Mini Challenge #31~BIRDS~VOTE TWO

shutterbugmom · April 19, 2009, 12:17:57 AM

"Robin on Fence"

shutterbugmom · April 19, 2009, 12:24:01 AM

"Gull"

juanital · April 19, 2009, 09:45:54 PM

Feeding Baby

This was the 1st time for them nesting in this box in 2007. They were a joy to watch

Olympus SP550 UZ

Pat · April 26, 2009, 12:27:27 AM

OPEN FOR VOTING!

Please choose your top FIVE (5)
images and vote all at one time.

Nita · April 26, 2009, 12:27:56 PM

Oh, my. This is almost impossible. Maybe you should have had another vote before the final one.

To vote for only 5, I have to leave out some favorites.

I'll do my best...

Fotobirder · April 26, 2009, 02:43:59 PM

You're right, Nita. It's almost like a slap in the face to only vote for 5. All 25 are great entries.

I am very proud of this group. I consider myself a Fairly good Bird Photographer.

Since we started this contest, I've started shooting a lot more scenics. But it really makes me proud to be among the very good Bird Photographers on this Web site. To see all the personality and color mixes among the shots. I said at the beginning that one photo stood out to me as very exceptional. I'll tell you which one when the contest is over. Well, I said that before some entries had been made. There were really three. I don't want to sway the voting. So, I'll wait til it's over. Thanks to everyone for a great contest and a lot of fun also.

Have a blessed day
Steve

Abby · April 26, 2009, 09:43:44 PM

It has been extremely difficult deciding on 25 let alone 5 so my vote goes to everyone who entered. I love birds in the wild so I have enjoyed this challenge immensely.

My greatest surprise is that I actually got votes on my photos and it has given me confidence to do more in the future. So thanks to everyone who liked the professor.
Abby

Barbarian · April 26, 2009, 10:17:07 PM

Some of my favorites didn't make the cut. There wasn't one that wasn't a keeper, in my opinion.

I think we can all take some pride in the overall quality of submissions, and in there being so many good ones.

Brianw · April 27, 2009, 08:42:05 AM

Incredible photos of a very large cross section of Birds. It was like having them all in the backyard. Everyone wins by sharing everyones talents! Thanks for the contests and those participating in them.

Jeanne Lee · April 27, 2009, 08:44:29 AM

I thought the second vote would be so much easier than the first round. Boy, was I wrong!

CowGirl · April 27, 2009, 04:02:30 PM

Yep, ya'll did a great job with these photo's!! Some really cool shots in this challenge!

And thanks to whoever it was that put my cardinal picture on the side over there, I was thrilled when I saw that!!

Pat · April 27, 2009, 04:25:47 PM

Awww... I'm so glad you're ok with your cardinal over on the Left Sidebar. We've just recently started making use of the sidebar more and I thought that the colours of it and the beauty of that photo would look good there.

Jeanne Lee · April 27, 2009, 07:56:15 PM

That photo of the cardinal is great for display in the sidebar! It really catches the attention - which is good!

juanital · April 27, 2009, 07:59:52 PM

still pretty tough-but I have to say everyone did a great job...not an easy choice!!!

JudyB · April 27, 2009, 11:57:06 PM

What a job voting. They are all so well done. I love them all. This is the toughest vote I have ever had to do.

Fotobirder · April 28, 2009, 12:48:18 PM

Is there any way we can change that May 3rd date. It seems like all who voted the first time have already voted. It's hard to sit and wait before we declare a winner and go on to the next Challenge. Of course, this is just my opinion.

May everyone have a blessed day.

Steve

JudyB · April 28, 2009, 12:56:04 PM

I know it is tough...the waiting that is. John has yet to vote and he won't be home till the weekend. So he won't be voting till the 2nd. But the wait is difficult!

Pat · April 28, 2009, 01:21:08 PM

Also, re the voting, when I'm in Winchester, VA, I have no internet access and I'm sort of guaranteed to have it on the weekend down there as we're usually in Falls Church.

So, I usually plan the closing and opening on weekends when I have internet.

shutterbugmom · April 28, 2009, 02:02:01 PM

I agree, this has been harder than the first 25. So many great bird shots in here! It's been a pleasure to see them all in one place on CP.

Congratulations to all the entries and to all who win top five!

Fotobirder · April 28, 2009, 08:23:30 PM

But it did accomplish one thing. The votes are coming in faster. My Bad! I should have more patience. And give everyone a chance to vote. Everyone have a blessed day.

Steve

LakeLady · April 28, 2009, 10:52:34 PM

Well, ditto. It was difficult the first round, this one was not any better. Since birds are one of my favorite things to photograph I thoroughly enjoyed this challenge. I was amazed at how many pictures were posted. Apparently, a lot of people like birds as much as I do.

I also have to say thanks to anyone who voted on the pictures I posted. I can't say how pleased I felt to get to the "second" round, especially when the competition was so wonderful.

I know this was difficult, because there were so many pictures and all of them good. I think though that the participation was great.

Becky

Fotobirder · April 30, 2009, 12:43:46 PM

This is similar to the challenge "The Holy Scripture Says."It looked like it might be a 3 way tie until the last 2 or 3 votes came in. Regardless of what I've said in the past, this is the most exciting kind of Challenges. May all of them be like this.

May the Lord bless & keep you
Steve

Pat · May 01, 2009, 12:52:04 AM

Well, this sure is a close vote!

Isn't that great?

Don · May 01, 2009, 08:36:26 AM

Yes it is a great challenge.

I finally got a chance to vote yesterday so I am ready for the next one..

Congratulations to the first 25 winners, hard to vote because they were all great entries.

Sorry about the errors i made in the poll. I will try to do better next time.

Don

JudyB · May 01, 2009, 12:41:58 PM

Don you have done an awesome job, and this was a BIG vote. It has been tough choosing a favourite..

Pat · May 01, 2009, 07:46:55 PM

Anyone still left to vote?

Pat · May 03, 2009, 12:32:07 AM

HELP US CONGRATULATE THE WINNERS
OF
Christian Photographer's
Mini Challenge #31
~B I R D S~

Thank you to everyone who entered the 31st CP Mini Challenge, and thank you to everyone who voted.

Here are the results of our photo challenge entitled:

"B I R D S"

TIED in FIRST place

"Going Home"
by Barbarian

"Pepper"
by Barbarian

THIRD place

"Hello in there! I see you!"
by Pat

FOURTH place

"Cardinal in the Snow"
by CowGirl

Honourable Mention

"Dusky Thrush"
by mybcjazz

"Good Morning Class"
by Abby

Congratulations Everyone!

Now, we wait for Barbarian to tell us what the next challenge topic is! (Please send me a Private Message with the next topic and with a description as to how you want the topic interpreted too. Thanks!!!)

CMH · May 03, 2009, 09:09:43 AM

Congrats Barbarian!!! Great job.

Congrats to everyone.

JudyB · May 03, 2009, 11:59:16 AM

Way to go Barbarian! Well done.

This was a difficult challenge when it came to judging. Everyone did well in photographing the birds and then in posting them. Well done EVERYONE!

Barbarian · May 03, 2009, 01:51:00 PM

Thank you, everyone. I was sure someone else would win; there were so many great shots! Talking things over with Mrs. Barbarian, I'd like the next challenge to be:

"They don't make them like that, anymore."

Things that work really well, but are no longer being made, maybe something you have had for a long time, or something that you miss seeing in daily life.

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Mini Challenge #31~BIRDS~VOTE TWO

Please vote for your top FIVE (5) favorites from the list!

shutterbugmom

shutterbugmom

juanital

Pat

Nita

Fotobirder

Abby

Barbarian

Brianw

Jeanne Lee

CowGirl

Pat

Jeanne Lee

juanital

JudyB

Fotobirder

JudyB

Pat

shutterbugmom

Fotobirder

LakeLady

Fotobirder

Pat

Don

JudyB

Pat

Pat

CMH

JudyB

Barbarian