NADA 2018 Show Discus Winners

[Second Hand Pat]

Here are the NADA 2018 Show Discus. The photos were taken by our very own Ricardo with a little help from me. :D Please note the owner of the discus is in the caption below the picture.

Grand Champion

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/927/42733016984_b83cb944f8_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/287aT9U)Grand Champion - Chen's Discus (https://flic.kr/p/287aT9U) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/129594174@N08/)

[Second Hand Pat]

People's Choice

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/926/42733047064_c633915ae3_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/287b36w)People's Choice - James Perrenod (https://flic.kr/p/287b36w)

[Second Hand Pat]

BRED BY EXHIBITOR

Our very own Steve (RogueDiscus) took first place.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1781/28562452657_81110eed17_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/KvY35i)BRED BY EXHIBITOR First Place - Steve Martinich (https://flic.kr/p/KvY35i) [/url]

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/843/43449006861_b2a40a9249_b.jpg (https://www.flickr.com/photos/129594174@N08/)BRED BY EXHIBITOR Second Place - Greg Biggiani (https://flic.kr/p/29crvZX) [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/129594174@N08/]

[nc0gnet0]

fantastic photo work Ricardo and Pat!

[Keith Perkins]

fantastic photo work Ricardo and Pat!

No doubt. The only thing better than seeing Ricardo and Pat's pictures is being there in person and seeing the real thing.

[Second Hand Pat]

Wild Class - First, Second and Third Place in order

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1769/41641605140_2e9dd6f20b_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/26rJ7rj)Wild Class First Place - Hugo Santarem Discus (https://flic.kr/p/26rJ7rj) by Pat Husband (https://www.flickr.com/photos/129594174@N08/), on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1786/43449311411_94733f40e0_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/29ct5wP)Wild Class Second Place - Hugo Santaren Discus (https://flic.kr/p/29ct5wP) [/url]

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/927/41641663740_bdce4dcbae_b.jpg (https://www.flickr.com/photos/129594174@N08/)Wild Class Third Place - Hugo Santaren Discus (https://flic.kr/p/26rJpRE) [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/129594174@N08/]

[Second Hand Pat]

Fineline Class - First, Second and Third Place in order

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1761/29578908168_9770398779_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/M4MCTj)Fineline Class First Place - Kevin Bergeson (https://flic.kr/p/M4MCTj) [/url]

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1827/28563009907_b35f330c6a_b.jpg (https://www.flickr.com/photos/129594174@N08/)Fineline Class Second Place - Al Castro (https://flic.kr/p/Kw1TJ4)

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1808/28562993637_29d2b2700f_b.jpg (https://www.flickr.com/photos/129594174@N08/)Fineline Class Third Place - Kevin Bergeson (https://flic.kr/p/Kw1NTx) [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/129594174@N08/]

[Second Hand Pat]

Open Class (NON-PB) First, Second and Third Place in order

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/837/43401802322_5bc92ba76c_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/298gzJA)Open NON-PB First Place - Chen's Discus (https://flic.kr/p/298gzJA) [/url]

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1829/42545161805_0571939cd6_b.jpg (https://www.flickr.com/photos/129594174@N08/)Open NON-PB Second Place - Chen's Discus (https://flic.kr/p/27Pz5mv)

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/839/42733775294_09e3a5cd25_b.jpg (https://www.flickr.com/photos/129594174@N08/)Open NON-PB Third Place - Kao Saelee (https://flic.kr/p/287eLzd) [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/129594174@N08/]

[Second Hand Pat]

Spotted Class - First, Second and Third Place in order

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1803/43401939932_583e37faa2_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/298hhDb)Spotted Class First Place - Gold Coast (https://flic.kr/p/298hhDb) [/url]

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1825/43449872201_dfdbd84bb6_b.jpg (https://www.flickr.com/photos/129594174@N08/)Spotted Class Second Place - Al Castro (https://flic.kr/p/29cvXeB)

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1785/42733955744_2eb41cb998_b.jpg (https://www.flickr.com/photos/129594174@N08/)Spotted Class Third Place - Discus Hans (https://flic.kr/p/287fGdq) [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/129594174@N08/]

[Second Hand Pat]

Open Pigeon Blood - First, Second and Third Place in order

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1765/29579377558_e71d796dd5_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/M4Q3qf)Open Pigeon Blood First Place - Discus Hans (https://flic.kr/p/M4Q3qf) [/url]

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/844/29579361018_2942722d59_b.jpg (https://www.flickr.com/photos/129594174@N08/)Open Pigeon Blood Second Place - Gold Coast (https://flic.kr/p/M4PXv5)

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1787/29579371338_9fb2c16285_b.jpg (https://www.flickr.com/photos/129594174@N08/)Open Pigeon Blood Third Place - Discus Hans (https://flic.kr/p/M4Q1z1) [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/129594174@N08/]

[Second Hand Pat]

Thickline Class - First, Second and Third Place in order

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1770/29579495118_b65a283839_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/M4QDn9)Thickline Class First Place Place - Your Discus (https://flic.kr/p/M4QDn9) [/url]

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/835/43402246712_62bf43d2f3_b.jpg (https://www.flickr.com/photos/129594174@N08/)Thickline Class Second Place - Gold Coast (https://flic.kr/p/298iRQu)

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1789/42734211734_9e4dcb072e_b.jpg (https://www.flickr.com/photos/129594174@N08/)Thickline Class Third Place - Discus Hans (https://flic.kr/p/287h1j3) [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/129594174@N08/]

[Second Hand Pat]

Albino Class - First, Second and Third Place in order

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1830/41642565860_9893e86bb2_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/26rP32s)Albino Class First Place - Gold Coast (https://flic.kr/p/26rP32s) [/url]

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/915/41642572300_f0bc30bfcd_b.jpg (https://www.flickr.com/photos/129594174@N08/)Albino Class Second Place - Peter Low (https://flic.kr/p/26rP4Wu)

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1830/41642575960_4a0cef05df_b.jpg (https://www.flickr.com/photos/129594174@N08/)Albino Class Third Place - James Perrenod (https://flic.kr/p/26rP62A) [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/129594174@N08/]

[Second Hand Pat]

Solid Class - First, Second and Third Place in order

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/922/28563818037_58d7d3d2b2_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Kw62Xk)Solid Class First Place - Chen's Discus (https://flic.kr/p/Kw62Xk) [/url]

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1810/29579666068_aa87f448c4_b.jpg (https://www.flickr.com/photos/129594174@N08/)Solid Class Second Place - Peter Low (https://flic.kr/p/M4Rwby)

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/842/42734462884_32f9cbb089_b.jpg (https://www.flickr.com/photos/129594174@N08/)Solid Class Third Place - Gold Coast (https://flic.kr/p/287ihYd) [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/129594174@N08/]

[discuspaul]

Fabulous photos, Ricardo & Pat !

Hearty & well-deserved congrats to all the winners' owners - all gorgeous fish !!!

[Second Hand Pat]

fantastic photo work Ricardo and Pat!

It was mostly Ricardo's work Rick. I was just the helper ;) and provided the computer.
Pat

[Second Hand Pat]

No doubt. The only thing better than seeing Ricardo and Pat's pictures is being there in person and seeing the real thing.

Totally agree Keith, nothing better then being there and seeing the fish in person. :D
Pat

[William Palumbo]

Nice pics. But was expecting to see much higher quality Discus entered. Mostly average quality IMO. And the Grand champion? SMH...Bill

[LizStreithorst]

Same as I was thinking.

[JamesW]

Can some of the veterans around here share what they are looking for in a Grand Champion? I think that all these discus look wonderful however have no metric to decide which should be placed first, second, third etc.

Is it shape, symmetry, color, fins etc??

[rickztahone]

It was mostly Ricardo's work Rick. I was just the helper ;) and provided the computer.
Pat

Don't be modest lol. Pat was invaluable to this huge project. I'd also like to thank Ralph and Rich for assistance as well. Rich followed me for hours moving my flash, coaxing the discus, and it was really helpful.

[Altum Nut]

Nada 2018 New Jersey Show was a great well oiled event.
I was honoured again to catch up with friends I've seen at Nada 2016 and friends I met for the first time....all very special people.
Special recognition goes out to the Nada organizers, sponsors, photographers and to all others who devoted their time to make this show possible.
As usual thanks to Al Sabetta at Simply Discus :thumbsup: for offering a sticky on this forum which allows us all to follow the Nada Show updates and photos.

With now having attended my second show....I will point out the superb quality of Discus from all entries that can only be judged in person. Photos of the show Discus are spectacular but nothing like seeing them in person.

Come see a Nada Show for yourself in 2020 and sure it will amaze you on what a Show Discus really looks like in person.

...Ralph

[LizStreithorst]

Can some of the veterans around here share what they are looking for in a Grand Champion? I think that all these discus look wonderful however have no metric to decide which should be placed first, second, third etc.

Is it shape, symmetry, color, fins etc??

It's all of that and more plus the manner in which the fish presents itself at the time of judging. I liked the blue diamond a lot. The people's choice was a beauty but artificially colored to the hilt. From my first look at the pics I would have chosen a different fish for Grand. I'll have to go back and take a second look at the pics.

BTW, the reason that there are 3 judges is because sometimes they don't all agree and have to go back and take a second look at their choices and hash it out. Also, It is impossible to judge fish with just one single pic. There were a couple of fish that weren't holding up their fins like I'm sure they might have, but time is limited and the photographer can't hang around forever waiting for a recalcitrant fish to strut it's stuff.

[Filip]

Great job Folks .
Those photos are amazing and all winning discus looks fabulous .

[Keith Perkins]

Nada 2018 New Jersey Show was a great well oiled event.

...Ralph

I thought we had a gentleman's agreement Ralph not to discuss our drinking after the show! :mad:

[discuspaul]

I thought we had a gentleman's agreement Ralph not to discuss our drinking after the show! :mad:

"... well-oiled event"

LUV IT !

[Altum Nut]

I thought we had a gentleman's agreement Ralph not to discuss our drinking after the show! :mad:

The Canadian always gets blamed for everything but thanks for referring me as a gentlemen...I could have been called worst...:sorry:

...Ralph

[two utes]

Congratulations to all the winners. Was great to see you and Rick in action Pat :)

[two utes]

Nada 2018 New Jersey Show was a great well oiled event.
I was honoured again to catch up with friends I've seen at Nada 2016 and friends I met for the first time....all very special people.
Special recognition goes out to the Nada organizers, sponsors, photographers and to all others who devoted their time to make this show possible.
As usual thanks to Al Sabetta at Simply Discus :thumbsup: for offering a sticky on this forum which allows us all to follow the Nada Show updates and photos.

With now having attended my second show....I will point out the superb quality of Discus from all entries that can only be judged in person. Photos of the show Discus are spectacular but nothing like seeing them in person.

Come see a Nada Show for yourself in 2020 and sure it will amaze you on what a Show Discus really looks like in person.

...Ralph


Was truly a pleasure to meet you Ralph

[Discus-n00b]

Y'all did great Ricardo and Pat, much better than mine! Beautiful fish as well.

[Filip]

Y'all did great Ricardo and Pat, much better than mine! Beautiful fish as well.

I had the same dilemma when I first saw their photos Matt .I still can't make up my mind whose photos are better, yours or theirs ? :) .
Great photography folks .

[Second Hand Pat]

Don't be modest lol. Pat was invaluable to this huge project. I'd also like to thank Ralph and Rich for assistance as well. Rich followed me for hours moving my flash, coaxing the discus, and it was really helpful.

We made a good team Ricardo and I also would like to thank Rick and Steve for helping with the fish wrangling. That second person helping with positioning the fish and flash sure does help with the photos and time spent on each fish.

I have to give many kudos to Matt for photographing past shows by himself. I do not know how he did it and it sure takes a lot of time and work.

I also had a blast at the show and got to meet so many people whom I have known but never meet, Keith, Rick (ok, said hi to Rick at the 2014 show), Ralph, Steve, Ricardo, Mike T., Cristina G., Jack Taylor, Jenene, Joe (two utes) and family and many ones as things are still a blur. lol. Also great to see John, his daughter Jamie (that is a kickass lady) and his family, Paul Butler, Andrew Soh, Larry, Rick, Wille, Barb, Linda Oi, Paul (discuspaul), Hans, Bob, Jerry and many others. If I missed any one shoot me a pm and I will add you here. :D
Pat

[Disgirl]

I had a great time, as I always do at NADA, and it was so good to meet new people and get reacquainted with all the folks I already know. Thank you all who put so much work into this show! I didn't take pics this time.
Barb

[discuspaul]

I had an absolutely super time at my first show.

It was a pleasure I won't forget to finally meet & chat with so many familiar names from over the years - to name a few - Keith, Larry, Ricardo, Steve, Barb, Hans, Ralph, John N., Willie, Rick, Paul Butler, Joe, Bob, Jerry, Jenene, Linda, and several others I can't think of at the moment.
Pat & hubby Tom were the only persons I had met before but it was great to renew the acquaintance.

What a wonderful show put on by so many hard-working, dedicated people !

Sure hope I can make it to the next one, wherever that may be.

Oh, in the meantime I'll have my wife take a better pic of me for the avatar - lol

[Paul Sabucchi]

Thank you and Ricardo from me too! Really good photos, they do justice to those stellar discus

[Altum Nut]

Was truly a pleasure to meet you Ralph

The pleasure meeting you Joe and our short talks was enough to put you on top on my most memorable interesting people I have met list. I really enjoyed your company and opened up my eyes to how important life in general is and to live to the fullest. I hope you and your family enjoy the rest of your North American travel tour before returning back home to Australia.

...Ralph

[RogueDiscus]

I'll jump in and say likewise, it was great to again see folks I met in Chicago, all the new folks, and particularly those I've known here on SD and could finally meet. I was also truly honored to win the bred by exhibitor class (I hope folks will forgive the bit of ammonia burn in the show pic, but that can happen when shipping). Also glad folks enjoyed the blue cheese I brought (Sorry Paul, they don't ship to Canada :) ).

Steve

[discuspaul]

I'll jump in and say likewise, it was great to again see folks I met in Chicago, all the new folks, and particularly those I've known here on SD and could finally meet. I was also truly honored to win the bred by exhibitor class (I hope folks will forgive the bit of ammonia burn in the show pic, but that can happen when shipping). Also glad folks enjoyed the blue cheese I brought (Sorry Paul, they don't ship to Canada :) ).

Steve

Well Steve, I'll definitely find a reason to get down to Oregon, sometime in the near future hopefully, to get some of that superb blue cheese - what a treat that was - many thanks for bringing some to the show !

Give my regards to Cindy - a pleasure meeting her.

[RogueDiscus]

Thanks Paul. If you do get a chance to come down, be sure to let me know so we can get together.

[rickztahone]

That blue cheese....if Steve didn't keep insisting that others were going to come after a talk to try the cheese, I would have ate the whole slab by myself

[discuspaul]

Yeah Ricardo, I could have done that too.

[Second Hand Pat]

I totally missed the blue cheese :(
Pat