I asked for boats…boy, did I get boats! And some fantastic photos at that! First, after “liking” a couple, I found I was “liking” too many of them, so I just played it quiet and turned into a lurker. Then, because there were so many good ones, I started to list my favorites a day early. After all, I had to judge the B&W as well. In addition, I wasn't going to be home most of Sunday.
I whittled it down to 17 (groan…too many that I liked). Next pass resulted in 12. Two more passes got my list to 8. Now I had to make the big decision. You guys are driving me crazy! But first, step away; take a walk; get some fresh air; clear my head; sing about the Big Blue Phrog.
FundyBrian with his Bay of Fundy boats and Idieuwke with her lovely sailing ships had the best collections. I loved both sets, but I have to pick one winner.
First place goes to
idieuwke Dieuwke for her gorgeous renditions. It was hard to pick a single one. If you had posted only one, my job would have been so much easier. The edge goes to the first one - with the 4 masts. What app(s) did you use?
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FundyBrian Brian, you were leading until Saturday (here) when you were bumped down a notch by Idieuwke. However you are awarded second place for your Waiting for Water (although your Ice Battered Boat was right up there).
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Third place goes to
ImageArt Ann’s Ghost ship. Very nice editing, Ann.
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So many of you earned honorable mentions: SinnerJohn’s Broken; Jilly's Blakeley; MsDee’s Little Venice; Juryjone’s Passing Storm and Gouvy’s paper boat…ingenious!
All in all, a wonderful selection of boats were posted this past week. Everyone did a admirable job. I still have all my hair, only a little grayer. Now off to judge some black and whites.
