All 3 of the following Weekly Photography Google+ Theme Recognition Winners have won a complimentary large print of their winning pictures from our sponsor, Vivyx Printing!
Also, as weekly winners, they are each in the running for the monthly Grand Prize of a $100 print credit with Vivyx Printing. Last month’s Grand Prize winner was Joe DiFlorio.
The next monthly Grand Prize winner will be announced at our July 11, 2013 PAC meeting – our featured speaker will be Ruth Carter!
Week 26 Google+ Themes & Winners
Weekly Assignment Theme Architecture
Winning Photographer Javier Pantoja – Semi-Pro Photographer
This is win #2 for Javier – way to go!
Winning Picture “Viad Tower” (location: Phoenix, AZ)
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ISO-100 1/250sec 40mm f/5 |
Judges’ Comments
* I love this! The symmetry works really well here with the curved lines, horizontal lines, etc. I also think it being back and white lends itself to the impact as it forces the viewer to pay more attention to the lines and composition.
* Great capture. I like the fact that you have to study the image to figure out what you’re looking at. Love the lines as well. B&W also adds to this image
Javier’s Comments
Was extremely excited to participate in this weeks weekly challenge due to the fact I’ve found new interest in the art of black and white architectural photography.
Congratulations, Javier!!
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Sharing Theme #1 History
Winning Photographer Laura Bavetz – Hobbyist Photographer
Winning Picture “The Elvis Church” (location: Apache Junction, AZ)
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Judges’ Comments
*I love the color tonality of this image. It’s soft and warm … a lovely image.
*Beautiful tones and great shot of this piece of local history!
Laura’s Comments
I love photographing The Elvis Church. This is my favorite shot so far. I like shooting it at night also.
I became interested in photography about 5 years ago. I started with my mom’s Pentax and then was given a Canon Powershot and now I have a Canon 60D. I like to shoot landscapes and flowers mostly, but will shoot anything.
Congratulations, Laura!!
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Sharing Theme #2 Local Wonders of Nature
Winning Photographer Larry Pollock – Pro Photographer
(this is Larry’s 3rd Win on PAC G+! Way to go, Larry!!)
Winning Picture “Cathedral Rock and Oak Creek” (location: Sedona, AZ)
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* Colors, framing, light & reflection…I think this is a winner!
* I like the reflection and the colors in the image compliment well.
Larry’s Comments
This shot was taken while waiting for the super moon to rise. I love HDR when used like a spice, sparingly and in the right proportion to support the image.
I started taking pictures with a Kodak DuoFlex 620 film camera at age 8, then a Kodak Signet Rangefinder 35mm but go out of taking pics by age 25. Got back into it with DSLR’s 5 years ago.
Congratulations, Larry!!
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Congratulations to all of the winners!!!
Please comment on this post to show our three PAC Weekly Photography Theme Recognition winners some love! Also, don’t forget to take some time to check out the other awesome themed photos, on Google+ and on Facebook, get inspired to go out and shoot!
Click here to learn how to be considered for these PAC Theme Contests!
~ Sarah H. – PAC Leader
Congrats to all the winners! Absolutely stunning choices this round! *LOVE* the architecture winning photo for it’s bold graphic quality, the History winner for it’s oil painting look and the beautiful mirror-like water captured in the winner for the Local Wonders of Nature category!
I love all three of these. Javier’s architecture work is always fantastic.
Larry is just, well… Larry, no need to say more. 🙂
And Laura’s Elvis Church – the tones are rich and buttery. (Can you use that to describe a photo?)
Well done. Congrats everyone!
Thank you for the honor. 3 wins eh? I guess I am finally reaching the area in quality I have long aspired to. 🙂
Of course I need to mention Javier and Laura too. When I saw the shot of the building I knew immediately that was a winner. The B&W treatment was perfect for this shot. I am also a fan of B&W.
What can you say about the little church… ? What I say is “timing”. It is photographed so often catching it at this moment with he lovely clouds helps to make this a winner.
Contrats to you both.
Congratulations everyone.
All three photos each display a unique energy, conceptualized by their owners capture. The Architecture photo, I’m drawn to the bold lines; the black and white exudes strength, openness and boundless areas. The History photo, exudes a soft yet steadfast structure and venue that speaks out to me to read its story closely and the Local Wonder of Nature, the reflection on water calls out to me to meditate and breath all the wonderful energy that revolves around the area. Congratulations to the three photographers 🙂
Congrats to Larry and Laura 🙂
Beautiful set of images this week and thankful to be a part of it 🙂
Cheers from Tolleson everyone 🙂
I am honored that you chose my church. Thank you. Congratulations to Larry and Javier also!
Wow–beautiful job everyone! One thing I love about PAC is that if you have a love for the art of photography–you fit in here. It doesn’t matter if you’re a pro or not–everyone is equal and it pushes you to be better every time you snap your shutter! Javier–if this is a new interest for you, I think you’ve found a hidden talent! Can’t wait to see more! Laura–such a great capture of the church–reminds me of a beautiful painting you’d see hanging over a fireplace in a cabin in the old west! 🙂 (and I LOVE the old west!) Larry–I absolutely love the solitude that your image provides–I’m ready to go there and spend some one on one with the big guy upstairs! Congratulations, to all of you! 🙂