Finalists for DSS #27 (Singular or Plural)

LlywellynLlywellyn Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 3,186 Major grins
edited June 23, 2009 in The Dgrin Challenges
Nothing like a good ol' round of black and white to really up the ante! Fantastic images this round. :clap

Your gracious judges, Greensquared and HoofClix, agreed on three images, giving you a total of seventeen finalists to choose from.

Any resgistered member of DGrin can vote, and the poll will be open for 72 hours. Cast your vote while you can!

JAG - PARADOX: A Pair of Pants
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miskatonic_university - King of Solitude
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pyroPrints.com - Mr. Lonely
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cbsnet - and then there were two....
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davev - The Spirit Tree
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ghinson - Single at Sail
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sherstone - solitary confinement
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jeffmeyers - A Singular Catch
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silversx80 - Formation of Thunderbirds
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moose135 - Quiet Before The Storm
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CWSkopec - Many Become One
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photo-bug - Art Gallery
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nightpixels - One Basket of Flowers for Every Fallen Hero
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michswiss - Many Mao's
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Kinkajou - Cherries
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Flyinggina - Waiting Its Turn
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bf2015 - Fairytale Rush-Hour: 10 Lanes All to Myself
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  • MarkRMarkR Registered Users Posts: 2,099 Major grins
    edited June 15, 2009
    I'm sure someone else can articulate this better than I can, but I think it's absolutely amazing that the judges were able to pick not just 10, but 17 fantastic images. Great going everybody! Woot! clap.gifclap.gifclap.gif
  • KinkajouKinkajou Registered Users Posts: 1,240 Major grins
    edited June 15, 2009
    MarkR wrote:
    I'm sure someone else can articulate this better than I can, but I think it's absolutely amazing that the judges were able to pick not just 10, but 17 fantastic images. Great going everybody! Woot! clap.gifclap.gifclap.gif

    No joke! Go team!!! wings.gif
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  • anonymouscubananonymouscuban Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 4,586 Major grins
    edited June 15, 2009
    This was an awesome round. Congrats to all the finalists. I thought it was going to end up being a difficult vote but there was one image that was my absolute favorite and luckily it was picked as a finalist.

    Good job everyone and good luck!

    Now on to contemplate DSS #28. headscratch.gif
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  • divamumdivamum Registered Users Posts: 9,021 Major grins
    edited June 15, 2009
    MarkR wrote:
    I'm sure someone else can articulate this better than I can, but I think it's absolutely amazing that the judges were able to pick not just 10, but 17 fantastic images. Great going everybody! Woot! clap.gifclap.gifclap.gif

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    Congrats to all! clap.gifclap.gif
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  • silversx80silversx80 Registered Users Posts: 604 Major grins
    edited June 15, 2009
    What a fun round! I really enjoyed taking the shots too (the air show really made it all that much more enjoyable). I'm surprised that I actually made it in the finals with all the great photos that were submitted. I couldn't have submitted anything close to worthy without the great C&C I got beforehand.


    Well, I voted shortly after the poll was submitted. I voted for my favorite of the 17, but for the life of me, I can't remember which one that is. They're all so great.
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  • michswissmichswiss Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 2,235 Major grins
    edited June 15, 2009
    This is the first time I've made the short list since joining DGrin. Humbling given the quality of the images and photographers on this site. Congrats to everyone and good luck. clap.gif On to the next round....
  • FlyingginaFlyinggina Registered Users Posts: 2,639 Major grins
    edited June 15, 2009
    Almost all of my favorites made it into the finals this round.

    I'm honored and very humbled to be included. Special thanks to those of you who commented on my proposed entry and pushed me to improve it.

    There are some simply amazing shots - each one special in its own way - singular, one might say. bowdown.gifbowbowdown.gif

    It is going to be very hard for me to choose just one.

    Gotta sleep on it.

    Bravo to everyone who participated. Black and white brought out really amazing creativity and vision. Be proud!!

    Virginia
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  • JAGJAG Super Moderators Posts: 9,088 moderator
    edited June 16, 2009
    WOW!:wow What an amazing set of images!! I am really honored that mine is included in the fabulous set! Thank you!
    ~JAG (Joyce) - My site: JAG Creations JAG Creations be a fan.
  • davevdavev Registered Users Posts: 3,118 Major grins
    edited June 16, 2009
    My thanks to the judges that threw my shot into the mix.
    Lots of great shots, good luck everyone.
    dave.

    Basking in the shadows of yesterday's triumphs'.
  • KatmitchellKatmitchell Banned Posts: 1,548 Major grins
    edited June 16, 2009
    Congrats you guys... some wonderful shots and a fun round of activity on the board too... Off to vote..:D
  • cbsnetcbsnet Registered Users Posts: 90 Big grins
    edited June 16, 2009
    Foal and mommy..
    Thanks for all the kind words about the photo!!! :D
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    Baby (Clear Cadence or CC) was born 6/3/09 at 11:45pm. She was standing in about 15minutes and was happily nursing about 3am. By 5:30 we took a nap for two hours and then got up and took more photos. The photo I entered in was taken a little after 9am. Throughout the night I took tons of photos and video and mom was great with us being there.

    It's somewhat intimidating taking photos of an animal that if for some reason was concerned about her baby, can send you 20 feet into the air before you realize what happened.

    Again thanks for all the kind works and please visit other photos at...
    http://www.silverstein.com/gallery/8388508_WWFCf/1/554483613_e2Am7

    and the videos at ...
    http://www.youtube.com/user/eileengmorgan

    -cbsnet
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  • travelwaystravelways Registered Users Posts: 7,854 Major grins
    edited June 16, 2009
    Wonderful photo(s) Carl, thanks for sharing thumb.gif

    Gongratulations to all the beautiful entries this round - I know it was hard to pick up just 10 clap.gif

    Congratulations to the finalists - I see that almost all my favorites are here :)

    ... and I'm so happy to see mine part of them - Thank you so much!!! :ivar
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  • sherstonesherstone Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 2,356 Major grins
    edited June 16, 2009
    Cooolness.....

    Thank you everyone!
    Congratulations to all of the entrants and finalists, one super wild ride of a round this time. Now we get to hang on for the final loop de loop :D
    (excuse the roller coaster analogy, but I always feel white knuckled at this stage)

    What a hard job both Greensquared and Hoofclix had, thanks to both of you!
    Sean
  • ic4uic4u Registered Users Posts: 1,455 Major grins
    edited June 16, 2009
    clap.gifclap.gifclap.gif Congrats everyone...great stuff!clap.gifclap.gifclap.gif
    Karin


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  • AnnasPhotosAnnasPhotos Registered Users Posts: 66 Big grins
    edited June 16, 2009
    Congrats to everyone. What a round. Great shots. clap.gifclapclap.gifclap
    Photography is just not about taking pictures....
    It's a learning experience. :D
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  • richterslrichtersl Registered Users Posts: 3,322 Major grins
    edited June 16, 2009
    Good gawd! I've yet to vote. Can we pick more than one? Pretty please? :curtsey

    No, huh? :smack

    Seriously, I've lived through a number of these challenges and I've not seen a round like this. I'm not surprised that the judges could not agree on a number of them. I expected to see a poll of 20 entries to choose from and I wasn't that far off.

    There was some really fine work exhibited in this round. clap.gif

    Congratulations to those who made the cut. thumb.gif
    Linda

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  • richterslrichtersl Registered Users Posts: 3,322 Major grins
    edited June 16, 2009
    cbsnet wrote:
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    The color version is every bit as nice as the B&W one you entered into this challenge. I hope that one of them will be hanging on your wall. mwink.gif
    Linda

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  • KevXmanKevXman Registered Users Posts: 945 Major grins
    edited June 16, 2009
    Wow!
    Enjoy today, tomorrow is not guaranteed.

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  • cbsnetcbsnet Registered Users Posts: 90 Big grins
    edited June 16, 2009
    Actually it will be hanging in the Rotunda in the Capital building (Harrisburg) during the month of November. The speaker of the house invited me as the artist of the month. I'm going to setup each column with a theme and equine will be one of them. Please come visit for the opening reception!

    -carl
    richtersl wrote:
    The color version is every bit as nice as the B&W one you entered into this challenge. I hope that one of them will be hanging on your wall. mwink.gif
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  • HoofClixHoofClix Registered Users Posts: 1,156 Major grins
    edited June 16, 2009
    cbsnet wrote:
    Actually it will be hanging in the Rotunda in the Capital building (Harrisburg) during the month of November.

    Neat!! Congratulations..
    Mark
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    and I do believe its true.. that there are roads left in both of our shoes..
  • dniednie Users Awaiting Email Confirmation Posts: 1,351 Major grins
    edited June 16, 2009
    I did it, I plunged in and voted... but it was not easy. There were several that I wanted to vote for and all of them were fabulous, just like all the other entries.

    Congrats to everyone!
    Donna

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  • MUDDOGBOBMUDDOGBOB Registered Users Posts: 18 Big grins
    edited June 16, 2009
    Live in the Moment
    Congrat's to everyone. Amazing photo's from all. Good luck to all the finalist. It took forever to pick just one. Now I need a nap. Wowwings.gif
  • GreensquaredGreensquared Registered Users Posts: 2,115 Major grins
    edited June 16, 2009
    This was definitely one of the toughest rounds to judge, and I've judged more than a few! It was my pleasure and honor to do so, though I still have yet to cast my vote. Amazing work, everyone. The quality here is on such an awesome level - fantastic work everyone! clap.gifclap.gifclap.gif
    Emily
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  • jeffmeyersjeffmeyers Registered Users Posts: 1,535 Major grins
    edited June 17, 2009
    Greensquared wrote:
    This was definitely one of the toughest rounds to judge, and I've judged more than a few! It was my pleasure and honor to do so, though I still have yet to cast my vote. Amazing work, everyone. The quality here is on such an awesome level - fantastic work everyone! clap.gifclap.gifclap.gif

    Yeah. Lots and lots of quality images. Very good work from a whole lot of people. I've been swamped with work and such for the past 4 weeks and not been able to contribute much to the conversation and critiques here; but I still drop in, look, and learn from everyone. Congrats to all the finalists! thumb.gif
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  • dlplumerdlplumer Registered Users Posts: 8,081 Major grins
    edited June 17, 2009
    I am sitting here in Phoenix about to become a grandfather as my daughter will be giving birth in a few hours. wings.gifwings.gifwings.gifwings.gif

    Congrats to all the finalists clap.gifclap.gifclap.gif

    Dan
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  • JAGJAG Super Moderators Posts: 9,088 moderator
    edited June 17, 2009
    dlplumer wrote:
    I am sitting here in Phoenix about to become a grandfather as my daughter will be giving birth in a few hours. wings.gifwings.gifwings.gifwings.gif

    Congrats to all the finalists clap.gifclap.gifclap.gif

    Dan

    oooooboy! Congrates to you too Dan! Praying the delivery goes well!
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  • KatmitchellKatmitchell Banned Posts: 1,548 Major grins
    edited June 17, 2009
    dlplumer wrote:
    I am sitting here in Phoenix about to become a grandfather as my daughter will be giving birth in a few hours. wings.gifwings.gifwings.gifwings.gif

    Congrats to all the finalists clap.gifclap.gifclap.gif

    Dan

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    Congratulations to you and your family Dan....Do we get to see pictures of the new bundle of joy..? wings.gif
  • divamumdivamum Registered Users Posts: 9,021 Major grins
    edited June 17, 2009
    Ooo, Dan, BIG congrats! Here's hoping all goes smoothly, and we want - no DEMAND! - pictures at the first opportunity!!!
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  • richterslrichtersl Registered Users Posts: 3,322 Major grins
    edited June 17, 2009
    Congrats, Dan! Now you'll have to get used to being called "pop-pop". clap.gif

    And, yes, we want to see pictures!
    Linda

    http://lrichters.smugmug.com
  • TangoTango Registered Users Posts: 4,592 Major grins
    edited June 17, 2009
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