MINI_CHALLENGE # 293 : "Fruit" - RESULTS

pegelli

I would have liked a few more entries but on the other hand it's a busy time with everybody preparing for the holiday season. And the entries were all outstanding, so really nothing to complain about

First some comments:
@Cavalier : 1: Nice reportage shot, 2: Great texture, 3: Stunning light on the grapes
@sarasphotos : 1: Love the depth you managed to get in this shot, 2: they almost look like cherries, 3: Never seen one of those, I would nickname it "brainfruit"
@JAG : 1: Great bold colour, 2: as #1 + good light brought out the texture of the dried pepper, 3: Nice detail and bold coloured for a banana
@grandmaR : 1: love the proud look on the ladies face, 2: looks yummie and healthy, 3: great work for an "early" class
@DavidRGillespie : 1: They all look delicious, 2: Nice and glossy, 3: great find, the very ripe one among a group that still needs some time
@RalphMoon : 1: Great simple composition, 2: Is that an easter egg in the hand of the puppet? (nice scene btw), 3: Nice play with the lighting

And now the "prizes"

3rd place (shared between 2 shots)

@RalphMoon said:
1) Two Fuyu

For the simple composition
and

@JAG said:
2 Dried Pepper

For the minimalist composition with still nice detail due to the light

2nd place

@Cavalier said:
Pearls of Chardonnay - Gold Hill Vineyards, Placerville, Ca:

For the way the stunning light was captured

And the winner with first place is:

@sarasphotos said:
1) Hillside apples (Bad Gastein, Austria)

For the great depth by including the out of focus landscape behind the heavily loaded branch.

Congrats Sara, and I pass the baton for the next mini to you

Cavalier

thanks for the second place, Pieter. Congratulations to everyone for their wonderful shots.

And congratulations to Sara for her beautiful shot - such a healthy tree loaded with fruit!

grandmaR

Sara what an absolutely beautiful shot!!!
And Pieter, thanks for running an interesting mini

DavidRGillespie

Great choice Pieter! That is a lovely image, for so many reasons. Great light, great composition, lovely background, and superb detail in the subject.
Congratulations to @sarasphotos for first, and @RalphMoon and @JAG for third and @Cavalier for second.

RalphMoon

Thank you, Pieter, and congratulations to all. This was my first Dgrin mini-challenge, and it's been good fun. Happy Holidays,

--Ralph

sarasphotos

Wow, I'm really surprised and flattered. Thank you for the pick, Pieter and thanks the rest of you for the nice compliments. Congrats as well to Jo @Cavalier, Joyce @JAG and @RalphMoon for second and third.

If it's okay with everyone, I'll post the next challenge after Christmas (on the 27th - here in Germany the 26th is also a day of celebration). The coming three days will be filled with cooking, eating and celebrating so I probably won't even have a chance to turn on the computer. If this isn't OK I'm happy to concede to Jo @Cavalier for her fine shot. What do you say Joyce @JAG ?

JAG

Thanks Pieter for the great run of a challenge as well as your comments on my images. Congrats to @sarasphotos for your win. I look forward to seeing what you come up with Sara. Yes, waiting till the 27th is fine. I see that this was posted a couple days ago and I have been sick for a week now. So, waiting till the 27th is fine. Merry Christmas to all those who celebrate everywhere!