MR 2009 Calendar (Fish)

Chiefmcfuz · 03-23-2008, 08:35 PM

The Rules:

1. Twelve digital photos will be selected for the 2009 Manhattan Reefs Desk Calendar.

2. Three winning photos from each of the following categories will be selected by our judges:
Corals
Fish
Inverts
Macros

3. For inclusion in this photo contest, photos entries must be submitted in digital format

4. Pictures should be taken with a 4 mega pixel or better camera, set to its highest quality, with little to no cropping to produce an 11” x 8.5” print. 300 DPI is ideal (3300 x 2550 pixels), however a digital photo at 200 DPI or above (2200 x 1700 pixels) is acceptable.

5. All Pictures must be in JPG format. Landscape format, in color.

6. Pictures are permitted to have minor digital enhancements for cropping, filters and corrections but images that have been judged to be significantly altered will be disqualified. Photo history must be left unlocked and visible to judges. No borders, frames, tag lines, signatures, watermarks copyright notices or dates will be allowed on the images.

7. Please when submitting photos make sure that photo is in one category only. For example if you take a Macro of a fish you can submit it to only one category so choose either fish or macro.
Members may submit up to 4 images per category.

8. Photographers retain copyright to their photographs but by entering into the contest authorize Manhattan reefs to use and print the submitted photos if said photo is selected as a winner.

9. The contest judges will base their decisions on the following qualities: image quality, impact, creativity, lighting, composition and originality.

10. Only one picture per contestant will be selected.

11. Entries that fail to comply with these contest rules will be disqualified.

12. The decisions of the Manhattan Reefs Contest Committee will be final in the case of a dispute, interpretation or any other circumstance requiring a decision related to this contest. Contest closes 11:59 PM June 30, 2008.

Submit pictures of fish here.

House of Laughter · 03-23-2008, 09:57 PM

First submission

Fish

- I have the original photo if editing is necessary

House

wxl14 · 03-23-2008, 10:00 PM

Do they have to be of a tank or can they be of fish in the wild?

House of Laughter · 03-23-2008, 10:01 PM

I believe they have to be pictures taken by you -

House

wxl14 · 03-23-2008, 10:04 PM

I have some dive pictures that I take of some fish and corals. Can I submit those?

MOIDOL · 03-23-2008, 11:48 PM

stop looking at my eyes...lol

masterswimmer · 03-23-2008, 11:51 PM

Damn, you guys are setting the bar high for us point and shoot crowd

swimmer

ellebelle · 03-24-2008, 12:02 AM

Aquatic Express · 03-24-2008, 12:06 AM

watchman

zahner · 03-24-2008, 12:45 AM

reformat

03-23-2008, 08:35 PM	#1
Chiefmcfuz Big Nosed Lazy Reef Dummy Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Westchester, NY Posts: 10,310 Reefer Ratings: (21)	MR 2009 Calendar (Fish) The Rules: 1. Twelve digital photos will be selected for the 2009 Manhattan Reefs Desk Calendar. 2. Three winning photos from each of the following categories will be selected by our judges: Corals Fish Inverts Macros 3. For inclusion in this photo contest, photos entries must be submitted in digital format 4. Pictures should be taken with a 4 mega pixel or better camera, set to its highest quality, with little to no cropping to produce an 11” x 8.5” print. 300 DPI is ideal (3300 x 2550 pixels), however a digital photo at 200 DPI or above (2200 x 1700 pixels) is acceptable. 5. All Pictures must be in JPG format. Landscape format, in color. 6. Pictures are permitted to have minor digital enhancements for cropping, filters and corrections but images that have been judged to be significantly altered will be disqualified. Photo history must be left unlocked and visible to judges. No borders, frames, tag lines, signatures, watermarks copyright notices or dates will be allowed on the images. 7. Please when submitting photos make sure that photo is in one category only. For example if you take a Macro of a fish you can submit it to only one category so choose either fish or macro. Members may submit up to 4 images per category. 8. Photographers retain copyright to their photographs but by entering into the contest authorize Manhattan reefs to use and print the submitted photos if said photo is selected as a winner. 9. The contest judges will base their decisions on the following qualities: image quality, impact, creativity, lighting, composition and originality. 10. Only one picture per contestant will be selected. 11. Entries that fail to comply with these contest rules will be disqualified. 12. The decisions of the Manhattan Reefs Contest Committee will be final in the case of a dispute, interpretation or any other circumstance requiring a decision related to this contest. Contest closes 11:59 PM June 30, 2008. Submit pictures of fish here. __________________ Brendan You know you are a parent when you're home alone and YOU are watching Sesame Street! Support MR Members, Vendors, and Sponsors! My reef tank 24 gallon Aquapod Last edited by Chiefmcfuz; 03-24-2008 at 01:31 AM.

03-23-2008, 09:57 PM	#2
House of Laughter One day at a time .. . . Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ossining, NY Posts: 9,942 Reefer Ratings: (121)	First submission Fish - I have the original photo if editing is necessary House Attached Thumbnails __________________ House of Fish (914) 424-0366 www.saltwatercritters.com Serving all your saltwater critter and reef needs

03-23-2008, 10:01 PM	#4
House of Laughter One day at a time .. . . Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ossining, NY Posts: 9,942 Reefer Ratings: (121)	I believe they have to be pictures taken by you - House __________________ House of Fish (914) 424-0366 www.saltwatercritters.com Serving all your saltwater critter and reef needs

03-23-2008, 11:48 PM	#6
MOIDOL Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: BROOKLYN NY Posts: 1,065 Reefer Ratings: (75)	stop looking at my eyes...lol Attached Thumbnails __________________ experience is everything

03-23-2008, 11:51 PM	#7
masterswimmer Master Vendor Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Orange County Posts: 8,492 Reefer Ratings: (82)	Damn, you guys are setting the bar high for us point and shoot crowd swimmer __________________ House of Fish (845) 610-3114 www.saltwatercritters.com Serving all your saltwater critter and reef needs

03-23-2008, 10:00 PM	#3
wxl14 Wexel Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Fairfield NJ Posts: 632 Reefer Ratings: (0)	Do they have to be of a tank or can they be of fish in the wild?

03-23-2008, 10:04 PM	#5
wxl14 Wexel Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Fairfield NJ Posts: 632 Reefer Ratings: (0)	I have some dive pictures that I take of some fish and corals. Can I submit those?

03-24-2008, 12:02 AM	#8
ellebelle Lissa Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Upper East Side Posts: 1,725 Reefer Ratings: (15)	__________________ 40br Upgrade 29g Tank Log

03-24-2008, 12:06 AM	#9
Aquatic Express Vendor Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ridgewood Posts: 1,583 Reefer Ratings: (38)	watchman Attached Thumbnails __________________ 10% off ALL corals for MR members! Aquatic Express Inc 451 Grandview Ave(Grandview and Himrod) Ridgewood, NY 11385 718-456-3020 www.aquaticexpress.com Mon-Tue 11am-8pm Wed-CLOSED Thurs-Fri 11am-8pm Sat 11am-7pm Sun 11am-6pm Need installations and maintenance service? We can also order any dry goods that you are looking for as well as specific corals or fish! If you have any questions, please e-mail us info@aquaticexpress.com

03-24-2008, 12:45 AM	#10
zahner Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: NYC - Upper West Side Posts: 961 Reefer Ratings: (9)	reformat Attached Thumbnails __________________ I'm bringing coralline back Last edited by zahner; 03-24-2008 at 06:27 PM.

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