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It's interesting to see how you really understand your chosen theme after you see the great images submitted. I feel that virtually all of the photographers who entered this contest had interesting entries - a lot of creative juices out there! In the end, I seem to have fallen for simplicity and contrast; though not always.

Honorable mentions, in no order:

Luxun's nice monochrome treatment:


Alain's photo is well crafted, though I might wish for less foreground...


A cool image from John Medlin:


Markus continues the theme:


Steve Maz's nice contrast, colors, and curves:


Extra points to Pawel for a creative angle:


Peter's eye-catching colors and contrast:


Flo Hendry has an unusual take:


Third Place: I have been a sucker for MC Escher views ever since my mid-teen years (looking at Escher's drawings with headphones while listening to Traffic, Yes, or Led Zeppelin). Kudos to Walter for bringing me back there so expertly!


Second place: This image from Alla Gilbourd is not only pleasing to the eye, but also has the shadow as metaphor of the child growing into an adult.


First place: The ultimate in simplicity, design, and grace. Every line in the image is made from a shadow. Congratulations Marcel, you win this one!

Thank you, Ken, for the HM. An interesting topic, with many fine entries.

Winners all! A very fine exhibit overall. And, thanks for giving me and my now deceased doggy an HM. Sylvester

Thank you Ken, for the second place. Congratulations to all winners and HM!

Cool topic, well chosen. I risked the wrath of the mall cop for my entry. I like your references to Traffic, Yes, or Led Zeppelin.

Congrats to the Winners, HM's and all who entered. Really like the variety of images.

Best,
Walter

indeed, great choice of theme and and excellent set of submissions to the contest. Congrats to the winners !

Great topic and entries ! Congrats to all winners and HMs.
Gill