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PHOTOGRAPHIC COMP WINNERS 2013... VOTES..!

Discussion in 'Photo Competitions' started by Marley Farley, Jan 22, 2014.

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  1. Marley Farley

    Marley Farley Affable Admin! Staff Member

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    :) Hi everyone, I would like to open the voting for our Photo of the year 2013..!
    :thumbsup: There is a absolutely superb collection of photos to choose from I think.. So take your time to choose & pick your 3 favourites...
    I have merged all the winners of all the comps of 2013 into the one Gallery thread for ease as you all know.. :SUNsmile:
    HERE is a link to the photo gallery to help you choose.. :SUNsmile:

    I know it won't be easy, but you will all come up trumps I am sure and choose just three..

    Voting is the same as usual & will close in 17 days time on Saturday 8th February 2014.. This should allow plenty of time for you to decide....:biggrin:

    :) So all that remains for me to do is wish, everybody who entered...
    "Good Luck & may the best man or woman win".!!! :yay:

    Thanks

    Marley.. :SUNsmile:

    Users Vote Guidelines below:-

    1. Competitors cannot vote for any of their own photographs.

    2. Please vote on a 1st, 2nd and 3rd place basis with 1st place carrying 5 points, 2nd place 3 points and 3rd place 1 point - Please give a short explanation as to why you voted for each photo..

    * The photograph with the highest points wins.

    ......NO VOTES FOR 2 1ST PLACES ETC...

    3. Votes should be cast within 11 (eleven) days after this thread starting.

    All members of the forum get a vote, not just those who've submitted pictures. :dbgrtmb:​
     
    Marley Farley, Jan 22, 2014
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    Awesome photos to choose from....here's my fav 3.

    1. Trunky....."Ice in the Sun". Beautiful colours, a lovely compostion and I can feel the cold air just looking at it. Sublime!

    2. Trunky...."Gateway to Where?". Another lovely compostion, simple and effective with beautiful flowers. Like "Ice in the Sun" above I think it shows artistic flair and natural ability.

    3. Yvonne...."Comet Watching". A lovely photo, well balanced with stunning colours showing my home town at it's finest!
     
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    1. Hsuh... Tree Shadows... loved it the first time I saw it.

    2. Bilbo... Sticky... The picture, the title ... brilliant!

    3. Rylandj... Reflections.. Just ... wow!
     
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    Such a difficult choice! Photography is not just about the picture content.

    1st......Marley......The Best......It's not easy to take pictures of mechanical engineering and get it right. The light reflection, focusing, detail, I think is spot on.

    2nd.....Dave W......Sinetti.....A lovely shot of these flowers, I like the angle it's taken from and focusing with the sky behind can be difficult.

    3rd......Bilbo.....Anyone For Conkers?......A clear well focused picture showing lovely detail.
     
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      Such a tough choice coming up with just three, so many great photos.

      1st.....Dave W.....The Voyageur..... The subtle autumn colours and reflections are beautifully captured in this tranquil scene. I feel relaxed just looking at it.

      2nd.....Stephenprudence.....Did I Fool You?..... Fantastic vibrant colours, sharp, a stunning photo.

      3rd.....Shiney.....Out of the Shadow Comes Light..... Something a bit different, well observed and a good opportunity spotted.
       
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      What a luxurious assortment - so, so difficult but, it has to be done:

      1) Sheal Time for reflection
      wonderful subject - utterly mesmerising. What is he thinking?
      2) Hsuh Tree shadows
      great perspective and superb Autumn colours
      3) Dave W The beautiful eyes of the beholder
      Close up portrait photography at its best. What fine, almost porcelain skin and those eyes....
      Jenny
       
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      1. Stephenprudence... "Did I Fool You?" Sharp colours, good subject
      2. Bilbo... "Anyone for Conkers.?" Just like it, brings out the textures and 'terroir' of the conkers
      3. Dave W... "Sinetti..." Sharp and bright
       
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      1.Trunky... Ice in the Sun.. for me almost a perfect image,absolutely beautiful.

      2.Loli.........In the Glare of the Sun..very close second,foreground subject is inspiring.

      3.Yvonne Donnellen.. Comet Watching..one for my wall,beautiful scenery.
       
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    • Marley Farley

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      OK, thanks for your patience everyone.. All pics in the gallery are now Hosted & re-posted & all are now visible.. :yay:
      I have deleted the comments for now as well and extended the voting by one week to give you all a chance to see them properly.. :SUNsmile: So happy choosing everyone... :SUNsmile:
       
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        1..Trunky..Ice in the sun........Fresh and crisp,beautiful shot...

        2..Woo..Natures Structure....the colour and form draws me to it every time i view it...

        3..Bilbo...Anyone for Conkers....Lovely colours and detail...
         
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        here I go I think I have got it correct

        1. Trunky ice in the sum ,, amazing photo

        2. Woo Cloudy day , just love the photo very clever Woo

        3. Loli .In the Glare of the Sun , fab shot

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      • Marley Farley

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        :rolleyespink: Well as I have just spent a lot of time looking at them all, here are my votes..

        1st.. Dave W... The Voyageur... Wonderful colours, textures & reflections. A sense of Autumnal afternoon..

        2nd.. Sheal... Time for Reflection... A beautiful timeless shot, that reminds me of my childhood...

        3rd... Woo... Across the River.. Deep, dark & moody, wonderful skyline...

        Oh dear it was soooooo hard to choose 3.! There are a couple more that were so close, but in the end these are the ones that drew me every time..

        Well done everyone [​IMG] and thank you all for taking part throughout the year as without you, there would be no comps.. :ThankYou:
         
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        1. Yvonne Donnellen - "Comet Watching"

        2. Dave W - "The Voyageur"

        3. Rylandj - "Reflections"

        Good Luck to all, there are many really beautiful photos there.
         
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        1 Bilbo - Anyone for conkers. Got a vote from me first time round. It still really grabs my attention. It's got a real autumn smell !

        2 Sheal - Druid Dale. Oh pass me my walking boots and watch me disappear up that road.

        3 Jenny - In the Pink. Quite apart from the quality of the macro shot, there's a very serene quality to this shot.
         
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        Ooops late again

        So many excellent shots, and difficult decisions but here goes

        1. Rylandj REFLECTIONS......... Brilliant capture and stands out
        2. Marley The Best.....................Fine details and intricate
        3. Woo Across the River........A well taken subject and moody

        Well done to everyone, all good pix, so hard to choose

        Jack McHammocklashing
         
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