*** Challenge #215 Results ***

First of all thanks to all the participants.

It's always difficult to choose a 'winner' in this kind of competitions so I just followed my 'gut feeling' and choose the three I like best within the scope of the assignment. Don't be put off if you didn't 'win', keep on shootin' ;-) And keep an eye out for wild animals in the urban environment as this gives great opportunities for serious photos.

#3: Brzda Exactly the kind of image I like while it has the 'smell' of good observation over a longer period. That said the composition seems to be derived from the central focus point while it's 'a bird' so it doesn't get any bonus points. http://1.static.img-dpreview.com/files/p/TS560x560~forums/56480379/d6ac1290cc39467ab0e2104c2d605276



#2: guilford Good composition, interaction and not 'birds' so the bonus points apply. On the negative side I get the feeling the photog shot this in his backyard. http://3.static.img-dpreview.com/files/p/TS560x560~forums/56486935/efcebb883a774e6eb3c5a4bf5c22bd20



#1: JEO126 Great composition with a touch of humor, which I like very much! Although surely a lot of luck came into the equation (doesn't it always?) the photog recognized the situation and made the most of his luck so he wins, despite the lack of no-bird bonus points. Congratulations! http://3.static.img-dpreview.com/files/p/TS560x560~forums/56482940/8f029877e3d14a5cb43db8fcd7a1fc8b







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Philip

Thanks! Have you seen the video that comes along? I should've done more cutting so it's a bit on the long side (1:30) but tells the whole story of how people do not perceive what's around them and how this becomes the norm already at the school age

Congrats to JEO126 and all. Thanks Flashlight for hosting.

Brzda, thanks so much for sharing your VDO. Love it!

Thank you Flashlight for a fun, well-run challenge and for selecting my photo. I was definitely lucky to be in the right place at the right time and to happen to have my camera with me.

Challenge #216 will be up in the next day or two.