Ugly Duckling Photo Contest - sponsored by Wet Thumb Frags

[jimsflies]

They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder...and I know many of you are saying "I don't have anything ugly in my tank". Guess what...I haven't seen many inverts that don't qualify as ugly...cool yes...ugly also yes. If you're judgement is clouded, you may need to ask your significant other, family member, or friend to point out something ugly...but I'm sure whether its that knarly decorator crab or brown button polyps, everyone has something that qualifies for this contest. Thanks to Tazzy695 for the idea for this POTM contest. If you have an idea for a contest, feel free to pm it to me and we will try to work it in.

What isn't ugly however is the prize donated by Wet Thumb Frags (http://www.captivereefs.com/forum/sponsor-site/1012). Wet Thumb Frags has donated a $75 gift certificate to the winner of this month's contest.

http://www.captivereefs.com/forum/images/dto_vendor/banner/1012_1.jpg (http://www.captivereefs.com/forum/sponsor-site/1012)

In addition, the winner will have a golden camera award placed in his or her postbit and will be featured on the CR homepage. The winner will also serve as a judge for the next two photo contests.


The last day to submit photos is April 30, 2011.
Rules

1. Photos must be uploaded directly to this thread.
2. You can enter only ONE photo.
3. The photo must be your own.
4. Try to submit a photo that is at least 640x480 resolution. **
5. The previous two (2) POTM winners are inelgible to win.

*Submitting a photo entry is acknowledgment that it may be modified and used for future site graphics on CR with credit given to the owner.
**Please retain higher resolution versions of your photos. We may need a higher resolution shot to make them work with the site graphics after the contest.

Selection of the Winning Photo

Based on the number of entries submitted, a number of semi-finalists (10% of the entries will be semi-finalists) will be selected by jimsflies and the previous two POTM winners. Semi-finalalists will be posted for the general membership to vote on their favorite. In the event of a tie, the tied entries will be reposted for a tie breaking vote with the general membership. Should we receive 10 or less entries, the judging panel will decide the winner. Photos will be judged on topic, composition, and quality.


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[tazzy695]

hahaha cool idea although I dont remember giving it to you

[jimsflies]

hahaha cool idea although I dont remember giving it to you
You said it once after I made a comment. I happened to file the idea away for use at a later time.

[ZoanthKid]

Cool idea I can't wait to see some gnarley pics.

[tankdude]

This looks like fun, I'm sure I can find something ugly in my tank.

[Sir Patrick]

hahaha cool idea although I dont remember giving it to you


I was there.....your idea. been waiting for this one! Cant wait to see some UGLY pics!!!

[EMUreef]

my starry blenny.

[MizTanks]

^ that ain't ugly that's scary! Lol

[ZOOmanSPS]

Here's mine some sort of JELLY!!!:) 2520

[Bella127]

How bout these these ugly proto paly's . They grow like weeds in my zoa garden

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r156/Prand15/Unknown3.jpg

[iyachtuxivm]

Does this qualify?

[MizTanks]

Space invader in my tank! Oh my!

[UMreefer]

Maybe I should post the picture of what my hand looked like this afternoon after my snowflake eel got my fingers confused with his dinner...so much carnage with those serrated teeth for such a small package...ouch!

[MizTanks]

You would have heard me scream from there~lol

[UMreefer]

Yeah, he's bitten me before but this one was darn good, bleed for a couple hours even with band aids on it, haha actually was still bleeding when I was at the fish store and chipped my nail in two...definitely an ugly sight to be seen.

[Sir Patrick]

Sundail...the zoa eating machine.....

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d87/sirpatrick1/fishtank/100_3171-1.jpg



EEEEEEEEWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!! Ugly- In all eyes including the beholder!

[MizTanks]

Sir, that's beyond ugly!!!

[FiReBReTHa]

ug, This is a good contest idea!! A+

[Hosebib]

Here is a picture of my Aarow Crab in my 195 gal tank. Im not sure if he is angry or ugly... but either way I thought this would be a good pic to submit

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee142/Jay_Mee_M/ugly.jpg

[redemer123]

heres my entry...http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa460/Redemer123/DSC_0153.jpg

[MightiesKeeper]

Not sure what it is but it is ugly!
http://i409.photobucket.com/albums/pp172/ryancpeake/62017658_photobucket_8119_.jpg

[Sir Patrick]

^ Aptasia/glass anenomy. Zap it, before it spreads. Ugly for sure!!!

[FiReBReTHa]

http://firespeed.com/storage/Firebrethas/random/Fishy/temp/bubblealgage.jpg


:)


Hows that for ugly?

[Sir Patrick]

^ What is that?????

A tank full of the same exact mushroom, with some random anathalia?

[jimsflies]

Great entries so far! Keep 'em coming!

[FiReBReTHa]

Dont forget the bubble algea ;)

compare the size of the BA to the tang!

[Heidi]

http://firespeed.com/storage/Firebrethas/random/Fishy/temp/bubblealgage.jpg

I just wanna know HOW LONG it too neglecting this tank for it to get that bad?? Just wondering? trying not to "hijack" the thread but have to ask. . . .

[2pairs]

Now that is a bunch of UGLY!

[dano]

thats ugly enough to be cool, and it's reef safe ??? :confused:

[nate_newton]

photo removed for newer

[FiReBReTHa]

I just wanna know HOW LONG it too neglecting this tank for it to get that bad?? Just wondering? trying not to "hijack" the thread but have to ask. . . .

I think its been up and running for a few years now. Just horrible...
:hypnotized:

[jimsflies]

Here's my new ugly...a face only a reefer can love:

http://www.captivereefs.com/forum/members/jimsflies/albums/contest-entry-photos/1646-squat-lobster.jpg

[jolson10450]

not a very good picture but this guy is ugly and over a foot long! he lives in my sump waiting for his next meal to come floating by

http://i476.photobucket.com/albums/rr126/boonesville/2011-04-10152621.jpg

[cwhip]

Harlequin shrimp
http://i617.photobucket.com/albums/tt260/cindywhip/036-10-1-1.jpg

[youngtimothy]

My Sea Hare! A face only a mother could love!

same picture just uploaded from photo bucket and one from the computer not sure how you wanted.
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p285/youngtimothy/DSC08137.jpg

[Mouthstofeed]

This is my ugly duckling. When I first bought this royal urchin, he looked awesome. Now, as you can see, he drags junk all over him stuck to his spines. At one time he had a small colony of evergreen star polyps on his back. Not only surviving, but thriving. Perhaps not a bad place to place a frag.

[litttlelondyn]

EVERYONE thinks my poor Porcupine Puffer looks like an alien, or just an ugly fish. I love the little guy! Here's my Ugly Duckling!
http://i52.tinypic.com/2n135g.jpg

[jimsflies]

Great shots everyone!!!!

[scadsobees]

My coral ain't necessarily bad ugly, but it's got BAD ATTITUDE!!

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_afb0A-PMxhY/TVCPOKgr5zI/AAAAAAAAC0c/nUa5v4c-ibQ/s400/IMG_0098.JPG

[waucedah_joe]

The rust color on the rocks and substrate is a massive flatworm infestation. Definately ugly. All better now, thankfully.

[jimsflies]

I notice the photos in this month's contest seem to be a mix between ugly and Reefer Confessions.... :hide:

[FlynnFish]

http://i1021.photobucket.com/albums/af336/reefsolutions/2011-04-12110529_Warren_Michigan_US.jpg

[litttlelondyn]

Here's mine some sort of JELLY!!!:) 2520

That looks like an Aptasia...I get clear big ones like that all of the time! :secret2:

[nate_newton]

Montipora eating Nudibranchs with eggs

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i161/newtonn/IMG_9396.jpg

[litttlelondyn]

Loving what everyone considers "ugly" is so different!

[Tom@HaslettMI]

who you calling ugly...

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q234/tomalwin/IMAG0452.jpg

[Sir Patrick]

^ LOL!!! A large PJ Cardinal IS pretty ugly.....

[MizTanks]

I have nothing ugly in my tank :doh:

[Captain]

Hows this brute for ugly! Anemone crab.
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h125/Joker4090/IMG_0292.jpg

[Mr. Microscope]

^^WIN!^^

[jimsflies]

That's a nice pic Sam! So ugly it's almost cute. How long have you had it? Maybe I should get one of those for my nem tank.

[MizTanks]

Still got the pic of that acro u turned white???? ;)

Still nothing ugly in my tank-lol

[litttlelondyn]

^^WIN!^^

:crying:

[MizTanks]

Only you would think a dead acro isn't ugly lol

show's how much you know~acro no longer in my tank~therefore nothing ugly in my tank :yawn:

[MizTanks]

Ummm ok, doesnt have to still be in ur tank genius, I am quite certain the sundial snail chris posted never even made it to his tank..... :moon:

The snail came from his tank silly boy :jester:

[Mr. Microscope]

Okay, I'll throw down. It's a Snail Jamboree! They were plotting their escape. Only the Nerite made it.

http://i876.photobucket.com/albums/ab321/Mr_Microscope/Snail_Jamboree.jpg

[Dreamer]

Well I guess i will toss my hat in the ring.

Zoa Eating nudibranch

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj74/dreamer6381/IMG_3080.jpg

Be Safe
Dreamer

[Heidi]

In my opinion all frags are ugly ducklings, but give them time and love and they will transform in to BEAUTIFUL swans!! Here is my little work in progress it will be a beautiful colony someday! But for now its just a twig on an ugly plug!

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a15/heidiiliff/DSCF1994.jpg

[Mr. Microscope]

Nice looking acro!

[Heidi]

Thank you Mr. M. But you are supposed to say that it is super ugly ;)

[Dreamer]

Did I miss the post on who won?

[bluwc]

Did I miss the post on who won?
No, I don't think it's been posted yet.

[jimsflies]

I'm working on getting the vote around right now...sorry about the delay this month.

[jimsflies]

They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder...and now it's time to vote! Vote for the one you think is the best and shows off a relatively "ugly" subject. :eek:

The winner gets a $75 gift certificate to Wet Thumb Frags (http://www.captivereefs.com/forum/sponsor-site/1012).

http://www.captivereefs.com/forum/images/dto_vendor/banner/1012_1.jpg (http://www.captivereefs.com/forum/sponsor-site/1012)

In addition, the winner will have a golden camera award placed in his or her postbit and will be featured on the CR homepage. The winner will also serve as a judge for the next two photo contests.


The poll closes on May 15, 2011.

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[Heidi]

really is there ANYTHING uglier then an angler fish??

[larryandlaura]

I don't know! They are all ugly.

[Dreamer]

I like the choices! They were the best

[jimsflies]

It's a tough decision!

[stephen]

Great choices for the top 3 you all ! Great job to everyone in which is Judging the contest, I know it will come down to the wire!:)

[rmalone]

I voted for the best pic, not the ugliest beast. And actually I think the anglers and scorpions are sweet looking.

[Sir Patrick]

I voted for the ugliest creature- all the pics looked great!

[Captain]

Looks like im beat but that angler is straight up GRIMY!

[litttlelondyn]

I'm beat too Captain! Poor Pal! :doh:

[litttlelondyn]

Yay, Pal got two more votes. :ipod:

[dcook]

Ok i voted now what ?

lololololololol

[saltyfish808]

really no question

[jimsflies]

Thanks to all for voting! We have a winner...the ugliest photo award goes to FlynnFish for her Anglerfish photo:

http://www.captivereefs.com/potm-pics/vote/2011April/46.jpg

Shannon will receive a $75 gift certificate to Wet Thumb Frags (http://www.captivereefs.com/forum/sponsor-site/1012).

http://www.captivereefs.com/forum/images/dto_vendor/banner/1012_1.jpg (http://www.captivereefs.com/forum/sponsor-site/1012)

[litttlelondyn]

Congratulations Shannon! You earned it! :congratulations:

[Captain]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2U8yfKM9nY

[FlynnFish]

Thanks everyone for the votes! "Ug" also says thank you!!!

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn201/shannyfly/2011-06-07134954_CenterLine_Michigan_US.jpg

[FlynnFish]

This is what I got with my gift certificate- wild caught pair of onyx percs:thumbsup::thumbsup:
http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn201/shannyfly/2011-06-12155730_Warren_Michigan_US.jpg

Of course there was still more to pay---
THANK YOU JIM AND WET THUMBS!!!!

Can't wait for my new fishies!

[jimsflies]

Wow handsome pair...gonna make Ug jealous !