Nov 2023 POTM: Frag picture

jkcoral · Nov 22, 2023

Holy Grails. I’ve had them since August and started with a single head and a tiny baby. Been growing quick. I target feed them every other day. Taken on my iPhone.

Reefkeepers Archive · Nov 22, 2023

Does it have to be a frag? I've only ever gotten corals as full grown out sizes and would love to enter!

bbPhoenix777 · Nov 22, 2023

Tck mermaid chalice

drolmaeye · Nov 22, 2023

Samsung S21+ with an Orphek filter. No post processing other than a "fix lighting" offer from my device. I took this pic in early September, six days after buying this little goni frag. Ultimately I want to have a beautiful slice of reef, but in the beginning I guess it's truly a coral fragment, on a pristine little frag plug, on a very unnatural frag tray. This little coral has moved down to the sand, living its best life (I hope). I wonder what it will look like in a year or two?

twiatr2001 · Nov 23, 2023

my flaming bugatti bowerbanki

exnisstech · Nov 23, 2023

Well it would be nice if we at least give the Mods some more choices since its supposed to get narrowed down to 15

TangerineSpeedo · Nov 23, 2023

I have had this frag for over a year… While I love the coral I have yet to find the perfect visual spot for it. So while I try to stick it in the sand on a sand stand, my Lyre tail Damsel hates it. Constantly knocking it over. The potato chip coral doesn’t seem to mind and is heavily encrusted.
Just a commentary on not everything is perfect and other things get prioritized.
“Reefing’s dirty little secret” oh the horror!
Shot and edited on a iPhone with an orange filter.

ScurvyFrog · Nov 23, 2023

This is my Australian Button Scoly from @AquaSD Started off as a small guy but has grown and matured nicely - the colors of this just absolutely explode off the screen. Frag is about 8 months old. Photos taken with iPhone 14 and orange filter

bradreef · Nov 23, 2023

Here is a shot of jello shot.
With the cell phone

IntrinsicReef · Nov 23, 2023

Acropora with coloration similar to Pearlberry. This is a frag from what was originally a maricultured colony. I have grown it out in many different settings and it always looks different. I shot this today with my D90 and tweaked a bit in Lightroom.

Undersea Gardens · Nov 24, 2023

Not sure what they are called so if anyone know, help me out. Lol. Taken with my pixel 7pro. I live the colour on these guys under the blues.

Stang67 · Nov 24, 2023

One of the first sps frags in my tank and my new favorite.

Waters · Nov 24, 2023

Only one I have with me...........my Ultimate Efflo when he was a little guy.

Evil1 · Nov 24, 2023

Tropicana Anacropora frag purchased in September 2023 growing nicely!

dieselkeeper · Nov 24, 2023

Turtle_reef · Nov 24, 2023

maroun.c said:
Welcome to the Reef2Reef POTM Contest - Photo of the Month

Sponsored by Avast Marine!

This month's subject - Frag Picture

Deadline to Enter: 30th of Nov 2023 at 11:59 pm (EST)
Looking forward to great shots of your "Frag" ! Remember, the photo has to have been taken by you, and the subject has to be in your aquarium.
No watermarks or captions are allowed in the pictures and pictures with watermarks will be disqualified.
A bit of info around your shot, Frag ID, how long you had it, placement ...

This is a photo contest after all and we're looking for the best photograph. Yes, you can use a post-editing product to better your pictures. In fact, we encourage it.
Few tips:
using a macro lense or shooting close to get good magnification
utilizing extension tubes if it helps.
Tripod or securing your camera to get sharper shots
experiment with front shots or top down to get different perspectives

As always refer to the multiple photography articles or post any questions you might have on the photography forum for better support. Maybe also post a few pictures for suggestions and critique to improve your shots wile preparing for this months contest as well.

Prize: POTM Winner Banner, one year free Premium Membership and an Avast Marine Porthole courtesy of Avast Marine. Details below. (Note: Winners located outside the United States will be responsible for applicable shipping costs)

How To Enter:
Entering is easy, just a few simple guidelines to follow:

Enter ONE photo, taken by you of the subject for the month before the deadline

If you enter a second photo, it will be deleted so choose wisely before posting your entry

Multiple entries, off subject photos, or broken image links will be disqualified

Entries must be submitted before the deadline

Photo must be taken by you and in your tank

Pictures with watermarks will be disqualified

You must have an avatar uploaded when you enter

Prior winner (within the last 6 months) are welcome to enter, but not eligible for the prizes

In order to qualify to win the Avast Marine Porthole you must also like the Avast Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/avast.marine/

Winner Selection:
The mod team will select up to 15 finalists and a poll will be created and posted in the Reef Discussion Forum. The Grand Prize Winner will be determined by Reef2Reef member voting. To be eligible to vote, you must have been a member for 30 days and have 25 meaningful posts. Votes by members not meeting this criteria will be disregarded in the final count. In the case of a tie, the mod team will assist in choosing the winner. Rules, deadlines and terms are subject to change, without notice, at any time. The winner will be posted and tagged in the voting poll and will have 48 hours to claim the prize.

As this is a photography competition, and the goal is to recognize the highest quality picture. So take your time, do your post shot editing, and submit your best image.

The Prize: