Photo Contest - January '09 - Page 6

island cassie · 01-31-2009, 11:51 PM

Thanks everyone for some amazing photos - keep them coming!! Good luck and thanks Lorax for all your efforts!! Much appreciated!

bencelest · 01-31-2009, 11:56 PM

harveyc · 02-01-2009, 12:27 AM

Woohoo, Benny sneaks in under the wire with a pretty photo!

lorax · 02-01-2009, 10:19 AM

And, now, seeing as how it's actually February, THE CONTEST IS OFFICIALLY CLOSED.

Thank you everyone! Winners will be announced some time next week.

bigdog · 02-01-2009, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bananaman88

There have been some great photos submitted for this contest so far. However, the first thread states that there is to be one entry per person. If everyone would please stick to that, it will make judging much easier for those of us who will be doing it. Thanks everyone, and keep those awesome photos coming!

Oops, I just realized that I have violated the rules!! Do I need to take one down? I'll take the variegated 'High Color Mini' out of consideration then. Sorry 'bout that!

mskitty38583 · 02-01-2009, 12:31 PM

everone has got some great photos! if thats what the gardens looked like last year i cant wait to see what its gonna look like this year. good luck on the contest everone and.....LETS GO PLAY IN THE DIRT!!!!!

momoese · 02-14-2009, 03:23 PM

So what pics were chosen?

lorax · 02-14-2009, 08:41 PM

OK, the three judges (Brent, Tog, and Myself) have deliberated long and hard, so here in no particular order are the winners of the contest and what we said about them. If you're wondering why we three are judges, I am a professional designer, Tog was a professional photographer, and Brent is a horticulturist.

1.) Pitangadiego- Unknown variety flower close up

Brent said: I love the detail of this photo. Nice, crisp shot.
Tog said: Overall very good colors.
Beth said: The contrast of the colours, the composition, and the subject matter are fascinating; I love how the stamens draw the eye across and up the flower bud.

2.) Inoneear - Brazilian Unfolding

Tog said: Good centre of interest macro shot.
Beth said: Stunning macro composition, very interesting, and good movement in the background. It's also an good example of a pure monochrome composition.

3.) Simplybananas - Look Up

Brent said: To me this one has great composition and I love the color.
Tog said: Very good composition using the p-stem as a leading line.
Beth said: An interesting forced perspective, and I like the radial symmetry towards the crown of the plant.

In fourth place, things got a bit more confused.... But since it's my contest and I can do this, I'm going to be arbitrary.

4.) HarveyC - Bees

Brent said: Close in the running
Tog said: Good subject matter
Beth said: Bees!

BabyBlue's "Cali Gold", Pharazon's "Ice Cream", and BigDog's "African Red" were all contenders, and judges were disappointed at the withdrawal of BigDog's "Variegated HCM" and Rmplmnz's "Praying Hands Fruit."

Winners will be published when we finally have enough advertisers to print the magazine.

pharazon · 02-14-2009, 11:15 PM

Congrats to the winners, this was a fun one!

Mark Hall · 02-15-2009, 05:04 AM

I have not withdrawn any photos?????????

damaclese · 02-15-2009, 09:13 AM

congrats to all the winners i really love this one by far the most beautiful thread that iv seen here keep sending those pictures! we love'um

lorax · 02-15-2009, 09:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark Hall

I have not withdrawn any photos?????????

Then it was Rmplmnz - I really shouldn't post on 2 hours of sleep. Apologies!

Tog Tan · 02-15-2009, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lorax

Then it was Rmplmnz - I really shouldn't post on 2 hours of sleep. Apologies!

Not enaf sleep again and making slips while posting Beth? Dr Musa says.......

Aw shucks, you know!

Mark Hall · 02-15-2009, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lorax

Then it was Rmplmnz - I really shouldn't post on 2 hours of sleep. Apologies!

Beth , I forgive you

Congrats to the winners too.

Bananaman88 · 02-19-2009, 03:32 PM

Great entries from everyone! It was certainly a tough decision to make. Now, if we could only get some darn advertisers signed up so we can print the magazine!!!

BabyBlue11371 · 02-20-2009, 11:14 PM

There were some great pics!! I know I had trouble picking a fav..
Hopefully more nanners to take pics of and more pic opportunities will be in my future..
Thanks for having the contest!! it was fun.. and enjoyable to see all the wonderful pics!!
Congrats to the winners!!!
I look forward to getting a subscription to the mag!!!

Gina *BabyBlue*

stumpy4700 · 02-21-2009, 01:23 AM

Congrats to the winners, although I think that all of them were winners. I can't wait for the sun to come back out to start taking pics again.

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island cassie island cassie's Photo Gallery Location: Dominican Republic Find me on the map! Zone: 11+ I guess Name: Island Cassie Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 3,170 BananaBucks : 569,651 Feedback: 2 / 100% Said "Thanks" 1,708 Times Was Thanked 2,079 Times in 874 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 416 Times	Re: Photo Contest - January '09 Thanks everyone for some amazing photos - keep them coming!! Good luck and thanks Lorax for all your efforts!! Much appreciated!

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02-01-2009, 10:19 AM	#104 (permalink)
lorax Banned lorax's Photo Gallery Location: Ecuador, South America Find me on the map! Zone: USDA 13 / Köppen-Geiger BSh Name: Lorax Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 2,532 BananaBucks : 409,233 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 742 Times Was Thanked 3,040 Times in 1,188 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 464 Times	Re: Photo Contest - January '09 And, now, seeing as how it's actually February, THE CONTEST IS OFFICIALLY CLOSED. Thank you everyone! Winners will be announced some time next week.

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mskitty38583 banana junkie mskitty38583's Photo Gallery Location: north carolina Find me on the map! Zone: 7b Name: mskitty Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 4,071 BananaBucks : 333,382 Feedback: 26 / 100% Said "Thanks" 82 Times Was Thanked 890 Times in 617 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 136 Times	Re: Photo Contest - January '09 everone has got some great photos! if thats what the gardens looked like last year i cant wait to see what its gonna look like this year. good luck on the contest everone and.....LETS GO PLAY IN THE DIRT!!!!! __________________ WELCOME TO THE GATOR NATION

02-14-2009, 03:23 PM	#107 (permalink)
momoese Banana grower momoese's Photo Gallery Find me on the map! Zone: zone 10 Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 7,595 BananaBucks : 8,594 Feedback: 9 / 100% Said "Thanks" 3,763 Times Was Thanked 10,903 Times in 3,316 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 730 Times	Re: Photo Contest - January '09 So what pics were chosen?

02-14-2009, 08:41 PM	#108 (permalink)
lorax Banned lorax's Photo Gallery Location: Ecuador, South America Find me on the map! Zone: USDA 13 / Köppen-Geiger BSh Name: Lorax Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 2,532 BananaBucks : 409,233 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 742 Times Was Thanked 3,040 Times in 1,188 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 464 Times	Re: Photo Contest - January '09 OK, the three judges (Brent, Tog, and Myself) have deliberated long and hard, so here in no particular order are the winners of the contest and what we said about them. If you're wondering why we three are judges, I am a professional designer, Tog was a professional photographer, and Brent is a horticulturist. 1.) Pitangadiego- Unknown variety flower close up Brent said: I love the detail of this photo. Nice, crisp shot. Tog said: Overall very good colors. Beth said: The contrast of the colours, the composition, and the subject matter are fascinating; I love how the stamens draw the eye across and up the flower bud. 2.) Inoneear - Brazilian Unfolding Tog said: Good centre of interest macro shot. Beth said: Stunning macro composition, very interesting, and good movement in the background. It's also an good example of a pure monochrome composition. 3.) Simplybananas - Look Up Brent said: To me this one has great composition and I love the color. Tog said: Very good composition using the p-stem as a leading line. Beth said: An interesting forced perspective, and I like the radial symmetry towards the crown of the plant. In fourth place, things got a bit more confused.... But since it's my contest and I can do this, I'm going to be arbitrary. 4.) HarveyC - Bees Brent said: Close in the running Tog said: Good subject matter Beth said: Bees! BabyBlue's "Cali Gold", Pharazon's "Ice Cream", and BigDog's "African Red" were all contenders, and judges were disappointed at the withdrawal of BigDog's "Variegated HCM" and Rmplmnz's "Praying Hands Fruit." Winners will be published when we finally have enough advertisers to print the magazine. Last edited by lorax : 02-15-2009 at 09:35 AM. Reason: whoops.

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Bananaman88 Bananaculturist Bananaman88's Photo Gallery Location: Houston, TX area Find me on the map! Zone: 9 Name: Brent Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 3,019 BananaBucks : 330,113 Feedback: 24 / 100% Said "Thanks" 1,339 Times Was Thanked 2,263 Times in 1,178 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 191 Times	Re: Photo Contest - January '09 Great entries from everyone! It was certainly a tough decision to make. Now, if we could only get some darn advertisers signed up so we can print the magazine!!!

02-20-2009, 11:14 PM	#116 (permalink)
BabyBlue11371 Junior Member BabyBlue11371's Photo Gallery Location: SE Kansas Find me on the map! Zone: 6-7 Name: Gina Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 197 BananaBucks : 34,894 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 181 Times Was Thanked 137 Times in 58 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 40 Times	Re: Photo Contest - January '09 There were some great pics!! I know I had trouble picking a fav.. Hopefully more nanners to take pics of and more pic opportunities will be in my future.. Thanks for having the contest!! it was fun.. and enjoyable to see all the wonderful pics!! Congrats to the winners!!! I look forward to getting a subscription to the mag!!! Gina BabyBlue

02-21-2009, 01:23 AM	#117 (permalink)
stumpy4700 Going Ape for Bananas stumpy4700's Photo Gallery Location: Satellite Beach, Fla Find me on the map! Zone: Zone 10 Name: Stumpy-----a.k.a Jeff Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,194 BananaBucks : 63,736 Feedback: 4 / 100% Said "Thanks" 1,353 Times Was Thanked 678 Times in 349 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 1,300 Times	Re: Photo Contest - January '09 Congrats to the winners, although I think that all of them were winners. I can't wait for the sun to come back out to start taking pics again.