bclaytonphoto opened this issue on Dec 21, 2008 · 18 posts
bclaytonphoto posted Sun, 21 December 2008 at 8:14 PM
The results are in....
I am happy to announce that
clintnewsham is the winner of the 2008 Photographer of the Year.
on behalf of the Renderosity Staff, I would like to offer our congratulations to Clint
I also have to congratulate danob on a VERY close race.
This was decided by ONE VOTE !!!! Seriously...ONE VOTE
The lead changed almost daily..it was a back and forth race right to the finish..
I also have to congratulate Meowgli on finishing third in the votes..
Finally, I have to thank YOU, the members of Renderosity.. for choosing the winner..
I also have to thank the administration of Renderosity for allowing me to run with this idea...
http://www.renderosity.com/mod/contest/index.php?view_results=968
Fred255 posted Sun, 21 December 2008 at 8:20 PM
Very well done Clint! And to every one else, you are all winners in my eyes!
ecurb - The Devil
helanker posted Mon, 22 December 2008 at 2:45 AM
WOOHOO ! Congratulations Clint for this honour. I am very glad on your behalf. BRAVO !
clintnewsham posted Mon, 22 December 2008 at 8:21 AM
wow, thanks everyone, im glad you liked my work enough to vote for it and a big thanks to the moderators who put my name forward in the first place.
i must admit that voting was difficult as everyone has wonderful gallerys,
congratulations to all.
all the very best, Clint
Firesnuffer posted Mon, 22 December 2008 at 9:14 AM
Wonderful news! Congratulations Clint!!!
Manning
Meowgli posted Mon, 22 December 2008 at 1:06 PM
wow, well how close was that?! great result, congrats Clint and (my vote) Danny, and I'm soo honoured to be third, thank you whoever saw fit to vote for me =) and I agree with David, there wasn't a bad entry going.. very tricky to decide....
danob posted Mon, 22 December 2008 at 4:33 PM
Congratulations to Clint and pipped me at the post again .. Thanks to all members who took the time to vote
Danny O'Byrne http://www.digitalartzone.co.uk/
"All the technique in the world doesn't compensate for the inability to notice" Eliott Erwitt
bclaytonphoto posted Mon, 22 December 2008 at 8:01 PM
I think the fact we had over 100 people vote was impressive !!
Every artist nominated got a few votes..
TomDart posted Mon, 22 December 2008 at 8:31 PM
Bruce, that is a good turnout on the vote. A one vote difference is not surprising considering the quality of photo work these two men demonstrate. I imagine much came down to style preferences with some voters...it did with me. Thanks for this opportunity.
Congrats to Clint and to the runners up... Tom.
gradient posted Tue, 23 December 2008 at 12:11 AM
Congrats Clint!.
Due to time constraints, I was unable to vote....but I see now that it would have been a very difficult choice indeed...all entrants should be extremely proud of their accomplishments!
In youth, we learn....with age, we understand.
Fred255 posted Tue, 23 December 2008 at 4:03 AM
Time constraints? We thought the 336 hours would give everybody time to vote. Thank you to everyone that did vote.
ecurb - The Devil
bentchick posted Tue, 23 December 2008 at 10:32 AM
Very cool!!! Congrats Clint, well deserved! And I'm glad to see this contest put in place and with the influx of such great talent I can only see the voting getting even more difficult!
Merry Christmas everyone and Happy New Year!!!
Kim Hawkins
Kim Hawkins Eastern Sierra Gallery
gradient posted Tue, 23 December 2008 at 2:15 PM
@Fred255....Yes, 336 hours is sufficient....but the time coinstraints were on my end. Haven't been around here much lately....
In youth, we learn....with age, we understand.
Dianthus posted Sat, 27 December 2008 at 9:46 PM
Congratulations to everyone. Ashame their can only be one winner. But awesome work Clint. I have always loved your work. ...Chris:)
TwoPynts posted Sun, 28 December 2008 at 6:19 PM
Congrats Clint...a well deserved recognition of your talents.
Danny, you know you da man too! ;')
Kort Kramer - Kramer Kreations
busi2ness posted Sun, 11 January 2009 at 10:11 AM
Congratulations to the winner: Clint, well done! Your gallery is a feast and hard to beat in diversity and quality.
Also a slap on the back for Danny and Adam!
Meisiekind posted Tue, 13 January 2009 at 2:09 PM
Congrats again Clint!!!! Well deserved my friend!!! Also well done to Danny and Adam!!!! You guys rock! :)
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"To me, photography is an art of observation. It's about finding something interesting in an ordinary place... I've found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them."
Elliott Erwitt
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Lashia posted Thu, 29 January 2009 at 5:13 PM
Wow congrats, Clint! You had an amazing gallary all year, well deserved. And congrats to danob and Meowgli for the close finishes! Well done everyone.