Re: AGA Intl Aquascaping showcase and contest

[Erik Olson <erik@thekrib.com>]

I suppose I should also say that I support this proposal and would like to
see it come approval very soon as well.

  - Erik


On Sat, 12 Feb 2000, Neil Frank wrote:

> I support the proposal submitted to me by James Purchase. It is extremely
> well organized and clearly written. I can't see any reason why AGA would
> not want to sponsor it. I understand that PAM is going to advertise its own
> contest. I suggest that we move to adopt this project ASAP.  The organizing
> committee should be commended on a job well done.
> 
> I have some minor comments included below. I have also sent them directly
> to James.
> Neil
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> In Aquatic Gardener's Association, there should not be an apostrophe. It
> should be Aquatic Gardeners Association (p 10,18) 
> 
> Contest Guidelines(p. 12): tank sizes need to include 15 and 75 gallon
> aquaria. I suggest they be part of small and large respectively.
> 
> Photo Guidelines (p.15). The rules say that the images may only be altered
> for color correction. Perhaps, the rules should say that the COLORS SHOULD
> TRY TO REPRESENT ACTUAL APPEARANCE AND SHOULD NOT BE ENHANCED. The judges
> should be advised that color alteration cannot be practically monitored and
> for example, the reddness of plants may or may not be electronically or
> photographically enhanced. This is a problem with both films and electronic
> images. In fact, actual colors may be intentional or unintentional on part
> of the submitter.
> 
> Judging Guidelines (p 21). Complimentary should be spelled complementary
> 
> Scoring Guidelines,(p.23). The judges are asked to assign points... the
> contest organizers collate scores.... but the judges are asked to determine
> 1st, 2nd, 3rd place awards. Does this pertain to selection of 1st, 2nd 3rd
> place... or the prize for each place. If the judges do not have to use
> numerical scores as the basis for awarding "places", this possibility
> should be mentioned.
> 
> Prizes (p24 and p. 32(7)). If the contest is international, then prizes
> should be solictited from the international community (aquarists/judges
> from Europe and Asia should be consulted and companies like Dupla,
> Dennerle, ADA etc should be contacted)
> 
> Organizing Committee? I could not find the defintion. Is it the same as the
> contributors?
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