June 2008: (NEW) EA Photo Contest - TOP DOWN
 

Only the first 20 entrys will be used, so do not delay.Eentries will be accepted until June 25, 2008.

Post entries here, if you cannot post your picture please email it to me (sphelps@sasktel.net) and I will post it for you.

Good Luck!!

The winner will be determined by you, the voters, and the winner will receive an extra bonus this round.



Bonus Prize:

A custom made top down camera box!

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1.../camerabox.jpg

The winner can except the generic dimensions shown or have them changed to better meet the requirements of his or her camera.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...8/DSC_0001.jpg




Contest Rules are as follows:

1) You must follow the guidelines given for each contest

2) ALL members including vendors can enter, I just ask that the picture is from a personal or display tank, not store stock.

3) As long as YOU take the picture and it fits the guidelines you can enter it, I don’t care whose tank it’s from

4) First come, first serve up to 20. But do not hesitate to continue posting pictures if 20 were already posted.

5) Have Fun!


Example, took this a few minutes ago.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...8/DSC_0053.jpg
Title: In The Trees Down Under
Nikon D300, Sigma 150 Lens: A-F18, S-250, ISO 1200, WB-Auto-B3

What does EA stand for? :)

J

Whatever you want it to :biggrin:

but really what does it stand for when you put it in the title of your contest?

Excellence Awarded? ;)

Easy Assignment

Here are two I took with my Canon SD550 with a Canon WP-DC80 underwater housing. I had it in Underwater mode and in Macro with the flash locked off
other than that I don't know what A/S/ISO/WB was.

http://www.zld.ca/reef/IMG_00020.jpg

http://www.zld.ca/reef/potmjune01.jpg

Nice one Bill, thanks for the specs.

I just got a new Canon G9 and this is one of my first Top Down photos.

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u...s/IMG_0396.jpg

Did we figure out what EA stands for?

how do I get it so the pic is right there in the thread rather than a link to a pic?

I want a photo tube now! Those are some awesome photos!

Orange Montipora - Nikon D40

Here ya go :)

http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/att...9&d=1213199264

I see Der_Iron_Chef already did it for you but for future reference all you need to do is place these around you picture's uploaded location "[IMG]www.yourpicturelink.com[/IMG]"
You can also click on the insert image button in the message tools as well.
If all else fails you're welcome to email pics to me and I'll post them for you.


Also very nice picture, do you remember the settings you used with you D40? Were you using the 18-55mm lens?

If the winner would prefer an open tube over the sealed box design I would be happy to offer the choice. So all you gotta do is win :biggrin:

I think its going to be an awesome contest! How can you shoot top downs without a box? I suppose what I'm asking is how do you beat/avoid the glare from your lighting.

Well obviously first you need the water to be perfectly still. To avoid the lighting glare you may need to move or angle you lights a little so you're not shooting into a glare zone. Usually you can find a window to shoot through were the light doesn't bounce back at the camera. It may be a little tricky and take a little practice but it's definitely doable. Also a polarizing filter can be helpful.

It should also be noted that if the winner already has a box and doesn't require another one he or she is welcome to donate the prize the second place.

My Attempt
 

Ok, seriously not as amazing as the other posts, but I think it's interesting none-the-less.

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/g...ntest-June.jpg

Camera-nothing fancy-Kodak Easy Share Z612
Settings-Automatic with flash off
I was standing on a ledge with one foot-and the rest of my body pressed up against the tank-leaning over the top afraid to breath for fear of falling.

Nice one Underwater, very interesting indeed.

What are those? Anemones?

Also did a quick fix in Photobucket, would you prefer to enter this one?

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...ntest-June.jpg

Acropora Rosaria....i think - Nikon D40 - 18-55mm lens - no flash - WB auto
I still dont understand how to get the pic right here in the post instead of a link.
DOH

????
 

I think so...they were in a big tank of all sorts of things.

So far as the fixed pic, I don't know which looks better. I kinda like the softness of the first one, but your's shows a lot more details. I can't say I'm versed enough to know what is most appealing to others, so any advice is greatly appreciated!

:mrgreen:

WHat does EA stand for?
 

Just sitting here on the edge of my seat wondering what EA stands for lol....:biggrin: the question was asked in post number 2 and now we are over 20 posts and still no answer.....:question:

Hey Rob, one picture per member. Which one would you like to enter. Also if you sign up for photobucket and I'll be a lot easier to post pictures.

stands for Everything and Anything you want it to :biggrin:

It doesn't really say how many I can enter. If it is only one, feel free to select one from the following four.

All shots: Kodak Z1085is; 80 ISO; Macro Mode; Open Shade WB; High Colour Mode; Lighting is mixed MH & Actinic

"Nothing Special"
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r...s/101_0114.jpg

"Starry Night" (No...you can't have a frag...yet)
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r...s/101_0109.jpg

"Happy Hammer"
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r...s/101_0117.jpg

"Shy Duo"
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r...s/101_0116.jpg

Cprowler great photo
If you frag that pink one I would like a piece??
I have some of the green already.

I don't know if I can do better than what is here with my tiny frags.:redface:

Nothing special he says those are great untamed.:smile:

Okay a couple I just took.
Taken with my underwater Ikelite case and Sony DSC-F717
ISO 100 Macro mode full auto no strobe my tank is to small.:lol:
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/g...r/DSC00770.jpg

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/g...r/DSC00769.jpg

Best way is to upload them to photo bucket and then copy and paste. The trick is to have the IMG in brackets before and after the picture info.
Cheers Rob

thanks i will try that

Holy Acan, Batman...
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/l...ersen/acan.jpg
EXIF Data: Model- Nikon Coolpix 8800VR; F-Stop - f/3.7; ISO - 50; Focal Length - 29.3mm; Shutter Speed - Unknown.

Loving the pictures folks, simply just amazing!!!

Just so everyone knows you can post as many pictures as you want, and please do, but you can only enter one for the contest so be sure to let me know which one you want to enter or I'll pick one for you.

Again very nice, keep them coming!

well i guess this is the potm i have been waiting for. my olympus has underwater settings and can go underwater without a housing. i have just been too afraid to try. but i guess this is reason enough to try.

Entry posted for CRTRCRZY

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...st/misc024.jpg
Sony Cyber Shot 12x optical zoom, auto everything.

Predator and Prey
 

Predator and Prey

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/j...dChromis-1.jpg

Canon PowerShot S5 IS
Date Taken 4/25/2008
Focal Length 6 mm
F-Number F/3.5
Exposure Time 1/200 sec
Metering Mode: Pattern

Taken from above in a 9 inch deep tank

Oooh. That's really cool. I was looking for a copepod or something (i.e. the prey). Then I saw it. Ahhhhh.

Wow. Great pics everyone. :mrgreen:

Colors are starting to come back in my tank (finally!!)

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...5/topdown2.jpg

Canon Rebel XT with 18-55mm kit lens, no flash

Drew... http://www.my-smileys.de/smileys3/luvlove.gif the acans.