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Mini-Challenge #165 Winners Announced
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Okay, let me first say thank you to everyone who entered. I had no idea there would be so many! But please don't think I'm complaining, it has been an enjoyable privilege to look over so many great images. I am grateful for the opportunity.
There were a couple of images that did not quite fit within the parameters of Textures, Patterns, and Abstracts (a bit subjective I know), but they were certainly good enough to win in another contest where they would fit the category.
It has been tough deciding on an overall winner especially. The top 3 or so were so good that I've been struggling all day today with my final decision. That said, here we go!
First, a few honorable mentions:
This is a terrific abstract by Linda (richtersl)
![IMG_0957%20copy-L.jpg](http://lrichters.smugmug.com/Travel/Neat-Places-in-New-Jersey/Grounds-for-Sculpture/i-vZCzfQb/0/L/IMG_0957%20copy-L.jpg)
Here's another good one by DonRicklin
![IMGP9917_HDR-L.jpg](http://donricklin.smugmug.com/Events/World-Wide-Photowalk-2011/i-C7dwGg9/0/L/IMGP9917_HDR-L.jpg)
Really loved this pattern by Barbara (bfluegie)
![20090806-DSC02078-L.jpg](http://bfluegie.smugmug.com/Other/Challenges-2013/i-GVP46Hr/0/L/20090806-DSC02078-L.jpg)
A very nice abstract by grandmaR
![IMG_1814.JPG](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-WlquZTqBV6Q/UZ2U8QNMS5I/AAAAAAABttU/cQ9NBpIwS1E/s576/IMG_1814.JPG)
A nice pattern by kentwaller
![IMG_5139-L.jpg](http://kentwaller.smugmug.com/Travel/Alsace-France/i-Q3TVCZK/0/L/IMG_5139-L.jpg)
This is a nice pattern/abstract by rainbow
![i-x873mgh-L.jpg](http://dwdong.smugmug.com/photos/i-x873mgh/0/L/i-x873mgh-L.jpg)
Another great texture by jwear
![attachment.php?attachmentid=37652&stc=1&d=1369440586](http://www.dgrin.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=37652&stc=1&d=1369440586)
And now for the final four! (Yes, I know I'm corny)
The third runner up is by AlansGrin
![IMG_9698-X2.jpg](http://alanandkate.smugmug.com/Plants-Landscapes-and/Architecture-and-Art/i-rbtXh9X/0/X2/IMG_9698-X2.jpg)
The second runner up is by Eric (earache)
![i-KPwvvzn-L.jpg](http://www.smugmug.com/photos/i-KPwvvzn/0/L/i-KPwvvzn-L.jpg)
The first runner up is by Linda (richtersl) This terrific image was my number one or number two all the way through the contest. It's very atmospheric!
![P9300023-2-L.jpg](http://lrichters.smugmug.com/Travel/Neat-Places-in-Pennsylvania/Bryn-Athyn-Cathedral/i-xqGGqMR/0/L/P9300023-2-L.jpg)
And now for the overall winner. This amazing composition by Bill Banning (billseye) simply captures everything this contest was about. It is a texture, it is a pattern, and it is an abstract. All three of those elements in one image were not necessary to win, but Bill's image is a worthy piece of art in it's own right. I would hang this image on my wall! The color, the cropping, the lighting - breathtaking! Excellent work Bill, and congratulations!
![20130113%20Santa%20Barbara%20Zoo-5-L.jpg](http://billseye.smugmug.com/Competitions/Dgrin/i-pPfZjTg/0/L/20130113%20Santa%20Barbara%20Zoo-5-L.jpg)
Once again I would like to thank everyone who took the time to enter. I believe we have all benefited from our participation. It has been a joy!
There were a couple of images that did not quite fit within the parameters of Textures, Patterns, and Abstracts (a bit subjective I know), but they were certainly good enough to win in another contest where they would fit the category.
It has been tough deciding on an overall winner especially. The top 3 or so were so good that I've been struggling all day today with my final decision. That said, here we go!
First, a few honorable mentions:
This is a terrific abstract by Linda (richtersl)
![IMG_0957%20copy-L.jpg](http://lrichters.smugmug.com/Travel/Neat-Places-in-New-Jersey/Grounds-for-Sculpture/i-vZCzfQb/0/L/IMG_0957%20copy-L.jpg)
Here's another good one by DonRicklin
![IMGP9917_HDR-L.jpg](http://donricklin.smugmug.com/Events/World-Wide-Photowalk-2011/i-C7dwGg9/0/L/IMGP9917_HDR-L.jpg)
Really loved this pattern by Barbara (bfluegie)
![20090806-DSC02078-L.jpg](http://bfluegie.smugmug.com/Other/Challenges-2013/i-GVP46Hr/0/L/20090806-DSC02078-L.jpg)
A very nice abstract by grandmaR
A nice pattern by kentwaller
![IMG_5139-L.jpg](http://kentwaller.smugmug.com/Travel/Alsace-France/i-Q3TVCZK/0/L/IMG_5139-L.jpg)
This is a nice pattern/abstract by rainbow
![i-x873mgh-L.jpg](http://dwdong.smugmug.com/photos/i-x873mgh/0/L/i-x873mgh-L.jpg)
Another great texture by jwear
And now for the final four! (Yes, I know I'm corny)
The third runner up is by AlansGrin
![IMG_9698-X2.jpg](http://alanandkate.smugmug.com/Plants-Landscapes-and/Architecture-and-Art/i-rbtXh9X/0/X2/IMG_9698-X2.jpg)
The second runner up is by Eric (earache)
![i-KPwvvzn-L.jpg](http://www.smugmug.com/photos/i-KPwvvzn/0/L/i-KPwvvzn-L.jpg)
The first runner up is by Linda (richtersl) This terrific image was my number one or number two all the way through the contest. It's very atmospheric!
![P9300023-2-L.jpg](http://lrichters.smugmug.com/Travel/Neat-Places-in-Pennsylvania/Bryn-Athyn-Cathedral/i-xqGGqMR/0/L/P9300023-2-L.jpg)
And now for the overall winner. This amazing composition by Bill Banning (billseye) simply captures everything this contest was about. It is a texture, it is a pattern, and it is an abstract. All three of those elements in one image were not necessary to win, but Bill's image is a worthy piece of art in it's own right. I would hang this image on my wall! The color, the cropping, the lighting - breathtaking! Excellent work Bill, and congratulations!
![20130113%20Santa%20Barbara%20Zoo-5-L.jpg](http://billseye.smugmug.com/Competitions/Dgrin/i-pPfZjTg/0/L/20130113%20Santa%20Barbara%20Zoo-5-L.jpg)
Once again I would like to thank everyone who took the time to enter. I believe we have all benefited from our participation. It has been a joy!
Happy Shooting, Scott
website: www.ThirdDayImaging.com
Bodies: Panasonic Lumix GF3 and G5
Lenses: Leica/Lumix Summilux 25mm f1.4, Leica Summicron 50mm f2 (dual range), Leica Summicron 90mm f2, Leica Elmar 135mm f4, Lumix 12-42mm f3.5-f5
website: www.ThirdDayImaging.com
Bodies: Panasonic Lumix GF3 and G5
Lenses: Leica/Lumix Summilux 25mm f1.4, Leica Summicron 50mm f2 (dual range), Leica Summicron 90mm f2, Leica Elmar 135mm f4, Lumix 12-42mm f3.5-f5
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Thank you for the HM for the abstract. This was the original photo of a bench in Cheesecake in Paradise
Congratulations, Bill for the fine win!
Don
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Congratulations to you, Bill!
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Thanks for A great challenge and for the honorable mention. There were so many excellent entries I was surprised but very happy to be included.
Bill, Congrats on a great image and a well deserved win.
I'll put the MC thinking cap on and get a theme up in the next 24 hours.
By the way - thanks for the full shot of the bench, grandmaR! Very cool.
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