Best in Show

manaheim · Aug 12, 2012

So I put three pictures into the Bolton Fair this year. There was some decent competition, but I win two first place ribbons, one second, and best in show. This is my third year in a row winning best in show, so I'm pretty enthused.

If you're interested, this was best in show and first place in architecture.

This one won first place in "fine art" (sort of a catch all)

And this one won second place in people. Honestly I thought this was my best in show winner, so I was surprised. I was bummed that the first place winner had taken his down before I got there. I'd have loved to see whatever beat this one.

Thanks for letting me gush a bit.

PhotoWrangler · Aug 12, 2012

Nice work! I love the tunnel shot, but personally I think I would like it that much more if it weren't tilted. Congrats!

manaheim · Aug 13, 2012

ChristopherCoy said:
Nice work! I love the tunnel shot, but personally I think I would like it that much more if it weren't tilted. Congrats!

Thank you!

I love the tilt. It's part of the image.

pgriz · Aug 13, 2012

Congrats! Well, we've talked about #1, and the jury agreed. The tilt in #2 is needed - partly because it takes a static scene (straight lines) and makes it dynamic (diagonals), and partly because it introduces some visual tension (follow the rails in the foreground to the bend, then the hidden rails to the upper left). As for #3 - it's a quiet image that rewards a careful look, and becomes more powerful with the recognition of the various elements - well seen, Chris.

manaheim · Aug 13, 2012

pgriz said:
Congrats! Well, we've talked about #1, and the jury agreed. The tilt in #2 is needed - partly because it takes a static scene (straight lines) and makes it dynamic (diagonals), and partly because it introduces some visual tension (follow the rails in the foreground to the bend, then the hidden rails to the upper left). As for #3 - it's a quiet image that rewards a careful look, and becomes more powerful with the recognition of the various elements - well seen, Chris.

Thanks, pgriz!

cgipson1 · Aug 13, 2012

Congratulations! Some nice work! I wouldn't want to compete against you!

Frequency · Aug 13, 2012

#1 : You deserved it

#2: You deserved it

#3: You deserved it

Tuffythepug · Aug 13, 2012

Very well done. congratulations on your awards.

BBJordo · Aug 13, 2012

I can't pic a favourite, all very different and all 3 are amazing, nice work!

Desi · Aug 13, 2012

Congrats. I always enjoy the lighting and mood of your work.

MLeeK · Aug 13, 2012

I wish our fair had good competition like yours! Decent would be nice... In proper color would be great...

pgriz · Aug 13, 2012

Out of curiosity, how big did you print these, and how were they mounted?

kundalini · Aug 13, 2012

:thumbsup:

Really diggin' the tunnel shot and the busker.

Photographiend · Aug 13, 2012

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manaheim · Aug 13, 2012

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Thank you!

kundalini said:
:thumbsup:

Really diggin' the tunnel shot and the busker.

"bukser"??? :lol:

Thanks, man. The tunnel is one of my favorites.

pgriz said:
Out of curiosity, how big did you print these, and how were they mounted?

All of these are my "typical" size, which is 18"x12". I print pretty much everything at mpix.com. I've been very happy with them. GREAT customer service, excellent quality prints. I print them mounted on double-weight backboard, and them frame them in frames from americanframes.com (also good folks). I get my glass down at the local hardware store. (little more than you asked for there, but seemed logical)

MLeeK said:
I wish our fair had good competition like yours! Decent would be nice... In proper color would be great...

I'm confused by this... am I misreading?

Desi said:
Congrats. I always enjoy the lighting and mood of your work.

Thank you very much, Desi.

Nice to know I've gotten your attention enough that you have a sense of what my work is like and appreciate it. Really actually very neat for me. Thanks for saying so.