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Jimmy_Lemon
15-01-2011, 19:11
Well it has been another record breaking year for the POTY competition here at Talk Photography!
Firstly a huge thank you to everyone who has entered and everyone who has helped, but especially to TheBigYin and his brilliant leaderboard, which again seems to be spot on......which leads us onto the final part of this post.
Ladies and gentlemen......our 2010 Photographer Of The Year is......
canon_togger
An exceptional range of images were entered by all in involved but Marie managed to gain 39 points over 2nd place.....so a HUGE congratulations.
:clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap:
If you would like to see where you finished then please take a look at TheBigYin's leaderboard here - http://www.mb-software.co.uk/tp/POTY_YTD-2010.htm
Again, thanks to everyone and don't forget to join in the 2011 POTY competition (http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=109).
AshMashMash
15-01-2011, 20:05
Massive congrats there! Some wicked images from her and so many other people! :clap:
Well done Marie................I've been following your work in this years competition (and generally). A well deserved accolade!!
:clap::clap::clap:
Just Dave
15-01-2011, 20:15
Congrats Marie :clap: well done everyone else :thumbs:
DemiLion
15-01-2011, 20:16
Excellnt & well done.
It just goes to show that Canon is the best!!
(Sorry - someone had to do it!! :D )
digitalfailure
15-01-2011, 20:22
Congratulations Marie :clap:
Well done Marie, your pictures have been top notch.
Madhouseof5
15-01-2011, 20:35
Congratulations Marie, well deserved!
TheBigYin
15-01-2011, 20:38
Congratulations Marie - some lovely stuff again this year :thumbs: - All this and a nomination for Best Photography in the 2010 awards (http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=284735) ;)
I'd also like to thank Tom for his work sorting the entry and voting threads every month, and for his patience when we sit nagging for the new topic and polls etc. :lol:
As Tom mentioned, the full leaderboard is up on the link above, and not only shows your standings overall, but also has a breakdown of results for the people who didn't enter every month to compare their scores with their peers - see how you did against all the other people who entered 5 months for example. (I've also tweaked the results sheet so it shows final result rather than just provisional - because i'm obsessive that way :lol:)
Honestly, I think that we are ALL winners, every single person who entered the 2010 POTY had a chance to explore a new technique, and hopefully we all learned a great deal - I certainly know I did :)
Well done Marie :) Only consistent excellency wins the POTY
Congratulations, Marie. Very well deserved. :clap::clap::clap:
Jenny
Congratulations
Having viewed your photos over the last year I can see why you are the winner
:thumbs:
What a great win! Well deserved...
I'm also very pleased to see that I actually got some votes...I'll try a lot harder next year!
Janet
jollyjack
16-01-2011, 06:36
Well done Marie,I have enjoyed watch your work all year and I hope and wish you change your mind and enter this year too.
Superb work, Marie. Some fabulous shots throughout the year.
canon_togger
16-01-2011, 07:45
I'd like to give a huge thanks to everyone for votes, compliments, etc.
It was a big challenge entering every month, trying to compete with many talented toggers from different genres.
Well done to all who entered, as Mark says everyone is a winner for taking part :thumbs:
Congrats must go to Vulkan75 (Alex) who came in 2nd :clap::clap::clap:
He missed two of the months and still managed second spot :thumbs:
Also congrats to Ajophotog (Alby) for 3rd place. Well done :clap::clap::clap:
Alby got off to a fantastic start in the first month and it was a challenge to catch up as he kept producing quality shots every month :thumbs:
Thanks again to Mark for the leaderboard scores, Tom for the running of the comp, everyone for taking part and making it challenging and interesting.
I've only been into photography for two and a half years now, so I'm very pleased to have achieved something like this :D
I certainly learned new techniques (high speed, street, etc) and had fun along the way.
Good luck to everyone for the 2011 contest.
I won't be entering but I will make an effort to vote every month.
Marie
Congratulations on the win Marie, it was a pleasure to see some very inspiring images over the last year you deserve the accolade of Photographer of the Year
Well done:thumbs: Is there a thread showcasing your 12 pictures?
TheBigYin
16-01-2011, 10:28
Well done:thumbs: Is there a thread showcasing your 12 pictures?
There Is Now :lol:
January (http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showpost.php?p=2213391&postcount=8)
February (http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showpost.php?p=2314565&postcount=9)
March (http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showpost.php?p=2412307&postcount=13)
April (http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showpost.php?p=2508326&postcount=4)
May (http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showpost.php?p=2603401&postcount=2)
June (http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showpost.php?p=2688290&postcount=8)
July (http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showpost.php?p=2771017&postcount=6)
August (http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showpost.php?p=2862784&postcount=4)
September (http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showpost.php?p=2958503&postcount=4)
October (http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showpost.php?p=3045206&postcount=3)
November (http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showpost.php?p=3135396&postcount=4)
December (http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showpost.php?p=3202392&postcount=2)
canon_togger
16-01-2011, 10:32
Wow that was quick, thanks Mark :thumbs:
TheBigYin
16-01-2011, 10:34
Wow that was quick, thanks Mark :thumbs:
:lol: it's easy -just look on the first page of every entry, usually a couple of shots before my own
canon_togger
16-01-2011, 10:42
:lol: it's easy -just look on the first page of every entry, usually a couple of shots before my own
How very true :D
Just looked through your 12 shots, wowee yeah - deserved!
Rich
Ajophotog
16-01-2011, 16:12
Well done Marie you put up some great work this year, great contest and some great shots from everyone too. 3rd is brill for me and I'm chuffed to have beaten last years score, Well done Alex too, that score was special considering you only put up 10 shots. :clap: :clap:
Andysnap
16-01-2011, 18:00
Without doubt a well deserved winner. Consistently brilliant shots from a naturally talented photographer, although you do have a head start living on Skye.:D
Well done to everyone who entered and particular thanks to Mark for keeping us up to date with the scores on the doors (even though he did beat me by 7 votes and 2 places overall :lol:).
Cheers
Andy
Vulkan75
16-01-2011, 18:54
CONGRATULATIONS! Marie:clap::clap::clap:
well deserved:thumbs:
canon_togger
16-01-2011, 19:02
CONGRATULATIONS! Mary:clap::clap::clap:
well deserved:thumbs:
Just because Alby called you Gary, doesnt mean you have to call me Mary :nono::D
Vulkan75
16-01-2011, 19:16
oops..sorry Ma'am:$:bonk:
Ajophotog
16-01-2011, 20:15
Sorry Alex for calling you Gary, I'm a little brain dead sometimes.:bonk::bonk:
Sould it not be saying POTY 2010 under Marie's name rather than Forum Regular:thinking::thinking:
Excellent set of pictures there Marie:) Thanks Big Yin:thumbs:
zarozinia
17-01-2011, 03:14
Absolutely fantastic Marie, love your images, really well done.
Congratulations :clap:
Vulkan75
17-01-2011, 08:37
Sorry Alex for calling you Gary, I'm a little brain dead sometimes.:bonk::bonk:
Thats alright.....no probs Dave:thumbs::lol:
scottishmonkey
17-01-2011, 09:02
Well deserved :thumbs:
uniquegardens
17-01-2011, 12:56
Huge congratulations Maria you've been so consistent throughout last year,
your images are fantastic - a well deserved winner
:clap::clap:
Graham.
leftcurl
17-01-2011, 14:29
well done Marie.. congratulations on the POTY and for the inspiration you have given us all considering the length of time you've been shooting.
thanks to TBY also and JL for keeping the competition alive and kicking throughout the year!
Looking forward to 2011!
TheBigYin
17-01-2011, 14:45
Sould it not be saying POTY 2010 under Marie's name rather than Forum Regular:thinking::thinking:
Quite Right!
(If I've had a custom tag inflicted on me, then surely Marie should get the one she's earned :thumbs:)
Incidentally - Anyone know what those letters stand for on mine?
My best guesses are
1) referring to my having OCD and Dyslexia :lol:
2) something beginning Competition Dork O_________ :lol::lol:
3) something even more sinister
Oh well so much for keeping inder the radar until I Grew Roots :shrug:
Huge congratulations Marie, I'll do your title for you now :)
Thanks to every single one of you who entered and made the competition :thumbs:
Well done Marie, consistent high quality work :thumbs:
King of Groove
17-01-2011, 17:00
Warmest congratulatons Marie on winning. Well done.
admirable
17-01-2011, 17:21
A very well done from me, (you're castle pics are great!) :clap:
canon_togger
17-01-2011, 17:25
Aww thanks again folks for all the kind words.
Thanks Marcel for my title, I'm really chuffed with it :thankyou:
blondie606
17-01-2011, 17:45
Congratulations Marie,stunning shots,especially love the sunset one :clap:.
You've sure set the bar high for this years competition
james 91
17-01-2011, 18:10
I'm not at all surprised! Your images speak for themselves,
Congratulations and well done :D
Well done Marie, a deserved win indeed :clap: :clap:
andy_fozzy
17-01-2011, 21:19
A very VERY well deserved winner too.
You're work is incredible and always stunning and inspirational.
Many many congrats Marie. Truly deserved :clap::clap::clap:
Rockshifter
17-01-2011, 21:57
Congrats Marie.
Very well deserved and an inspiration to us all √
Many congratulations Marie!:clap::clap::clap:
Lovely work and a true inspiration to us learners. I hope you will be taking a wee dram to celebrate; i am having one to toast your success!
Best wishes,
Tracey
bluesilver
18-01-2011, 08:32
well done, some stunning shots there:clap:
midsnick
18-01-2011, 09:41
Photographer of the year 2010 on a forum full of togs is quite an achievement.
My congratulations Marie.
Congratulations Marie and to the rest - great inspirational work there
:clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap:
Many congrats Marie! Consistently high standard of work. Nothing more need be said. Excellent :)
Many congrats to Alby and Alex also, Excellent work from you both!
canon_togger
18-01-2011, 17:47
Cheers guys :thumbs:
jamesoliverstone
19-01-2011, 00:23
Congrats :D
AndrewA123
19-01-2011, 08:09
many many congratulations Marie. :thumbs: :clap:
Beagletorque
19-01-2011, 11:31
Excellent pictures, a worthy winner. Good to see there people on here who don't just talk about photography!
PatrickO
19-01-2011, 12:17
:1st:
Well done. And against some very stiff opposition. Congratulations. So drinks on you then?
Many congratulations Marie on your achivement, well deserved, and lets hope one of many for you :clap::wave::thumbs::clap::wave::thumbs:
congrats canon togger. Very high standard of photography :clap: :thumbs:
MclarenF1GTR
20-01-2011, 07:32
Congratulations!!!!!!!!
:clap::clap:
SPR Photos
20-01-2011, 11:21
Congratulations Marie.
Congrats, excellent work :clap::clap:
canon_togger
21-01-2011, 06:38
Many thanks folks, I'm really delighted :woot::woot:
dougietee
21-01-2011, 09:41
Stupid question but where can I see the winning pic?
TheBigYin
21-01-2011, 09:50
There's no "Winning Picture" as such, because it's a 12 months competition, but Marie's submissions for the 12 months are HERE (http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showpost.php?p=3322450&postcount=19)
dougietee
21-01-2011, 10:14
Ah thanks.
Congratulations, some very nice landscapes
Mentalblock
22-01-2011, 21:31
WOW - Some real nice shots Marie.
I thought about entering the 2011 POTY, but having seen the standard of these :exit:
Maybe I'll wait for the 2012 POTY, or possibly the 2021 :thinking:
TheBigYin
22-01-2011, 21:58
WOW - Some real nice shots Marie.
I thought about entering the 2011 POTY, but having seen the standard of these :exit:
Maybe I'll wait for the 2012 POTY, or possibly the 2021 :thinking:
Don't let it scare you off, treat it as a learning exercise - I have for the last 2 years, and it's definitely improved my shooting. I'm now useless, instead of completely pathetic :lol:
Ratfinkz
23-01-2011, 21:31
congratulations marie - having looked through your photos a well deserved win!
Stunning set and well deserved win.:clap:
Congrats
David.
canon_togger
29-01-2011, 17:30
Thanks again folks :)
mercedes
02-02-2011, 16:31
Congratulations! Your eye for the detail and choice of landscapes are breathtaking.
Its a little late, but we'd like to thanks DigitalRev for coming up trumps for Marie buy supplying her with a small gift of her choice, so Congratulations to Marie, and Thanks to DigitalRev!
TheBigYin
29-03-2011, 14:44
Its a little late, but we'd like to thanks DigitalRev for coming up trumps for Marie buy supplying her with a small gift of her choice, so Congratulations to Marie, and Thanks to DigitalRev!
:thumbs: excellent !!
canon_togger
29-03-2011, 17:05
Its a little late, but we'd like to thanks DigitalRev for coming up trumps for Marie buy supplying her with a small gift of her choice, so Congratulations to Marie, and Thanks to DigitalRev!
Gift arrived safe and sound thanks :thumbs:
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