Congratulations to annnna8888 for the DSS #19 (Contrived or Natural) Winning Photo!

GreensquaredGreensquared Registered Users Posts: 2,115 Major grins
edited March 18, 2009 in The Dgrin Challenges
This was another great round guys! Really interesting interpretations too. :clap :clap :clap

Here's your list of finalists. Congrats to you all! And thanks so much to our judges, sherstone and micalngelo. Remember that every Dgrin member can vote and the poll will run for 72 hours - so let your favorite be known!


justMe - SpringDreams
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JeffGroves - "A flower bulb"
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Grly - The Posed Pout
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CWSkopec - Only One Way Out
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mpflies2 - "Contemplation"
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BobbyMarshall - I Was Wrong
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psenior1 - lonely valentine
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Muddogbob - Just Chillin
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annnna8888 - White eternity
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taylor2002-Distant Summer Memories
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richtersl - Inner Light
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quark - I tip my hat to you all
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ic4u - Gifted
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ilbcnu - her two faces
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sdways01 - "Natural Winter"
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Emily
Psalm 62:5-6

What is the best "Contrived ot Natural" Photo? 129 votes

justMe - SpringDreams
7% 10 votes
Jeff Groves - A flower bulb
7% 10 votes
Grly - The Posed Pout
7% 10 votes
CWSkopec - Only One Way Out
7% 10 votes
mpflies2 - Contemplation
2% 3 votes
BobbyMarshall - I was Wrong
6% 9 votes
psenior1 - lonely valentine
2% 3 votes
Muddogbob - Just Chillin
3% 4 votes
annnna8888 - White eternity
15% 20 votes
taylor2002 - Distant Summer Memories
12% 16 votes
richtersl - Inner Light
11% 15 votes
quark - I tip my hat to you all
6% 9 votes
ic4u - Gifted
3% 4 votes
ilbcnu - her two faces
2% 3 votes
sdways01 - Natural Winter
2% 3 votes
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Comments

  • TentacionTentacion Registered Users Posts: 940 Major grins
    edited February 24, 2009
    Voted, and I was torn between two photos, in the end, I opted for the photo that made me think, the photo that was not a "finished" story.

    Some photos when viewed although beautiful and/or humourous in presentation, etc. are a "finished" story.

    Then there are those photos that make you think, discuss, go beyond, and imagine, when the photographer has captured the essence of perhaps an emotion, history, a moment when that "click" of your camera made that piece of time immortal, to be able to accomplish this in a contrived situation is truly an art.

    Congrats to all the finalists.

    Peace
    Donna P.
    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
  • Velvet-ArtVelvet-Art Registered Users Posts: 292 Major grins
    edited February 24, 2009
    Congrats to all the finalists, there are some awesome images here. well done all. clap.gifclapclap.gif


    Tim
    www.velvet-art.smugmug.com
  • GrlyGrly Registered Users Posts: 140 Major grins
    edited February 24, 2009
    Woo! Thanks for including me! Such amazing work. Congrats to all :)
    Anita

    http://www.anitamatthews.ca
  • The Curious CamelThe Curious Camel Registered Users Posts: 943 Major grins
    edited February 24, 2009
    congrats to all of you. So many great images.

    peace, gailclap.gif
    www.curiouscamel.net
  • BillyTomBillyTom Registered Users Posts: 62 Big grins
    edited February 24, 2009
    Congrats to the finalists....all are great, good luck!!
    Bill James
    www.BillJamesPhotography.com
    Attempting to find beauty in the simple things!! :huh
    Nikon D80 - Nikkor 55-200 4-5.6 VR &
    Nikkor 18-70 3.5-4.5
  • divamumdivamum Registered Users Posts: 9,021 Major grins
    edited February 24, 2009
    I HATE having to choose!!!!!!!!!!!!! That was a REALLY hard vote this time around - I had three strong contenders, but ultimately had to go with the one that I felt best spoke the theme.

    Congratulations to all - good luck!!
    facebook | photo site |
  • ilbcnuilbcnu Registered Users Posts: 311 Major grins
    edited February 24, 2009
    Congratulations to all - I am honored to make it to the voting round. Thank you!!
    Amanda
    It is never to late to become what you might have been.
    www.behindthezoom.com
  • TrevlanTrevlan Registered Users Posts: 649 Major grins
    edited February 24, 2009
    Incredible round. Every image is a winner. Great job everyone! I'm glad to see my favorite made it to the voting round. Fortunately for me, it was an easy vote. ;-) Good luck to all!
    Frank Martinez
    Nikon Shooter
    It's all about the moment...
  • lisaplisap Registered Users Posts: 294 Major grins
    edited February 24, 2009
    Congratulations to the finalists! Such great photos :)

    I always have such a hard time picking just one favourite!

    -- Lisa P.
    -- Lisa P.

    http://www.pictureyourlifephotography.com
  • DeuceFourDeuceFour Registered Users Posts: 350 Major grins
    edited February 24, 2009
    Congratulations to the finalists!!! Amazing entries as always!! Gotta love the anticipation waiting for the finalists list to be released!! Good luck everyone, and may the best photo win!

    ~Cheers
    BrandonPotterPhotography.com
  • MUDDOGBOBMUDDOGBOB Registered Users Posts: 18 Big grins
    edited February 24, 2009
    Live in the Moment
    It's an honor to be among so many great photographers, Such talent, imagination and dedication. Best of luck to all.wings.gif
  • ic4uic4u Registered Users Posts: 1,455 Major grins
    edited February 24, 2009
    Yeah!:D What a pleasant surprise, and a much needed pick me up! I am humbled to be among the finalists! Thank you and good luck to 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
  • JAGJAG Super Moderators Posts: 9,088 moderator
    edited February 24, 2009
    CONGRATES TO EVERYONE WHO MADE IT TO THE FINALIST!thumb.gifthumb.gifthumb.gif
    ~JAG (Joyce) - My site: JAG Creations JAG Creations be a fan.
  • Michael AtkinsMichael Atkins Registered Users Posts: 116 Major grins
    edited February 25, 2009
    Congratz to all the Finalists! Always difficult to choose just one with such amazing competition!
  • 300m300m Registered Users Posts: 96 Big grins
    edited February 25, 2009
    Contrats to all the winners! Boy was this hard!! To choose just one
    John M
    http://300m.smugmug.com
  • DustiferDustifer Registered Users Posts: 16 Big grins
    edited February 25, 2009
    They're all fantastic images - congratulations to all the finalists!!!clap.gif
    Don't part with your illusions. When they are gone, you may still exist, but you have ceased to live.
    -Mark Twain

    http://dustifer.smugmug.com/
  • HoofClixHoofClix Registered Users Posts: 1,156 Major grins
    edited February 25, 2009
    One day off from the horses, and I'm so glad I came in to take a look.. Great work to all of you who entered and congrats to the finalists...
    Mark
    www.HoofClix.com / Personal Facebook / Facebook Page
    and I do believe its true.. that there are roads left in both of our shoes..
  • jeffgrovesjeffgroves Registered Users Posts: 106 Major grins
    edited February 26, 2009
    Thank you
    I am humbled. I feel quite honored just to be included in the finalist group. Such talent in all of the contributions. Thank you, Jeff
    ;) Jeff
    http://jeffgroves.smugmug.com
  • GreensquaredGreensquared Registered Users Posts: 2,115 Major grins
    edited February 27, 2009
    Congratulations to annnna8888 for the Winning Photo!

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    The following finalists are now qualified for the Mega-Challenge #4:

    annnna8888
    taylor2002
    richtersl
    justMe
    Grly
    CWSkopec

    Great job everyone! wings.gif
    Emily
    Psalm 62:5-6

  • richterslrichtersl Registered Users Posts: 3,322 Major grins
    edited February 27, 2009
    Way to go Annnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnna! thumb.gifivarwings.gifclap Gorgeous shot!

    Congratulations!!!!
    Linda

    http://lrichters.smugmug.com
  • GrlyGrly Registered Users Posts: 140 Major grins
    edited February 27, 2009
    Congratulations! Great photo!

    Thank you to those that voted for me as well! I am so excited to be in the top 5!
    Anita

    http://www.anitamatthews.ca
  • The Curious CamelThe Curious Camel Registered Users Posts: 943 Major grins
    edited February 27, 2009
    congratulations Anna. beautiful entry.

    congrats to all the entries. Nice work.

    peace always gail
    www.curiouscamel.net
  • LlywellynLlywellyn Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 3,186 Major grins
    edited February 27, 2009
    Awesome! Congrats, Anna! Love your image. clap.gif
  • taylor2002taylor2002 Registered Users Posts: 5 Beginner grinner
    edited February 27, 2009
    That was a lot of fun. Thank you to everyone who voted for "Distant Summer Memories" putting it into the top 5. Seeing the results today was a very nice surprise.

    John
  • BillyTomBillyTom Registered Users Posts: 62 Big grins
    edited February 27, 2009
    Congratulations Anna for a really great shot clap.gif Well done!!!
    Bill James
    www.BillJamesPhotography.com
    Attempting to find beauty in the simple things!! :huh
    Nikon D80 - Nikkor 55-200 4-5.6 VR &
    Nikkor 18-70 3.5-4.5
  • dlplumerdlplumer Registered Users Posts: 8,081 Major grins
    edited February 27, 2009
    Bravo Anna clap.gif
    Dan
    http://danielplumer.com/
    Facebook Fan Page
  • TangoTango Registered Users Posts: 4,592 Major grins
    edited February 27, 2009
    i said it before...izz say it again... Incredible photograph

    bowdown.gif
    Aaron Nelson
  • annnna8888annnna8888 Registered Users, Super Moderators Posts: 936 SmugMug Employee
    edited February 27, 2009
    OMG, I'm in shock! Thanks for liking my shot so much! :D I said before that the hike where this photo was taken was rewarding, but now I can only reiterate that it was REALLY rewarding. wings.gif

    Congratulations to all other participants and winners, it's been an honor to have you as competition! bowdown.gif

    Ana
    Ana
    SmugMug Support Hero Manager
    My website: anapogacar.smugmug.com
  • ic4uic4u Registered Users Posts: 1,455 Major grins
    edited February 27, 2009
    Congrats!!Beautiful shotthumb.gif

    Congrats too to all of the finalists!
    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
  • manfredmanfred Registered Users Posts: 29 Big grins
    edited February 27, 2009
    well done anna wings.gif super shot
    Being part of the "pond life" is OK - just keep aspiring

    http://davemann.smugmug.com

    Canon 40D. Canon - 100mm macro, 24-105 IS USM, 70-300 IS USM DO, Speedlite 580EX
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