Congratulations Fotehog for the DSS #69 (Unique or Ordinary) Winning Photo!

sherstonesherstone Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 2,356 Major grins
edited February 14, 2011 in The Dgrin Challenges
I am really excited to see so many new names/faces this round as well we have a few participants that have come back to join in the fun again. Welcome!

Choose your Top 10 (you have multiple votes!)
The gallery is here for commenting.
There are no initial disqualifications this round.
There is one that I question if it a layered image without proper EXIF info. I have a PM into the photographer to confirm.
Voting can commence for now.

You have the ability to choose your top 10 choices by selecting them from the poll.
The poll will remain open for 72 hours, and any previously registered member of DGrin may vote.

Warning you will not be able to come back and add more choices after you click the voting button.


P.S. If your observant you will see that more than 10 can be chosen. Just remember if you vote for all of them its like you didn't vote :wink *Also you are able to see any photo in its large form by clicking on it.

Vote for the your top 10 choices in DSS #69 (Unique or Ordinary) 848 votes

1. dlplumer - Just A Bee
[URL="http://challenges.smugmug.com/photos/1168591599_rQ4ja-XL.jpg"][IMG]http://dgrin.smugmug.com/photos/1168591599_rQ4ja-200x200.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
1% 10 votes
2. Hibiscus Ink Photography - Kiwi Splash
[URL="http://challenges.smugmug.com/photos/1168886959_uVJiT-XL.jpg"][IMG]http://dgrin.smugmug.com/photos/1168886959_uVJiT-200x200.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
2% 19 votes
3. Fuzzy - Book Him Danno
[URL="http://challenges.smugmug.com/photos/1169183934_JPSBH-XL.jpg"][IMG]http://dgrin.smugmug.com/photos/1169183934_JPSBH-200x200.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
1% 12 votes
4. kwickers - Reflecting on the World
[URL="http://challenges.smugmug.com/photos/1169767738_NBQm9-XL.jpg"][IMG]http://dgrin.smugmug.com/photos/1169767738_NBQm9-200x200.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
0% 6 votes
5. Fotehog - Not Your Ordinary Martini
[URL="http://challenges.smugmug.com/photos/1169962471_QyAVP-XL.jpg"][IMG]http://dgrin.smugmug.com/photos/1169962471_QyAVP-200x200.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
4% 38 votes
6. Froch - Strange Breed....
[URL="http://challenges.smugmug.com/photos/1171783588_5tJNA-XL.jpg"][IMG]http://dgrin.smugmug.com/photos/1171783588_5tJNA-200x200.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
3% 28 votes
7. JR303 - Evidence
[URL="http://challenges.smugmug.com/photos/1172035610_3U7jk-XL.jpg"][IMG]http://dgrin.smugmug.com/photos/1172035610_3U7jk-200x200.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
1% 13 votes
8. kdotaylor - An Unusually Long Staircase
[URL="http://challenges.smugmug.com/photos/1172080620_G9YVY-XL.jpg"][IMG]http://dgrin.smugmug.com/photos/1172080620_G9YVY-200x200.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
3% 33 votes
9. jan1prs - Swinging bridge
[URL="http://challenges.smugmug.com/photos/1172229337_MpuJc-XL.jpg"][IMG]http://dgrin.smugmug.com/photos/1172229337_MpuJc-200x200.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
1% 10 votes
10. rainbow - Killing Me Softly
[URL="http://challenges.smugmug.com/photos/1172630625_wsWxD-XL.jpg"][IMG]http://dgrin.smugmug.com/photos/1172630625_wsWxD-200x200.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
1% 14 votes
11. SeascapeS - Giving Thanks
[URL="http://challenges.smugmug.com/photos/1172674284_RfM6n-XL.jpg"][IMG]http://dgrin.smugmug.com/photos/1172674284_RfM6n-200x200.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
1% 9 votes
12. horgeh - Drive-Thru
[URL="http://challenges.smugmug.com/photos/1172878218_LymVJ-XL.jpg"][IMG]http://dgrin.smugmug.com/photos/1172878218_LymVJ-200x200.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
0% 6 votes
13. Ty Pleas Fotographie - Snow Don't Stop My Show
[URL="http://challenges.smugmug.com/photos/1173163384_VV3ud-XL.jpg"][IMG]http://dgrin.smugmug.com/photos/1173163384_VV3ud-200x200.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
0% 6 votes
14. JimW396 - "Yeah, I'm unique. You gotta problem with that?"
[URL="http://challenges.smugmug.com/photos/1173303639_cX6Yf-XL.jpg"][IMG]http://dgrin.smugmug.com/photos/1173303639_cX6Yf-200x200.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
0% 4 votes
15. CWSkopec - Daily
[URL="http://challenges.smugmug.com/photos/1174253607_3qFpt-XL.jpg"][IMG]http://dgrin.smugmug.com/photos/1174253607_3qFpt-200x200.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
0% 8 votes
16. MrsCue - Glass Flames
[URL="http://challenges.smugmug.com/photos/1174369118_Q8B2V-XL.jpg"][IMG]http://dgrin.smugmug.com/photos/1174369118_Q8B2V-200x200.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
1% 14 votes
17. rbustraen - No Ordinary Tree
[URL="http://challenges.smugmug.com/photos/1174616160_DoPkd-XL.jpg"][IMG]http://dgrin.smugmug.com/photos/1174616160_DoPkd-200x200.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
1% 9 votes
18. sfau - day 1371....i think it was a tuesday
[URL="http://challenges.smugmug.com/photos/1174761321_tUSKy-XL.jpg"][IMG]http://dgrin.smugmug.com/photos/1174761321_tUSKy-200x200.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
0% 5 votes
19. bbjones - "Another day, another dollar..."
[URL="http://challenges.smugmug.com/photos/1175206976_f6AN8-XL.jpg"][IMG]http://dgrin.smugmug.com/photos/1175206976_f6AN8-200x200.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
1% 14 votes
20. SimpsonBrothers - Cupid's Span
[URL="http://challenges.smugmug.com/photos/1175222953_8res4-XL.jpg"][IMG]http://dgrin.smugmug.com/photos/1175222953_8res4-200x200.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
2% 24 votes
21. Tentacion - "A Face In The Crowd"
[URL="http://challenges.smugmug.com/photos/1175752189_LjH7z-XL.jpg"][IMG]http://dgrin.smugmug.com/photos/1175752189_LjH7z-200x200.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
2% 17 votes
22. HDRoamer - Stuck In Traffic Again...
[URL="http://challenges.smugmug.com/photos/1176109534_jw3aW-XL.jpg"][IMG]http://dgrin.smugmug.com/photos/1176109534_jw3aW-200x200.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
2% 22 votes
23. fotomom - Welcome to the Candle Machine
[URL="http://challenges.smugmug.com/photos/1176340282_qxEAm-XL.jpg"][IMG]http://dgrin.smugmug.com/photos/1176340282_qxEAm-200x200.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
1% 10 votes
24. Kinkajou - Analog Printer
[URL="http://challenges.smugmug.com/photos/1176795221_GZ675-XL.jpg"][IMG]http://dgrin.smugmug.com/photos/1176795221_GZ675-200x200.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
1% 9 votes
25. rteest42 - "She always dreamed of being a princess"
[URL="http://challenges.smugmug.com/photos/1176923533_xvKLe-XL.jpg"][IMG]http://dgrin.smugmug.com/photos/1176923533_xvKLe-200x200.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
1% 13 votes
26. photo-bug - Umbrella corner
[URL="http://challenges.smugmug.com/photos/1177197577_fVFpF-XL.jpg"][IMG]http://dgrin.smugmug.com/photos/1177197577_fVFpF-200x200.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
1% 14 votes
27. mattr888 - A light
[URL="http://challenges.smugmug.com/photos/1177355892_c9K8K-XL.jpg"][IMG]http://dgrin.smugmug.com/photos/1177355892_c9K8K-200x200.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
0% 1 vote
28. sweetharmony - Winter Nest with Snowflakes
[URL="http://challenges.smugmug.com/photos/1177367058_vbXUv-XL.jpg"][IMG]http://dgrin.smugmug.com/photos/1177367058_vbXUv-200x200.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
0% 2 votes
29. silas3d - Don't Blink
[URL="http://challenges.smugmug.com/photos/1177622510_hAQtv-XL.jpg"][IMG]http://dgrin.smugmug.com/photos/1177622510_hAQtv-200x200.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
1% 12 votes
30. torrbrae - Just Another Day
[URL="http://challenges.smugmug.com/photos/1177829364_YwZvC-XL.jpg"][IMG]http://dgrin.smugmug.com/photos/1177829364_YwZvC-200x200.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
0% 3 votes
31. BeachBill - Take Off
[URL="http://challenges.smugmug.com/photos/1177948485_jhYeg-XL.jpg"][IMG]http://dgrin.smugmug.com/photos/1177948485_jhYeg-200x200.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
2% 20 votes
32. billseye - Afternoon Recess
[URL="http://challenges.smugmug.com/photos/1178243238_mkjWc-XL.jpg"][IMG]http://dgrin.smugmug.com/photos/1178243238_mkjWc-200x200.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
3% 33 votes
33. Farol - Melted Ice Cubes
[URL="http://challenges.smugmug.com/photos/1178298016_raFMu-XL.jpg"][IMG]http://dgrin.smugmug.com/photos/1178298016_raFMu-200x200.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
0% 3 votes
34. lizzard_nyc - "It's what's for dinner-Kraft Mac and Cheese"
[URL="http://challenges.smugmug.com/photos/1178501386_W53BL-XL.jpg"][IMG]http://dgrin.smugmug.com/photos/1178501386_W53BL-200x200.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
2% 18 votes
35. DonRicklin - Leaving a wheel impression.
[URL="http://challenges.smugmug.com/photos/1178772158_ca6kC-XL.jpg"][IMG]http://dgrin.smugmug.com/photos/1178772158_ca6kC-200x200.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
0% 5 votes
36. dnie - Plain 'Ole Vanilla
[URL="http://challenges.smugmug.com/photos/1178861408_6CVwE-XL.jpg"][IMG]http://dgrin.smugmug.com/photos/1178861408_6CVwE-200x200.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
0% 6 votes
37. jbrown4849 - glass ceiling fan-tasy
[URL="http://challenges.smugmug.com/photos/1178914002_Mk6mK-XL.jpg"][IMG]http://dgrin.smugmug.com/photos/1178914002_Mk6mK-200x200.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
0% 2 votes
38. DsrtVW - Northern Pintails at Sunrise
[URL="http://challenges.smugmug.com/photos/1178997241_Uq5Cn-XL.jpg"][IMG]http://dgrin.smugmug.com/photos/1178997241_Uq5Cn-200x200.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
2% 22 votes
39. Angela Davis - The Hand Of Winter
[URL="http://challenges.smugmug.com/photos/1179200971_PSYPB-XL.jpg"][IMG]http://dgrin.smugmug.com/photos/1179200971_PSYPB-200x200.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
0% 4 votes
40. mr peas - "Not Your Typical Tea Party"
[URL="http://challenges.smugmug.com/photos/1179270937_mneEd-XL.jpg"][IMG]http://dgrin.smugmug.com/photos/1179270937_mneEd-200x200.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
1% 9 votes
41. jwear - HONEY
[URL="http://challenges.smugmug.com/photos/1179322651_AhKQh-XL.jpg"][IMG]http://dgrin.smugmug.com/photos/1179322651_AhKQh-200x200.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
4% 35 votes
42. patti - Cry Baby
[URL="http://challenges.smugmug.com/photos/1179508394_YM9QN-XL.jpg"][IMG]http://dgrin.smugmug.com/photos/1179508394_YM9QN-200x200.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
1% 10 votes
43. indiegirl - Girl Wonder, At it Again
[URL="http://challenges.smugmug.com/photos/1179512186_hxsCL-XL.jpg"][IMG]http://dgrin.smugmug.com/photos/1179512186_hxsCL-200x200.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
1% 16 votes
44. oldtown_dreamer - the morning fix
[URL="http://challenges.smugmug.com/photos/1179524857_VUUxc-XL.jpg"][IMG]http://dgrin.smugmug.com/photos/1179524857_VUUxc-200x200.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
1% 12 votes
45. sapphire73 - Overwhelmed
[URL="http://challenges.smugmug.com/photos/1179582554_asYEn-XL.jpg"][IMG]http://dgrin.smugmug.com/photos/1179582554_asYEn-200x200.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
0% 6 votes
46. cdnbrit - An Ordinary Egg
[URL="http://challenges.smugmug.com/photos/1179699426_8UrXn-XL.jpg"][IMG]http://dgrin.smugmug.com/photos/1179699426_8UrXn-200x200.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
0% 8 votes
47. Jenn - Family Tree
[URL="http://challenges.smugmug.com/photos/1179721116_eiEJj-XL.jpg"][IMG]http://dgrin.smugmug.com/photos/1179721116_eiEJj-200x200.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
1% 12 votes
48. slpollett - You're Snow Fun!
[URL="http://challenges.smugmug.com/photos/1179770492_BdM3z-XL.jpg"][IMG]http://dgrin.smugmug.com/photos/1179770492_BdM3z-200x200.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
0% 3 votes
49. JAG - The Master's Art
[URL="http://challenges.smugmug.com/photos/1179785504_e8ney-XL.jpg"][IMG]http://dgrin.smugmug.com/photos/1179785504_e8ney-200x200.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
1% 12 votes
50. trevorb - Through the Door
[URL="http://challenges.smugmug.com/photos/1179871148_eJxdd-XL.jpg"][IMG]http://dgrin.smugmug.com/photos/1179871148_eJxdd-200x200.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
1% 12 votes
51. neotech03 - HOT or cold?
[URL="http://challenges.smugmug.com/photos/1179897815_ZeV8Z-XL.jpg"][IMG]http://dgrin.smugmug.com/photos/1179897815_ZeV8Z-200x200.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
0% 6 votes
52. pemmett - Chinese New Year
[URL="http://challenges.smugmug.com/photos/1180075122_SwYMu-XL.jpg"][IMG]http://dgrin.smugmug.com/photos/1180075122_SwYMu-200x200.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
2% 17 votes
53. konomaniac - signs of a hard winter
[URL="http://challenges.smugmug.com/photos/1180137670_oANNJ-XL.jpg"][IMG]http://dgrin.smugmug.com/photos/1180137670_oANNJ-200x200.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
0% 5 votes
54. ghinson - Surf
[URL="http://challenges.smugmug.com/photos/1180188574_Xwery-XL.jpg"][IMG]http://dgrin.smugmug.com/photos/1180188574_Xwery-200x200.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
1% 16 votes
55. learnin - One-of-a-Kind Courthouse
[URL="http://challenges.smugmug.com/photos/1180341066_36squ-XL.jpg"][IMG]http://dgrin.smugmug.com/photos/1180341066_36squ-200x200.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
0% 6 votes
56. StueveShots - Ol' Red Rooster
[URL="http://challenges.smugmug.com/photos/1180428892_xvVg8-XL.jpg"][IMG]http://dgrin.smugmug.com/photos/1180428892_xvVg8-200x200.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
2% 18 votes
57. lkbart - Time to Jump?
[URL="http://challenges.smugmug.com/photos/1180481184_qqpCJ-XL.jpg"][IMG]http://dgrin.smugmug.com/photos/1180481184_qqpCJ-200x200.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
0% 4 votes
58. WhatSheSaw - Leave the Light on for Me
[URL="http://challenges.smugmug.com/photos/1180656806_8DJd5-XL.jpg"][IMG]http://dgrin.smugmug.com/photos/1180656806_8DJd5-200x200.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
1% 9 votes
59. jonaswright - living arrangements
[URL="http://challenges.smugmug.com/photos/1180674702_ru6tx-XL.jpg"][IMG]http://dgrin.smugmug.com/photos/1180674702_ru6tx-200x200.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
0% 8 votes
60. Slipadero - Nothing is boring, everything is special
[URL="http://challenges.smugmug.com/photos/1180720101_e5UP5-XL.jpg"][IMG]http://dgrin.smugmug.com/photos/1180720101_e5UP5-200x200.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
0% 7 votes
61. threyn - Silver & Smile
[URL="http://challenges.smugmug.com/photos/1180801403_aEwSw-XL.jpg"][IMG]http://dgrin.smugmug.com/photos/1180801403_aEwSw-200x200.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
0% 1 vote
62. The Curious Camel - straight and narrow
[URL="http://challenges.smugmug.com/photos/1180833036_Bfjem-XL.jpg"][IMG]http://dgrin.smugmug.com/photos/1180833036_Bfjem-200x200.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
2% 25 votes
63. Halite - Dog Days of Winter
[URL="http://challenges.smugmug.com/photos/1180868734_hs3KL-XL.jpg"][IMG]http://dgrin.smugmug.com/photos/1180868734_hs3KL-200x200.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
3% 26 votes
64. Rocketlily - The Ordinary Kiwi
[URL="http://challenges.smugmug.com/photos/1180893688_JXHce-XL.jpg"][IMG]http://dgrin.smugmug.com/photos/1180893688_JXHce-200x200.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
1% 13 votes
65. ic4u - Favorite Pastime
[URL="http://challenges.smugmug.com/photos/1180944815_mgXEy-XL.jpg"][IMG]http://dgrin.smugmug.com/photos/1180944815_mgXEy-200x200.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
0% 4 votes
66. redleash - "One of a Kind"
[URL="http://challenges.smugmug.com/photos/1180978085_pGnKr-XL.jpg"][IMG]http://dgrin.smugmug.com/photos/1180978085_pGnKr-200x200.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
0% 5 votes
67. Johnrog - UnCANny resemblence
[URL="http://challenges.smugmug.com/photos/1180987088_2jqyv-XL.jpg"][IMG]http://dgrin.smugmug.com/photos/1180987088_2jqyv-200x200.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
0% 8 votes
68. sgonen - Foggy morning
[URL="http://challenges.smugmug.com/photos/1181012839_4g6zs-XL.jpg"][IMG]http://dgrin.smugmug.com/photos/1181012839_4g6zs-200x200.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
4% 37 votes
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Comments

  • WhatSheSawWhatSheSaw Registered Users Posts: 2,221 Major grins
    edited February 8, 2011
    Wow! So many worthy entries this round. It is going to be difficult to pick a top 10. I might just have to think on this a bit.

    Kudos to all of the entrants for bringing you A game to this round! bowdown.gif

    clap.gifclapclap.gifclapclap.gifclapclap.gifclap
  • TentacionTentacion Registered Users Posts: 940 Major grins
    edited February 8, 2011
    Nice work everyone, and good luck, glad to be back.

    Peace
    Donna P.
    www.dpstudios.smugmug.com
    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
  • mr peasmr peas Registered Users Posts: 1,369 Major grins
    edited February 8, 2011
    Whooops, apparently I haven't been here in a while, I only voted for one, Laughing.gif, and it wasn't even for my own. :) Anyway to go back and re-do?
  • SimpsonBrothersSimpsonBrothers Registered Users Posts: 1,079 Major grins
    edited February 8, 2011
    Ok, that was a hard 10 to pick! So many great photos!clap.gif
  • TentacionTentacion Registered Users Posts: 940 Major grins
    edited February 8, 2011
    mr peas wrote: »
    Whooops, apparently I haven't been here in a while, I only voted for one, Laughing.gif, and it wasn't even for my own. :) Anyway to go back and re-do?


    Not to worry, I hadn't been back in awhile either, and I did exactly the SAME thing...but NO way to redue...Once you vote, it is DONE...hey but at least you voted right...lol:D

    BTW...Welcome Back.
    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
  • divamumdivamum Registered Users Posts: 9,021 Major grins
    edited February 8, 2011
    This is an amazing round - it's the first time since it went to multiple votes that I've used ALL ten - I just couldn't decide! Fantasssstic work everybody! thumb.gifclap.gif
  • mr peasmr peas Registered Users Posts: 1,369 Major grins
    edited February 8, 2011
    Tentacion wrote: »
    Not to worry, I hadn't been back in awhile either, and I did exactly the SAME thing...but NO way to redue...Once you vote, it is DONE...hey but at least you voted right...lol:D

    BTW...Welcome Back.


    haha at least i'm not alone
  • kdotaylorkdotaylor Registered Users Posts: 1,280 Major grins
    edited February 8, 2011
    This was the most difficult voting ever! There were WAY too many incredible photos to choose from. Nice job, everyone!
    Kate
    www.katetaylor.smugmug.com
    "You cannot depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus." Mark Twain
  • indiegirlindiegirl Registered Users Posts: 930 Major grins
    edited February 8, 2011
    Great round. Nice to be able to play with y'all!
  • SimpsonBrothersSimpsonBrothers Registered Users Posts: 1,079 Major grins
    edited February 8, 2011
    kdotaylor wrote: »
    This was the most difficult voting ever! There were WAY too many incredible photos to choose from. Nice job, everyone!
    Seriously.:D
  • lizzard_nyclizzard_nyc Registered Users Posts: 4,056 Major grins
    edited February 8, 2011
    So many entriesclap.gif.
    Love seeing that much participation.
    Liz A.
    _________
  • konomaniackonomaniac Registered Users Posts: 335 Major grins
    edited February 8, 2011
    68 entries - is that a record??
    --- Kono ---
    Pentax K-x and assorted lenses
  • jdryan3jdryan3 Registered Users Posts: 1,353 Major grins
    edited February 8, 2011
    First time I have been here in a while and voted. Some great shots, but one just well ... really grabbed me. I guess current protocol is to say which one after all the voting, correct?
    "Don't ask me what I think of you, I might not give the answer that you want me to. Oh well."
    -Fleetwood Mac
  • Ty Pleas FotographieTy Pleas Fotographie Registered Users Posts: 10 Big grins
    edited February 8, 2011
    First I would like to say great job to all the photogs who posted their work! It's easy to sit back and in your little bubble and tell yourself how good your work is. But to put your work out there to be voted on/critiqued by others take guts, and for that, I applaud all of the contestants. I'm new to DGrin and this is my first time entering one of the challenges. Matter of fact, I'm an amateur photog, and this is my first competition EVER lol! I think I am going to continue to compete....The competition is stiff, but I love the challenge! Again...GREAT WORK YOU GUYS!
  • SeascapeSSeascapeS Registered Users Posts: 814 Major grins
    edited February 8, 2011
    Ty - great attitude! I also joined to learn and hopefully, get better. This is my 19th challenge (I think) ~ time flies. If anything, it gives me something creative to focus on and distracts me from the mundane and stressful things in life. This is the one thing I do for me. This is my Challenge Gallery if you want to look (some good, some not so great): http://sandizphotos-seascapes.smugmug.com/Art/Photo-Challenges/13738478_r9NSb#1004670917_zPEzk

    Your entry was not bad for a first-timer - I enjoyed the creativity.
    SandiZ
    If I could tell the story in words, I wouldn't need to lug around a camera. ~Lewis Hine
    http://sandizphotos-seascapes.smugmug.com/
  • jwearjwear Registered Users Posts: 8,012 Major grins
    edited February 8, 2011
    I would say this challenge overall has some of the best shots from all in a bit , not easy to pick 10 . Maybe only one winner but a would say in this one there are lots of winners wings.gif
    Jeff W

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

    http://jwear.smugmug.com/
  • JennJenn Registered Users Posts: 1,009 Major grins
    edited February 8, 2011
    First I would like to say great job to all the photogs who posted their work! It's easy to sit back and in your little bubble and tell yourself how good your work is. But to put your work out there to be voted on/critiqued by others take guts, and for that, I applaud all of the contestants. I'm new to DGrin and this is my first time entering one of the challenges. Matter of fact, I'm an amateur photog, and this is my first competition EVER lol! I think I am going to continue to compete....The competition is stiff, but I love the challenge! Again...GREAT WORK YOU GUYS!

    Good to meet you, Ty. I'm an amateur too and have been at it a while. Can't say it's been easy to keep trying, tho. I get disappointed and down on myself thinking I failed or I'm not improving. I must like being punished because I keep coming back! headscratch.gifmwink.gif
    Jenn (from Oklahoma)
    Panasonic Lumix 10x DMC-TZ3 :photo
    Leica Mega O.I.S./28mm WIDE :smile6
  • SeascapeSSeascapeS Registered Users Posts: 814 Major grins
    edited February 8, 2011
    Jenn - you are improving. I think everyone can see that.
    SandiZ
    If I could tell the story in words, I wouldn't need to lug around a camera. ~Lewis Hine
    http://sandizphotos-seascapes.smugmug.com/
  • Ty Pleas FotographieTy Pleas Fotographie Registered Users Posts: 10 Big grins
    edited February 9, 2011
    SeascapeS wrote: »
    Ty - great attitude! I also joined to learn and hopefully, get better. This is my 19th challenge (I think) ~ time flies. If anything, it gives me something creative to focus on and distracts me from the mundane and stressful things in life. This is the one thing I do for me. This is my Challenge Gallery if you want to look (some good, some not so great): http://sandizphotos-seascapes.smugmug.com/Art/Photo-Challenges/13738478_r9NSb#1004670917_zPEzk

    Your entry was not bad for a first-timer - I enjoyed the creativity.

    Thanks alot...I'll check your gallery out later on today :D
  • Ty Pleas FotographieTy Pleas Fotographie Registered Users Posts: 10 Big grins
    edited February 9, 2011
    Jenn wrote: »
    Good to meet you, Ty. I'm an amateur too and have been at it a while. Can't say it's been easy to keep trying, tho. I get disappointed and down on myself thinking I failed or I'm not improving. I must like being punished because I keep coming back! headscratch.gifmwink.gif

    Good to meet you too Jen...It's healthy for you...and it also helps you to develop thick skin. Nothing gets the blood pumping like a competition! I personally hate to lose, but I hate not trying more than I hate losing, so it's a no brainer for me. I'm going to continue to compete...Always remember the only bad shot is the one you fail to take. It's just my opinion, but what do I know, I'm just a pawn in this chess game lol.
  • torrbraetorrbrae Registered Users Posts: 203 Major grins
    edited February 9, 2011
    A very good round with very hard choice for voting. Interesting to see the variety of styles and techniques used, and what can be achieved through editing the photos.
    Am an amateur myself, and finding the challenges great learning experience. Had tended to take only landscapes to date, so branching into new fields (no pun intended). Have just moved up to my first DSLR camera (a late xmas present to myself!) and finding the challenges a good way of learning the camera's functions.
  • angevin1angevin1 Registered Users Posts: 3,403 Major grins
    edited February 9, 2011
    SeascapeS wrote: »
    Jenn - you are improving. I think everyone can see that.

    I can!:hide
    tom wise
  • JennJenn Registered Users Posts: 1,009 Major grins
    edited February 9, 2011
    SeascapeS wrote: »
    Jenn - you are improving. I think everyone can see that.

    thanks! It's encouraging to see someone say that every now and then. Most of the time I have no idea if what I'm trying to do is any good or not.
    Good to meet you too Jen...It's healthy for you...and it also helps you to develop thick skin. Nothing gets the blood pumping like a competition! I personally hate to lose, but I hate not trying more than I hate losing, so it's a no brainer for me. I'm going to continue to compete...Always remember the only bad shot is the one you fail to take. It's just my opinion, but what do I know, I'm just a pawn in this chess game lol.

    It seems I keep doing the same thing ... lol ... I hate losing, but want to try anyway... Sometimes, I look at what I've taken a shot of and think 'whats the point ... it's no good.. just an amateur shot'. I've gotten to where I forget to even look at the results anymore and move on to the next challenge. I know I can't take pictures like alot of people here do... It's a hobby .. is how I have to look at it. mwink.gif
    angevin1 wrote: »
    I can!:hide
    Thanks! :)
    Jenn (from Oklahoma)
    Panasonic Lumix 10x DMC-TZ3 :photo
    Leica Mega O.I.S./28mm WIDE :smile6
  • Ty Pleas FotographieTy Pleas Fotographie Registered Users Posts: 10 Big grins
    edited February 10, 2011
    Jenn wrote: »
    thanks! It's encouraging to see someone say that every now and then. Most of the time I have no idea if what I'm trying to do is any good or not.



    It seems I keep doing the same thing ... lol ... I hate losing, but want to try anyway... Sometimes, I look at what I've taken a shot of and think 'whats the point ... it's no good.. just an amateur shot'. I've gotten to where I forget to even look at the results anymore and move on to the next challenge. I know I can't take pictures like alot of people here do... It's a hobby .. is how I have to look at it. mwink.gif

    Thanks! :)
    Jen...It really depends on how you want to look at it. If you want your photography to stay a hobby, that is fine. What is NOT fine is NOT being happy with your results, and accepting the attitude that you will never get any better. The fact that you even entered the contest is a good sign that you are very interested in photography and thus, you want your images to get better. If it's something you want to get better at, you have to work at it consistently. Take images every week, read the books/articles, watch the tutorials, and study the pictures that your favorite photographers are creating to spark some inspiration. I do all of the following, and I'm still not where I want to be. I'm even taking 3 photography related classes at my community college. You CAN do it...you already have the hardest part down....the INTEREST in the craft.
  • sherstonesherstone Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 2,356 Major grins
    edited February 10, 2011
    24 hours left to Vote! :D
  • TLVoDraTLVoDra Registered Users Posts: 171 Major grins
    edited February 10, 2011
    Really great images to choose from! I agree with the masses...picking just 10 was a challenge this time. Nice work everyone! (Hope to join you all again soon) thumb.gif
    Tammy~
    "In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun..." Mary Poppins
  • sherstonesherstone Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 2,356 Major grins
    edited February 11, 2011
    Thank you everyone for voting!

    I am still waiting for an answer from my PM about EXIF info. And since the image in question is in the top five I will give the photographer 24 hours more to answer me before I make the very tough decision to disqualify due to no confirmation.

    The results will not be revealed until then.
    Sorry.
  • SimpsonBrothersSimpsonBrothers Registered Users Posts: 1,079 Major grins
    edited February 11, 2011
    ah the suspense...
  • TentacionTentacion Registered Users Posts: 940 Major grins
    edited February 11, 2011
    sherstone wrote: »
    Thank you everyone for voting!

    I am still waiting for an answer from my PM about EXIF info. And since the image in question is in the top five I will give the photographer 24 hours more to answer me before I make the very tough decision to disqualify due to no confirmation.

    The results will not be revealed until then.
    Sorry.

    Well, I guess this shows that the person in question has not come in to vote, perhaps you can send that person an email.


    On another note, this means the voting has closed now right?

    Have a great day.
    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
  • sherstonesherstone Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 2,356 Major grins
    edited February 11, 2011
    Tentacion wrote: »
    Well, I guess this shows that the person in question has not come in to vote, perhaps you can send that person an email.


    On another note, this means the voting has closed now right?

    Have a great day.
    Donna P.

    Yes voting is closed. A message was dispatched before voting even started.
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