Equine Ideal: Winter 2006 Online Photography Contest April 1, 2006
Equestrian News Release
The Equine Photographers' Network is excited to announce the Winners for Equine Ideal: Winter 2006 Online Photography Contest! Hundreds of entries representing 11 countries were entered in the third annual equine photography contest sponsored by the Equine Photographers' Network. Professional and Amateur division winners were awarded first through sixth place in six categories: Performance, Horses and Humans, Head Study, The Horse at Liberty, Extreme Action and Artistic.
Prizes were sponsored by ThinkTank Photo, The Perfect Picture School of Photography, Fine Print Imaging, Ask SusanSexton.com, and The Equine Photographer's Network.
Based on the highest combined scores in their divisions Best of Show placings were awarded to:
Best of Show Professional: "Estishama Free"
Congratulations to Anwer Sher of United Arab Emirates
Best of Show Amateur: "All The Pretty Horses"
Congratulations to Vida Ward of Oregon
There was strong competition in the Peoples' Choice voting with a 50% increase in votes cast for the Winter 2006 contest. Winners of the Peoples' Choice Awards are:
People's Choice Professional: "Dante at His Bath"
Congratulations to Lyne Raff of Texas
People's Choice Amateur: "Quiet Moment"
Congratulations to Amanda Saunders of Virginia
Winning images are displayed on the contest website at http://www.equinephotocontest.com/
What the judges are saying:
"It was hard to narrow a selection down to just the finalists. Many beautiful images were submitted."
Betty Cooper, LPPO
Sugar Bush Studio, Ontario Canada
"The quality and variety of work within the professional division was outstanding."
Mary Cornelius
Portland Oregon
"I was very impressed by the quality of the images in the amateur division; some of them I would be very proud to call my own."
Melanie Levy
Equus Luminous, Tempe Arizona
"The amateur division had a number of wonderful images that reflect the skills and talent of our non pro photographers."
Darlene Wohlart
Port St. Lucie, Florida
Next year's contest, slated to begin accepting entries in December 2006, promises even more participation and incredible entries. We are interested in sponsors for future contests to reward entrants for demonstrating excellence in equine photography. Contact Carien Schippers at info@equinephotographers.net to explore sponsorship opportunities.
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