May 2016 Photo Contest

[Brad]

Chameleon Photo Contest
May 2016

view entries​

Win A Gift Certificate To: ... you choose

Chameleons Only
FL Chams
Mist King
Tortoise Supply
Great Lakes Hornworm
LLL Reptile
Ship Your Reptiles
Mulberry Farms
DIY Cages
Eco Zone Vivarium
Pangea Reptile
Josh's Frogs
Chameleon Paradise
Light Your Reptiles
Dr. O's Tie Dyed Chameleons
Coastal Silkworms
Dubia Roaches
Dragon Strand
Panther Company
Canvas Chameleons
Jungle Hobbies
Ghann's Cricket Farm
Chameleons International
Chameleons Northwest
Mantis Place



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.


How to enter the contest:
contest entry deadline: May 17, 2016

• To enter the contest click here and look for the Add Media button.
• You are welcome to change your submitted image anytime before the entry deadline.

Rules:
Please view the contest rules before submitting a photo. Click here to access the contest rules.


dates
entry deadline: May 17
voting: May 18 - May 31
contest results will be announced on June 2 2016


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


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.

 

[jcarlsen]

When I get to the add media, I can pick site category/photo contest, but there's no upload or add button beyond that. I've tried this in two browsers.

 

[Roger.bowen]

When I get to the add media, I can pick site category/photo contest, but there's no upload or add button beyond that. I've tried this in two browsers.

I have the same problem

 

[Brad]

When I get to the add media, I can pick site category/photo contest, but there's no upload or add button beyond that. I've tried this in two browsers.

Ooops. That has now been fixed.

 

[jcarlsen]

Ooops. That has now been fixed.

Thanks! Got my pic uploaded no problem

 

[Brad]

Tuesday is the last day to enter the May 2016 photo contest.

 

[OldChamKeeper]

I tired o add a photo, but when I clicked on add media it didn't take me back to 2016 May...crud

 

[Brad]

We received many excellent entries this month. A big thanks to everyone that participated! Unfortunately, there are a limited number of slots available for voting and some really great photos did not make it to the final round. If anyone would like to know how their entry could have ranked higher please send me a private message.

Last month I promised to try and post some helpful information on how we generally rank photo contest entries. I did not get around to it but will do so this weekend.

View Entries: Photo Contest

 

[Courts_spyro]

How are the photos selected? I believe mine were equally as impressive as the ones able to win.

 

[Brad]

How are the photos selected? I believe mine were equally as impressive as the ones able to win.

I grade them all and try to stay as consistent as possible. It's not easy and it takes time. Your photo would have scored higher if the cage was not so visible and if your chameleon was looking at the camera. You might also want to consider a photo outdoors where you can benefit from natural sunlight.

 

[Courts_spyro]

Okay I understand. Thank you!

 

[Lathis]

As always, it was a tough pick for me this month! Members here have such beautiful chameleons

 

[Brad]

Today is the last day to vote in May 2016 Photo Contest

 

[Brad]

The Results​

1st place: NHenn
Species: Trioceros hoehnelii
Common: Helmeted Chameleon
Sex: Male
Age:



2nd place: distortionz
Species: Furcifer pardalis
Common: Panther Chameleon
Sex: Male
Age:



2nd place: CANDYMAN
Species: Trioceros jacksonii
Common: Jackson's Chameleon
Sex: Male
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 08 => 5 pts (NHenn)
photo 04 => 3 pts (distortionz)
photo 03 => 1 pts (CANDYMAN)



judge rankings
There were no judges for the May 2016 contest.



There were many great photos and I would like to thank everyone for participating. If anyone has a suggestion on how to improve the contest please create a new thread in the photo contest or feedback forums; if you prefer to remain anonymous you are welcome to send me an email or private message.

Medals have been awarded.
Congratulations to the winners

 

[jannb]

Congrats to all the winners!

Great first place picture Nick of a gorgeous little chameleon.

 

[NHenn]

Congrats to all the winners!

Great first place picture Nick of a gorgeous little chameleon.

Thank you Jann!

 

[DaChameleonKing]

Thank you Jann!

Congrats! When I saw that photo I went straight to your site and when I saw they were sold out I got soo sad.

 

[Fiona's Mom]

Congratulations everyone!

 

[Calval24]

Just a suggestion, I think that sponsors should not be allowed to enter or should have their own section for contests. Of course their chams will look the best have the best colors etc. also the rules say have a natural background. Love the Cham and photo for this month but it doesn't seem very natural. Idk just some thoughts. Hope no one gets upset.

 

[DaChameleonKing]

Just a suggestion, I think that sponsors should not be allowed to enter or should have their own section for contests. Of course their chams will look the best have the best colors etc. also the rules say have a natural background. Love the Cham and photo for this month but it doesn't seem very natural. Idk just some thoughts. Hope no one gets upset.

Well The Photo contest is for all members and they are a member so I think that they should have all the same rights normal members have. Not trying to argue, I'm just stating my opinion