1st Place Themed (Circles) - Mike Gannon

This picture was a double exposure with a Canon Camera (kind of).... and with a little help from Photoshop.  The picture of the bubbles was taken on August 3, 2011 in a studio set-up and the picture of my grandson blowing out candles on his birthday cake, was taken this last Sunday, September 4, 2011.  They were taken with a Canon 5D Mark II.  The bubbles were taken with a flash, off the camera, shooting up and to the right.

2nd Place Themed (Circles) - Jolan Farkas

Description: Spiral staircase, color

Date of shot: July 24th 2011

Place: St. Stephan Basilica, Budapest, Hungary

Gear: Nikon D7000 camera with Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8, handheld, no flash, 11mm, ISO400, 1/6sec at f/5.6

1st Place Open - Diane Eubanks

When travelling, I usually take back roads in hopes of seeing something special to photograph.  On the way to a family wedding in Alabama, this old deserted farm house caught my eye.  The cows were standing in various places around the house. When I got out of the car to take the shot, however, they all formed a single line in front, as if to be protecting their domain.   I used my Canon 5DII and a Canon 24-105mm lense, handheld.
 

2nd Place Open - Renee Lowery

I took this photograph on a Brentwood Photography Group outing at the Railroad Museum in Nashville. I used my Canon 5D II and a 24-105 lens.