month.......

 

[Cainschams]

Yeah I would of never submitted my female veiled if I knew this many less common species were in the contest. The less common ones always win no matter how bad the picture is.

Are you guys serious I have seen quite a few contests with beautiful pictures of less common species in them and they dont win.

I do agree there are a lot of great pics and some real nice species. I didnt even vote for myself. Mrs. goetzei three got my vote

 

[bigcappa]

Alright my PIC made it, everyone vote for Leonidas, he is a crazy baby veiled

 

[Sancho]

Sorry to hear that man. My grandma is on her last leg right now.....on morphine and suffering from dementia and doesnt know who we are 99% of the time......Hospice doesnt think she'll make it past the month.......

Thanks Fear! It's been a rough time for me.

 

[cushcameleon]

I have Cush entered in this contest. This is my very first submission. Votes are very much appreciated!

 

[blackbetty]

Anyone wanna buy my vote? I take Paypal!

 

[Sancho]

Anyone wanna buy my vote? I take Paypal!

I got a $1

 

[merumontanus]

Mrs. goetzei three got my vote

Yep, the "UB" gets mine, too. Great photo! Not just a great species...

Fabián

 

[Chamgirl]

There were five awesome photos IMO and it took me a while to decide on a favourite! Trace got my vote in the end with her gorgeous female!

 

[blackbetty]

i got a $1

sold!:d:d:d:d

 

[Jevin]

Trace's photo reminds me of Kermit the frog in some strange way

 

[Brad]

The Results

The Results​

1st place: Trace
Species: Chamaeleo goetzei
Common: Goetze´s Chameleon
Sex: female
Age: 3 years



2nd place: redtom123
Species: Calumma parsonii
Common: Parson's Chameleon
Sex: male
Age: -



3rd place: lbesok
Species: Furcifer pardalis
Common: Panther Chameleon
Sex: male
Age: wc



If you are not familiar with how the contest works, please review the [THREAD=102]contest rules[/THREAD].


open member vote
The top ranked photos from the open member voting received the following points:
photo 15 => 5 pts (Trace)
photo 12 => 3 pts (redtom123)
photo 07 => 1 pts (lbesok)


judge rankings
We had three judges this month: Brad, Summoner12, and Fidel.
The judges, in no specific order, gave the following rankings:

judge1:
photo 12 => 3 pts (redtom123)
photo 15 => 2 pts (Trace)
photo 07 => 1 pts (lbesok)

judge2:
photo 07 => 3 pts (lbesok)
photo 15 => 2 pts (Trace)
photo 12 => 1 pts (redtom123)

judge3:
photo 14 => 3 pts (Miss Lily)
photo 12 => 2 pts (redtom123)
photo 04 => 1 pts (silverdusk)


point totals
photo 15 - Trace: 9 pts
photo 12 - redtom123: 9 pts
photo 07 - lbesok: 5 pts
photo 07 - Miss Lily: 3 pts
photo 04 - silverdusk: 1 pts



Another great contest! We had a tie this month and according to the contest rules the public vote determined the ultimate winner. Thanks goes out to the judges and everyone who participated. The contest always has 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 or private message.

Medals have been awarded.
Congratulations to the winners

 

[Sancho]

Congrats everyone! I'll stop taking pictures now LOL.