January '09 POTM Contest!

[sambrinar]

without, with the flash takes away the effects of the actinics by adding white light

 

[seatrueblue]

ok, done

 

[untilthen]

and my photo

 

[Reefmack]

Octoman - the polyps on that coral resembles a Cyphastrea, maybe Cyphastrea decadia?

Cyphastrea decadia

It doesn't look like any Montipora I've seen, but I suppose it could be. Whatever it is, it's a beauty!

 

[untilthen]

good call reefmack... u may b right

 

[goldenmacman]

Heres mine!!

 

[pinklips829]

here is my submission photo, hope you all like.

 

[funkpolice]

Here's a few from last night. I don't think any are contest winning material, but which do you guys/gals like the best?

I have a hard time with the white balance under aticnics. Every thing pops so much more in person.
bill

 

[SeahorseBT]

I like the trumpets or zoas right above them.

 

[Debby]

These are not the ones i entered but think they are pretty.

 

[sambrinar]

What are you talking about Bill, enter one, beautiful!!

Great picts you all!!!

 

[Reefmack]

Here's mine - my pocillipora damicornis under 420/460 actinics. It glows like a light!

 

[seafansar]

It is really hard to get a clear picture. I took about 20 blurry pictures for every decent one. Which should I enter?

 

[new reefer 03]

It is really hard to get a clear picture. I took about 20 blurry pictures for every decent one. Which should I enter?

that one! :lurk:

 

[SeahorseBT]

I like the last one of the zoas.

 

[funkpolice]

seafan, what kind of zoas are the ones in the first pic? I like that picture the best.
bill

 

[goldenmean]

I like the first one too Sara

 

[seafansar]

I got those from vividaquariums and they called them vivid sunrise palys. They kind of look like orange people eaters, but are a little more pink than orange. Unless I can get a clearer picture of the vivids, I think I'll enter the last photo of zoas.

 

[goldenmean]

I took new photos under actinics.
Here is my entry!

Gorgonian, Trachy,Caulastrea, Lobos, Sideastrea, Sponge, Zoanthid, Fungias, Ricordias, & Actinodiscus

 

[sambrinar]

That is a great shot Jeff, this is gonna be a tough choice!!!