*** SUMMER PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST - WINNERS ***

[regnaD kciN]

(With this post, I conclude my five-year run as host of Seasonal Contests.)

It is with great pleasure that I announce the winner for the Summer Seasonal Photo Contest...

Mira

...for Goodnight Sun - Key West, August 2011.



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Second place goes to...

Solly Mack

...for Lazy Days in Louisiana.



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Third place honors go to...

Mz Pip

...for Beach Grass and Summer Fog.



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This contest's "Host's Award" goes to Dancing at Bishop's Beach, by Blue_In_AK.



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The final standings:

1st: Goodnight Sun - Key West, August 2011 - Mira
2nd: Lazy Days in Louisiana - Solly Mack
3rd: Beach Grass and Summer Fog - Mz Pip
4th: ...Without a Paddle - ElsewheresDaughter
5th: China, here I come! - Saphire
6th: Summertime Work - NV Whino
7th: (tie) Running Girl - alfredo, Dragonfly - Callalily, and Late Flowered Mariposa Lily - tabatha
10th: Making Hay While the Sun Shines - handmade34


Congratulations to all! :woohoo:

[Sheepshank]

1. Woo hoo Molly Sack got Second!!!

Mira, you pic was totall amazing. The sky was on fire!!! Sorry.

Hearty congrats to all of the finalists...these were really spectacular.

[NV Whino]

2. Congratulations!

And Mira is not allowed to enter any more sunsets. ;)

I have to say, ...Without a Paddle was my favorite. Not only was it a technically fine photo, I just loved the whimsey of it.

[handmade34]

3. Congratulations!!!!!

Love the Goodnight Sun Mira,... love the Lizard just hangin', love the Grass that made me swelter in the heat... all such good reflections of summer

[alfredo]

4. Way to go Mira

[Celebration]

5. Three awesome winners!

Had a hard time choosing.......great contest, all.

[Solly Mack]

6. Congratulations Mira!!!

Congratulations everyone!!!

Thank you, regnaD kciN!!!!! (For all your work during the Seasonal Contests!!!!!)

[vard28]

7. Congrats to Mira!

That sunset is awesome! Great job to everyone. It was tough for me to decide!

[HappyCynic]

8. Congrats Mira!

Congrats Mira! :yourock: Fantastic photo!

Also, a congrats to all the entrants! In my opinion, all the photos were winners.

(With the hosting rule change, maybe the biggest congrats should go to Solly Mack. :rofl:)

[HarveyDarkey]

9. Congrats to everyone

Stellar group of photos.

[bluesbassman]

10. Awesome shots. Breathtaking sunset Mira!

Wonderful submissions by everyone. :thumbsup:

[Mira]

11. Congratulations to all of us. To the finalists, the co-winners

Solly Mack and Mz Pip for their beautiful photographs. My photo took itself, it was a magical moment, and the win is therefore a happy accident. There were a slew of photos showing excellent work and humor. Winners all in my book.
Thank you all for your support.
:)

[Mz Pip]

12. Congrats to Mira!

Really captured summer warmth and fun!

[Mira]

13. If there were medals available to give to regnaD kciN and Blueraven96

I would bestow them.
The service to us in doing the seasonal contests over and over for five years is incalculable, and very much appreciated.
Thank you both for wonderful and reliable work.

[Callalily]

14. Congrats Mira!

And actually, congrats to everyone. A group of fine, fine photos!

I'd also like to echo Mira's thanks and praise to regnaD kciN and Blueraven96 for all their hard work, and time they spend for us! *hugs*

[ElsewheresDaughter]

15. Congratulations Mira, Solly, and Mz Pip!!! and all you shutternuts !

:toast:

[Blue_In_AK]

16. Thank you, regnaD.

I appreciate that. :) And congratulaitons to the winners.

[JeffR]

17. It's so nice to see these three names in the winners' circle in the

first-ever winner-does-the-next-seasonal-contest, and the host's choice winner, well, that's a person who has a place in my heart. Brilliant photos, all. I'm retiring from DU with a big smile. :)

And to regnaD kciN and blueraven95, thank you for all the effort that has gone into these contests. The Photo Group was my safe haven here on DU, and the seasonal contests, more even than the monthlies, were a real highlight of the experience. So thank you and wind at your back today, tomorrow and always. Same goes for everyone else here.

Wish I could take this whole group and transplant it to greener pastures!

JeffR out.:hi:

[Mz Pip]

18. NOOOOOOOOO!

This place won't be the same without you! :cry:

But it sounds like you've made up your mind so take care and know that you are loved and will be missed.

:hi:

[Mira]

19. I am very sad to see you go.

You prepared us with the long absence, but I hoped you would return and stay.
I think if I knew where the greener pastures are i would join you there and keep a foot here as well. I believe to a large degree we can chose to have almost everything.

I wish you the very best, and thank you for your presence when we had it.

[Blue_In_AK]

20. Thank you, JeffR

You know the feeling is mutual. :pals:

[Solly Mack]

21. Thank you for everything! Your words help keep me going.

I always look for you...and I will continue to do so. I'm a stubborn fool that way.

Best of everything to you both!!!

[Cassandra]

22. Thank you, Jeff.

I'll miss your inspiration.

[Cassandra]

23. Congrats to the winners!!

Mira, that color was beyond glorious!

[bluedigger]

24. Congratulations everyone!

Great pics!:applause:

[Elfin Yeti]

25. Great job everyone!

Mira, you rock!

Thanks to all for great entries and for all the hard work to make it happen! What a great place this is!