Roll up roll up: The results of the April Photography Contest are now in and they are marvellous!

[Soph0571]

It has been a tremendous competition this month and a hearty thanks to every who participated and for all of you who voted.

The talent on display has been tremendous with some really outstanding images being shared. All the photography on display offered something special, but as with all competitions there can only be one winner, and it is the frog what won it!!

FIRST PLACE GOES TO

Talitha with Peek-a-Boo!


Well done Talitha, a clever and stunning image

SECOND PLACE GOES TO

Tom Kitten with Columbine


THIRD PLACE GOES TO

mnhtnbb with Naptime


Worthy winners one and all!!

Adsos Letter will host next months competition, with Talitha deciding the theme.
Again thank you to everyone who took part. It has been a great competition to host. And a final thank you to HAB911 for choosing such an interesting and challenging theme this month

Poster in GD as per Skinners permission

[SheltieLover]

1. Congrats!

And thank you, Sophb& entrants!

[planetc]

2. All the photos were stunning.

That is my final word. Except that some were a hair better than others, but the ones that were a hair worse weren't really. Yes, that's what I think.

[lark]

3. Wow, such talented photographers and stunning pictures.

The 2 winners were my 2 faves as well, just gorgeous!! Thanks for moderating and thank you to all the photographers for brightening our day(s).

[mnhtnbb]

4. Congratulations to Talitha and Tom Kitten!

Well done.

Fabulous choice of theme, thanks to HAB911.

Terrific hosting, Soph0571. Thank you!

And just a marvelous collection of photos this month.

We do still need TWO more hosts for the June and December contests. Both are seasonal (Spring in June and Autumn in December). If anyone would like to volunteer to host, just either shoot me a DU mail or indicate you'd like to volunteer on this thread

https://www.democraticunderground.com/103673585

[Soph0571]

7. Put me down for June if you want

And please call me Soph!!!!!

[mnhtnbb]

17. You're on, Soph!

Thanks!

[MuseRider]

5. That was a fun contest.

What incredible pictures!

[edhopper]

6. These were all so good

I was happy to just be a finalist.

[Soph0571]

8. Me too!

I was really not expecting it based on the talent on display

[Hortensis]

9. This is fun each month. Thanks to all who make it happen.

[2naSalit]

10. Congrats to the winners!

[crickets]

11. Thanks to all of the photographers!

All of the photos were especially gorgeous and uplifting this month.

[SaveOurDemocracy]

12. Thanks to all who make this a fun part of DU. 👏👏👏

[CaliforniaPeggy]

13. Congrats to all the winners!

It was a great contest in every way. The theme and the entries were amazing!

[PA Democrat]

14. Congratulations to the winners.

I have always enjoyed DU's photo contests, but they are an especially wonderful diversion now.

[Srkdqltr]

15. Congrats to the winners.

That frog got me . Just to cute.

[Scarsdale]

16. Congratulations to the winners.

I want to congratulate EVERY entrant. With this level of expertise, there are no losers. It was so difficult to choose only one in each selection. They are ALL winners. Beautiful photos. Thanks to everyone who participated.

[a kennedy]

18. Dang it.........the photo I voted for came in 3rd.

Guess I can’t argue with how it all came down, ALL ARE WINNERS and wonderful. Always marvel at how talented DU photographers are, thank you for all your entries.

[Tom Kitten]

19. Thank you!

Thank you for liking the photo I took and to Soph for doing an excellent job running the contest, and congrats to froggy and.groggy winners! Hooray! and an extra batch of kudos to all who entered!#

[Talitha]

20. I was asked how the Frog photo came to be...

But first, thank you to all here at DU who host, participate in, and vote in these photo contests. We are truly blessed to have such a wide range of talented artists here!


About the photo - TBH, it was pure luck. I was going out to take a picture of the bush that's blurred in the background when I heard them... yes, there were 2 of them inside the wind chimes' pipes, and it sounded like they were having a contest of their own to see whose chirp would produce the most appealing echo. Those little Frogs have been very co-operative subjects throughout the years - gotta love 'em!

[Skittles]

21. that is so cool

[Mira]

22. Congratulations to the winners

and all the contestants. I loved the theme and the photos are wonderful.

[burrowowl]

23. Congrats to winners