>Congrats to: thebigsky for the winning DSS#8 Photo!

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  • TangoTango Registered Users Posts: 4,592 Major grins
    edited September 25, 2008
    :eat we want food! we want food!
    Aaron Nelson
  • GreensquaredGreensquared Registered Users Posts: 2,115 Major grins
    edited September 25, 2008
    AaronNelson wrote:
    :eat we want food! we want food!

    Back you dogs!!! :duel
    Emily
    Psalm 62:5-6

  • TangoTango Registered Users Posts: 4,592 Major grins
    edited September 25, 2008
    rolleyes1.gif

    mwink.gif give us a hint whos in the lead?mwink.gif come-on throw us a boneumph.gif
    Aaron Nelson
  • GreensquaredGreensquared Registered Users Posts: 2,115 Major grins
    edited September 25, 2008
    AaronNelson wrote:
    rolleyes1.gif

    mwink.gif give us a hint whos in the lead?mwink.gif come-up throw us a bone

    Oh of course I'll do that. In about 8 1/2 hours. :D
    Emily
    Psalm 62:5-6

  • GreensquaredGreensquared Registered Users Posts: 2,115 Major grins
    edited September 25, 2008
    Okay, I hate this, but I have had to disqualify Jeffreaux2's entry since he has added a large watermark and the rules state:

    Watermarks: Photos may not exhibit branding or watermarks at any time during the entry period and until all judging for that round is complete.

    In order to be fair to all entrants, I must uphold the rules. If you voted for his image, I believe that you may now recast your vote.
    Emily
    Psalm 62:5-6

  • TangoTango Registered Users Posts: 4,592 Major grins
    edited September 26, 2008
    that is a zinger, for both of you...ouch

    i went and looked, and im not seeing a large watermark...ne_nau.gif
    Aaron Nelson
  • GreensquaredGreensquared Registered Users Posts: 2,115 Major grins
    edited September 26, 2008
    AaronNelson wrote:
    that is a zinger, for both of you...ouch

    i went and looked, and im not seeing a large watermark...ne_nau.gif

    Clear your browsing history
    Emily
    Psalm 62:5-6

  • GreensquaredGreensquared Registered Users Posts: 2,115 Major grins
    edited September 26, 2008
    Yes, it is just awful, and I hate it. I really don't like being the bad guy, but I don't want to be unfair or wishy-washy either.

    I'm adding another 24 hours to the poll, so that anyone who voted for his image will have the opportunity to recast their vote.
    Emily
    Psalm 62:5-6

  • TangoTango Registered Users Posts: 4,592 Major grins
    edited September 26, 2008
    oh yikes, thats the same thing Daniel Thorp did awhile back......ouch
    Aaron Nelson
  • TangoTango Registered Users Posts: 4,592 Major grins
    edited September 26, 2008
    Greensquared wrote:

    I'm adding another 24 hours to the poll, so that anyone who voted for his image will have the opportunity to recast their vote.

    well in that case lets sing another song and buy Jeff a drinkfriday.gif
    Aaron Nelson
  • DoctorItDoctorIt Administrators Posts: 11,951 moderator
    edited September 26, 2008
    AaronNelson wrote:
    well in that case lets sing another song and buy Jeff a drinkfriday.gif
    that's the spirit, good onya Aaron thumb.gif

    I just want to say that what Emily did was not easy or fun, and I support her decision 100%. Due to all the discussion and past accusations of us applying rules selectively when we were just trying to be friendly and relaxed about these challenges in the past, we now have to follow the rules to a T.


    I hope everyone recasts their vote - and I hope everyone who hasn't yet voted takes the extra 24 hours to do so!!!
    Erik
    moderator of: The Flea Market [ guidelines ]

  • richterslrichtersl Registered Users Posts: 3,322 Major grins
    edited September 26, 2008
    AaronNelson wrote:
    oh yikes, thats the same thing Daniel Thorp did awhile back......ouch
    Oh man, that hurts! :cry
    Linda

    http://lrichters.smugmug.com
  • jeffreaux2jeffreaux2 Registered Users Posts: 4,762 Major grins
    edited September 26, 2008
    Sorry if I screwed up the voting. I honestly have no idea how it got watermarked, but I see it as well. I am doing my best to try to figure out what happened. Rules are rules though and I totally agree that they should be followed to a "t". Luckily for me this is MUCH less of a big deal because I stayed up late last night to watch the mighty Trojans of USC take a mighty tumble, a thumping from an unranked Oregon State team. Life is good.mwink.gif
    Thanks,
    Jeff
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  • TravisTravis Registered Users Posts: 1,472 Major grins
    edited September 27, 2008
    Congratulations BigSky for a beautiful photo and victory!clap.gif
    Travis Owney Photography
    My Images | My Lessons Learned and Other Adventures
  • GreensquaredGreensquared Registered Users Posts: 2,115 Major grins
    edited September 27, 2008
    And the winner is...
    the big sky!!!clap.gifclap.gifclap.gifA huge congratulations to Charlie on a well-deserved image!

    The following people are now eligible to play in the upcoming Mega-Challenge #2:

    thebigsky
    VisualXpressions
    idiom
    pyroPrints.com
    PaulThomasMcKee

    Here's the stats (clear your browser history if you have problems seeing the actual poll):

    Place: Image# - Photog - Title - Votes - %

    1: #36 - thebigsky - Pride and Joy - 23 - 16.67%
    2: #23 - VisualXpressions - 'Time tu harvest that thar corn' - 19 - 13.77%
    2: #40 - idiom - Retired.. - 19 - 13.77%
    3: #63 - pyroPrints.com - Bridge to Nowhere - 14 - 10.14%
    4: #29 - PaulThomasMcKee - Turtle-waxed TT Tail at Twilight - 13 - 9.42%
    5: #2 - dlplumer - Dehydrated - 12 - 8.70%
    6: #46 - MrsCue - Weather the Storm - 8 - 5.80%
    7: #22 - jeffmeyers - Polished Poodle - 6 - 4.35%
    8: #9 - Travis - Splintered - 5 - 3.62%
    8: #56 - NeilL - Lucid Dream - 5 - 3.62%
    8: #90 - Elaine - 1916 - 5 - 3.62%
    9: #84 - vandana - "Braving it out" - 3 - 2.17%
    10: #20 - AaronNelson - Cooling - 2 - 1.45%
    10: #47 - cmorganphotography - Twinkle Twinkle Little Star - 2 - 1.45%
    10: #85 - Halite - Antique Silver - 2 - 1.45%
    Emily
    Psalm 62:5-6

  • richterslrichtersl Registered Users Posts: 3,322 Major grins
    edited September 27, 2008
    Congratulations to thebigsky and to all the other finalists. clap.gif
    Linda

    http://lrichters.smugmug.com
  • GreensquaredGreensquared Registered Users Posts: 2,115 Major grins
    edited September 27, 2008
    The top 5 images have now been added to the Winner's Gallery. thumb.gif
    Emily
    Psalm 62:5-6

  • jeffmeyersjeffmeyers Registered Users Posts: 1,535 Major grins
    edited September 27, 2008
    Great work, BigSky! I loved the tone and color in this shot!
    More Photography . . . Less Photoshop [. . . except when I do it]
    Jeff Meyers
  • VisualXpressionsVisualXpressions Registered Users Posts: 860 Major grins
    edited September 27, 2008
    Congratulations to all! I predicted to my Wife that Pride and Joy would win when it was posted... thumb.gif Very well deserved! the comp., the theme, the color, exposure... all were spot on! thumb.gif

    Winston
    http://www.vxphotography.smugmug.com/
  • LlywellynLlywellyn Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 3,186 Major grins
    edited September 27, 2008
    Congrats, Charlie! Awesome image. clap.gif
  • TangoTango Registered Users Posts: 4,592 Major grins
    edited September 27, 2008
    allright Charlie!thumb.gif
    great human element in this photograph! and perfect title.
    Aaron Nelson
  • PaulThomasMcKeePaulThomasMcKee Registered Users Posts: 429 Major grins
    edited September 27, 2008
    Way to go Charlie! Your beautiful photo really tells a story! I like the way he is reflected on the surface. BTW...What is it that the man is polishing?
  • NikolaiNikolai Registered Users Posts: 19,035 Major grins
    edited September 27, 2008
    Congrats Charlie!
    thumb.gif
    "May the f/stop be with you!"
  • idiomidiom Registered Users Posts: 132 Major grins
    edited September 27, 2008
    Congrats bigsky!!! A well deserved win my friend! I like it when the photo you vote for wins. :)

    And also, thanks so much to everybody who voted for my photo, I am honored to be near the top with such stiff competition. There were so many fantastic photos, I had a hard time picking my top ten and my final vote!

    Thanks to all who participated to make a great challenge. Lastly, thanks very much to the judges, Greensquared for coordinating and keeping things going especially. :)

    Thanks!
    Gage
    http://precisephoto.ca
  • JAGJAG Super Moderators Posts: 9,088 moderator
    edited September 27, 2008
    Congrates Charley!!
    and all the runner ups!thumb.gif
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  • divamumdivamum Registered Users Posts: 9,021 Major grins
    edited September 27, 2008
    This photo was my winner from the day it was posted. Not only a great picture out of context, but for me personally, after most of a lifetime living in Britain, it brought back lots of memories of seeing miniature steam trains at county fairs, as well as the dedicated meets. You really made me smile

    Congratulations - and to **everybody** (dq'd or otherwise :) for some truly inspiring images!
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  • HumpreyCogayHumpreyCogay Registered Users Posts: 55 Big grins
    edited September 27, 2008
    Congrats
    Congrats to the BigsKy, The story behind the photo is great......Congrats to all the finalist...This was really a tough round...clap.gif
  • WomanWithACameraWomanWithACamera Registered Users Posts: 102 Major grins
    edited September 28, 2008
    Congrats BigSky! Beautiful photo!
    :D A Smile A Day...Keeps The Uglies Away. :D

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  • Karrie McDKarrie McD Registered Users Posts: 372 Major grins
    edited September 28, 2008
    Congrats! Great Photo!
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    Congrats to everyone else on the pole as well.
    "Whether you think you can or you can't, you are right."
  • thebigskythebigsky Registered Users Posts: 1,052 Major grins
    edited September 29, 2008
    wings.gifbarbWow!

    Thanks everyone, sorry I'm a bit late to the party :D

    This is great news, I'm so thrilled to have received so many votes in a round with some strong competition.

    I took my son and daughter to our local zoo and took along my camera with the intention of taking some animal shots.

    At the zoo they have a steam railway for taking visitors around the park and as we passed the boarding station I noticed this chap cleaning and polishing the engine between journeys, and I suddenly thought DSS.

    I just about managed to fire off a few shots before he had finished.

    So this is a steam train, circa 1900. According to this site 'it was built from equipment from the last steam industrial narrow gauge railway in Britain at Bowaters paper mill.'

    Woo woo seems an appropriate celebration.clap.gif

    Thanks again.

    Charlie
    Landscape & Flower Photography
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