The wait is over, the winners are in! A big thanks to friend at professional photographer Conrad Hechter for his collaboration as a guest judge. Conrad Hechter has exhibited his photographs all over the world including Sydney, San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York and San Diego. His photographs have been published in many magazines. If you enjoyed this contest you should check out the Dark and Bright Photo Contest.

Congratulations Grand Jury Winner "Morning Rise" by PhotoWorks

"An early morning sunrise breaking through darkling skies, after what seems to have been a somewhat baleful storm. The bridge spans the darkness with its golden thread lighting the way to a slumbering and peaceful San Francisco. It is that moment when there is a tension between what has taken place before and the hope of harmony to come that makes this such a strong and striking image." - Conrad Hechter 

Congratulations Amateur Winner "Sunrise at More London" by geminatrix

"An unusual angular and urban interpretation of the breaking day. It captures the essence of a modern London with old and new juxtaposed in the early morning hue. Beautiful and dramatic!" - Conrad Hechter 

Congratulations Runner Up "Stand Alone...long distance" by CanadianOutlaw

"Desolation and yet inner peace are captured in this morning moment. An image that makes you want to be physically present to experience it with all your senses…and to extend it for as long as possible. " - Conrad Hechter 

Congratulations People's Choice "Looking Through Natures Window" by michellemckoy

"High Meadow Elk" by blairwacha

"lake of fire" by RJHPhoto

"The Joy on Top" by ManuelFerlitsch

"Santa Cruz Sunrise" by diversionphotography

"Sunrise" by FaroukLens

"DSC_7208" by DeonHamilton

"Roanoke Marshes at Sunrise" by jeffmiller

"Forgotten Isle" by josegadea

"Lake Pepin" by DoigPhotography

"Maroon-Bells-at-Peak-Light" by derricksniderimagery

"Monument Valley Sandstorm Sunrise V2" by skermy

"Reflection" by gg91

"IMG_8834s" by Tarantella

"A new day" by shaunthomason

"Sunrise from the porch" by maureenlight

"Tail of the Dragon Sunrise" by tjambga

"Drive to the sun" by tunapala

"Morning Doe" by Waynerd

"Rising sun in Monument valley" by JP_Marois

"Sun-Shines Through" by craigboehm

"Good morning Paris" by kirakosyan

"Ocean City, MD Pier" by SuperT22

"A perfect end to a day" by bobbyd-skidmore

"Rosebery Topping" by NeilNicklinPhotography

"Mt. Hood Sunrise" by CherieWhite

"Desert sunrise (1 of 1)" by yukoncharlie

"Mesa Arch Sunrise 2 Winter 2012" by jaredweaver

"Lake Powell scenes-1" by Pegertler

"Sundown in the meadows" by DennisartPhotography

"Sunrise at Sorrento" by sijyprakasan

"Burma_morning mist2" by waynehor

"Queenstown" by wolongshan

"Sunrise On The River Bank Manipulated" by kellycoventry

"u n d e r g l o w 9881" by philipesterle

"Morning Splendor" by scottwilson

"_DSC0526" by adrianocarrideo

"Paradise #2" by BradGrove

"A New Day Dawning" by blairwacha

"DSC_3367_tonemapped2-001" by danielle111111

Remember to check out the Dark and Bright Photo Contest for a chance to win a Canon EOS camera!