Colourful Nature Competition Results

Colourful Nature competition results:
The results you have been waiting for are finally here! The jury had a very long discussion about the winners and the finalists, and the desicion was very hard. But we finally got to a decision. With no further a due, I present you the Top 3 of the competition:

1st place (25pts, 3 months subscription):

by waleed-DP

Solkku's view on the photo:
Many have said that photography is like painting with light. This photo is a perfect example of that theory. The composition and lightning with the foreground rocks, the sea and sky are all in perfect harmony with eachother, and all play a role in this photo. If you'd leave one of these parts out of it, you'll end up with a boring one for sure. The colouring is spot on, very beautiful and fascinating, which was one of the reasons this photo succeeded in this competition.

2nd place (24pts, 1 month subscription):

by mightyflup

Bavenmark's view on the photo:
This photo has it all, great contrast, lovelly colours, fantastic light, perfect exposure and the atmosphere is very mysterious which gives a lovely mood and feel to it. I love the soft wind breeze which gives a nice movement effect on the grass.

3rd place (22pts, 1 month subscription):

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ageofloss's view on the photo:
I think the greatest strength of this picture is the contrasting colours – the blue sky and brownish ground. They fit well together. Also the textures of stones and sand are fascinating as are the clouds. I think the lighting is also quite successful, bringing about long shadows all over the picture, thus making it look more alive. The only thing that I'm not that pleased about is the composition and I think it makes this picture a bit boring, but all in all this is really good.

Honourable mentions:
These are honourable mentions given out to photos that did not reach the Top 3, but are great photos (and suit the competition). One honourable mention / jury member was given.

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Competition info:
I would like to thank everyone that participated in the competition. As the first competition held by me, I got 249 entries, which is a h*ll of a lot. Thank you all! And of course congrats to the winners!


The finalists:
I would also like to present you all of the finalsists of the competition:
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The great Deviants that helped out with advertising this competition: