Hello everyone,
After a long wait due to unexpected circumstances, we have finally arrived at the conclusion of the Red and White event which was celebrated back in August of 2009. We are certainly apologize for this long delay and any confusion caused by it. We thank all members who have waited patiently, we appreciate it greatly!
And now, the drum rolls please! We are delighted to announce the winners of the Red and White event in the following categories:
Overall Winners are
First Place
Total scored 135
Shanti Febrianto, Location: Netherlands, Blogname: D-eby's Scrap,
Posted URL: http://bintangemilang.multiply.com/photos/album/43/SLF_Special_Edition_The_Beauty_of_Red_and_White
Comment :
Strong power in composition. I love how you put a WOW food fashion into the frame, simple but nice...
Second Place
Total scored 134
Vania Samperuru, Location: Jakarta-Indonesia, Blogname: Our Family Favorite Recipes, Posted URL: http://v-recipes.blogspot.com/2009/08/slf-beauty-of-red-and-white.html
Comment :
The concept is very close to the theme. By stepping back and top down angle you can see what the food is all about. The photo is telling a story by not showing only a detail or single food by how it is sereved. The red color of the cloth is creating a nice comfort mood.
Third Place
Total scored 130
Sofie Minawati, Location: Bangka-Indonesia, Blogname: Cerita Sofie,
Posted URL: http://ceritasofie.multiply.com/photos/album/24/SLF_The_Beauty_of_Red_and_White
Comment :
Well done shot with a clear concept based on just white and red. The idea to show the tomato juice with little pieces of tomato in it is a nice and original idea, especially by introducing the straw which is emphasizing the juice idea.
Category Concept
The winner is :
Holger Havlicek, Location: Germany Wiesbaden, Blogname: Glasscube,
Comment :
Great fresh idea and concept....nice shot...!
Category Edibility
The winner is
Lidia Sianturi, Location: Edmonton-Canada, Blogname: My Contemplation Cabin, Posted URL: http://aidyl.multiply.com/photos/album/37/SLF_Special_Edition_The_Beauty_of_Red_and_White
Comment :
permainan lighting yg apik.. love how the shadow become the part of the theme
Category Originality
The winner is
Mariena Payne, Location: Wellington-New Zealand, Blogname: Resto Mariena, Posted URL: http://marienapayne.multiply.com/photos/album/83/_SLF_Special_Edition_--------_The_Beauty_of_Red_and_White
Comment :
I like the concept of this one, red & white a re dominating elements. The shimmer on the food is nice and makes the food appealing, although I don't know what it is in the center. I would have omit it. Although the flower is a bit distracting, because it seems like it would have been placed there to fill the empty space
Category Aesthetic
The winner are
Iswan Benady, Location: Nice-France, Blogname: Here is My Life,
Posted URL: http://iistosca.multiply.com/photos/album/167/SLF_Special_Edition_The_Beauty_of_Red_and_White
Comment :
nice shot.. nice concept. I found WOW factor in the frame
and
Roossy Tirta, Location: Erie, PA-USA, Blogname: Aku dan Ceritaku,
Posted URL: http://romanya.multiply.com/reviews/item/29
Comment :
This could have worked better if there wasn't such a high contrast. It's a little strong but the composition is very original.
Category host pick
The winner is
Dhita Beechey, Location: Inner Mongolia, Blogname: Cooking Etcetera,
Posted URL: http://www.cookingetcetera.com/2009/08/pina-colada-cupcakes/
Comment :
Very original and colourful. A very happy image overall.
We congratulate those who have won in each of the categories, your photos really deserve the awards! We also want to thank the juries: Thorsten Kraska, Peter G, Prio Budi Setiawan, Leemei Tan, Oezank, for taking the time to help us in this event.
To all the winners please pick up your appropriate badges to be put in you blogs here:
First place Shanti :
Second place Vania :
Third place Sofie :
Concept Holger Havlicek :
Edibility Lidia Sianturi :
Originality Mariena Payne :
Aesthetic Iswan Benady and Roosy Tirta :
Host Pick Dhita Beechey:
All the Best,
Administrators of Still Life Food Photography group
