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2nd place
Fading by slybri

luckyshot: Bri - Congratulations are in order for this wonderful photo that captured second place in the Beauty in Decay contest. Thad

0930_23: It really stands out against the black background Bri. When summer ends these will return to nourish the soil. Nice entry.

TicK

slybri received a 1 month membership in the Caedes Cadre.

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3rd place
Burning and Blue. by Mythmaker

icedancer: Whoa great capture and love the vivid colours

Inkeri: So,it is oxygen sided with material..This is Neat,Mikel..Fantastic colors.Faved.

mesmerized: I quite agree that rust makes a great photography subject and against that vibrant blue is really eye-catching...good work and good luck.

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5th place
Ghosts of Buildings Past by casechaser

tealeaves: Magnificent work, John! Wow.. so very clever and cool! I really like the textures, reflections and eeriness about it! Best of luck in the contest my friend! :)

mirto56: This was a featured image today and that's how I stumble upon it, John. I'm sure you remember posting it way back in 2010! Beautiful work!!