Here it is......the Amateur PHOTO Contest entries are in, and I need your help! Thank you to all of the artists that sent in images, I had more then I anticipated. I had over 100 images entered for the PHOTO Contest and there are some really great images here! This is the initial blog to narrow down the competition, let me know if there are any mistakes as I tried really hard to make sure the image matched the artist. Please leave a comment on this blog telling me what your top 3 images are. These photos are in no particular order. You can go by the letter under the image, as well as the the name of the artist, since some artists have more then one image that made it in. Tell us why you love the image! The images with the most positive feedback will go to a vote. Please no negative feedback. A poll will go up and the true voting will begin with only the best images. There were just too many images to go straight to a vote, so here's your chance to be a photography judge. Artists, share this blog on your Facebook, and anyone else that would like to help out with the voting, please share on your Facebook for more feedback. What images do you like and why?
A- Michael Markoski
B-Gabe Estrada
C- Olivia Sahagun
D- Stacy Cabrera
E- Dave Rapp
F- Rachel Archer
G- Nicole Goodermote
H- Kimberly Cunningham
I- Rosa Garcia
J- Fairlite Bisaro
K- Erik Faught
L- Dave Rapp
M- Melody Dow
N- Tony Anderson
O- Need Photographers Name
P- Theresa Gooder
Q- Stacy Mantecon
R- Stacy Cabrera
S- Theresa Gooder
T- Judith Guasch
U- Cindy Lieber
V- Amy Therriault
W- Kathy Gallagher
X- Lori Butler
Y- Kathy Gallagher
Z- Vannie Cooper
A2- April Orozco
B2- Melody Dow
C2- Andrea Coello
D2- Dustin Bisaro
E2- April Orozco
F2- Amy Therriault
G2- Gabe Estrada
H2- Dave Rapp
I2- Rachel Archer
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...those were the 3 that made me gasp the loudest. Great submissions!
Can I vote??? Well, of course I think P (yes, that is a real scorpion under a black-light out in the middle of the desert) and S are the best because...well, they are mine :) as for my third choice, I would have to go with L-Dave Rapp. It's a beautiful picture!! I do have to say... they are all extremely beautiful! Great job everyone!!!
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S Theresa Gooder
D2 Dustin Bisero
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It was difficult but the following are our favorites
ReplyDeleteL- Dave Rapp
X- Lori Butler
S- Theresa Gooder
I2- Rachel Archer
The one on the sunset from Stacy Cabrera is a real art of picture...
ReplyDeleteEveryone had such wonderful photographs. Here are my top 3 picks.
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S- Theresa Gooder
V- Amy Therriault
All were excellent, but my favorites:
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I - Rosa Garcia
V - Amy Therriault
I - Rosa Garcia - The serious expression on the dog's face made me laugh a bit because it is so often I hear how dogs are not expressive and don't have emotions, I feel this picture somewhat captures the opposite...
ReplyDeleteI2 - Rachel Archer - I loved the playfullness of the splashing and how the water was caught in that motion. Reminds me of innocence.
A2 - April Orozco - AMAZING colors in this one. I love Dia De Los Muertos so the significance of this along with the vibrancy of the colors really caught my eye!
Those are my top 3 but they were all exceptional and beautiful! Awesome job photographers!!
I really enjoy the picture of the lab mix in the field. It captures an essence of earthlyness, alertness, and beauty.
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I- Rosa Garcia
A- Michael Markoski
H2- Dave Rapp
Z- Vannie Cooper
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S- Theresa Gooder
Love how it draws attention to the center of the photograph with realization of what is framing it.
I- Rosa Garcia
Great exposure on harsh lighting conditions & framing of the subject.
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J. - Fairlite Bisaro
These people have some real talent.
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I love and vote for D, really captured the sunset and shadows perfectly.
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Can't wait to see who the finalist are, they are all talented and im sure they will all go far. =)
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ReplyDeleteI- Rosa Garcia. That dog is precious!! He looks a lot like mine at home.
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ReplyDeleteC- "Olivia Sahagun" There is something so timeless about children and marriage and to have these two items in one shot is truly amazing!
M-The marriage photo is just beautiful!
D-This looks like the man is reaching and touching the sky! Remarkable!
A2 & E2...love the Dia De Los Muertos!
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They all made me stop and stare more than the others. Great color, composition and depth!
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My vote is for Stacy Mantecon and Stacy Cabrera
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I2 - The photo captures the fun of summer, I want to jump in!
ReplyDeleteV - Incredible lighting, love the contrast between flower and leaf.
T - Love the texture of the sand, makes me feel calm.
A2- very unique
ReplyDeleteV - the lighting is just incredible. The clarity is sensational. The flower itself is just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteF2 - Clarity, lighting, inocent, pure, and beauiful
My pick for top three A, B2 & I
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Love the precious baby picture in F2-Amy Therriault.
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favorite- Z. i liked the light around the leaf
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I - Rosa Garcia I just want to reach out & touch him. Awesome!
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V - Amy Therriault The brilliance & the colors of the flower are amazing.
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P, S, E are my 3 favorites!
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ReplyDeleteP - Amazing, great colors!
I - I love dogs :)
A- Michael Markoski
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U- Cindy Lieber
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D2 - the sky is amazing
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J - love the spider and the sunset
W-Kathy Gallagher, Christmas card perfect
ReplyDeleteY-Kathy Gallagher, makes you want to be there
D2-Dunstin Bisaro, also makes you want to e there
#1 - J (by a mile)
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I like A. I felt like he captured the vastness of the ocean and sky and then the detail with the dog and human brought it all back to a oersonal level. The light is really cool.
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