Feb 2021 POTM contest: Top down shot

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Welcome to the Reef2Reef POTM Contest - Photo of the Month

Sponsored by Avast Marine!

This month's subject -top down shot

Deadline to Enter: 28th Feb, 2021 at 11:59 pm (EST)

Looking forward to a colorful POTM this month and expecting amazing picture from all ! Remember, the photo has to have been taken by you, and the subject has to be in your aquarium. A bit of info aroud the subject you chose and why you chose ot as well as info about how the shot was take is always appreciated.


This is a photo contest after all and we're looking for the best photograph. Yes, you can use a post-editing product to better your pictures. In fact, we encourage it.
Few tips:
- Avoid light reflections by shotting at an angle or better yet taking the lense underwater in top down boxes.
- stabilizing the camera is tricky in such shots so leaning your elbows or forearms on glass braces or top of the glass helps to keep camera steady.
-experiment with different angles to shot your subject from to avoid forshortening or distorting your subject.
-faster shutter speeds acheieved with wider apertures and higher ISO will allow you to avoid camera motion or subject motion.
-decreasing water flow helpws decrease motion of polyps on corals.

No limitations on what to shoot: fish, corals, critters, tank views... are all allowed

As always refer to the multiple photography articles or post any questions you might have on the photography forum for better support. Maybe also post a few pictures for suggestions and critique to improve your shots wile preparing for this months contest as well.


Prize: POTM Winner Banner, one year free Premium Membership and an Avast Marine Porthole courtesy of Avast Marine. Details below. (Note: Winners located outside the United States will be responsible for applicable shipping costs)

How To Enter:
Entering is easy, just a few simple guidelines to follow:
  • Enter ONE photo, taken by you of the subject for the month before the deadline
  • If you enter a second photo, it will be deleted so choose wisely before posting your entry
  • Multiple entries, off subject photos, or broken image links will be disqualified
  • Entries must be submitted before the deadline
  • Photo must be taken by you and in your tank
  • Pictures with watermarks will be disqualified
  • You must have an avatar uploaded when you enter
  • Prior winner (within the last 6 months) are welcome to enter, but not eligible for the prizes
  • In order to qualify to win the Avast Marine Porthole you must also like the Avast Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/avast.marine/
Winner Selection:
The mod team will select up to 15 finalists and a poll will be created and posted in the Reef Discussion Forum. The Grand Prize Winner will be determined by Reef2Reef member voting. To be eligible to vote, you must have been a member for 30 days and have 25 meaningful posts. Votes by members not meeting this criteria will be disregarded in the final count. In the case of a tie, the mod team will assist in choosing the winner. Rules, deadlines and terms are subject to change, without notice, at any time. The winner will be posted and tagged in the voting poll and will have 48 hours to claim the prize.

As this is a photography competition, and the goal is to recognize the highest quality picture. So take your time, do your post shot editing, and submit your best image.

The Prize:
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#POTM #POTMWinners #MODS
 

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And this is where the old winners with their portholes will get a unfair advantage.... dirty
 
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