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Submitted by Mr FinePix on Fri, 06/04/2012 - 08:36

Another excellent competition this month, with a great selection of shots meaning Gladys and I had our work to cut out to pick the winners. For once, the pair of us actually agreed on the choices (which was nice) but, as always, the standard was high and whittling the initial shortlist down to the final three proved tricky! But manage it we did and here are the three winning images, along with why we picked them. Congratulations to our winners and thanks to all who got involved. 

Winner: Filling the frame is always a good idea in my book and here's a shot that shows that nicely. Cramming this many circles into the shot gives immediate impact, but what elevates this image even higher is the way the crystals are lit and the extra splashes of colour that add a pleasing extra dimension. Would be happy to have this framed and put on the wall, so it's a worthy winner.

2nd place: We expected to be inundated with shots of the moon, but there were surprisingly few. This shot stood out for two reasons. First, the colour of the moon itself and second the silhouetted trees which add depth and underline the 'hunter' aspect of the shot. Gladys could picture the scene with a wolf calling some way off in the distance! A very atmospheric image and a worthy second place.

3rd place: Clever, very clever. Although frog spawn is not obviously circular, the tiny (soon to be) tadpoles in the middle certainly are. We also really liked the way this shot was lit and the green really sings out for extra impact. Nice one.

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Submitted by Pam Kelly
Date Fri, 06/04/2012 - 08:48
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Thanks F&G. All worthy winners.

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Submitted by Steve Ransome
Date Fri, 06/04/2012 - 08:54
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Thanks from me too F & G.  You had a hard job again this month.

Happy Easter to you all down there in Bedford.

Cheers.

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Submitted by PhotoChop
Date Fri, 06/04/2012 - 08:57
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Well done, three worthy winners.I would just like to say that I really love the Frog Spawn,wherever I move around the room it's always watching me, is some one breeding an alien life form or do I watch too many sci-fi movies....lol.

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Submitted by biskitbeetle
Date Fri, 06/04/2012 - 09:21
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All great shots and worthy of winning, well done winners

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Submitted by Vivien L
Date Fri, 06/04/2012 - 09:21
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Brilliant choices and it's good to see your take on it. Us runners up need all the help/tips we can get!!

Well done once again to all three winners.

Viv

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Submitted by dowzerr
Date Fri, 06/04/2012 - 09:33
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Very worthy winners.

Will be a tough call with this months theme having such a wide variety of shots.

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Submitted by Welsh Jen
Date Fri, 06/04/2012 - 09:35
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That's what I was going to say Wink

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Submitted by sedonamoonshine
Date Fri, 06/04/2012 - 10:06
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well done all a great trio

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Submitted by Alison Bruce-Stone
Date Fri, 06/04/2012 - 10:43
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 Excellent images ~ congratulations to all the winners.

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Submitted by paula.peace
Date Fri, 06/04/2012 - 11:23
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Well done to te winners, great photos.

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Submitted by Glynis D
Date Fri, 06/04/2012 - 12:00
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congrats to all the winners, F& G had a really hard job this month as there were so many good shots entered Smile

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Submitted by ml.arditti
Date Fri, 06/04/2012 - 14:38
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I agree with what has been said and I think that the first would have taken a lot of thought, it's all great fun win or loose is no matter to me it's the participation that counts, that was a long word for me lol. having looked at a lot of this months I think you are going to have an even harder job this time round, Happy Easter have a good rest, regards Leon.

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Submitted by Mario Youssef
Date Fri, 06/04/2012 - 15:39
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i have a Question how did you do the second picture i tryed alot but i cant do it so plz help Laughing out loud

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Submitted by Rosina
Date Fri, 06/04/2012 - 15:45
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My favourite is the crystals, love anything that glitters and grabs the light.

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Submitted by vincenttstn1
Date Fri, 06/04/2012 - 16:08
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realy fine captures well done

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Submitted by Christine Davies
Date Fri, 06/04/2012 - 16:20
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Thanks Fred and Gladys. It is much appreciated.

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Submitted by Redkennel
Date Fri, 06/04/2012 - 20:27
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Worthy winners,excellent photo s.

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Submitted by donald.paterson1
Date Fri, 06/04/2012 - 23:54
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Thanks Fred and Gladys and well done to the other winners, And to all who took part. The standard of the entries was high and there is obviously a lot of very talented people out there. This makes your kind comments all the more special. Fred and Gladys I think you definitely have your work cut out this month, the entries are coming in rapid and there are plenty of them. Good luck to all.

 

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Submitted by scouse007
Date Tue, 10/04/2012 - 12:37
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CAn not dispute the winners, congratulations, I think they are fantastic , Very Well Done, Worthy winners...

Colin

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Submitted by Marion Wager
Date Tue, 10/04/2012 - 21:36
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Thanks for the info ...

Worthy winners ,  Congrats.... all three worthy of framing.... well done Donald Patterson, Piperpics & Shinypaws

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Submitted by Christina14
Date Mon, 23/04/2012 - 09:46
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Congrats to all the winners.I am very much impressesd by the third pic.Feels great to see such innovative ideas photographers comes up with.

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