OK everyone…here are the 7 finalists for the Team Digital, True North Rottnest Photo Competition for you all to vote on. One vote per person and we will tally the votes up next Wednesday morning and announce the winner that evening on mine and Christian’s blog.
The entries were all very different and so was our scoring on this round of the judging!!
The final 7 represent the only images that managed more than one vote between the 3 judges!
Now just a word from the sponsors Team Digital and Manfrotto are proud to be putting up 055XProB Tripod, with 322 Head and Case valued at $ 590.00 inc gst as the first prize.
Looking fwd to reading the comments!!
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No.7 rocks my world; looks nothing like the day it was taken but I can believe that a moonlit evening like that would occur at Rotto. Don’t mean to be harsh but the others feel like post cards or could be of anywhere.
Number 7. All are excellent images, perfectly captured and represent their own bit of rotto. For me number 7 just tells that bit more of the story. Nice work everyone.
It’s #2 for me, sorry Mark! I find it the most original, and it makes me ponder the history of the vandalisim! We’re they @ schoolies or do they go way,way back? #1 & #7 came very close, the lighthouse and moon work well; I like the simplicity of the rope, it’s a classic!
no.1 for me.
my vote is for kirks good balance and composition beautiful colours
phil
mine must have been to good for this comp hahaha
Thanks Phil!
Cheers,
Mark
Hi Mark,
#2 for me, love the composition and colours.
Stoked i made the cut though!, hopefully i get atleast 1 vote for #6 ahah.
Cheers
Matt
I vote for the water over the rocks #3–unique view of colors. Very nice indeed.
Thank you John. I appreciate you comments and your vote
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#1 simple and effective
Hey Mark, cant go past a cracker of a macro, No 1 is my vote
cheers Adrian
#5 for me, nicely balanced and best executed shot imo, 7 was close second though!
My top vote goes to #7 Bathurst Lighthouse, delicate light & detail. Staircase to the moon, Rotto style.
For me #1, the rope w concise narrow depth of field is only a whisp away
Hi Mark
I’m voting for number 2 also really like number 1 the rope it was a close choice for me.
Cheers Michael
thought there were meant to be 15!?
Not sure if I can vote as I was not at the day so discount if so, if it is ok to vote #6 for me. I like the timing and pov of the capture, colours are nice and image is clean and sharp.
My vote goes for Numero 6 – I like the motion captured in the shot.
Thanks for a good day Mark.
Thanks everyone for their votes and comments. Keep them coming and I look fwd to the count next week.
it didn't work out that way Jasmin as the other 8 only got one vote each from us and we couldn't decide which ones to go with. We felt this was the fairest thing to do.
I am going to vote for #3 amd not just because I am related to the Photog but I think it is the most pleasing shot,
It captures the colours and movement I was looking for.
Go #3
Thank you Darling I am pleased you like the image. And Thank you Stephen for the help you gave
I will vote for myself as learnt a lot that day. I achieved soft water and I really like how the rock and water turned out with the vibrant colours of the sunset. I wish to congratulate all those who made the True North Rottnest Australia Day event such a success and all the participants also the finalists for such diverce and spectacular photographs. Thank you to Team Digital and Christian
I also vote for Ailsa’s photo. I like thr surreal feeling it gives you. Margo Broyles
Thank you Margo, much appreciated
#3 for me – Haven’t read the responses yet, either. A nicely balanced long exposure. Hmmm, EXIF shows not that long exposure but still well done! Nearly changed my vote when I saw it was from a Nikon though!
Thank you SimonB. I love my Nikon, husband has Canon, we dont fight over lens as we have to have our own.
Hey, awesome shots guys. Thanks for the voters for no2 keep em coming. haha. Im going for my shot no.2 bc I think I am behind. They are all different so great contest.
Chizzy
my vote is for number 3.. looks awesome
number 1 was a very close second though
Thank you Sandra, Appreciate the vote
Hi all,
I am going to vote for num 2 (graffiti) cause it represents a totally diff approach. Following up would be num 3 for potential. (Could do with a tilt and a crop in tight i reckon but good image). Other shots arewell executed but must be honest and say that they leave me with a sense of dejavu!
Number one for me, the rope. Thanks Mark for doing this!
David
#3 for me caught the essence and spirit of the water together symbolically
Thanks Madmacca. Your vote means a lot to me
My vote is for #3, the colors are beautiful, and the photo captures the movement of the water flowing over the rock and hitting the sand in fine detail.
Marie, thank you I do appreciate your voting for me
#1 : The rope. Love it.
Hi Mark No2 for me champ colours & composition are great!!
Beautiful series of images, all have the most amazing lighting.
My choice would be #3.
Very creative Ailsa!
Thank you Sharon, Your comments and vote are appreciated
I'm going for number 3. Very creative.
Thank you Nick, I am amazed that I am in the final 7 and your comments have made my day. Thank you
Wow Nick
You have made her day
No 4 for me:)
number 7. it screams rottnest in a totally new perspective. apart from the shots of the basin and the salt lakes, the other photos could have been taken anywhere or are images i feel i have seen already. the lighthouse and the moon is a winner.
It’s between 1 & 7 for me as they’re both something I would happily put on my wall at home – in the end: I vote No 1 – it’s a fantastic shot, clean, simple, powerful, well composed, great use of depth of field and great processing. It takes a great photographer with a keen eye and open mind to find simplicity amongst the mayhem and chaos of a busy world and a crowded boat. I wish I’d spotted that!
Cheers Dennis, I respect and appreciate your comment.
#2 for me Mark!!!! Original!!
Hi Mark
Decided to get back to blogging,bit rusty with my photos,
My choice goes to number 1
Thanks
There are some nice pics here but for me I think number 2 gets my vote because its fairly similar to the way I shoot I guess and just feel that it attracted me the most out of them all.
Good luck to all.
Cheers
Brett
I Vote for number #3. Beautiful, peaceful & very creative
Thank you Laura. I appreciate you comments and your vote
going for #3 here it looks magic
Thank you Grant, Thanks so much for the vote
#3 for me, followed very closely by #7. great images all round here!
Thank you Stephen and all the help
Number 3 for me. Exquiside colours in the water flowing over rock
Thank you Fran, It was an awesome evening and learnt a lot
No3…great shot
Thank you Lorraine.
No Three!!!!!
Thank you Danproud
Hi Mark,
Put me down for number 1 please. Great lines, great shot!
My vote goes to #7. Really like #1 too. But #7 it will be.
number 1 hands down for me!
It's either 2 or 4 for me. Flip the coin and …….2 has it. Did like the shore line in 4 though.
number 1 for me
I like Chizza’s….no 2 for me!!
Don’t stop voting for the simple stuff though everyone!!
They all stand on their own but No 1 grabbed me right off the bat and it still does – #1 for me.
#3 for me, I like the textures in the sand and the colours. But they are all great shots, well done to everyone who entered.
Thank you photographbyodille I appreciate your comments
Hope I am allowed to vote for myself #7. I learnt a lot on the boat that day, and I wouldn’t have been able to do this photo 3 weeks ago. Then again, I think all the photos are great here.
#7 is the best!
My vote goes to number 7. I love the deep colours, and its peacefulness.
My vote would be for Craig Chiswell's image. The stories one could make up of the names carved into the rocks could fill volumes.
No. 7
I love the lighthouse with the moon- gota be No 1 for me
I vote for the lighthouse photo. I just wish I was there when the photo was taken!
Number seven in amazing; I’ve been to rottnest countelss times and never have been able to either witness or capture the lighthouse in that way.
No 7 gets my vote! Unbelievable photo with such mood. Nice work!
Wow, this is pretty cool. Nice photos guys! I’ll vote for #7… very nice!
#7… the lighthouse shot…. with #5 second
Number 1 for Me Mark Original shot with nice detail and POV
#7 for me.
Nice work Leo!
Hi its No.7 for me. Goodluck.
I vote for No 7 because it is not the usual Rottnest style photo. It is not just about sand and sea but reflects the more foreboding wild side of the island when the elements take over.
Hey Mark,
Number 7 for me. Love the soft green light and how all three components (lighthouse, stairs and moon) work together to make up an awesome pic! Also, it’s a well photographed subject but shown here in a completely ‘new light’, pardon the pun! (Sorry, bad joke!)
Cheers,
Alex
Great shots by all. Will choose number 7 for unique composition and selective, creative use of colour, yet still distinctly Rotto!
#3. Its very unique and calming. All are great. But threes the winner!
Thank you Malcolm
Hey Markie,
Check it out if you want at
I started my own blog
matthewsaul.wordpress.com
Let me know what you think
Much planned for the weekend?
Cheers
Matt
Well done Matt,
I will have a look and leave a comment and will also link you up!
Cheers,
Mark
Cheers Mark, didn't think you would link me up so soon! thanks though!. Ive linked to you on mine, plus all the other peoples blogs i follow.
Exciting world this blogging, i can see it getting quite addictive aha.
Cheers
Matt
Yes it is a lot of fun eh!
P.S any blogging tips?
Be good to your Dad Matt!
Cheers,
Mark
haha always Mark!
Lighthouse photo is where my vote lies
No.7 please
………. I smell a rat – or should I say a rott – in fact a whole nest of them ………….
Leo, I've already voted for #7.
Your "Stairway to the Moon, Rotto style" reeks of Rottnest Island, whilst giving a completely fresh perspective to Bathurst Lighthouse. This is a new treatment of possibly the most frequently illustrated icon of the Island. Great work. You win,, for me..
Clive
#7 Rotto with a twist, #1 had it been a sailing comp
#7 for me thanks.
#7 for me. Rottnest through and through
# 1 the rope.
Thats a fab set of finalists. I like every pic in the finals, which is odd, for a competition
Thanks to everyone who organised this fabulous outing. The photographer speakers were informative, the boat was the most gorgeous boat I've ever seen, the hospitality was superb, the rissoles on a stick where of a design I've since, umm, "borrowed", and the photowalk along the beach was an eye opener. I'm new to landscape photography and think my brain imploded that day – in a good way. Thanks you!
#7 – love.
Hi Mark,
It was really nice to meet you today at the lake in Rottnest!
I am looking forward to seeing photos.
Cheers,
Shin
Kum Ban Wa Shin!
Nice to meet you as well out there at the Rottnest lakes….it was certainly beautiful at Sunset was it not!
I will work your shots up sometime this week and email them to you.
Cheers,
Mark
We vote for number three…
Thank you Billy
My vote is for #3
Thank you Moonshadow, very much appreciated
I vote for no. 6 – well done!
Not sure if my vote counts but if it’s valid it would be for No 7 with No1 a close second.
I consider photo number three to be the best of the bunch in the True North Photo Competition
Thank you Rob. very much appreciated
I vote No 3. Loved the colours and if you look closely you can see a hidden world to the right under the "waterfall". Let your imagination run wild to scenes of mountain cliffs, green forests and Lord of the Rings! It has great potential… Bev
Wow thank you Bev. You have seen right into and beyond the obvious. Very much appreciate your vote and comments
My favourite is number 7
Number 7 for me too.
Wonderful photos, something special. My favourite is nuber three.
Thank you Vida.
I am not sure my vote has been submitted. So, once again. My favourite in photo nr. three (3)
My vote goes to Image 6
Definitely number 7. Shows originality and a great eye.
Number 7 gets my vote! All awesome photos though… well done guys. Number 7 just says Rotto to me somehow….
1 or 7, toss of the coin and 1 came up.
So number 1 for me.
Cheers Merv…..;-)
#2 please…thanks!
number 2!! it is so amazing
#7 – the photo has great soul and I found it very haunting. (Not sure if my first reply went through….)
My vote goes to Number #2, i like the colors and texture of the log and the etched in graffiti…
No. 1 for me, please! They pic would look awesome blown up on a wall in someone’s luxurious beach house!
The competition has now been closed and number 7 is the winner. Please see thenew post on my blog for details.
Cheers,
True North Mark
Number 7 is the best. It feels like the photo has a soul and I found it very haunting.
my vote is for #7.
my vote is for number 2 – has interesting composition, wonderful colours and overall a curious thought-provoking picture
# 2 for me, they are all amazing beautiful work everyone, good luck
Number #2 because I think it is fresh and edgy. Awesome work Craig.
Such a difficult choice – they are all great! The one that stands out for me is #3 though. Love the colours, movement and simplicity. Top job!
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