Thank you to all the photographers that shared their best photos showing a sharp and focused subject in the Mystery Sharpness Photo Contest with chances to win aĀ SanDisk 64GB Extreme Card and more!
A special thanks to friend and professional photographer Matt Hernandez for his collaboration as a guest judge.Ā Matt combines his background in graphic design, his love for photography, and his passion for sports to create unique and artistic athlete portraits and composites. Recently named The Paducah Sun'sReaders' Choice for Best Photographer in his area, he has established a solid local business, and is branching out to other areas. He has photographed professional athletes as well as members of Team USA.
Congratulations Grand Jury Winner "Gearhead" by bruceclement
"Not only is this a great macro image but there is a reflection in the dropplets. It would have been nice enough had the drops just been a solid color or clear, but the depth the reflection of the gears creates is outstanding." -Ā Matt Hernandez
Congratulations Amateur Winner "Just a drop - 2" by rosn123
"Again, there is more to this image than just amazing detail. I love the fact that the images is just before the drop hits the water. Splash photography can be really interesting and cool, but this is the moment just before the splash. To me, this adds anticipation and tension to the image, which in turns make the viewer feel more emotion. Very nicely done." -Ā Matt Hernandez
Congratulations People's Choice "ClockMaker at Work" by marc-photographie
"There were a lot of great photographs in this contest but this one stood out. Since the name of the contest was āDevil Is In The Detailā macro photography is very appropriate. I loved all of the finalists but this one took it to the next level. Not only did the creator great a great close up with amazing detail, but they added a second element to accent the detail of the clock (the person working on it). This is not just a cool close up macro shot with detailā¦ There is a story there, and that story is up to the viewer to create in their own mind. Great job!" -Ā Matt Hernandez
"Bumble Bee" by ChristinaFreak
"It's a Mystery" by Christina_G
"Harry_Skeggs_Crested_Gecko_9090" by harrylyndonskeggs
"Red Kite" by CliveEaton
"Keeping an eye on you" by kdooley
"smiley" by jeffcohen
"Feline Eyes" by GordonTourettesWilliams
"Snowy Owl" by TripleM
"Bald Eagle" by philowen
"Wet Web" by IzonFire
"Look into my Eyes" by gerdiehutomo
"Butterfly" by db-ART
"Lord of the flies" by Germa
" Three Peacock Tree Frogs" by ceridjones
"BooneBF6Velvia" by michyoung
"Snapp" by thomasretterath
"Buzz Off!" by ashleyide
"Tropical waterlily " by photopainter10
"Hummingbird" by terrywilliams
"Lightbulb moments" by jrigbyphotography
"NZ Falcon" by carolyns
"Pollen on the proboscis" by Ulisse
"COLORI" by Polo27
"Red-breasted Nuthatch" by PLHinds
" 2 Eagles" by LAGE
"Blue, yellow & white beauty" by Tkay
"zombiefly" by tigfong
"NIK_5026_1" by toddmatthewarbini
"A Windy Afternoon." by ClintJohnsonPhotos
"Sumatran Tiger " by donanzinger
"Elephant Eye, Cambodia" by GeoffColeImages
"Fly" by alistairhunt
"Who was knocking on my door ?" by Cezary-Wyszynski
"a wet Fly" by Marcogressler
"Bharat Mistry-Nice Hat" by Q-Vision
"Owl in Central Park" by sandyireton
"Male Leopard Yawn" by mytmoss
"Female Halloween Pendent Dragonfly" by jkcorso
"Sunflower " by BivinsPhotography
"Wasp" by kutubuddin
"Busy Bee" by sandrameyer
"The Cat's (Not) Out of the Bag" by emxsee
"Balloon murder" by TurnipTowers
"High Meadow Elk" by blairwacha
"Primal Instinct" by nightrose0087
"Direct eye contact with a cormorant" by sandyscott_0995
"Robyn BW portrait" by adrianchinery
"Making a splash!" by chrisholcroft
"Okay?" by arquien
"untitled" by verity
"DoubleJumperDelphines" by Orphic
"Smooch" by NoelleMirabella
