Closing out the Textures from 3/16-3/23:
Tough tough call! Like previous moderators, I had to review the selections multiple times to narrow the field. I'm not real technical on this, so I looked for texture (the contest!), composition, and clarity.
The tree from Oshi Shikigami :
https://plus.google.com/+OshiShikigami/posts/9RzdKVDz1As
Everywhere you look, details pop from the capture. The black highlights of the tree work nicely against the lighter areas and white sky. The ground cover is also holding its own against the massive branches.
The man from Hera Bell :
https://plus.google.com/+HeraBell/posts/Sr39knp7BAT
Such intensity with the tacks, subject's face, and the pitch black backdrop. His posture and position are a slight tease to the viewer.
The wreath from Bart Kpx :
https://plus.google.com/+BartKpx/posts/VuTUz5udAWS
The subject fills the frame and provides various types of textures. There is a blur to the outer rim, adding softness to the B&W processing.
Thanks to everyone that participated!
Tough tough call! Like previous moderators, I had to review the selections multiple times to narrow the field. I'm not real technical on this, so I looked for texture (the contest!), composition, and clarity.
The tree from Oshi Shikigami :
https://plus.google.com/+OshiShikigami/posts/9RzdKVDz1As
Everywhere you look, details pop from the capture. The black highlights of the tree work nicely against the lighter areas and white sky. The ground cover is also holding its own against the massive branches.
The man from Hera Bell :
https://plus.google.com/+HeraBell/posts/Sr39knp7BAT
Such intensity with the tacks, subject's face, and the pitch black backdrop. His posture and position are a slight tease to the viewer.
The wreath from Bart Kpx :
https://plus.google.com/+BartKpx/posts/VuTUz5udAWS
The subject fills the frame and provides various types of textures. There is a blur to the outer rim, adding softness to the B&W processing.
Thanks to everyone that participated!
Awesome choices! Congratulations to all the winners! You are blessed with the gift! :)
ReplyDeleteLiz, Thank you.
ReplyDeleteHera and Bart, Congratulations!
Every one who entered, Great job!
Congratulations Oshi !..I'm so happy to see you win ! :-))..you certainly deserve it, as you really do put a lot of thought in your photos. Congratulations to the others as well. :-)
ReplyDeleteMany heart-felt thanks, Matthew Woodall! :-)
ReplyDeleteI am most grateful I took this shot when I did. As, no longer than two weeks after shooting it, A construction company moved in to the lot immediately behind this tree (within feet!) and started to rip out ALL the natural growth behind this tree.
ReplyDeleteIt now is a construction site, bursting with all sorts of heavy equipment, constantly shuffling dirt around, and having ALL the trees and undergrowth removed! So very, very, sad to see.
But, I at least documented it when it was natural. I have that...
Liz MC thank you for such a good news - you make my day!;-)
ReplyDeleteOshi Shikigami Hera Bell congratulations!
Thank you all participants and big thanks for community members for kind and supportive words!
Thanks Liz MC for finding time to conduct this fun contest! Congratulation to the winners - your works were truly outstanding!
ReplyDeleteOshi Shikigami Your shot was my favorite Oashi.
ReplyDeleteI am not after winning contests, I love sharing. I am sometimes wondering should I stop participating and let others take stage?
Congratulations to everyone who participated.
Hera Bell, Thanks! I have had the same thoughts. I put mine out to (hopefully) encourage or inspire others to participate. I hope that is what is done, and not some form of intimidation, or frustration? What do you think?
ReplyDeleteOshi Shikigami Oshi I actually don't like winning. Truth to be told. Unless I enter some competitions where I compete against some of the peers I look upon. Even there I enter not to win but to see where I will be rated by the jury. I am more curious to analyze why the jury picked what they have picked.
ReplyDeleteHowever I seek to inspire, I LOVE sharing.
I have no problem to get exempted when I enter competitions in our group.
Your photos are very amazing though Hera. I love your versatility in the subjects that you choose to shoot. :-)
ReplyDeleteMatthew Woodall Thank you Matthew, but I truly feel guilty every time I win. From now on when I participate please don't consider my competition entries as competition pieces.
ReplyDeleteI feel like that too , somewhat. :-))..but I would be tickled pink to win some recognition as a photographer..lol. :-))
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos! Congratulations all!!
ReplyDeleteYou're most welcome Oshi Shikigami! That's life about the landscape, ever present reminder to capture what you see when you see it!
ReplyDeleteMost welcome Bart Kpx, great stuff!
ReplyDeleteYep, sorry for the delay Michael Mossiagin!
ReplyDeleteLiz MC :) Later is much better then never!
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