a tough one, picking the best of the best, and from every kind of photography, from
landscape... to nature... to macro... I felt like I was on The Voice or American Idol! I got
down to 15 and just agonized.
First the honorable mentions, in no particular order, that were all a hair's breath
from being finalists.
Peter Stubley
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All great shots, Peter, I opted for this amazing macro. There’s a whole world inside
these water droplets. As a newbie to macro, I'm in awe!
Andrzej muda
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This kind of light isn’t easy to find and even harder to shoot. It usually takes
planning and getting up very early, probably in the cold for this one. I can only
imagine how early you had to get up for this shot, Andrzej! The light is amazing.
luxun54
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Just love how the warm light brings out the wonderful amber colors of this
beautiful leopard. So hard to get this close to these illusive creatures in the wild.
What a great capture.
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Mother Nature certainly has a sense of humor in her many unusual creations.
What at a super capture. Can’t help but chuckle at the sight of this curious crab.
Flo Hendry
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Always have loved this shot. How clever you are Flo, to notice the horse’s shadow
in it's beautiful eye, and catch it so perfectly.
Third place - Dima & Nelya
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A well-deserved third place to this incredibly sharp and very colorful capture. Having done a
little underwater photography long ago, I know what you mean about fish not usually
cooperating, and how hard it is to stop action in the low light below the surface of the sea.
I just love how this guy has his fabulous orange eye on you.
Second Place - Jim Smith (smithjim500)
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I’m a sucker for a beautiful scene, and this one is certainly that, and more. Here is a
down low perspective of a wild and wonderful tree, bathed in the warm light of sunrise…
all beautifully composed and captured.
First - Terry Bowker (terrybowker)
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An usual choice for me, not being much of a portrait photographer myself, Terry takes
me to exotic haunts in this thoughtful moment. Everything about this shot intrigues me.
Is this a holy man or just a local grandfather doing a little shopping? What’s he thinking
about… something truly profound or just what’s for lunch?
With this great shot, I hand off the baton to you Terry. Enjoy your contest!