Enter the July POTM Contest sponsored by The Blue Glow

[jimsflies]

http://www.captivereefs.com/misc_images/show-your-glow-lg.jpg


http://www.captivereefs.com/forum/images/dto_vendor/banner/1018_1.jpg (http://theblueglow.com/)

July's Photo of the Month topic is "Show Your Glow". Your asking yourself...what is "Show Your Glow"? We thought it would be fun to run a contest in the spirit of The Blue Glow's motto. Here is their motto which I think will make it a little easier to understand what we are looking for.


At some point every reefkeeper has the experience of driving by a home and noticing the tell tale "Blue Glow" emanating from the family room window. The glow that says "A reefkeeper lives here". At that moment one feels a certain joy, a bond is created, a connection is made. One comes to teh realization that within those walls resides a kindered spirit, a fellow guardian of the "Blue Glow".

[coverattach=1]In otherwords, the Glow we are talking about showing refers to that light eminating from your house window...or room of your house if you don't have a window in your tank room. Or any other creative photo that shows off your reefing glow. Also, for this contest if you want to apply some post-photo editing to further enhance the artistic appeal of your photo feel free.

Post your best shot and win one of the Blue Glow's sweet new Infinity series racks (see photo)!

POTM rules are as follows:

1. You may enter ONE photo.
2. Your photo entry MUST be uploaded in your User Album (http://www.captivereefs.com/forum/album.php).
3. After uploading in your Album you must post it here....use the img tags to link it from your album.
4. The contest will close on the last day of the month.
5. The winner will be chosen by CR Staff or designated judges.
6. The winning photo will be featured on the CaptiveReefs' homepage next month.
7. 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.


The contest runs until July 31.|

[Myteemouse]

BUMMER my lights go out before it gets dark outside this time of year..
I can turn them back on but really??
This topic should be done in the winter..:)
I guess I'm staying up late tonight.

[jolson10450]

well i'll be the first person to step up to the plate. once again taken with my camera phone under my super powered blue led spot light i borrowed from work =)

my whammin watermellons (thats what they were sold to me as but look like eagle eyes)

http://www.captivereefs.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=100&pictureid=567

[Werdlone]

I think they are looking for a picture of your tank from an outside window, or a picture of the glow of your tank outside your house. Myteemouse, you may have to turn your lights on for a couple minutes to get the pic...I don't think it will hurt your reef, but that is totally up to you. My shot will be a glow from a basement window. My neighbors joke that I have a Kmart blue light special going everynight.

[jimsflies]

I think they are looking for a picture of your tank from an outside window, or a picture of the glow of your tank outside your house. Myteemouse, you may have to turn your lights on for a couple minutes to get the pic...I don't think it will hurt your reef, but that is totally up to you. My shot will be a glow from a basement window. My neighbors joke that I have a Kmart blue light special going everynight.

Andy - You are correct. Either you can submit a photo showing the glow eminating from your tank from outside a window or you can be creative and submit another photo showing your glow especially if your tank is located in a room with no window, etc. Justin's qualifies since it has a "glowing" quality.



BUMMER my lights go out before it gets dark outside this time of year..
I can turn them back on but really??
This topic should be done in the winter..:)
I guess I'm staying up late tonight.

And see, I thought summer would be easier since it's nice outside...if we did this in the winter, someone would complain about it being too cold to go out and take a picture. Now stop your whining and show us your glow. :) I think turning on the acintinics for 5 minutes is worth it to win one of the Blue Glow's awesome frag racks.

[jolson10450]

it is hard to get mine form outside because it is on the 2nd story of my house and i have perminant blinds on that window and a window AC to help keep the tank cool (on top of central air, added an addition to the house and never upgraded a/c units lol)

so im glad to see mine qualifies.

[jimsflies]

I'm surprised we haven't had more entries for this one....it might be the easiest photo contest to date...turn on your actinics and shoot a photo showing the glow coming out of the window.

Don't you guys have glow?

[Skyhigh]

i will get mine dont you worry!!!!!!!

[Sir Patrick]

I might be able to get mine done tonight!

[Sir Patrick]

http://www.captivereefs.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=76&pictureid=585

[jolson10450]

one thing i have to ask is what about those who have their tanks in a basement or 2nd level of their home so you cant see the glow at all?

[jimsflies]

I thought we covered that with your entry?

[jolson10450]

I thought we covered that with your entry?

oh ok yeah i was just wondering for others. I do kind of feel out of place with mine because everyone will have photos from outside so i was considering changing mine to fit with the rest but realized last night i cannot see it do to a window AC in the window and it being on the second level so i just though i would ask. I will just keep what i have submitted =) i really like that picture anyways but i just wanted to be sure.

[jimsflies]

I suppose you could also show the glow eminating down an interior hallway if you didn't have an outside window. The idea is to be a little creative anyway. The rays of actinic light hitting your coral in your photo qualifies in that regard.

Also, for this contest if you want to apply some post-photo editing to further enhance the artistic appeal of your photo feel free. <---note I just added this to the contest description above so everyone knows it's ok.

[BriGuy31+]

Here goes nothing.............

http://www.captivereefs.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=121&pictureid=587

[jimsflies]

OK folks....only three entries! :confused:

What are you waiting for? :waiting:

This is an awesome prize and an easy contest! :easy_button:

[thefishgirl]

I'll be getting out my camera over the next few days for this contest! Most of my stuff already looks blue and blurry, so I'm a shoo-in for this one! :) I think I'll focus on my pico tank and try to snap a few shots from outside of my window.

And thanks to Andy for sponsoring this contest!!

[MizTanks]

Grrrr-every time I step out the door to snap a pic my sisters cats have to come see what I'm doing (all 5 of em) then I can't even see my tank let alone get a pic- lol

[schminksbro]

Blue Cats! We may have a winner!:)


Grrrr-every time I step out the door to snap a pic my sisters cats have to come see what I'm doing (all 5 of em) then I can't even see my tank let alone get a pic- lol

[thefishgirl]

OMG.. that would be an awesome shot.... 5 cats silhouetted against the blue glow!!

:cheer:

[jimsflies]

That's what I'm talking about...be a little creative, have a little fun...finally a contest where the white balance doesn't matter!

[Poseidon]

LOL Nice title Jim!

You know, I don't think I have a shot of my tank from outside the house....

[BriGuy31+]

LOL Nice title Jim!

You know, I don't think I have a shot of my tank from outside the house....

Ah man, it's a wrap!! How can I compete with a "Photo Adviser".........lol. Ok, bring it on!!!

[Joefish]

Quick question before i take the thermal drapes down tonight and stand in the road with my camera, is it reef only lights or can I turn on all the tanks?

[jimsflies]

Quick question before i take the thermal drapes down tonight and stand in the road with my camera, is it reef only lights or can I turn on all the tanks?

Your choice....whatever shows off "your glow" more. :)

[goodgreef]

You know I would probably win!! folks feel'n sorry for the old guy:) Thanks for think'n of me, I might just take a shot.

[jimsflies]

You should definitely enter!

[XSiVE]

Here's my entry, because jim's new BBcode got my attention.

My tank is in the basement and I thought this looked pretty cool.

Edit, the only post-processing done was to adjustment to levels and a crop.

http://www.captivereefs.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=124&pictureid=598

[toddman74]

this is what a peeping tom would see outside my fish room.

http://www.captivereefs.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=125&pictureid=599

[dentdominator]

I just noticed this post. I will take pictures this evening and post them !!

The supplement lighting on my 210 consist of (3) 72" actinic vho's and (1) 72" 454 vho bulb.

With all of them on they pack a serious punch !!

[softiegirl]

http://www.captivereefs.com/misc_images/show-your-glow-lg.jpg


http://www.captivereefs.com/forum/images/dto_vendor/banner/1018_1.jpg (http://theblueglow.com/)

July's Photo of the Month topic is "Show Your Glow". Your asking yourself...what is "Show Your Glow"? We thought it would be fun to run a contest in the spirit of The Blue Glow's motto. Here is their motto which I think will make it a little easier to understand what we are looking for.



[coverattach=1]In otherwords, the Glow we are talking about showing refers to that light eminating from your house window...or room of your house if you don't have a window in your tank room. Or any other creative photo that shows off your reefing glow. Also, for this contest if you want to apply some post-photo editing to further enhance the artistic appeal of your photo feel free.

Post your best shot and win one of the Blue Glow's sweet new Infinity series racks (see photo)!

POTM rules are as follows:

1. You may enter ONE photo.
2. Your photo entry MUST be uploaded in your User Album (http://www.captivereefs.com/forum/album.php).
3. After uploading in your Album you must post it here....use the img tags to link it from your album.
4. The contest will close on the last day of the month.
5. The winner will be chosen by CR Staff or designated judges.
6. The winning photo will be featured on the CaptiveReefs' homepage next month.
7. 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.


The contest runs until July 31.|


can you see it coming out of my windows? lolol:big_grin:

[jimsflies]

can you see it coming out of my windows? lolol:big_grin:

We need photo evidence...

Lets see some more glow!!!!!

[Skyhigh]

We need photo evidence...

Lets see some more glow!!!!!

Wheres your glow Jim?

[bigbill]

this is looking in my back door screen and all
http://i701.photobucket.com/albums/ww15/bigbill_01/IMG_2049.jpg


as big as i can sorry

[jimsflies]

Bill see if you can post a larger version...

Also don't forget to upload it in the albums here on the site and link to it rather than photobucket or other hosting site. Here is a link to your albums (http://www.captivereefs.com/forum/album.php).

[Myteemouse]

here is my entry for the month

I laughed when I read the topic for the month cause I painted my beam about 4 months ago..
And the walls in that room are baby /sky blue.





http://www.captivereefs.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=126&pictureid=602

[dentdominator]

Original picture

http://www.captivereefs.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=127&pictureid=606


Tweaked it !!

http://www.captivereefs.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=127&pictureid=613

[jimsflies]

WOW...nice!

[softiegirl]

here is my entry for the month

i laughed when i read the topic for the month cause i painted my beam about 4 months ago..
And the walls in that room are baby /sky blue.





http://www.captivereefs.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=126&pictureid=602

sweetttttttttt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[vittleking]

here is mine.
http://www.captivereefs.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=128&pictureid=608

[Tom@HaslettMI]

The Blue Glow + Infinity series frag rack prize =

http://www.captivereefs.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=83&pictureid=609


Taken with HTC Eris Droid phone with one ATI blue+ bulb. Only editing done was cropping.

[Bongo Shrimp]

This was a cool idea for a subject.

[jimsflies]

Come on Gordon! Enter!

[Bongo Shrimp]

Hmmmmmmmmmm... :crazy2:

[fishboy13]

Hey, sorry I just found this thread I've been really busy. I'll get a picture tonight ;)

[fishboy13]

This is my blue glow. The only editing was I cropped it.

http://i607.photobucket.com/albums/tt157/fishboy13/theblueglow028.jpg

[bkss709]

Hello everyone i would love to add my tank to the mix but need BeakerBob or some with a good camera to take some pictures for me and my tank is looking really really good but my camera does not take good pictures that could show off my tank. Here is the best i can do and will show why i need some to take pictures for me and my camera picks up to much blue in my tank and my white balance does not help.


http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu322/bkss709_2009/DSC04218.jpg

Part of left side of tank with some of my chalice corals.
http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu322/bkss709_2009/DSC04207.jpg[/IMG

Actinic Shot two ATI Blue +
[IMG]http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu322/bkss709_2009/Frags%20for%20sale/DSC04181.jpg

[AJ :)]

Some really great shots in there!

AJ :)

[jimsflies]

Hello everyone i would love to add my tank to the mix but need BeakerBob or some with a good camera to take some pictures for me and my tank is looking really really good but my camera does not take good pictures that could show off my tank. Here is the best i can do and will show why i need some to take pictures for me and my camera picks up to much blue in my tank and my white balance does not help.

Brian...the thing about this contest is white balance is immaterial... the more blue the better! Feel free to submit a glow shot!

Editing is also totally allowed guys...so photoshop away!

[bkss709]

Brian...the thing about this contest is white balance is immaterial... the more blue the better! Feel free to submit a glow shot!

Editing is also totally allowed guys...so photoshop away!

Thanks Jim

BeakerBobs 4-Color Chalice

http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu322/bkss709_2009/Frags%20for%20sale/DSC02528.jpg

[Skyhigh]

Out front of house in the middle of the road good veiw for people that drive bye
http://www.captivereefs.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=75&pictureid=655

[shovelhead91701]

I know my tank isn't established well yet but hey, that's why I need to win the gift certificate!!!!!!!!!

[adalius]

My glow doesn't really make my windows light up, so here's my glow bouncing off my Bubble Tip Anemone.
http://www.captivereefs.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=133&pictureid=631

[adalius]

here is my entry for the month

I laughed when I read the topic for the month cause I painted my beam about 4 months ago..
And the walls in that room are baby /sky blue.

http://www.captivereefs.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=126&pictureid=602

That is possibly the coolest idea for a bar I've seen.

[jimsflies]

I'm thinking about a similar idea...except I'd call mine the "Go Blue Room". :michigan:

[koralkrab125]

this is what everyone sees when they drive up and down my street since i live right downtown on a busy corner im sure most people are wondering what the heck is going on in my house

http://www.captivereefs.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=134&pictureid=632

[Myteemouse]

That is possibly the coolest idea for a bar I've seen.
thanks.. I have a short build thread here on CR..

I'm thinking about a similar idea...except I'd call mine the "Go Blue Room". :michigan:
LOL good idea.. I say go blue too. But mines for the HAWKS!!
GO SEAHAWKS.

[cg5071]

i thought i should put up a pic. not the greatest but it is my nightlight at the foot of the bed. it glows, lol just not superbright!
http://www.captivereefs.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=136&pictureid=641

[adalius]

thanks.. I have a short build thread here on CR..


Yea, just checked it out, it looks awesome. I couldn't even tell it was two tanks until I saw the build, I thought you just had a custom L shaped. And man oh man, the pic of the coralline growth after a year is insane!

[Danthefishman]

I have a 120 built into the base of a bar, here's my glow. I have also attached a photo without the night lights on.

[sdavis43]

Here is the backyard lit up

http://i470.photobucket.com/albums/rr62/shanedavis43/glow.jpg

[Chelle's Ocean]

SORRY! Life stole me away from CR:tear: - but I am back! And I am sooooo glad I had the urge to jump on here today, the end of the contest! Whew! Talk about cutting it close, lol!
I have to wait until my lights go off this evening, then I will post.
Only 1? that's gonna be hard. The 'Blue Glow' is so cool coming from multiple areas. I will be back with a shot! Ooooooooo I need that prize like you just can't imagine!! My tangs have toppled over my racks (handmade & bought) and I am having to start over :tear: with my frags.
But oh how fun this is! Who's idea was this? Awesome thinking! :highfive3:

[Chelle's Ocean]

Thanks for waiting!
Please enter this for me - this is from the side of the house, you can see the blue light glowing as you are pulling up the road.............
:thumbsup:(fingers & fins are crossed for this) :fish2:

[BriGuy31+]

Good luck to everyone!! Thanks to Andy and Jim for putting this thing together.:thumbsup:

[jimsflies]

Thanks to all who submitted photos and voted. Based on the vote (http://www.captivereefs.com/forum/showthread.php?t=9490), we have a winner. The winner is skyhigh with nearly 30% of the votes.

Here is a copy of his submittal:


Out front of house in the middle of the road good veiw for people that drive bye
http://www.captivereefs.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=75&pictureid=655

For the winning photo, Bryan wins the Infinity Rack from The Blue Glow. Congrats Bryan!

[Chelle's Ocean]

Congrats!:thumbsup:

[schminksbro]

Thanks everyone for participating! All the pics were great! I hope everyone had some fun with this contest. Congrats to Skyhigh!

[Sir Patrick]

Nice pics skyhigh!

[BK's Reef]

skyhigh needs to stop winning...i was the first vote for him...i didnt know it was him!