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As the previous winners have said before - what a difficult task to choose a winner and a more difficult one to eliminate deserving entries. The photos that I have chosen are ones that emit a mood of rural charm and peacefulness - far away from hustling, bustling cities - and ones that I can explain what it is that is appealing to me.
And, the honourable mentions, in no particular order, are:

annelance - such a beautiful winter scene - everything that is wonderful about snowy winters. The figure (in red) and dog walking through the haze of white towards a warm house, are perfectly placed.


lambsfeathers - "extreme rural living" comes to mind when looking at this shot ! Wonderful space and dramatic sky - love it !


bartoszkotulski - I love this shot - like an entrance to a beautiful and mysterious place up on the misty mountain - lovely


jojie_alcantara - the richness of the forest and the reflections are so beautiful


3rd place - robinlew What a beautiful old home - the dog waiting for his owner to get going on the farm chores (guessing) gives the shot a perfect touch


2nd place - chasp - the B&W seems to compliment the serenity of this image. The mist and lone boatman add to the mystical feeling - wonderful


1st place - atucker This rural home is so appealing - the footpath (inspite of being a bit rickety), the pretty little cottage, the boat just waiting for a paddler and the misty atmosphere giving the shot a magical mood.


Congratulations atucker - and it's over to you.
Gill

All good choices, congrats to the winners.

Wow! I didn't even realize the contest was over... and the winners are posted. Some great rural shots in this contest. Good job Gill and congrats to all the winners!

sandiwhi wrote:Wow! I didn't even realize the contest was over... and the winners are posted. Some great rural shots in this contest. Good job Gill and congrats to all the winners!

Ditto to this! Great choices!!!!!!

Thankyou for the honor of honorable mention. My photo was a snapshot of my 70 year old friend walking back to the house after getting her mail. I had come to stay with her during a week of stormy weather so I could visit and help her shovel snow.

What an honor! Thank you Gill for the 3rd place. And congratulations to all the other winners. Would you believe that I found this place in the middle of a sprawling urban area, Rome.

Great choices for the finalists. I like the variety.

All beautiful picks! Interesting topic.

Nice choices. Well run contest for sure. Congrats to those who placed.

Great topic and images! Congrats to the Winner and all those who placed

Gill,

Thanks for the win and commentary. I will get crackin' on the next contest topic and post soon.

Tom

Thanks for the HM. I like your top picks.

Nice job by everyone. Some great images here.