GRAND WINNER - *A Mother's Love*
by Faye Lilyerd
Date: 05/16/2008
Viewer comments:
"So tender and precious."
"Excellent representation of theme, a nice clear photo!"
"An awesome capture! I went out looking for babies to shoot and found nothing. This is perfect, to me."
"A Mother/Baby picture brings out the awww in most. This one is in focus, crisp, well played out."
FIRST PLACE - *Best Friend Smiles*
by Marcia Smith
Date: 05/16/2008
Viewer comments:
"That is a great pic, i love the portrait-like quality to the pic with the closeness and the slightly out of focus backround. Reminds me of a pic that you would see on a calendar."
"the depth of field and composition on this one is spot on! Definitely the best executed picture of the bunch, and the "aww" factor is right there! Who doesn't love a smiling dog?"
SECOND PLACE - *This Buds for you*
by Jaime King
Date: 05/16/2008
Viewer comments:
"This is definitely a time when someone says aww!"
"Okay, I'm a sucker for depth of field. I love photos that make artistic use of focal points. This one is excellent."
"Very nice perspective on this shot, not at all flat and/or predictable. And I doubt anyone could accept a little flower from a child and not feel the "awww"!"
THIRD PLACE - *How embarassing!*
by Monica Griffey
Date: 05/16/2008
Viewer comments:
"Just cute pic, good close up...not to mention that was some good timing."
"I absolutely love the look on this dogs face, and it's perfect that it's shot at his (her?) eye level. With snapshots of opportunity we don't always get to fuss with lighting and settings, but this has a great dof and the little hint of sidelight is a nice warming touch."
"The timing to get this shot is so perfect, and the dog's expression really sells this pic. I so feel for him/her in this moment!"
HONORABLE MENTION- *Dreaming*
by Josh Lilyerd
Date: 05/16/2008
Viewer comments:
"Now that makes me say "awww"...just looks like pure innocence!"
"I love the lighting on this one. And the peaceful look on this creature's face!"
HONORABLE MENTION - *Love is in the air!*
by Kali Fields
Date: 05/16/2008
Viewer comments:
"Sweet picture"
"Ok, so I have a weakness for dogs, and dogs that are happy, and playful definitely make me go awwwwwww... this is a great shot."
*Ahhh...basking in the sun*
by Faye Lilyerd
Date: 05/16/2008
Viewer comments:
"A very creative picture."
"I just need to add that I LOVE the concept behind "Basking in the sun". I love it that it looks like (to me, anyway) a peace symbol."
*Aww...where did the water go??*
by Monica Griffey
Date: 05/16/2008
Viewer comments:
"The thing that struck me about this is that the ducks are the focus even though there's a lot to look at. Mid day lighting can be harsh, but I think it adds to the desolate feel of the shot."
*Oriole in Spring*
by Yvette Pelletier
Date: 05/16/2008
Viewer comments:
"strikingly beautiful"
"awww now I am jealous.. what a beautiful bird!"
*Sweet Lil Dumplin'*
by Ann Oakes
Date: 05/16/2008
Viewer comments:
"lil kids are so cute when they are exploring the world around them... this is a well composed shot"
*Tough Girl*
by Danielle Czysz
Date: 05/16/2008
Viewer comments:
"...this photo is awesome! The expression makes it!"
*Very Cheeky*
by Pauline Pelletier
Date: 05/16/2008
Viewer comments:
"Cute close up, love those full cheeks"
"I actually said "awww" when I got to this one, so, has to be good! Looks like someone tried very hard to keep that squirrel out of there .. to no avail. Too cute."
*We're ready now, where is our chauffer?*
by Kali Fields
Date: 05/16/2008
Viewer comments:
"these dogs are SO cute! And looks like the one on the right might have lost an eye? Makes it just that much better for me.They all look so happy .. I want to be right in that back seat with them, giving them all kinds of lovin'!"
