>> Vote for Challenge 51 Winner <<

[Phil U.]

It wasn't easy but it was a pleasure being a guest judge. Good luck to all - I'm outta here for a week (vacation time).

[morrisphotography2003]

it must have been hard, I looked thru them and there was alot of realy good photos in this challenge. I wonder who made it?

Bob.

[Andy]

Finalists chosen by Andy, JohnO and Phil U.

Ginger - The Art of It All
http://gingersnap.smugmug.com/photos/43211800-L.jpg

Trish - My Hobby Captures Another
http://trishfahnerphoto.smugmug.com/photos/42952055-L.jpg

SnapHappy - Card Tricks
http://oyston.smugmug.com/photos/43544310-L.jpg

Mitchell - Grand Master
http://clearwaterphotography.smugmug.com/photos/43375136-L.jpg

Eric&Susan - All In
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b204/photosbyeric/Challenge%20pics/CRW_8257resize.jpg

Nikolai - Reenactment
http://nik.smugmug.com/photos/44203373-L.jpg

Vandana - Reading Hobby
http://vandana.smugmug.com/photos/44208495-M.jpg

Aero-Nut - Percussive Measures
http://aero-nut.smugmug.com/photos/44328044-L.jpg

bandit - Full Tilt
http://home.comcast.net/~r.salemi/FullTilt.jpg

redlion - Knight's Vigil
http://www.zenpens.com/images/dgrin/chess03m.jpg

[johno]

I would also like to say thanks to Andy, Phil and everyone here at DG. It was fun, but not as easy to judge. 7 out of 10. Not bad. All did very well. It was tough sitting here wanting to comment everytime I saw a new entry. I knew I would have to wait.

Peace.
johno~

Hey! How come Phil gets a weeks vacation? I must have missed that one. I guess I'll just take my wife out for dinner... Do I send you the receipt Andy? :D

[Andy]

I would also like to say thanks to Andy, Phil and everyone here at DG. It was fun, but not as easy to judge. 7 out of 10. Not bad. All did very well. It was tough sitting here wanting to comment everytime I saw a new entry. I knew I would have to wait.

Peace.
johno~

Hey! How come Phil gets a weeks vacation? I must have missed that one. I guess I'll just take my wife out for dinner... Do I send you the receipt Andy? :D


No, but you (and Phil) can send me an email and you get a $40 gift cert from amazon... which you can use to purchase barbecued baby back ribs!!! (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0000CH47D/qid=1132016473/sr=8-4/ref=sr_8_xs_ap_i3_xgl251/102-4452046-0184132?v=glance&s=gourmet-food&n=507846)

Does it get any better than here at Dgrin??? :lol3

[Eric&Susan]

My first top ten:clap Just goes to prove that all the helpful people here really make a difference. Thanks to all.

All very good entries and I'm glad to be among the finalists.

Good luck to all:thumb

Eric

[gus]

Well i have waited my 15 mins to open the thread on dial-up & i must say that no way would i have ever expected this quality.

:clap Fantastic thought each one !!! Seriously im amazed at the quality we are seeing on this board.

Gus

[Red Bull]

Absolutely stunning shots. It was very hard to vote on one. Good job to everyone in this challenge.

[vandana]

this is a pleasant surprise ! thank you judges for choosing me ! My first time on a challenge final ! all the photographs are so amazing; it's nice to see everybody's different take on the subject. I sure feel good in such illustrious company !
And thank you Andy for a nice tutorial on selectve coloring that I found on dgrin ! it was great when after all those complicated ( not really, but my first time doing 'layers' ! ) instructions, it suddenly went red in one spot! I learned something new http://digitalgrin.com/images/smilies/xzicon_smile_cool.gif
Good luck to everybody ! see ya all in the next ch !

[Bandit959]

Wow.... I've been meaning to log back on but I haven't had the chance. I'm flattered that you folks liked the shot of "Rod" the Twilight Zone Pinball machine.

I was doing some routine maintenance on it when I realized that would be a cool shot. But to find it in such good company, well I'm simply thrilled.

Anyway, I think I'll cast my vote for "Full Tilt". :roflJust kidding. They're all great shots. :thumb It's a tough choice.

[Angelo]

Holy Toledo! What a terrific selection; Fantastic shots all. I think choosing one will prove the real challenge. Congrats to all the finalists and good luck!