1st BCS Betta Photo Contest

[Chris Yew]

<center>1st BCS Betta Photo Contest 2003</center>

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The 10 classes for the 1st BCS Betta Photo Contest 2003 are;

Class 1 : Dark, Solid colour, Iridescent single tail
Class 2 : Dark, Solid colour, non-iridescent single tail
Class 3 : Light, solid colour single tail
Class 4 : Bicolour single tail
Class 5 : Patterned single tail
Class 6 : Double tail
Class 7 : Crowntail (single and double tail)
Class 8 : Short finned betta splenden (single and double tail; include plakat)
Class 9 : "Wild type" Betta {all species - please provide scientific name, *hybrids are not allowed in this class)
Class 10 : Artistic - this class will be open to all (members and non members)

Maximum number of entries per participant per class = 3

This contest is open to BCS members only except Class 10(i.e. only BCS Members can submit photos to the contest). Voting for the winning fish is open to all (members and non members).


Contest and submission of photos start now till 11 May 2003 (12am).

Pls email all entries of size not larger than 640pixel x 480pixel (at 72dpi) to admin@bettaclub.org.sg
Also pls titled your email 'BCS Betta Photo Contest' and include your Realname, BCS membership number and class entered.

All photos must not contain any names or indication to show ownership.

[u]Rules and Regulations</u>
1) Photos of fish must be in curent possession of submitter
2) Previously deceased fish photos are allowed but must have been in the possession of submitter at the time of death.
3) Photos should be resized to not larger than 640x480 or similar dimensions with appropriate size ratio at 72 dpi.
3) Digitally touched up photos are allowed but restricted to cropping, resizing, and adjusting tone and color to reflect the true color of the fish.
4) All digital manipulations done must be declared to the organizers
5) Digitally manipulated pictures that have not been declared as such and subsequently discovered will be disqualified.
6) Judging by judges will be done based on 100% screen size during a single judging session.
7) Judging criteria will be based on similar criteria to those developed for Aquarama
8) Categories will be the same as in Aquarama 2003
9) Public polling will be a part of judging
10) Points accumulated by public poll will constitute 50% of total points; the other 50% will be awarded by the panel of judges.
11) In the case of a photo submitted by a judge, the final points will be based on 100% public poll. These photos will not be judged by any of the judges.
12) BCS will re-categorize photos which the judges feel belong to a category other than that in which it was entered for. The participant will be informed of such changes.


Class 10 : Artistic
This category is where anything and everything goes! It's for those who cannot resist touching up their fish photos! or creating something totally out of this world.....
Open to all - BCS members and non-members alike.
Judging in this category will be by 100% polling.
Please give a title to your 'creation'.

Please note: This photo competition is a FUN competition. Idea is to have fun and learn from it. Due to the nature of photos (2-D), the fishes can only be judged on what appears on the photo so may not necessarily be 100% reflective of your fish in real life.

All entries will be able to view at the BCS Forum Photo Album;
http://www.bettaclub.org.sg/forum/photo_album_cat.asp?sqldtl=321

Prizes for the competition;
Champion of each Class : 1 Printed Certificate, 1 JL Betta Poster and 2 Competition Used Glass Tanks.
1st Runner Up of each Class : 1 Printed Certificate and 1 Competition Used Glass Tank.

There will be no Grand Champion.

[kennho]

WOW ! Nice poster u got there. 1st prize a Nikon Coolpix 5700 ?

[Dr Hsu]

haha...yes, Chris will cut it out of the poster and present to you!:D:D:D

[kennho]

quote:Originally posted by Dr Hsu

haha...yes, Chris will cut it out of the poster and present to you!:D:D:D


[lsb] maybe that's why is a photo contest. 1st prize maybe a photo ...[be]

[Dr Hsu]

of course lah!;)

[Chris Yew]

Hi,

The purpose of this BCS Photo Contest is to replace the Betta Compare cum BBQ event scheduled on 15 May due to the recent outbreak of SARS. After many many days of discussion with the committee, we have decided to play safe so we have opted for this BCS Photo Contest.

Since it's a replacement of event for members, this Photo Contest is also for BCS members participation only. But non members pls do not be disappointed yet.

The categories for this contest will be in line or similar to that of Aquarama, i.e. 9 categories! Judging is by a mixture of polling and appointed judges - more details will be given by Dr.Hsu in due course.

All photos will be downloaded by me in the BCS Forum Photo Album so that all (members and non members) can view and appreciate them. Non participating members or non members are also able to take this opportunity to learn which color of bettas belong to which categories so that during the October Aquarama, all will be able to have more experience gain on that. Also we will be able to see how bettas are 'judged by all' and what criterias are more important in a contest or competition. So it's a very good learning experience for all.

For those that have their bettas ready for Aquarama, this is also a good opportunity to take a picture of your betta and take part in this contest before you put them into the breeding tank.

As some or most of us will be disappointed with the postponement of the Aquarama due to SARS, we hope that the BCS Photo Contest will be able to liven up our mood.

Prizes, and other details - stay tune...

[Chris Yew]

The 10 classes for the 1st BCS Betta Photo Contest 2003 are;

Class 1 : Dark, Solid colour, Iridescent single tail
Class 2 : Dark, Solid colour, non-iridescent single tail
Class 3 : Light, solid colour single tail
Class 4 : Bicolour single tail
Class 5 : Patterned single tail
Class 6 : Double tail
Class 7 : Crowntail (single and double tail)
Class 8 : Short finned betta splenden (single and double tail; include plakat)
Class 9 : "Wild type" Betta {all species - please provide scientific name, *hybrids are not allowed in this class)
Class 10 : Artistic - this class will be open to all (members and non members)

Maximum number of entries per participant per class = 3

This contest is open to BCS members only except Class 10(i.e. only BCS Members can submit photos to the contest). Voting for the winning fish is open to all (members and non members).


Contest and submission of photos start now till 11 May 2003 (12am).

Pls email all entries of size not larger than 640pixel x 480pixel (at 72dpi) to admin@bettaclub.org.sg
Also pls titled your email 'BCS Betta Photo Contest' and include your Realname, BCS membership number and class entered.

All photos must not contain any names or indication to show ownership.


Other details and rules coming out soon....

[Chris Yew]

Prizes for the competition;

Champion of each Class : 1 Printed Certificate, 1 JL Betta Poster and 2 Competition Used Glass Tanks.
1st Runner Up of each Class : 1 Printed Certificate and 1 Competition Used Glass Tank.

There will be no Grand Champion.

[Tan Xiao YI]

hmmm...would it be abit unfair for those who don'own a DC like me...though i don' own a nice fish...[be]just want to help those those who is like me :D

[Chris Yew]

You don't have to use a Digital Camera, a film camera will also be able to capture the fish.

quote:Originally posted by Tan Xiao YI

hmmm...would it be abit unfair for those who don'own a DC like me...though i don' own a nice fish...[be]just want to help those those who is like me :D

[Lim Aik Seng]

hihi gt a ques to ask
so we can send u the pic and jion the contest???

[Dr Hsu]

Here are the Rules and Regulations:

[u]Rules and Regulations</u>
1) Photos of fish must be in curent possession of submitter
2) Previously deceased fish photos are allowed but must have been in the possession of submitter at the time of death.
3) Photos should be resized to not larger than 640x480 or similar dimensions with appropriate size ratio at 72 dpi.
3) Digitally touched up photos are allowed but restricted to cropping, resizing, and adjusting tone and color to reflect the true color of the fish.
4) All digital manipulations done must be declared to the organizers
5) Digitally manipulated pictures that have not been declared as such and subsequently discovered will be disqualified.
6) Judging by judges will be done based on 100% screen size during a single judging session.
7) Judging criteria will be based on similar criteria to those developed for Aquarama
8) Categories will be the same as in Aquarama 2003
9) Public polling will be a part of judging
10) Points accumulated by public poll will constitute 50% of total points; the other 50% will be awarded by the panel of judges.
11) In the case of a photo submitted by a judge, the final points will be based on 100% public poll. These photos will not be judged by any of the judges.
12) BCS will re-categorize photos which the judges feel belong to a category other than that in which it was entered for. The participant will be informed of such changes.


Please note that there is an additional category:

Class 10 : Artistic

This category is where anything and everything goes! It's for those who cannot resist touching up their fish photos!:D or creating something totally out of this world.....
Open to all - BCS members and non-members alike.
Judging in this category will be by 100% polling.
Please give a title to your 'creation'.

Please note: This photo competition is a FUN competition. Idea is to have fun and learn from it. Due to the nature of photos (2-D), the fishes can only be judged on what appears on the photo so may not necessarily be 100% reflective of your fish in real life.

[Chris Yew]

As long as you are a BCS member, you can email your photo in accordance to the rules to admin@bettaclub.org.sg

quote:Originally posted by Lim Aik Seng

hihi gt a ques to ask
so we can send u the pic and jion the contest???

[Chris Yew]

All entries will be able to view at the BCS Forum Photo Album;
All entries will be able to view at the BCS Forum Photo Album;
http://www.bettaclub.org.sg/forum/photo_album_cat.asp?sqldtl=321

as and when there are entries recieved..

[Lim Aik Seng]

ya i,m a new bcs menber signup on the bcs roadshow.
erm i gt ques,i gt a picture of am betta now but i don't have the programme to crop it plus the photo is taken a few weeks ago
so can anyone help me here ( this betta i still have it )

[Chris Yew]

You may juz email the photo over without cropping but have to resize to not more than 640x480pixel.

quote:Originally posted by Lim Aik Seng

ya i,m a new bcs menber signup on the bcs roadshow.
erm i gt ques,i gt a picture of am betta now but i don't have the programme to crop it plus the photo is taken a few weeks ago
so can anyone help me here ( this betta i still have it )

[Chris Yew]

OK, JUZ a reminder - All participants have to title your email 'BCS Betta Photo Contest' especially when you are emailing your photos over.

*Important : As I've juz been 'quarantined' for the last 25 hrs or more due to virus infection, I will not open any email with attachment without that title in case my pc got virus again. Sorry about that but I don't wish to reinstall everything again. Thank you.

[Lim Aik Seng]

erm not sure wherethe is 640x480 but
i try to adjust it
comfirm no virus but gt pic
will reach ur e-mail soon

[Foo Hong]

No digicam leh...how&gt;?

[Dr Hsu]

Buy lah!!!:D:D:D
quote:Originally posted by Foo Hong

No digicam leh...how&gt;?

[kennho]

quote:Originally posted by Chris Yew
All entries will be able to view at the BCS Forum Photo Album;
http://www.bettaclub.org.sg/forum/photo_album_cat.asp?sqldtl=321


Chris, it might be a more interesting if viewing of "competitors" are not allow till the entry ends. In a way, u don't let those that wish to join but seeing others better than his/her and feel inferior.

Since it's like Aquarama, then make it Aquarama way of benching in.

More fun isn't it ?

[Lim Aik Seng]

yaya
i agree

[Chris Yew]

Good suggestion Kenneth, should have say so earlier. Then I don't have to work 25hrs round the clock to reinstall my pc after the virus attack haha. Time to take a break, and have a Kit Kat hehe.



quote:Originally posted by kennho

quote:Originally posted by Chris Yew
All entries will be able to view at the BCS Forum Photo Album;
http://www.bettaclub.org.sg/forum/photo_album_cat.asp?sqldtl=321


Chris, it might be a more interesting if viewing of "competitors" are not allow till the entry ends. In a way, u don't let those that wish to join but seeing others better than his/her and feel inferior.

Since it's like Aquarama, then make it Aquarama way of benching in.

More fun isn't it ?

[kennho]

Chris, I dun read every single post lah. If can compete in fries category, I still got a chance. sigh ...

[Chris Yew]

Ha Kenneth, why not under Class 10. Fries eating french fries lah!

[Foo Hong]

Fishlove is coming to snap some pics. Maybe I will get them to send me their jpg files !!!!!!!! [eb] [eb] [eb]

quote:Originally posted by Dr Hsu

Buy lah!!!:D:D:D
quote:Originally posted by Foo Hong

No digicam leh...how&gt;?

[Lim Aik Seng]

is this still no ??????

[Chris Yew]

Thank you to those who have sent in their photos for the 1st BCS Photo Contest 2003!

For Class 10, pls give a Title to your creation.

Also for those taking part, pls quote your BCS Membership Number. For non members taking part in Class 10, just give your Realname will do.

Thank you.

[Chris Yew]

Thank you to those who have sent in their photos for the 1st BCS Photo Contest 2003!

For Class 10, pls give a Title to your creation.

Also for those taking part, pls quote your BCS Membership Number. For non members taking part in Class 10, just give your Realname will do.

Thank you.

[Lim Aik Seng]

quote:Originally posted by Chris Yew

Thank you to those who have sent in their photos for the 1st BCS Photo Contest 2003!

For Class 10, pls give a Title to your creation.

Also for those taking part, pls quote your BCS Membership Number. For non members taking part in Class 10, just give your Realname will do.

Thank you.

how to quote the menbership number when i already sended the pic ????
and when will the due date ???

[Lim Aik Seng]

quote:Originally posted by Chris Yew

Thank you to those who have sent in their photos for the 1st BCS Photo Contest 2003!

For Class 10, pls give a Title to your creation.

Also for those taking part, pls quote your BCS Membership Number. For non members taking part in Class 10, just give your Realname will do.

Thank you.

how to quote the menbership number when i already sended the pic ????
and when will the due date ???

[Moses Wong]

I got a question.
Will it be better to put my CT under the CT class or other classes?

[Moses Wong]

I got a question.
Will it be better to put my CT under the CT class or other classes?

[Chris Yew]

Hi Moses,
If yours is Crowntail, put them under Crowntail class.

[Chris Yew]

Hi Moses,
If yours is Crowntail, put them under Crowntail class.

[Moses Wong]

Thank you Uncle Chris.
What is Artistic and what type of betta would be good for that class?

[Moses Wong]

Thank you Uncle Chris.
What is Artistic and what type of betta would be good for that class?

[Chris Yew]

Sorry for the late reply Moses. Artistic is something that you have use a photo editing software to make the picture more artistic and has got nothing to do with any types of betta. All types all good for this entry and it's the skill of photo editing that counts.

[Chris Yew]

Just a reminder that the closing date to submit your photos enries is on the 11 May 2003. Pls email your photos early to avoid last minute rush.

There are currently 26 entries from 8 participants and they are;
Kelvin Tan
Myron Tay
Chris Yew
Lyon
Lim Aik Seng
Benjamin Wong (Fox)
Morris Gabriel
Edward Chiang

A printed certificate with other prizes will be given to the winners during the BCS AGM. Hurry, take part now!

[Chris Yew]

Hurry, the closing date for the photo contest is tomorrow 11 May at 12am. Submit your entries now!

[Lim Aik Seng]

quote:Originally posted by Chris Yew

Just a reminder that the closing date to submit your photos enries is on the 11 May 2003. Pls email your photos early to avoid last minute rush.

There are currently 26 entries from 8 participants and they are;
Kelvin Tan
Myron Tay
Chris Yew
Lyon
Lim Aik Seng
Benjamin Wong (Fox)
Morris Gabriel
Edward Chiang

A printed certificate with other prizes will be given to the winners during the BCS AGM. Hurry, take part now!


erm maybe can tell us how many entries they send
by the way why can't i see the pic

[Chris Yew]

I hereby annouced that the photo contest submission is now closed!
I'll be preparing the photos for all to view and vote soon. STay tune.

[Chris Yew]

Hi All,
The 1st BCS Photo Contest 2003 photos submission closed last night and attracted a total of 45 entries!

All the participating photos are shown in the BCS Fourum Album at;
http://www.bettaclub.org.sg/forum/photo_album_cat.asp?sqldtl=321

Voting date will be announced later. Voting is open to all (members and non members).

Stay tune.

[Chris Yew]

Finally all the photos all uploaded to the album and you may start viewing them now at;
http://www.bettaclub.org.sg/forum/photo_album_cat.asp?sqldtl=321 or at the respective Voting Class Heading in BCS Fourm.

I think there are more than 46 entries and juz can't counting correctly. Anyone can help count how many entries are there altogether?

Voting most likely to start tomorrow if everything goes well.

Good Luck!

[Lyon Goh]

well, for the prize, is it for each class?

[Chris Yew]

Prizes for the competition;
Champion of each Class : 1 Printed Certificate, 1 JL Betta Poster and 2 Competition Used Glass Tanks.
1st Runner Up of each Class : 1 Printed Certificate and 1 Competition Used Glass Tank.

There will be no Grand Champion.


quote:Originally posted by Lyon Goh

well, for the prize, is it for each class?

[Chris Yew]

The following winners of the BCS Photo Contest pls remember to collect your prizes during the BCS AGM this Sat. 28 Jun 2003 at the Kebun Bahru C.C.

- Winners for the photo contest (non members) may turn up at 3.35pm for the prize presentation ceremony and join us in the feast up thereafter.
- Those winners in the photo contest who are unable to attend the prize presentation ceremony may nominate another BCS member to collect their prize on their behalf. Their nominees must check the condition of the prizes (tanks or posters) for any breakage or damages, as we will not allow exchanges after that or liable for any damages. Pls email to admin@bettaclub.org.sg to tell us who you are nominating to collect the prizes on your behalf by this Friday.

Winners of 1st BCS Photo Contest

Class 1: Dark Solid Color, Iridescent Single Tail
1st - 1002: Kelvin Tan
2nd - 1005: Derrick Kuah

Class 2: Dark, Solid Color, Non-iridescent Single Tail
1st - 2003: Myron Tay
2nd - 2001: Myron Tay

Class 3: Light, Solid Color Single Tail
1st - 3003: Kelvin Tan
2nd - 3001: Kelvin Tan

Class 4: Bicolor Single Tail
No winners

Class 5: Patterned Single Tail
1st - 5001: Chris Yew
2nd - 5003: Kelvin Tan

Class 6: Double Tail
1st - 6005: Fred Lai
2nd - 6004: Chris Yew

Class 7: Crowntail
1st - 7001: Lim Aik Seng
2nd - 7002: Lyon Goh

Class 8: Short Finned Betta Splendens
1st - 8003: Kelvin Tan
2nd - 8012: Fred Lai

Class 9: Wild Type
1st - 9001: Hsu Li Chieh

Class 10: Artistic
1st - 10002: Morris Gabriel
2nd - 10001: Kelvin Tan

Prizes for the competition;
Champion of each Class : 1 Printed Certificate, 1 JL Betta Poster and 2 Competition Used Glass Tanks.
1st Runner Up of each Class : 1 Printed Certificate and 1 Competition Used Glass Tank.

[Lim Aik Seng]

erm MR chris
do u mind help me upload my CT to my gallery ????

[Chris Yew]

Aik Seng, I've already created an album for you. As the programme only allow user to upload the photo themselves, I'm unable to do it for you. You may see this thread on how to upload;
http://www.bettaclub.org.sg/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=547

quote:Originally posted by Lim Aik Seng

erm MR chris
do u mind help me upload my CT to my gallery ????

[Lim Aik Seng]

ok 10q very much

[Chris Yew]

Those that did not collect your prizes during the recent AGM, pls contact Edwin Lim at 9680-0808.

[Chris Yew]

Those that did not collect your prizes during the recent AGM, pls contact Edwin Lim at 9680-0808.

[Lim Aik Seng]

i collected
ERM they jus don;t look like used
more like brand new to me
very Nice

[Lim Aik Seng]

i collected
ERM they jus don;t look like used
more like brand new to me
very Nice