WEBMASTER'S PHOTO CONTEST
WINNERS
This contest was held to
celebrate the Fourth Anniversary of the 281st AHC "Intruder" Website.
[To see the larger picture, place your mouse pointer
on each certificate.]
FIRST PRIZE
Personalized Joe Kline Print
[Donated by the artist, and judge]
Judge's Comments:
1st Place - Relocating Mike Force by Dwight Smith. "This shot has everything, colors, interesting scenery, great composition and clarity. The purple smoke draws the viewers eye to the LZ and the waiting troops. The foreground Huey gives the sense that the viewer is actually in the scene, not just viewing it from a distance."
SECOND PRIZE
Personalized Joe Kline Print
[Donated by the artist, and judge]
Judge's Comments:
2nd Place - River Assault by John Galkiewicz. "Although slightly blurred, in this case that effect adds to the sense of action, along with the swirling smoke. Composition is great, capturing the departing aircraft and the disembarking troops. The river bank adds a level of interest to the scene also."
THIRD PRIZE
Personalized Joe Kline Print
[Donated by the artist, and judge]
Judge's Comments:
3rd Place - Combat Assault in the Delta by Herbert Degner, submitted by his son Fritz Degner. "Very pleasing colors and composition. The flight path of the aircraft goes well with the bend in the river. The silhouette of the photographer's aircraft windshield and FM Homing antenna places the viewer in the scene, making him a participant."
JUDGE'S HONORABLE MENTION
Judge's Comments:
Honorable Mention - Islands by John Galkiewicz. "By far the most artistic shot. Challenging lighting and colors work very well. This looks almost more like a painting than a photograph."
CONTACT THE WINNERS WITH YOUR CONGRATULATIONS
Dwight "Smitty" Smith at: SMIT5JO@aol.com
John "The Kid" Galkiewicz at: galkiej@yahoo.com
Fritz Degner (son of Herbert Degner) at: FNKDegner@Centurytel.net
Click here to see all photos entered in the contest
Joe Kline, the well known military aviation artist, graciously judged this contest, and generously donated one of his personalized prints for each winner. His comments included:
"ALL of the photos submitted were very good. ... My congratulations to all of the participants."
Visit
Joe Kline's Website to learn
more about him
and see his artwork.
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