RESULTS: MINI_CHALLENGE # 289 : Flowing Liquid

pegelli

That was difficult, so many great images in many different styles. So it took me a little time to sort through it all and take a decision

First the comments (now edited, after correcting some copy/paste errors in my original post):
@Herman Auer nice mix between smooth water while retaining structure in the flow. Especially the second with the small waterfall over the rock is appealing.
@Cavalier : Great set, still a nice structure in the flow of #1 and 2, but the last one takes the cake, composition is spot on and you can feel the power of the water
@JAG : Nice set, especially the criss-crossing lines of water and wood in #2 is well seen and executed
@sarasphotos : No imagination needed for #2 , #3 ios a nice abstract where you have to look more than once to see it all
@slpollet : #2 and 3 are my favourites of your submission. The rear of a waterfall is special and the stair steps pull the viewer into the picture
@DavidRGillespie : Nice structure in the watersurface of #1, #2 is a smart picture with the (maybe) unintended selfie as a bonus
@lkbart : #1 is indeed a devastating view, and #3 is another good example where the viewer gets pulled into the photo
@bfluegie : lovely tranquil scenes in 1 and 2 with nice moving water to guide the eye of the viewer through them. The third is more "forceful"
@grandmaR : Nice set, #3 is an absolute familiar classic for anyone who has a cat. I especially like your first picture with the reflection and the wake behind the pole

And now for the winner(s). No HM's this time, too many to mention and I've already mentioned several of my favourites in the comments above.

Third place goes to @grandmaR for "Rhone River Daymark with a very long tail - The current in the river here is about 10 knots"

Second place goes to @sarasphotos for "The kiss (use your imagination )"

And the winner this time is

@Cavalier with this picture:

Palouse Falls, Washington

Light, composition and the force of flowing water all come together in this magnificent photo
Congrats and looking forward what new challenge you can bring us

Hauer

Congrats & well done, @Cavalier!

Herman

grandmaR

Thank you for the 3rd place - it was taken this past June, so I didn't go out to take it, but it was fairly fresh. I didn't expect anything when I entered it as I think of water movement to be waterfalls and surf.

A nice mini - and congratulations to everyone.

DavidRGillespie

Congratulations to @Cavalier for the win, and @sarasphotos and @grandmaR for the places. Thanks for the encouraging comments. Much appreciated. Looking forward to the next challenge.

sarasphotos

Congratulations Jo @Cavalier for the well deserved win and to @grandmaR for third place, and thanks Pieter for the 2nd place. And thank you also for taking the time to make your valuable comments. Looking forward to the next mini.

Cavalier

Thanks Pieter. And congratulations to everyone for some great shots. I will come up with the next mini later today or tomorrow.

bfluegie

Pieter, Thanks for an excellent challenge, and for the thoughtful comments. Congrats to Jo @Cavalier for the win. I really liked the way the light and mist interact in that photo. Congrats also to Sara @sarasphotos and @grandmaR for placing.

JAG

Well done Pieter for a smooth running challenge. Congrats to Jo for the win and to Sara and Rosalie for for the runner up placings. Kudos to everyones entries! Well done!

Cavalier

I also wanted to congratulate @sarasphotos and @grandmaR for their placing photos. And Sara - I love The Kiss!

lkbart

Congrats to Jo for the win & to Sara & grandmaR for the places! Nice theme & good comments, great challenge Pieter!

GuyLeFlea

Congrats! Obvious good choice for winner of this challenge - and having been to the falls many times, it is even more of an honor for @Cavalier given the warnings posted everywhere regarding rattlesnakes!