Blue Apple Herps
aka Matthew, PhD
It's already time again for our next CS.com photo contest!! Everything you need to know is outlined below. If you have any questions and/or concerns, please read all of the rules carefully and if you still have a question feel free to ask.
WINTER PHOTO CONTEST
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CATEGORIES
RULES
STANDARD PHOTO: No image editing that adds or removes image content will be permitted. You can make MINOR adjustments to the lighting and color. Cropping and resizing is permitted. Color and originally taken black and white or sepia tone images are allowed.
DIGITAL MANIPULATION: To qualify for the "Digital Manipulation" category, an entry must be SIGNIFICANTLY altered. Adjustment of brightness/contrast/lighting/color or basic Filters does NOT qualify for the category. The use of the Filter sets Artistic, Brush Strokes, Sketch and Texture are discouraged without SIGNIFICANT additional editing. Need some help with Photoshop? Try these websites: Photoshop Tutorials & More Photoshop Tutorials. Need a FREE alternative to Photoshop? Try GIMP!
If any of the above rules are not met as listed, an entry can and will be rejected after one request to correct the problem.
PRIZES
NOTE: This thread is remaining open for questions regarding the contest and the rules listed. This is not for discussion on altering the rules. If something listed needs clarified, please feel free to ask!
WINTER PHOTO CONTEST
Submission Deadline: February 6th
Voting Polls Open: No later than February 13th
Voting Polls Ending: February 20th
Topic: Winter, Valentines, New Years, etc
Voting Polls Open: No later than February 13th
Voting Polls Ending: February 20th
Topic: Winter, Valentines, New Years, etc
Don't know how to resize photos? Try Serpwidget's Camera to Forum Program.
CATEGORIES
• Cornsnakes
• All Reptile Digital Manipulation
• All Reptile Digital Manipulation
RULES
- A maximum of one entry per category per contestant.
- Image size must be 600 pixels wide and height no larger then 800 pixels.
- Entry must be taken or created by the individual who submitted it.
- Entry or like entries may not be posted elsewhere on the internet, this is to remain anonymous.
- No names, copyright information, etc on images.
- Contestants under the age of 18 must have parental permission to enter and accept a live animal prize.
- Entries must be submitted to [email protected]. Please be sure and include your CS.com s/n as well.
- Winning images will be determined by public voting.
- 1st place winners will have first pick of the prizes, followed by 2nd place, etc
- Entrants may only win two prizes per calendar year.
- Shipping on live prizes to be paid for by the winner.
- Open to entries worldwide.
- Prizes separated for US and International entrants.
STANDARD PHOTO: No image editing that adds or removes image content will be permitted. You can make MINOR adjustments to the lighting and color. Cropping and resizing is permitted. Color and originally taken black and white or sepia tone images are allowed.
DIGITAL MANIPULATION: To qualify for the "Digital Manipulation" category, an entry must be SIGNIFICANTLY altered. Adjustment of brightness/contrast/lighting/color or basic Filters does NOT qualify for the category. The use of the Filter sets Artistic, Brush Strokes, Sketch and Texture are discouraged without SIGNIFICANT additional editing. Need some help with Photoshop? Try these websites: Photoshop Tutorials & More Photoshop Tutorials. Need a FREE alternative to Photoshop? Try GIMP!
If any of the above rules are not met as listed, an entry can and will be rejected after one request to correct the problem.
PRIZES
The Snake Charmer: A Life and Death in Pursuit of Knowledge (Donated by Nanci)
Mean and Lowly things by Kate Jackson (Donated by Forked Tongue)
The Return of the Serpents of Wisdom by Mark Amaru Pinkham (Donated by Triple Moons Exotic)
$40 Gift Certificate towards purchase at Dakota Corns - 2 available (Donated by Drizzt80)
$25 Gift Certificate towards reptile purchase at Triple Moons Exotic - 2 available (Donated by Triple Moons Exotic)
$25 Gift Certificate towards design services from Triple Moons Exotic - 2 available (Donated by Triple Moons Exotic)
$25 Gift Certificate towards reptile purchase at Blue Apple Herps - 2 available(Donated by blueapplepaste)
Two Repti-Ramp bowels: http://www.f3images.com/IMD/250/MZ92412/MZ92412_99.jpg (Donated by Triple Moons Exotic)
NOTE: This thread is remaining open for questions regarding the contest and the rules listed. This is not for discussion on altering the rules. If something listed needs clarified, please feel free to ask!
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