* * * SEPTEMBER PHOTO CONTEST - ANNOUNCEMENT OF WINNERS * * *

[Blue_In_AK]

This contest was really fun and the entrants were ALL winners, even those that didn't make the finals. A very, very hard choice.

But the winner is -- and I know you desperately didn't want this, Peggy -- CALIFORNIA PEGGY, for the beautiful "Antelope Canyon, AZ," a runaway favorite.



The runner up, in second place, is "The Feather," by rdking647



And finally, in third place (and host's choice), "Genesis," by Mz Pip




Rounding out the top 10

#4 "Mooring lines, Nassau, Bahamas," by EARTH_FIRST

#5 "Golden hour at Jacobson's," by ALFREDO

#6 "Veranda," by CALLALILY

#7 "How not to step out of line," by MIRA

A three-way tie for #8 "So many I can't count," by MICHAELSoE*; "Horizontal, vertical, askew,* by NV WHINO; and "Rock formation, Upstate New York," by CNTRYGRL



Well done, good and faithful photographers! Now, take it away CALIFORNIA PEGGY. (Yes, I will help you. )

[CaliforniaPeggy]

1. I want to thank everyone who voted for my picture! And I mean that...

I've never won before, and it is a signal honor!

Congrats to the rest of the winners!

And to all the entrants! It was a fantastic contest all around.

[In_The_Wind]

3. It truly was a great photo!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

6. I thank you, my dear In_The_Wind!

[femmocrat]

12. Congratulations, Peggy!

It was my fave!

[Crewleader]

22. CONGRATULATIONS PEGGY!

I know a winner when I see one and that photo was magnificent my dear friend!

Congrats to ALL of You!

[mnhtnbb]

2. Congratulations California Peggy!

And to rdking647 and Mz Pip as well!





Great contest this month! Thanks Blue_In_AK!

[Blue_In_AK]

4. You're welcome.

It was really fun.

[brer cat]

5. Congrats to all the winners.

Great photographs by everyone.

[Shrike47]

7. It was very hard to vote, so many of the photos were wonderful.

Congratulations, all.

[Skittles]

11. not a bum in the lot

no INDEED

[CherokeeDem]

8. Congrats CaliforniaPeggy!

Amazing photo!

Great entries this month. Love this contest and look forward to it every month!

Congrats again Peggy!

[Mnemosyne]

9. Truly amazing photos! Yay Peggy!

[alfredo]

10. Congrats to the winners!

[bluedigger]

13. Congrats, CaliforniaPeggy!

A well deserved win, and about time, too!

Have fun!

[JohnnyRingo]

14. Congratulations to all!

These are some incredible images.
Thanx for such an interesting contest, Blue.

[GermanWatcher]

15. Thank you.

Stunning photographs and brilliant photographers. Thank you for those magic images.

[Mz Pip]

16. A big congratulations to California Peggy!

You nailed it! Gorgeous photo with amazing lines!

This was a terrific contest and a great hosting job by Blue_in_AK!

[Dont call me Shirley]

17. Congrats Calif Peggy! Love the lighting, the depth. Congrats to all!

[cntrygrl]

18. Congrats to all of you. All pics are beautiful. Bravo!!!

[rdking647]

19. woo hoo Im #2

thats a win in my book

congrats to california peggy for a beautiful photo and a well deserved win

[CaliforniaPeggy]

20. I came in second once, and it was great! Most of the glory...

And none of the responsibility!

I loved and voted for yours...it's magnificent!

[pinto]

21. Congrats all!

[CC]

23. Congrats!

Wonderful photo CA Peggy! Great contest Blue. My computer died but at least got to see the entries and vote.

[Blue_In_AK]

24. One more kick tonight

so these winners get all the glory they deserve.

[Callalily]

25. Congrats Peggy, that's an amazing shot.

And congrats to everyone who entered. The photos were spectacular. I always am delighted to see everyones interpretation of the theme.

And thanks Blue for a contest well run!

[Earth_First]

26. What a fabulous shot, Peggy!

Although I'm probably not alone in my thoughts here that as soon as I saw this during submissions, that this photograph was going to be a major contender.

Kudos on your win, CP!

A stunning image worthy of praise and a fantastic winner to an amazing monthly contest.

I stated in an earlier response in the group that this was in my opinion the strongest group of photographs in some time.

Congratulations to all those who entered and placed...looking forward to next month!

Thanks for hosting another well-organized monthly contest, Blue!

[TBF]

27. Congrats to all -

it was hard to vote for just one!

[a kennedy]

28. Oh my, congrats Peggy, it was a run away winner......and just beautiful.

Loved them all, and they all ARE winners.

[CrispyQ]

29. Stunning entries, every one!

One of the best contests, imo.

[Agschmid]

30. Congrats amazing pictures!

[BlancheSplanchnik]

31. California Peggy! FTW!

[edbermac]

32. Congratulations California Peggy!

I belong to a camera club in the Boston area and I have always wanted to go to Antelope Canyon, seen many beautiful pictures of that area.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

33. You should definitely go!

Just don't go in the summer, if at all possible. The word has gotten out about this fabulous place and there are more tourists than ever.

In the off-season, it's possible to avoid the crowds. And the sun shining down into the slot canyon is just as bright.

My picture was from the Upper Antelope Canyon, which is way more accessible than the Lower Antelope Canyon.

Here's the link for information:

http://navajonationparks.org/htm/antelopecanyon.htm