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 Larry Pollock.  

The next monthly Grand Prize winner will be announced at our August 1, 2013 PAC meeting – our featured speaker will be local Professional Photographer, Don Giannatti!

Week 28 Google+ Themes & Winners

Weekly Assignment Theme  Dilapidated Buildings

Winning Photographer  Javier Pantoja – Semi-Pro Photographer

This is win #4 for Javier – wow!!

Winning Picture  Electric Elevator inside of The Trotting Park (Goodyear, AZ)

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Judges’ Comments

* Like the zen-like simplicity, then as the eye travels you see the decay (vandalism).

* The lighting really makes this image for me.  I also love the symmetry of the image with the staircase in the middle and the 4 lights in the ceiling.

* Great image.  The broken escalator is haunting and the lighting really sets the mood.  There are many stories that could be told with this one image.  Well done.

Javier’s Comments

Thanks PAC for yet another amazing weekly challenge 🙂
There were a lot of great submissions and thankful my image won, the eerie experience payed off after all 🙂

Congratulations, Javier!!

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Sharing Theme #1  Fireworks & Sparklers with Family

Winning Photographer Bob Johnston – Hobbyist Photographer

This is Bob’s 2nd Theme Recognition Win!

Winning Picture

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Judges’ Comments

* Liking the sense of wonder in the faces, how the light is reflected into the faces.  Engagement and protection.

* Love how you really feel in the moment in this shot, and the expressions on their faces!  Great angle, also. 

Bob’s Comments

I took this photo of my nephew with his son in my backyard. It was the little guys first time with fireworks/sparklers and he had no fear at all. Bumped up the ISO pretty high on this one and still managed to salvage it. My nephew really loved it and I’ll be giving the print to him. Thanks!

Congratulations, Bob!!

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Sharing Theme #2  PRO – Fireworks (Public Display)

Winning Photographer  Karen Seargeant – Hobbyist Photographer

Winning Picture – Fireworks at Tempe Town Lake

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Judges’ Comments

*Nice clean lines on the fireworks.

*I like the closeup, and the added effects, makes for a nice print!

Karen’s Comments

Processed in Lightroom and added a Topaz Star filter for additional effects.

Congratulations, Karen!!

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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