Mar 2025 POTM voting thread

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I mean I understand as I have 20 acroporas which is more then any other coral by a mile but:
Stylophora
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Pavona
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And whatever this is which isn't a pavona... @thamnasteroid?
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Cycloseris explanulata I think, but it could also be Pavona explanulata.

Compare:
Cycloseris explanulata; Kenya | Credit: @daniellegeschiere
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Pavona explanulata; Lombok | Credit: Febrianne S
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Look
These are incredible
But...
I count 13 acropora and 2 montipora...
Should we not have more variety for an SPS contest?
I just got into macro photography and SPS but the few other SPS I have are phenomenal too under a macro
I guess I could’ve gone with something like this instead
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Or even the little frag of it, since it’s quite cute
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Or possibly one of these of my skittles bomb cyphastrea
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But I do feel that the one I submitted, is one of the best photos I’ve taken so far and stand behind it as the one I entered. And at least it wasn’t an acro 😉
 
I guess I could’ve gone with something like this instead
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Or even the little frag of it, since it’s quite cute
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Or possibly one of these of my skittles bomb cyphastrea
P3090274.jpeg

P3090273.jpeg

But I do feel that the one I submitted, is one of the best photos I’ve taken so far and stand behind it as the one I entered. And at least it wasn’t an acro 😉
Wow....
That is an incredible Stylophora
I'm totally blown away...
Can I give you my POTM badge?
I am not worthy…
I think Stylos look even better in macro their polyps are far more unique then other SPS
Cycloseris explanulata I think, but it could also be Pavona explanulata.

Compare:
Cycloseris explanulata; Kenya | Credit: @daniellegeschiere
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Pavona explanulata; Lombok | Credit: Febrianne S
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Thanks! Coral taxonomy is well beyond me!
 
Wow....
That is an incredible Stylophora
I'm totally blown away...
Can I give you my POTM badge?
I am not worthy…
I think Stylos look even better in macro their polyps are far more unique then other SPS

Thanks! Coral taxonomy is well beyond me!
Much appreciated, but I’d rather earn it fair and square. It would be neat to snag one within the year though, that’s the goal.
 
When should I expect my prize from November?
Hey you should have gotten in by December at the latest. Can you message me and I’ll make sure it gets taken care of? Thanks.
 
Hey you should have gotten in by December at the latest. Can you message me and I’ll make sure it gets taken care of? Thanks.
Sent.
 
For me, I always vote for what I consider the best photo. This IS a photography forum after all. I could care less what the subject is. Yes a beautiful coral is always appreciated, but I will vote for a great photo of a crappy coral over a crappy photo of a great coral every time.

It really does take away from the whole concept if people vote based on the subject rather than the quality of the photo... just my 2 cents.
 
Just noticed this.
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I VOTE FOR THE PIC IN POST 20

each like reaction for post 20 is a write in ballot vote

let’s gooooooo
Alright then, I have to do a write-in now.
 
Whats the deal? My photo entry isint included?
Only 15 pictures are selected for the members final vote, seems yours didn't make the final cut. Good luck for next month.
 

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