Winners Mini-Challenge #84

sdways01 · Nov-05-2009, 05:44 PM

There were some great shots this round with a bunch of them that were close calls. But in the end, here are the results...

Honorable mentions (in no particular order):

The Colosseum of Rome by nightpixels

Nice rich colors and a classic subject

The Palladian Bridge & Gothic Temple, Stowe Landscape Gardens by AndMan

Great stone work and the B&W works well

Castillo de la Real Fuerza - Havana, Cuba by anonymouscuban

Calm water with a great reflection. Makes me want to exlore it

The Winners
3rd Place:
Golden Disney by BeachBill

Great shapes and curves at a great time of day

2nd Place:
By DsrtVW

Deep colors and a great feel of texture

1st Place:
The inertia of ruins, Tarut by NeilL

Interesting light, texture, and colors. I just want to know more about this shot and place

Congratulations to NeilL for his photo. I can't wait to see what subject he chooses and get back to participating.

adbsgicom · Nov-05-2009, 06:04 PM

Congratulations NeilL!!!!

Amazing shots to all the finalists: DsrtVW, BeachBill, Anonymous Cuban, AndMan and NightPixels.

Really inspiring images.

Roaddog 52 · Nov-05-2009, 07:01 PM

Congrats to the winners and honorable mentions. Some really great images.

richtersl · Nov-06-2009, 03:45 AM

WOW! There are some lovely shots! Congrats to all the winners!!!

tinamarie52 · Nov-06-2009, 04:17 AM

Congrats to the top shooters in this one. Terrific field. I don't know how you narrowed it down!

Chris

NeilL · Nov-06-2009, 04:21 AM

Thanks sdways01 for choosing my photo, and for a really interesting challenge!

Thanks, too, to all the other entrants for making this challenge so enjoyable.

This was totally unexpected, and so I'm a bit lost for words ATM!

Along with sdways01"s choices, I'd like to acknowledge my admiration for some other entrants' work:

ghinson for those iconic images

lizzard_nyc for a fine example of minimalism

Randy Brogen for images with breath-taking scope

shatch for his quirky colorism which I enjoy

esc2476 for exemplary framing for scale and impact

Now, I feel the weight of responsibility for the next challenge settling on my shoulders, so I'll go gather some strength to bear it, and hopefully come up with a topic which excites you all!

Great thing, these mini-challenges!

Neil

Kinkajou · Nov-06-2009, 05:23 AM

Congrats, guys! That first place shot really is lovely.

ghinson · Nov-06-2009, 06:24 AM

Congrats Neil, beautiful shot. And nice work, everyone.

It was fun to see everyone's interpretation of the challenge, and I look forward to the next one.

I have to say, what I like about these mini-challenges, compared to the main challenges, is these are more purely photographic. Why is it that when we have an open challenge that is not tied to a two-week time frame, that everyone presents simple photos, and when we have the regular challenges, you're more likely to see highly processed images or digital composites? I haven't been here that long, so I could be wrong, but this is my impression, and might be why I'm enjoying these challenges so much.

lizzard_nyc · Nov-06-2009, 09:09 AM

Neil,
Bravo

and congratulations on your win.

Also I appreciate you mentioning my entry--man I'm having a fun week here

.

Can't wait to see what you come up with "theme"wise.

AaronNelson · Nov-06-2009, 09:46 AM

allright, NeilL!

the light play in your entry is wonderful, I can see why you won this round!

Good Job sdways01!!

dlscott56 · Nov-06-2009, 09:58 AM

Congratulations everyone! Incredible shots. I really enjoyed looking at all of these as this thread developed.

BeachBill · Nov-06-2009, 10:31 AM

Congrats all! This was fun. Hopefully I will remember to participate in more of the minis.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ghinson

I have to say, what I like about these mini-challenges, compared to the main challenges, is these are more purely photographic. Why is it that when we have an open challenge that is not tied to a two-week time frame, that everyone presents simple photos, and when we have the regular challenges, you're more likely to see highly processed images or digital composites? I haven't been here that long, so I could be wrong, but this is my impression, and might be why I'm enjoying these challenges so much.

I definitely agree. The only time I feel I have a chance in those other challenges is when they are SOOC.

**sherstone** · Nov-06-2009, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BeachBill

The only time I feel I have a chance in those other challenges is when they are SOOC.

I'm not sure why? Your work is very clean, full of wonderful composition and highly graphic in quality ie. this image

________

CONGRATULATIONS! NeiL that shot is so full of texture that I am drooling.

Sean

AndMan · Nov-06-2009, 10:14 PM

Congrats Neil

, and the other finalists.

Thanks to Adam for the HM, given the standard of the entries I really do feel honoured.

nightpixels · Nov-07-2009, 12:18 AM

Some great photos. Congrats to Neil and rest of the top finishers.

ic4u · Nov-07-2009, 03:29 AM

Congrats to Neil and all the other finalists

Very inspirational photos by all!

photo-bug · Nov-07-2009, 04:51 AM

Congratulations Neil - very nice image!
- and congrats to all winners and honorable mentions - all very nice images!

NeilL · Nov-08-2009, 07:18 AM

Thanks all for your kind words!

Now, get over into Mini-Challenge #85 and put your power of two shots up!

Neil

Nov-05-2009, 05:44 PM	#1
sdways01 Big grins Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gilsum, NH Posts: 97	Winners Mini-Challenge #84 There were some great shots this round with a bunch of them that were close calls. But in the end, here are the results... Honorable mentions (in no particular order): The Colosseum of Rome by nightpixels Nice rich colors and a classic subject The Palladian Bridge & Gothic Temple, Stowe Landscape Gardens by AndMan Great stone work and the B&W works well Castillo de la Real Fuerza - Havana, Cuba by anonymouscuban Calm water with a great reflection. Makes me want to exlore it The Winners 3rd Place: Golden Disney by BeachBill Great shapes and curves at a great time of day 2nd Place: By DsrtVW Deep colors and a great feel of texture 1st Place: The inertia of ruins, Tarut by NeilL Interesting light, texture, and colors. I just want to know more about this shot and place Congratulations to NeilL for his photo. I can't wait to see what subject he chooses and get back to participating. __________________ http://www.adamclarkmedia.com "If you saw a man drowning and you could either save him or photograph the event...what kind of film would you use?" - Anonymous

Nov-05-2009, 06:04 PM	#2
adbsgicom Texas-Sized Grins Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 2,915	Congratulations NeilL!!!! Amazing shots to all the finalists: DsrtVW, BeachBill, Anonymous Cuban, AndMan and NightPixels. Really inspiring images. __________________ - Andrew Who is wise? He who learns from everyone. My SmugMug Site

Nov-05-2009, 07:01 PM	#3
Roaddog 52 Major grins Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mostly in the west Posts: 181	Congrats to the winners and honorable mentions. Some really great images. __________________ I don't know where I'm goin, but I'm goin anyway.

Nov-06-2009, 03:45 AM	#4
richtersl Major grins Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: New Hope, Pennsylvania Posts: 2,829	WOW! There are some lovely shots! Congrats to all the winners!!! __________________ Linda http://lrichters.smugmug.com

Nov-06-2009, 04:17 AM	#5
tinamarie52 Major grins Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Cary, North Carolina Posts: 450	congrats Congrats to the top shooters in this one. Terrific field. I don't know how you narrowed it down! Chris __________________ http://chrisadamczyk.smugmug.com When you come to a door... walk through it. If it's locked... find an open window.

Nov-06-2009, 04:21 AM	#6
NeilL B+R=M,B+G=C,R+G=Y Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,382	Thanks sdways01 for choosing my photo, and for a really interesting challenge! Thanks, too, to all the other entrants for making this challenge so enjoyable. This was totally unexpected, and so I'm a bit lost for words ATM! Along with sdways01"s choices, I'd like to acknowledge my admiration for some other entrants' work: ghinson for those iconic images lizzard_nyc for a fine example of minimalism Randy Brogen for images with breath-taking scope shatch for his quirky colorism which I enjoy esc2476 for exemplary framing for scale and impact Now, I feel the weight of responsibility for the next challenge settling on my shoulders, so I'll go gather some strength to bear it, and hopefully come up with a topic which excites you all! Great thing, these mini-challenges! Neil __________________ Don't measure time in days and hours, and the seconds last forever brosepix.com

Nov-06-2009, 05:23 AM	#7
Kinkajou Major grins Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 775	Congrats, guys! That first place shot really is lovely. __________________ kozelsky.smugmug.com - kozelskyphoto.com - kozelsky.blogspot.com Spread the love! Go comment on something!

Nov-06-2009, 06:24 AM	#8
ghinson Major grins Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 429	Congrats Neil, beautiful shot. And nice work, everyone. It was fun to see everyone's interpretation of the challenge, and I look forward to the next one. I have to say, what I like about these mini-challenges, compared to the main challenges, is these are more purely photographic. Why is it that when we have an open challenge that is not tied to a two-week time frame, that everyone presents simple photos, and when we have the regular challenges, you're more likely to see highly processed images or digital composites? I haven't been here that long, so I could be wrong, but this is my impression, and might be why I'm enjoying these challenges so much. __________________ uosuıɥ ƃǝɹƃ ackdoc.com

Nov-06-2009, 09:09 AM	#9
lizzard_nyc Zygote Grinner Join Date: May 2009 Location: New York City (Borough of Queens) Posts: 2,163	Neil, Bravo and congratulations on your win. Also I appreciate you mentioning my entry--man I'm having a fun week here . Can't wait to see what you come up with "theme"wise. __________________ Liz A. _________

Nov-06-2009, 09:46 AM	#10
AaronNelson Lost Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: St. George, Ut Posts: 4,446	allright, NeilL! the light play in your entry is wonderful, I can see why you won this round! Good Job sdways01!!

Nov-06-2009, 09:58 AM	#11
dlscott56 It's just me ... Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 871	Congratulations everyone! Incredible shots. I really enjoyed looking at all of these as this thread developed. __________________ Dave

Nov-06-2009, 10:14 PM	#14
AndMan Major grins Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,153	Congrats Neil , and the other finalists. Thanks to Adam for the HM, given the standard of the entries I really do feel honoured. __________________ Peter www.andmanphotography.com Facebook Fan Page "Landscape photography is the supreme test of the photographer - and often the supreme disappointment." Ansel Adams

Nov-07-2009, 12:18 AM	#15
nightpixels NASA Grinner Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 479	Some great photos. Congrats to Neil and rest of the top finishers. __________________ Allen Parseghian Always in search of beautiful light My main website: http://www.nightpixels.com My smugmug site: http://nightpixels.smugmug.com My Facebook Site: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Night-...6373931?ref=ts

Nov-07-2009, 03:29 AM	#16
ic4u Major grins Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,007	Congrats to Neil and all the other finalists Very inspirational photos by all! __________________ Karin "Dance like no one is watching. Sing like no one is listening. Love like you've never been hurt and live like it's heaven on Earth." — Mark Twain

Nov-07-2009, 04:51 AM	#17
photo-bug Candid Grinner Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,521	Congratulations Neil - very nice image! - and congrats to all winners and honorable mentions - all very nice images! __________________ Tatiana Capturing the moment is sooooo exciting - I'm ready anytime! My SmugMug photos are here

Nov-08-2009, 07:18 AM	#18
NeilL B+R=M,B+G=C,R+G=Y Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,382	Thanks all for your kind words! Now, get over into Mini-Challenge #85 and put your power of two shots up! Neil __________________ Don't measure time in days and hours, and the seconds last forever brosepix.com

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