Winners for April Photography Scavenger Hunt

And the winners are...

But first, a word from our judge, Traci Canby:

"OK, so this was really hard!!! I loved most of them, so hard to choose just one. I just simply let the picture speak."

Wheel - see the collection

Wheel - by Adam Gerdes

Glass - see the collection

Glass - by Lynn Wagner

Missing - see the collection

Missing - by Lynn Wagner

Delicious - see the collection

Delicious - by Slava Bowman

Practice - see the collection

Practice - by Tyann Marcink

Three - see the collection

Three - by Michelle Anne

Rise - see the collection

Rise - by Devin Murrell

Purple - see the collection

Purple - by Adam Gerdes

Stretch - see the collection

Stretch - by Angie Atchley

Bloom - see the collection

Bloom - by Michelle Anne

And, the overall winning image, who will receive a prize package from MK Designs Photography Fine Art and Portrait...

This is what Tracy had to say:

"I love the angle on that tall tree. Can't really explain it, it just grabbed me."

Devin Murrell of Down Home Photos for her Rise entry

And don't forget to check out our participating photographers on their Facebook page, blog, or website.

Angie Atchley
Hollie Rollings
Lynn Wagner
Adam Gerdes
Kashmira Briggs
Michelle Anne
Sarah Westhoff
Devin Murrell
Slava Bowman
Gussie Schmitz
Tyann Marcink

Graphic for the winners to use:

April Photography Scavenger Hunt

Here are your categories:

• rise
• purple
• missing
• three
• wheel
• bloom
• stretch
• delicious
• glass
• practice

Tag
For social media (Pinterest board, Google+, etc.) use #FCAPapril2012.

Prizes
For this month, prize is only for the top winner. Prize is a gift pack from our sponsor MK Designs Photography / Fine Art and Portrait. Follow our Facebook page for announcement of exactly what the gift pack will be, but I am sure it will be wonderful!


Judge
Judge for this month will be Traci Canby, a Franklin County resident and former Union RXI school board member. Traci is a mother of 4 boys, a small business owner, and enjoys fine art photography.

Graphics
All category winners, as well as the top winner, will receive a special FCAP graphic to display on their website (or blog, Etsy listing, etc.) that they are a winner. There will also be a participation graphic for everyone to use as well. Please see the FAQ and Rules page for these graphics (will be available shortly if you do not see them yet).

Here are the rules again, as well as answers to most questions. If you have a question that is not listed, please post a comment below or on Facebook, or email fcap.mo@gmail.com.


For inspiration, here is a list of entries from previous months.

If you would like to sponsor a future month, or know of someone you can ask, please let me know! Just email fcap.mo@gmail.com with the information.

FCAPs Catch the Steam Train

The Union Pacific Steam Locomotive No. 844 came through Washington on it's way to Shiloh, Arkansas. This is the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, and the steam engine was pulling a precious load of Civil War re-enactors.

There was quite a crowd welcoming the train into town, and nearly everyone had a camera in their hand. Following are a few photos our Franklin County Area Photographers captured during the event.

Waiting, and waiting, and waiting...

by Gussie Schmitz

 Here it comes!

by Miesner Photography

Sweet bokeh!

by Marcink Designs

Getting ready to leave...

by Down Home Photos

Whistle stops are short...

by Slava Bowman

Safe travels!

by Devin Murrell

March Scavenger Hunt Winners

I know you have all been waiting anxiously to hear the winners of our first scavenger hunt. I have really enjoyed browsing through the images and seeing your creativity in composition and category fulfillment.

I had my dear husband help me out with the judging, as it was very difficult! All 4 of the entrants really challenged themselves, and it shows.

Well, without further ado, here are the winners:

Green - by Michelle Anne

Money - by Gussie Schmitz

Mug - by Slava Bowman

Shadow - by Michelle Anne

Signage - by Jayme Leininger

Square - by Slava Bowman

Stranger - by Gussie Schmitz

Time - by Michelle Anne

Top - by Slava Bowman

Unfinished Business - by Slava Bowman

And the Ultimate Winner, who will receive her choice of either an 8x10 fine art landscape print from Marcink Designs or a $10 Steak N Shake card, is...

Shadows - by Michelle Anne

Congratulations, Michelle!!! Please email fcap.mo@gmail.com with your choice of prize.

Graphic for all winners to use!

And here are all of the entries:
Slava Bowman
Michelle Anne
Gussie Schmitz
Jayme Leininger
Tyann Marcink (participation only)

Next Scavenger Hunt will begin April 1st. So polish your lenses, charge your batteries, and be ready for another fun set of categories. And if you have any suggestions for categories, please feel free to comment below!

March Photography Scavenger Hunt

FAQ and Rules

{In my best Monday Night Football voice}:
Arrrrrrreeeee youuuuuuu reaaaaadddddyyyyyy?????

Here are your categories:

• signage
• green
• money
• shadows
• top
• mug
• stranger
• unfinished business
• time
• square

Tag
For social media (Pinterest board, Google+, etc.) use #FCAPmarch2012.

Prizes
For this month, since we are just beginning our game, the prize is only for the top winner. Prize is a $10 gift card to Steak N Shake or your choice of a landscape 8x10 fine art print from Marcink Designs, sponsored by Marcink Designs. Judge for this month will be Tyann Marcink, of Marcink Designs (this means that images I submit will be for participation only).

Graphics
All category winners, as well as the top winner, will receive a special FCAP graphic to display on their website (or blog, Etsy listing, etc.) that they are a winner. There will also be a participation graphic for everyone to use as well. Please see the FAQ and Rules page for these graphics (will be available shortly if you do not see them yet).

Here are the rules again, as well as answers to most questions. If you have a question that is not listed, please post a comment below or on Facebook, or email fcap.mo@gmail.com.

If you would like to sponsor a future month, or know of someone you can ask, please let me know! Just email fcap.mo@gmail.com with the information.