WINNERS OF WOOD

The Theme of WOOD got a lot of our members out and about with their cameras and that is always good. We had 30 photographs posted by members and 51 members voted on them. 

FIRST PLACE

Grandma's Rolling Pin by J. Binford-Bell

SECOND PLACE TIE

The Art of Wood by Fran Barekis Pulli

Wood Reflection by Kimberly Farrell Rossiter

THIRD PLACE TIE

Knot on Fence by Ruthie Benjamin

Wooden Grainery by Donn Palmlund

HONORABLE MENTION

Jimmy Boy by Eagle Finegan

BEST OF THEME

Best of theme this week will be chosen by Eagle Finegan who chose the theme of Wood.

"I am going to pick Ruthies, "wood knot" I love the detail....." 

Wood Knot by Ruthie Benjamin

 

WINNERS OF SILHOUETTES

The hardest part of this particular theme was spelling it. We had 47 members attending with 28 pictures posted and 128 votes cast even with Facebook being an all time major brat this week. Thanks to all participants for enduring the glitches.

FIRST PLACE

Angus Eating Thistle by Scott Michael Anna

SECOND PLACE

Sunrise Seaoats by Monica Griffey

THIRD PLACE

Sunset at Croatian National Forest by Andy Laighleis

HONORABLE MENTION

Bonfire by John Pupparo

BEST OF THEME

Best of theme is generally picked by the winning photographer that chose the theme.
Fran Bareikis Pulli, winner of Happiness, chose "Sunset at Croatan National Forest" by Andy Laighleis. "Andy's photo is unique in color simplicity and bountiful in silhouettes. I was immediately drawn into the theme and I could almost feel the warmth around the silhouettes. This photo has life." 

Sunset at Croatian National Forest by Andy Laighleis

WINNERS OF FOG

FIRST PLACE

The Siding by Eagle Finegan

SECOND PLACE TIE

Fog Among Tombstones by Ron Shook

Fog Over Pary's Mine Pool by Maureen Campell

THIRD PLACE

Cemetery by Brian Crossland

HONORABLE MENTION

The Blue Ridge Mountains by Catherine SweetPotato

BEST OF THEME

Misty Morning in the Adirondacks by Kimberley Farrell Rossiter

Best of Theme is chosen by the photographer and Picture Picks Member that chose the theme. In the case of fog it was Scott Michael Anna and he had this to say about his choice:

Out of all the photos this week the one by Kimberly Farrell Rossiter speaks volumes too me. I was raised in the Adirondack Mountains of Upstate New York, and this was where I fell in love with fog on the mountains. The photo captures the definition of the theme I had chosen.

WINNERS OF HAPPINESS

HAPPINESS  was a popular theme with many different interpretations of what it meant.

FIRST PLACE

Grand Entertainment by Fran Bareikis Pull

SECOND PLACE

Happiness is Puppy Love by Kimberly Farrell Rossiter

 THIRD PLACE TIE

Happy Fly by Pascale Fernandez

Comfort Expressed by My Dog by Scott Michael Anna

 

HONORABLE MENTION

Kids in Bibiani by Heather Lossie

  BEST OF THEME

My Cousin's Daughter by Anthony Greco

Donna Palmlund's choice Best of theme, for HAPPINESS is "My cousin's daughter" by Anthony Greco. "...pretending to not want her picture taken!. It's obvious that this little girl is having a great time, and he captured her happiness perfectly!

Winners of OUR FEATHERED FRIENDS

We had 33 entries for this event. This is the most entries for an event since Picture Picks returned from vacation. There were 147 votes cast for various representations of our feathered friends.

First Place and Best of Theme

The Wise One by Scott Michael Anna

 Anthony Greco, who picked the theme Our Feathered Friends picked Best of Theme. He had this to say about his choice: I chose The Wise Owl  because (a) it is very well done from a technical standpoint, (b) it provides a rare close-up view of a normally shy creature, and (c) it excellently showcases the "feathers" that inspired this theme!

Second Place

Peek-a-Boo by Monica Griffey

Third Place Tie

Last one Standing by Eagle Finegan

Pelican Reflection by Nancie M

 Honorable Mentions

Queen of Preen by Ruthie Benjamin

  

Peacock by Tammy Campbell

 

 

Just Cruising by Brian Crossland