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The
Photo Contest:
"Musical Instruments"
This month we received many interesting photos on our
theme. We chose as our Grand Prize winner
"Hand-made Mandolin", a musician's view
down the neck of the instrument, by
Maureen Welsh.
We liked the effect of the depth of field limiting the viewer's
attention to the tuning keys, while at the same time repeating the
graceful lines of the edges of the end of the instrument. The overall
composition with its diagonal line makes for a strong visual image.
Welsh
will receive an iPod
Nano 2 GB from
myphonescreen.com. She will also receive
the
Shuttermom Gold Package
from shuttermom.com,
and
Power Retouche
Photoshop plug-ins for high quality photo editing, retouching and
image editing.
For
First Runner-up, we chose Ben David's view of a parade through the
reflection of a tuba, entitled "Parade" taken at a parade in Los
Angeles. We liked the balance of the picture with the instrument taking
up most of the image while creating a curve through the image that draws
the eye though the various elements. The two heads above the tuba give
the photograph depth, while reflections in the instrument reinforce the
context and provide additional lines. It is a beautiful image that
captures the many colors of a marching band in a parade.
David
will receive a
copy of
ACDSeePro by ACDSystems.
Congratulations to the Honorable Mentions in this
contest. All of the images showed the beauty of a variety of
instruments and made us wish we could hear them as well.
Before sending in
your images, please be sure to read over the submission
guidelines at: http://www.apogeephoto.com/contest.shtml.
We received many images for this contest that were sent in the wrong
format, that were too small, or attached incorrectly to your email.
Also remember, your images must be sent via email. We will not
accept photos sent by regular mail.
Thanks again to
shuttermom.com,
ACDSystems,
Power Retouche Photoshop plugins. Please make sure to visit
them online.
Click on each image to see larger version.
All images
copyrighted by the individual photographers. All Rights Reserved.
These images are for your viewing pleasure only and not to be downloaded
for any other purpose.
Click Here to
find out about our next contests.
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Grand Prize
Winner "Hand-made
Mandolin"
Maureen Welsh
Cocoa, Florida
USA
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First Runner-up: "Parade"
Ben David
Ramat Raziel
Israel
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Honorable Mention:
"The Street Performer"
Caroline E. Brown
San Diego, California
USA
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Honorable Mention: "Violin
and Bow"
Amanda Roberson
Bonaire, Georgia
USA
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Honorable Mention:
"The
Musician"
Charles McKean
Double Bay, NSW Australia |
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Honorable Mention:
"The King of Musical Instruments"
Jean Graskey
Superior, Wisconsin
USA
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Honorable Mention:
"Resounding Melody"
Rachael Kim
Saratoga, California
USA
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Honorable Mention:
Randy
Kraemer
Marietta, Georgia
USA
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Honorable Mention:
"Heavenly Sound"
Wendy M. Coco
New Britain, Connecticut
USA
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