May 2009 Photo Competition: Votes

[Frank Lopes]

The voting period is now open.

[DannyRaphael]

1 - Janet Petty: Lighting, angle, colors, focus, moodiness. Simply outstanding.

2 – Algarve Images: Focus, background contrast, execution in general

3 - DiamondsDr47: I just liked this one, especially the color contrast and focus.

Honorable Mention for Making me Laugh out Loud (LOL) – SteveQuad

[Janet Petty]

WOW flowers is a popular subject. There are some really great entries this month. As usual, choosing is difficult.

1. Algarve Images. This is simply a jaw-dropping image. No other way to put it.

2. LimeyG. The only thing I would have like to see done differently is the composition. The exposure and depth-of-field are spot on. Dandelions are very difficult to get the whole flower in focus. You did very well here.

3. Palms. Beautiful Clematis. Simply beautiful. Great composition. I liked the radial thread of pink and white and the center of the flower positioned in the classic 1/3.

I won't mention any others because I'm sure I'd forget and leave someone out. Suffice it to say that it was a thrill to see so many entries and such good quality.

Janet

[Southbay]

1. RAG
2. JAJohnson
3. Cathy H

[pieohpah]

1) Algarve Images
2) philbach
3) limey-g

[palms1]

1. Janet Petty : majestic is the best word to describe this entry fell for it as soon as i spotted it

2. Algarve images superb image ( and weather )

3. Limey-g They may be a weed but i have a huge soft spot for dandelions

shame we only have to pick three as there isnt one i did not like the standard was very high here this month

Palms

[Nasturtium]

1. Janet Petty - the detail, texture, deep colors and tonal range are stunning

2. limey-g - the light is great and I liked the way the shallow DOF brought your eye to the flower

3. Southbay- I liked the way the flower color was set off by on the moss on the stone

[pavel123]

Difficult choice. I'm strictly an amature, so I usually operate with criteria I like or I don't like...and I liked everything

Janet Petty- Iris
Kate - Apple blossom
Frank Apple blossom

[limey-g]

1/ Algarve images
2/ DiamondsDr47
3/ K_GiMiNi_M

Geoff

[dweekley]

It would have been easier to name a top 5 or 10 as there were many I liked. Since I really know little about photography this is based mostly on my personal tastes......

1. Rag: so bright, airy and cheerful it just makes me smile
2. Gary/Algarve Images: love the angle and clear blue sky frame of the pink hibiscus
3. Sweetlight: creative effect (lens baby?) for a unique flower that seems perfectly suited for your choices of angle and effects

[CathyH]

Great job everyone.
1. Palms - I always love these close up cropped images, yours is nice and sharp.
2. Alrgraves - Also nice and sharpe a like the colors and the angle also.
3. K_GiMiNi_M - nice color and depth of field

[philbach]

1. Danny Rapheal
2. Wendybobz
3. Palms1

[WendyBobz]

1. Janet Petty -sumptuous texture and colour. Stunning detail
2. Algarve Images -striking colours, detail
3. Diamond Dr 47 - not sure exactly why I liked it, maybe the colours

It was hard to choose, well done everybody

[DiamondsDr47]

1. swarbees
2. Sweetlight
3. JAJohnson (remind's me childhood:-))

[Krystyna]

Janet Petty
Algarve Images
Philbach

[learninlady]

1. K_GiMiNi_M
2. Frank Lopes
3. DannyRaphael

[Frank Lopes]

1 - Danny Raphael
2 - DiamonsDR47
3 - Algarve Images

[Frank Lopes]

This month's winner is Algarve Images

Congratulations!!

Gary has been informed and he will be choosing June's theme.

1 - Algarve Images 25 points
2 - Janet Petty 24 points
3 - Danny Raphael 9 points