POTW Results for WK of 3-23 to 3-29

[KHedquist]

I am happy to announce the winners of POTW.

Third Place - Steve (skeous) for "Homework Help"

http://www.bytephoto.com/photopost/s...hp?photo=89804

Steve was able to capture an intimate scene with plenty of back story for us to use our imaginations in creating. His tones and choice of B&W strips the image of all distractions. We are allowed to share in the moment without being intrusive. Well done Steve.

Second Place - Don (ricchilino) for "la casa"

http://www.bytephoto.com/photopost/s...hp?photo=89774

We are so use to seeing Don's beautiful models in his unmistakable style of light , tones and texture. I was quite taken with the overall mood of the scene. Again, there must be an interesting story that goes with this. I especially like the negative space created by the black. It forces the eye to focus on the subject. Composition and grittiness compliment the scene and keep everything in context. My compliments Don.

First Place - Sam (Sambo) for "A Touch of Green"

http://www.bytephoto.com/photopost/s...hp?photo=89816

What put this over the top for me was it's simplicity. It is very straight forward in it's composition and exposure. Nothing contrived. The colors are natural, not oversaturated and the whites are spot on. the extreme vertical crop lets the eye take in the expanse of the sky and lounge in the wonderful clouds. The solitary tree is not necessarily diminished, it brings us back to earth and anchors us on the lust green grass. Excellent job Sam.

It was my pleasure being the guest judge this week. I hope this new contest and forum will keep our interest going.

Sam you are now the guest judge for the new week. Everyone please move your photos into your galleries except for the winners.

Cheers,

Kevin

[TcJohnson]

Excellent Choices Kevin Well Done!!!!

Steve, Congrats to you on your third place win. Super image!!

Don, Congrats on your Second Place win A unique and Excellent piece of work.

Sam, Congrats on your first place win Superb Image!!! So well Done



Travis

[JoeMc]

Very well done my friend.....and congrats to the winners!!

This is a special win..... and well deserved!!

As for SAM....fantastic image!!!!

As for you being the judge....I see no harm in you posting a couple shots to the contest this week for feedback purposes only?? That is why most of us are here anyway!!

Cheers, Joe

P.S. Kevin, you made me proud with your well thought out selections and narratives!!

[Ellen]

Congratulations Guys! All three great choices and I appreciate the explanation of the choices.

[skeuos]

Kevin,
Thanks for judging, and, especially, much thanks for the detailed comments. Also - thanks for third place!

Congrats, Don and Sam! Great shots.

steve

[JPope42]

Congratulations to Sam, Don & Steve for their well deserved wins.

Thanks to Kevin for taking on the judging this week.

[pippafox]

that went well, Kevin.
congratulations to Steve, Don and Sam
pippa

[Punwit]

Congrats to Steve, Don and Sam, excellent images all. Further accolades to Kevin for his selections as well as the detailed reasons behind those selections.

Darren

[Sambo]

Wow! I've won the weekly contest before, but this one has a lot of meaning, since it was judged by someone I know and respect. Great job with the critiques/comments Kevin. That took some time and effort to do (and all volunteer I might add), and I see from above that we all appreciate it.

I will try to continue the high standards Kevin has established for judging in the first MCPOTW (Member's Choice Photo of the WEEK) (-: Lets hope the MCPOTW is short lived, and the POTW can continue!

Sam

[STaylor]

I want to thank all of the members that pulled together to keep POTW going ’‚’‚…‚’‚‚¦ during the last weeks


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