Using Zoom Photo Contest Winners
Thank you to all the photographers that participated in the Using Zoom Photo Contest, sharing their best close-up, macro and zoomed-in shots. Congratulations to the winners and finalists, and a special round of applause for the Grand Jury Winner who wins a Canon 20D DSLR Camera.
A special thanks to our friend and professional photographer Brad Olson for his collaboration as a guest judge. Brad approaches photography with a fascination for light, a keen eye for beauty and a quirky sense of humor. Specializing in fashion, editorial and lifestyle photography, Brad brings his experiences from video production, graphic design and music to create a visual style that is uniquely his own. Brad is a PhotoVogue Artist and a Getty Images contributing artist. He lives in Phoenix, Arizona with his wife and daughter.
"Wow! For me this has all of the elements of an outstanding macro photograph. The scene reminds me of a little village on a hill in a tropical paradise, the bokeh in the background like lights in the distant city. The composition and warm tones are very beautiful and result in a very successful image." - Brad Olson
"The colors, patterns and texture are so interesting and this guy is the Zoolander of frogs! The green tones in the background work well to underscore the punches of color." - Brad Olson
"I don't know much about bugs, but I know what I like! This is macro photography in expert mode. At this level of detail, the caterpillar is equally beautiful and frightening, but this image is undeniably a treat. Well done!" - Brad Olson
