Saturday, May 28, 2011

Winners of The Perfect Light

FIRST PLACE TIE
Pure Serenity by Rick Cannon

Reaching for the Sun by Scott Michael Anna

SECOND PLACE
Bridge in Shadows by Anastasia Beaverhausen
THIRD PLACE
Bad Moon Rising by Stephen Prendergast

BEST OF THEME 

Reaching for the Sun by Scott Michael Anna

Eagle on  Best of Theme selection of Reaching for the Sun:

" I really took my time, learning just how important this is becoming. so, with much internal drama I have picked Scott M. Anna. Reaching for sun. Scott always brings us a well shot photo, and this one does not let us down. I know he had to work at this shot. It just didn't happen. I love the light, the angle, the color, all layered together, making it the best of theme."

This was a great week for Picture Picks 2: 37 entries and 51 guests casting 154 votes. This is the highest number of entries since June 2010. Some really great photographs for this theme. Congrats to all the winners. Next theme is Unusual Perspectives.


Saturday, May 21, 2011

WINNERS OF OH, YOU MAKE ME SMILE

FIRST PLACE
My Late Mom-in Law by Bert Larson


SECOND PLACE
You Make Me Smile by Shekinah Rae


THIRD PLACE
Sisters and Smiles by Deborah Binford Baker


BEST OF THEME
Please Don't Flush by Susan Jernigan McCollough

Monica Griffey chose Best of theme and had this to say about her choice: "Please Don't Flush! Looking through all the wonderful pictures really did make me smile. I was going through and just kept coming back to this one! This really tickled my soul!! Great job to all!!!"

Voting this week was very tight. A lot of very good pictures that brought smiles to everyone. Next theme is The Perfect Light.

Saturday, May 14, 2011

WINNERS OF OBSCURE

FIRST PLACE AND BEST OF THEME
I do see you! By Eagle Finegan
 BTW Eagle was juried into her first art fest this weekend. We wish her tons of luck.

SECOND PLACE
Who’s There? By Brian Crossland

THIRD PLACE
The Universe Within by Scott Michael Anna
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Saturday, May 7, 2011

WINNERS OF FLOWERS

FIRST PLACE
Puff by Monica Griffey

SECOND PLACE THREE WAY TIE
Petunia Swirls by CheyAnne Sexton

Beauty in Black and White by Deborah Binford Baker

Daisies by Brian Crossland

THIRD PLACE

April Showers by Scott Michael Anna

BEST OF THEME
“Floral Reflection” by Clifford Forstadt.
 Brian Crossland had this to say about his choice for Best of Theme:
  • Flowers are beautiful things offering many opportunities for lovely images. I find in Clifford’s photo a demonstration not only the beauty of flowers but also of the observation of an opportunity that I, as an amateur, seek to develop.

    Admin Note: A really good week. We had 34 entries, the last time we had more than this was in June 2010. Some great photographs enjoyed by our 56 guests who cast a total of 143 votes and gave us a clear winner. The other places were much more closely contested.


    It looks like we will be going out with a bang with the new theme of “Obscure” everyone seems to be taking to that one and running with it. I am feeling very encouraged. The move to the new site is going well and everyone, so far, seems happy with our efforts, which is very gratifying.

    Brian Crossland