May 2008 Monthly Photo Comp.. Results..!!!

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  1. Marley Farley

    Marley Farley Affable Admin! Staff Member

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    :thumb: Well the results are in folks... :thumb: It was a very close run competition this month..:)

    :thumb: It is a big win for Strongy with his " Pink Poppy ".... Well done an exquisite shot..! Please can you PM me with your choice for next month Strongy..:)

    :thumb: I have to say the standard of photography this month was outstanding, "Well done to everyone who entered..!!:)


    1st. Strongy - Pink Poppy... 35pts.

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    2nd. Dave W with "Meat & no veg" 34pts

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    3rd. JJdecay with "Horrible Flying Thing".. 31pts.

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    Runners Up..

    Dorset Mike - Rosa complicata..18
    Agaveman - Perfection.. 12
    Kedi-Gato - Red Damselflies.. 9
    Kedi-Gato -Tradascanthia.. 9
    Lyn - Tree Decoration.. 9
    Woo - Raindrops.. 9
    Marley - Heavenly Hibiscus.. 8
    Woo -Searching for the Sun.. 8
    Alisdair - Allium.. 7
    Alana - Animal Vegetable.. 6
    Springshere - Early Morning Mollis.. 6
    roders - Ringed Doves.. 6
    Dave W - Close & Intimate.. 5
    Kedi-Gato - Dragonfly.. 5
    rosa - Filamentous Parachute.. 5
    Suedobie - Shades of blue.. 4
    jjdecay - Hoverfly.. 3
    Glen W - Blue Star.. 3
    Springshere - Magnifiscent Montana.. 3
    Kandy - The Visitor.. 3
    Linzibean - Dainty Flower.. 3
    Dorset Mike - Busy Bee.. 3
    roders - Eden Rose.. 1
    roders - Lily of the Valley.. 1
    Slinky - Blue Fluff.. 1
    Alasdair - Bleeding Heart.. 1
    Jimbo - Fly By.. 1
    Strongy - Calla Lily.. 1
     
  2. rosa

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    well done strongy and runners up davew and jjecay, lovely shots.
     
  3. Lyn

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    Well done everyone.
    A tough one this month so many great photos to choose from.
     
  4. Alasdair

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  5. Kedi-Gato

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    Congratulations Strongy, Dave W & jjdecay!

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    Very well done everyone else!


    I had about 10 first-place winners this time but since the rules don't permit that many, I had to keep going over and admiring them all again and again, deleting one each time:(.
     
  6. wiseowl

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    Congratulations Strongy great Photography and subject :thumb::)and Dave W and Jjdecay and everyone who entered :thumb::)
     
  7. Dave W

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  8. Kedi-Gato

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    :thumb:Congratulations on that too, Dave.
     
  9. Paladin

    Paladin Gardening...A work of Heart

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    That was a difficult one with so many great shots. Lovely top three!:)
     
  10. jjdecay

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    Well done Strongy and Dave.
    And not forgetting everyone else who entered pics.
    In my opinion,the comp theme really brought out the artistic qualities of everyone.
    Lets have another. :)
    Joe.
     
  11. strongylodon

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    Thanks everyone, didn't really think mine was in with a chance as there were SO many good ones.:)
     
  12. JarBax

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    :thumb:Very well done everybody!!!:thumb:
     
  13. Kandy

    Kandy Will be glad to see the sun again soon.....

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    Congratulations to the Winners and to everyone who took part there was some really good entries this month:thumb::)
     
  14. Kathy3

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    Really well done to all
    that was a hard one to judge
    so many great photos
    congratulations to you all :thumb: :thumb:
     
  15. Slinky

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    Congratulations Strongy,Davew and jjdecay.........:thumb:

    Good luck everybody for junes comp:D
     
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