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Title: MCA Photo Contest May 2013 - Any Cichlid
Post by: Super Turtleman on April 02, 2013, 07:06:36 PM
We're gonna kick off the new era with a basic photo contest to help me get this process down. The theme for May will be "Any Cichlid". Easy peasy...we should all be able to handle that. Please read the "new" contest rules and get me your entries.

***DO NOT POST PICTURES IN THIS THREAD***

Entry period is open from now until April 24, 2013.

Voting will begin May 1, 2013 and run through May 14, 2013.


Any questions or comments/suggestions are welcome in this thread.
Title: Re: MCA Photo Contest May 2013 - Any Cichlid
Post by: Regalblue on April 03, 2013, 01:12:54 AM
Since it's "any Cichlid " does that mean only one fish can be in the picture?

 What if there is a catfish pictured with the Cichlid in the picture?

Does the picture have to be of my own fish?

Can I take a picture of a picture?


Title: Re: MCA Photo Contest May 2013 - Any Cichlid
Post by: Super Turtleman on April 03, 2013, 06:44:47 AM
Since it's "any Cichlid " does that mean only one fish can be in the picture?

 What if there is a catfish pictured with the Cichlid in the picture?

Does the picture have to be of my own fish?

Can I take a picture of a picture?




The answer is lollipop. :P
Title: Re: MCA Photo Contest May 2013 - Any Cichlid
Post by: Regalblue on April 03, 2013, 07:18:08 AM
Bacon flavored lollipops?  In honor of our former photo contest moderator.  ;)
Title: Re: MCA Photo Contest May 2013 - Any Cichlid
Post by: GrizzlysDad on April 03, 2013, 10:59:01 AM
I will take this time to publicly apologize to you Emil  ;D
Title: Re: MCA Photo Contest May 2013 - Any Cichlid
Post by: robmc13 on April 03, 2013, 07:13:29 PM
And you thought he tricked you into, I mean asked you to take it over because he did not have the time.  ;D

Thanks to Blair you now know the truth ::)
Title: Re: MCA Photo Contest May 2013 - Any Cichlid
Post by: Regalblue on April 03, 2013, 07:48:51 PM
Figured I'd get as many lollipop questions out the way as possible.  ;)
Title: Re: MCA Photo Contest May 2013 - Any Cichlid
Post by: PaulineMi on April 03, 2013, 09:06:19 PM
See what happens when Blair has to behave on "the other forum".  Lol.
Title: Re: MCA Photo Contest May 2013 - Any Cichlid
Post by: African cichlid Keeper on April 03, 2013, 09:20:23 PM
Since it's "any Cichlid " does that mean only one fish can be in the picture?

 What if there is a catfish pictured with the Cichlid in the picture?

Does the picture have to be of my own fish?

Can I take a picture of a picture?




The answer is lollipop. :P

So this mean yes?
Title: Re: MCA Photo Contest May 2013 - Any Cichlid
Post by: Super Turtleman on April 03, 2013, 09:36:58 PM
Since it's "any Cichlid " does that mean only one fish can be in the picture?
No

 What if there is a catfish pictured with the Cichlid in the picture?
That's fine.

Does the picture have to be of my own fish?
Yes

Can I take a picture of a picture?
No

Answers above.
Title: Re: MCA Photo Contest May 2013 - Any Cichlid
Post by: four_by_ken on April 04, 2013, 01:08:01 PM
Time to break out the good camera.  Enough of this cell phone crap.
Title: Re: MCA Photo Contest May 2013 - Any Cichlid
Post by: Regalblue on April 04, 2013, 01:17:51 PM
OK....... 
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d102/Regalblue/IMAG0210.jpg)
Title: Re: MCA Photo Contest May 2013 - Any Cichlid
Post by: four_by_ken on April 04, 2013, 01:21:40 PM
Ya don't have to kill them to take a picture!
Title: Re: MCA Photo Contest May 2013 - Any Cichlid
Post by: Regalblue on April 04, 2013, 01:35:00 PM
Ya don't have to kill them to take a picture!
lollipop!!!  Now you tell me!  I loved this damn fish & he 's dead now. :(
Title: Re: MCA Photo Contest May 2013 - Any Cichlid
Post by: four_by_ken on April 04, 2013, 01:37:52 PM
Ya don't have to kill them to take a picture!
lollipop!!!  Now you tell me!  I loved this damn fish & he 's dead now. :(

Dumby dum dum dummy.

Title: Re: MCA Photo Contest May 2013 - Any Cichlid
Post by: Regalblue on April 04, 2013, 01:43:12 PM
Ya don't have to kill them to take a picture!
Shit!!!  Now you tell me!  I loved this damn fish & he 's dead now. :(

lollipop


I blame YOU!!!






















































 :P
Title: Re: MCA Photo Contest May 2013 - Any Cichlid
Post by: four_by_ken on April 04, 2013, 01:45:37 PM
How am I to blame?   :o
Title: Re: MCA Photo Contest May 2013 - Any Cichlid
Post by: Regalblue on April 04, 2013, 01:53:08 PM
You didn't tell me about not killing him beforehand
Title: Re: MCA Photo Contest May 2013 - Any Cichlid
Post by: four_by_ken on April 04, 2013, 01:54:06 PM
You didn't tell me about not killing him beforehand

You know you have to eat them after you take them out of the water, right?
Title: Re: MCA Photo Contest May 2013 - Any Cichlid
Post by: Regalblue on April 04, 2013, 02:07:04 PM
You didn't tell me about not killing him beforehand

You know you have to eat them after you take them out of the water, right?

No I had thought I was supposed to let it sit out in the sun & then smack you with it.  :P
Title: Re: MCA Photo Contest May 2013 - Any Cichlid
Post by: Marty on April 04, 2013, 03:56:22 PM
Easy on the language people, kids read this forum.
Title: Re: MCA Photo Contest May 2013 - Any Cichlid
Post by: four_by_ken on April 04, 2013, 03:57:59 PM
Fixed.
Title: Re: MCA Photo Contest May 2013 - Any Cichlid
Post by: GrizzlysDad on April 04, 2013, 05:23:48 PM
I LMAO'd but after thinking about it, I agree with Marty....so I decided this thread needed more lollipops  ;)
Title: Re: MCA Photo Contest May 2013 - Any Cichlid
Post by: four_by_ken on April 04, 2013, 05:26:22 PM
All clean now.

 ;D
Title: Re: MCA Photo Contest May 2013 - Any Cichlid
Post by: Regalblue on April 04, 2013, 06:02:11 PM
I LMAO'd but after thinking about it, I agree with Marty....so I decided this thread needed more lollipops  ;)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-DuC0tE7V4&feature=youtube_gdata_player
That enough? 8)
Title: Re: MCA Photo Contest May 2013 - Any Cichlid
Post by: GrizzlysDad on April 04, 2013, 08:39:12 PM
I LMAO'd but after thinking about it, I agree with Marty....so I decided this thread needed more lollipops  ;)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-DuC0tE7V4&feature=youtube_gdata_player
That enough? 8)

Now that stupid song will be stuck in my head, LOL
Title: Re: MCA Photo Contest May 2013 - Any Cichlid
Post by: Regalblue on April 04, 2013, 08:41:10 PM
LMAO!!!
Title: Re: MCA Photo Contest May 2013 - Any Cichlid
Post by: RichE on April 04, 2013, 11:34:18 PM
I hope it doesn't happen again but to take a fish and kill it so you can get a better picture.


This has my chicken feathers all bunched up.
Title: Re: MCA Photo Contest May 2013 - Any Cichlid
Post by: NorthernAquatic on April 05, 2013, 12:26:36 AM
LMFAO. You are all a bunch a nuts. LOL  ;D
Title: Re: MCA Photo Contest May 2013 - Any Cichlid
Post by: Regalblue on April 05, 2013, 09:44:43 AM
I LMAO'd but after thinking about it, I agree with Marty....so I decided this thread needed more lollipops  ;)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-DuC0tE7V4&feature=youtube_gdata_player
That enough? 8)

Now that stupid song will be stuck in my head, LOL
would you prefer.....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_CAs3q7G48&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Title: Re: MCA Photo Contest May 2013 - Any Cichlid
Post by: jcunningham0295 on April 05, 2013, 10:03:52 AM
LMAO.  This is something I could picture Tony doing that while he is singing this song. ;)
Title: Re: MCA Photo Contest May 2013 - Any Cichlid
Post by: Ron on April 05, 2013, 10:15:32 AM
The signal to noise ratio in this thread is disappointing.

I hope everyone who's posted in this thread thus far will be submitting entries, and legit entries at that.
Title: Re: MCA Photo Contest May 2013 - Any Cichlid
Post by: four_by_ken on April 05, 2013, 10:16:43 AM
The signal to noise ratio in this thread is disappointing.

I hope everyone who's posted in this thread thus far will be submitting entries, and legit entries at that.

Without a doubt I will have an entry.  Been waiting on this to start back up since I joined.
Title: Re: MCA Photo Contest May 2013 - Any Cichlid
Post by: jcunningham0295 on April 05, 2013, 10:22:41 AM
I will be posting a picture.  I have a bunch ready, just need to review the best one.
Title: Re: MCA Photo Contest May 2013 - Any Cichlid
Post by: GrizzlysDad on April 05, 2013, 10:30:35 AM
The signal to noise ratio in this thread is disappointing.

I hope everyone who's posted in this thread thus far will be submitting entries, and legit entries at that.

x2  I honestly think this thread should be cleaned up to get back on topic for Emil...but I'll leave that decision in his hands.

Some funny stuff on here, but this is his opening thread for this forum.
Title: Re: MCA Photo Contest May 2013 - Any Cichlid
Post by: Regalblue on April 05, 2013, 12:25:47 PM
Eh.... IMO you cannot kill the lollipop thread as I can see lollipop being used frequently & this must remain as a reference.

+ there are a couple more threads that remain untainted for Emils opening
Title: Re: MCA Photo Contest May 2013 - Any Cichlid
Post by: Super Turtleman on April 05, 2013, 02:47:49 PM
I'm fine with all the conversation as long as it results in lots of entries. The photo comp should be fun so let's keep it that way...as long as we stay PG and below.  :)
Title: Re: MCA Photo Contest May 2013 - Any Cichlid
Post by: Steve on April 05, 2013, 02:54:28 PM
I'll be taking a few photos this weekend and send the best one to ya Emil. I always enjoy photo contests, I'm glad you started these back up :)
Title: Re: MCA Photo Contest May 2013 - Any Cichlid
Post by: four_by_ken on April 05, 2013, 02:58:20 PM
You wont see mine until much closer to the dead line... gotta make sure I get the best one. 

Gotta break out the Cannon Rebel.   8)



Title: Re: MCA Photo Contest May 2013 - Any Cichlid
Post by: Steve on April 16, 2013, 12:33:27 AM
Got one I liked tonight finally. Just emailed it to you Emil.
Title: Re: MCA Photo Contest May 2013 - Any Cichlid
Post by: four_by_ken on April 17, 2013, 07:42:57 AM
I need to get my but in gear.  Been busy getting and setting up a 150 gallon.

Time to get to work on the pictures.

Title: Re: MCA Photo Contest May 2013 - Any Cichlid
Post by: four_by_ken on April 23, 2013, 04:39:51 PM
Dang!!!  Where did the month go!!!!!

I have my work cut out for me tonight.


 :o
Title: Re: MCA Photo Contest May 2013 - Any Cichlid
Post by: Super Turtleman on April 23, 2013, 04:47:04 PM
One more day for entries!!!
Title: Re: MCA Photo Contest May 2013 - Any Cichlid
Post by: Ron on April 23, 2013, 04:53:04 PM
Best image resolution for submissions? 'X' pixels by 'Y' pixels?
Title: Re: MCA Photo Contest May 2013 - Any Cichlid
Post by: Super Turtleman on April 23, 2013, 11:01:31 PM
This is my first time doing it so I'm gonna try to go with 500 x 300ish. Not sure until I get all the submissions and try to adjust them all...see what works best. This will be a learn as I go sort of thing...
Title: Re: MCA Photo Contest May 2013 - Any Cichlid
Post by: linuxrulesusa on April 23, 2013, 11:11:23 PM
This is my first time doing it so I'm gonna try to go with 500 x 300ish. Not sure until I get all the submissions and try to adjust them all...see what works best. This will be a learn as I go sort of thing...

This is a great tool for doing a batch of resizes.

http://imageresizer.codeplex.com/
Title: Re: MCA Photo Contest May 2013 - Any Cichlid
Post by: four_by_ken on April 24, 2013, 06:51:12 AM
I REALLY have my work cut out for me tonight.
Title: Re: MCA Photo Contest May 2013 - Any Cichlid
Post by: four_by_ken on April 25, 2013, 06:58:10 AM
Everyone get their pictures sent in?
Title: Re: MCA Photo Contest May 2013 - Any Cichlid
Post by: four_by_ken on April 29, 2013, 09:20:36 AM
Was I the only one?

Does that mean I min my default?
 ;D
Title: Re: MCA Photo Contest May 2013 - Any Cichlid
Post by: Steve on April 29, 2013, 09:32:30 AM
I got mine in a couple weeks ago.
Title: Re: MCA Photo Contest May 2013 - Any Cichlid
Post by: four_by_ken on April 30, 2013, 07:00:08 AM
I got mine in a couple weeks ago.

Well, thats two of us.
Title: Re: MCA Photo Contest May 2013 - Any Cichlid
Post by: Regalblue on April 30, 2013, 08:47:37 AM
Whoops! 
Title: Re: MCA Photo Contest May 2013 - Any Cichlid
Post by: Ron on April 30, 2013, 10:26:52 AM
Whoops!
He even posted a reminder! You must have been too busy working on water changes.  :P
Title: Re: MCA Photo Contest May 2013 - Any Cichlid
Post by: Regalblue on April 30, 2013, 01:00:25 PM
Whoops!
He even posted a reminder! You must have been too busy working on water changes.  :P
Yeah, that was it..... it had nothing to do with anything whiskey or Bourbon related.
Title: Re: MCA Photo Contest May 2013 - Any Cichlid
Post by: four_by_ken on May 01, 2013, 07:36:55 AM
Such great entries!!!!

14 of them!

Go vote!!!


Title: Re: MCA Photo Contest May 2013 - Any Cichlid
Post by: Steve on May 01, 2013, 11:13:04 AM
Voted, and I was even a good boy and resisted the urge to vote for my own ;D