George Farmer
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Please note that some organisational details are still in progress, but here is an idea of what to expect.
Overview
UKAPS have been invited to represent the UK planted aquarium hobby and aquascaping scene at the forthcoming Aquatics Live event, Olympia, London.
UKAPS will have their own stand featuring stunning mature aquascapes created by UKAPS Members. We also plan to have a couple of empty aquariums made available for the public to 'play' with, where they can learn first-hand more about the hobby.
More info about the event here -
http://www.Aquatics-Live.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://en-gb.facebook.com/AquaticsLive?v=info" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://aquatics-live.blogspot.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://forum.practicalfishkeeping.co.uk ... hp?t=75395" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
The UKAPS Live Aquascaping Contest (UKAPS-LAC)
Next to/opposite the UKAPS stand there will be 10 identical aquariums that will be aquascaped on the first day by 10 UKAPS Members. Aquarium size and spec TBC.
There will be a large selection of high-quality hardscape and planting materials available to all participants.
The aquascapes will be ranked by a panel with a separate public vote on the second day. Judges and Prizes TBC.
How do I enter the UKAPS-LAC?
1. You need to be a UKAPS Member.
2. You need to be willing and able to participate in the Aquatics Live event as a contestant in the UKAPS-LAC.
3. email george.farmer@ukaps.org a 1200 pixel (along longest edge) jpeg of your best ever aquascape.
4. You may only enter one aquascape.
5. There is no restriction on aquarium size.
6. There is no restriction on when the aquascape photograph was taken.
7. There is no restriction if the aquascape has been previously published.
8. Entries will be made public on the UKAPS Forum on Saturday, 2nd July 2011.
9. UKAPS Members decide the Top 10 entries via a public poll that closes on Saturday, 23rd July 2011.
10. The Top 10 entries will be invited to attend the UKAPS-LAC at Aquatics Live.
11. If a Top 10 entrant is unable to attend the UKAPS-LAC at Aquatics Live, the next rank down will be invited.
12. Please note – this is not a photography contest. I would encourage UKAPS Members that vote in the poll to choose their favourite aquascape based on its own merit in terms of composition, plant selection/health, creativity etc. and not on its standard of photography. More tips on choosing a favourite will be published when the poll is released.
Summary
Aquatics Live at Olympia, London promises to be a great event made even better by a UKAPS presence.
If you'd like to help promote the planted aquarium and aquascaping hobby by attending Aquatics Live and participating in the UKAPS-LAC, then please consider entering into the poll.
The deadline for the initial phase of the contest i.e. the UKAPS Forum poll, is 2nd July 2011. Send your best aquascape images (1200 pixel jpeg) to george.farmer@ukaps.org
If you wish to attend Aquatics Live as a non-competitor then you're more than welcome, of course. We always welcome help setting up, manning and packing away the UKAPS stand, and I'm sure the event will be great to experience as a regular visitor too.
Overview
UKAPS have been invited to represent the UK planted aquarium hobby and aquascaping scene at the forthcoming Aquatics Live event, Olympia, London.
UKAPS will have their own stand featuring stunning mature aquascapes created by UKAPS Members. We also plan to have a couple of empty aquariums made available for the public to 'play' with, where they can learn first-hand more about the hobby.
More info about the event here -
http://www.Aquatics-Live.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://en-gb.facebook.com/AquaticsLive?v=info" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://aquatics-live.blogspot.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://forum.practicalfishkeeping.co.uk ... hp?t=75395" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
The UKAPS Live Aquascaping Contest (UKAPS-LAC)
Next to/opposite the UKAPS stand there will be 10 identical aquariums that will be aquascaped on the first day by 10 UKAPS Members. Aquarium size and spec TBC.
There will be a large selection of high-quality hardscape and planting materials available to all participants.
The aquascapes will be ranked by a panel with a separate public vote on the second day. Judges and Prizes TBC.
How do I enter the UKAPS-LAC?
1. You need to be a UKAPS Member.
2. You need to be willing and able to participate in the Aquatics Live event as a contestant in the UKAPS-LAC.
3. email george.farmer@ukaps.org a 1200 pixel (along longest edge) jpeg of your best ever aquascape.
4. You may only enter one aquascape.
5. There is no restriction on aquarium size.
6. There is no restriction on when the aquascape photograph was taken.
7. There is no restriction if the aquascape has been previously published.
8. Entries will be made public on the UKAPS Forum on Saturday, 2nd July 2011.
9. UKAPS Members decide the Top 10 entries via a public poll that closes on Saturday, 23rd July 2011.
10. The Top 10 entries will be invited to attend the UKAPS-LAC at Aquatics Live.
11. If a Top 10 entrant is unable to attend the UKAPS-LAC at Aquatics Live, the next rank down will be invited.
12. Please note – this is not a photography contest. I would encourage UKAPS Members that vote in the poll to choose their favourite aquascape based on its own merit in terms of composition, plant selection/health, creativity etc. and not on its standard of photography. More tips on choosing a favourite will be published when the poll is released.
Summary
Aquatics Live at Olympia, London promises to be a great event made even better by a UKAPS presence.
If you'd like to help promote the planted aquarium and aquascaping hobby by attending Aquatics Live and participating in the UKAPS-LAC, then please consider entering into the poll.
The deadline for the initial phase of the contest i.e. the UKAPS Forum poll, is 2nd July 2011. Send your best aquascape images (1200 pixel jpeg) to george.farmer@ukaps.org
If you wish to attend Aquatics Live as a non-competitor then you're more than welcome, of course. We always welcome help setting up, manning and packing away the UKAPS stand, and I'm sure the event will be great to experience as a regular visitor too.