Eco-Lens Challenge | Focus on Insects ๐ | Week 1
Observe โข Photograph โข Research โข Share
๐ Week 1 focus on: Insects
(e.g., beetles, butterflies, ants...)
Greetings, nature camping enthusiasts
Dear campers, I'm pleased to present a challenge that combines photography + observation + research. Ideal for nature lovers at CCS!
The Eco-Lens Challenge invites you to explore the biodiversity that surrounds us and record it for posterity. We want to foster curiosity, knowledge, and a connection with the natural world. And enjoy the photography skills of participating Steemians.
What is the โEco Lens Challengeโ about?
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Observe: Your environment and surroundings, including your home and garden. โ Photograph: Take several shots from different angles and distances. Select the 7 best ones. โ Research: Research and write a review about the insect, animal, flower, or plant you photographed. Be creative. โ Share: The post on Steemit. You can also log your observation on iNaturalist |
How to Participate?
- โ Follow the weekly theme: ๐ Week 1 Theme: Insects
- โ Only one insect per post
- โ Detailed Description (Minimum 300 words). Your text must include: - A general description of the subject, including full common and scientific names. - Details about its habitat. - Distinctive behaviors you observed. - A couple of brief paragraphs about the process of photographing it. - References to the sources you consulted.
- โ Maximum of 7 good-quality photos. Make sure your photos and description align with the current week's theme.
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Use a variety of required photographic shots: Example: very close-up photos showing details. Photos that show them completely, clearly, and sharply. Photos that show them in their natural environment, where you observed them.
- โ GPS location: Take photos with the GPS location feature enabled. This adds authenticity and documentary value to your observation.
- โ Optional: Share your observation on iNaturalist.org if you already have a profile there.
Rules and Guidelines
โข Title format: "Insect Name + Observation Location" (Example: Genus Plagioptycha, Venezuela).
โข Post your entry in the CCS Community.
โข Images must be your own. Try to include clear, beautiful, and high-quality images.
โข All entries must be free of AI and plagiarism.
โข Use the hashtags: #eco-lens #ccs #photography #insects #zoology #country #steemexclusive
โข Leave the link to your entry in the comments section of this post and invite three friends to join.
โข Share the Google Maps location coordinates
โข Visit other participants at the event and leave a comment.
โข Optional: Upload photos and description to your profile on Inaturalist.org. Share the link
โข Optional: Set @ccscurator as the beneficiary of 10% to support curation and future challenges.
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The challenge runs from August 26th to September 2nd, 2025
๐ฅ ๐๐ฑ Pool of Prizes๐ฅ ๐๐ฑ
| ๐ Ranking ๐ | Prizes |
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| ๐ฅ 1st Place: | 3 steem |
| ๐ฅ 2nd Place: | 2 steem |
| ๐ฅ 3rd Place 1: | 1 steem |
AND Pluses:
- @ccscurator will vote for quality entries.
- We invite our friends @disconnect and @winwithsteemit to comment and reveal unique Steemit Lottery promo codes for this week's winners.
CC: @disconnect @visionaer3003 @ccscurator
Sources
 Original production by @joslud |
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Welcome. ๐๐๐ทEntry Nยฐ 2
A post that captures the essence and spirit of this contest. A visual pleasure, and the text inspires learning. The photos themselves describe this insect in at least two varieties: one blue and one with brown wings. I invite you to take nature observation seriously at INaturalist.org.
See more, in the post.
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this looks good!
@joslud
Can edited pictures be used too?
I took few pictures and I have edited them too
And ...
About this GPS settings..I don't understand ..
How is it done?
Hello
Yes, you can edit, but keep it to a basic or minimal level. Perhaps crop to give a better frame, rotate, or minimally enhance the colors. This is because the emphasis of the challenge is on observation and showing the insect as it is, without extreme artistic interventions or interpretations.
GPS Coordinates
Getting the coordinates is simple. Go to your phone's settings and enable your camera's LOCATION permission. This will automatically add the map coordinates to your photos. (๐ I hope you can see the images.
1. In settings, look for the location icon
2. Enable the camera permission.
3. If the permission is activated, the photos will include the coordinates in the details.
4. To copy them, go to the photo details and look for COORDINATES
That's what my photo details is showing
But after editing with lightroom mobile application the details will change.
I don't see the image.
Let's do something. We're in the opening week, and some adjustments are allowed along the way.
Create your post, remembering to emphasize showing the insect as it is. If you remember the location, mention it.
Over time, we'll get used to the coordinates for the map.
PS: If you're interested, create your account on iNaturalist.org
https://steemit.moecki.online/ccs/@joslud/inaturalist-org-camping-club-steemit-windows-to-biodiversity
You can follow me.
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?user_id=joslud&verifiable=any
Okay thanks alot sir
Finding it hard to post on steemit...
Pictures not loading
Yes, we have a problem on Steemit๐๐
There are still a few days left until the contest, so hopefully they'll fix that problem.
I love nature very much. I will participate in this contest you shared.
Sure, my friend, I look forward to your participation.
My entry
https://steemit.com/ccs/@davidmarkgeorge/insects-and-thier-habitat
Welcome. ๐๐๐ทEntry Nยฐ 1
You were the first to post, despite Steemit's image upload issues. A very well-developed post; it's clear you paid attention to telling a story and describing it from your observations. Thanks for participating, and I hope to continue enjoying your submissions in future contests. In terms of editing, I think you overdid the greens, and that may have affected the visualization of the caterpillar.
See more, in the post.
My Entry
๐ธ๐ธCCS Contest..Eco-Lens Challenge. Beautiful photography of insects (butterflies). Week 1โ โ
Welcome. ๐๐๐ทEntry Nยฐ 3
An interesting post. I see your effort, your dedication to striving for quality. But it feels distant; it feels like I'm reading a book instead of my friend photographing the butterfly.
See more in the post...
My entry
https://steemit.com/hive109690/@rubee2as1/variegated-grasshopper-nigeria
Dear, @rubee2as1
Oh, my friend.
Week 1 is closed. But you can use this post for the week 2 contest. Here
https://steemit.moecki.online/ccs/@joslud/eco-lens-challenge-focus-on-insects-week-2
In a way, that gives you an advantage. The challenge only accepts your own photos. I saw an image that's not yours, but from Pixabay. Please delete it.
Likewise, please reflect the citations from Wikipedia and https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zonocerus_variegatus
You can also share if you've eaten those grasshoppers.
Okay
I will do the needful.