Winner Mini Challenge #99

DsrtVWDsrtVW Registered Users Posts: 1,991 Major grins
edited August 2, 2010 in The Dgrin Challenges
I did not think that it would be so challenging running and judging a mini. Boy was I wrong.
Note to self and advice to others, next time make it more focused on a subject.
Makes it easier for judging and is far more fair to the participants.
There are so many number of winners here in a wide range of styles. I think when I chose the theme I was thinking more of objects as exampled by my sample photos.
Thanks to everyone who participated.
Here is the bakers dozen of the finalists in order of post.


JAG - Trawler Heaver Eklutna, Alaska
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ghinson - Mr Roger's Boat
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ic4u - Barn Door
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Simpson Brothers - Natural Bridges
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AaronNelson - Goblins @ Devils Fire
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Froch - Tie up
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Roaddog 52 - Old Dodge Eastern Washington
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skibum4 - Joshua Tree NP
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NorthernFocus - Time Worn
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KevXman-Hardtimes
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RandallC - Blue Door, Swaziland
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bf2015 - # 1 by
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Brooklyndesert - Weathered man. Leonard Knight, Niland, California
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In the end I just had to go with gut feeling on what I saw in the shot so here is the final Five

5th Place

NorthernFocus - Time Worn
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4th Place

ghinson - Mr Roger's Boat
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3rd Place


Brooklyndesert - Weathered man. Leonard Knight, Niland, California
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2nd Place

RandallC - Blue Door, Swaziland
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1st place goes to

AaronNelson - Goblins @ Devils Fire
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Chris K. NANPA Member
http://kadvantage.smugmug.com/

Comments

  • WhatSheSawWhatSheSaw Registered Users Posts: 2,221 Major grins
    edited July 31, 2010
    Congrats, AaronNelson! I like everything about this one! clap.gif

    Congrats to the other finalists and top placers! There were lots of wonderful photos in this round! thumb.gif
  • silvereyesilvereye Registered Users Posts: 195 Major grins
    edited July 31, 2010
    Congrats to the winners and finalists... there were so many wonderful interpetations on the suject.. its a credit to your abilities to have made it to the top of this challenge..
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  • jwearjwear Registered Users Posts: 8,013 Major grins
    edited July 31, 2010
    well Chris very good job of judging thumb.gif it ain't easy ! congrats Aaron great capture thumb.gif
    Jeff W

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

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  • TangoTango Registered Users Posts: 4,592 Major grins
    edited July 31, 2010
    Wow, Thanks!!
    Soooo many excellent entries!!!bowdown.gif

    wings.gif I'm so excited...

    .... except now I have to judge the next mini!!!
    :hide
    (Judging is soooo painful)


    Thanks for congrats everyone!

    I will come up with a new theme within 24.....
    Aaron Nelson
  • JAGJAG Super Moderators Posts: 9,088 moderator
    edited July 31, 2010
    Congrats Aaron and all the runners up! Great job on running the mini challenge Chris! Thank you!

    Aaron we will look foward to seeing what you come up with!
    ~JAG (Joyce) - My site: JAG Creations JAG Creations be a fan.
  • PattiPatti Registered Users Posts: 1,576 Major grins
    edited July 31, 2010
    Congrats to everyone. There were so many wonderful shots. I can imagine the judge's job was very tough.
    The use of a camera is similar to that of a knife. You can use it to peel potatoes, or carve a flute. ~ E. Kahlmeyer
    ... I'm still peeling potatoes.

    patti hinton photography
  • davevdavev Registered Users Posts: 3,118 Major grins
    edited July 31, 2010
    Great job everyone, Congrat's Aaron.
    dave.

    Basking in the shadows of yesterday's triumphs'.
  • RandallCRandallC Registered Users Posts: 30 Big grins
    edited July 31, 2010
    That was a great mini! I'm a big fan of those kind of weathered shots, so every one was a winner in my book.

    Good work everyone! Amazing image Aaron!
    ____________________
    Randy C
    SmugMug
  • ic4uic4u Registered Users Posts: 1,455 Major grins
    edited August 1, 2010
    Congrats Aaron, I am a huge fan of your landscapesclap.gifclapclap.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
  • dlscott56dlscott56 Registered Users Posts: 1,324 Major grins
    edited August 1, 2010
    Way to go Aaron! Great photos everyone.
    Dave

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  • AndManAndMan Registered Users Posts: 1,252 Major grins
    edited August 1, 2010
    Congrats Aaron & all the entrants for some great shots.
    Peter

    www.andmanphotography.com

    Facebook Fan Page

    "Landscape photography is the supreme test of the photographer - and often the supreme disappointment." Ansel Adams
  • Wil DavisWil Davis Registered Users Posts: 1,692 Major grins
    edited August 1, 2010
    Congratulations Aaron!

    …and to all the others!

    …I'm sure glad I didn't have to make the decisions this time!

    thumb.gif

    - Wil
    "…………………" - Marcel Marceau
  • Roaddog 52Roaddog 52 Registered Users Posts: 309 Major grins
    edited August 2, 2010
    Congrats to the winners and the finalist. Thanks to all for entering. So many great images.
    I don't know where I'm goin, but I'm goin anyway.
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