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Snowgirl · Jun-21-2012, 02:19 PM #1

Congratulations to all who participated and thanks to all those who took time to comment on the entries. This was a tough contest to judge as the quality of all of the entries was very good.

Like my predecessor, I struggled to select even the top 10 - and keep in mind, this is a purely subjective placing. Several others could just as easily have been included in the top 10, perhaps missing due to some small technicality. Obviously my personal bias toward quiet experiences in nature shows a bit in my selections - ah, the judge's prerogative

So, suspense no more - the top 10 are:

Each of these images spoke to me, strongly evoking a response that sounded like summer.

And the top three, in reverse order, are ....

#3 I could here the whirring sound of the wings beating frantically against the air - a good example of shallow DOF while showing the movement of the wings

#2 With his beak open, this bird's song called out to me - and a beautiful use of shallow DOF too.

And in first place, congratulations go to jmphotocraft for this image that provides the quintessential sound of summer... the crack of the baseball bat sending the ball soaring away

Congratulations. The ball, so to speak, is in your court now for Mini Challenge #145.

rainbow · Jun-21-2012, 02:40 PM #2

Congratulations to all the winners and participants! Thank you snowgirl for running the MC!

Looking forward to see what is next...

Photosbychuck · Jun-21-2012, 05:53 PM #3

Congrats to the top ten winners!

Great Job jmphotocraft for the winning photo.

Chuck Cassidy,
Nikon D300s, 50mm 1.4D,
18-200mm VR, 70-300mm VR,
www.aperturefocus.com

kscooper · Jun-21-2012, 06:02 PM #4

Thanks, showgirl for such an evocative theme, and congratulations to jmphotocraft on such a terrific image. Thaks also to everyone who contributed: I enjoyed and learned from everyone's photos.

davev · Jun-21-2012, 07:06 PM #5

Thanks for the fun theme Ceci, and Congrat's to the top 3.

jmphotocraft · Jun-22-2012, 07:13 AM #6

Thanks snowgirl and everyone! I've never won a photo contest before, how exciting! (not that I've entered many, but still!) Mini Challenge 145 coming soon!

redleash · Jun-23-2012, 12:57 PM #7

Congrats, Jack--it was a perfect shot for the theme! Good job on the theme selection and judging, Ceci. One of the most creative MC themes, I think.

dnie · Jun-23-2012, 05:35 PM #8

Quote:

Originally Posted by redleash

One of the most creative MC themes, I think.

I agree!! I heard every sound as I looked through all of the entries.

Congratulations to the the top finishers!
and great job Snowgirl!


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Jun-21-2012, 02:19 PM #1
Snowgirl ^OP Major grins Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Picadilly, NB, Canada Posts: 2,143	Mini Challenge #144 - Sounds of Summer - Results Congratulations to all who participated and thanks to all those who took time to comment on the entries. This was a tough contest to judge as the quality of all of the entries was very good. Like my predecessor, I struggled to select even the top 10 - and keep in mind, this is a purely subjective placing. Several others could just as easily have been included in the top 10, perhaps missing due to some small technicality. Obviously my personal bias toward quiet experiences in nature shows a bit in my selections - ah, the judge's prerogative So, suspense no more - the top 10 are: Each of these images spoke to me, strongly evoking a response that sounded like summer. And the top three, in reverse order, are .... #3 I could here the whirring sound of the wings beating frantically against the air - a good example of shallow DOF while showing the movement of the wings #2 With his beak open, this bird's song called out to me - and a beautiful use of shallow DOF too. And in first place, congratulations go to jmphotocraft for this image that provides the quintessential sound of summer... the crack of the baseball bat sending the ball soaring away Congratulations. The ball, so to speak, is in your court now for Mini Challenge #145. __________________ Creating visual and verbal images that resonate with you. http://www.imagesbyceci.com http://www.facebook.com/ImagesByCeci Picadilly, NB, Canada

Jun-21-2012, 02:40 PM #2
rainbow Major grins Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Northern California Posts: 2,710	Congratulations to all the winners and participants! Thank you snowgirl for running the MC! Looking forward to see what is next...

Jun-21-2012, 05:53 PM #3
Photosbychuck Marshall, NC Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Marshall, NC Posts: 1,235	Congrats to the top ten winners! Great Job jmphotocraft for the winning photo. Chuck Cassidy, Nikon D300s, 50mm 1.4D, 18-200mm VR, 70-300mm VR, www.aperturefocus.com

Jun-21-2012, 06:02 PM #4
kscooper Big grins Join Date: May 2012 Location: Flint Hills of Kansas Posts: 43	Thanks, showgirl for such an evocative theme, and congratulations to jmphotocraft on such a terrific image. Thaks also to everyone who contributed: I enjoyed and learned from everyone's photos.

Jun-21-2012, 07:06 PM #5
davev Getting older by the day Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mn. USA Posts: 3,040	Thanks for the fun theme Ceci, and Congrat's to the top 3. __________________ dave. Basking in the shadows of yesterday's triumphs'.

Jun-22-2012, 07:13 AM #6
jmphotocraft GWC for hire Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Portland.ME.USA Posts: 1,593	Thanks snowgirl and everyone! I've never won a photo contest before, how exciting! (not that I've entered many, but still!) Mini Challenge 145 coming soon! __________________ -Jack "I bought a new camera, it's very advanced. You don't even need it." - Steven Wright

Jun-23-2012, 12:57 PM #7
redleash Texas Grins Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,412	Congrats, Jack--it was a perfect shot for the theme! Good job on the theme selection and judging, Ceci. One of the most creative MC themes, I think. __________________ "But ask the animals, and they will teach you." (Job 12:7) Lauren Blackwell www.redleashphoto.com http://www.facebook.com/redleashphoto


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