I managed to get my list of favourites down to eight. In judging I did put most emphasis on the mood of the photos.
Here are my honorable mentions:
By Thomas Fredriksen:
I like the graphic effect and the weathered looks of the bricks.
By Andy Moore:
Great composition, beautiful tones in both highlights and the sky. The door in the back is interesting. Is is open/look through or closed with a mirror attached?
By Markus Grompe:
I like the atmosphere on this photo, with the mighty castle and inviting but inaccessible park. The moon is a nice balance for the well lit wall. Too bad for the blown highlights in the roof...
By craigbob:
I love the effect of tilt-shift lenses, as is also done by dutch photographer Frank van der Salm. Don't know whether this one is tilt-shift or a photo of a scale model though...
By Terry Bowker:
The fog and monochrome tint give this photo a great mood. I think suspence is a suitable term for it.
THIRD place
Malcolm Niekirk:
Wet road, reflections, movement, different colour temperatures, composition all come together in a great way.
SECOND place
Randall Fox:
What's happening here? The lone car seems to stand still in an odd place, other traffic moving around. Like a scene from a gangster movie.
Great use of the light trails and the red lights add to the mood too.
FIRST place
Agron Islami:
Tranquil, peaceful, but also coldness and melancholia. Are we really alone in this park? I have different feelings at the same time.
I also love the tones and DOF.
For me, at this moment, this is the winner.
Once again, thanks to all for participating. Agron, congratulations! It's up to you now.
