Continue the photo contests? - Aquarium Advice

fishfreek · 10-25-2004, 12:24 PM

In the last few months its been like pulling teeth to get enteries for the [acronym:cae37f91d9="Saltwater"]SW[/acronym:cae37f91d9], and [acronym:cae37f91d9="Freshwater"]FW[/acronym:cae37f91d9] photo contests. The [acronym:cae37f91d9="Saltwater"]SW[/acronym:cae37f91d9] contest was to start yesterday and as of this point we have 1 entry.

What are we to do?

revhtree · 10-25-2004, 12:50 PM

Trust me, if I could shoot like you guys, I would have alot of entries.

I say keep it. I am going to try to get some more good pics, and start submitting some.

GrndHog · 10-25-2004, 12:57 PM

How do you submit a photo?

fishfreek · 10-25-2004, 01:00 PM

Reference the following post that is a sticky in the Show off/Photography forum.

http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=63

dustybrannum · 10-25-2004, 01:56 PM

Maybe the week before it starts post a reminder.

millipede · 10-25-2004, 04:00 PM

I agree that we should keep them. I wish more people entered. I love seeing those beautiful pictures. I have another idea to add... I was thinking maybe once a year we could have a best of the best contest. Maybe take all the winning photos and have a contest with them. Maybe the prize could be a larger number of kudos or an aquarium advice t-shirt or something... just an idea.

I'm still trying to get a single photo contest started at www.reptileadvice.com and can't seem to get enough people interested.

Like I said, I vote for keeping them but if someone out there knows why we have trouble getting people involved and/or what we can do to help it, please let us all know...

lmw80 · 10-25-2004, 04:06 PM

I agree we should keep them.

I think peope need to have more confidence in their photography skills. Doesn't matter how good your camera is - if the picture is good, it's going to be obvious no matter what camera you use.

Also, I am not sure if people are voting on quality or just which photo they like the most - as it's supposed to be which photo you like the most for whatever reason it is.

Please don't feel imtimidated and not submit a photo.

Menagerie · 10-25-2004, 05:25 PM

It's hard not to be intimidated!!

I like the idea of reminding people to get in their pics.

Sparky · 10-25-2004, 09:46 PM

Quote:

I was thinking maybe once a year we could have a best of the best contest. Maybe take all the winning photos and have a contest with them. Maybe the prize could be a larger number of kudos or an aquarium advice t-shirt or something... just an idea.

I'll buy the first shirt. This way it won't cost the site any money.

tims · 10-25-2004, 10:47 PM

this may sound stupid but where would i post my pictures for the [acronym:15ae3a38a7="Saltwater"]SW[/acronym:15ae3a38a7] contest?

10-25-2004, 12:24 PM	#1
fishfreek Aquarium Advice FINatic Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 971 Images: 82	Continue the photo contests? In the last few months its been like pulling teeth to get enteries for the [acronym:cae37f91d9="Saltwater"]SW[/acronym:cae37f91d9], and [acronym:cae37f91d9="Freshwater"]FW[/acronym:cae37f91d9] photo contests. The [acronym:cae37f91d9="Saltwater"]SW[/acronym:cae37f91d9] contest was to start yesterday and as of this point we have 1 entry. What are we to do? __________________ Remember dont tap the glass, your fish will think you're an idiot -Anonymous mother Check out our articles area. 30+ Aquatic articles for your enjoyment Are you in or around the Shenandoah Valley area? If so click here to join our regional forum. Looking for affordable web hosting? Look no more We have the answer Learn more about Coral Reef Conservation. Free photo hosting

10-25-2004, 12:50 PM	#2
revhtree Aquarium Advice Addict Community Admin Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Rossville. Ga Posts: 4,047 Images: 1	Trust me, if I could shoot like you guys, I would have alot of entries. I say keep it. I am going to try to get some more good pics, and start submitting some. __________________ Remember to Keep Christ First! 120G - Deltec AP601 Skimmer - Reefkeeper2 - Geo 618 - (2)Tunze 6100 - Tunze 6212 Wave Box - (2) 250w MH's w/VHO

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10-25-2004, 01:00 PM	#4
fishfreek Aquarium Advice FINatic Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 971 Images: 82	Reference the following post that is a sticky in the Show off/Photography forum. http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=63 __________________ Remember dont tap the glass, your fish will think you're an idiot -Anonymous mother Check out our articles area. 30+ Aquatic articles for your enjoyment Are you in or around the Shenandoah Valley area? If so click here to join our regional forum. Looking for affordable web hosting? Look no more We have the answer Learn more about Coral Reef Conservation. Free photo hosting

10-25-2004, 01:56 PM	#5
dustybrannum Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Sherman, texas-college in arlington,tx near Dallas Posts: 318 Images: 8	Maybe the week before it starts post a reminder. __________________ Dusty Brannum

10-25-2004, 04:00 PM	#6
millipede Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Arkansas Posts: 1,065	I agree that we should keep them. I wish more people entered. I love seeing those beautiful pictures. I have another idea to add... I was thinking maybe once a year we could have a best of the best contest. Maybe take all the winning photos and have a contest with them. Maybe the prize could be a larger number of kudos or an aquarium advice t-shirt or something... just an idea. I'm still trying to get a single photo contest started at www.reptileadvice.com and can't seem to get enough people interested. Like I said, I vote for keeping them but if someone out there knows why we have trouble getting people involved and/or what we can do to help it, please let us all know... __________________ Backyard Fellowship

10-25-2004, 04:06 PM	#7
lmw80 Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bristol, Pa Posts: 4,805 Images: 40	I agree we should keep them. I think peope need to have more confidence in their photography skills. Doesn't matter how good your camera is - if the picture is good, it's going to be obvious no matter what camera you use. Also, I am not sure if people are voting on quality or just which photo they like the most - as it's supposed to be which photo you like the most for whatever reason it is. Please don't feel imtimidated and not submit a photo. __________________ -Lori Join the Eastern PA/Greater Philadelphia Forum! Click here: http://www.aquariumadvice.com/groupcp.php?g=7825 Aquariums are like jello - there's always room for more.

10-25-2004, 05:25 PM	#8
Menagerie Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 11,266 Images: 77	It's hard not to be intimidated!! I like the idea of reminding people to get in their pics. __________________

10-25-2004, 10:47 PM	#10
tims Aquarium Advice Newbie Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: delaware Posts: 4	this may sound stupid but where would i post my pictures for the [acronym:15ae3a38a7="Saltwater"]SW[/acronym:15ae3a38a7] contest?

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