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Contest Results: Emptiness

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Ended 08/05/11 8:15 PM GMT
Winner: krt (See the full results)

1st place
Tengger Desert by krt

PatAndre: China? You do get around. That is a good one for the current contest.

FlimBB: Congratulations on your win!

LynEve: This has an almost mesmerizing effect - well taken Kevin and being enjoyed on my desktop.

BarnArt: I like this, and thank heaven, a photo not ruined by HDR like so many others around here! ;)

krt received a 2 month membership in the Caedes Cadre.

2nd place
Without by LynEve

Mythmaker: Well done in the Emptiness comp Lyneve, creative idea and very well carried thru technically.

casechaser: I especially like "Without" in black and white (and gray). You set a tone and spiritual meaning with it.

The loved one is first seen in black and then in gray, as if he is leaving his earthly body as is in movement towards the light.

Possibly July 31st is an anniversary date and one which will always be the memory for the reality of this day. If so, love the memories, allow them to play over and over again. The companionship, once enjoyed in reality, will continue to be shared in the fond memories of your mind.

Bless you Lyn. ~~ John

LynEve received a 1 month membership in the Caedes Cadre.

3rd place
The unfortunate by Zethus

allisontaylor: Definitely a solitary empty mood. Yet the lighting and shadows do invite the viewer to be included.. Excellent thought provoking glimpse into the scene.

rvdb: Floris congratulations with your win in the contest well deserved like this one.

Rob

4th place
Shattered by casechaser

FlimBB: Grats on your win! This is a stunning piece. I love things that make you think.

purmusic: Nice one, John.

Thumbnail caught my eye in and amongst the new images.. and here I be.

Interesting to me, in that in employing a warmer palette, which seemingly (and might) contradict the visual message of sorts ... that is, until one reads your accompanying narrative.


Her mouth (area) is a tad more prominent. Curious if by design, creative aim?

And the additional texturing is exquisite. The final image is very polished.


And but of course, thank you for sharing this thought provoking piece with us.


p.s. Any use of displacement maps?

Looks to be, and if not and for your creative future consideration.. here you go, in case unawares:

Photoshop Tutorial: Displacement Maps

Loads of other tutorials out there as well, the above one is quite succinct and concise.

5th place
Desolated Beach 2 by corngrowth

sahadk: This is going to be a winning post my dear!
Also I recommend this post for Art Council,nice capture!

Homtail: Gorgeous panoramic view! :D

marcaribe: Like the rows and rows of weathered poles along the sandy beach against the blue sky..excellent!
Diane