sonicfrogg
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What happens if you vote for less than 13 pictures? will your vote be disqualified? is it a strict 13?
2011 GU Calendar Entries
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thrower
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If it tells you anything, I added up all the votes and it works out to something like 10.2 votes per person. So not everyone is voting for 13.
44 is also out of proportion by the way.
NigelMoses
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Hahaha my thoughts exactly but I think losing to animals that have very noticeable underbites and overbites is just as bad, hahaha. I am not trying to start anything, just saying.:biggrin:
Riverside Reptiles
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I sympathize with you. My picture didn't even qualify because the Silver Eyed Cat Gecko was on a fake plant and was deemed "unnatural"! When the heck did leos ever live in the grass? That's "natural"??? Oh well, every year we have this same issue. Can't make everyone happy. But the calenders always come out looking nice.
Kita
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Same here! I had three different colored Tokay girls on a piece of cork bark outside, but I think it was a little too small. I made sure to pick one that was completely in focus instead like a good chunk of what made it that has just a head over a blurry background. I don't know, I wasn't told why mine was refused.
GeckoHunter
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I'm truly amazed at how stunning some of these photographs are! I am looking forward to seeing who makes the calendar and finding out who took each entry.
Seriously, folks - some really fantastic entries this year!
In regards to voting, here are a few things that I looked at before I voted (and please keep in mind, this is just my opinion):
1/ Does the photo display good composition? Does it 'flow smoothly' to the eye?
2/ Is the animal in focus? In particular, its head/eyes?
3/ Is the background too distracting/cluttered? Does it distract from the main subject?
4/ Is the photograph good/nice enough to look at for an entire month on my wall?
Just some of my thoughts anyway.
Good luck, everyone!
Seriously, folks - some really fantastic entries this year!
In regards to voting, here are a few things that I looked at before I voted (and please keep in mind, this is just my opinion):
1/ Does the photo display good composition? Does it 'flow smoothly' to the eye?
2/ Is the animal in focus? In particular, its head/eyes?
3/ Is the background too distracting/cluttered? Does it distract from the main subject?
4/ Is the photograph good/nice enough to look at for an entire month on my wall?
Just some of my thoughts anyway.
Good luck, everyone!
OK....I finally got access to the comp with the original photos. Looks like my batch re-size program screwed things up and re-sized all photos into squares without considering the vertical dimension, that's why some of the photos look distorted... All original photos look very good so just squint your eye when you vote 
My bad!!! I have to get the photos ready for the printer ASAP and honestly will not have much time to resize each photo individually and upload it and recreate the thread and wait another week for voting to finish. Rest assured that the final calendar will be top quality and with correct aspect ratio... Mea Culpa !!!
My bad!!! I have to get the photos ready for the printer ASAP and honestly will not have much time to resize each photo individually and upload it and recreate the thread and wait another week for voting to finish. Rest assured that the final calendar will be top quality and with correct aspect ratio... Mea Culpa !!!
sonicfrogg
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I am disgusted at the childish, rude, and harshness of some of the remarks I just read. I am referring to Hypnotoad, Nigel Moses, and Riverside Reptiles and their comments regarding my Navi.
I love Navi, sure she isnt a fancy type gecko, shes 8 years old, nothing really unique, but she is beautiful all the same. That photo means alot to me because she was pregnant and just glowing, her eyes to me are like jewels. She has brought me so much joy over these last few years and her babies bring me joy as well. She is not a hobby, or a breeding project, she is my beloved pet and she looks beautiful no matter where she is.
Having her on grass is not natural? maybe not natural to the regions she hails from but she doesnt seem to mind. I take her out to the fields to crawl around in the fresh air, warm sun, just to live free for a bit. Thats all I ever want out of life, so I share it with her.
So if you want to be spiteful and petty about a few votes who cares, i thinks its cool just seeing her pretty face up there
Good luck to everyone, all the geckos here are just wonderful!
I love Navi, sure she isnt a fancy type gecko, shes 8 years old, nothing really unique, but she is beautiful all the same. That photo means alot to me because she was pregnant and just glowing, her eyes to me are like jewels. She has brought me so much joy over these last few years and her babies bring me joy as well. She is not a hobby, or a breeding project, she is my beloved pet and she looks beautiful no matter where she is.
Having her on grass is not natural? maybe not natural to the regions she hails from but she doesnt seem to mind. I take her out to the fields to crawl around in the fresh air, warm sun, just to live free for a bit. Thats all I ever want out of life, so I share it with her.
So if you want to be spiteful and petty about a few votes who cares, i thinks its cool just seeing her pretty face up there
Good luck to everyone, all the geckos here are just wonderful!
Oregonherpaholic
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these are great... when does it go on sale???
Riverside Reptiles
Administrator (HMFIC)
I don't think that anyone meant anything against you or your little Navi. It obviously wasn't personal considering that up until just now, none of us even knew who's picture it was. Apologies at your being offended.
sonicfrogg
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I didnt take it as a hit on me, but I didnt like the disrespect my gecko was getting. I am a protective mommy I guess. I know I am not a great photographer, I dont even try to be one, so if someone was picking on my photographer skills I would have agreed... I just didnt like Navi being picked on, but I thank you for your apologies, and accept them.
NigelMoses
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I am disgusted at the childish, rude, and harshness of some of the remarks I just read. I am referring to Hypnotoad, Nigel Moses, and Riverside Reptiles and their comments regarding my Navi.
I love Navi, sure she isnt a fancy type gecko, shes 8 years old, nothing really unique, but she is beautiful all the same. That photo means alot to me because she was pregnant and just glowing, her eyes to me are like jewels. She has brought me so much joy over these last few years and her babies bring me joy as well. She is not a hobby, or a breeding project, she is my beloved pet and she looks beautiful no matter where she is.
Having her on grass is not natural? maybe not natural to the regions she hails from but she doesnt seem to mind. I take her out to the fields to crawl around in the fresh air, warm sun, just to live free for a bit. Thats all I ever want out of life, so I share it with her.
So if you want to be spiteful and petty about a few votes who cares, i thinks its cool just seeing her pretty face up there
Good luck to everyone, all the geckos here are just wonderful!
I wasn't referring to your gecko in the grass. I was bringing up the geckos that clearly have underbites and overbites, as far as I can see your gecko looks very healthy and fully developed.
Wow, pretty sad when jelousy and competition resorts to taking pokes at other peoples pets.
Hey Nigel why is ur dog so ugly?????? i think hes got an underbite!!!
Seriously if ur gonna comment on someones pics, you might as well be open to taking the crap u dish out.
furthermore, Riverside Geckos:
as admin for the site, you think you might have a bit more tact. I havent had the chance to read all tho posts on this thread or those related to the photo contest, but you would think that you would be trying to support the individuals that actually take the time to make these contests, and the site for that matter, actually matter. what does it matter who"s pet ur knocking? have some respect people. I just joined this site, and first impessions are really disappointing.
Hey Nigel why is ur dog so ugly?????? i think hes got an underbite!!!
Seriously if ur gonna comment on someones pics, you might as well be open to taking the crap u dish out.
furthermore, Riverside Geckos:
as admin for the site, you think you might have a bit more tact. I havent had the chance to read all tho posts on this thread or those related to the photo contest, but you would think that you would be trying to support the individuals that actually take the time to make these contests, and the site for that matter, actually matter. what does it matter who"s pet ur knocking? have some respect people. I just joined this site, and first impessions are really disappointing.
NigelMoses
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He actually does have an underbite, thanks. That is typical of a French Bulldog. It is not typical, normal, nor healthy for a gecko to have an underbite or an overbite. It is also equally as bad if they make the calendar. I do not care if my picture makes it but I do think that a site that prides itself on the knowledge and the information it contains about geckos, should not present such pictures in a calendar. It is quite embarrassing. Each individual species represented should be at the utmost health. Not some malnourished deformed animal.
Congrats on just joining the site and getting a bad first impression, I'll send a pin.
Congrats on just joining the site and getting a bad first impression, I'll send a pin.
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