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>Congrats to dlplumer - the DSS #15 (Family or Strangers) Winning Photo!

GreensquaredGreensquared Registered Users Posts: 2,115 Major grins
edited January 7, 2009 in The Dgrin Challenges
Congratulations to our finalists and all who entered! What a great round! :clap

Our judges, Divamum and AaronNelson, have chosen the following finalists from which your votes will select the winner. In their independent selections for ten best photos, they agreed on 7 this time, giving us 13 finalists.

This is an open vote, all DGrin members are eligible to have their say. The poll closes 3 days from now, go go go!!!

In no particular order, the best Family or Strangers photos:

KevXman - Brother could you spare a dime?
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cjmchch - You did WHAT with him?????
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seaain.gray - sleepers
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thebigsky - That'sa My Boy
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dlplumer - Six Feet Of Total Separation
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HoofClix - My Two Slices
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MrsCue - Sisterly Love
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Pyry - Christmas Spirit
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anonymouscuban - One more makes four
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jeffreaux2 - The Trinity at Christmas Eve Communion
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Halite - Sharing Ethnic Heritage
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jrnylst - Paw Maintenance
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mtmillz - Foreign Bodies
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Emily
Psalm 62:5-6

What is the best Family or Strangers Photo? 108 votes

KevXman - Brother could you spare a dime?
10% 11 votes
cjmchch - You did WHAT with him?????
11% 12 votes
seaain.gray - sleepers
2% 3 votes
thebigsky - That'sa My Boy
1% 2 votes
dlplumer - Six Feet Of Total Separation
36% 39 votes
HoofClix - My Two Slices
1% 2 votes
MrsCue - Sisterly Love
8% 9 votes
Pyry - Christmas Spirit
7% 8 votes
anonymouscuban - One more makes four
4% 5 votes
jeffreaux2 - The Trinity at Christmas Eve Communion
0% 1 vote
Halite - Sharing Ethnic Heritage
4% 5 votes
jrnylst - Paw Maintenance
1% 2 votes
mtmillz - Foreign Bodies
8% 9 votes
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    KevXmanKevXman Registered Users Posts: 945 Major grins
    edited December 29, 2008
    Congrats everyone. As usual it is going to be hard to pick my favorite.

    — Kevin

    (I'm thinking Eenie, Meenie, Minie, Moe might be the fairest way to go.:D )
    Enjoy today, tomorrow is not guaranteed.

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    divamumdivamum Registered Users Posts: 9,021 Major grins
    edited December 29, 2008
    I am THRILLED to see that the 3 which were on Aaron's list but not mine are three which were on my "near miss" list and that it really bothered me not to be able to include with a firm limit of 10. YEAH!

    Congratulations to all of you - it was really, really, REALLY hard to choose!!
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    WolftepWolftep Registered Users Posts: 67 Big grins
    edited December 29, 2008
    Congrats to the finalists. Again, a very good set of photos overall. Good luck!
    Tom

    http://wolftep.smugmug.com/
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    TentacionTentacion Registered Users Posts: 940 Major grins
    edited December 29, 2008
    Wow, that is the fastest selection of finalists I have ever witnessed here at Dgrin.

    Congrats to the finalists.

    Donna
    You're only as good as your next photo....
    One day, I started writing, not knowing that I had chained myself for life to a noble but merciless master. When God hands you a gift, he also hands you a whip; and the whip is intended solely for self-flagellation...I'm here alone in my dark madness, all by myself with my deck of cards --- and, of course, the whip God gave me." Truman Capote
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    HoofClixHoofClix Registered Users Posts: 1,156 Major grins
    edited December 29, 2008
    Whoa, that WAS fast... Congrats to not only the finalists but to each and every entry. Great work!
    Mark
    www.HoofClix.com / Personal Facebook / Facebook Page
    and I do believe its true.. that there are roads left in both of our shoes..
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    TangoTango Registered Users Posts: 4,592 Major grins
    edited December 29, 2008
    yes, wow

    it was my pleasure to put forth the effort to get it done asap.

    sorry i was limited to only 10 favorites, i would hope that if you were not selected you would cut us a break...

    i will do my C&C on the/my selections when i get home tonight... i just could not fit that in today also...

    if anyone other than the 10 i selected would like a c&c from me i would gladly provide one if requested...
    Aaron Nelson
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    divamumdivamum Registered Users Posts: 9,021 Major grins
    edited December 29, 2008
    if anyone other than the 10 i selected would like a c&c from me i would gladly provide one if requested...

    Ditto - I wasn't sure of the protocol of this so as it stands I commented only on my 10 selections and those other images which were on my shortlist, but like Aaron I'm happy to offer feedback for others if requested.
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    MrsCueMrsCue Registered Users Posts: 412 Major grins
    edited December 29, 2008
    OMG! I just popped in to see how things were going and here I am in the top 13!
    The quality of photography is so high on this forum, so, for me to get in the top 13?!... I am thrilled to say the least!
    Thank you sooooo much!!!
    Canon EOS 40D, Canon EOS 350D, 50mm 1.8 MKII prime lens, 17-40mm f/4 L lens, 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS lens, 430 EX speedlite, Tungsten Continuous studio light, Pocket Wizards, Gary Fong Lightsphere, Stofen Omni bounce diffuser, 5in1 reflector

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    montemonte Registered Users Posts: 4 Beginner grinner
    edited December 29, 2008
    The pictures were great it was hard to choose just one!
    Great job.
    IN HIS HANDS,
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    TangoTango Registered Users Posts: 4,592 Major grins
    edited December 29, 2008
    AaronNelson wrote:
    yes, wow

    it was my pleasure to put forth the effort to get it done asap.

    sorry i was limited to only 10 favorites, i would hope that if you were not selected you would cut us a break...

    i will do my C&C on the/my selections when i get home tonight... i just could not fit that in today also...

    if anyone other than the 10 i selected would like a c&c from me i would gladly provide one if requested...

    done.

    i didnt read anyone elses comments so i hope i didnt repeat too much....
    Aaron Nelson
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    TrevlanTrevlan Registered Users Posts: 649 Major grins
    edited December 29, 2008
    Great selection. Good luck to all contestants and participants. Everyone is a winner!
    Frank Martinez
    Nikon Shooter
    It's all about the moment...
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    ic4uic4u Registered Users Posts: 1,455 Major grins
    edited December 29, 2008
    Congrats everyone!clap.gif
    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
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    GreensquaredGreensquared Registered Users Posts: 2,115 Major grins
    edited January 2, 2009
    A MAJOR congratulations to our Family or Strangers winner...dlplumer! clap.gifclap.gifclap.gifclap.gifclap.gif

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    The following photographers are now eligible to play in the next quarterly Mega-Challenge:

    dlplumer
    cjmchch
    KevXman
    mtmillz
    MrsCue
    Emily
    Psalm 62:5-6

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    cjmchchcjmchch Registered Users Posts: 222 Major grins
    edited January 2, 2009
    WOW......I'm gobsmacked! I got second.......hell I was even shocked just to get into the top 13. Thanks very much everyone for your votes thumb.gif

    I can't go past the fact though that the winning image was a real head turner and deserves the win. Beautiful shot dlplumer, and a win well desrevd. clap.gifclapclap.gifclap

    Congrats go out to the other top 5's and also to all the other entrants.

    Damn I feel like getting my dancing shoes on!
    Canon - Manfrotto - Pocketwizard - Sekonic - Westcott - Hoya - Singh Ray

    http://chrismckayphotography.com
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    jwearjwear Registered Users Posts: 8,005 Major grins
    edited January 2, 2009
    congrats
    dlplumer clap.gifthumb.gif
    Jeff W

    “PHOTOGRAPHY IS THE ‘JAZZ’ FOR THE EYES…”

    http://jwear.smugmug.com/
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    Awais YaqubAwais Yaqub Registered Users Posts: 10,572 Major grins
    edited January 2, 2009
    clap.gif congrats clap.gif
    Thine is the beauty of light; mine is the song of fire. Thy beauty exalts the heart; my song inspires the soul. Allama Iqbal

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    divamumdivamum Registered Users Posts: 9,021 Major grins
    edited January 2, 2009
    Congratulations to all!
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    KwartaKwarta Registered Users Posts: 152 Major grins
    edited January 2, 2009
    They were all good. Congrats.
    http://kbkphoto.com/


    There is nothing worse than a sharp image of a fuzzy concept.~Ansel Adams
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    pyrypyry Registered Users Posts: 1,733 Major grins
    edited January 2, 2009
    Dan, your picture is a very worthy winner bowdown.gif
    Creativity's hard.

    http://pyryekholm.kuvat.fi/
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    TangoTango Registered Users Posts: 4,592 Major grins
    edited January 2, 2009
    great image ! congrats! clap.gifclap.gifclap.gifclap.gifclap.gifclap.gif
    Aaron Nelson
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    dlplumerdlplumer Registered Users Posts: 8,081 Major grins
    edited January 2, 2009
    Wow! How cool! Thanks everybody. I really had fun with this one, although to be honest, it was the last contest I thought I would have a chance of winning since I do not generally take photos of people. I went down to Balboa Park in San Diego and spent the entire day shooting. When I saw these two guys sitting on the bench, I knew it could be something special.

    What amazes me, although it shouldn't, is how subjective this art form truly is. One never knows how someone else will view your work, but I'm glad a lot of you liked this one. wings.gifwings.gifwings.gifwings.gifwings.gifwings.gif

    Looking forward to another year of playing with you all.

    Dan
    Dan
    http://danielplumer.com/
    Facebook Fan Page
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    ic4uic4u Registered Users Posts: 1,455 Major grins
    edited January 2, 2009
    Definite winner Dan, congratsthumb.gif

    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
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    PamaniPamani Registered Users Posts: 55 Big grins
    edited January 2, 2009
    Very nice, congrats!clap.gif
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    PaulThomasMcKeePaulThomasMcKee Registered Users Posts: 429 Major grins
    edited January 2, 2009
    Fantastic shot Dan! Very poignant image. I love the symmetry.
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    MrsCueMrsCue Registered Users Posts: 412 Major grins
    edited January 3, 2009
    Yay! Congratulations!
    Canon EOS 40D, Canon EOS 350D, 50mm 1.8 MKII prime lens, 17-40mm f/4 L lens, 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS lens, 430 EX speedlite, Tungsten Continuous studio light, Pocket Wizards, Gary Fong Lightsphere, Stofen Omni bounce diffuser, 5in1 reflector

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    RichardRichard Administrators, Vanilla Admin Posts: 19,919 moderator
    edited January 3, 2009
    Great shot, Dan. clap.gifclapclap.gif I knew it was a winner from the moment I saw it. Congratulations.
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    KevXmanKevXman Registered Users Posts: 945 Major grins
    edited January 3, 2009
    Well deserved win Dan. Congrats!

    Kevin
    Enjoy today, tomorrow is not guaranteed.

    My Site, My Book
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    HoofClixHoofClix Registered Users Posts: 1,156 Major grins
    edited January 3, 2009
    Congrats to Dan and all of the other mega qualifiers! Excellent job!
    Mark
    www.HoofClix.com / Personal Facebook / Facebook Page
    and I do believe its true.. that there are roads left in both of our shoes..
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    JAGJAG Super Moderators Posts: 9,088 moderator
    edited January 3, 2009
    Congrates Dan!!! And all those who made it into the qualifiers! Super work!thumb.gif
    ~JAG (Joyce) - My site: JAG Creations JAG Creations be a fan.
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    jeffmeyersjeffmeyers Registered Users Posts: 1,535 Major grins
    edited January 3, 2009
    Good work, Dan. A well-deserved win!
    More Photography . . . Less Photoshop [. . . except when I do it]
    Jeff Meyers
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