This is little Rusty and an acrobatic turtle named Slo. They are beary eager to participate in the judging! So let's get right to it!
First up is Hammie's entry. Ooohhh... Hammie has chosen to send a picture with two classic signs of spring, tulips and chicks! And because chicks are messy, Hammie has chosen a variety that is good inside! The judges liked the symmetry in this photograph. Beary good Hammie!
Next up is Jerry's entry. The judges really liked the flower composition in this photograph. The colours and the textures are balanced by the "green space" to the right side of the photograph. Well done Jerry!
Then we have three entries from Little Fox. He took a few hikes and we all know that wild flowers are some of the first harbingers of spring. The judges really liked the back-lit yellow of the flowers.. plus the beautiful body of water in the background.
Little Fox's second entry is of a field of ... hello? Where did Sandy go?
Sandy are you OK???
Oh yes... just a bit overcome by the sight of all the Bear Tuft Grass!
Ah-hem... The bear vote swayed the judges a bit with this entry. Several judges noted that the white-tufted bear grass is definitely an indicator of spring.
Finally, the third entry of Little Fox... the beautiful paintbrush highlighted against the sky was beary well done!
And a last-minute entry from Ajdin. Ooohh... ahhh... Ajdin is perched in the branches of a tree full of pink cherry blossoms! The judges loved his pose and his je ne sais quoi look. (The judges secretly think Ajdin should sign up as a model!) Well done Ajdin!
Alright... it is now time to reveal the winners in the various categories! Drum Roll please!
Indoor Category
First Place - Hammie
Garden Category
First Place - Jerry
Wilderness Category
First Place - Little Fox
Runner-up - Little Fox
Runner-up - Little Fox
Urban Category
First Prize - Ajdin
Thanks to all the entrants and winners! Prizes will be sent soon... (must follow-up with Sekrebeary in a few days...)
Congrats to all winners!!
ReplyDeleteOops. I thought I sent an entry to your Gmail address, but I must not have hit the "Sent" button. Oh well, next time! :)
ReplyDeleteOh no!! Nothing came through at this end - silly gmail... next time!
DeleteCongratulations to all the winner! I am excited we all swept our respective categories. Nice to meet you Rusty and Slo, are we going to see more of you two in the future?
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting the contest Sandy.
You're welcome Little Fox! Slo is training to join Cirque de Soleil so he's pretty focused on that right now. Turtles take a bit longer to get trained you know. Rusty would love to go for hikes with me... I'll have to see if there is room in the backpack!
DeleteHow exciting! What great photos all around! Thanks for hosting the contest Sandy!
ReplyDeleteThanks guys! It was great fun!
DeleteGreat photos everyone! Thanks for hosting the contest Sandy.
ReplyDeleteLittle Fox vs. Little Fox vs. Little Fox - does that mean he gets three prizes?
Ooogie says heeeeeeeelloooooo to Slo by the way.
You're welcome Ajdin! Little Fox only gets one prize unfortunately... shortages in the prize department apparently (new category coming on the Evaluation form it seems!).
DeleteWat brillyent fotoes!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThey were all pretty cool!
DeleteOoooooh! We just discovered this post!!!! Wow! We are so happy!!! Congratulations everybody and Sandy thanks for having this contest!
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