Contest Winners: "Best of the Year 2012"

[Saralonde]

This is always the most difficult week to judge. So many good images, so many different favorites among the judges, so many times we set one aside that we really liked. Congrats to all of you for working so hard to improve your skills and making it so hard to pick!

Tie for first:
Paco X's Punk Goddess

"Paco X did something most of us find difficult, asking a complete stranger to pose for a shot. Good color, nice pose with the cigarette adding a supporting role, intriguing subject and nice use of shallow dof."

Sarahpradit's Little Girl Grown Up

" I just loved this one. Every little girl wants to be like her mommy. Playing with makeup and trying on her clothes. So many memories in this photo"

Second goes to Annwen's The Pier at sunrise after a rain shower

" A great number of good landscape shots here. This one by Annwen stands out for it's simplicity, leading lines and beautiful sky."

Third in next post.

[Saralonde]

And another tie for third:
iamderecklarsen's Stairway

"what a great shot, holds your interest, great lines and shapes. Well executed"

amford61's OBX House Fire

" not an every day shot"

[ajpack]

Congratulations to all the winners, my personal favourite being the stairwell for the surreality.

[flipper0118]

Congrats to all...there were some incredible photos. I personally loved Annwen's pier. Here's to another year of great photographs.

[MsKirpi]

Congratulations to all. Amazing & incredible shots. I'm always awed.

[Sluggosqueen]

This was a tough, tough week for the judges. So many great shots! Congratulations to all!

[LisaPisaC]

fabulous pictures everyone, well done to well deserved winners

[GinNagel]

Congrats to all the winners!!! Wonderful Job.

[Photo0742]

Congratulations to the winners!Great picks! And congratulations to all people here posting many inspiring photos!

[Bruce A]

Congrats to the winners and well done to the losers. Lots of of very good entries!