185th Show & Tell Competition: MACHINES or MACHINERY in BLACK & WHITE - WINNER

[terrybowker]

There were many fine images entered in this contest. Thank you to all who participated!

Now on to the WINNERS!


Here are the Honorable Mentions in no particular order:

F-16 by Juan Leon


Ferris Wheel by Seeing Spots Photo


Fair Noir by Chasp


Water Pump by Peter Robertson


Brick Works also by Peter Robertson









Fifth Place is awarded to Thomas Dunn for his "Simple Machine." Very sharpe nicely composed image of a wooden wheel.


Fourth Place is awarded to Tony McGarva for "Steam Train" Nicely framed photograph of this vintage Steam Train.


Third Place is awarded to Paul Dudley "lambsfeathers" for his "Clock". Great composition and dynamic range. Nicely done!


Second Place goes to Brad Claypole for "Black & White-Out". This photograph is very sharp and full of energy and perfectly framed.


FIRST PLACE
This powerful and imposing image of the USS Wisconsin is wonderfully composed and very well exposed. Congratulations Chris you are the First Place Winner!

[bclaypole]

Thanks so much for the 2nd place, made even more special considering the large number of quality shots. Great choice of winner!

[fishit]

congrats to the winners and HMs ....

[pavona]

Thanks so much for the honor of the win!!!! Great ones chosen for all the awards, I can't imagine it was an easy process. I will think up the next one and post sometime tomorrow.

[jlben]

Thanks Terry for the HM and congrats to the winner, a powerful image!

[kirstenmary]

GREAT choices!!! I kept going back to Chris's photo again and again. It's a fantastic capture.

[tddunn]

Thanks so much for the 5th place! I love the winning shot. Extremely impressive composition and impact of the shot.

[gillk]

Congratulations to Chris and other winners - and to Terry for your choices - great challenge.

[tonygriffen]

Congratulations to the winner. Well deserved!