WINNERS OF ABSTRACT

A good week with a varied selection of abstracts some created from the photographers viewpoint and some incorporating photo manipulation techniques and all to good effect.
Our thirty two entries attracted a total of 134 votes. Three of the entries went well clear of the field and we finished with this result.

FIRST PLACE

Profusion of Cololr by Heidi M Breuer

SECOND PLACE

Playing Dominoes by Melissa Painter Loncoln

THIRD PLACE

Wonder Wheel at Coney Island by Kimberly Farrell Rossiter

HONORABLE MENTION

Building by Clifford Forstadt

BEST OF THEME

Zzzzzzoooooom! by Patti Wheeler

The best of theme was chosen by Anthony Greco and he had this to say about his choice

"I vote for Patti Wheeler's ZZZZZZOOOOOOM! Not only is this simply a great shot (there were many great shots this week!), it incorporates numerous elements that, to me, make for an attention-grabbing abstract image, including great colors, interesting shapes, strong contrast, and unique subject matter. Well done! "

Congratulations to all who took part and made it such an interesting competition.

WINNERS OF ANOTHER DAY/ANOTHER DOLLAR

We only had 17 entries for this event. I guess we could say most photographers want to step away from the everyday trials and tribulations of the world. Still there were some interesting entries that 27 of our members cast 111 votes for.

FIRST PLACE TIE

Insadong Gift Shop by Nancie M.

Tanneries in Fez by Pascale Fernandez

SECOND PLACE TIE

Street Musicians by Brian Crossland

Chicken Plucking Time by Ron Shook

Sono Una Povera by Kimberly Farrell Rossiter

THIRD PLACE

Time is Money by J. Binford-Bell

HONORABLE MENTION

Rosewood Dollars by John Pupparo

BEST OF THEME

Best of theme is chosen by the photographer, Maureen Campbell, who chose this theme.

Homeless in Central Park: Suzanne M. Stout.

As well as fitting the theme of the event Maureen also liked the humor contained in the photograph.

WINNERS OF BIG PICTURE, SMALL TITLE

Big Picture, Small title attracted 34 entries. Since I picked the topic, and am doing the post I was gratified with the enthusiasm. AND the lot smaller titles to have to type in while drinking my first cup of coffee. Congratulations to all winners of this event. And a special thank you to all who participated.

FIRST PLACE

Freedom by Anthony Greco

SECOND PLACE

Paris by Pascale Fernandez

THIRD PLACE

Sands by Eagle Finegan

HONORABLE MENTION

Prairie by Donna Palmlund

BEST OF THEME

And for best of theme for this week's Big Picture, Small Title Jacqui Binford-Bell, winner of Wood, picked Terry Atkin Rowe's Freedom.

"This was difficult. Best of Theme pick this week was not just about a great photograph but also a great title; not just a title that stated the obvious, but one which completed the photo essay of the 1000 words the picture spoke. There were five I was choosing from but in the end Terry's photo of the US capital with flag and dark storm clouds won out. Her title on that picture spoke volumes."  

Freedom by Terry Atkin Rowe

This was posted by Picture Picks admin J. Binford-Bell.

WINNERS OF MY PASSION

We had some wonderful entries this week evidenced by the fact that this is the first week I can recall that all of the entries attracted votes.

 Forty four members attended and twenty one entered photographs.  Not surprisingly the natural world was involved in many of them.

We had 119 votes and the result was very close with only a few votes separating the top places.

FIRST PLACE

Walking by the river Dee by Maureen Campbell

 SECOND PLACE TIE

Autumn in New York by Terri Tighe

Flowers and Photography by Ruthie Benjamin

The American Black Bear by Scott Michael Anna

THIRD PLACE

Gone Hiking by Anthony Greco

HONORABLE MENTION

Refections in the Sky by John Pupparo

BEST OF THEME

As always this was chosen by the person setting the theme.

Gone Hiking by Anthony Greco

Scott Michael Anna had this to say about his choice :

“I choose Anthony Greco's photo as Best of theme this week, because I feel that the photo and description fit the true meaning.

Anthony stated-"Not too long ago I realized that there is nothing I enjoy more than exploring and 'capturing' nature. Pushing myself to be more specific, I feel fortunate to live near one of the most beautiful parts of much-maligned New Jersey--the cliffs of the Palisades. If anything, these beautiful formations are my passion."

This was a tough category to choose the photo that best fit the theme, along with a description that 100% showed the passion of the capture. I feel that Anthony succeeded at both. “